Two of your favorite things have no collided, Garrett’s Popcorn and Revolution Brewing. Caramel Crisp Caramel Popcorn Ale is a brown ale that is now available in Chicago and will be statewide by October 1st. Evolution uses 450 pounds of popcorn and 1,200 pounds of brown sugar for every 120 barrels of the 7 percent ABV beer. The brewery adds the caramel early on in the process so you really get a full caramel taste, and they throw in plenty of Kosher salt too, to make the popcorn flavors, ahh pop. If it goes well, it could be a staple every year around this time.
Last night I stayed up WAY past my bedtime and visited the new CloudBar on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center. It’s all a part of the 360 Chicago experience. Your beloved Tilt is still there, the ride that allows you to tower 1,000 ft over Michigan Ave, terrifying yet, somehow fun. CloudBar is just a nice addition with signature cocktails, and fancy eats. It’s more than just a place to take your uncle when he visits. Now, it’s where you want to be with your girlfriends on a Friday getting happy hour. They’ll even have entertainment some nights, like local magician AJ Sacco. Sure, they’ve got the best views in the city, but they’ve got heart too. CloudBar, it’s not just for tourists anymore. Take a gander and a drink! -Ali
You’ve heard that the ONLY way to win Smashing Pumpkins tickets at the Metro is through Q101! We’ve got your pair twice an hour from 6am to midnight if you’re caller ten at (312) 591-8300.
There’s no behind the scenes freebies either! Everyone, even the lead singer of the Gin Blossoms, has to play the game like everyone else. Good luck my friends.
These fellas got themselves something fun after their breakups. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself to numb the pain. The last guy though, he didn’t do it right! Watch!
Time to see a Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Famer — Marky and the rest of the Ramones were inducted in 2002 and he continues to keep the spirit of the band alive with his Blitzkrieg.
In 2016, Marky detailed what it was like to join up with the punk rock icons:
You can check out Mark Ramone’s Blitzkrieg Friday at 8PM on the Rebel Stage. Tickets are on sale for Riot Fest 2022 — you can also check out the lineup and complete schedules for all days.
Aug. 8th was the final sunset after 8pm, now, the final sunset of 2022 after 7pm is going to be tonight. Where did summer go?! We will lose nearly two minutes of daylight per day for the rest of the month and on September 27th, there will be fewer than 12 hours of daylight. Don’t worry, it won’t be until December 16th when the earliest sunset happens on the 16th at 4:22 pm.
There was a possibility of a strike between union rail workers and railroad companies looming this week, so Metra cancelled 4 busy Chicago-area routes for tonight. However, an agreement was reached late last night to stop the the strike and continue service on all trains. Your commute will not be disrupted!
Metra’s post on the Facebook said, “We are greatly relieved that we will be able to continue to provide the safe and reliable service that you deserve and that you rely upon. Please accept our apologies for this week of uncertainty and anxiety, and our thanks for your patience and understanding. The late Thursday evening trains that had been canceled by BNSF and Union Pacific in anticipation of a strike will now run as scheduled”
A HUGE 10 foot alligator was found in a neighborhood outside of Houston. It was so massive that they had to hire a tow truck to remove it! This happens about 35 times a year in surrounding suburbs when gators go looking for another water source.
Class is in session. This is Riot Fest 101 — with Yungblud.
This UK artist has been nominated in the past for NME’s “Best Solo Act In The World.” That seems like an easy title to live up to when you are a rising musician. 🙃
You’ve seen him on our Queued Up Artist Showcase and made a showing in the Q101 Lounge — even with a busted ankle.
Yungblud plays Saturday at 5:15 on the Roots Stage. Tickets are on sale for Riot Fest 2022 — you can also check out the lineup and complete schedules for all days.
A Detroit furniture store caused some controversy with this commercial, showing the owner being birthed. No, I did not type that wrong. In it he claims that “…I was born for this.” The spot was censored for TV, but we have the full version below, so you’re welcome, err we apologize.
There was also this TV commercial from back in the day that caused people to lose their minds. Meet Chuck Testa, taxidermy enthusiast!
A state run nursing home in Taiwan is under fire for hiring a stripper to entertainment some of the residents. Someone filmed it, put it on social media, and now it’s spreading like wildfire! The nursing home has since apologized, saying that they hired her to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. They said didn’t mean to offend anyone and will be more careful with hiring entertainment in the future. You can see the video of a grandpa having the time of his life below!
This actual swinger helps us find out which myths about the secretive sub culture, that do ring true. In this video, she talks about pineapples and wedding rings. Pay attention so that you can spot a swinger yourself someday!
NFL games are getting pretty spendy! Bookies.com put together a list of what how of much it would be to take a family of four to a game with parking, beers, sodas, and dogs. This goes by stadium, so you can see where the Bears fall. They’re actually not the most expensive, although it seems like it! Their total was $599.90, if you buy the cheapest tickets!
Actress Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her work in White Lotus. As she was thanking everyone in her acceptance speech the walk-off music started going and she refused them, then danced. The Best Supporting Actress wanted to make sure everyone was acknowledged and we get this amazing moment, watch!
A town called Stow in Massachusetts had their Dunkin’ Donuts close and now, people want to leave. It’s a newsworthy event in any town on the east coast. They LOVE their Dunkin’- they’ll even move if there’s not one close by!
The Wiener’s Circle posted to their Twitter that if the Bears make the playoffs, they’ll give away free char dogs. The Bears won their first game of the season so, as of right now, there’s still a chance baby! Cross your fingers for free char dogs!
Q101 announces that it will present The Smashing Pumpkins Takeover starting Tuesday, September 13th at 6:00am and running through Tuesday, September 20th at 5:00pm. Every half hour every day, the station will give away a pair of tickets to a special live concert event at The Metro – the legendary club where it all started for The Smashing Pumpkins. “Q101 Presents An Evening With The Smashing Pumpkins” will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 8:00pm at The Metro.” The only way in is to win with Q101 – every half hour, starting Tuesday, September 13th. Q101 and The Smashing Pumpkins will salute The Metro’s 40th Anniversary of housing live music for Chicago by broadcasting the show live on Q101 for Chicagoland starting at 8:00pm that evening and streaming worldwide at www.q101.com.
Q101 will be selling commemorative Smashing Pumpkins/The Metro/Q101 t-shirts at The Metro concert event, with all proceeds donated to the Highland Park Community Foundation’s 4th of July Highland Park Shooting Response Fund.
Troy Hanson, Program Director, Q101, VP/Operations, Cumulus Chicago, and VP/Programming, Rock Formats, Cumulus Media, said: “It’s an honor to bring together three iconic Chicago brands to celebrate a night of ‘All Things Chicago’ – The Smashing Pumpkins, The Metro and Q101!”
This unique promotional event leads right into The Smashing Pumpkins/Jane’s Addiction North American Tour, featuring a tour stop at United Center on Saturday November 5th. Tickets to that show are available at www.livenation.com.
