Chicago-based indie band Smith Westerns will be playing Summer Breeze on Saturday, as AraabMUZIK’s recovery after being shot precludes him from performing, according to an email to the Maroon from fourth-year Lyndsey McKenna, chair of the Major Activities Board (MAB)….
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MAB cancels Summer Breeze beer garden
Due to Programming Coordinating Council (PCC) funding cuts, this year’s Summer Breeze festival will no longer feature the beer garden typically situated next to Botany Pond. Instead, fourth-year Major Activities Board (MAB) chair Lyndsey McKenna said, the area around Botany…
Going down down, baby
Major Activities Board’s choice to bring Nelly to campus for Summer Breeze inconsistent with concert’s forward-thinking past.
Nelly, AraabMUZIK, Lunice to play Summer Breeze
Nelly, AraabMUZIK, and Lunice will be performing at this year’s Summer Breeze, according to fourth-year Lyndsey McKenna, chairperson of the Major Activities Board (MAB). The show will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 5 p.m. Though MAB waits until…
AraabMUZIK to play UChicago on May 18
Though members of the Major Activities Board (MAB) have not yet released the lineup of artists playing Summer Breeze this year, the Facebook page for hip-hop producer AraabMUZIK announced a May 18 performance at the University of Chicago yesterday, as…
MAB cancels winter show
Board members voted unanimously to cut the comedy show and save the funds for Summer Breeze.
Back in the black, MAB sells out Summer Breeze
The Major Activities Board, which plans Summer Breeze and other major cultural events, has recovered from its deficit from last year.
Summer Breeze 2012
Scenes from this year’s Summer Breeze concert.
Rhyme and little reason: Ludacris spurs crowd to act a fool
A review of this year’s Summer Breeze concert.
Variety of bands play at WHPK
Independent bands get to play their songs at WHPK’s Summer Breeze soundstage.
Chicago Manual of Style | Dress your fest
What to wear at Summer Breeze this weekend. (Anything you want, really…)
Ludacris, Neon Indian, Cults to bring variety to Summer Breeze
This year’s show will feature a mix of hip-hop, indie, and electronica, in contrast to last year’s dance music.
Ludacris, Neon Indian, Cults to headline Summer Breeze 2012
Diverse lineup showcases hip-hop big name and acclaimed indie bands.
Blowing off steam
After admirable effort, MAB can make small changes to ensure greater Summer Breeze success.
Rain blows breeze inside
Summer Breeze carnival and concert were relocated to Reynolds Club on Saturday due to rain and cold.
A concerted effort
Despite move indoors, Summer Breeze salvaged a wintry weekend
Crystal Castles to headline Summer Breeze
MAB announces the Summer Breeze line-up. Crystal Castles will be joined by Wale, The Walkmen, and Milkman on perform May 14
Crystal Castles, The Walkmen, Wale, and Milkman to play Summer Breeze
The eclectic mix of musicians will play at the annual spring festival.
Campus Controversies
Blood can still boil when it’s 10 degrees below
A Breeze that didn’t blow
It’s time to give MAB props for putting together a great Summer Breeze
Summer Breeze tickets for sale online in SG pilot program
The website, ubazaar.uchicago.edu, allows students to purchase tickets by credit card and pick up them up at will call the day of the event.
At Summer Breeze, Illmatic is the move
Nas, Damian Marley, and the Dirty Projectors are set to perform at the May 15 concert, which will this year feature a DJ and a Fire Escape film.
Win two tickets to Summer Breeze
Answer the Tuesday Question and win tickets to see Nas, Damian Marley, and the Dirty Projectors play Hutch!
Nas to headline Summer Breeze
He’ll round out the May 15 show, which features the Dirty Projectors and Damian Marley.
Lupe fiasco: Hackers spoil MAB’s Summer Breeze poll
The poll, run by PollDaddy.com, received over 6,000 responses by Thursday night; Summer Breeze garners an annual attendance of around 2,000 each year.
Summer Breeze outweighs star comedian in poll
Students voted down a proposed cutback to Summer Breeze funding this week in an online survey conducted by the Major Activities Board (MAB). The cutbacks would have been used to fund a larger winter comedy show.
Major activities bored
MAB should learn from its mistakes and book a big-name Summer Breeze.
Broken Social Scene and crew shatter expectations
A review and slideshow from this weekend’s Summer Breeze performances.
A broken social scene
MAB’s Summer Breeze roster sounds like a nice lineup for a 10:30 show at the Metro, but lacks the broad appeal necessary for the College’s signature entertainment event of the year.