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Some say that all great works of art are inspired by something or someone: the ever elusive muse. For many, the muse is a real person, be it someone to impress or just someone to one up. Many times these people are the stories behind the story, which is why "For Whom" is the theme for tonight's reconstruction room reading.

Old Numbering System?

Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village have no shortage of places where Chicagoist can satisfy its sweet tooth. We love Alliance, Milk and Honey, Letizia's and Bleeding Heart Bakery, to name a few of our favorites. But one thing we've learned is that there is never too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to desserts. When we heard Sweet Cakes, a new bakery on Damen and Augusta was open we went over...

We’ve been popping into Black Rock for a little while now. It’s pretty attractive inside, has an decent tap selection and is right down the street from our apartment. It wasn’t until the other day when a friend pointed us to this story, however, that we came to fully understand the connection this joint has with the local rugby scene. In short, Black Rock’s owners are all Chicago Griffins team members who donate roughly $30,000 of the bar’s profits to the club every year. We were pretty floored by this amount, along with the fact that the apartment above the bar is open, rent-free, to foreign players who often grace the team’s roster.

Focus on Odge's Old Fashioned Red Hots

Almost every night of the week it's possible live out the rock-n-roll fantasy with Live Band Karaoke. Taking regular karaoke up a notch by allowing the singer to actually front the band of their choice. Given just the lyrics on a sheet, it can be a little more daunting than following the bouncing ball, but the adrenaline rush is definitely worth it. There are 3 bands in the Chicago area that play back up...