The Chicago Traveler

June 12th, 2008

Coldplay in Chicago

Supposedly, Coldplay is bearing the weight of EMI’s future on their shoulders. I don’t know about all that, but fans everywhere have been looking forward to the release of their new album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The band is also kicking off a new tour, which arrives in Chicago at […]

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June 1st, 2008

Madonna in Chicago

I am a child of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, so I have been a fan of Madonna’s music nearly all my life. The Queen of Pop will be performing at Chicago’s United Center on October 26-27. The show on Sunday (26th) is already sold out. If you missed your chance, set your alarm […]

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May 29th, 2008

Weekend Quickies

• The annual German festival Mayfest is stuffed with plenty of brats, beer, and bands. The official opening ceremony on Friday features a traditional keg tapping and May Queen crowning. Prost! (May 29-June 1)
• The 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival is three days of more than 50 performances on three stages in Millennium Park. […]

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May 22nd, 2008

Memorial Day Weekend 2008

• Learn about the causes and outcomes of earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, tornadoes, and more at The Field Museum’s new exhibit, Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters. (through Jan 4)
• The Las Vegas male revue Thunder from Down Under is coming to Chicago for a 75-minute performance at Crobar. Meet and greet the hunky hotties after the […]

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May 10th, 2008

Chicago Concerts

Tickets go on sale this weekend for the following Chicago concerts via Ticketmaster:

Tina Turner

United Center
Fri, Oct 3, 8:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
Mon, Oct 6, 7:30 p.m.

New Kids on the Block
Allstate Arena
Sat, Oct 4, 8:00 p.m.

Bow Wow
House of Blues
Thurs, Jul 24, 6:00 p.m.

Ryan Cabrera
House of Blues
Fri, Jun 20, 6:00 p.m.

Ashlee Simpson
House of Blues
Mon, Jun 9, 6:00 p.m.

3 Doors […]

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May 7th, 2008

Millennium Park Features Chicago’s Most Striking Structures

If you’re scheduling a trip to Chicago and haven’t planned a trip to Millennium Park, you’re definitely missing out. The fact that it opened in July 2004 (not 2000) and was three times more expensive than anyone had planned just goes to show how much work went into this state-of-the-art attraction.
Oh sure, it may seem […]

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April 28th, 2008

Jay Pritzker Pavilion Is a Treat for Eyes and Ears

When I first saw the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (which opened in 2004), all I could think was, “What is that?!” This strange-looking band shell is the centerpiece of downtown’s Millennium Park and is a work of acoustic-engineering genius .
The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is an acoustical and architectural masterpiece in the Loop (across from the Aon […]

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April 24th, 2008

Chicago Concerts

Tickets go on sale this weekend for the following Chicago events via Ticketmaster:

Kenny Rogers
Rialto Square Theatre
Sun, May 18, 6:00 p.m.

Toby Keith
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Fri, Aug 1, 7:30 p.m.

Boy George
House of Blues
Thurs, Aug 7, 7:30 p.m.

Poison
Peoria Civic Center
Tues, Jul 15, 8:00 p.m.

John Mellencamp
Charter One Pavilion
Tues, Jul 22, 7:30 p.m.

O.A.R.
Charter One Pavilion
Thurs, Jul 24, 7:30 p.m.

Gwar
The Pearl […]

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April 11th, 2008

Chicago Concerts

Tickets go on sale this weekend for the following Chicago events via Ticketmaster:

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
House of Blues
Mon, Jun 30, 7:30 p.m.

C U LaTour: Ministry’s Final World Tour
House of Blues
Sun, May 11, 5:00 p.m.

Edwin McCain
House of Blues
Thurs, Jun 19, 7:30 p.m.

Return to Forever
The Chicago Theatre
Fri, Jun 20, 8:00 p.m.

Stone Temple Pilots
Charter One Pavilion at […]

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April 8th, 2008

Lollapalooza 2008 Line-Up

Hang on to your hats, music fans. Lollapalooza has just announced this year’s line-up, and it’s just as impressive as ever.
Lollapalooza is a music festival featuring hip-hop, punk rock, and alternative rock, along with dance and comedy performances. It has provided an incredible platform for underground artists and non-profit political groups. The 3-day event has […]

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