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Jon Langford and Rob Miller by Jessica Mlinaric
Chicago, Culture, Music

Having a Beer with Jon Langford and Bloodshot Records’ Rob Miller

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 15, 2019January 7, 2025

Rob Miller of Bloodshot Records and Jon Langford of the Mekons shared how their work—and beer—has changed in the last 25 years.

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Dancer at the Chicago powwow
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: An Urban Powwow in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 12, 2019June 10, 2021

The annual powwow welcomes all to celebrate Native American culture.

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Haserot Angel at Lake View Cemetery Cleveland
Cleveland, Culture, Secret Spot

Dead Presidents and Crying Angels: Exploring Cleveland’s Lake View Cemetery

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 31, 2019April 28, 2021

From Tiffany glass to rock and roll, here are 5 hidden gems to explore.

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Chicago's Wrigley Building by Jessica Mlinaric
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Behind the Scenes at 10 Unique Chicago Architecture Sites

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 28, 2019January 26, 2020

Check out some of our favorite Chicago architecture finds from Open House Chicago.

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Mini golf course in the basement of Ahlgrim Acres Funeral Home
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: Play Mini Golf in a Chicagoland Funeral Home

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 16, 2019October 31, 2019

An unlikely links is hiding below a Palatine funeral home. The basement is home to a 9-hole miniature golf course!

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Ezra Furman and band in Chicago by Jessica Mlinaric
Culture, Music

Having a Beer with Ezra Furman

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 3, 2019January 7, 2025

I talked with Ezra about drinking Old Style and the how art has helped him stand up for his beliefs.

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Mike Kinsella of American Football by Jessica Mlinaric
Culture, Music

Having a Beer with American Football

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 28, 2019May 11, 2025

Mike and Nate Kinsella of American Football talked about life as touring dads and collaborating on a beer for their latest record.

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James Bowman of Against Me! by Jessica Mlinaric
Culture, Music

Having a Beer with Against Me!

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 24, 2019January 7, 2025

James Bowman chatted about Against Me!’s beer collaboration, having beer pen pals, and relearning how to play all their albums.

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Flaming Lips at Riot Fest 2019
Chicago, Culture, Music

Favorite Moments from Riot Fest 2019

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 16, 2019January 7, 2025

From circle pits to punk-rock royalty, check out our favorite moments from Riot Fest 2019.

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Soccer Mommy at Pitchfork Music Festival by Jessica Mlinaric
Culture, Music

Having a Beer with Soccer Mommy

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 4, 2019January 7, 2025

We chatted with Soccer Mommy about recording her new album and developing a taste for beer at an early age.

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