2008 Woodie Awards
Music festivals occuring nationwide
Whitney Van Cleave
Issue date: 5/22/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Another year at DU is drawing to a close as summer is once again upon us.
The mysteriously half-full classes, campus-wide sunbathing and smell of hot dogs on the grill are constant reminders that the end is near.
Two months ago, it seemed like summer would never come again, and we would be forever doomed to live through one apocalyptic snowstorm after another.
Now that this fear has been dispelled, the impending break offers up its own set of problems.
The biggest being, "What ever will I do this summer?"
For many, the drudgery of school will give way to the "love it or hate it" summer job. While the concept may seem daunting, have no fear.
Summer is a great time to spend with friends and family, but of course, you already know that.
What many people forget, however, is that summer is the prime time to partake in many of the nation's outstanding music festivals.
No matter where you might find yourself this summer, there is sure to be a festival to suit you.
Here is a small sampling of the popular and sometimes hard-to-find events said below taking place in various settings across the country.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
June 14-17
Manchester, TN
Bonnaroo is one of the most established and well-recognized music festivals this great nation has to offer.
Held on a 700-acre farm, this four day, multi-stage camping festival is sure to have something for everyone.
The event incorporates just about every kind of contemporary music you can think of, including: jazz, hip-hop, rock, electronica and Americana.
In addition, there is a multitude of other activities to enjoy like free yoga classes, on-site cinema, comedy club, silent disco and beer festival.
This year, over 170 artists will be present, including: The Police, Damien Rice, Tool, Widespread Panic, Lily Allen, The Roots, The Kings of Leon, Gov't Mule, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Ziggy Marley and STS9.
The mysteriously half-full classes, campus-wide sunbathing and smell of hot dogs on the grill are constant reminders that the end is near.
Two months ago, it seemed like summer would never come again, and we would be forever doomed to live through one apocalyptic snowstorm after another.
Now that this fear has been dispelled, the impending break offers up its own set of problems.
The biggest being, "What ever will I do this summer?"
For many, the drudgery of school will give way to the "love it or hate it" summer job. While the concept may seem daunting, have no fear.
Summer is a great time to spend with friends and family, but of course, you already know that.
What many people forget, however, is that summer is the prime time to partake in many of the nation's outstanding music festivals.
No matter where you might find yourself this summer, there is sure to be a festival to suit you.
Here is a small sampling of the popular and sometimes hard-to-find events said below taking place in various settings across the country.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
June 14-17
Manchester, TN
Bonnaroo is one of the most established and well-recognized music festivals this great nation has to offer.
Held on a 700-acre farm, this four day, multi-stage camping festival is sure to have something for everyone.
The event incorporates just about every kind of contemporary music you can think of, including: jazz, hip-hop, rock, electronica and Americana.
In addition, there is a multitude of other activities to enjoy like free yoga classes, on-site cinema, comedy club, silent disco and beer festival.
This year, over 170 artists will be present, including: The Police, Damien Rice, Tool, Widespread Panic, Lily Allen, The Roots, The Kings of Leon, Gov't Mule, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Ziggy Marley and STS9.
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