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When Andrew Gagnon isn't working as an environmental consultant, he's getting lost in a crowd at one of the city's many great festivals. Otherwise, you'll find him behind a guitar, in front of a movie screen, or to the side of a large stereo speaker.

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German Day Festival in Lincoln Square

Is it the lively polka bands? Is it the need to drink your stein of beer quickly? Is it all the encased meat...
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Ellnora Guitar Festival: September 10-12 in Champagin, IL

The Ellnora Guitar Festival looks to be a great and affordable event (for these tough times) to check out. It is...
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Lollapalooza 2009 Photos: Sunday, August 9th

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A few snapshots from Sunday's festivities. I am now 10 lbs. lighter after this past weekend's heat. Post a comment...
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Lollapalooza 2009 Photos: Saturday, August 8th

My face feels like the surface of the sun, my bones ache, and 20% of my hearing is lost forever. It was indeed a...
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Lollapalooza 2009: A brutally honest 10-step survival guide

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I posted this 10-step survival guide prior to Lollapalooza 2008 and was not sure whether I would be doing it again...
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Five festivals this weekend: July 31 - August 2

Attend each of these five festivals and you will have had a well-diversified-city-experience this weekend. When was the last time you were able to...
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Five festivals this weekend: July 24 - July 26

A good balance of events this weekend. We all know things have a tendency to get a little rowdy on the Friday and/or Saturday night of any given week....
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Lollapalooza 2009: Yeah Yeah Yeahs to replace Beastie Boys

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been added to the bill for Lollapalooza 2009. They will take over the Saturday night headliner slot from the Beastie Boys,...
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Lollapalooza 2009: Beastie Boys cancel tour, postpone album

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The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch (right side of photo) has announced that he is suffering from a cancerous tumor located near his parotid gland, the...
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Five festivals this weekend: July 17 - July 19

If you did not get passes to Pitchfork, there are still a few good things going on this weekend. Keep the energy up! Your soul is enhanced with every...
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