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Book Group, Classics Style

Sep 08, 2010

You've probably read Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre) and Emily Bronte (Wuthering Heights) - most likely in a high school English class. You might even prefer one (I'm ... read more >>

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Nightlife

Designated Drunk, A New Weekly Party

Sep 08, 2010

Remember all those Fly By Night parties that have just stopped happening?  Well, some of the contributors from those events didn't quite get their fill and ... read more >>

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Food & Drink

The Chicago Bacon Takedown

Sep 11, 2010

Who doesn't love a good bacon taco or bacon-infused ice cream? If you're in the mood for some arter-clogging goodness, head out to the Chicago Bacon Takedown at ... read more >>

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The Power of Attraction in Action

Sep 12, 2010

The official site describes this event succinctly: "A powerful force is at work in your life right now called the Law of Attraction. At this very moment it’s ... read more >>

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Music & Concerts

Wavves at Lincoln Hall

Sep 12, 2010

Wavves have blown onto the indie scene in a foamy wash of fuzzed out pop that isn't quite part of the shoegaze revival, too sunny. And not in the preppy feel-good ... read more >>

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Food & Drink

Billy Elliot Culinary Collision @ Kenmore Live Studio

Sep 12, 2010

Billy Elliot the Musical, the Tony-award winning Broadway production, and Common Threads, a non-profit aimed at educating children on the importance of nutrition ... read more >>

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Sports & Recreation

Urban Assault Ride 2010

Sep 12, 2010

Grab a friend, get a bike & get down to Wrigleyville for the annual Urban Assault Ride. Equal parts bike ride, treasure hunt & obstacle course, the UAR ... read more >>

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Music & Concerts

Glitch Mob @ Metro

Sep 15, 2010

If you haven't yet been to a Glitch Mob show, now is the time. I saw them with the Disco Biscuits last year on Halloween and was so impressed that I checked out ... read more >>

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Food & Drink

Chicago Gourmet

Sep 24, 2010

I guess it's nice that Chicago has the Taste, I mean aside from the mediocre restaurants that over-charge, the loads of tourists imparted on the sidewalks and the ... read more >>

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Food & Drink

Matthew Gavin Reads from Barolo @ Quimbys

Sep 24, 2010

Take a journey through Barolo, the small town of Italy. Watch the workers pick grapes from the orchids under a burning sun and enter into the kitchens of the townsfolk ... read more >>