Brain scooped
Deep in the bowels of the basement of the Field Museum, Emily Graslie peels back the fur of a recently deceased giant anteater to reveal pinkish flesh underneath."I think this takes the cake as the...
View ArticleGame gone wild(er)
The opening 30 minutes of "Saints Row IV" might qualify as the most breathtakingly ridiculous in video game history.As a member of the Saints, a street gang turned-beloved international celebrities,...
View ArticleNo angel
Wondering how her life would change because of "Divergent," Shailene Woodley reached out to "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence. Lily Collins, whose starring role in "The Mortal Instruments: City of...
View ArticleStep right up!
With summer's biggest three-day music fests, Lolla and Pitchfork, behind us, it's time to clear your calendar for a new three-day adventure.Welcome to A Jangleheart Circus, which kicks off Thursday...
View ArticleKnock knock
Robert McDaniel was puzzled when the Chicago police commander dropped by his West Side home unannounced last month. The visit was cordial, but Barbara West's message was clear: Don't commit any more...
View ArticleTriple threat
Terri Visovatti didn't know she wanted to try a tri until she saw triathletes in action at the Ford Ironman World Championships in Hawaii in October 2011.Visovatti, a massage therapist, had clients who...
View ArticleHump day fun
EATHarvest DinnerWood3335 N. Halsted St. 773-935-9663Chef Ashlee Aubin devotes Wednesday to a five-course dinner served family-style using produce completely sourced from Genesee Growers in St. Anne,...
View ArticleBrother lovers
In the highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," Shadowhunters/part-angels/demon slayers Jace (Jamie Campbell Bower) and Alec (Kevin Zegers) are meant to be...
View ArticleAll that glitters
Review:Travelle330 N. Wabash Ave. (inside The Langham, 2nd floor) 312-923-7705Rating: 2.5 (out of four) Take it or leave itChef Tim Graham (Tru, Paris Club) was inspired by his grandmother's National...
View ArticleScheming on a thing
Two Chicago private school employees are scheming on a thing that's "Sabotage."Duane Freeman and Mike Ferbrache didn't expect a remake of the Beastie Boys'"Sabotage" video--which was directed by Spike...
View ArticleAwwww
Lincoln Park Zoo officials are thrilled to present baby gorilla Nayembi for public viewing Thursday after she suffered a severe facial injury in the winter."It's really exciting,'' said Lincoln Park...
View ArticleHoverboard, dude
They're not quite the floating, "Back to the Future II" toys, but an item from a Wicker Park merchant is probably the closest thing Chicago is going to get to a Hoverboard for now.Briana Leduc, owner...
View ArticleLove lagers
"Drinking Buddies" director Joe Swanberg has been making feature films professionally (eight years) for about twice as long as he has been brewing craft beer at home for fun. Yet to an extent, the...
View ArticleThursday. Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT'Top Chef' Preview DinnerSlurping Turtle116 W. Hubbard St. 312-464-0466Season 11 contestant Aaron Cuschieri creates a three-course prix fixe that changes weekly until the Oct. 2 premiere. His...
View ArticleBoozin' buddies
"The World's End" star/co-writer Simon Pegg wants to make a distinction between his film, which involves five guys on an epic pub crawl, and the Chicago-made, likewise beer-centric "Drinking...
View ArticleGet the friends variety pack
Forty percent of white Americans have exactly zero non-white friends, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. Let that sink in. Forty percent! That's a ridiculous number of people who haven't...
View ArticleIs Jason Derulo ready to propose?
When you hear the name Jason Derulo, the first thing that probably comes to mind is that singsongy tune that's become a signature on most of his tracks: "Jason Derulooo!"But that soundbite is missing...
View ArticleWeekend. Eat. Drink. Do.
EATFour Star Bike & ChowUIC Athletic Field Halsted Street and Roosevelt Road 312-427-3325 ext. 223Cruise through your Sunday morning with Active Transportation Alliance on a 12, 22, 35 or 62-mile...
View ArticleFest planner
It may be nearing the end of August, but there's no slowing the pace of street fests. This weekend is one of the busiest of the year, with tons of food trucks, bands and artists taking over...
View ArticleMonday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATBurger and Brew NightTroquet 1834 W. Montrose Ave. 773-334-5664Choose a specialty burger-optional toppings include celery root remoulade and fried green tomatoes; ham, fried egg, arugula and salsa;...
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