The Tenth Muse

Notable Chicago Event: Terminus - Harry Potter Conference August 7-11, 2008

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:28:35 -0400

Terminus is a celebration of all things Potter, offering plenty of activities related to J.K. Rowling's beloved stories: art exhibits, fanfiction readings, fanart portfolio displays, Pan-Magical Games (including logic and deduction, Quidditch, ...

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Notable Chicago Event: Erotic Harry Potter Night

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:49:04 -0400

Critically-acclaimed erotica writer Cecilia Tan comes to Chicago under her nom de plume “Ravenna” to gather together some of the world’s best-known writers of erotic fanfiction for a group reading on Wednesday, August 6 at 7pm. It's going to ...

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Chicago's Chosen Few Picnic - Jack Jack Jack Jack Yo' Body

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:14:15 -0400

This Saturday I headed down to the 18th annual Chosen Few Picnic at Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side/Lakefront. This is a musical celebration of classic and new-school house music that draws thousands of music lovers from all over the world...

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HaHaThursday: Hannibal Burress

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:31:32 -0400

I saw Hannibal a few months ago at Jokes N Notes. The thing about Jokes N Notes is that a lot of comics come through to test out new material so sometimes, they bomb. Hannibal didn't get side splitting laughs that night and I'd almost written h...

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World Naked Bike Ride 6.14.08

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:53:18 -0400

Protest Oil Dependency and Showcase Your Gorgeous Self Love WNBR-C is a fun and conspicuous event celebrating the end of the oil era, and promoting positive body image. This event is global with dozens of cities participating world-wide, and ...

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The Graduate at The Drake

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:50:57 -0400

Today, Jeremiah graduated from kindergarten. Hallelujah! We celebrated by going to a traditional English Tea at The Drake Hotel. I thought they might not enjoy it but even though it is a formal tea service, it wasn't stuffy at all. Live harp musi...

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Garrett's Popcorn

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:00:49 -0400

I remember when I was young, Mom would bring home yummy Garrett's Popcorn on payday. It was such a treat! Fresh warm cheese popcorn mixed with sweet caramelcrisp (a.k.a The Mix) is pure indulgence. The Garrett's on Michigan Ave can have lines d...

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LIVE from Fiesta Back of the Yards

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:59:02 -0400

Today, the boys and I along with my best friend Khary headed to the 18th annual Fiesta Back of the Yards. The event spans four blocks in the primarily Mexican community known as the Back of the Yards (1800 W. 47th St) and highlights the ‘hood’s d...

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Chicago Gospel Music Fest

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:09:58 -0400

Back in the Chi and this morning headed downtown with my girl Aisha to Millennium Park and enjoyed a Gospel Brunch at the Park Grill (11 N Michigan). They don't normally have a Gospel Brunch, today's event was a special offering as a part of the ...

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NotableChicagoEvent: The Experience with Donna Summer 5.24.08

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:00:53 -0400

Come and see Donna Summer Live In Person 6:30p at the Harold Washington Cultural Center - 4701 S. King Dr. This will be an in-depth interview, CD Release celebration and an autograph session. You will receive her new release, "Crayons" when yo...

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