Unfamiliar with this series, The Native Novice? Click here! Rated the #1 Museum in America, The Art Institute is one of the things that defines Chicago. A great place to think or study, the institute is a constant reminder that creative genius does exist. From January 6th - February 12th, the Art Institute is free to… Continue Reading
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Chicago’s New Lakeshore East Neighborhood; 5 Things You’ll Love About It!
Unfamiliar with this series, The Native Novice? Click here! Last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive tour of Chicago’s new Lakeshore East neighborhood. Never heard of it? Neither had I! Nestled between the river and the lake, the purposely planned and pimped out community is destined for happy hour greatness. Don’t get… Continue Reading
#Lollaride Finds the Fun in Getting Funky!
Last night, I’m pretty sure someone tried to kill me with my own legs. The perp? Equinox gym and their #Lollaride cycling event in Bucktown. Good Gym Gone (Spectacularly) Bad If you haven’t noticed, Equinox gym is campaigning for a reputation as the most butt kicking, name taking, sweat wringing, heart-attack inducing gym in town.… Continue Reading
{Ask a Local} 3 Places in Chicago and 14 Songs for a Summer Picnic
Ask a Question Got a question regarding what to do or where to eat in Chicago? Write to me at [email protected]. I will give you an answer based on my opinion and present your question to our readers for their point of view. Answer a Question Got an answer for today’s question? Leave your response in the comment… Continue Reading
{This Weekend} 3 Events to Keep You Satisfied until Lollapalooza
Lolla’s one week away and we’ve all gotta find something to do until August 1st. Fortunately, ChiTown has a few diversions lined up for the antsy. Two street festivals, and your favorite SNL cast member lands on a Chicago institution. These are the weekend’s top events in Chicago. Taste of Lincoln Avenue When: Saturday, July… Continue Reading
{July Giveaway} Black Girls RUN! Preserve the Sexy Tour comes to Chicago and we’ve got your Tickets!
My Running Story: Proving Something to Myself I’ve been running for more than ten years. It started as a stint in high school volunteering with a breast cancer awareness 5k. After the charity runs came the fun runs and then the competitive races. Gradually, it grew into a routine. Before dawn during a business trip… Continue Reading
Festival Fashion Headwear: 4 Ways to Rock the Trend
Well, this is sad. Lollapalooza, the unofficial last big fling of the season, is almost here. We knew summer wouldn’t last forever, but who knew it’d end so soon. Headed to Grant Park August 1st-3rd? Awesome! You’ll need something to wear. Last July, Chicagoings published the super useful article “5 Ways to Master Festival… Continue Reading
{This Weekend} 2 Things to do that aren’t Pitchfork Music Festival
This weekend, all of your indie music loving friends will be at Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park. If you’ve never had the pleasure of attending Pitchfork and are thinking of buying tickets this year, sucks for you. Tickets are already sold out, save for Friday. The bright side? Pitchfork isn’t the only thing happening… Continue Reading
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