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Chicago, Culture, Music

JD McPherson on the Inspiration Behind His New-old-fashioned Rock ‘n’ roll & Why He Loves Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 27, 2012January 7, 2025

Give JD’s swinging R&B and rock ā€˜n’ roll a listen.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Home/Land at the Albany Park Theater Project

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 26, 2012January 4, 2017

A Chicago youth theater group tackles the struggles of immigration-rights.

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Chicago, Play

Paddle Beyond the Boat Tour with Kayak Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 24, 2012January 4, 2017

See Chicago by kayak for an active take on the waterway tour.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Navy Pier Perspective

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 22, 2012January 4, 2017

Get up close to one of Chicago’s most visible landmarks.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: U.S. Royalty at Schubas – 04/11/12

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 16, 2012January 7, 2025

Rock ‘n roll swagger courtesy of this D.C. band.

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Romance is in Bloom at BHLDN Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 10, 2012January 4, 2017

Peek inside the dreamy new bridal boutique from the Anthropologie family.

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Chicago, Play

Chicago Cycling Guide: When in Doubt, Be a Car

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 4, 2012January 4, 2017

This is your cheat sheet to urban cycling.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Fiona Apple at Lincoln Hall – 03/19/12

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 24, 2012January 7, 2025

Fiona’s first tour in five years was worth the wait.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Restaurant Week 2012 Recap

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 22, 2012January 6, 2025

Digesting my four favorite bites of Restaurant Week.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Alabama Shakes at Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 13, 2012January 7, 2025

The bluesy, soulful show sold out Lincoln Hall.

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