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Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights display near a water feature at the zoo, at night
Posted inAgenda

Wine tasting, Nicole Mitchell book release, ZooLights

by Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Still planning your tasting menu for Thanksgiving? Then you’ll want to check out Easy Does It (2354 N Milwaukee). From 6-9 PM, they’ll be providing samples of over 35 drinks and other treats to inspire your holiday tables. As explained on Instagram, you can expect “lots of wine, beer, cider, no & low, aperitivos, vermouths, […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Drink less, party more

by Courtney Sprewer July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

Many people are starting to refocus on wellness and realizing that their relationship with alcohol isn’t particularly . . . sustainable. And as is the case with all toxic connections that have run their course, it may be time for a break, babe. 

Posted inMusic

Wild bear rapper Big Dipper comes home to tease his long-awaited debut album

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 14, 2018August 18, 2021

Wild bear rapper Big Dipper, rock iconoclasts Blizzard Babies, gnarly glam band Lollygagger, and brand-new boogie label Leisure Records all celebrate fresh releases.

Pete Klockau and Katie Monachos began building their tiki mug collection on their honeymoon four years ago.
Posted inCity Life

Mai tais and monsters collide in Uptown

by Andrea Bauer September 27, 2013August 19, 2021

Pete Klockau and Katie Monachos’s house is home to six-foot totems and 200 tiki mugs.

Posted inBlogs

7/31 — Free Beerfest at Whole Foods

by Robin Peterson July 30, 2010August 19, 2021

Lakeview’s Whole Foods hosts a free beer tasting on Sat 7/31.

Posted inReader

Don’t Baby, Baby

by Heartbroker February 17, 2010August 19, 2021

What do you say? Yeah, I think that just turning and leaving is a pretty good answer

Posted inBlogs

2/13 — Free Wine Tasting in West Town

by Sam Adams February 12, 2010August 19, 2021

Free wine samples at Juicy Wine Co. on Sat 2/13 from noon to 4 PM.

Posted inReader

Rules!? Move-in On The Second Date!

by Heartbroker February 4, 2010August 19, 2021

3 rules for women that should be 3 rules for anyone when it comes to dating. Slow down, it’s not your last night on earth.

Posted inFood & Drink

All Over the Map

by Nikki Waller December 5, 2002August 19, 2021

Liquid Comfort

Posted inNews & Politics

Something in the Water

by Rose Spinelli November 28, 1996August 20, 2021

Unlike most caffeinated beverages, Water Joe tends to get guzzled. The lesson here is pace yourself.

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