CHICAGO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Tribune's fourth annual Rock the
River is a two-day festival celebrating the Chicago River and its historical
significance and importance as a natural resource. A wide variety of
activities, including live music, children's entertainment, and river
cruises
will be available. For the first time, Chinatown will become a festival
site
with the help of the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and the Chicago Park
District.
ROCK THE RIVER SCHEDULE
PIONEER COURT MAINSTAGE
(Located South of Tribune Tower)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
5:00 PM Carl Weathersby (Blues)
6:15 PM Gizzae w/ Ellen Miller (Reggae)
7:45 PM Koffee Brown (R&B;)
8:45 PM EDEN'S CRUSH (Pop)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
2:30 PM Release (Alternative Rock)
3:30 PM Gullibanque (Reggae)
5:00 PM Yellowman (Reggae)
6:45 PM Alejandro Escovedo (Latin Rock)
8:30 PM PATTI SMITH (Rock)
CHINATOWN ACTIVITIES
(Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 W. 19th Street)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Catch and Release Fishing Derby
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Dragon Boat Races
10:00 AM Tai Chi Class
11:00 AM Lion Dance
2:00 PM Feng Shui w/ Karen Uchima
RIVERBOAT ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
(Board 15 minutes prior to departure at Michigan Avenue and Wacker
Drive)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
6:30 PM Katherine Davis (Blues) aboard Ft. Dearborn
7:00 PM Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel (Country Rock ) aboard Chicago's
First Lady
7:30 PM R.S.B. (Reggae) aboard Evening Star
8:30 PM Barry Winograd Quartet (Jazz) aboard Ft. Dearborn
9:00 PM Robbie Fulks (Rock) aboard Chicago's First Lady
9:30 PM Dem Man Deh (Reggae) aboard Evening Star
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
10:00 AM Kid's Magic Cruise aboard Buccaneer
11:30 AM Kid's Magic Cruise aboard Buccaneer
7:30 PM Angel de Cuba (Latin) aboard Evening Star
8:30 PM Fireworks Cruise/Montgomery Street Band aboard Chicago's
First
Lady
9:30 PM Fireworks Cruise/Vida Blues aboard Evening Star
Cruises are approximately 90 minutes. Cost is $22.50, except Fireworks
Cruises, which are $25.00 and Kid's Cruises, which are $10.00. To
purchase tickets by phone, please call toll free 1-877-306-0142.
The Chicago Tribune's Rock the River is presented by American Invsco and
sponsored by Toyota, CLTV, Metromix.com, Disney Radio, American Airlines and
American Eagle, Blackvoices.com, WXRT, Java City, Rolling Rock, Mayor's
Office
of Special Events, Club St. Lucia, Sam's Wine & Spirits, Shoreline
Sightseeing, Kiss FM 103.5, Barbara's Bookstore, WGN-TV and Wild Hare. A
portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Friends of the Chicago
River. For more information, please visit our Website at metromix.com
