The Great Lawn at Millennium Park
The Great Lawn at Millennium Park allows visitors to bring in picnics for its free music and movies series. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
The Great Lawn at Millennium Park
The Great Lawn at Millennium Park allows visitors to bring in picnics for its free music and movies series. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Chicago’s festival season includes Lollapalooza, Riot Fest and Pitchfork, but what if you want something a little different and a concert experience that doesn’t break the bank?

Reset sits down with organizers of a free music series that’s bringing a diverse mix of musicians to Millennium Park through August.

GUESTS: David Chavez, music programmer for Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

Sarah Jansen, senior executive director of the GRAMMY’s Chicago Chapter

The Great Lawn at Millennium Park
The Great Lawn at Millennium Park allows visitors to bring in picnics for its free music and movies series. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
The Great Lawn at Millennium Park
The Great Lawn at Millennium Park allows visitors to bring in picnics for its free music and movies series. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Chicago’s festival season includes Lollapalooza, Riot Fest and Pitchfork, but what if you want something a little different and a concert experience that doesn’t break the bank?

Reset sits down with organizers of a free music series that’s bringing a diverse mix of musicians to Millennium Park through August.

GUESTS: David Chavez, music programmer for Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

Sarah Jansen, senior executive director of the GRAMMY’s Chicago Chapter