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Nation of Language at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitchfork Music Festival Tips from a Concert Photographer

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 11, 2024January 7, 2025

I’m sharing my best Pitchfork Music Festival tips from more than a decade of attending.

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Bon Iver at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Scorching and Soulful Finale for Pitchfork Music Festival Day Three

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 25, 2023January 7, 2025

Pitchfork remains a beloved festival 17 years later.

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Big Thief at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

Rain Delay to Rain Dance at Pitchfork Music Fest 2023 Day Two

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 23, 2023January 7, 2025

Weather delays didn’t dampen the party at Pitchfork day two.

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The Smile at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Sunny Start at Pitchfork Music Fest 2023 Day One

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 22, 2023January 7, 2025

Chicago artists like Sen Morimoto, Jlin, and Ric Wilson shined.

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Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

“Hidden Chicago” Spots for Chicago Magazine

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 27, 2018March 20, 2019

Chicago magazine’s “hidden city” issue is live. Check out my articles, including Chicago’s smallest cemetery.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitchfork Artists Preview the Acts They Want to See

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 13, 2016January 7, 2025

Pitchfork performers told us which artists they want to see this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture

Design Cloud Studio Curates Co-Working Space For Creatives

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 9, 2013January 7, 2017

Chicago’s newest co-working space was created with designers in mind.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Restaurant Week 2012 Recap

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 22, 2012January 6, 2025

Digesting my four favorite bites of Restaurant Week.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Little Dragon at North Coast Music Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 27, 2011January 7, 2025

Little Dragon has been turning heads lately with their third album.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

North Coast Music Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 1, 2011January 7, 2025

Round out summer festival season in Union Park.

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