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Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitchfork Artists Preview the Acts They Want to See

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 13, 2016January 7, 2025

Pitchfork performers told us which artists they want to see this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

6 Reasons to Visit the Taste of Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 8, 2016January 7, 2025

My favorite reasons to visit the 36th annual Taste of Chicago, especially if you live here.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Chicago Gone Country at Windy City LakeShake

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 22, 2016January 7, 2025

Windy City Lakeshake helped Chicago find the country in the heart of the big city, if only for a few days.

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Culture, Little Rock, Music

Thursday Turntable: Bonnie Montgomery

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 14, 2016January 7, 2025

We caught opera-trained, country western musician Bonnie Montgomery live in Little Rock.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

The Empty Bottle Gives Chicago Spring Fever

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 1, 2016January 7, 2025

Playing a music festival in the winter is like the most Chicago thing you can do.

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Culture, Music

Thursday Turntable: Everybody Loves The Sunshine

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 25, 2016January 7, 2025

If I’m walking on sunshine today, it’s because I’m still reveling in Roy Ayers’ radient performance.

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Cleveland, Culture, Music

Thursday Turntable: Traveling Song

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 26, 2015January 7, 2025

This week, I’m featuring a favorite road trip songs.

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Chicago, Croatia, Culture, Music

Favorite Posts of 2014

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 15, 2015January 7, 2025

A few of my favorite projects from the past year.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Do This: Danish Opera & Phillipines Benefit

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 20, 2014January 7, 2025

Two unique musical performances hit Chicago this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Favorite Posts of 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 1, 2014January 7, 2025

Here are some favorite posts I’ve written elsewhere in 2013.

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