Centerstage - Chicago's Original City Guide

Story Title	Collection	Who & When
Ear to the Underground Think you've been to every music venue in the city? You may have missed these under-the-radar locales.	Music Music Guides	Brad Knutson 5/9/08

Must-See Art Exhibits Find meaning in fake logos at Walsh Gallery.	Arts + Words Picky Art Picks	Justin Sondak 5/8/08

Rooftop Revelry We've rounded up the city's rooftop decks, where you can imbibe up high.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Centerstage Staff 5/7/08

Child Knows Best Your guide to Mother's Day weekend activities that don't involve stuffing your face at brunch.	Theater Theater Guides	Alicia Eler 5/6/08

South Beach-style Sipping Chaise Lounge's open-air space, refreshing drinks and delicate plates channel a Miami vibe.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 5/6/08

Cashing in at Avec Zinny finally makes good on a promise and is rewarded with an exceptionally tasty meal.	Food Best When Drunk	Zinny Fandel 5/6/08

Take the Cake When you need to show Mom some love, you can't go wrong with an impressive cake from one of Chicago's best bakeries.	Food Dining Guides	K. Tighe 5/5/08

Drinkable Desserts Skip the cake and head straight for these sugar-shackled dessert drinks.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Stacy Warden 5/5/08

Clean Clothes Without Percs Sharon takes her duds to the Greener Cleaner for brighter, carcinogen-free whites.	Lifestyle Green Thumb	Sharon Hoyer 5/2/08

So You Wanna Play in the Sand? Get a full-body workout while reminiscing about days spent in the sandbox at Equinox's Sandblast class.	Fitness So You Wanna...	Danielle Braff 5/1/08

New Restaurants Our handy guide to fresh spots for feasting is required reading.	Food Dining Guides	Centerstage Staff 5/1/08

Jose Garces The Mercat a la Planxa chef started his burgeoning restaurant empire in Philly, but his heart lies in Chicago.	Who's Who Food and Drink	Michael Nagrant 4/29/08

A Safe Bet Fifty/50's clever beer-based cocktails and superior bar eats add up to a night well spent.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 4/29/08

The View from Floor 103 Strap on your fanny-pack and take on the Sears Tower like a tourist.	Travel + Tourism Untrapping Tourism	Stacy Warden 4/29/08

Guide to Internet Dating: The First Email How to up your chances of getting a response when first reaching out to a potential love interest.	Dating Dating Advice	Anna Pulley 4/29/08

Sunday Sippin' Bargain beer and a decent quesadilla make ending the weekend all the easier.	Lifestyle Cheap Thrills	Erin Brereton 4/28/08

Heavy-Metal Hangouts Chicago's hard-rock scene is one of the nation's strongest. Here's where to go to get in on the headbanging action.	Music Music Guides	Keidra Chaney 4/28/08

Brand-New Bars We've got the latest on all the new watering holes.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Centerstage Staff 4/26/08

Russian Circles The melodic instrumental trio grows into a more focused sound on its sophomore album.	Who's Who Music	Scott Morrow 4/24/08

Cafe Meets Cabernet...with a Slice of Gateau Zinny says ooh, la, la to an unexpected wine deal.	Food Best When Drunk	Zinny Fandel 4/23/08

Ye Olde Chicago Comic Artists Feature These comic creators make up a rather robust local scene.	Arts + Words Literature Guides	Benjamin Andrew Moore 4/23/08

Mother's Day Dining Become Mom's favorite this year by taking her out to a scrumptious brunch or lazy lunch.	Food Dining Guides	Jim Collins 4/22/08

Hailing Hopleaf It's not exactly news, but the popular pub continues to impress with its exceptional beer list and rave-worthy eats.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 4/22/08

The Art of Drinking Locally Try these Midwest-made artisan spirits that won't wreak havoc on your carbon footprint.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	K. Tighe 4/22/08

Kosher Kitchens Once you've had your fill of matzoh, head to these kosher spots for a rising good time.	Food Dining Guides	Stacy Warden 4/21/08

Fresh Veggies, Hold the Lead Before planting a bounty of edibles in your garden, be sure to test your soil.	Lifestyle Green Thumb	Sharon Hoyer 4/21/08

Irena Knezevic The Hyde Park-based artist's work will be on display at the MCA through April 27.	Who's Who Arts and Words	Alicia Eler 4/21/08

Let's Go Alfresco After a long, cold winter, we're itching to dine and drink outdoors, whether it's in a beer garden, at a sidewalk cafe or in the 'burbs.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Centerstage Staff 4/21/08

Dinner and a Show Hungry for more than just a meal? These restaurants offer food with a side of entertainment.	Food Dining Guides	K. Tighe 4/17/08

Award-winning Workout Spots Whether you're looking for a gym with a killer view or creative classes, we've found the best in the city.	Fitness Fitness Guides	Danielle Braff 4/17/08