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  • April 2008

    • Bottoms Up! It’s Beer Fest Time

      Portfolio  |  Apr 10, 08 1:37 PM CDT

      Bottoms Up! It’s Beer Fest Time

      (Newser) - They can’t promise German sausage or bonneted barmaids, but North American beer festivals pour pint after pint of terrific local brews. Portfolio lists the best in fests, from now through October. Mondial de la Bière (May 28-June 1): Try beer, cider, mead, and cheese over 5 days in Montreal. Oregon Brewers Festival (July 24-27): Enjoy free-admission tastings of more than 70 local beers at this Portland event. More »

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      list  • beer  • top travel destinations  • craft brewers  • microbrewing  • festivals

  • March 2008

    • Tables Turn on Rebel Festival

      Wall Street Journal  |  Mar 14, 08 2:20 PM CDT

      Tables Turn on Rebel Festival

      (Newser) - The South by Southwest musical festival finds itself in an odd spot—the once-tiny gathering is now the big bad authority figure as it tries to keep others from horning in on its success, the Wall Street Journal reports. Festival organizers routinely call the police, revoke privileges, and file lawsuits as they try to shut down the loads of unsanctioned parties and concerts that spring up on the fringes of the 5-day festival in Austin, Texas. More »

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      rock and roll  • indie rock  • corporate sponsorship  • music festival  • South by Southwest  • festivals

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