A Special Self Defense Class for Women at Brazil-021

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Brazil-021 School of Jiu-Jitsu hosted a special event at their Arlington Heights location on Sunday. This event celebrated empowerment of women, the growth of female presence in the jiu-jitsu community, and supported 3 of the school’s own female competitors. I attended to support women athletes and learn some new …

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Interior Design: Thomas O’Brien Appearance For Walter E. Smithe Collaboration

This is exciting news, especially if you want to freshen up your interiors for spring. Walter E. Smithe partnered with American Modern designer Thomas O’Brien for Century Furniture. The collection offers 120 pieces including a diverse group of room essentials and one-of-a-kind furnishings available at select Walter E. Smithe showrooms. To inaugurate the collaboration, Thomas …

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SoulCycle x Target Popping Up In Chicago Feb 5-7

SoulCycle, the full-body cycling workout, and Target are teaming up to bring people across the country a wellness experience like no other! SoulCycle’s signature studio cycling classes are 45-minute, high-intensity workouts (complete with candlelight and rocking music). Target and SoulCycle has launched a 10-city tour featuring special three-day weekend events—with complimentary classes taught by certified …

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New Year, New Workout Wear: Actio926

There is not a better time to discover a fashionable line of athletic wear than right after the New Year. Those resolutions get our butts to the gym and we want those butts (and the rest of us) to look good! A friend of mine from my Chicago days introduced me to this fabulous and …

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