Linkin Park will Live Stream Chester Bennington Tribute Concert
(from rollingstone.com)
Linkin Park announced Friday that the band would live-stream their all-star Chester Bennington tribute concert in Los Angeles. The sold-out “Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington” will begin streaming at Linkin Park’s YouTube page starting 7:45 PM PST on October 27th, the group revealed Friday. (MORE HERE)
What Local Craft Beer Goes Best With Your Halloween Candy?
(from chicagoist.com)
It’s almost Halloween, and that means candy, candy and more candy. But why should kids have all the fun of the season? Here are some tips for pairing your favorite craft beers with your favorite Halloween candies.
Gummy Worms
Illuminated Brewworks Astronaut Orange Juice
“It’s an unfiltered New England-style IPA, and it mimics the taste of Tang, hence the name,” explains Gatz. “Even if each end of the worm is flavored differently, most of those flavors will go well with the orange.”
Snickers
Alter Brewing Company Dan’s Brown
“I don’t know about you, but when I eat chocolate, it makes me a little thirsty,” says Katz. “People usually go with milk, but I think a brown ale washes it down and brings out the flavors of it.” This brown ale from Alter has toffee and caramel notes, which pair well with snickers.
Billie Joe Armstrong and Kat Von D have collaborated on ‘Basket Case’ eyeliner
(from nme.com)
The product hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Billie Joe Armstrong and tattoo artist/model Kat Von D have collaborated to create a brand new eyeliner which, of course, is going by the name of Basket Case Liner.
BEST BURGER JOINTS IN AMERICA – See what Chicago establishment made the list
(from thrillist.com)
THESE DAYS IT’S DIFFICULT NOT to find yourself in the general vicinity of an outstanding burger. Americans’ love of all forms of beef between buns has grown so passionate that it seems like every restaurant that opens feels compelled to put a burger on its menu. (MORE HERE)
Now I have my retirement plan. Of course you can’t have a list of “Best Burger Joints In America” w/o including Chicago. See below which Chicago establishment made the list + some regional favorites as well.
KOPP’S FROZEN CUSTARD
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Don’t let the moniker fool you — Kopp’s is very much a burger joint, although the burgers and the custard are by no means mutually exclusive experiences.
MILLER’S BAR
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
In the years since 1947, a lot has changed in the Detroit area, but through thick and thin, one thing has remained a constant: the burger at Miller’s Bar.
SMALL CHEVAL
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
One could arguably call Small Cheval’s older sibling Au Cheval a burger joint, given the way its signature burger became a nationwide sensation that still inspires two-hour waits. But the burger is still but a single item on a wide-ranging menu.
Early reviews for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 look great (NO SPOILERS)
One of the things people are super excited for this Halloween is not the sexy fidget spinner costume (yes, that lame idea is real) but it may be the stream dream that is Season 2 of the 80’s throwback of the horror/scifi series ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix. The early reviews are coming in and it looks like our collective expectations of the weird goings-on in Hawkins, IN will be met with a delightful adventure of charismatic kids, interdenominational monsters, and the conspiracy to conceal all the chaos from the public. New episodes are going up on Netflix this Friday, October 27th so get your Eggo waffles ready.
Here is a look at the early reviews with NO SPOILERS.
Stranger Things had an almost impossible task when it came to following up on a first season that had near-universal acclaim. That it’s still engaging, gorgeous looking, and smartly written is a truly impressive feat. The show didn’t hit any reset buttons; it let every character grow and change, and it’s just remarkable. This is a show growing naturally into itself and does everything to make the nine-hour commitment worth it. – Gizmodo
Much of the new season asks various residents of Hawkins where their true homes are. It’s not a spoiler to say that they find refuge, as most of us do — if we’re lucky — in each other. – Variety
Here the team at Collider breaks down everything they could from the first six episodes released to press for reviews. It looks like a grand return for the most talked about TV show in years.
Plus the soundtrack for this show continues it’s new wave synth-nightmare vibe which is just a great spice to already great stew that is ‘Stranger Things’. Listen to the creeptacular track -by-track preview for Season 2, done by composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein.
Guy in Canada Fined for Singing C+C Music Factory While Driving
A guy in Canada was singing C&C Music Factory’s “Everybody Dance Now” while driving when 4 cops pulled him over and hit him with a ticket for $149. Granted, it’s not the best song, but that’s nuts!
What song would you be caught belting out while driving?
Cops Called for NJ Halloween Display
This Halloween display has neighbors in New Jersey all bent out of shape. They even called the police because they felt it was so realistic. Did they owner go too far or is this just another example of #fakeoutrage? NJ.Com has the entire story and more pics HERE.
Photo credit: Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Pug Yoga 2018 Calendar
Alex Hooper from Comedy Central’s Roast Battle 2 or Fox’s New Girl loves to make people laugh almost as much as he loves pugs and yoga. So he’s decided to make a calendar and could use your help to meet his goal.
Portugal. The Man Gets Lit Up
I love when people take Halloween to the next level. Check out the Edwards Landing Lights house in Virginia who coordinated Portugal. The Man’s Feel It Still with their Halloween light display…
Know of any other good ones? Tweet me!
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MOE’S TAVERN IS IN LINCOLN PARK!
Replay Lincoln Park has completely transformed its rear bar into Moe’s Tavern from “The Simpsons!” DUFF BEER FOR ALL!!!
From DNA Info: Owen Mark Kwiatkowski said he and his wife Jessica took the task of transforming the bar into Moe’s very seriously. They spent hours researching the bar to catch little details only super-fans might notice.
“We did research on which episodes featured Moe’s, and we’d watch it together, pause it, take pictures — there are so many details in the show,” Kwiatkowski said. “If you were just watching the show, it would go by so quickly.”
So far the response has been phenomenal.
“It’s crazy,” Kwiatkowski said. “People are getting all geeked out about it.”
The bar hosted a “Simpsons” trivia night on Wednesday with questions Kwiatkowski said were incredibly obscure, and the winners of the night got almost every question right (“How do they know all that?” Kwiatkowski said with a laugh). Moe’s will host another “Simpsons” trivia night on Wednesday.
Replay opens at 5 p. Mondays-Thursday, 3 p. Fridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays.
I wonder how many prank calls the bartenders are getting…
<3 @laurenoneil
William Patrick Corgan Covered Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball”
I don’t know how I feel about this. Maybe it’s the visual. Or maybe I really like it? Either way I need some time to collect my thoughts.
DIY STRANGER THINGS INSPIRED COSTUMES! Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes
If you’ve waited until the last minute to pick a Halloween costume here a few Stranger Things DIY costume ideas that look pretty easy to make.
Alice Merton Turned Her Nomadic Past Into An Alterna Hit
(from billboard.com)
Berlin-based pop singer Alice Merton maps the Billboard debut of “No Roots,” which sits at No. 16 on the Alternative Songs Chart (dated the week of Oct. 28).
She grew up loving classical music
At age 5, Merton began training in classical piano and clarinet. “I loved a lot of the romantic composers,” she says, name-dropping Chopin and Rachmaninoff. After moving to Munich in her teens, she discovered a massive music library in the city and started listening to The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs and The Alan Parsons Project. (MORE HERE)
We are beyond thrilled that Alice Merton will be our next guest for Queued Up Artist Showcase!! Tickets are only $10!! (BUY TICKETS HERE)
Here’s the video from her current hit single No Roots
THE MOST POPULAR LIQUOR IN EVERY STATE
This is not a good hangover cure!!
Skimming Devices Found Across The City
Chicago police have issued a new warning after more than a dozen ATM skimming devices have been found across the city.
The skimmers can steal critical personal information. Police said someone attached the devices inside the ATMs and also placed cameras to record PIN numbers as they are entered in some instances.
The alert comes after police said ATM skimmers were found at several Walgreens stores in the Loop.
- Associated Bank, 5200 block of N. Central Ave on September 23, 2017
- Walgreens, 1500 block of W. Fullerton Ave on September 26, 2017
- 7-11, 10700 block of S. Ewing Ave on September 27, 2017
- Walgreens, 1600 block of W. Belmont Ave on October 2, 2017
- Fifth Third Bank, 600 block of W. Diversey Pkwy on October 4, 2017
- Chase Bank, 5600 block of W. Montrose Ave on October 6, 2017
- Walgreens, 400 block of N. Michigan Ave on October 8, 2017
- Walgreens, 2300 block of W. Irving Park Rd on October 8, 2017
- Fifth Third Bank, 0-100 block of W. Division St on October 9, 2017
- Walgreens, 3100 block of W. Irving Park Rd on October 11, 2017
- Walgreens, 200 block of W. Madison St. on October 12, 2017
- Walgreens, 100 block of N. State St on October 12, 2017
- Walgreens, 0-100 block of W. Monroe on October 18, 2017
Chicago police recommend checking the ATM card slot and PIN pad, which should not be loose and to cover your hand when you enter your PIN. Cards should not have any problem or irregularity when placed in the card reader and if there is, do not use the ATM.
In response to the skimming devices found at Walgreens, a spokesperson said in a statement, “Any business that offers an ATM as a convenience to their customers could face this issue. The ATMs in our drugstores are owned and operated by a third party and at our request they will immediately begin to inspect all ATMs in our Chicago locations.”
A spokesperson with Citibank, whose ATMs are found inside Walgreens, released a statement saying, “Protecting our customers from fraudulent activity is a critical priority for Citi. Our customers are not liable for any fraud or unauthorized use of their accounts.”
Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call the Chicago Police Financial Crimes Unit at (312) 746-9661,
Expert William Kresse, “Professor Fraud” at Governor’s State University, says there are ways to protect yourself.
“Look for a tightness when you place that card in there that might indicate that a skimmer has been placed on that machine. Don’t use it if you have any doubts. There are enough ATMs in this town,” he said.
Kresse said if the card is hard to put in the slot, it is a warning sign.
“If the card is hard to put in the slot, there could be a skimmer placed internally or if there is something that looks like it is added on, that’s an external skimmer. Again, your best bet is to go to a financial institution, they tend to have the later machines that have got the anti-tampering technology built into them,” he said.
Kresse said it is best to avoid standalone ATMs, if at all possible.
Many times, scammers need to physically be there to obtain your pin. Make sure you cover your hand when entering your pin and watch for people looking over your shoulder or even recording you. Also, check the ATM keypad for what is known as a plastic overlay that can also record your pin when you touch the keypad. To be extra safe, you should also change your PIN regularly. More from DNA info.
Have you ever had your personal information stolen? How did you find out?
<3 @laurenoneil
Foo Fighters Returing to Wrigley!
Foo Fighters are coming back to Wrigley Field!
The first 2018 North American dates of the Concrete and Gold world tour have been confirmed and includes the band’s return to Chicago’s Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 29. Show time is 7:00pm. Tickets on sale Friday, November 10 at 10:00am and will be available online at www.cubs.com/foo.
The Capital One cardholder pre-sale will begin Monday, November 6 at 10:00am. Click HERE for more details and information.
Come on! A Sexy Fidget Spinner Costume?
There’s a company called Dolls Kill and they just released a new costume for Halloween . . . the SEXY FIDGET SPINNER. It’s a silver leotard with the stomach and back cut out . . . and it has two fidget spinners lining up with the boobs. Yeah.
They’re selling it for $38 at DollsKill.com, and if you’re into it, you should probably order it ASAP so it gets to you in time for Halloween. Of all the “sexy” costumes, is this one the worst idea yet, or would you wear it?
WATCH: College Kid Boldly Drums w/ Foo Fighters on Queen Cover
Pierce is a student at the University of South Carolina, who decided during a recent show that he would hold up a sign that read: “DRUMS ON ‘UNDER PRESSURE’?” It paid off, as Dave pulled him up on stage for a surreal moment that would make most fans scream “HOLY S#%&!” over and over again in their brains.
And he backs his confidence with some serious drumming chops. Check it out the Queen cover (1:30 if you want to just get to the music). — [eric]
Blue Planet II Looks Amazing!
