City's Free Festivals Face Cutbacks
CHICAGO (WBBM) - The party's not over, but Mayor's Office of Special Events is tightening its belt, and is warning that Chicago's slate of free summer festivals may take a hit unless new sponsors sign on soon.

Aurora music festivals to grow by leaps and bounds
After posting record attendance in 2008, Aurora's two biggest weekend music festivals have outgrown their roots.

Weird and wild festivals of 2009
THROW fireballs and jump over babies in our collection of the strangest and most extravagant festivals of 2009.

Festivals bowing to fan pressure
Organisers of some of the UK's biggest music events are letting fans have a bigger say in how the festivals are run.

Qld Police to crack down on drugs at music festivals
Police will target music festivals across south-east Queensland in the coming months in an attempt to combat the use illicit drugs.

Festivals are major tourist draws
UNL Journalism Student WAYNE - When John Agler went on the "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson in 1986, it wasn't because he was an actor, musician or even comedian, it was because of his skillful impersonation - of a chicken

FESTIVALS | Santa Barbara Fest Sets Over 200 Films For 24th Edition
The 24th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has announced its film line-up for 2009, featuring over 200 films including 21 World Premieres, 29 U.S. Premieres and a rich selection of films representing 41 countries.

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS APLENTY
Agler, a Wayne farmer, earned the right to meet the king of late night when he won the national cluck off at the annual Wayne Chicken Show. Now 53, Agler said his experience on the ?Tonight Show? was one of the most memorable and fun moments of his life.

Downtown Alive! to be four 2-day festivals
Downtown Alive!, which had been a weekly celebration in downtown Aurora, is switching format and location for next summer.

Woes continue for Farwell's Mountain festivals; bank sets foreclosure sale
Kimberly Megoran has her own way of dealing with the fall of Farwell's Mountain Country and Rock festivals. "I poured everything in a song, 'Already Gone,' " said the events' former publicist, one of many who walked away heartbroken and...

Popular festivals among the victims of municipal budget cuts
When villages are trying to cut budgets, festivals are often among the first things to go. The venues offer low-cost options for families trying to save money, but towns like Des Plaines and Wheeling have decided that the funds would be better used for other items in a year when everyone is tightening belts.

Talent, luck make East of Berlin work
Playwright Hannah Moscovitch's talent was a proven commodity. After all, she's already made a name in alternate theatre circles, where works such as Essay and The Russian Play have made her the darling of Summerworks and similar festivals devoted to discovering and celebrating the emerging artist.

Honolulu Celebrates Month Of Chinatown
Chinatown will celebrate the coming of the year of the ox with festivals and events in January.

T.O. Fringe moves to New Stage
TORONTO - Just one short year ago, there were those who thought of Fringe Festivals as a purely summer activity -- the theatrical equivalent to beach volleyball and patio crawls, if you will.

Event: Summadayze, Supreme Court Gardens/The Esplanade, 4/1/09
Mellen have been doing festivals for a few years now, and with this year's sold out Summadayze satisfying 20 000 punters, it's clear that they have got it perfect: the acts, the crowd, the venue, the atmosphere.

Chinese acrobats to perform at PAC
For more than 20 years, the National Acrobats of China have been one of the most influential acrobatic troupes in the world, renowned for outstanding achievements in national and international acrobatic competitions and festivals.

Tight Security Across Iraq on a Holy Day for Shiites
Millions of Iraqi Shiites celebrated one of the most emotional occasions in their religious calendar Wednesday, accompanied by stringent security measures.

Mark these on your calendar
Despite the tanking economy, community events and festivals still managed to draw flocks of visitors in 2008, perhaps because of the adage, "It's free to look."

Arts Ahead 7-13 January
The 6th London Short Film Festival opens on Friday Ah, early January. It ain't a time to be launching or opening. (Ask Woolworths .) So there isn't a lot of fresh blood on the London arts scene this week. But you can fight the cold currently freezing your cultural brain with the following: Two festivals brighten the January gloom: The 6th London Short Film Festival opens on ...

The best times to visit Malmo
Malmo hosts fantastic events throughout the year that make the most of the outdoors and reflect the city's enthusiasm for music. Here are some of the best.