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Lollapalooza lives on in the Windy City

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Lollapalooza starts in Grant Park, Chicago today and runs through Sunday, and alternative rock fans around the world are breathing a sigh of relief.

When Jane’s Addiction launched Lollapalooza as their farewell tour in 1991, there was no way of knowing the lasting success the tour would have.  After its inception, the festival grew to encapsulate the alternative rock scene of the 1990s, including subgenres like grunge.  The cancellation of the show in 1998 was seen as a major indicator that alt rock was past its prime.  In 2003, a new iteration of the show toured before being cancelled again the next year.   Then, in 2005, Chicago provided the birthing place for the new era of the festival.  No longer a touring show, the festival is now scheduled to be held at Grant Park until 2018. (more…)

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Wrigley Field—Home of the Chicago Cubs

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

When most people hear ‘Chicago’, they think ‘The Windy City’. When sports fans hear Chicago, they think of the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, one of the Cubs most notable features is that they haven’t won a Championship game in 102 years—longer than any other major North American professional sports team. Wrigley Field, the ballpark the Chicago Cubs call home, is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors (behind Boston’s Fenway Park).  The history of Wrigley field also manages to expand beyond Chicago in the form of song—the famous ballpark tune “Take me out to the Ballgame” was made famous by broadcaster Harry Caray during a the seventh inning of a Cubs game in the 1990s. (more…)

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On the Calendar

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

If you’re in the Windy City during the sultry months of summer, your calendar is in luck. Chicago’s diverse city offers a dazzling array of events and performances that can be enjoyed by the whole family.  If you’re going to be in Chicago August 24-29, you’ll definitely want to visit the Navy Pier for Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010. During this unique festival, more than 20 historic Tall Ships sail into the Navy Pier.  The Tall Ships, which consist of pirate reminiscent schooners, brigantines, brigs, and barques, sail in from Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US. A festival honoring the ships offers nightly fireworks, daily music and entertainment, as well as tours and rides on the historic ships.

If music is your scene, head over to the popular Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago on July 10th and 11th for the Rock Around the Block music festival. The festival features thirty of Chicago’s most talented bands performing on three stages throughout the day. Of course, delicious culinary stands and artisan vendors will be set up along the streets for your enjoyment. (more…)

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