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Freebie: Unveiled at the Art Institute with ‘Nighthawks’

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 20, 2013January 6, 2017

Whether or not you’re an art hound, the Art Institute of Chicago is wonderful to visit for the number of highly recognizable works.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Live Review: Snowden at Subterranean 2/24

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 25, 2013January 7, 2025

Snowden’s cynical pop nods have given the band an edge over other brooding post-punk holdouts.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Live Review: Toro y Moi at Metro 2/19

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 20, 2013January 7, 2025

The show was somehow amped up and laid back all at the same time.

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Chicago, Culture

Celebrate The Season With Chicago’s Holiday Events

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 4, 2012January 6, 2017

Don’t let the most wonderful time of the year come and go without enjoying Chicago’s holiday events.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

SOFA Chicago 2012

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 3, 2012January 6, 2017

Step inside Chicago’s largest and longest running art fair.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Chicagoist Interview: JD McPherson

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 30, 2012January 7, 2025

This 1950’s R&B and rock ‘n’ roll sound has captivated listeners with its raucous update.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Ideas Week: Old School Institutions Enter the Age of Disruptive Innovation

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 14, 2012January 6, 2017

A little disruption goes a long way.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Ideas Week: The Presidents Club Playbook

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 9, 2012January 6, 2017

Chicago Ideas Week features over 200 passionate speakers that host talks and labs throughout Chicago.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Color Jam: Chicago in Living Color

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 13, 2012January 6, 2017

The three-dimensional work is Chicago’s largest art installation.

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Chicago, Culture

Time Out Chicago’s Food Truck Social Brought Mobile Food Lovers Together

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2012January 6, 2025

The second annual event featured more than 20 food trucks over two days.

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