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		<title>LOUNGE-a-PALOOZA Entry Form</title>
		<link>https://www.q101.com/2026/07/23/lounge-a_palooza-entry-form/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Bob Marruffo</dc:creator>
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  /* LEGAL / FINE PRINT                 */
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    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #8c9ba5;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
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  <!-- Dynamic Background Overlay -->
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  <!-- Header Logo & Presenter Info -->
  <div class="lounge-header">
    <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/q101-loungeapalooza-neon-logo-transparent-header-graphic.png" alt="Q101 Lounge-A-Palooza" class="lounge-logo">

    <div class="lounge-presenter">
      <span class="presenter-text">Presented By</span>
      <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/monster-energy-branding-print-2023-horizontal.png" alt="Monster Energy" class="presenter-logo">
    </div>
  </div>

  <!-- Industrial Info Block -->
  <div class="lounge-quick-info">
    <div class="info-item">
      <h3>When</h3>
      <p>Thursday, July 30 &ndash;<br>Sunday, August 2nd</p>
    </div>
    <div class="info-item">
      <h3>Hours</h3>
      <p>12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM<br>Daily</p>
    </div>
    <div class="info-item">
      <h3>Where</h3>
      <p>Q101 Studios &bull; NBC Tower<br>455 N. Cityfront Plaza, Chicago</p>
    </div>
    <div class="info-item info-item-alert">
      <h3>Entry Requirement</h3>
      <p>Must Be 18+<br>To Enter</p>
    </div>
  </div>

  <!-- Angled Call to Action Button -->
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    <a href="#lounge-entry" class="lounge-btn">
      <span>enter now for guaranteed entry</span>
    </a>
    <div class="lounge-cta-subtext">Free to enter &bull; Pick your artists &bull; Must be 18+</div>
  </div>

  <!-- Editorial Pitch -->
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    <p>Lollapalooza weekend is nonstop. The crowds. The music. The miles of walking. The moments you don't want to miss.</p>
    <p>Your oasis is <strong>Q101's Lounge-A-Palooza Presented by Monster Energy</strong>! This year, getting in is easier than ever &mdash; enter our contest below for a <strong>guaranteed spot</strong> in the lounge, and tell us exactly which artists you're hoping to see up close.</p>
    <p>Just steps from the action at the iconic Q101 studios inside NBC Tower, Lounge-A-Palooza is where Q101 listeners can recharge, connect, discover new music, and experience Lollapalooza weekend from a whole new perspective.</p>
    <p>Complete the official entry form, meet the eligibility requirements, and you're locked in &mdash; no waiting, no guessing.</p>
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        <p class="card-body">Get up close with featured artists in a way you can't on the festival grounds. Throughout the weekend, Lounge-A-Palooza will host intimate live performances from artists you know and love.</p>
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        <h3 class="card-title">Photo Ops &amp; Drops</h3>
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        <h3 class="card-title">Monster Energy &amp; Fuel</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Need a recharge? Fuel up with ice-cold Monster Energy drinks and food tastings from local Chicago restaurant partners before heading back into the mix.</p>
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        <h3 class="card-title">The Q101 Crew</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Meet fellow music fans, hang with the Q101 crew, discover new artists, and celebrate the culture that makes Lollapalooza weekend Chicago's biggest event of the year.</p>
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        <h3 class="card-title">Step 1 &mdash; Pick Your Artists</h3>
        <p class="card-body">On the entry form below, select which artist performance(s) you'd most like to see in the lounge. Feel free to select more than one &mdash; you're not limited to just one artist.</p>
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        <h3 class="card-title">Step 3 &mdash; Confirm Your Age</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Enter your date of birth. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for Lounge-A-Palooza.</p>
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        <h3 class="card-title">Step 4 &mdash; You're Guaranteed In</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Submit your entry. Every eligible, completed entry guarantees you access to Lounge-A-Palooza &mdash; no drawing, no waiting to find out.</p>
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          <h4 class="ticket-day">Full Name</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">First &amp; last name</span>
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      <p>&darr; Complete the official entry form below to submit your entry &darr;</p>
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          <h4 class="ticket-day">Thursday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">July 30, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
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          <h4 class="ticket-day">Friday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">July 31, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
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          <h4 class="ticket-day">Saturday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">August 1, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
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          <h4 class="ticket-day">Sunday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">August 2, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
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      <p>Lounge-A-Palooza isn't just another stop on your weekend itinerary&mdash;it's the Q101 fan headquarters for Lollapalooza weekend. A place where festival energy meets VIP comfort.</p>
      <p>Complete the entry form above with your artist picks and contact info to claim your guaranteed spot.</p>
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    No purchase necessary. Open only to entrants 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Limit one entry per person. Guaranteed lounge entry is granted to all eligible, complete entries submitted via the official entry form, subject to lounge capacity and full official rules. Void where prohibited.
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		<title>Enter To Win &#8211; Mike D 5D at Riviera Theatre 10/16/26</title>
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<p><strong>HOUSE OF BLUES</strong></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-linda-lindas-chicago-illinois-09-30-2026/event/040064E9C851D9BF?utm_campaign=PRM-00518953&amp;utm_source=wkqx-fm&amp;utm_medium=ln_promo">TICKETS ON SALE HERE!</a></p>
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		<title>7.19.2026 History Of Alternative</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alice In Chains]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bad Religion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blondie]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Death cab For Cutie]]></category>
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<li>Arcade Fire &#8211; Wake Up</li>
<li>Pearl Jam &#8211; Go</li>
<li>Echo And The Bunnymen &#8211; Seven Seas</li>
<li>Wet Leg &#8211; Chaise Longue</li>
<li>Catherine Wheel &#8211; Crank</li>
<li>The Smiths &#8211; William, it Was Really Nothing</li>
<li>Sinead O&#8217;Connor &#8211; Mandinka</li>
<li>The Flaming Lips &#8211; Do You Realize??</li>
<li>INXS &#8211; Need You Tonight</li>
<li>Depeche Mode &#8211; Policy Of Truth</li>
<li>Dead Sara &#8211; Weatherman</li>
<li>Foo Fighters &#8211; Next Year</li>
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<li>Jack White &#8211; Lazaretto</li>
<li>Veruca Salt &#8211; Volcano Girls</li>
<li>The The &#8211; Uncertain Smile</li>
<li>Green Day &#8211; J.A.R.</li>
<li>The Format &#8211; The First Single (You Know Me)</li>
<li>The Cure &#8211; High</li>
<li>L7 &#8211; Pretend We&#8217;re Dead</li>
<li>The Hives &#8211; Walk Idiot Walk</li>
<li>Blondie &#8211; Hanging On The Telephone</li>
<li>Death Cab For Cutie &#8211; The Ghosts Of Beverly Drive</li>
<li>Pavement &#8211; Range Life</li>
<li>Alice In Chains &#8211; No Excuses</li>
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<li>Silversun Pickups &#8211; Substitution</li>
<li>No Doubt &#8211; Excuse Me Mr.</li>
<li>U2 &#8211; In God&#8217;s Country</li>
<li>Hot Hot Heat &#8211; Middle Of Nowhere</li>
<li>Tracy Bonham &#8211; Mother Mother</li>
<li>The Smithereens &#8211; A Girl Like You</li>
<li>Passion Pit &#8211; Take A Walk</li>
<li>Candlebox &#8211; You</li>
<li>Squeeze &#8211; Cool For Cats</li>
<li>Rancid &#8211; Ruby Soho</li>
<li>Metric &#8211; Help, I&#8217;m Alive</li>
<li>Sublime &#8211; Smoke Two Joints</li>
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<li>Spoon &#8211; Hot Thoughts</li>
<li>Nirvana &#8211; Territorial Pissings</li>
<li>Yaz &#8211; Don&#8217;t Go</li>
<li>Muse &#8211; Knights Of Cydonia</li>
<li>Soul Coughing &#8211; Super Bon Bon</li>
<li>R.E.M. &#8211; Superman</li>
<li>The Farm &#8211; Groovy Train</li>
<li>Fiona Apple &#8211; Criminal</li>
<li>The English Beat &#8211; Twist And Crawl</li>
<li>Paramore &#8211; crushcrushcrush</li>
<li>Ned&#8217;s Atomic Dustbin &#8211; Happy</li>
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		<title>July 23rd join us for TICKET BLITZ THURSDAY LIVE!!</title>
		<link>https://www.q101.com/2026/07/14/30298/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>ZSpang</dc:creator>
		<atom:updated>2026-07-14T20:36:38+00:00</atom:updated>
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		<title>7.12.2026 History Of Alternative</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Bphillips</dc:creator>
		<atom:updated>2026-07-12T15:51:07+00:00</atom:updated>
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		<category><![CDATA[#historyofalternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[311]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AWOLNATION]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beastie Boys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berlin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blessid Union Of Souls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blondie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bow Wow Wow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Phillips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buffalo Tom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cracker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Echo And The Bunnymen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flobots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fugazi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Garbage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grouplove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hot Mulligan]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Material Issue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morrissey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nick Lowe]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pennywise]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Siouxsie And The Banshees]]></category>
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<li>Fugazi &#8211; Waiting Room</li>
<li>Walk The Moon &#8211; Anna Sun</li>
<li>Nirvana &#8211; Sliver</li>
<li>Berlin &#8211; Sex (I&#8217;m A&#8230;)</li>
<li>Beck &#8211; Sexx Laws</li>
<li>The Dirty Heads &#8211; Lay Me Down</li>
<li>The Pretenders &#8211; Mystery Achievement</li>
<li>Flobots &#8211; Handlebars</li>
<li>Soundgarden &#8211; Rusty Cage</li>
<li>Nick Lowe &#8211; Cruel To Be Kind</li>
<li>The National &#8211; Tropic Morning News</li>
<li>The Breeders &#8211; Divine Hammer</li>
<li>The Replacements &#8211; I Will Dare</li>
<li>Hot Mulligan &#8211; And A Big Load</li>
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<li>Blondie &#8211; Dreaming</li>
<li>Young The Giant &#8211; My Body</li>
<li>Smashing Pumpkins &#8211; Never Let Me Down Again</li>
<li>Bow Wow Wow &#8211; I Want Candy</li>
<li>The Killers &#8211; Caution</li>
<li>Blessid Union Of Souls &#8211; Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me)</li>
<li>Psychedelic Furs &#8211; Love My Way</li>
<li>Pennywise &#8211; Bro Hymn</li>
<li>Garbage &#8211; #1 Crush</li>
<li>The Buggles &#8211; Video Killed The Radio Star</li>
<li>Cracker &#8211; Teen Angst</li>
<li>Wavves &#8211; Demon To Lean On</li>
<li>Love And Rockets &#8211; So Alive</li>
<li>Presidents Of The USA &#8211; Lump</li>
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<li>Weezer &#8211; I Want You To</li>
<li>Sarah McLaughlan &#8211; Possession</li>
<li>Stone Temple Pilots &#8211; Vasoline</li>
<li>Talking Heads &#8211; This Must Be The Place</li>
<li>The Strokes &#8211; 12:51</li>
<li>Liz Phair &#8211; Whip-Smart</li>
<li>Morrissey &#8211; Suedehead</li>
<li>Squirrel Nut Zippers &#8211; Hell</li>
<li>Beastie Boys &#8211; Body Movin&#8217;</li>
<li>The Cult &#8211; Fire Woman</li>
<li>AWOLNATION &#8211; Kill Your Hereos</li>
<li>Siouxsie And The Banshees &#8211; Kiss Them For Me</li>
<li>Material Issue &#8211; Valerie Loves Me</li>
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<li>The Housemartins &#8211; Happy Hour</li>
<li>The Black Keys &#8211; Gotta Get Away</li>
<li>Green Day &#8211; 2000 Light Years Away</li>
<li>The Clash &#8211; The Magnificent Seven</li>
<li>St. Vincent &#8211; Digital Witness</li>
<li>Buffalo Tom &#8211; Sodajerk</li>
<li>Echo And The Bunnymen &#8211; Lips Like Sugar</li>
<li>Taking Back Sunday &#8211; MakeDamnSure</li>
<li>311 &#8211; All Mixed Up</li>
<li>R.E.M. &#8211; So. Central Rain (I&#8217;m Sorry)</li>
<li>Grouplove &#8211; Tongue Tied</li>
<li>The Stone Roses &#8211; I Wanna Be Adored</li>
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		<title>LOUNGE-a-PALOOZA</title>
		<link>https://www.q101.com/2026/07/10/lounge-a-palooza/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dcterms:valid>2026-07-10T11:00:08+00:00/2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00</dcterms:valid>
		<dc:creator>ZSpang</dc:creator>
		<atom:updated>2026-07-20T14:00:11+00:00</atom:updated>
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  .lounge-sec-title span {
    color: var(--color-neon-green);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(57, 255, 20, 0.3), 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }

  .lounge-sec-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-neon-cyan), var(--color-neon-green));
    margin: 15px auto 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
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  .lounge-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
  }

  .lounge-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-panel);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
  }

  .lounge-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0 0 12px 12px;
    border-color: transparent transparent var(--color-neon-green) transparent;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  .lounge-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-neon-green);
    border-left-width: 5px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(57, 255, 20, 0.08), -5px 5px 0px var(--color-neon-green);
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
  }

  /* Robust sizing rules to keep stars compact across CMS platforms [1] */
  .lounge-wrapper .card-left-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    width: 110px !important; /* Locks width of the left badge column */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .lounge-wrapper .card-star-icon {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 95px !important; /* Constrains star from stretching [1] */
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(57, 255, 20, 0.6));
  }

  .card-right-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .card-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .card-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-neon-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  /* Responsive styling for cards */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lounge-card {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      gap: 15px;
      padding: 25px;
    }
    .lounge-wrapper .card-left-icon {
      width: 90px !important;
      margin: 0 auto 10px auto !important;
    }
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      width: 100%;
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  .ticket-selection-block {
    background: var(--color-bg-panel);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-neon-green);
    padding: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }

  .ticket-sec-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: italic;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }

  .ticket-sec-title span {
    color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3), 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
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    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
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    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
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    border-color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
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    text-align: left;
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    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0;
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    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3), 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
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    display: inline-block;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: skew(-10deg);
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    display: inline-block;
    transform: skew(10deg);
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    background: var(--color-neon-cyan);
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    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
    background: var(--color-bg-panel);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-neon-green);
    padding: 40px;
  }

  .footer-col-text {
    flex: 1 1 450px;
  }

  .footer-col-map {
    flex: 1 1 350px;
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .footer-col-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: italic;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-col-text p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  }

  .map-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #1a222d;
  }

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    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.92) contrast(1.4);
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<div class="lounge-wrapper">
  <!-- Dynamic Background Overlay -->
  <div class="lounge-bg-overlay"></div>

  <!-- Header Logo & Presenter Info -->
  <div class="lounge-header">
    <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/q101-loungeapalooza-neon-logo-transparent-header-graphic.png" alt="Q101 Lounge-A-Palooza" class="lounge-logo">
    
    <div class="lounge-presenter">
      <span class="presenter-text">Presented By</span>
      <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/monster-energy-branding-print-2023-horizontal.png" alt="Monster Energy" class="presenter-logo">
    </div>
  </div>

  <!-- Industrial Info Block -->
  <div class="lounge-quick-info">
    <div class="info-item">
      <h3>When</h3>
      <p>Thursday, July 30 &ndash;<br>Sunday, August 2nd</p>
    </div>
    <div class="info-item">
      <h3>Hours</h3>
      <p>12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM<br>Daily</p>
    </div>
    <div class="info-item">
      <h3>Where</h3>
      <p>Q101 Studios &bull; NBC Tower<br>455 N. Cityfront Plaza, Chicago</p>
    </div>
  </div>

  <!-- Angled Call to Action Button -->
  <div class="lounge-cta-container">
    <a href="#lounge-tickets" class="lounge-btn">
      <span>download your free tickets here</span>
    </a>
  </div>

  <!-- Editorial Pitch -->
  <div class="lounge-intro">
    <p>Lollapalooza weekend is nonstop. The crowds. The music. The miles of walking. The moments you don't want to miss.</p>
    <p>Your oasis is <strong>Q101’s Lounge-A-Palooza Presented by Monster Energy</strong>! An exclusive fan destination where you can take a break from the festival without leaving the excitement behind.</p>
    <p>Just steps from the action at the iconic Q101 studios inside NBC Tower, Lounge-A-Palooza is where Q101 listeners can recharge, connect, discover new music, and experience Lollapalooza weekend from a whole new perspective.</p>
    <p>Whether you're cooling off, meeting up with friends, or looking for an intimate music performance, Lounge-A-Palooza is designed to be your home base all weekend long.</p>
    <div class="lounge-highlight-bar">All Free &bull; All Weekend!</div>
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  <!-- Styled Section Break with 'Vertical Logo' graphic -->
  <div class="lounge-divider">
    <div class="divider-line"></div>
    <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/loungeapalooza-verticle-logo.png" alt="Loungeapalooza Vertical Logo" class="divider-graphic">
    <div class="divider-line right"></div>
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  <!-- Stacked Landscape Experiences -->
  <h2 class="lounge-sec-title">The <span>Experience</span></h2>
  <div class="lounge-grid">
    <!-- Card 1 -->
    <div class="lounge-card">
      <div class="card-left-icon">
        <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/asset-124x.png" alt="Custom Star" class="card-star-icon">
      </div>
      <div class="card-right-content">
        <h3 class="card-title">Exclusive Lounge Sets</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Get up close with featured artists in a way you can't on the festival grounds. Throughout the weekend, Lounge-A-Palooza will host intimate live performances from artists you know and love.</p>
        <div class="card-note">CHECK BACK to enter for reserved seating, or pull up anytime for non-reserved sets.</div>
      </div>
    </div>

    <!-- Card 2 -->
    <div class="lounge-card">
      <div class="card-left-icon">
        <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/asset-124x.png" alt="Custom Star" class="card-star-icon">
      </div>
      <div class="card-right-content">
        <h3 class="card-title">Photo Ops &amp; Drops</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Capture your Lolla weekend with some limited custom merch, immersive photo moments, exclusive giveaways, and interactive activations.</p>
      </div>
    </div>

    <!-- Card 3 -->
    <div class="lounge-card">
      <div class="card-left-icon">
        <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/asset-124x.png" alt="Custom Star" class="card-star-icon">
      </div>
      <div class="card-right-content">
        <h3 class="card-title">Monster Energy &amp; Fuel</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Need a recharge? Fuel up with ice-cold Monster Energy drinks and food tastings from local Chicago restaurant partners before heading back into the mix.</p>
      </div>
    </div>

    <!-- Card 4 -->
    <div class="lounge-card">
      <div class="card-left-icon">
        <img decoding="async" src="https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3306/files/2026/07/asset-124x.png" alt="Custom Star" class="card-star-icon">
      </div>
      <div class="card-right-content">
        <h3 class="card-title">The Q101 Crew</h3>
        <p class="card-body">Meet fellow music fans, hang with the Q101 crew, discover new artists, and celebrate the culture that makes Lollapalooza weekend Chicago's biggest event of the year.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>

  <!-- Day-By-Day Ticketing Module -->
  <div class="ticket-selection-block" id="lounge-tickets">
    <h3 class="ticket-sec-title">Get Your Free <span>Passes</span></h3>
    <div class="ticket-list">
      
      <!-- Thursday Row -->
      <div class="ticket-row">
        <div class="ticket-date-info">
          <h4 class="ticket-day">Lounge-A-Palooza Thursday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">July 30, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
        </div>
        <a href="https://www.chitowntickets.com/events/lounge-a-palooza-thursday-7-30-2026" target="_blank" class="ticket-action-btn">
          <span>Get Thursday Pass</span>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- Friday Row -->
      <div class="ticket-row">
        <div class="ticket-date-info">
          <h4 class="ticket-day">Lounge-A-Palooza Friday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">July 31, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
        </div>
        <a href="https://www.chitowntickets.com/events/lounge-a-palooza-friday-7-31-2026" target="_blank" class="ticket-action-btn">
          <span>Get Friday Pass</span>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- Saturday Row -->
      <div class="ticket-row">
        <div class="ticket-date-info">
          <h4 class="ticket-day">Lounge-A-Palooza Saturday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">August 1, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
        </div>
        <a href="https://www.chitowntickets.com/events/lounge-a-palooza-saturday-8-1-2026" target="_blank" class="ticket-action-btn">
          <span>Get Saturday Pass</span>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- Sunday Row -->
      <div class="ticket-row">
        <div class="ticket-date-info">
          <h4 class="ticket-day">Lounge-A-Palooza Sunday</h4>
          <span class="ticket-calendar">August 2, 2026 &bull; 12:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span>
        </div>
        <a href="https://www.chitowntickets.com/events/lounge-a-palooza-sunday-8-2-2026" target="_blank" class="ticket-action-btn">
          <span>Get Sunday Pass</span>
        </a>
      </div>

    </div>
  </div>

  <!-- Footer Map Block -->
  <div class="lounge-footer-block">
    <div class="footer-col-text">
      <h4>More Than a Lounge</h4>
      <p>Lounge-A-Palooza isn't just another stop on your weekend itinerary&mdash;it's the Q101 fan headquarters for Lollapalooza weekend. A place where festival energy meets VIP comfort.</p>
      <p>Grab your first-come, first-served daily ticket using the interactive schedule links above.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="footer-col-map">
      <div class="map-container">
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		<title>Enter To Win &#8211; Brandon Flowers at Riviera Theatre 9/16/26</title>
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		<title>AEW&#8217;s Tony Khan Announces Return to Chicagoland With &#8216;All Out 2026&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with Case Lowe, executive producer of Q101's Brian &amp; Kenzie, AEW President Tony Khan announced that AEW would be returni...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with Case Lowe, executive producer of Q101’s <em>Brian &amp; Kenzie, </em>AEW President Tony Khan announced that AEW would be returning to Chicagoland for the first time in 2026 with the return of All Out, which will take place at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Saturday, September 26.</p>
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<p>AEW issued the following press release on the announcement of All Out:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>All Elite Wrestling today announced that NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL will host AEW All Out on Saturday, September 26.  The event will air live around the world on pay-per-view.</em></p>
<p><em>Tickets for AEW All Out will go on sale Monday, July 13 at 10:00am CST via Ticketmaster.com and AEWTix.com.  Fans interested in early access presale opportunities can register to become an AEW Insider by visiting allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider.</em></p>
<p><em>Additional information on AEW All Out 2026 will be announced in the near future.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>In addition to the announcement of All Out, Khan and Lowe discussed AEW&#8217;s ongoing relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling and how their recent sale might change their relationship, Khan&#8217;s level of involvement in the day-to-day operations of CMLL, how a Bobby Heenan angle helped kickstart one of the hottest programs in AEW history, and more.
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