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Kwame Braithwaite: A Exhibition Well Worth Waiting For
By using his camera and pen, photojournalist and activist Kwame Braithwaite helped influence and shape the cultural, social and political...
Tracy Brown
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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Beautiful Places and Spaces in Chicago: Overflow Coffee/Mox.E Coworking (formally Vee-Jay Records)
Coffee, tea, and conversation flow freely at this contemporary 1960s mod-style cafe and co-workspace. The decor, artifacts, and...
Tracy Brown
Jul 21, 20211 min read
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Beautiful Places and Spaces in Chicago: Maison Marcel (on Broadway)
This space is as light and airy as the bread and pastries they serve. The cafe is beautifully immersed in bright light, flora, and music....
Tracy Brown
Mar 2, 20211 min read
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Beautiful Places and Artsy Spaces in Chicago: Mesler Kitchen, Bar and Lounge @ the Sophy Hotel
This gorgeous space within the Sophy Hotel brings the 'chill' factor, but it will leave you feeling completely warm and fuzzy. The heady...
Tracy Brown
Feb 28, 20211 min read
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Beautiful Places and Artsy Spaces in Chicago: Asian Outpost Hawaiian Hideout
This space transports you to a tropical paradise in the far east without leaving Chicago. Jet set to experience cuisine and culture from...
Tracy Brown
Feb 28, 20211 min read
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"Eschikago" Reimagined: Renaissance Man Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable
History tells us that Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable was the founder of Chicago (although several indigenous tribes such as the Potawatomi,...
Tracy Brown
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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On The Street: Heavy Metal
Some of the most distinguished open-air public art exhibits are right here in Chicago. Public art enhances neighborhood spaces and adds...
Tracy Brown
Jan 7, 20212 min read
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The Flavor of Chicago: Carver 47 Food and Wellness Market
From the murals and photographs on the wall to the restaurant decor and menu, Carver 47 Food and Wellness Market in the Bronzeville...
Tracy Brown
Jan 7, 20212 min read
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On The Grid: Getting Around Chicago Cartesian Style
Do you think you know the Chicago Street Grid System? Think again. And you don't have to be a French mathematician to figure it out. Most...
Tracy Brown
Jan 7, 20214 min read
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Day Tripping: A Train Ride and a Taste of Paris (in Chicago)
The Ogilvie Transportation Center houses more than just Metra trains. It is home to one of the tastiest food courts in the city. Need a...
Tracy Brown
Jan 7, 20212 min read
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Chicago's Queen of Soul: The Music Mogul of Vee Jay Records
Most people think that Motown was the 1st independent Black-owned record label in America. The first one happened right here in Chicago,...
Tracy Brown
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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