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Lisa Zembruski and Fit Bodies, Inc.

New this year on I On The Scene will be special features focused on individuals and organizations that are on the forefront of providing opportunities to improve people’s overall well-being.

Discovering David Bowie

He dotted my musical journey through new wave, electronica, punk and rock. He was always a whisper in my ear, and appeared where I least expected.

Fight Winter Melancholy with these Five Easy Tips

For some, winter means a change in mood from cheery holiday spirits to feelings of sadness, anxiety, or melancholy. A dip in temperatures creates a dip in mental health for some, especially when there’s a lack of sunlight. Sleeping patterns change, self-esteem decreases and isolation becomes the norm.

I On Star Wars: The Force Awakens

It’s a great thing this review comes after the film’s opening weekend and not before. Otherwise, I’d have no idea how to tell you what needs to be told without saying too much. As a matter of fact, numbers for the opening weekend of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens are already available. Variety reports that, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens micronized box office records this weekend, racking up a monumental $238 million opening and justifying the Walt Disney Company’s $4 billion purchase of Lucasfilm.”

Mariachi Flor de Toloache

All-Female Band Mariachi Flor de Toloache join The Arcs at The Vic (Dec. 2 & 3)

The Arcs announced that female mariachi band Mariachi Flor de Toloache are set to open their shows as part of their Fall 2015 North American Tour. Dan Auerbach’s side project also features the ladies on The Arcs’ new album, Yours, Dreamily, as backup singers. Both bands perform on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2 and 3 at the Vic Theatre. Tickets available here.

Soup’s On for Winter in Chicago

From broth to bisque, you’re going to enjoy taking a tour of soup across the city. Check out these five belly-warming soups.

Winter Warmers: 6 Cocktails Guaranteed to Stave Off Autumn Chills

Despite the harsh winters that tend to accost the Midwest as the calendar year ends, the City of Big Shoulders is not one to shy away from seeking refuge. Especially if it means sipping on a cocktail sure to warm you up. Here are six of the Windy City’s best offerings to stop the winter chill.