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Pitchfork Music Festival will not be held in Chicago in 2025, marking a pause in its nearly two-decade run as a key event in the city's arts scene. The decision reflects changes in the music festival landscape, but Pitchfork plans to continue hosting events that celebrate music, culture, and community. The festival team expressed gratitude to the city, artists, fans, and founder Mike Reed for their contributions to its success.
A Florida resort canceled an event that was initially described as a book signing for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene but was later revealed to be a commemoration of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Westgate Resorts stated they were unaware of the event's true nature when agreeing to host it. Despite the cancellation, the Osceola County Republican Party continued to sell tickets, with the highest-priced tickets offering a private briefing on the Jan. 6 incident. The party chair blamed Democrats for the cancellation, while Greene dismissed questions about the event during a Trump campaign event in Iowa.
A Florida venue canceled an event featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after discovering it was meant to commemorate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The Westgate Resorts in Kissimmee had been told the event was a book signing, not an anniversary event. Greene, known for supporting Trump's claims of a stolen election and downplaying the Jan. 6 violence, did not comment on the cancellation. The event faced criticism from Democrats, and it's unclear if it will be rescheduled.