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Author Archives: Alison Marcotte

Posted inBlogs

An inside perspective of MCA exhibition

by Alison Marcotte November 12, 2015August 18, 2021

Brian Sandstrom, a gallery officer at the Museum of Contemporary Art, talks about his favorite exhibition and his personal connection to the work.

Posted inBlogs

Taste of Chicago and other food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte April 23, 2013August 19, 2021

A restaurant opening, food and bike tour, barbecue series, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Big squirrel on campus

by Alison Marcotte August 23, 2012August 19, 2021

The abundance of squirrels that inhabit college campuses had led to two camps, prosquirrel and antisquirrel

Posted inBlogs

Sound Opinions BBQ and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte August 16, 2012August 19, 2021

An end of summer barbecue, a Gold Coast celebration, a restaurant opening, and more

Posted inBlogs

Night at the Field Museum

by Alison Marcotte August 15, 2012August 19, 2021

Field Museum security guard Michael Carter gives his insight about his favorite exhibitions.

Posted inBlogs

Veggie Fest and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte August 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Two Italian festivals, vegetable-infused celebrations, a North Side neighborhoods food tour, and more

Posted inBlogs

Wheaton Ale Fest and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte August 2, 2012August 19, 2021

Restaurant openings, festivals, wine dinners, and more

Posted inBlogs

Taste of Lincoln Avenue and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte July 26, 2012August 19, 2021

A lobster bash, picnic potluck, golf outing, and more

Even the elevators are a fine art at the FAB
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: the Loop

by Alison Marcotte July 24, 2012August 19, 2021

Ever wondered where to find the oldest elevators in Chicago?

Posted inBlogs

Roscoe Village Burger Fest and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte July 19, 2012August 19, 2021

A secret brunch, a burger fest, a pop-up gastro-bar, and more

These action figures ran to Paris and back in the time it took you to scan this photo
Posted inArts & Culture

Show us your . . . flash museum

by Alison Marcotte July 12, 2012August 19, 2021

We check out Matt Streets’s collection of hometown superhero, the Flash

Posted inBlogs

Food Truck Day and other food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte July 12, 2012August 19, 2021

A cooking demonstration, a food and bike tour, restaurant anniversaries, and more

Posted inBlogs

Fourth of July celebrations and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte June 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Margarita-making firemen, the world’s largest block party, the first Chicago Craft Beer Festival, and more.

Rocky road
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Roscoe Village

by Alison Marcotte June 27, 2012August 19, 2021

A look at the Garden, a public bike park in Richard Clark Park

Posted inBlogs

Dinners, festivals, and more food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte June 21, 2012August 19, 2021

Cigars paired with barbecue, cocktails with Italian cuisine, strawberry treats and activities, and more

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