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Pitchfork Music Festival Headliners Announced
An annual music festival held here in Chicago, Pitchfork Music Festival will take place July 19-21 in Union Park. While most bands haven’t been confirmed–the festival usually has over 40 artists–Pitchfork announced three headliners today: R. Kelly, Björk, and Belle and Sebastian….
Bernstein: Don’t Be This Guy
Presented here to help you do that is a field guide based on my observations of every holiday party I have attended since 1995. These are some ideas for what not to be.
Cure For Boredom: December’s Events
Here are my top five events for December. Go to them. That’s the point of this article.
Guide To Pitchfork Music Festival
Having been running music festivals since 2005 (R.I.P. Intonation Festival!), Pitchfork is a saavy crew of promoters at this point. No longer the minor league for Lolla, the fests now regularly trade headliners (Hot Chip and Feist have both played Lolla previously; Vampire Weekend are pulling off the rare Pitchfork-Lolla-Pitchfork appearance) and the audience might be less 20-something face-painted scenesters and more 30-year-olds with blankets. But audience-schmaudience! Let’s talk about the entertainment.
Cure For Boredom: June’s Best Events
A list of some of the best events for June. Don’t forget to wear pants when you go to these. You don’t want to get arrested for indecent exposure.
Pitchfork Releases This Year’s Festival Lineup
It may still be February, but summer is closer than you might realize. In fact, Pitchfork is set to release the list of performers for its annual music festival this July.
Quigley Honors 93XRT, Lin Brehmer On House Floor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) read a speech on the House floor Tuesday, honoring 93XRT for its upcoming 40th anniversary, and Lin Brehmer for 20 years on the air at the station.
Cure For Boredom: Great Events For December
2011 won’t suck though. I’m determined to find things to do, ways to get out of the house; no more being a hermit! In case you want to get on board with this new trend of socializing, here’s a list of worthwhile Chicago events. You’re welcome.
Top Shows To See Before Thanksgiving
Lin Brehmer at WXRT, shares his picks for the top shows to see before Thanksgiving!
Lollapalooza Daily Schedule Released
The Lollapalooza daily schedules have just been announced. We have a printable version available.
Emanuel Talks Inaugural Plans On WXRT
Chicago will have its first new mayor in 22 years, when Richard M. Daley steps down and Rahm Emanuel is inaugurated on Monday. The mayor-elect blew in a call to the WXRT Morning Show about […]
Lollapalooza 2011 Lineup Released
The official lineup for Lollapalooza 2011 on Aug. 5-7 in Grant Park has been released. Check it out!
What Does It Take To Dye The Chicago River Green?
It’s been a time-honored tradition for almost 50 years: Dying the Chicago River green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Rahm Emanuel Joins WXRT To Celebrate ‘Chicago Day’
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel is helping CBS radio station WXRT (FM-93.1) celebrate “Chicago Day”–a full day of programming dedicated to the city we love.
Chicago Remembers Lennon, 30 Years Later
WXRT-93.1 FM radio will air a two-hour special on John Lennon’s final interview Wednesday night, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of his assassination.
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