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Story Title Collection Who & When
Qwazaar
With his new album, a balance has been struck		 Music
 Jeff Min
9/16/11
 
An Aesthetic Anaesthetic
From Colorado to Chicago, this band has come a long way		 Music
 Jeff Min
8/18/11
 
Sonnenzimmer
This duo envisions a new balance. 		Arts + Words
 Jeff Min
7/29/11
 
Ray Noland
From one medium to the next, Ray Noland's vision continues. 		Arts + Words
 Jeff Min
6/23/11
 
Auburn
Newcomers with ambitions		 Music
Interviews		 Jeff Min
5/26/11
 
Void Pedal
A new voice in instrumental hip-hop		 Music
Interviews		 Jeff Min
4/21/11
 
Elliot Bergman
NOMO Front Man Marches Forward 		Music
Interviews		 Jeff Min
3/24/11
 
Fly Phoenix
The Fly Phoenix sound rises. 		Music
 Jeff Min
3/3/11
 
Visual
Windy City inspired. 		Music
 Jeff Min
1/26/11
 
Fieldwerk Recordings
Meet one of Chicago's premier hip-hop labels. 		Music
 Jeff Min
1/5/11
 
Scheme
This emcee is helping to usher in a new era for the Molemen. 		Music
 Jeff Min
12/7/10
 
Solo Rm
This influential artist is always moving forward. 		Arts + Words
 Jeff Min
11/26/10
 
Capital D
Hip-hoppper steps out of his comfort zone		 Music
 Jeff Min
11/12/10
 
New Restaurants
Go Dutch at Vincent and satisfy a familiar sweet tooth at BomBon.		 Food
Dining Guides		 Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/1/10
 
Simeon Viltz
Primeridian founder is a busy man on the local hip-hop scene.		 Music
 Jeff Min
11/1/10
 
A Finer Smoke
Lillie's Q Chef Charlie McKenna and the high end of low and slow.		 Food
 Karl Klockars
10/26/10
 
FM Supreme
Emcee, teacher looks to break down gender, cultural barriers.		 Music
 Jeff Min
10/19/10
 
Brand-New Bars
Get divey on Grace; go downstairs at River North's Curio.		 Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides		 Centerstage Chicago Staff
10/19/10
 
The Opposition Party
Ten-piece afrobeat ensemble looks to get your feet (and butt) moving.		 Music
 Jeff Min
10/4/10
 
Mr. Greenweedz
Longtime emcee talks about his experiences and gives his take on the Chicago hip-hop scene.		 Music
 Jeff Min
9/28/10
 
CIFF's Illinois(e)makers
Six of the city's finest hometown talents are showcased at this year's Chicago International Film Festival.		 Festivals
 Gavin Paul
9/27/10
 
Lake Geneva for Semi-Locals
A Wisconsin getaway awaits -- for less cash than you would expect.		 Travel + Tourism
Day Tripping		 Karl Klockars
9/21/10
 
Jose G.
South Side cartoonist is taking his show on the road.		 Arts + Words
On The Scene		 Jeff Min
9/20/10
 
We Need A New Gyro
CND may be gone, but the Greek goodness shall live on.		 Food
Dining Guides		 Karl Klockars
9/13/10
 
Matt Maroni
The Abe Froman of food trucks leads a mobile lunch revolution.		 Food
 Karl Klockars
9/7/10
 
NFL Bar Deals
If you can't be at Soldier Field, you can still get discounted drinks at these Chicago Bears bars. 		Bars + Clubs
 Centerstage Chicago Staff
8/31/10
 
Loyal Divide
Ohio rockers have transformed their haunting sound into the Chicago scene.		 Music
Interviews		 Jeff Min
8/30/10
 
College Football Bar Specials
Cheer on your favorite team with drinks deals at these spots		 Bars + Clubs
 Centerstage Chicago Staff
8/24/10
 
DJ Rude 1
Old-school DJ has been on the scene for more than two decades.		 Music
Interviews		 Jeff Min
8/24/10
 
You're Eating What?
These dishes may sound peculiar, but they taste mmm-mmm good.		 Food
Dining Guides		 Mary Susan Littlepage
8/23/10
 

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