things to do in chicago

One of the big things I considered when I applied to MFA programs was the location. And since I ended up at Columbia College Chicago, you ..

The past few weeks have been filled with celebration and good news.

On June 6th I celebrated with my friends Wes and Gavin. They go..

This week has been quite eventful, and I’m not sure how I managed to squeeze in a show and two readings, but I did. Even though I’m pu..

Last week was the first week of school, and it just didn’t feel as hectic as it usually does. That’s most likely due to the fact that ..

This week marked the coldest few days in Chicago this winter. Folks, it was 1 degree—no need for plural. That’s really frosty. I bro..

This weekend I spent three days at Union Park for the Pitchfork Music Festival 2012 (as my good friend Colleen O’Connor refers to it)…

I recently had the opportunity to enjoy an experience that visitors to Chicago often put on their “to do” lists: I saw a Chicago Cubs ..

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