Lollapalooza 2008 – the most eclectic music festival returns to Chicago
The Windy City of Chicago will once again host Lollapalooza, a three-day music festival taking place 1-3 August in Grant Park. employment this year will feature 130 musical acts on nine stages, including:
Radiohead
Rage Against The Machine
Nine Inch Nails
Kanye West
Wilco
The Raconteurs
Love and Rockets
Gnarls Barkley
Bloc Party
The Black Keys
Lupe Fiasco
National
G. Love & SpecialSauce
Sharon Jones & the DAP Kings-
Broken Social Scene
Flogging Molly
Mark Ronson
Cat Power
Explosions in the Sky
Brand New
Gogol Bordello
Stephen Malkmus & The Jick
Dierks Bentley
Okkervil River
Amadou & Mariam
Blues Traveler
John Butler Trio
Pass the three-day festival range in price from $ 175 to $ 205 and is available on a first come, first served lollapalooza.com.
TheThe festival is not just for lovers of music for adults – there are enough of all ages will enjoy Kidzapalooza, offering a wide range of activities for kids fun time. Besides family musical acts, music workshops expect a børnezoo, a dance floor, video game tournaments can be found, and more.
Lollapalooza is an event of general access, so there early and claim your place in the park. But if you prefer to be treated like a VIP, you have two options:The first to connect Lolla Lounge. As a member you will drink, lunch and dinner, soothing mini-spa treatments, air conditioning and comfortable lounge seats as well. Best of all, each room has an elevated platform for a clear view of the scene. Three days LollaLounge sell for $ 850 each.
You can also buy your own private Lollapolooza Cabana – this is the best way to enjoy the show! You can create your own unique platform on a personal serverand air-conditioned comfort stations. For more information, visit the Lollapalooza website.
Detours Lollapalooza
While in town for the festival, why not enjoy what the rest of Grant Park and downtown Chicago has to offer? Add this destination a must-do list:
SHOP
Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile, a stretch of Michigan Avenue, known by various names – Mag Mile and Miracle Mile, between them. Known for his shop and his beautiful, bigsidewalks, Michigan Avenue is a shopping paradise. This is where all the department stores (Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks), fashion boutiques (Chanel, Louis Vuitton) and dozens of specialty shops. If you get a chance, check out accommodation in a hotel Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue Hotel Chicago).
Wicker Park / Bucktown
If you are looking for the next big fashion thing, head to this neighborhood where edgy Milwaukee, Damen and North Avenue intersectionrecent creations of emerging designers and small labels that are sure to help you stay in a crowd. Do not miss Phoebe 45 for women's clothes and an apartment number 9 for men.
WALK
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-7437
A fifty acre park complex on a catwalk just in Lake Michigan, Navy Pier offers a wide range of restaurants and entertainment, including fireworks cruises every Wednesday evening fromMemorial Day through Labor Day If you have time, run the wheel of 150 meters high Ferris and enjoy the view over the lake and the city.
Grant Park
Center in Chicago, between Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan
In addition to the test Lollapalooza is a nice piece of waterfront trails and cultural attractions including the Shedd Aquarium, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Art Institute of Chicago. Do not miss the magnificent Buckingham Fountain and Cloud Gate, a great image that reflects also known as "The Bean".
China
House First David Burke
616 of Ontario North Rush
Tel: 312.660.6000
Chicago is a city known for its steak houses and the First House is without doubt one of the best. Strategically located in a luxury N. Centre Rush St. Chicago, the menu has a choice of watering meat with a dry year on the right place. Save room for dessert – the pancakes and Kickin> Chocolate Chip and Fudge Ice Cream with Graham is not to be missed!
Garrett Popcorn
670 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago, and four other locations
These local institutions have a tendency to have long lines outside – and when you are in, and their irresistible taste of popcorn, you'll know why! Founded in 1949, is known for Garrett Caramel Crisp and Cheese varieties of maize. Can not decide? Get Downtown Mix and enjoy the best of everything.
