I got a press release today with the earth-shattering news that Chicago ranks number nine in the U.S. for having the most single women per capita who are under the age of 25 and looking for older men (Hoboken is first, followed by Dallas). It’s a dubious distinction—not that we’re very high on the list—
Tag: Vol. 41 No. 38
Issue of Jun. 14 – 20, 2012
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Why clothes from independent designers is so darned expensive
Moving production offshore, where labor is cheaper and environmental regulations are scarcer, is just one of the issues that contributes to the sticker shock when you are browsing clothes and accessories at Robin Richman. The Hairpin breaks down the reasons behind three-figure prices of merchandise by emerging designers, which also include scale, better materials, and […]
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Two nights and five brands at the Chicago Theatre
Some comedians are making a living through a communal self-promotion with the audience.
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Against air-conditioning
Air-conditioning keeps us cool as cucumbers, and about as politically active
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What does it mean to be a sugar baby?
The term “sugar baby” may not mean what you think it means, according to a recent survey
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Chief Keef goes bigger than expected, signs to Interscope
Millions of bucks, a movie deal, and his own Beats headphones
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On pleasure, happiness, and that thing called “better off”
Is happiness riding on the November elections?
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A paramount picture from Paramount Pictures
The studio releases a posed shot of 116 important artists as part of its centennial celebration
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12 O’Clock Track: Pleasure Forever, “Wicked Shivering Columbine”
“Wicked Shivering Columbine” from Pleasure Forever’s 2003 album, Alter
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What does it mean to be the best?
We’re kicking off Best of Chicago 2012 with Best Week, this week’s Variations on a Theme
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Shows to see: Theresa Andersson, Mount Carmel, and Old Baby
Soundboard has a load of Tuesday shows, including Theresa Andersson, Mount Carmel, and Old Baby