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Midsommarfest House Party Porch Collapse Injures Three
June 11, 2018 / By Edgeville Buzz

Three people were sent to the hospital due to injuries sustained during a porch collapse in Andersonville during a house party to celebrate Midsommarfest. According to the party’s host, Clayon Terrill,…
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Andersonville Midsommerfest To Add Elevated VIP Viewing Area For Concerts
May 18, 2018 / By Edgeville Buzz

The concerts at Andersonville Midsommerfest are a big draw at the event, but the crowds can cause a problematic quest for the nearest beer booth or bathroom. To help eliminate…
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LGBTQ Rally Planned At Midsommarfest, To Coincide With National Pride March
May 15, 2017 / By Edgeville Buzz

Even though so much progress has been made over the last decade in the LGBTQ community, organizers of the grassroots movement called the “Equality March for Unity & Pride” feel there…
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Midsommarfest 2017 Entertainment Announced
May 12, 2017 / By Edgeville Buzz

Andersonville’s 2017 Midsommarfest entertainment schedule has been announced. The event, which (unofficially) kicks off this year’s Chicago festival season, takes place on June 9-11 along Clark St. from Foster to…
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Andersonville Midsommarfest Kid’s Activities Line-Up Released
June 2, 2016 / By Edgeville Buzz

One of the best things about Midsommarfest is grabbing a cold brew and watching your favorite bands perform live. However, the festival has many activities for the whole family, including…
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Andersonville’s 2016 Midsommarfest Performance Line-Up Announced
May 25, 2016 / By Edgeville Buzz

This year’s line-up for Andersonville’s Midsommarfest has been announced. The event will take place Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 2016. The event will have five stages with some of your favorite bands,…
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Miss Andersonville Winner Defies Gender Boundaries, Over $16,000 Raised
June 19, 2015 / By Victoria Marty

He’s a first for the Miss Andersonville pageant, but Kevin Romero wouldn’t have it any other way. “The contest was a fundraiser wrapped in the package of a beauty pageant,…
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Andersonville Gears Up For Midsommarfest During Its 50th Anniversary
June 10, 2015 / By Victoria Marty

Get ready for music, a Maypole dance, international fare, artistic wares and more starting Friday at this year’s Andersonville Midsommarfest. The festival ends Sunday. More than 50,000 people are expected…
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Andersonville Midsommarfest Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Big Changes For the 50th Anniversary
March 2, 2015 / By Edgeville Buzz

For many residents, one of the official signs that summer has arrived is the annual Andersonville Midsommarfest. This year is a big one as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of…
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Midsommarfest Raises $15,000 For The Water Tower
June 25, 2014 / By Edgeville Buzz

It was a very good day for not only our friends at the Swedish American Museum, but for the entire Andersonville neighborhood as they announced that the ultimate goal of…
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TimeOut Ranks Andersonville and Uptown Events In Summer Top 10
May 12, 2014 / By Edgeville Buzz

TImeOut Chicago announced the 31 things they are looking forward to this summer. In the article they showcased everything from local events and performances to restaurant openings and movies. But…
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Midsommarfest Announces 2014 Line-Up, Portion of Proceeds To Save The Water Tower
May 5, 2014 / By Edgeville Buzz

Midsommerfest returns to Andersonville for the 49th year June 6, 7 and 8, 2014. We welcome the annual event every year as one of the markers to kickoff the summer…
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Edgewater & Andersonville in the news
June 14, 2013 / By Edgeville Buzz

A weekly summary of articles from other news sources featuring our neighborhood Changing Edgewater [WBEZ] Justice system miserably fails Chicago woman arrested 396 times
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Midsommarfest 2013 – did you know?
June 5, 2013 / By Edgeville Buzz

In case you haven’t heard, this weekend is the 48th Annual Midsommarfest
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Midsommarfest To Offer Bike Valet
May 17, 2013 / By Edgeville Buzz

This year’s Midsommarfest will feature a “bike valet” as part of the Andersonville Development Corporation and Andersonville Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to make the annual street festival greener.
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