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The Map Room, a Grass Roots Tavern in Bucktown

Chicago Talks, May 6, 2012

The Map Room was founded in 1992 by Laura and Mark Blasingame after many years…

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Sacred Spaces Walking Tour Showcases the Loop’s Hidden Religious Gems

Chicago Talks, May 6, 2012

On the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s new walking tour, Sacred Spaces, any curious individuals can walk…

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Cinco de Mayo and Polish Constitution Day Concert Bridges Culture with Music

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

The well-known Lira Singers and Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble will perform a concert of Mexican…

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BIG 6TH ANNUAL GREENFESTIVAL May 5-6 Welcomes BIG

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

The world’s premier event dedicated to sustainability, social justice and ecological balance returns to Navy…

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Uptown’s Grind: The Heart of Chicago’s Skateboarding Scene

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2012

No matter how many times they come crashing down onto the pavement, they always get…

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Logan Square Bakes Cultures into Menu, Keeps Latin Roots

Chicago Talks, April 24, 2012

It’s noon, and Maria Tello is putting each pastry in its respective display case with…

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Stylist With A Love For Philanthropy

Chicago Talks, April 23, 2012

She walked in wearing a cropped jean jacket and a large white purse with the…

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A Unique Taste of Bridgeport

Chicago Talks, April 22, 2012

Walking into Mimi’s, it smells like a county fair in the summertime with freshly made…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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