Monthly Archives: June 2012

chicago craft beer festival

Posted on June 30, 2012 | 1 Comment

“What do people do who don’t live in a place that celebrates craft beer on any given weekend?” I wondered this aloud entering the Chicago Craft Beer Festival but had no time to consider such a fate – there were too many beers to be tasted.
 

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green scene: chicago green music fest

Posted on June 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Green was the theme of the Chicago Green Music Festival, held near Wicker Park on June 23 and 24. Along with street festival fun and a music lineup programmed by Subterranean, the Green Music Fest aims to promote environmental sustainability and introduce Chicagoans to eco-conscious products, companies, and ideas.

Learn more about the Green Initiative.

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foster the people guest dj set at ada street

Posted on June 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Foster the People‘s Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink took over Ada Street’s vinyl library last night with a guest DJ set benefitting the band’s Do Good Project. Spinning crowd favorites including Daft Punk, David Byrne, and Notorious B.I.G. the guys kept the dance party kicking long after their sold-out show at the Congress Theater. The Do Good Project supports local charities in a variety of volunteer projects along the tour, including Music Works in Chicago. Look for the Do Good van at Foster the People’s second sold-out show tonight, and at each stop along their tour this summer.

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street scene: marine week in cleveland

Posted on June 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Clevelanders check out a UN-H1N Huey helicopter in Public Square as part of Marine Week, a weeklong showcase of skills, equipment, vehicles, and demonstrations.

Over 750 Marines invaded Cleveland last week for a friendly engagement to celebrate Marine Week. The week’s demonstrations commemorated the city’s support for the military and honored community, country and Corps.

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music notes: kishi bashi

Posted on June 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

If you want to start your summer with all of the wonder of a radiant wake-up, place your playlist in trust of Kishi Bashi…[His] string skills, loop pedals, and enthusiastic melodies lend an emotive richness to the sophisticated indie pop.

Read the rest of my review and get MP3s at Indieball.

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street style: do division street fest

Posted on June 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tara’s long striped skirt, denim vest, and Western-esque hat and bag assemble elements of a perfect outfit for summer festing.

Enjoy more images from a rad weekend at Do Division Street Fest 2012!

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