Category Archives: fun

La Burque

Posted on January 13, 2012 by hermyt

Theme song for the year. Song, not video. Because the Rio Grande does not look like that, at least not around these parts. Duran Duran – Rio Tweet

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Chicago Guide

Posted on December 30, 2011 by hermyt

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everybody! So, before my Chi-town cred completely runs out, I shall reveal my not-secrets to how I managed to not run out of things to do in the awesome city that is Chicago. (An … Continue reading →

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PSA: SPG Thursday and Swing Lessons Sunday!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by hermyt

SPG Improv Third Thursday Show Thursday, April 21, 6pm Seabury 250, Grad Student Commons, Northwestern University Laughs and Pizza Provided. NSDS Swing Lessons Cook Hall Atrium, Northwestern University Starting: Sunday, April 24 6:30pm – Advanced Blues 7:30pm – Intro to … Continue reading →

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SPG Improv’s February Show

Posted on February 19, 2011 by hermyt

Looking for a reason to spend a beautiful saturday indoors? Check out the video from SPG Improv’s 3rd thursday show. It’s one of our stronger shows in recent memory, so I’m posting it here. If you’ve only got 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Sub-par Thoughts

Posted on August 10, 2010 by hermyt

A few weekends ago, I played my first round of golf since a torturous 18-hole round of golf during my high school senior week that was more akin to “golf-cart polo” that served as my introduction to the game.   … Continue reading →

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PSA: Chicago Summer Fun

Posted on June 13, 2010 by hermyt

The official start of summer is over a week away, but Chicago’s festival season is already buzzing. Just this past weekend we had Lit Fest, Blues Fest, Rib Fest, Midsommerfest, Party at St. Mike’s, Wine Fest, Old Town Arts Fair, … Continue reading →

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Lord Stanley's Cup: Chicago vs. Philadelphia

Posted on May 29, 2010 by hermyt

*edit* Added category for “large buildings” The sports analysts have weighed in on the Blackhawks vs Philadelphia matchup for the Stanley Cup Finals, and the general consensus seems to be that while Philadelphia will have a punchers’ chance, Chicago will … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Returns

Posted on March 24, 2010 by hermyt

It’s almost frisbee season again, so I figured a little clip from our final pickup game of last summer would be appropriate.   Stall ten!   Tweet

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In which I vainly attempt to be a food blogger…

Posted on January 13, 2010 by hermyt

Over the Christmas break, I went to my first certifiably fancy-shmancy restaurant in Chicago, Spring, home of Chef Shawn McClain, James Beard Winner 2006.     Generally not the sort of place I dine at, but my good friend wyu … Continue reading →

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PSA: Buddy Guy

Posted on December 19, 2009 by hermyt

For those of you in the Chicago Area who haven’t seen BUDDY GUY, you owe it to yourself to see the living blues guitar legend. He’s 73, has charisma in spades, and rocks harder in one night than you will … Continue reading →

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