CHICAGO – YIPPIE! It’s back, in the neighborhood of its roots. YippieFest 2023 will be August 4th-6th in the Lakeview/Buena Park venue of PRIDE ARTS, 4139 North Broadway in Chicago. The space is less than a half mile from the former Mary-Arrchie Theatre, whose “Abbie Hoffman Festival” was the template for the three-day performance celebration. YippieFest currently has slots for theater acts, including one-act plays, monologue, sketch, improv, vaudeville and other stage performance arts. Artists get free admission to the rest of the festival, so click YiPPIE FEST 2023 to sign up.
Slideshow: Danny Masterson of ‘That ‘70s Show’ Has a ‘Need For Speed’



CHICAGO – The gamer world is abuzz about the upcoming release of the popular title “Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.” On Saturday, August 7th, Chicago felt the heat at the premiere party for the game, with a special appearance by DJ Mom Jeans, also known as Danny Masterson, who portrayed Steven Hyde on “That ‘70s Show.”
The Debonair Social Club in Chicago was the site of the kick-off, as Masterson entertained the gathered enthusiasts, who got to test “drive” the new game, as well as get their picture taken with cars and models based on Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
Click “Next” and “Previous to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All images © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com.
- Speed1: Danny Masterson in his role as DJ Mom Jeans in Chicago, August 7th, 2010.
- Speed2: Car and Model, based on game ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.’
- Speed3: More Car and Model heat at the premiere party for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
- Speed4: Both models display a great car chassis at the premiere party.
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