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Bulls Out of the Playoffs, Good Can Come Out of This

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The Bulls season came to a screeching halt last night. Especially devasting considering the season they had and the fact that they were shut-out by the Sixers of all teams. But with the team out of the running, maybe Luol Deng* is available next Saturday, May 19 to be my date for Campfire Ball? Before... Read more »
By Ximena,
May 11, 2012 at 11:57 am
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Bacardi +(Plus) Fest brings MSTRKRFT to Chicago and 10 More Free Shows Nationwide

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To launch their drinks in can ( Bacardi+ delivers the authentic taste of Bacardi mixed drinks in a convenient aluminum can, and is available in two flavors: Torched Cherry + Cola and Arctic Grape + Lemon-Lime Soda.  For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bacardiplus) Bacardi is throwing a nation wide party of more than 40 acts across 10... Read more »
By Ximena,
April 24, 2012 at 3:44 pm
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Dowry Designs' Spring Chicago Trunk Show & Cocktail Event April 16th

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If you’re looking for something to do tonight and hoping to curb your fashion fix, check-out Dowry Designs’ trunk show tonight. Event Details Host: Dowry Designs Date: Monday, April 16th, 2012 Location: Piccolo Sogno- Italian Restaurant 464 North Halsted St., Chicago IL 60642 Time: 6pm-9pm Hors d’oeuvres by Piccolo Sogno and wine by Santa Carolina Winery will be provided during... Read more »
By Ximena,
April 16, 2012 at 12:25 pm
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Horacio Nieto Presents "Falling for Paris" Fashion Show for Fall/Winter 2012 Looks

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Tomorrow, Thursday, April 12 is Chicago-designer Horacio Nieto’s fashion show “Falling for Paris.” The title is enough to have me dreaming about whimsical designs, frolicking in Paris hand-in-hand with a dark Parisian and dressed to the nines. Full disclosure-I modeled a few of Horacio’s designs last September because a friend asked me (Elda de la... Read more »
By Ximena,
April 11, 2012 at 3:45 pm
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New App for People in Chicago: "It Happened Here"

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Got an email about a new app for people in Chicago, when I read it thought it was actually pretty brilliant. It’s something like a tour guide in your pocket. The app detects a user’s location and reveals fascinating things that have happened nearby (historical events, memorable movie scenes, famous crimes, celeb sightings, etc.). The app... Read more »
By Ximena,
March 26, 2012 at 3:19 pm
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How to Load a Bike on a CTA Bus

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Real summer is just around the corner so you know it’s that time of the year…where you’re combing the Craigslist ‘for sale’ ads looking for a hip cruiser. So how are you going to get your new bike from point A to point B when it’s still slightly chilly but you can’t pass up a... Read more »
By Ximena,
March 26, 2012 at 2:47 pm
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A Chicago Bucket List: 25 Things to Do In Chicago Beyond the Touristy Stuff

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Happy birthday Chicago! You’re 175! So to celebrate, a list of 25 ultimate things to do that are so Chicago (25 because I couldn’t think of  175. Deal with it). I’m not talking the lame touristy ‘have deep dish pizza, ride the ferris wheel at Navy Pier, go to the top of the Sears Tower’ stuff... Read more »
By Ximena,
March 5, 2012 at 2:14 pm
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Free Cupcakes! Free Dinner! Leap Day Specials are Here!

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Time to find me some new friends! Specifically, those born on Leap Day because according to Cheeky Chicago, if you present your id at the Sprinkles (50 E. Walton), you get a dozen cupcakes…for free! Now, at $3+ per cupcake-that’s quite a steal. I’m really digging all the leap year deals happening. Is this a... Read more »
By Ximena,
February 28, 2012 at 5:27 pm
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Rock Away Racism 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

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Thursday, February 23 at the Hard Rock Hotel (230 N. Michigan Ave.) the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Future Leaders Council will host its Rock Away Racism concert from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The concert event is focused on celebrating Chicago’s diversity through music and will feature a variety of artists, including Endiskize, Jeff Goodwin & Jamiah ‘On Fire’... Read more »
By Ximena,
February 22, 2012 at 10:31 am
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DJ Phiction Lighting Up Lokal

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If you read the blog often or personally know me, you know I’m a big fan of dubstep/electronica/house/whatever. So my friend Mark aka DJ Phicition has promised me a night of amazing all of the above at Lokal tonight. Never been, hear it’s a cool spot and thought I’d share.  Especially because lately, I’ve been... Read more »
By Ximena,
February 17, 2012 at 12:43 pm
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