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Knoxville, Music, Travel Guide

The Big Ears Festival Guide to Knoxville, TN

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 2, 2025November 10, 2025

With an artistic sensibility and laid back vibe, Knoxville is the perfect creative hub to host Big Ears. 

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Chicago, Culture, Music

The Empty Bottle Gives Chicago Spring Fever

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 1, 2016January 7, 2025

Playing a music festival in the winter is like the most Chicago thing you can do.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Favorite Posts of 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 1, 2014January 7, 2025

Here are some favorite posts I’ve written elsewhere in 2013.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Riot Fest 2013 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 18, 2013January 7, 2025

From reuniting The Replacements to featuring badass ladies like Joan Jett and Blondie, Riot Fest ruled.

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Culture, Des Moines

The Iowa State Fair – Nothing Compares

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 18, 2013January 6, 2025

The fair is the largest event in the state of Iowa, thus a fitting occasion for my first visit to the Hawkeye State.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

10 Favorite Moments from Lollapalooza 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 7, 2013January 7, 2025

Summer music festivals are still my favorite pastime.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Wicker Park Fest 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 30, 2013January 7, 2025

The unseasonably chilly July weather didn’t keep crowds away from Wicker Park Fest last weekend.

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Chicago, Culture

Mods Vs. Rockers Vintage Motorcycle Rally

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 16, 2013January 6, 2017

The rally references a notorious 1964 rumble between the British motorcycle gangs.

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Chicago, Culture

The Best Bites of Roscoe Village Burger Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 23, 2012January 6, 2025

Chicago’s five best creations on a bun.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 30, 2012January 6, 2025

Sample from over 50 Chicago breweries this weekend.

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