This mixtape was composed in tandem by Colin Smith and Emma Terhaar. Can two people work together to make one playlist? Has the broth been spoiled? Please let us know if listening […]
TCR Mixtape No. 33: Kalamazoo Weekend
Harvard Balloon Fest A Colorful Affair
This weekend, we took a trip out to rural Harvard, Ill., where they were hosting over 20 balloons in the town’s second annual Harvard Balloon Fest. The petite hamlet of Harvard […]
Take a Trip Back in Time at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
Over the edge of the the Wisconsin border lies a very interesting place; one where Queens and their knights still reign supreme, the shops still cater to those looking for shiny […]
Bit Bash Aims to Be the Indie Video Game Summer Camp You Never Knew You Always Wanted
Four years ago, a new festival emerged called Bit Bash. The goal? Introduce Chicagoans to amazing video games they might not otherwise get a chance to see in an engaging environment. Chicago based […]
Strawberry Fields For Everyone- How To (Locally!) Enjoy The Season’s Sweetest Treats
Summer’s great for a lot of reasons. Beaches are open, it stays light out late, and farmer’s markets, CSAs and grocery stores start getting some of the best bounty of the year- […]
3CR’s Guide to a Better September
September is an unbelievable month. Finally I can sit comfortably in my apartment, and I don’t have to linger for far too long in places with AC like Walgreens, bars and book […]
Chicago Zine Fest Emphasizes the Community and the Creative Process
Papers, pamphlets, and publishers filled the auditorium of the Plumbers Union Hall last weekend. Writers, artists, and readers celebrated the community and spirit of self-publishing at the seventh annual Chicago Zine Fest last Friday […]
Doing It Yourself But Meeting Together: Chicago Zine Fest Celebrates Self-Publishing
Celebrate the art of self-publishing this weekend at Chicago Zine Fest. It’s one of the city’s largest independent festivals. The seventh annual festival is happening this Friday and Saturday. All-ages events will […]
