CRUSH in Old Town September 1, 2012

Don’t let the summer slip away without celebrating at Crush in Old Town over Labor Day weekend! Toast the changing of the seasons with wine tastings, delicious food from Old Town restaurants, live music, a unique marketplace with artists, and fun for the children!

Chicago’s beloved Old Town neighborhood hosts the best in wine, food and art during this final summer event (Wells St. from North Ave. to Schiller). The festival is family-friendly with free activities for children featuring inflatables, crafts and games .

CRUSH in Old Town is becoming a nationally-recognized art/wine/music festival that serves up a rich variety of original indie, pop, rock and electronica to music fans from the neighborhood and around the country.

This year’s lineup launches an exciting weekend on Saturday (September 1st at 1pm) with The O’My’s, Northbrook Garage, Perfect Kiss, and Pet Lions. Like Pioneers revs up the early evening, with My Gold Mask headlining the South Stage and Andrew Belle closing our festive Saturday night on the North Stage.

Sunday serves up a tasteful blend with Todd Hembrook and the Hemispheres, Ghosthouse, Shuteye, Tom Schraeder & His Ego, and Elsinore. Gemini Club headlines the North Stage and Ezra Furman tears down the South Stage.

For CRUSH in Old Town updates, visit www.OldTownChicago.org, Facebook.com/OldTownChi or follow on Twitter @OldTownCHI.

All proceeds from CRUSH in Old Town support the aesthetic and economic health of the Old Town community. Revitalization of public space, neighborhood marketing, landscaping and special events benefit from donations gathered at the gates.

Official Website: http://www.OldTownChicago.org