CUSP Magazine: Summer Issue 2014

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CUSP 

MAGAZINE 

SUMMER ISSUE 2014 

JARED 

ROUBEN’S 

MOODY 

TONGUE 

“ 

Giving 

Giving Beer A Language” 

+// CELESTE BAR GETS REVIEWED 

// CHICAGO YOUTUBE & TWITTER PHENOM RAPPER ICEJJFISH 

// NEW MUSIC COMING THIS SUMMER 

// HIP-HOP SONGTRESS LILI K. TURNS TO JAZZ 

// ART & GENDER AT THE ART INSTITUTE 

// DRAG IN CHICAGO 

// HACKERSPACE(S) IN CHICAGO 

// WHERE TO “SELFIE” IN THE WINDY CITY 

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 

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INSIDE 

SUMMER 2014 ISSUE 

Table of Contents & Cover Photography 

AARON DOLAN 

MOODY TONGUE 

BREWMASTER 

JARED 

ROUBEN 

Founder Jared Rouben 

blends the styles and 

tastes of food and beer 

through his unique 

culinary brewing 

process at Moody 

Tongue, a new brewery 

in Pilsen. 

by 

Sophie Galaté 

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LILI K.talks new album, jazz, 

and more with Zach Miller 

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CONTENTS 

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DRAG IN CHICAGO 

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GENDER & THE ART INSTITUTE 28 

HACKERSPACE 

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DEPARTMENTS 

EDITOR’S NOTE 6 FOOD 8 MUSIC 16 

SELFIES IN CHICAGO 

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EDITOR’S NOTE 

by ZACH MILLER 

At CUSP Magazine, our primary goal is to represent the interests of our 

readers. As a Chicago-based magazine, that means supplying articles and 

information that is as diverse, innovative and stimulating as the city in which we 

work. 

In this second issue of CUSP Magazine – an online Arts, Culture and 

Entertainment magazine of Chicago – we tripled the page count of our pilot 

issue. We realized that diversity needs more room. On each page of CUSP 

Magazine’s Summer 2014 Issue, you’ll read stories rich with the cultural 

diversity that is inherent in Chicago. 

Our journalists studied the cultural phenomenon of collaborative workspaces 

in the city, investigated the role of gender in the Art Institute of Chicago, and 

interviewed the founder of a new Chicago brewery. We highlighted the success 

of local artist Lili K and reviewed newly-opened bars and restaurants. 

We compiled a list of recommendations for summer festivals and explored 

Chicago’s burgeoning drag scene. We even supply readers with our top spots 

for Chicago selfies! 

As Editor-in-Chief of CUSP Magazine, I was proud of the launch of our first 

issue in Spring 2014. Between a small group of like-minded, creative individuals, 

we generated a unique product that we could share with the world – for free. 

Now, with the release of our second issue, I’m beyond proud: I’m excited. Our 

readership grows each day, and with its expansion, our opportunities to report 

on Chicago culture increase. 

As journalists for a free-to-read magazine, our goal is not to get rich – it’s 

to inform. We promised readers in our first issue to report on the cultural 

phenomena of Chicago before they start trending. We promised readers 

to deliver information that is new, that is relevant and that is interesting. We 

promised a magazine that explores that which is on the cusp in Chicago, and to 

do so in an engaging, professional way. 

We at CUSP Magazine keep our promises. 

Just read on and see. 

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FOOD 

NEW OPENINGS // REVIEWS 

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FOOD // REVIEWS 

Celeste Bar Serves Up Celestial Spirits 

Written by CHLOE DOHERTY 

Celeste, located on 111 Hubbard St., in Chicago, opened in February by owners and 

brothers Rafid, Nader and Fadi Hindo, who emphasize spirits in the craft specialties of the 

turn-of-the-century inspired cocktail bar. “Celeste is all about spirits,” a team member for 

Celeste said. “[The barman] has actually gone to other countries to study the spirits including 

Mexico to study agave.” 

Celeste features a variety of drinks, like the astronomically-named cocktail The Constellation 

and signature cocktails like the Golden Filigree. They also serve specifically chosen wines and 

local, regional and international craft beers. To complement their specially selected spirits, 

Celeste offers both appetizers and entrees that feature seasonally and locally produced food 

like burrata cheese with smoked grapes and jidori chicken with a sherry truffle sauce. 

The Celeste staff is stocked with Chicago locals who specialize in celestial service. Fred 

Sarkis and Sterling Field, of Sable Kitchen and Bar and Carriage House respectively, create 

the classic cocktails at Celeste. Chef Aaron Lirette of Acadia concocts seafood dishes like 

halibut with Manila clams with Chef TJ Harville, formerly of Sofitel hotel. Celeste’s multilayered 

drinks and food emulate the two-story physical structure of the bar. Celeste’s dimly lit 

first floor includes a long, sleek, silver bar and black high-rise stools. Brick walls hold blackframed 

and intricately designed mirrors, making the small ground floor seem even bigger. 

The second-floor Deco Room offers a dining room reminiscent of the 1920s Chicago supper 

clubs, the Celeste team says. Upstairs, the menu expands on Celeste’s astronomical theme with 

additional categories like Waxing Crescent or Full Moon. Although it opened with very little 

media attention, the Celeste team said, Celeste has enjoyed a successful first few months. They 

said they hope to expand to a rooftop lounge as Chicago’s weather improves. 

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RESTAURANT FEATURE 

Moody 

Tongue 

for the 

Discerning Palate 

Jared Rouben’s culinary-inspired brewery opens in Chicago 

Written by SOPHIE GALATÉ 

Photography by AARON DOLAN 

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Founder Jared Rouben blends the styles and tastes of 

food and beer through his unique culinary brewing process at 

Moody Tongue, a new brewery in Pilsen. According to Rouben, 

the name of the brewery means “discerning palate,” and is an 

accurate reflection of his brewing style. 

“Beer is food and brewing is cooking,” said Rouben. 

According to Rouben, he has always had a passion for food. 

Growing up in a family enthusiastic about food, he was always 

involved in the kitchen. After graduating from Washington 

University in St. Louis, his love of food inspired him to attend 

culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), where 

he started his own beer pairing club. 

After graduating from the CIA, Rouben moved to Napa Valley 

to work in a Michelin Star restaurant. At first, he experimented 

with wine and encountered several complex beer varieties. While 

working in the restaurant, he was able to explore the substitution 

of beer instead of wine when pairing food with alcohol. 

“At the end of every shift, we were drinking beers,” said 

Rouben. “Beer just made sense and it worked.” 

Rouben was working with his home brew kit in Napa, buying 

ingredients from farmers markets and playing with flavors while 

brewing. 

“That’s when I realized I could approach brewing the same 

way I approach cooking,” Rouben said. 

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Rouben then went on to work 

at Per Se, a Three Michelin Star 

restaurant in New York City, and 

at Chelsea Brewing Company. 

According to Rouben, after 

teaching coworkers at Per Se what 

he had learned at Chelsea Brewing, 

he decided to attend brewing school 

and enrolled at Seibel Institute in 

Chicago. 

Following his formal education, 

Rouben began working at Goose 

Island and became a brewmaster 

for the company in 11 months. 

“As soon as I set foot in Goose 

Island, I felt I really got the 

opportunity to bring food and 

beer together,” Rouben said. 

Moody Tongue, a“farm-tobottle” 

experience, continues 

Rouben’s initiative to blend food 

and beer. Rouben has established 

relationships with several farmers 

in Illinois to include various 

ingredients in his culinary brewing 

process. 

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“It allows people to better 

understand what they love and 

don’t love,” Rouben said. 

“And most importantly, when 

they purchase it they will be 

happy, and the best way to do 

that is to educate [customers].” 

The “language” of cooking is 

a term some use when describing 

meals. According to Rouben, 

he wants people to use similar 

terms when talking about beer. 

“The reason why this is so 

important to me is because I 

think beer lacks a language,” 

Rouben said. 

“If we can come up with 

words that apply to beer the 

same way they apply to food, 

then I can guide you to a beer 

you can enjoy.” 

PILSEN EAST 

Moody Tongue 

2136 South Peoria Street 

Chicago, IL 60608 

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MUSIC 

REVIEWS, NEWS... // LOCAL & BEYOND 

Photos Source: facebook.com/icejjfish 

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MUSIC // REVIEWS 

For the Love of Infamy 

Written by EMILY CRUZ 

IceJJFish, the Aurora, Illinois-based rapper who is most infamously known for his single 

On the Floor, has recently dropped a new song, Sky High. Though IceJJFish isn’t as widely 

known as other Chicago rappers, he has become extremely popular (currently holding over 

100 thousand twitter followers), but for all the wrong reasons. 

To start off on a good note, unlike the vocals on this track, Sky High has a surprisingly 

decent beat. Though traditional and unoriginal, IceJJFish experiments with percussion and 

background harmonies to save Sky High from falling completely flat. 

Speaking of flat, IceJJFish once again tests the range of his vocal capabilities on Sky High. 

His wavering vocal pitch makes his music extremely hard to listen to, but also extremely 

addictive, which begs the question: What exactly is it about horrible music, like Sky High, that 

keeps the audience holding out for more 

Though Sky High isn’t good enough to be seriously considered as something worth your 

time listening to, to put it simply, the infamy of bad music can just draw you in. Though 

IceJJFish is off pitch and his pronunciation is abysmal, it’s fun to just see what he’s going to put 

out next. The most important thing to draw from Sky High is that, regardless of how terrible 

his music is, IceJJFish seems genuinely happy to produce music and will continue to do so for 

his own simple happiness. As IceJJFish writes on his Facebook page, “I love to make music. It’s 

something god created me for. Click to Listen to Sky High 

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Source: Blue Note Records 

MUSIC // NEWS 

José James Announces New Album 

“WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING” OUT JUNE 10. 

José James has announced a June 10 release date for his new album, While You Were 

Sleeping, his fifth studio album and his second album for Blue Note Records. While You Were 

Sleeping is the follow-up to his widely acclaimed R&B and jazz steeped No Beginning No 

End, and signals a new creative direction for the versatile singer-songwriter. The album was 

recorded in Brooklyn, NY, and was produced by José and Brian Bender. 

Pre-order now on Amazon or iTunes. Stream the album’s first single “EveryLittleThing” 

at NPR Music. 

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MUSIC // NEWS 

New Releases This Summer 

JUNE 2 

50 CENT Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win 

JUNE 3 

MATISYAHU Akeda 

JUNE 9 

KASABIAN 48:13 ; CHLÖE HOWL Chlöe Howl 

JUNE 10 

JACK WHITE Lazaretto ; O.A.R. The Rockville EP 

JUNE 16 

TIËSTO A Town Called Paradise 

JUNE 17 

LINKIN PARK The Hunting Party 

JUNE 23 

EXAMPLE Live Life Living ; ED SHEERAN x 

JUNE TBA 

COLLECTIVE SOUL See What You Started By Continuing 

JULY 4 

THE RED SUIT JUMPERS 4 

JULY 7 

La ROUX Trouble in Paradise ; MANIC STREET PREACHERS Futurology 

JULY 22 

BELLA THORNE Call It Whatever 

AUGUST 12 

STEVE AOKI Neon Future 

Dates subject to change 


MUSIC FEATURE 

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Lili 

K. 

Returns to Jazz for Debut Album 

Written by ZACH MILLER 

Photography by 

J. FRANK VISUALS 

& AARON DOLAN 


Photography by J. Frank Visuals 

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A fter releasing three EPs over the past three years, Chicago 

artist Lili K recently announced she is working on her first full-length 

album, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2014, according 

to her website. 

Her debut album, currently untitled, will be Lili’s first project that is 

comprised completely of live instrumentation, which is how she has always 

wanted to record, according to the artist. Lili’s current material includes 

many live elements, such as bass and keyboards, and she plays with a full 

band during live performances. According to Lili, her most recent EP, “My 

Favorite Things,” was recorded with primarily live instruments. 

“I want [the album] to be accurate to my live shows. I hate performing 

with a track, because really it’s about me and my band,” Lili K said. “[Live 

instrumentation] translates better.” 

In addition to incorporating more live instrumentation than her 

previous projects, Lili said she plans on returning to her original style of 

jazz and soul for her album. Often associated with Chicago’s hip-hop 

scene, Lili is renowned for blending her sultry voice and jazzy style with 

hip-hop, creating a unique sound that has pushed the 22-year-old artist to 

the forefront of Chicago’s music spotlight. 

“I kind of got caught up in the hip-hop scene, which is great, but I kind 

of miss what I came up on,” Lili said. “[The album] will be really jazz and 

soul-oriented to kind of get back to my roots.” 

These roots appear to be buried in a lifetime of music appreciation 

and performance. According to her website, Lili grew up in an artistic 

household in Milwaukee and began writing original music when she was 

10-years-old. After graduating from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, 

where she studied classical, opera and jazz vocals, Lili attended Columbia 

College Chicago. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Arts, Entertainment 

and Media Management in 2012, according to the site. 

“I went to school to understand the business aspects of everything,” 

Lili said. “So I understand the industry a bit more than a lot of artists do, 

especially new artists.” 


While attending Columbia, Lili released two EPs, “A Prelude to Hello” and “Metal Petals”, 

in collaboration with Peter CottonTale, a Chicago-based artist and producer. She released her 

third EP “My Favorite Things” on July 1, 2013. Since her sudden arrival onto Chicago’s music 

scene, Lili has worked with a number of artists, such as Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa, 

and has performed at several high-profile shows, such as SXSW and Summerfest, according 

to her website. 

“I’m trying to get better as a songwriter, as a vocal arranger [and] as a producer,” Lili said 

regarding her current goals for the album. “I’ve been doing some vocal arranging for other 

artists as well, and that’s been a lot of fun. I’m really into it, into putting things together and 

making more of a composition rather than just a song.” 

“Whenever I write, I kind of am thinking in song, even if it doesn’t turn into anything,” Lili 

said. “I have so many voice memos that are starts or little sections of songs that I’ll go back to 

and use eventually. Like my song, ‘Help’, I wrote like a year-and-a-half before I used it. It was 

written for something else, then when Lorine [Chia] and I wanted to work together, I was like, 

I have this song that would be perfect for us to use, and it came in handy.” 


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According to Lili, she will be working with several artists for her debut album, including 

CottonTale, who performed with her during her most recent show at The Shrine on March 4. 

“I love artists who create, who have talent, who don’t rely on so many effects and things to 

sound good,” Lili said. “But I do think [the music industry] has been oversaturated with how 

easy it is to become an artist now, with the internet and everything. I think that takes some of 

the specialness away.” 

“But it’s not my place to judge that,” Lili said. “I just love making the music that I want to 

make and I want to get better every day.” 


Photography by J. Frank Visuals 

Where 

to 

find 

Lili K. 

on 

the 

web 

lilikmusic.com 

Facebook 

Twitter 

Soundcloud 

YouTube 

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ARTS FEATURE 

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Gender 

Still a Man’s World 

the 

and 

Art 

INSTITUTE 

Written by 

EMILY CRUZ 


MATT LIEF ANDERSON 


As found in a CUSP Magazine 

study, the Art Institute of Chicago 

features male artists and their artwork 

more often than female artists, a trend 

that may lead to a misrepresentation of 

Chicago’s art community and culture. 

Throughout history, art museums have 

frequently demonstrated a preference 

for male-produced artwork over those of 

female artists. 

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This absence of women in art galleries 

inspired the rise of many advocacy groups that 

encourage a greater representation of femaleproduced 

artwork, such as The Guerrilla Girls, 

who formed in 1985 to fight sexism and racism 

in the art community. In 2012, the Guerrilla 

Girls held their exhibit Not Ready to Make Nice: 

Exhibition of Recent Guerrilla Girls’ Work at 

Columbia College Chicago. During that exhibit, 

the Guerrilla Girls stated that male-produced 

artwork dominated 90% of the Art Institute 

of Chicago’s Modern galleries and 82% of the 

museum’s Contemporary galleries. Today, the 

numbers have scarcely improved. According to 

a representative of the Art Institute, the museum 

does not file its artwork according to gender. So, 

I went into the Art Institute with a pen and paper 

and marked down each work of art based on the 

gender of its artist. In my discoveries, I found 

that 81% of the museum’s American Modern 

gallery and 89% of its Contemporary gallery are 

dominated by the artwork of male artists. 

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...in 2012... 

male-produced 

artwork dominated 

90% of the Art 

Institute of Chicago’s 

Modern galleries and 

82% of the museum’s 

Contemporary 

galleries. 

I was disappointed by these 

results. If museums like the Art 

Institute of Chicago fail to include 

an accurate representation of 

female artists, they distort the 

cultures of past and current 

societies to their audiences. 

Additionally, female artists and 

art students may feel discouraged 

by this lack of representation, which 

may deter them from contributing 

to the art community. 

“Sometimes artists are (quicktempered). 

When someone tells 

them no, they say yes. 

They want to break the rules 

and they want to change things,” 

said Frida Kahlo, a leader of 

the Guerrilla Girls, when asked 

if the absence of female artists 

in museums will affect future 

generations of artists. “For others 

it might be difficult because it’s 

not easy to work without role 

models.” 


LIFESTYLE/CULTURE FEATURE 

The 

Kings 

Though they’re 

not of noble descent, 

the kings and queens 

of Chicago’s drag 

culture are still 

considered royalty 

throughout the city. 

& 

Lavished with fine 

silk and sequence, 

the leaders of this 

growing community 

perform to all who 

have an open ear and 

an open mind. 

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Queens 

of 

Chicago 

Written by 

EMILY CRUZ 


FIERCEFINDER STUDIO 


Drag 

is a story, a performance and a 

way of life for many Chicagoans, one 

which offers limitless possibilities for 

its participants. In drag, one dons the 

persona of whatever gender she or he 

identifies with. Men may dress as women 

(queens), women may dress as men 

(kings) – all in pursuit of one’s truest 

representation of the self. 

Boystown, among many other 

communities throughout Chicago and 

the country, is thriving with drag culture. 

Television shows like RuPaul’s Drag 

Race, in which drag queens compete 

against one another for the title of 

America’s Next Top Drag Queen, have 

increased the awareness of drag culture 

to their American audiences. 

In Chicago, Ivory and Trannika Rex 

are popular names in the growing drag 

community. Leaders of the blossoming 

culture, both figures offer stories and 

insight on the city’s developing 

relationship with drag. 

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THE INTERVIEW 

WITH TRANNIKA REX AND IVORY IVORY 

>>Emily Cruz: Who inspired you to start drag 

>>Ivory Ivory: Before I started going out in full geish, I would go to the drag show at Berlin. It was then called 

The House of Santana. The girls of that show played a huge role in my desire to become Ivory. They were 

fearless, funny, beautiful creatures and I wanted to be a part of the madness. I took notes from HoS Queens like 

Ruby Dee, Trannika Rex and Miztress Vana. I enlisted the help of a fellow drag queen and friend, Debbie Fox, 

and with her help, I created a monster. 

>>Cruz: How do you define drag 

>>Trannika Rex: Drag to me is when someone dresses as a caricature of a woman. It’s very hard to define drag 

and I think RuPaul might have the best explanation: “We’re born naked and the rest is drag.” Drag is more 

about the end result than what the person defines [her/ 

>> Cruz: What do you find to be some of the biggest misconceptions about drag 

>>Trannika: The first thing my mother said when I told her [I was performing drag] was, “That’s cool, but 

it’s not like a fetish, right” And I said, “God no. My fetish is paying homeless people to come to my house 

and urinate on me. This is a hobby.” For me at least, drag is a job, not a sexual thing. I can’t say the same for 

everyone, though. Another weird stereotype is that drag queens are mean. We might be commanding, but most 

of the drag queens I know are sweet people who tend to look intimidating because they’re living characters. 

>>Cruz: How would you describe the drag community of Chicago 

>>Ivory: The drag scene in Chicago is great! Ivory was born and raised here, so there are a lot of nostalgic 

moments when I see other new girls starting how I did. There is a lot of opportunity here. There are multiple 

amateur drag contests which allow newer talent to showcase themselves to the public. I’m fortunate enough 

to perform often at varied shows like The Drag Matinee at Berlin, Drag Carnage and Face at Hydrate and 

Trannika’s Most Wanted at Scarlet, which I’m casted on. All these shows feature fan favorites and new girls, 

creating even more opportunity. Being able to work with a lot of girls regularly in these shows is what really 

builds a sense of community. When I’m with my girls, I’m home. 

>>Cruz: How do you think drag culture in Chicago is different from drag anywhere else 

>>Ivory: I’ve only experienced the drag scene in Denver and Chicago, so I can’t personally vouch for the 

drag scene anywhere else. All I can say is Chicago is hungry. A lot of these girls are working hard and working 

fast. We’re very brand-oriented. Creating a visual that screams your name. It’s easy to get lost in the crowd, so 

making yourself individual and unique is key. Chicago’s drag culture is also super fertile. Fact: A drag queen is 

born every five minutes. 

>>Cruz: With more and more people becoming interested with drag and taking part in drag, how do you see 

Chicago’s drag culture shifting from what it is now 

>>Ivory: It can only enrich it. The more people involved, the more chances to inspire and educate someone 

new. Everyone should try drag once. Building our army of Queens, one wig at a time. 


BUSINESS FEATURE 

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MAKE. 

HACK. 

CRAFT. 

Find Your 

Place at a 

Chicagoland 

Hackerspace 

A recent trend with 

increasing membership, 

Hackerspaces have found 

a niche in Chicago’s 

creative community. 

Hackerspaces, 

collaborative community 

workshops, are growing 

in popularity as a space 

to exercise creativity 

of all variety. They 

provide members with 

resources for 3D printing, 

woodworking, beer 

brewing and even welding. 

Members hail from 

diverse backgrounds and 

neighborhoods, but they 

all frequent hackerspaces 

for the same purpose: to 

create. 

Written, videographed, 

& photographed 

by AARON DOLAN 


PUMPING STATION: ONE, located at 3519 N. Elston Ave. is the 

largest hackerspace in Chicagoland and recently passed 300 members. The monthly membership fees are $40 or 

$70. The former is the “starving hacker” membership, which provides 24/7 access to the space. The $70/month 

full membership includes voting rights, storage space, the ability to run for a position on the board and discounted 

classes, according to Adam Dzak, the PR Director for the space. 

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As a member of Pumping Station: One, the opportunities for creation are only limited to your own creativity. 

The space includes a full woodworking area, metal works, welding and even resources for blacksmithing. A full 

working kitchen area is available for use, which boasts a section dedicated to brewing beer that is aptly named 

“Brewing Station: One”. This beer is then served at Beer Church, an event that happens twice a month at the 

hand-built bar in the front room of the space. 



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SOUTH SIDE HACKERSPACE, located at 2233 S. 

Throop St., has about 30 members, but are always expanding, according to Jessica Fong, PR 

Director of the space. The monthly membership fees are $28 or $50. $28/month provides 24/7 

access to the space, whereas $50/month includes locker space, voting rights and the ability to run 

for a position on the board. 

South Side Hackerspace was started two years ago as a coffee club and members shared time 

between apartments, according to Dmitriy Vysotskiy, Co-founder of the space. Once they were 

able to find a space, Dmitriy said, they charged members and started to build. The space currently 

occupies a 1,000 square foot space with three rooms. The main room accommodates meetings and 

the electronics area. One room in the back has a 3D printer while the other room has woodworking 

machinery, such as saws and drills. 


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WORKSHOP 88, located at 481 N. Main St. in Glen Ellyn, IL, was started 

in December of 2009 just outside of Chicago. This space has about 30 members with monthly 

memberships priced at $30 and $50. 

The $30 membership provides 24/7 access to the space, whereas the $50 membership includes 

full voting rights, free class registration and the ability to hold office, according the space’s Advisor, 

Andrew Morrsion. 

Workshop 88 hosts classes with the library to educate students on subjects like circuit boards, 

because those topics can be taught in a workshop-based setting. They also try to host classes in the 

space at least twice a month according to Morrison. 

A full electronics lab complete with a 3D printer, a woodworking room with saws and drills, and 

a main room with a meeting table and vinyl cutter is available for use in the space. 


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HACK HOSTEL, provides affordable, short-term housing for aspiring 

developers, designers, and tech entrepreneurs located in Chicago. The goal was to create a living 

space that fosters creativity and camaraderie between the web developers, designers, students and 

entrepreneurs that are living here. 

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CHICAGO 

SUMMER 

FESTIVALS 

10 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

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BY 

CUSP STAFFERS 

CHLOE DOHERTY 

& AARON DOLAN 


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CHLOE DOHERTY 

CHICAGO 

SUMMER 

FESTIVALS 

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1. Ravinia June 5 through September 14 

Ravinia is the perfect festival to take advantage of Chicago’s whole summer and will feature a variety 

of artists and shows including John Legend, OneRepublic, James Taylor, Joss Stone and more. 

>> visit website 

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2. Wicker Park’s Green Music Festival June 21 & 22 

Wicker Park’s Green Music Fest provides entertainment while remaining environmentally friendly 

with green vendors and musical guests. 

>> VISIT WEBSITE 

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3. World’s Largest Block Party June 27 & 28 

Who wouldn’t want to be part of the World’s Largest Block Party This event features a battle of 

bands and an atmosphere that can’t be beat. 


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4. Chive Fest June 28 

After taking place in Seattle, Denver, and Dallas, this marks the first year Chive Fest will be in 

Chicago. The lineup includes Empire of the Sun, Matt & Kim, White Arrows and more. 


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5. Taste of River North June 18 through June 20 

Chicago is famous for two things: food and music. Listen to live music while tasting food from 

well-known River North restaurants such as Fleming’s, Jake Melnick’s, The Green Door, and more. 


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CHICAGO 

SUMMER 

FESTIVALS 

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by 

AARON DOLAN 

1. LOOPS & VARIATIONS MAY 29 through JULY 3 (EVERY THURSDAY AT 6:30PM) 

These are a free concert series, presented by DCASE and the City of Chicago, in Millenium 

Park that anyone can attend. Fairly well known acts are booked for some of these such as Dan 

Deacon last summer. 


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2. DOWNTOWN SOUND June 2 through AUGUST 11 (EVERY MONDAY AT 6:30PM) 

These are a free concert series, presented by DCASE and the City of Chicago, in Millenium 

Park that anyone can attend. These concerts tend to be more rock-focused. Russian Circles 

close out the summer this year. 


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3. burger fest July 12 & 13 

Burgers galore and so much more await you at this unique fest in Roscoe Village. Restaurants 

from around the city set up here to impress with their own spin on an American favorite. 


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4. Green Music Fest June 21 & 22 

Located right under the Damen Blue Line stop in Wicker Park, this donation-based street fest 

is a great time. They are able to get large acts like Dinosaur Jr. 


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5. Northcoast Music Festival august 29 through August 31 

This festival is a great way to end the summer. It takes place over Labor Day weekend and is 

in its fifth year. They’ve booked big headliners like Bassnectar to ensure that you won’t be 

disappointed. 


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The “It’s Not Like I’m Drunk” Cocktail 

2 oz. tequila 

1 oz. triple sec 

1/2 ounce lime juice 

Salt 

1 too many 

1 automobile 

1 missed red light 

1 false sense of security 

1 lowered reaction time 

Combine ingredients. Shake. 

Have another. And another. 

Never underestimate ‘just a few.’ 

Buzzed driving is drunk driving.

SOPHIE’S 

SELFIES 

8by 

SOPHIE GALATÉ 

Eight Places in Chicago, 

plus One Obvious Location, 

to Step Up Your Selfie Game. 

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“With this 

view of the 

skyline 

(of course) 

from 

The Lincoln 

1Park Zoo.” 


“Cruising down 

Michigan Avenue 

2in a horse and buggy.” 

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3“With this 

homie, the 

J. Seward 

Johnson 

“Allow Me” 

Statue on 

Delaware 

Place, in 

River North, 

especially 

during 

Stanley Cup 

Finals.” 


4“With this 

head at The 

Museum of 

Contemporary 

Art.” 

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5 

“The 

300 Level 

at The United Center.” 


6“With 

some 

tasty 

treats 

at Oak 

Street 

Beach.” 

“At 

the 

7Oak 

Street 

Beach 

with 

MLK.” 

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“On 

the 

Ferris 

Wheel 

at 

Navy 

Pier.”

“And finally, the most-selfie-suitable place 

in the world, The Bean (obviously).” 


HuNGEr 

sINGs 

IN tHE 

sHoWEr, 

too. 

1 IN 6 AMErIcANs struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr. 

toGEtHEr 

WE’rE 

Hunger is closer than you think. reach out to your local food bank 

for ways to do your part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today. 

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COMMENTARY 

WISHING YOU 

SUMMER 

Many people in the world believe that ladybugs are a good omen. They 

can symbolize a turn of good luck in cash flow, love, or that a wish may be 

granted. However, people associate the killing of a ladybug with bad luck. 

LUCK 



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