Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Lollapalooza 2008 - the World's Most Eclectic Music Festival Returns to Chicago

!±8± Lollapalooza 2008 - the World's Most Eclectic Music Festival Returns to Chicago

The Windy City of Chicago will once again host Lollapalooza, a three-day music festival that will take place August 1 to 3 in Grant Park. This year's lineup will feature 130 musical acts on nine different 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

The National

G. Love & Special Sauce

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 Jicks

Dierks Bentley

Okkervil River

Amadou & Mariam

Blues Traveler

John Butler Trio

Passes for the three-day festival range in price from 5 to 5 and are available on a first-come, first serve basis at lollapalooza.com.

The festival isn't just for adult music lovers--there's plenty of all-ages fun to be had at Kidzapalooza, which features a variety of activities to keep kids and teenagers entertained. In addition to family-friendly music acts, expect to find music workshops, a petting zoo, a dance floor, video game tournaments, and much more.

Lollapalooza is a general admission event, so get there early and claim your spot in the park. But if you'd prefer to be treated like a V.I.P., you have two options: first is to join the Lolla Lounge. As a member, you'll receive drinks, buffet lunches and dinners, soothing mini-spa treatments, air-conditioned restrooms and comfortable lounge seating. Best of all, each lounge has an elevated platform for an unobstructed view of the stage. Three-day LollaLounge passes sell for 0 each.

You may also purchase your own private Lollapolooza cabana--it's the ultimate way to experience the show! You'll have your own exclusive platform, with personal servers and climate-controlled comfort stations. For more information, visit the Lollapalooza site.

Lollapalooza Detours

While you're in town for the festival, why not enjoy the rest of what Grant Park and downtown Chicago has to offer? Add these destinations to your must-do list:

SHOP

Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile, a long stretch of Michigan Avenue, is known by several names--Mag Mile and Miracle Mile among them. Famous for its shopping and its picturesque, wide sidewalks, Michigan Avenue is a shopper's paradise. This is where you'll find all of the major department stores (Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, Saks) designer boutiques (Chanel, Louis Vuitton) and dozens of specialty stores. If you get the chance, look to stay in a Magnificent Mile hotel (Michigan Ave. Chicago Hotel)

Wicker Park/Bucktown

If you're looking for fashion's next big thing, head on over to this edgy neighborhood located where Milwaukee, Damen and North Avenues intersect for the latest creations by up-and-coming designers and smaller labels that are sure to help you stand out in a crowd. Not to be missed: Phoebe 45 for women's clothing and Apartment Number 9 for Men.

STROLL

Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave

Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 595-7437

A fifty-acre park complex on a boardwalk extending into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier offers a wide variety of entertainment and dining options, including boat cruises fireworks every Wednesday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day. If you have the time, be sure ride the 150-foot tall Ferris Wheel and enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and city skyline.

Grant Park

Downtown Chicago, between Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan

Beyond the Lollapalooza staging area lies a lovely stretch of waterfront paths and cultural attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium, The Museum of Science and Industry, and The Art Institute of Chicago. Don't miss the breathtaking Buckingham Fountain and Cloud Gate, a large, reflective sculpture that is also known as "The Bean".

DINE

David Burke's Primehouse

616 North Rush at Ontario

Phone: 312.660.6000

Chicago is a city known for its steakhouses, and Primehouse is arguably one of the best. Conveniently located in a N. Rush St. downtown Chicago luxury hotel, the menu features a mouth-watering selection of meats that are dry-aged right on the premises. Save room for dessert--the Kickin Doughnuts and the Chocolate Cake and Fudge with Graham Chip Ice Cream are not to be missed!

Garrett's Popcorn

670 N Michigan Ave and four other Chicago locations
These local institutions tend to have long lines out front--and when you get inside and taste their irresistible popcorn, you'll know why! Founded in 1949, Garrett's is known for their Caramel Crisp and Cheese Corn varieties. Can't decide? Get the Downtown Mix and enjoy the best of everything.


Lollapalooza 2008 - the World's Most Eclectic Music Festival Returns to Chicago

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Friday, November 25, 2011

The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary

!±8± The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary

The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is home to over 100 different species of animals, and there are over 300 animals living at the zoo. The zoo is located west of Austin on Rawhide Trail, which can be found by turning off of Highway 290 West shortly after its intersection with Highway 71 West, onto Thomas Springs Road, which intersects with Rawhide Trail a few miles down the road

The Austin Zoo includes educational facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens, as well as habitats for bears, lions, and numerous exotic birds and reptiles. A petting zoo allows visitors to have close contact with harmless species of animals, and patrons can purchase feed at a nominal cost in order to interact more closely with the animals, which is a special treat for children visiting the zoo.

The primary purpose of the sanctuary is to provide rescue, rehabilitation and education to assist animals in the zoo. The zoo had over 200,000 visitors last year, and is a popular destination for families in the Austin area. Originally, the Austin Zoo was a goat ranch, but in 1990, it changed its name to Good Day Ranch, and at that time, the animals consisted mostly of deer, goats, donkeys, ponies, and pigs, with few exotic animals.

The zoo is open every day from 10:00am to 6:00pm, except Thanksgiving and Christmas, and admission is .00 for adults and .00 for children, with discounts for seniors, students and military personnel, so the zoo is quite affordable for the whole family. Yearly passes for unlimited visits are also available for individuals as well as families, and proceeds go to providing more homes for the many animals that are turned away since the zoo is regularly inundated with requests to rescue various kinds of animals, both domesticated and wild.

Among the animals at the zoo are big cats such as lions, panthers, tigers, and jaguars, along with Old World and New World Monkeys, as they are classified, and amphibians such as toads, frogs, salamanders and the like. There is also a reptile habitat that includes snakes iguanas, geckos, and tortoises, and various exotic birds, which include lovely peacocks strolling around on the grounds. There is also a sanctuary for unwanted and unusual livestock, many of which have been rescued from those who no longer want them, such as llamas, pot-bellied pigs and miniature donkeys, as well as longhorn cattle.

The Austin Zoo supports a pre-school television program called "Sprout Please!" which provides educational content for young children, and the zoo is also helping promote an appearance by animal expert Jack Hanna, who will appear at the Paramount Theater in downtown Austin in early October to speak about his experiences with wildlife. Another yearly event at the zoo is called Boo at the Zoo, which is held during the week of Halloween for children, along with their parents, to visit the zoo in their costumes and have a safe opportunity to see the animals and ride a "haunted train".

The zoo is kept in the dark during these nights of fun and parents are encouraged to bring flashlights for peering into the cages and habitats, although some overhead lighting will be provide. Picnics are welcomed during the Halloween event, and the activities promise fun for all.

The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is an Austin treasure, and worth the short drive out to the hill country, so keep the zoo in mind this Halloween, or any day of the week!


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Monday, November 21, 2011

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