Weekend Warrior, 11/6/08
Winter makes its presence felt this weekend; stay warm with sugary sweets, gooey grilled cheese and some steamy cinema.

Rock Around the Block, 9/15/08
We've got everything you need to know about this weekend's Hideout Block Party, arranged alphabetically for your convenience.

East of Edens Soul Express, 7/1/08
Two record lovers orchestrate the grittiest dance night this side of the cotton curtain.

Ear to the Underground, 6/13/08
Think you've been to every music venue in the city? You may have missed these under-the-radar locales.

NOMO, 6/10/08
The Midwest collective expands its stylistic fusion on Ghost Rock.

Hitting the Head, 3/24/08
These well-appointed bathrooms are worth a look, even if you don't have to go.

Aleks and The Drummer, 2/13/08
The drums-and-organ duo breaks all the rules, except when it comes to parking.

Benjamin Newby, 12/11/07
The Underground's British bartender brings innovative cocktails and cutting-edge DJs to Underground.

A Whole New Bar Game, 11/20/07
Put down the darts and pick up a more creative way to play.

Boogie Bars, 8/13/07
Skip the club and opt for these bars, where you can get down and get drunk without dealing with a dress code or cover charge.

Fred Sasaki and Sarah Dodson, 7/16/07
This duo brings together Chicago's lit lovers at Printer's Ball.

Jill Summers, 1/8/07
Move over David Sedaris; here's Chicago's new inventive storyteller.

Joe Shanahan, 12/11/06
The Metro owner comes clean about his labor of love.

Fruit Bats, 12/4/06
The grass is always greener for this ever-changing band.

Tim Tuten, 11/27/06
The Hideout co-owner looks forward while keeping one foot in the past.

Thax Douglas, 8/22/06
The days of looking over his shoulder at New York are gone...and so is he.

8 Bold Souls, 7/24/06
The bigger they come, the harder it is to coordinate schedules.

Steve Dawson, 7/3/06
The country crooner sings from the soul.

Jay Ryan, 6/5/06
Talking shop with Chicago's gig-poster master.

Eleventh Dream Day, 5/11/06
Zeroes and Ones add up to rock.

Bar-side Book Readings, 5/1/06
Low-cost lit you can wash down with a beer: A win-win for all.

Shelley Short, 4/17/06
Haunting, listless country-folk. Just please don't tell her we called it that.

The 1900s, 4/5/06
Rock you like Belle & Sebastian...or like a Murph.

Joseph Costa, 3/5/06
Talking cities with L'altra's Joseph Costa.

Cameron McGill, 1/16/06
This folksy weeping willow's got whip.

Devin Davis, 7/29/05
Beckoning the lonely people.

The Zincs, 7/4/05
Hooky mope-pop from a limey named Jim.

Devil in a Woodpile, 7/4/05
A deal with the Devil will get you free blues.

The Dollar Store, 3/3/05
All the laughs you can stomach…for a buck.

Cut-Rate Canoodling, 2/21/05
A crash course in blissing out on a limited budget.