Donna Summer the Last Dance

Neighborhood Guides: Uptown's History

Aragon Ballroom in 1976 via Uptown Update

One of the most exciting things about TVB's new HQ in Uptown is the neighborhood's history. As we've mentioned, we'll have free tours during the June 10th event and the guide will be sharing tales of the neighborhood and historic Aragon. In case you want to prep, you can read up on Uptown's glittery and gritty past on the Uptown Chicago History blog.

Uptown Theatre interior via Chuckman

Luxe on a Budget: Laurel Mushroom Lamps

If you like the look of the Laurel mushroom table and floor lights but can't exactly afford the $1,500 price tag for, you know, a lamp, check out some more affordable options we found for sale.

Stemlite mushroom lamp from CreativeandCollected, $325

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Dream Home: Flashdance Loft

Can I live here please? A huge, industrial loft full of plants with tons of natural light is my total dream home. 

Oh hello living room nook with a wood burning fireplace and cozy couches. 

Plants on a greenhouse level of awesome. More after the jump.

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Guess the Year: Baseball

PHOTO #1 courtesy Paul-W

Time for another Guess the Year! Baseball season is upon us. See if you can guess the year each of these amatuer baseball photos were taken. Then check our Facebook Page to find the answer and check your results. Let us know how you did in the comments!

PHOTO #2 courtesy kbreenbo

PHOTO #3 courtesy Walter G. Richardson

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