Tue. August 5, 2014
By Terrence Chappell
This past weekend, Chicago hosted its annual and iconic Lollapalooza music fest. I absolutely love Lolla, but if you're anything like me partying with drunk and for some drug-induced suburban tweens isn't all that appealing. Seriously, go back to home room. So, I opted for a more laid back approach to Lolla and away from the mud people at some of the city's selected Lolla events.
W Lakeshore celebrated its recent $38 million renovation with what else..a party on the eve of Lolla. Records remixer /artist RAC performed live at the sixth floor deck of the trendy hotel. I can't say that I've ever had anywhere near a bad time at any of the W Lakeshore's events. Kind of hard to have a bad time with panoramic views of Lake Michigan and just the overall cool vibe the Hotel seems to elicit. However, I did not enjoy this year's performance. Perhaps I don't have a well-trained ear but sort of like art featured in the MCA, I just didn't get it. But I'll always have love for W Lakeshore and their events.
So, if I had to rate each party with a credit score rating, it'd be as follows:
Gain and Rolling Stone – 800 – Accepted! You get an apartment with stainless and hardwood floors.
Azeez's Private Pool Party at Aqua – 730 – Accepted! Enjoy your amenities and Bosch appliances.
W Lakeshore Lolla Kickoff - 700 – Accepted! Enjoy your lakefront view!
Hard Rock Hotel – 429 – DECLINED – Better find a co-signer.
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