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Chicken soup for the soul

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Entertainment comes in many forms. You wanna be a cabaret star, get emotional at a play, join a cult... I even found myself on a roadtrip! In the end it is all about "chicken soup for the soul"!

 1. Terry Bison Ranch Resort

51 I-25 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 634-4171
5.0 star rating
  8/17/2011

There is something very therapeutic and blissful about being among a herd of bison. Perhaps it is the majesty of the beautiful beast or their calmness. Either way, it is one of the must-do activities for me when I am in bison territory.

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 2. Muntu Dance Theatre Of Chicago

7127 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 241-6080

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: Greater Grand Crossing

5.0 star rating
  3/22/2011 ROTD 4/18/2011 First to Review

There are times when one needs to attend an artistic event to reignite the soul.

"Oh Sinnerman, where you gonna run to?
Sinnerman, where you gonna run to?
Where you gonna run to?
All on that day"

After heeding Nina Simone's call, THIS Sinnerman headed to…More »

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 3. The Vic Theatre

3145 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-0449

Categories: Performing Arts, Cinema, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Lakeview

1.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

This is the poor, crass cousin of Chicago theater. The whole place is a vomit dump.

I was afraid to drop anything on the floor. It looked like the floor of a sleazy sex club.... don't ask me how I know about sleazy sex clubs.

We went to see Duffy. She…More »

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 4. Black Ensemble Theater

4450 North Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4451

Categories: Performing Arts, Cinema

Neighbourhoods: Ravenswood, Uptown

5.0 star rating
  1/27/2008

This review comes a little too late, but better late than never

We went to watch "Nina Simone: The High Priestess Speaks" in fall 2006. I am a die hard fanatic of Nina Simone, how can I not go? I'll never forgive myself if I never see this. After all,…More »

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 5. Davenport's

1383 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-1830

Categories: Music Venues, Performing Arts, Comedy Clubs

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

5.0 star rating
  2/1/2008

I was going to climb on to the piano and pretend I am Liza Minelli but, my partner stopped me from going crazy.....i tells ya, it was the "36 Ebony" drink I had....vodka and dark chocolate liqueur ....mmmmm!!

Its been a while since I went to a piano…More »

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 6. International Society for Krishna Consciousness

1716 W Lunt
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0900

Category: Hindu Temples

Neighbourhood: Rogers Park

5.0 star rating
  6/22/2007 First to Review

I have been here a couple of times. I am not a big religious person or anything but, I wanted to check this place out. I had a wonderful time and everyone made me feel welcome. There was no "conversion talk" like other places. You can get a…More »

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 7. SmallBar

2049 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-2727

Categories: Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Ukrainian Village

3.0 star rating
  7/25/2007

I went here once after attending an event at the Wag Art Works. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and my friends got a pizza. Both items were just OK. Your typical bar food. Nothing special.

I ordered a Cosmo and the waitress looked at me as if I do not…More »

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 8. Cocktail

3359 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-1420

Categories: Gay Bars, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: Lakeview

4.0 star rating
  11/24/2008

I haven't been to a boystown bar in ages. I am not the stay-late-and-party-till-the-s un-comes-up kind. I am too old for that $hit. Hell, I am getting close to 30. You know what that means? I am almost 50 in gei years.

I took my fabulous friend Preet…More »

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 9. Lincoln Village Cinemas 1-6 - CLOSED

6341 N McCormick Rd
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 604-4071

Category: Cinema

Neighbourhood: North Park

3.0 star rating
  2/18/2008

WTF? #1: Had to wait outside in the freezing wind to get tickets because the ticket counter faces outside. Had to ask my man to pinch my butt to make sure I still have some sensation left. Now, the people waiting in line thought it was strange but, I…More »

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 10. Promontory Point

5491 S S Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 747-6620

Categories: Beaches, Parks

Neighbourhood: Hyde Park

5.0 star rating
  6/9/2007

Ah, good times. A summer evening on the point with my partner , dog and a picnic basket. Can't ask for anything more.

This was the best part of living in Hyde Park near the lake. We took our dog to the point everyday. He loved it. Every Sunday we used…More »

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 11. Yelp Gets Hot Elite Event @ LakeShore Athletic Club

211 N Stetson Ave
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 856-9418

Category: Local Flavor

Neighbourhood: The Loop

5.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

I am allergic to working out. The very thought of going to a gym makes me heave. However, I went to this event for two reasons: A. yoga, B. watch LOL make a fool of himself.

Both missions accomplished.

JT and JZ hooked us up with some sweet activities.…More »

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 12. Yelp Holiday Bash at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro

3905 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60686
(773) 248-3905

Category: Irish

Neighbourhood: North Center

4.0 star rating
  12/5/2007

I was somewhat worried going to the Yelp party because any Irish bistro in Chicago conjures up memories of being filled with smoke. Being allergic to second hand smoke, I hesitated to go to the party.

But, the upstairs was clean and spacious. I did…More »

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 13. Wicker Park Farmers Market

Wicker Park Ave & Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Farmers Market

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

5.0 star rating
  6/5/2007

I always look forward to this market opening. They have great produce and flowers. I love the different types of egg plants and potatoes you can get here. A must for every person who likes to cook. Make sure to take enough cash because you will want…More »

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 14. Landmark Century Centre Cinema

2828 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 509-4949

Category: Cinema

Neighbourhood: Lakeview

5.0 star rating
  6/11/2007

I love this place just because it shows independent movies that you cannot find elsewhere. The movie halls are clean and well maintained. I have always had a good experience here.

We usually eat at the Chinese  restaurant close to this cinema hall…More »

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 15. Badlands National Park

20695 SD Hwy 240
Interior, SD 57750
(605) 433-5362

Categories: Parks, Hiking

5.0 star rating
  6/3/2008

I never felt so insignificant in my life. It's the feeling of realizing you are nothing but a minuscule part in a vast world.

You have to drive through Badlands to understand the grandeur of it. The tall mountains stand against vast stretches of land…More »

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 16. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Keystone, SD 57751
(605) 574-2515
4.0 star rating
  6/4/2008 First to Review

The best views, besides from the amphitheater, are from the parking lot.

Definitely see it at night when it is illuminated. The faces glow with pride.

It was smaller than what I expected but, definitely higher. I only saw it on postcards before and…More »

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 17. Corn Palace

612 N Main St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-8427

Categories: Local Flavor, Museums

2.0 star rating
  6/12/2008

What the eff?

Why do I keep being perpetrated in South Dakota? First, it was Wall Drug and now it is Corn Palace. I love a crass tourist attraction like most people, but this was a disappointment.

We kept seeing signs for "world's only corn palace",…More »

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 18. Apache Trail Scenic Byway

State Route 88
Apache Junction, AZ 85219

Category: Local Flavor

5.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

The best part of our family trip to Arizona, besides Grand Canyon. Among of the top three scenic trails I've driven through.

Discover old gold mines, go under a mine to understand how people mined for gold in the 50s, hear the legend of Superstition…More »

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 19. Custer State Park

13329 US Hwy 16A
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 255-4515

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  6/12/2008

One of the best parks I've visited in my life. Seriously!

After paying a short visit to Mt. Rushmore, we decided to drive to Custer park. I read about it online and the thought of seeing one of the largest buffalo/ bison herds got me all excited. It…More »

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"Diamond Life!"

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Chicago, IL

Yelping Since

May 2007

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I am fighting pygmy hippos in Liberia