Chicago's Loop is a busy place, but a new art aims to get people to those spots off the beaten path. "Flow" opened Wednesday night in Couch Place, an alley off State Street between Randolph and Lake.

Flow Art Studio artist Crystal Ma guided host Olivia Horton through a fluid art painting and explained how it helps with mental wellness and relaxation.

Porcelain is reflected in the mirror to the left and beyond on the shelves Source: Thomas M. Mueller Photography My husband went to a bachelor party, leaving me home alone. It was a Friday night, and ...