Lollapalooza Souvenir Tickets Have Come and Gone

At little past 2:00pm yesterday, Lollapalooza released their infamous souvenir tickets. These 1000 discounted tickets sold out in nearly 10 min. at $60 a piece. Having sent out a message in their newsletter at the beginning of the week announcing the immanent release of the tickets, every Lolla fan was fervently waiting and constantly reloading their browsers. On the day of the sale however, many users were frustrated to find out that Lolla’s page did not work with their web browsers (mainly Firefox and Safari) and needed to switch to Internet Explorer in order to access the coveted tickets. For many, these slight moments were crucial and caused them to miss out due to the error. Didn’t snag the souvenir tickets, but still want to go to Lollapalooza? Try the next best thing: Early Bird Tickets go on sale March 31st.

If you were lucky enough to score a pair of tickets, you are in for a great line up. Rumors have been circulating about Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Killers, but the Chicago Tribute confirmed last week that Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, and Jane's Addiction will all be headlining this year. Lollapalooza plans to release the full line up sometime in April.

Find out more about Lollapalooza at their website: http://www.lollapalooza.com/.

-L.A.U.R.E.N.

I'm JT, nice to meet you!

Hello, my name is Jennifer Thornton (nickname: JT), and I am the newest seasonal staff member at the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Evanston. I will be working on the Ethnic Arts Festival and the Lakeshore Arts Festival as the Program Coordinator. I have worked or volunteered for both festivals for several summers in a row, and I am in awe of the spirit of each event and the amazing, diverse talent and passion represented year after year. I think this season could be the best yet!

My life mostly revolves around the arts, and I am also a strong advocate for civil rights/equality and sustainable living issues. I grew up in Knoxville, TN and studied dance and musical theater throughout my childhood. I earned a BA with a major in Spanish and a minor in Dance from University of Tennessee, and then interned at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC before moving to Chicago. I then completed a Master of Arts Management at Columbia College Chicago, and have been working in the nonprofit arts in Chicago since 2002, at such organizations as The Field Museum, Chicago International Film Festival, Illinois Arts Alliance, and most recently at Links Hall, an innovative performing arts studio where I served as Managing Director for 2.5 years. I also sit on the Board of Split Pillow, a nonprofit Chicago-centric film production company, and I perform, produce, and create my own art as much as possible!

I love interacting with and supporting artists in all mediums, and I am thrilled by the festival environment, with its opportunities to share extraordinary art work and performance, meet new people, and celebrate the culture of Evanston, Chicago, and beyond! I hope that if you are participating in the festivals in any way or are one of our valued guests, that you will reach out to me about anything - I'm here this summer for you!