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Mauricio Ramirez sat down with Taylor from CUSP Magazine to discuss his roots in graffiti, vibrant colors and his art studio at Lacuna Art Loft in Pilsen.

Amara Enyia sat down with CUSP Magazine to discuss Chicago politics, culture and how her roots have anchored her to Chicago while she spreads her message.

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This is why Chicago is the best place to live! This awesome time lapse of Chicago will make you want to move here! http://www.movoto.com/blog/opinions/chicago-second-city/

Come out and support your Official Chicago Sky as they take on the Atlanta Dream at 5:00PM today at the Allstate Arena. These next few games are huge for the Sky as they are about to enter the playoffs and bid for the 2014 WNBA Championship! Go Sky! http://www.ticketmaster.com/chicago-sky-vs-atlanta-dream-rosemont-illinois-08-10-2014/event/04004C6ECD098374?artistid=1020273&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7&tm_link=artist_msg-0_04004C6ECD098374

Who could go for a cocktail right about now? Mercadito Chicago has some of the best craft cocktails! So come on by and give it a try. I 100% guarantee you will love this place. http://www.mercaditorestaurants.com/chicago/

Is female rock your type of jam this summer? The Welcome is an amazing rock band from Chicago! You will want to listen to their music because they truly know how to rock! You don't believe me? Well then judge for yourself and check them out below. http://thewelcome.bandcamp.com/

We still can't believe how great Lollapalooza was this year! For those of you who could not make it out this year, here is your link to the 2014 Lollapalooza Mega Picture Gallery. Some of these photos are hilarious so make sure to check it out! http://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/super-page/your-lollapalooza-2014-mega-picture-gallery/

Click here to check out the album for yourself or visit cuspmagazine.com for more information on the violence plaguing our city. 

Do you think that snacking at night is bad for you? Well think again! That's right, science says midnight snacking is good for! This sounds crazy but it is proven to be true. Studies show that a late-night snack can help you sleep more soundly, leaving you more refreshed the next morning than your peers who skipped the midnight fridge raid. Continue reading below: http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/midnight-snacking-is-healthy

If you are an independent artist in Chicago, you need to read this article! According to Forbes magazine, YouTube is about to delete independent artists from its site. So what does that mean for new artists? If you don't have enough views on your YouTube video, your video will be taken down from the site, which means that it cannot be viewed on YouTube. Make sure to check out the link below and see what else Forbes has to say: http://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2014/06/18/youtube-is-about-to-delete-independent-artists-from-its-site/

Now that Lollapalooza is over it's time for more fun events happening in Chicago. With these 40 exciting events occurring in Chicago you are bound to have a good time with family and friends. Check out the article below: http://www.timeout.com/chicago/blog/40-exciting-things-opening-in-chicago-in-august

Chicago is a musical omnivore’s paradise because it is a major center for music in the United States, with a variety of genres. There are many new talented artists on the rise in Chicago. Many groups are making Chicago’s music scene a lot livelier and more diverse than it previously was years ago. One artist on the rise to look out for is Chicago native, Dylan Lloyd. Dylan Lloyd is the next hip-hop sensation. He even invented a new sub-genre of pop music called “Cool Pop.” Check out his music below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DX9pBbSNcg

Are you a regular concert goer? Are you looking for a website that has all the events in your area? Well I found the website just for you! EventChimp is a promotion page that lists all the concerts in your area. You can select the genre of music, artist, city/state, date, etc. This site has it all and it's the best way to keep track of all your concert events in Chicago. http://eventchimp.co/chicago/concerts

Today is the last day for Lollapalooza and the lineup is awesome! Make sure to share with us your photos via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Rock on and have a great last day at the festival. http://www.lollapalooza.com/2014-lineup-by-day/

Looking to hear some new music? Why not listen to up-and-coming Chicago breakout rapper Vic Mensa? Check out his music video to his latest single, "Feel That' here

So you got your weekend pass for Lollapalooza this weekend? Great. But, do you really know what you're getting yourself into? Check out Chicago magazine's helpful "Do's" and "Don'ts" and complete survival guide to the festival. And what we believe to be the most important tip...HYDRATION! From water...(ok maybe a little alcohol hydration wouldn't hurt either......)