Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, 2012

The Crush is Back!

After a brief name-change, the annual end-of-summer festival here in Old Town is back as Crush in Old Town. On Labor Day Weekend -- Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd from noon to 10:00pm -- Wells Street from North Avenue to Schiller Street will be closed down for music, food and amazing artwork and custom designs in the Crush marketplace.

Artists who wish to participate in the 2012 Crush in Old Town should download a vendor application here and submit via email no later than August 10th, 2012.

Interested sponsors should download and submit the event sponsorship form provided here. For maximum exposure, we recommend sponsors submit their materials (including logos) by July 15th.

MUSIC LINE-UP:

Saturday, September 1st

North Stage
1:00pm – The O’My’s
3:30pm – Perfect Kiss
6:00pm – Like Pioneers
8:30pm – Andrew Belle

South Stage
2:15pm – Northbrook Garage
4:45pm – Pet Lions
7:15pm – My Gold Mask

Sunday, September 2nd

North Stage
2:15pm – Ghosthouse
4:45pm – Tom Schraeder & His Ego
7:15pm – Gemini Club

South Stage
1:00pm – Todd Hembrook & the Hemispheres
3:30pm – Shuteye
6:00pm – Elsinore
8:30pm - Ezra Furman with Band


CHILDREN'S AREA:

Sat. Sept. 1
1:30pm - Bubbles Academy Presents: Lauren Hubert
3:30pm - CircEsteem

Sunday Sept. 2
12-5pm - Face Painting with College Nannies and Tutors
12:30pm - Crafting with Little Beans Café
2:15pm - Mr. Ash’s Magic Show

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 your gate donations. Keep checking back here, on Facebook.com/OldTownChi and @OldTownCHI on Twitter for updated information.