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Brand-New Bars
Need another reason to drink? We've got a full roster of fresh taverns to try.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/20/09
 
New Restaurants
Our handy guide to fresh spots for feasting is required reading.
Food
Dining Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/20/09
 
Thanksgiving Eve Events
Give thanks for all the revelry going down on Black Wednesday, the biggest bar and club night of the year.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/19/09
 
Erica Watson
The self-proclaimed "Fat Bitch" explains the inspiration behind her one-woman show.
Theater
In The Spotlight
Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
11/19/09
 
Weekend Warrior
Five things to do in Chicago, from the obvious to the absurd.
Lifestyle
Weekend Warrior
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/19/09
 
Thanksgiving Dinner in Chicago
Can't make it home for the holiday? Chicago restaurants have you covered.
Food
Dining Guides
Christy Bonstell
11/18/09
 
Beaujolais Nouveau in Chicago
Local French restaurants celebrate the return of the seasonal vintage.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Ben Rubenstein
11/18/09
 
Vertual Vertigo
This local hip-hop group remembers when Bucktown was still buck.
Music
Interviews
Jeff Min
11/16/09
 
Recipes for Success
Find the perfect ingredients for your holiday dinner at these specialty shops.
Food
Dining Guides
Christy Bonstell
11/16/09
 
Where to Have Your Holiday Party
Work will never be the same after you book a bash at one of these Chicago bars.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/11/09
 
All Lit Up
Strap on your snow boots and hike it to one of these festive light displays.
Lifestyle
Stacy Warden
11/11/09
 
Where Can I Go Ice Skating in Chicago?
Embrace winter and get your skate on at any of these area rinks.
Lifestyle
Ask Centerstage
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/5/09
 
Turkey Roasting 101
Prep for the big day with a Thanksgiving cooking class.
Food
Foodie Happenings
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/5/09
 
Must-See Art Exhibits
A Vegas standout displays his work at Habatat - and it ain't Wayne Newton.
Arts + Words
Picky Art Picks
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/5/09
 
Holiday Theater in Chicago
From the classic to the curious, these shows offer good reason to step away from the buffet table.
Theater
Theater Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/4/09
 
Virtual L: Dempster (Purple)
You don't need a degree to enjoy all Evanston has to offer.
Travel + Tourism
Virtual L Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/4/09
 
Campus Road Trip: Bloomington
Let the Indiana Hoosiers dazzle you with beers, burgers and historically mediocre football.
Travel + Tourism
Campus Road Trips
Andy Seifert
11/3/09
 
J-Rell
Winning the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle has given this producer wings.
Music
Interviews
Jeff Min
11/1/09
 
My, My, Pumpkin Pie
It's the perfect ending to any holiday meal; get your crowd-pleasing pie at one of these Chicago bakeries.
Food
Dining Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
11/1/09
 
The Gift of Giving
Here are some ways to lend a helping hand in Chicago during the holiday season.
Lifestyle
Live Well
Sharon Hoyer
11/1/09
 
The Mothman Cometh!
NYC’s spontaneous-storytelling crew mines for voices in slam city.
Arts + Words
On The Scene
Gavin Paul
10/26/09
 
Campus Road Trip: Ann Arbor
There's still plenty to do even if you're not one of the 100,000 lucky University of Michigan ticket holders.
Travel + Tourism
Campus Road Trips
Karl Klockars
10/20/09
 
Pump It Up
For a true taste of autumn in a glass, look no further than these pumpkin beers.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Karl Klockars
10/20/09
 
Terrible Spaceship
This sci-fi funk collective owes everything to Orson Welles.
Music
Interviews
Jeff Min
10/19/09
 
All That Fizzes
Why toast with the standard bubbly when you can knock flutes filled with champagne cocktails?
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
K. Tighe
10/14/09
 
Do it in Private
Separate yourself from the dining masses in one of these private dining rooms.
Food
Dining Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
10/14/09
 
Tot Spots
Take your little one to these kid-friendly brunch places.
Food
Dining Guides
Christy Bonstell
10/12/09
 
Campus Road Trip: Madison
Party it up with Bucky and the Badgers with beers, brats and (of course) cheese.
Travel + Tourism
Campus Road Trips
Erica Walkup
10/12/09
 
Where to Watch the Blackhawks
Catch Chicago's hockey team in the NHL playoffs at one of these bars.
Bars + Clubs
Centerstage Chicago Staff
10/7/09
 
Campus Road Trip: Iowa City
Get crazy on game day with Hawkeye fans, calzones and ... Kyle Orton.
Travel + Tourism
Campus Road Trips
Centerstage Chicago Staff
10/7/09