Expo Chicago is back and I’m here for it. Art lovers from all over the world came in full force, surprisingly. And it was nice to meet new friends, see familiar faces and bump into Chance the Rapper. I haven’t been surrounded by this much art in awhile. It felt damn good. But then again,…
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Art Talk with Cara Feeney
I met Cara when I landed a job at an art center in Chicagoland five years ago. As a new transplant, it was hard to make fast friends. As an adult, it’s even harder to make real friends and keep them. Little did I know that this hardworking exhibition director, and painter extraordinaire would become…
Chicago Winter
Winter in the city is oh so beautiful. Cold, but beautiful nonetheless. There’s something calming about a city when it is covered in snow. Instincts usually tell us to stay in and keep warm, but lately I’ve been spending more time outside. The cold never bothered me anyway. Jennifer JaneJen is a Chicago-based traveler and…
Maple & Me
In case you didn’t know, Vermont is famous for maple syrup. So if you decide to visit the Green Mountain State sometime soon, don’t forget to pick up some. Better yet, make sure to visit one of Vermont’s many maple farms and make it an experience. But even if you are staying in the the…
Lake Champlain Weekend
I have to be honest when I say I’ve been feeling a little burned out lately. Not just from work, but from the general mundane, quotidian routine of adulting and responsibilities. And the fact that I have not traveled out of the country for almost two years now. So, I was more than ecstatic to…
Arts in the Dark
My favorite Halloween Parade in Chicago is back this year. If you ever visit Chicago during Halloweek, the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade is a must- see event. Artists and creatives work their magic in creating an extraordinary affair that celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday.” The parade is also more than just a…