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The Midwinter Music Fest You Won’t Forget!<\/h3>\n
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Art among art is this year’s sentiment for Pitchfork’s annual music fest. Provoking a strong aura of creativity, the Midwinter festival will take place for three days, showcasing over 30 music acts and gallery soundscapes amid an array of iconic masterpieces. Musical acts will be scattered all throughout the museum’s multiple venues, and Pitchfork Radio will host exclusive artist interviews, Dj sets, intimate live\u00a0performances and more.<\/p>\n

The event is from February 15-17, 6 pm – 12 am,<\/strong>\u00a0and is located at The Art Institute of Chicago (111 South Michigan Avenue)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Tickets & Schedule<\/h2>\n

Base tickets are $50 for one night and $128 for all three nights. Base tickets feature both music and art displays, and the opportunity to witness live interviews through the broadcast of Pitchfork Radio. But hurry, tickets<\/a> are going fast.<\/p>\n

Add-On Tickets range from $15 – $30 and are for the eight additional shows per night that requires an add-on ticket for access.<\/p>\n

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Add-on shows are available here<\/a>. Coat check is $1, cash only.<\/p>\n

Midwinter Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each night starts off with the Midwinter Dinner (Must purchase through Add-on ticket), from 5 – 9 pm. The dinner is hosted by Terzo Piano, the museum’s Modern Wing restaurant. Additional eats and drinks (booze included) are available\u00a0throughout selected areas of the museum. Then, the fest begins with subsequent performances happening all night. Check here<\/a> for the list, times, and placement of each artist. Pitchfork Radio and Gallery Soundscapes will be from 6 – 11:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Afterparty |\u00a0 Sunday, February 17\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Afterparty will be located at the Empty Bottle<\/a>, featuring the incredible band Tortoise<\/a> and the Mute Duo<\/a>. Empty Bottle is located on 1035 North Western Avenue. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Must be 21+ to get in. Tickets are $25 and are available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though the museum encourages you to use public transportation, there are several parking garages nearby, such as the Millennium\u00a0Park Garage and Grant Park South Garage. Just make sure you arrive early!<\/p>\n

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2019 Midwinter Lineup<\/h2>\n
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Friday:<\/p>\n