Music Notes: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at Lollapalooza
An easygoing indie pop performance for summer days.
Chicago’s Best of the Fests – July 2011
Chicagoans pack in their fun in the sun while they can all summer long.
Street Scene: Vintage Outdoor Ads in Chicago
This video offers a look at daily life in Chicago circa 1942.
Lollapalooza 2011: A Musical Snapshot
At a festival this massive you simply can’t do it all…but you can try.
Music Notes: Cold Cave at Pitchfork Music Festival
Cold Cave’s post-industrial, new wave sensibility is bringing the heat this summer.
Bon Iver at the Chicago Theater – 07/24/11
Bon Iver delivered a spectacular sold-out show.
My Four Favorite Things: Pitchfork Music Festival 2011
A few reasons why Pitchfork is my favorite fest.
Street Style: Deathly Hollows Edition
The best outfits this side of Diagon Alley were out for the premiere.
Music Notes: Pitchfork Preview – Zola Jesus
This opera-trained vocalist will fill Union Park with brooding tunes.
Chicago’s Best of the Fests – June 2011
There are over 400 street festivals to choose from in Chicago this summer.