January 1, 2011 - Contents

Features

Legend

Esteemed bluesman BUDDY GUY was raised in the South and has toured the world, but CHICAGO is the place he calls home. He takes us on a tour through his Windy City.  Read More

Web Exclusive: Top Dogs

Chicago’s traditional-style hot dogs and pizza get a little competition from some delicious newcomers.  Read More

Punk Rock Exec

Forty years after he helped form what is arguably one of the most influential punk rock bands ever, James Williamson has returned to his roots and is once again the guitarist for Iggy and the Stooges. Talk about a lust for life.  Read More

Departments

A Tale of Two Cities

Explore the best of times in old and new Shanghai.  Read More

UpFront

Planning Your Trip Fly-Fishing On The Rio Grande

From September to November along New Mexico’s Rio Grande, the lines between truth and beauty become distorted. Bluebird skies and red-capped mountains cascade into rushing flows of lucid water bursting with trout. Welcome to the Land of Enchantment, home of some of the country’s most sublime fly-fishing.  Read More

Recommended Reading

Carlton Stowers introduces readers to criminal defense lawyer-turned-author John Hart whose award-winning mystery novels he calls “haunting and not easily forgotten.” So if you are in search of a good book to curl up with, start with Hart’s debut novel The King of Lies, follow it with Down River, and wrap it up with his latest, The Last Child.  Read More

Sunny, with a Chance of Hockey

An unexpected sport takes root amid the palm trees and sandy beaches of Turks and Caicos.  Read More

Crank Up the Volume

There’s a reason that Edifier’s newest release, the Luna5 Encore iF500, won this year’s CES Innovation & Design Honoree Award.  Read More

Caught in the Act

Spice up your next sightseeing venture by booking an interactive walking tour that incorporates live actors, scandalous story lines and a bit of old-fashioned treasure hunting.  Read More

Thirty Minutes From Amsterdam

Need a short break from Amsterdam’s dazzle and big-city sophistication?  Read More

Downlow

Create Your Own Classic

The literary greats lay the groundwork for your very own odd, funny masterpiece.  Read More

Heart & Soul

Eli “Paperboy” Reed culls his many influences — both musical and geographical — on his blues-infused, retro-inspired new record.  Read More

Picture Perfect

Photographer Anton Corbijn has created beautiful imagery in the music world for more than 30 years. Now he’s trying his hand at movies, with equally breathtaking results.  Read More

One in a Million

Indian-born actress was plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight, thanks to the mega successful Slumdog Millionaire. This month, she makes her follow-up big-screen appearance in Woody Allen’s You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.  Read More

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Highlights from this Issue

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Planning Your Trip Fly-Fishing On The Rio Grande

From September to November along New Mexico’s Rio Grande, the lines betwe... Read More

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Recommended Reading

Carlton Stowers introduces readers to criminal defense lawyer-turned-author... Read More

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Sunny, with a Chance of Hockey

An unexpected sport takes root amid the palm trees and sandy beaches of Tur... Read More

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Crank Up the Volume

There’s a reason that Edifier’s newest release, the Luna5 Encore iF500, won... Read More

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Caught in the Act

Spice up your next sightseeing venture by booking an interactive walking to... Read More

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Thirty Minutes From Amsterdam

Need a short break from Amsterdam’s dazzle and big-city sophistication? Read More

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Create Your Own Classic

The literary greats lay the groundwork for your very own odd, funny masterp... Read More

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Heart & Soul

Eli “Paperboy” Reed culls his many influences — both musical and geographic... Read More

Image about Photagrapher Anton Corbijn trying his hand at movies
Picture Perfect

Photographer Anton Corbijn has created beautiful imagery in the music worl... Read More

Image about Freida Pinto's new movie You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
One in a Million

Indian-born actress was plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotligh... Read More