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Chicago: Sofitel to Host Brigitte Bardot Photo Exhibit

Chicago: Sofitel to Host Brigitte Bardot Photo Exhibit

What:  ”BB Forever – Brigitte Bardot, le Légende” a traveling photo exhibit documenting the legendary French sex kitten’s rise to fame. When: April 20 – May 26, 2012 Where: The Lobby of Sofitel Chicago Water…

Movies: Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom"

Movies: Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom”

If you’re part of the Twitterverse and a fan of indie films, you’ve probably already had 6 heart attacks upon hearing the news that Wes Anderson is releasing his new film, “Moonrise Kingdom”,…

The Kitten Covers

The Purr-fect Cover

Stick a kitten on anything and it has our seal of approval. Add a legendary album cover to that equation and you might just get our hand in marriage. Who knew all it…

Bukowski As A Babe: 10 Facts About Franki Elliot, Author of "Piano Rats"

Bukowski As A Babe: 10 Facts About Franki Elliot, Author of “Piano Rats”

It’s hard to imagine where we would be if we never picked up a copy of “Hot Water Music”(and every other drug, alcohol, and real-life laced book) in high school. Straight edge? Working…

chicago street art

Street Art: Chicago Style

LOCATION: Hermitage/Division. Wicker Park. Chicago, IL

Street Art: Hungry Golightly

Street Art: Hungry Golightly

  Ukranian Village//Chicago, Il

Lana-Del-Rey-Blue-Jeans

PUSH PLAY: LANA DEL REY “BLUE JEANS”

I don’t know a whole lot about this Lana Del Rey gal other than I’m drawn to her music which presents itself as nostalgic yet modern melancholic soul with a dash of hip-pop….

MAYER HAWTHORNE “A LONG TIME”

Midwest Music: MAYER HAWTHORNE’s “A LONG TIME” Goes Dancing in Detroit

Here’s the latest from Ann Arbor native Mayer Hawthorne synced up with vintage footage from Detroit’s iconic and now defunct “The New Dance Show.” Enjoy (t)his ode to Detroit in all of its…

Desperate Dude Seeking 27/SWF/Florida, Big Boobs, Blonde Hair….

Desperate Dude Seeking 27/SWF/Florida, Big Boobs, Blonde Hair….

Remember that 80s movie, “Weird Science”? Two teens use their computer skills to generate a dream date. Laughable at the time but now, 20 years later, that concept has come to reality. CloudDate.com is a…

Zine Day: Chicago Zine Fest 2011

Zine Day: Chicago Zine Fest 2011

With all things 90’s coming back into style, it’s no surprise that we are pretty obsessed with zines right now. Thanks to Vena Cava and their fashion week mini-mag, Zina Cava(How clever?!) we’ve…

Midwest Music: Maps and Atlases at Lincoln Hall | Chicago, IL

Midwest Music: Maps and Atlases at Lincoln Hall | Chicago, IL

They have toured with Broken Bells and Pitchfork thinks they are pretty awesome(their new album, Perch Patchwork garnered a 7.4). Maps and Atlases, one of 2011′s most promising indie acts and one of…

To Do- Chicago: Original Chicago Street Style - Vivian Maier Exhibit

To Do- Chicago: Original Chicago Street Style – Vivian Maier Exhibit

  “Finding Vivian Maier: Chicago Street Photographer“ See the work of North Shore nanny/original Chicago street style photographer on display at the Chicago Cultural Center. Hundreds of her black and whites will be on…

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