AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLollapalooza Chicago: Jennie became the first K-pop solo artist to headline the festival, set for the Bud Light Stage Aug. 1, while i-dle and Billlie’s Tsuki kept the fashion-and-music momentum rolling. Festival chaos: Lorde paused her set after fans passed out in extreme heat, and Lil Uzi Vert’s appearance shifted last-minute due to weather before the lineup changed again. Local arts & culture: Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras returned to headline Lollapalooza for a second straight year, bringing 102 student musicians to a hometown stage. Music spotlight: Smashing Pumpkins headlined with surprise guests Yungblud and Olivia Rodrigo. Illinois sports entertainment: The Yankees and Cubs meet at Wrigley Field with Max Fried vs. David Peterson, as Chicago’s White Sox push a win streak into a Rays matchup. Art & identity: Chicago-born artist Esteban del Valle talks Van Gogh, graffiti, and what makes great art. Community arts: A new private art collection is headed to DuMouchelles Auction Galleries via LACA.
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