Chicago Mixtape Curates An Ultra-Violet Petting Zoo
By Sarah Cobarrubias in Arts & Entertainment on Jun 20, 2011 6:20PM
Chicago Mixtape held the first installment of its music showcase series a few weeks ago, and the second is already in the works. This installment’s going to be a special one, benefiting local nonprofit the Neighborhood Boys and Girl Club.
The NBGC has held annual summer carnivals and concerts for 60 years, this year’s entitled Ultra-Violet Petting Zoo. In an effort to incorporate local rock to the festivities, the concert portion of the event will be curated by Chicago Mixtape, featuring a handful of local favorites including White Mystery, Bobby Conn and Monica Boubou, and Tom Schraeder & His Ego. Check out the full lineup below.
The carnival component of the fundraiser comes complete with a petting zoo, beer garden, food, and a bunch of rides on which to vomit said food. Besides the fact that there’s an awesome musical lineup and happy fun times, this annual event is the NBGC’s main fundraiser, bringing in a large amount of the money used to provide sports, tutoring and the arts to 1,500+ kids each year.
In other Chicago Mixtape news, the local music project is holding a promotion from June 27-July 6 that will allow subscribers access to an expired mixtape every time they get a friend to join. This sounds like some creepy internet scam, but it isn’t; the service is totally free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Besides, these mixtapes have become a sort of digital collectible among local music fanatics, often featuring rare and unreleased songs. Those who get 10 or more friends to sign up get an exclusive t-shirt, and whoever gets the most get to curate an upcoming mixtape. But, of course, you have to be a member to participate.
Ultra-Violet Petting Zoo Lineup
2:00-2:45pm: We Repel Each Other
3:00:3:45pm: Jonny Rumble
4:00-4:45pm: Tight Phantomz
5:00-5:45pm: Baby Teeth
6:00-6:45pm: Bailiff
7:00-7:45pm: Bobby Conn & Monica BouBou (Electro Set)
8:00-9:00Ppm: Tom Schraeder & His Ego
9:15-10:15pm: White Mystery
Chicago Mixtape presents performs Ultra-Violet Petting Zoo, Sunday, July 10 at Paul Revere Park, 3900 N Rockwell, 2 p.m.