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In Living Color

2009-07-03T08:30:00Z

Soylent Fuchsia Dinner Parties

You’re Invited!

What: Soylent Fuchsia, an interactive dining experience.

What?! A five-course meal cooked by chef Andrew Forlines, who trained at Colorado’s five-star Broadmoor Hotel. In addition to eating the freshest meal imaginable (Forlines buys ingredients from farmers markets, day...

The Weekend Guide

2009-07-02T08:30:00Z

What to Do This Weekend

Stay out ’til the dawn’s early light.

HEAR
The Horse’s Ha Record Release Show
What: Chicago band plays dreamy folk-pop from its debut album, Of the Cathmawr Yards.
Why: Wild horses won’t keep you away.
When: Fri., 10 p.m....

Reinventing the Wheel

2009-07-01T08:30:00Z

Refurbished Vintage Bikes

Even your frenemy dug your souped-up Huffy — basket, bell, spokes, and all.

Ah, childhood memories. You never tire (ha) of them.

Ride out your fantasies with bike enthusiast Kevin Thornton. He collects, refurbishes, and sells vintage wheels (Schwinns, Raleighs,...

Take It or Weave It

2009-06-30T08:30:00Z

Circle Salon Customized Workshops

That kindergarten report card forever haunts you. Doesn’t know purple; can’t use scissors.

You’ve since mastered the color wheel, but your clipping skills remain questionable.

Get schooled with a custom hair care class at Circle Salon, an ecofriendly Wicker...

Holy Mother

2009-06-29T08:30:00Z

Mother of Hermes Press Custom Stationery

pen n. an instrument for writing

write v. to form (letters, words, or symbols) on a surface such as paper

paper n. that stuff you used to write on with a pen

When was the last time you actually wrote...

Wheelin' and Ideelin'

2009-06-29T17:30:00Z

Dedicated E-mail: ideeli

To an ideel week.

SHOP
L.A.M.B. and Tumi Sample Sale
What: Up to 66 percent off L.A.M.B. handbags and Tumi luggage.
Why: Gwen Stefani + Rolls Royce of luggage = Music to our ears
When: Today, 11 a.m.-Tues., 11 p.m.

Lesson Planet

2009-06-26T08:30:00Z

Sustainable Living with Melissa Graham

Self-indulgent as you are, Twitter ain’t your thang.

Tweet yourself — and do some good — by enlisting the help of professional chef and cooking instructor Melissa Graham, Green City Market membership chair and founder of Monogramme Events & Catering.

The Weekend Guide

2009-06-25T08:30:00Z

What to Do This Weekend

You can do it; put your back into it.

TONE
The Dailey Method
What: Just-opened fitness studio’s classes fuse ballet barre work, core strengthening, stretching, and orthopedic exercises.
Why: One hour toward a better bod.
When: Daily. Check clients.mindbodyonline.com for...

Meals on Wheels

2009-06-24T08:30:00Z

Cook au Vin's Crepe Cart

Contestant No. 1: I’ll take French Stuff for $200, Alex.

Trebek: If not properly managed, this batter can get messy.

No. 1: Who is A-Rod on ’roids?

Trebek: Uh, no.

Contestant No. 2: What is Cook au Vin’s crepe cart?

Armpit Pity

2009-06-24T08:00:00Z

Dedicated E-Mail: Excessive Underarm Sweating

Like the old saying goes: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Especially when wearing silk, satin, or bright fabrics.

If you have constant sweat spots in your pits, you might suffer from a medical condition called hyperhidrosis — and you’re not...