Essay: The Joy of Eating as the World Burns
When I was in first grade—the same age that my daughter is now—it for some reason was a part of our physical education to be weighed publicly. The number of […]
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Dear Cinnamon: The Sound of Yummy
Dear Cinnamon is a monthly column based on the idea that all of life’s questions can be answered by art, because, after all, art is the spice of life. To […]
Dear Cinnamon: The Lost Art of Having Fun
Dear Cinnamon is a monthly column based on the idea that all of life’s questions can be answered by art, because, after all, art is the spice of life. To […]
Opinion: Public Contest to Design New State Flag Is a Terrible Idea
The State of Illinois has announced a contest to gather designs for a new state flag. Design submissions are due by October 18. This is a horrendously bad idea. Unless one of […]
Dear Cinnamon: Not Too Cool to Take a Shot
Dear Cinnamon is a monthly column based on the idea that all of life’s questions can be answered by art, because, after all, art is the spice of life. To […]
Know Your Rights! Protesting at the DNC? Here’s What You Need to Know
Chicago is welcoming delegates, media, and guests for the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week. The city will also be welcoming protestors. If you are protesting, or if one of […]
Calling All Comic Fans and Marvel Mavens—Fan Expo Chicago Starts Today!
It’s that time of year again! Convention season kicks off with C2E2 but of course doesn’t stop there. Fan Expo Chicago kicks off in just a few hours over in […]
Dear Cinnamon: Be Brave Like Bueller
Dear Cinnamon is a new monthly column based on the idea that all of life’s questions can be answered by art, because, after all, art is the spice of life. […]
Preview: Long-Running Horror Convention Flashback Weekend Spotlights Directors, Cast Reunions to 2024 Event
Chicago’s largest and longest-running horror convention, Flashback Weekend, is throwing the spotlight on four legendary horror directors and three massive cast reunions for its 2024 outing, August 2-4 at the […]
Dispatch: Chicago’s 10th Dîner en Blanc Celebrates Fashion, Community and the City at Breathtaking Lincoln Park Affair
Celebrating its 10th annual event, Chicago’s Lincoln Park hosted the 2024 Dîner en Blanc last week, a summertime tradition celebrating the city, gastronomy, community and the crisp look of all […]
On the Road: Letter from New York—Culture Hopping in the City of Islands
“I’m in a New York state of mind”–Billy Joel New York is a city of islands or near-islands. In all, there are more than three dozen of them, inhabited and […]
Dear Cinnamon: Yes, and Adopt a Pet
Dear Cinnamon is our monthly column based on the idea that all of life’s questions can be answered by art, because, after all, art is the spice of life. To […]