WLUP-FM (97.9 FM, “The Loop”) is a commercial classic rock radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The station is owned by Merlin Media, LLC, and is operated by Cumulus Media. WLUP transmits its signal from an antenna located atop the John Hancock Center in Downtown Chicago at a height of 1,394 feet (425 m) with an effective radiated power of 4,000 watts, studios are...
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WXRT, also known as WXRT 93.1, XRT, and 93-XRT is an adult album alternative (AAA) radio station in Chicago, Illinois. For many years their slogan has been “Chicago’s Finest Rock”. WXRT is a primary sponsor of the Chicago nonprofit Rock For Kids. The station broadcasts from a transmitter atop John Hancock Center, and its studios are located at Two Prudential Plaza in the Loop. ...
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School of Rock isn’t just about creating killer musicians with a lasting love for all things rock. Because life isn’t a solo act, we’re equally focused on creating awesome bands of friends and musicians. We’re as much about orchestrating a community in Chicago full of cool experiences as we are about building confidence, extraordinary teamwork, and achieving excellence through our unique teaching method. Lakeview...
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Girls Rock! Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering girls’ creative expression, self-esteem and community awareness through music. Through our music education programs for girls ages 8 to 16, we are committed to educating girls about the musical, technical, and creative aspects involved in musicianship because we believe that young girls are rarely encouraged to explore self-expressive creative outlets and are less likely...
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With its extraordinary architectural design and aesthetics, the Aragon Ballroom is one of Chicago’s premier live entertainment venues. The Aragon Ballroom Chicago was built in 1926, and at a cost of $2 million, was one of the most elaborate venues of its time. Indeed, soon after its opening, the Aragon Ballroom was called “the most beautiful ballroom in the world.”Crystal chandeliers, mosaic tiles, beautiful arches,...
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