Festival Fashion: The Best Looks Spotted at Winnetka Music Festival

For its second year, the Winnetka Music Festival returned to Chicago’s North Shore on Father’s Day weekend, with more than 40 musicians performing over the two-day festival weekend. Amongst the artists were 28 touring bands and 15 street buskers, all handpicked by music curator Val Haller. The free boutique music festival included three main stages, sponsored by […]

Lollapalooza 101 for Parents

Adults can do Lolla—oh yes they can! I go every year and I’m 54. It’s a great 4-day music fest—you can buy passes for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days—in Grant Park, the heart of our beautiful city. Unlike other fests, it’s not in the middle of nowhere. It’s somewhere good—with lake breezes, Buckingham Fountain, […]

A Guide to Milwaukee's Summerfest

Known as “The Big Gig,” Summerfest’s 11 stages host over 700 acts in 11 days It’s no wonder Guinness World Records named it the world’s largest music festival. We’ve gathered tips from seasoned fans to help you make the most of Summerfest 2011, which begins June 29. This year’s schedule includes Kanye West, Katy Perry, […]