About Jamie A
In addition to writing and taking photos during her trips, Jamie loves to find hidden gems, cheap eats, and kitschy Americana attractions. She hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, went to college in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, studied abroad in Norwich, England, and moved to Boston in May of 2007. She also enjoys writing poetry and lyric essays, reading lots of books, being a foodie, listening to girl group tunes from the 1960s, crafting, and dinner parties with her friends.
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February 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 14 (6-9 pm)
Attention winos! Join Bin36 for a wine tasting. $36 covers wine, cheese, and other great snacks.
Friday, February 15 (7:30 pm)
Author at Women & Children First, which deals with two dear friends handling difficult breakups.
Saturday, February 16 (2 pm)
Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center for the Chicago premiere of the award-winning documentary . There will be a panel discussion after the film, focusing on the current electoral crisis in Kenya and connecting it to the topics in the film.
Saturday, February 16 (4:30 - 6pm)
Warm up with at Chalkboard every Saturday through March. Enjoy an amazing selection of teas along with sandwiches and scones with a group of your friends.
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February 13th, 2008 by jamie a
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Keep warm on these chilly winter weekends with at the Music Box Theater!
Shown every Friday and Saturday night, they’ll be providing you with classic favorites like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Labyrinth, and The Telephone Book in their amazing theatre.
Independently owned and known as “Chicago’s Year-Round Film Festival,” The Music Box is a perfect place for families, friends, and couples to see the best in classic and independent cinema.
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February 12th, 2008 by jamie a
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Poet from his new book Behind My Eyes at the Harold Washington Library Center on February 13 at 6 pm.
He is best known for his books of poetry including Book of My Nights and The City in Which I Love You, along with his memoir The Winged Seed: A Remembrance, which was given an American Book Award. Lee’s poems delve into subjects such as family history, childhood, strength, and individuality.
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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Make this Valentine’s Day extra special this year with great ideas from the !
If you’re stumped for what to do this holiday, check out their for everything from dining to delightful hotel package ideas. Places like , , or are perfect for a night out on the town with signature cocktails and fresh oysters.
Share some delicious meals, have some Champagne, and toast to your love!
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February 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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From February 1 - 29, winter hours are effective for tours of . Tour times will be running at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm for weekdays and every 30 minutes from 11 am to 3:30 pm on the weekends. The house will be closed every Tuesday and Thursday for the month.
This building, built for client Frederick C. Robie, is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. It was designed by Wright in 1908 and completed in 1910 as a quintessential “Prairie style” house on the University of Chicago campus.
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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 7 - Saturday, February 9 (7-9 pm)
Enjoy delicious cuisine with live Indian music at , recently remodeled into a perfect date-night spot in the heart of Chicago’s “Little India.”
Friday, February 8 (8 pm- midnight)
If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your Friday night, look no further than the Hyde Park Arts Center for . Learn how to work with clay, dance the night away, make new friends, and enjoy delicious cocktails at this fantastic event.
Friday, February 8 (midnight)
Head over to the Music Box Theater for on the big screen. If you haven’t seen this classic fantasy film since its release in 1984, it’s definitely time to reacquaint yourself.
Saturday, February 9 (12 pm)
Get active and learn some new skills with this weekend at the Chicago Tennis & Golf Co. Space is limited, so be sure and sign up soon!
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February 6th, 2008 by jamie a
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Attention foodies! From February 22- 29, you can be a part of
There’s dozens of restaurants with prix-fixe $21.95 lunches and $31.95 dinners, designed especially for the occasion. You can sample everything from tuna tartare at to family-style Sicilian at .
Bring some life into your wintry February by getting out there and trying a restaurant you’ve been dying to go to.
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February 4th, 2008 by jamie a
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Do you fancy yourself a crafter?
Get out there and show your skills this Valentine’s Day!
ReadyMade magazine and Anthropologie are sponsoring on Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 PM at 1120 N. State Street. The event will feature live demonstrations and free ‘love note kits’ so you can practice your new skills at home.
Space is limited, so be sure and reserve a spot by emailing rsvp@readymademag.com with ‘Chicago’ in the subject line.
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February 1st, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re on a quest to find the best slice of true Chicago-style pizza while in the Windy City, have no fear! Fellow bloggers over at the Chicago Traveler have put together a list of .
From the original Uno’s to family-owned favorites like Caponie’s Trattoria, pizza lovers should keep this list on hand for those inevitable pizza-craving days.
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January 30th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, January 31 (5:30 -7:30 pm)
Join the Smart Museum of Art for the opening of and meet the artists during a special panel discussion.
Thursday, January 31 (6:00 pm)
The Art Institute of Chicago presents the film recently shown at Sundance, by Lauren Greenfield.
Saturday, February 2 (3 pm)
If you’ve always wanted to learn yoga, here’s your chance! this weekend and it’s free to all who register, so make sure to call and reserve a spot!
Tuesday, February 5 (10:30 am)
with director Charles Newell and the cast. This open rehearsal will be the cast’s first encounter with the material, and the director will discuss his vision for the show. Be sure to reserve a space, as spots are limited.
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