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Douglass Park Mud After Riot Fest, Neighbors Call for Restoration
local-news18 days ago

Douglass Park Mud After Riot Fest, Neighbors Call for Restoration

Heavy rains left Riot Fest grounds at Douglass Park in North Lawndale covered in mud and standing water as teardown began. Officials say three acres will need restoration (new sod, soil prep, aeration, seeding, grading) and that the Park District and Riot Fest will assess and cover reasonable restoration costs. Some neighbors call the park “destroyed” and want the festival relocated, while others point to community benefits and note a multi-year agreement keeping Riot Fest at Douglass Park through 2027. A post-event assessment will guide long‑term improvements and potential solutions for park use.

via blockclubchicago.org|
#chicago-neighborhoods#douglass-park#local-news
Mud-Filled Riot Fest Day 3 Keeps the Music Going at Douglass Park
entertainment18 days ago

Mud-Filled Riot Fest Day 3 Keeps the Music Going at Douglass Park

Riot Fest’s Day 3 at Douglass Park pressed on through heavy rain and muddy grounds that forced schedule cuts and accessibility challenges, with local trio Largemouth—the youngest performers—kicking off the day, followed by Sincere Engineer and The Beths, and headliners Patti Smith, William Shatner, and Alanis Morissette across multiple stages. Attendees navigated treacherous footing as the festival pledged park-ground remediation after the soggy weekend, and a wedding at the Riot Fest chapel highlighted the event’s resilient, celebratory spirit.

via Block Club Chicago|
#douglass-park#entertainment#largemouth
Mud-packed screw holes reveal a bee nursery in a homeowner’s door
outdoors1 month ago

Mud-packed screw holes reveal a bee nursery in a homeowner’s door

A homeowner spots bees around two screw holes in a plastic front door and later finds a gray, cement-like material packed into the holes. Reddit users suggest it’s mud used by mason bees to construct an egg-filled nest, illustrating how solitary bees often use tiny cavities for nesting. The piece emphasizes observing and correctly identifying the species before taking action, as these nesting sites can be beneficial pollinators rather than pests.

via Yahoo|
#bees#mud#nesting
Diplo Dashes Six-Mile Mud Exit From Burning Man
entertainment1 month ago

Diplo Dashes Six-Mile Mud Exit From Burning Man

World‑famous DJ Diplo photographed himself leaving Burning Man after rain flooded the Nevada desert, trudging roughly six miles through mud to reach the road. The clip follows a year when the festival’s muddy chaos went viral (including Diplo’s 2023 mud walk with Chris Rock) as heavy rainfall and exits overwhelmed attendees; the event also saw a death tied to a medical emergency during the week.

via New York Post|
#burningman#diplo#entertainment
Grant Park mud and cleanup loom after Lollapalooza wraps
politics2 months ago

Grant Park mud and cleanup loom after Lollapalooza wraps

Lollapalooza 2026 ended with about 400,000 attendees at Chicago’s Grant Park, leaving the grounds waterlogged, torn grass, and mud in places, and prompting a substantial cleanup. The city logged 10 arrests and 67 hospital visits during the festival weekend. Under a 10-year contract, promoter C3 Presents is responsible for cleanup, trash removal, and associated restoration work, with the park district planning a walk-through the week of Aug. 10 to assess damage and finalize restoration plans. Past mud incidents have cost around $1 million to address, and while there was interest in funding longer-term park infrastructure through the festival, that was not included in the current agreement. Mayor Brandon Johnson labeled the weekend a success despite the mess, underscoring ongoing discussions about drainage and turf improvements in Hutchinson Field based on future funding.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago#cleanup#grant-park
Finale in the Park: Tate McRae and The xx Close Lollapalooza 2026 as Sun Returns
music-and-concerts2 months ago

Finale in the Park: Tate McRae and The xx Close Lollapalooza 2026 as Sun Returns

Day 4 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park features closing headliners Tate McRae and The xx, with a mostly sunny forecast (high around 76) after overnight rains delayed Day 3. Gates reopen at 11 a.m.; mud remains, so bring Wellies. Tribune picks for the day include Muna, Turnstile, Monaleo, Destin Conrad, Amber Mark, Jade, and Aespa, with the festival largely sold out though resale tickets may be available.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago#day-4#lollapalooza
Rain, Mud and Major Firsts Shape Lollapalooza’s Third Day
arts-and-culture2 months ago

Rain, Mud and Major Firsts Shape Lollapalooza’s Third Day

Rain delayed Lollapalooza’s third day in Grant Park, turning the grounds to mud but delivering standout moments as Olivia Dean and Jennie headlined, several acts were cut to protect instruments, an impromptu Lesbian Mud Wrestling match drew a large crowd, and 14 Chicago teens joined via a My Block, My Hood, My City and Airbnb partnership to experience the festival.

via Block Club Chicago|
#arts-and-culture#grant-park#lesbian-mud-wrestling
Mud chaos reshapes Unbound 200 in the race's opening hour
gravel4 months ago

Mud chaos reshapes Unbound 200 in the race's opening hour

Mud in the opening hour of Unbound 200 sent the field into chaos: riders dismounted, pushed, or carried bikes as the course turned to peanut-butter mud after overnight storms. A lead group formed with Beers, Jones, Bardet, Würtz Schmidt and others, while Keegan Swenson briefly found himself dropped from the front. The mud split the field and shifted focus to individual grit rather than team tactics; the women’s race continued with less upheaval.

via Cyclingnews|
#cameron-jones#gravel#keegan-swenson
Alana Hadid's NYFW Debut: From Mud to Runway Success
fashion3 years ago

Alana Hadid's NYFW Debut: From Mud to Runway Success

Alana Hadid, the older sister of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, made her New York Fashion Week catwalk debut at the age of 40. She walked in the Elene Velez show wearing a ripped beige corset-style gown, accessorized with lace gloves and white knee-high boots. Alana also had white mud on her arms, creating a unique and unconventional look. She expressed her gratitude to the designer on Instagram and revealed her passion for fashion, expressing her desire to model all over the world. Alana's sisters have been supportive of her new venture into modeling.

via Daily Mail|
#alana-hadid#catwalk-debut#elene-velez
"Burning Man 2023: From Mud to Exodus"
events3 years ago

"Burning Man 2023: From Mud to Exodus"

Organizers of the Burning Man festival in Nevada have allowed attendees to leave after wet conditions improved, but suggested delaying departure until Tuesday to avoid congestion. Heavy rain turned the event into a mud bath, leaving 72,000 people stranded. The death of a man on Friday was unrelated to the weather. The festival's finale, the burning of an effigy, has been postponed to Monday evening. Some attendees had to hike through the mud to reach the nearest road, while others arranged for buses or hitchhiked out of the area.

via BBC|
#burning-man#evacuation#events
Rainstorm at Burning Man festival leaves attendees stranded in muddy desert
weatherevents3 years ago

Rainstorm at Burning Man festival leaves attendees stranded in muddy desert

Tens of thousands of Burning Man festival-goers are trapped in Nevada's Black Rock desert after heavy rain turned the site into a muddy mess. Organizers have advised attendees to stay in their camps, conserve food and water, and not to drive on the playa. The weather disruptions have caused the cancellation of art burns and raised doubts about the festival's centerpiece events. This year's Burning Man was already facing challenges with flooding caused by Hurricane Hilary. The conditions have drawn comparisons to the ill-fated Fyre Festival and Woodstock '94.

via The Guardian|
#burning-man#festival-goers#mud
"Burning Man's Chilling Twist: Hypothermic Revelers Seek Refuge in Local Bars Amid Torrential Rain"
events3 years ago

"Burning Man's Chilling Twist: Hypothermic Revelers Seek Refuge in Local Bars Amid Torrential Rain"

Unprecedented storms at Burning Man in Nevada's Black Rock Desert have caused freezing, mud-caked conditions, leading to hypothermia among revelers and the halt of all traffic in and out of the festival. Organizers have urged attendees to seek shelter in RVs and large vehicles, while local bars have become packed with festivalgoers seeking warmth. The storms have transformed the desert into a mud-caked swamp, forcing the cancellation of scheduled burns and the ban of driving and biking. Despite the challenges, attendees are making the most of the situation, sharing their experiences on social media.

via Daily Mail|
#burning-man#events#hypothermia