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What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? “Arctic Monkeys” - Lydia Dohre
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Local Events 2022... Ava Borskey
Between the capital city and the Interstate 10 pipeline to New Orleans, something is always going on around the LSU campus. So “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” as they say. Let the good times roll. Here’s a comprehensive list of coming events in and around Baton Rouge.
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Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade
BUKU Music + Art Project
- Perkins Rowe
Officially kick off crawfish season with the Premier Crawfish Festival in Baton Rouge at Perkins Rowe on Sunday, March 13, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $100 for all-inclusive food and beverages, including boiled crawfish and gourmet crawfish dishes from local restaurants. Live music by Blue Crab Redemption. You must be 21 or older.
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- Baton Rouge
- Mardi Gras World
Become “O’Cajunally Irish” on Saturday, March 19, when the 35th annual Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls at 10 a.m. Public viewing areas are at the beginning of the route near the Catholic Life Center on Hundred Oaks Avenue, Perkins Road at BREC Park facility and after the Perkins Road Overpass.
The 10th anniversary of BUKU promises to bring beaucoup to New Orleans. The festival weekend has plenty to offer with food, local art and music. Tame Impala, $uicideboy$ and Porter Robinson headline Friday, March 25. Tyler, the Creator; Alison Wonderland; Glass Animals and more perform Saturday, March 26. Tickets start at $120. BUKU is for ages 17+.
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Barbecue and music, and it’s all for a good cause. Enjoy over 90 BBQ-cooking teams and 20 different musical performances. Bacon and Wings Night starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1. BBQ all day Saturday begins at 11 a.m. on April 2. The Hogs for the Cause festival raises money to help support families with children with brain cancer. Tickets on sale now.
Enjoy everything strawberry at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, held along Ponchatoula’s Memorial Park and North Sixth Street. The festival weekend is filled with carnival rides, live music and all the strawberries you can eat. Events start the night of Friday, April 8, and last all weekend, with a parade on Saturday and 5K run on Sunday.
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Go fly a kite at Kite Fest Louisiane’ at the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex, 3383 Rosedale Road, Port Allen. Bring your lawn chairs and watch as professional kite fliers and hobbyists fill the skies with kites of all shapes and sizes. On Saturday, April 30, the festival opens at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 1, festival hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free.
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- River Center Sara Bareilles’ Broadway musical based on the 2007 film “Waitress” makes a touring stop in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, May 4, at the River Center Theater. Tickets start at $55.
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April 29-May 1 and May 5-8 | Fair Grounds, New Orleans Stevie Nicks, Luke Combs, Jimmy Buffet, The Black Crowes, The Who and more headline the 2022 Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd. in New Orleans. Visit www.nojazzfest.com for more information on weekend lineups and ticket options.
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Mean Girls - Saenger Theatre Wear pink to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans for Tina Fey’s musical rendition of the cult classic “Mean Girls.” Performances run from Tuesday, May 17-Sunday, May 22. For more information on tickets and showtimes visit the Broadway in New Orleans website. 9
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Jambalaya Fest - Gonzales
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Eat some world champion jambalaya and enjoy typical festival activities, like carnival rides and live music at the Jambalaya Festival this Memorial Day Weekend at 219 S. Irma Blvd, Gonzales.
Luke Bryan - Smoothie King Center
The annual Fourth of July celebration includes fireworks and live music.
Country music singer Luke Bryan brings his Raised Up Right Tour to New Orleans with special guests Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $45.
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Enjoy traditional beignets and specialty beignets filled with seafood, cheese and more. Beignet Fest is projected to be on the last Saturday of September at the New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds.
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Bring your dogs to the annual Cap City Beer Fest. Sample local brews, eat delicious food and enjoy live music through downtown Baton Rouge on North Boulevard and Lafayette Street. Money raised goes to Companion Animal Alliance, Baton Rouge’s open intake animal shelter.
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Voodoo Fest brings the best of music, art, community and cuisine to the New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds every Halloween weekend.
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- Baton Rouge Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m.–noon, local farmers, fishers, food crafters and artisans line the corner of Fifth and Main streets in downtown Baton Rouge. Find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and all sorts of local Louisiana products at the Red Stick Farmer’s Market. 11
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PARTY 101 We visited a couple of local boutiques and created an outfit based on the up-and-coming trends! From chic to rock star, you can live out any fashion dreams with this look. Mix and match or simply wear the whole outfit. Either way, we think this is the perfect festival or party ensemble.
Off-White Top Color: Off-White Store: Posh $129.00
Colin Aviator Color: Gold & Brown Brand: Diff Eyewear $105.00
Boyfriend Shorts LOC Dreamer Rancher
Color: Jean Store: Posh $54.00
Color: Cream Store: Posh $129.00
Jet Setter / Drawstring Backback Color: Multicolor Store: Currie $130.00
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Colleen Booties Color: Taupe Store: Posh $68.00
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PARTY 101 Need a masculine look for an upcoming event? Look no more. We created the perfect outfit for any festival or event. From mix and match to this exact look, you will be styling either way. Here are our top picks from The Backpacker, Masseys and Urban Outfitters to help jazz up your style with the latest trends.
Pendleton Aloha Printed Button-Down Shirt Color: Neutral Brand: Pendleton Store: Urban Outfitters Price: $80.00
Wyatt Square Sunglasses Color: Silver Store: Urban Outfitters Price: $20.00
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Color: Blue Brand: Camelbak Store: Massey’s Price: $55.00
Color: Teal Store: Massey’s Price: $7.99 (small), $12.99 (large)
UO Lucien 3” Vintage Wash Shorts Color: Black Store: Urban Outfitters Price: $39.00
Chillos Slide Color: Fret Black Store: Massey’s Brand: Chacos Price: $50.00
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Smile Bucket Hat Color: Black Store: Urban Outfitters Price: $30.00
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bands from the bayou... Ava Borskey
Brasshearts Brasshearts Brass Band will make its Jazz Fest debut at this year’s festival on Sunday, May 8. Brasshearts, a seven-member brass band from the Northshore, has played everything from second lines and Mardi Gras parades to airport baggage claims. “There’s a certain energy that New Orleans music can bring,” band leader Miguel Seruntine said. Brasshearts has brought that energy to gigs as far away as Philadelphia. The band regularly plays across the state, at places like the Mandeville Trailhead and Rock ’N’ Bowl in New Orleans, a bowling alley that hosts live music. In Baton Rouge, the group has been found at Red Stick Social. Brasshearts started in 2017 when a group of high schoolers put together a band for a talent show.
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Today, you’ll find this lineup: Collin Ledesma (trumpet); Will Green (tenor sax); Miguel Seruntine (trombone, sousaphone); Jake Lodato (trombone); James Plaisance (bari sax); Michael Silvestri (drumkit); Ezra Schroeder (sousaphone, guitar). Each of the guys has a signature-colored tie to wear to gigs, and Silvestri, an aspiring carpenter, uses a snare drum that he crafted himself from scratch. At a Brasshearts show, you’ll hear brass band arrangements of pop hits and New Orleans classics like Rebirth Brass Band’s “Do Whatcha Wanna.” Brasshearts has two originals “Pullin’ the Weight” and “Clock Out,” the latter of which is available on Spotify. “I want to keep going with the band, as long as it can go,” Plaisance said. “I’d like to be one of those bands that people talk about…when they think of New Orleans brass music, they think of us.” MAGNOLIA PUBLICATIONS
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Wumbo
Hotel Burgundy For lead singer Josh Rovira, it started with a phone call from guitarist Evan Hendry. Hendry asked if Rivera would be interested in recording a music album. Rivera’s response: “Why not?” The guys nailed some blankets to the wall in Rovira’s house and made some music. Rovira, Hendry and Jacques du Passage, who plays rhythm guitar and keyboard, played music together since they started a band for a talent show in high school. Bassist JJ Hidalgo and drummer Jack Bidleman joined the mix later, and Hotel Burgundy was born. The band picked up steam last year around the LSU campus. Hotel Burgundy has headlined Fred’s, the Varsity and the Revelry. The group released its first album “Embrace the Space” in January, which includes their two popular singles “Victoria” and “Mono.” “On Spotify, all five of us are listed as songwriters for every song because it’s not a song until everybody gets their hands on it,” Rovira said. The band feeds off the energy in the room. It’s not unusual to see the classic Hotel Burgundy huddle on stage where the guys decide what to play next. With two members studying abroad this semester, the live music is on pause, but Hotel Burgundy has lots going on behind the scenes. The band hopes to release a new single on its comeback date August 13 at the Varsity.
If you catch this band live, you could call the performance Wumbology: the study of Wumbo. The space indie-pop group gets its name from an episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” If the band gets an encore, you might even hear SpongeBob’s notorious single “Ripped my Pants.” More recently, Wumbo plays covers like Brooks and Dunn’s “Neon Moon” and original material from their latest album “Everybody Couldn’t.” “When we were making that record, we wanted to put as much sound into it as possible,” said Jake Heflin, guitarist and vocalist. The tracks on “Everybody Couldn’t” include a lot of old record sampling — there’s even some baseball sports radio thrown into the mix. When playing live, the Wumbo sound can lean toward rock. The band likes to bring energy to the stage. “We’re a Baton Rouge band,” Heflin said. “It’s a cool scene Baton Rouge has. We’re really happy to be part of it, and we will be as long as we can.” You can find Wumbo playing venues like Mid City Ballroom or Chelsea’s Live, and the band usually makes an appearance at KLSU events, like College Radio Day. You can listen to all the guys in the band — Jake Heflin (guitar, vocals); Mitchell Mobley (vocals, guitar, keyboard); Hal Lambert (guitar); Ben Livingston (drums, producer); and Jeffrey Livingston (bass guitar) — wherever you stream music. Wumbo’s new album “Depression Era Guitar” is set to release soon.
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Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but for the three founding members of Baton Rouge group Wave Runner, the idea to start a band came while staying at a beach house. The go-to Wave Runner formula puts Kade Simar on guitar, Matt Barrack on bass and Jack Dardis on vocals. The band has had a few different drummers. These days, you’ll mainly find Brant Broussard sitting behind the kit. But all the guys in Wave Runner are versatile musicians. It’s not unusual for the band to swap places around the stage and play different instruments. “I think our main draw is honestly how high energy we are,” Simar said. When Daridis is singing, you’ll hear songs by Fall Out Boy. When Barrack gets on the mic, the covers might shift to music by The Beatles and “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes. No matter who’s at the front of the stage, you’ll hear rock versions of pop hits by artists like Rihanna and Ariana Grande.
“Ride the wave” with Wave Runner. That’s the slogan the band hopes to get everyone in the audience chanting by the end of a show. The band has two originals, “Valentine” and “I Don’t Dance,” along with a cover of Owl City’s “Fireflies” available on Spotify. If you’re looking to hear Wave Runner live, the band frequents Caliente. The group has played other spots around Baton Rouge, as well, and will be playing Phil Brady’s March 5 at 9 p.m. You can also look out for Wave Runner’s new single “Gone.”
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3 Hot Guys
There are four guys in the band, but only three hot ones. The members of 3 Hot Guys don’t tell you which one is which. Between lead guitarist John Pojman, drummer Brant Broussard, bassist Jackson Morris, and rhythm guitarist/alternate singer Richard Viso, it’s up to the listener to choose. There’s a girl in the band now, too. Lead singer Jordan Mathis joined the group and became the 3 Hot Guys front woman. Some members have been playing music since elementary school; others not quite as long. Morris has been playing bass for only about eight months, but he gets a solo in every show. He learned Guns N’ Roses Duff McKagan’s bass solo and could throw it into the performance at any given time, even mid-song. The rest of the band never knows how long it’s going to last. Stage antics are a 3 Hot Guys trademark. “Fifty percent of it’s honestly the stage presence,” Broussard said. The band regularly throws glow sticks out into the crowd. It’s not unusual for members to rip their shirts off mid-song. The guitarists have wireless transmitters, so they can walk into and interact with the crowd.
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“We wouldn’t be there without them being there,” Morris said. Other than the staple mix of Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe covers, you never know what to expect at a 3 Hot Guys gig. The band members said they don’t either. They don’t take themselves too seriously up on stage, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t putting in the work behind the scenes. “We always practice a lot leading up to a show, so that once we get there, we don’t have to worry so much on like the technical playing,” Pojman said. “We try to put on a performance more than just play the song. We just never want to be a background music.” When 3 Hot Guys takes the stage at Mike’s in Tigerland or the Revelry, the band is always looking to rock out and throw a party. “We’re not like other bands,” Morris said. With members dispersed across colleges, 3 Hot Guys is looking forward to the summer to start Baton Rouge gigs again and release an album. “I think we’ve all really enjoyed making original stuff,” Viso said. “We’re constantly sending stuff in the group chat and trying to put it together.” You can listen to the band’s first original, “Outta Control,” now on Spotify. MAGNOLIA PUBLICATIONS
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Hey Thanks! “You don’t need to make music to survive in life, so to want to make music means that you have to be a little crazy,” Travis Opal said. Opal is the singer for Louisiana-born band Hey Thanks!, which just signed a record deal with Iodine Recordings. “It’s easy to make excuses and stuff, but we’re always going to be the types that just kind of go for it,” drummer Trevor Lee said. Since forming in 2016, Hey Thanks! has driven a tour van across the country, playing nearly all 50 states. The band’s main Baton Rouge spot is Southside Arts Center. You can also check the lineup at Chelsea’s Live. The band has fun with what they do — whether that’s packing out basements on tours, playing to a room of nobody or complimenting all the old people who mistakenly tag the band when trying to say “Hey Thanks!” to someone on Facebook. At first glance, Hey Thanks!’s long song names may seem like deep philosophical thinkings: “There’s a Time and Place for Everything, but Not Now” and “I Was Just Shiny and Dumb and Easy to Trick.” In reality, it’s inside jokes and hidden references to things like Pokémon and stand-up comedy. All five of the guys in the band serve as songwriters and play a hand in creating the Hey Thanks! sound, something Opal called emo indie pop. It combines the group’s roots in pop punk DIY music with a new edge. Alex Rodrigue lends his talents on bass, Dave Bankston provides sound on guitar and Jaron Dufrene plays both the guitar and keys.
Riarosa J.T. O’Neal always believed that he was going to start a band, and they were going to be successful. O’Neal, a drummer, originally formed an instrumental trip-hop three-piece, known as Orangejuice. Over time that band evolved into Riarosa, with the additions of singer/guitarists Maria Gough and Jacob Stanley. Put Jeffrey Livingston on bass and Aaron Dupre on keyboard and Riarosa began pumping out its signature indie/dream pop. “Our sound is kind of vague,” O’Neal said. “It all depends. We all contribute song ideas. We all have our different influences, but they all overlap, as well.” O’Neal said everybody’s unique influences combine to create an original sound. If you’re at a Riarosa gig, you’ll hear original music, like the single “Better Than Nothing,” which reached over 600,000 streams on Spotify. If you’re looking to catch Riarosa around Baton Rouge, check out the schedule at Chelsea’s Live. The band is selective about booking and only plays Baton Rouge every two to three months. Riarosa recently released an EP “Pinkish,” found wherever you stream music. The band plans to drop several new singles, some with music videos, later this year.
Hey Thanks!’s new record “Start/Living” launches in late May.
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Lvvrs
The band started when River met Brenon, the drummer, at River’s show where he announced it was his drummer’s last show. They’ve been buddies ever since then. River always dreamed of being in a big band, and figured this was the moment to create a new project. Thus, LVVRS was conceived on Valentine’s Day 2018. Arib joined the band in July 2021 when the band was looking for a new bass player. Brenon texted Arib via Facebook Messenger. And they haven’t looked back since. They’re all some Acadiana boys and grew up in the Lafayette region. River Gibson is from Breaux Bridge, Brenon Wilson is from New Iberia and Arib Qureshi (LSU ‘21) is from Lafayette. The whole vision behind the band has always been to make pop music, but to do it with organic rock and roll instruments. And we’re all rock and roll at heart. But we listen to all kinds of music, and it shows in ours. For instance, some of our songs are definitely disco-inspired, some are straight rock’n’roll, and we even did a cover of Brooks n Dunn’s Neon Moon. So even a little bit of country!
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“We want a kid to hear our music and want to pick up a guitar. That’s always been their mission,” says the band. They want to make rock music cool again. Because, you know, it hasn’t been cool in a while. Lvvrs play all along the I-10 corridor in South Louisiana and across the southern states! Some of our personal favorites include Nashville, Atlanta, and Houston. If you want to see them live in Baton Rouge, they’re at Fred’s all the time. March 19th is the next chance to catch them there. Follow the band on Instagram @lvvrsband and search “LVVRS” on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream music to hear all the songs. And there are plenty of new ones coming soon.
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Brianna Wesselhoff
Chicago is a place of home, a place of fun. From where to go to where to eat, here’s your total guide on how to save your bucks but still have the time of your life in the Windy City.
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Home of the best American food, if you’re getting a dish Chicago-style, you can expect a mouth-watering experience. From sweet to savory to all kinds of cultural foods, Chicago has it all. Here are some must-haves in the world of food:
Portillo’s
Portillo’s is a Chicago classic. With multiple locations in the area, Portillo’s restaurants are known for hot dogs, beef sandwiches, cheesy fries, and much more. Be sure to save room for dessert and order the chocolate cake shake, a specialty treat with a slice of chocolate cake blended into the milkshake. Portillo’s is a staple stop for classic Chicago food.
Mario’s Italian Lemonade Greek Town is an amazing place to go! Not only is it a little city full of culture and fun, it is also a place with some of the best food. From the best gyros to the best appetizer of saganaki cheese, they really have it all. They have not only the delicious flavors, but also the culture of greek life.
Garrett’s Popcorn Garrett Popcorn Shops makes popcorn, Chicagostyle. Garrett Popcorn has brought gourmet popcorn to the Chicago-land area since 1949. From the classic CheeseCorn to buffalo ranch flavored kernels and sweet chocolate dipped popcorn with drizzle, this popcorn is to die for! 24
Mario’s Italian Lemonade is a small stand in Little Italy, Chicago, that serves the best homemade Italian ice. Try an original flavor like the Mango Italian Lemonade or mix two flavor choices together. These snowballs are the best treat for a hot summer day!
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TRANSPORTATION AND WHERE TO STAY... If you want to go to Chicago, but don't know where to stay or how to get around, let us help!
The Metra is a fast way to travel throughout the Chicago-land area. The Metra, short for Metropolitan Rail, is a double decker train that travels quickly and efficiently through the city. It is a great way to travel long distances at a fraction of the price.
The CTA, Chicago Transit Authority, offers convenient and affordable ways to get around the city. In addition to bus routes, the CTA runs the Chicago “L,” the city’s rapid transit system. The Cta has multiple passes so you can travel cheap for your trip.
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Biking Divvy bikes, brought to you by Lyft, offer another great and green way to travel. Whether you need to get somewhere fast or would like to take the scenic route, Divvy bikes are an affordable and convenient option. Bike the Lakefront Trail, along Lake Michigan, or The Milwaukee Avenue for some hot spots.
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Taking a road trip and stopping in Chicago? Parking in the city is not cheap. For a life hack, use parking apps, like SpotHero. The app helps connect drivers with parking lots, garages and valets before they even reach their destination. SpotHero lets you find and reserve parking spots before driving up.
Flying to Chicago? No need for expensive Ubers or taxis, “L” train service goes directly to O’Hare and Midway airports. Kick your sightseeing off right away with the Hall of Flags at O’Hare International or the bomber airplane suspended from the ceiling at the Battle of Midway Memorial at Midway Airport.
Where to Stay
With all the travel websites out there, you can most likely find an affordable hotel or Airbnb, but to make the most of your Chicago trip, it’s all about finding the perfect location! Chicago is made up of different neighborhoods: West Loop, South Loop, River North and West Town — to name a few.
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If you’re more of a foodie, stay in the West Loop. Between Restaurant Row and Greektown, the West Loop is home to some of the city’s best dining destinations. Want to see the best museums and be close to the lake? Choose the South Loop, home of the lakefront Museum Campus. Other notable South Loop attractions include historic areas like “Millionaire’s Row” and the Motor Row District. If you’re looking for a party, River North is perfect for you. The neighborhood has the most luxe shops and nightclubs that have a lively crowd that are full of energy. River North also offers great access to art galleries. Looking for a homier place to stay? West Town is rated one of the best places to live in Illinois and very safe. A melting pot of cultures, you’ll find the Ukrainian Village area and a German-Southern beer hall in West Town.
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blues fest The Chicago Blues Festival is a free event held at the heart of downtown in Millennium Park, a giant outside area with tons of space, seating and grass. Blues Fest is billed as Chicago’s biggest event and features a diverse lineup, including the blues genre’s contributions to R&B, rock, hip hop, and more.
LOLLAPALOOZALZA Lollapalooza is extraordinarily impressive — literally. That’s what the word means. Lollapalooza is a four-day event bringing the best of food and music to Chicago’s Grant Park. It’s typically held in late July or early iAugust. If you find yourself spending summer in the city, take some time to explore the atmosphere at Lolla, hopping from stage to stage, eating Chicago’s best dishes, and staying hydrated with free water. Lolla offers ticket options to fit nearly everyone’s budget. You can buy a single-day ticket, two-to-three-day ticket, or the infamous four-day pass. Ranging from $100-$400, you’ll get your money’s worth. Lolla slates a diverse lineup of over 170 bands. You’ll hear everything from artists like Ariana Grande, to Louisiana locals. Lolla has all your wants and needs from amazing live music to food, fashion, and friends! EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 2022
taste of chicago You can sample dishes from all sorts of Chicago restaurants, food trucks and pop-ups. Traditionally scheduled in mid-July, the outdoor food festival is held in Grant Park and includes all the flavors of the city with food, art, music and theater.
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NORTHERNLY ISLAND Easy on the eyes and the mind, Northerly Island is a peaceful place with a gorgeous view of the Chicago skyline. It’s the optimum spot to admire nature up close and an amazing, beautiful city from afar. The 91-acre Northerly Island peninsula reaches out into Lake Michigan, offering the perfect location for bird watching and fishing. Whether it’s day or night, Northerly Island is a great place with a grand view.
Chicago theater In Chicago, we have the most beautiful, jaw- dropping theater! There are musical performances, synphonies, broadway plays, comedy shows, concerts, etc... It is known for its comfortable interior, with a base color of red, and the 1920s inspiration it gives off. We highly suggest you go watch a broadway play here, as the inside setting is amazing for being comfy and cozy.
MAG MILE If you want true city living views, walk down the Mag Mile and take in the sights. The nicknamed stretch extends 13 blocks along North Michigan Avenue and is packed with stores, restaurants and other attractions. With one end at the Chicago River, the Mag Mile offers boat tours and river access to restaurants. Whether it’s the unchanging tall skyscrapers or the dyed green river on St. Patrick’s Day, there’s always something to see. From shopping at the Water Tower Place gigantic mall to the amazing views from Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel, the Mag Mile is the place to be!
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live venue Ava Borskey
The iconic Chelsea’s neon is hanging under the overpass at 1010 Nicholson Drive. A few years ago, that same sign was under the overpass at Perkins Road. The original Chelsea’s, a restaurant and live music venue formally called Chelsea’s Café, closed in 2015 after 28 years in business. “The original Chelsea’s was a Baton Rouge staple that could never ever be replicated,” Aaron Scruggs, Chelsea’s Live co-owner and stage manager, said. “What Dave did there was incredible. He helped build a community with his bare hands on great comfort food and incredible taste in music. New Chelsea’s will do its best to follow that.” With one notable exception. Chelsea’s Live won’t be serving food, at least not yet. The venue is currently focusing its attention on live music and artists. With other venues around Baton Rouge closing during the pandemic, the Chelsea’s Live opening has been a bright spot for musicians, like Jake Heflin, singer and guitarist with Wumbo, a local band that performed at Chelsea’s in January. “It’s a great, awesome venue,” Heflin said. “It’s overdue for Baton Rouge to get again.”
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A little bit of music history rests in the walls of 1010 Nic. Scruggs said the building at the edge of downtown was once a Bano Produce warehouse, a business operated by local music legend S.J. Montalbano. The new Chelsea’s Live space includes nostalgic artwork from the original café. And original Chelsea’s owner Dave Remmetter is involved in the comeback, too.
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Upcoming Shows at Chelsea’s: With 6,300 square feet, Chelsea’s Live has two bars, an outdoor patio and an open floor perfect for dancing. Chelsea’s plans to host everything from local to national names, and community and private events. Scruggs said all genres will have a home at Chelsea’s. He said Chelsea’s Live hopes to bring the music scene back to the capital city and help it become stronger and bolder moving forward.
Thursday, March 10 - Nita Strauss Rock band Alice Cooper’s guitarist takes her solo act to Baton Rouge. Tickets are $25. Friday, March 11 – SOULFLY Heavy metal band SOULFLY takes the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Saturday, March 8 – Ty Segall with Charles Moothart Two garage rock solos collide for a night at Chelsea’s Live. Tickets on sale for $25. Thursday, March 17 – American Aquarium and Margo Cilker Alternative country band American Aquarium is joined by singer/songwriter Margo Cilker. General admission $20. Friday, March 18 – Lucero Memphis country-rock band Lucero will take the stage at Chelsea’s. Tickets available for $25. Thursday, April 7 – Cannons with Madi Sipes & The Painted Blue Enjoy a night of indie-pop with Cannons and Madi Sipes & The Painted Blue. Tickets are $17. Monday, April 18 – Luna Luna & Dent May Four-piece Latinx band Luna Luna is joined by new wave musician Dent May. Tickets are $15. Thursday, April 28 – Juan Wauters North American Tour After spending March touring Europe, singer/songwriter Juan Wauters stops in Baton Rouge. Tickets on sale now for $15. Friday, April 29 – Good Morning A band from Melbourne, Australia, Good Morning, brings their alternative/indie rock style to Chelsea’s. Tickets are $16. Sunday, May 1- Papadosio Papadosio calls themselves a progressive rock band, with a sound falling somewhere between rock, jazz and electronic mayhem. General admission $25. Friday, May 20 – Tab Benoit Louisiana native Tab Benoit brings his guitar talents home to play Chelsea’s. Tickets are on sale now for $30. Wednesday, July 27 – STRFKR with The Undercover Dream Lovers See two indie bands in one night when STRFKR with The Undercover Dream Lovers play in Baton Rouge. Tickets available for $20. *All Chelsea’s events are 18+.
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