A Lesson on Being Young, Dumb, and Broke in Your Mid-20s
It has been a little over a month since I left my full-time job. To say the least, it was not an easy decision, but it was a move I […]
Less Could Be More at an Otherwise Outstanding Second Edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial
The second edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial opened to generally positive remarks this past September. Headquartered at the Cultural Center (78 E. Washington), the Biennial spans all four floors […]
8 Tasty Halloween Treats – Chicago Style
Trick-or-treating time is upon us, and we’re all about the treats. Luckily, we’re in a sweet spot when it comes to candy. There are a number of famous candy companies […]
TCR Mixtape No. 34: New City Sounds
Movement is essential to sound. A playlist is essential to moving. I moved to Chicago at the beginning of the month and started my first full-time job a couple of […]
Riot Fest 2017: Day Three in Review
[soliloquy id=”18425″] A woman had three rules scribbled on the back of her black denim vest: Eat pussy. Chug whiskey. Hail Satan. And after suffering two scorchers, the gods […]
Riot Fest 2017: Day Two in Review
[soliloquy id=”18383″] Another day, the same heat. Here’s a look at some of Saturday’s performances. Peaches Views from the front row: A medium-sized inflatable pink penis was definitely blocking […]
Riot Fest 2017: Day One in Review
[soliloquy id=”18308″] The 88-degree weather in September caused a frenzy with fashion choices on the first day of Riot Fest in Chicago. While some opted to pair too-short shorts […]
Little Dragon Puts on a Colorful Show at Concord Music Hall w/ Xavier Omär
The Lollapalooza Aftershow at Concord Music Hall on Thursday began with a soulful rendition of the Pokémon theme song. The entire crowd of people stopped and turned, and immediately began to […]
Big Thief’s Emotionally Charged Performance at Millennium Park w/ Overcoats
Brooklyn band Big Thief have had a recent upsurge of popularity. Their recently released album Capacity has been met with critical acclaim, and it’s no wonder; the album is flooring. It’s one of […]
Roxane Gay, Camille Paglia and Jessa Crispin at War in My Head
Several weeks ago, I went to hear Roxane Gay read from her latest book Hunger as a part of the Chicago Humanities Festival Now summer programming. The event fell on […]
Roll Out The Barrels–City Winery’s Fine Wines and How They’re Made
City Winery probably isn’t foreign to you. The 30,000 square foot venue on Randolph is in prime territory to get your attention, and its beautiful patio and constant stream of […]
12 Fun in the Sun Father’s Day Activities in Chicago
We’re quickly coming up on Father’s Day weekend, and it looks to be a beautiful (if steamy) few days in our area. If you’re celebrating and want to do something […]