Street Scene: Hot Child in the City
Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is…
Lykke Li – 05/23/11
Swedish chanteuse Lykke Li delivered another powerful performance at Metro. It was a wonderful way to dance, dance, dance my birthday night away! Her breathy…
“This is Chicago Kid”
I had to go all the way to New York to see CHICAGO. The musical centering on corruption, sex, song, and crime in Jazz Age…
Street Style: Monroe & Wabash
Jamie layers preppy basics with a thrifted cardigan and khaki shorts, and Oxfords by Urban Outfitters. Her update on classic staples is perfect for the…
Street Scene: Chicago Turkish Festival
There are a few days left to explore the 9th annual Chicago Turkish Festival at Daley Plaza. Stop by this FREE fest through May 25 to…
Chicago Craft Beer Week
Chicago is a drinking town. And why not? It’s an essential companion to pizza, long winters, and every sporting event. The special symbiosis between Chicago…
My Four Favorite Things: Haymarket Pub & Brewery
What’s on tap to love at the West Loop’s Haymarket Pub & Brewery? Succulent Suds The lauded Pete Crowley, a Rock Bottom Brewery veteran, is…
Street Scene: Signature View
Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is…
The National & Arcade Fire – 04/25/11
“Come on baby in our dreams, we can live on misbehavior.” Is any introduction needed for The National or Arcade Fire? If so, I suggest…
Chicago Volunteer Stylists Help Achieve Fairytale Prom Night Looks
What do you remember most about prom? It wasn’t the song playing while some girl would not stop trying to cut in to dance with…