Hard times are forcing some events to cancel or go on hiatus. Coachella seems to be humming right along

URBANA – The Urbana Public Arts Commission has launched its Public Arts Grants program to support projects in Urbana. The program will make funding available to artists, artist teams, organizations, businesses and festival presenters for eligible projects that enrich the lives of Urbana residents and visitors

Believe it or not the music festival season in the US kicks into high gear this weekend out in sunny California. The Coachella Music and Arts Festival rolls out…

Terry Richard/The OregonianMount Rainier is the site of film, mountain and arts festivals this year. Three festivals will return to Mount Rainier in 2009: The third Mt. Rainier Independent Film Festival, June 12, 13, 14.

So you thought Midi was the only festival game in town? Think again. Three music events - all festivals of a sort - covering three different types of music are heading your way in the next month or so.

Coachella Music and Arts Festival timeline

CHARLESTON — The EIU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert will bring classic and contemporary big-band music to Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine Arts Center on April 23.

FALLBROOK —- A small army of organizers and volunteers are gearing up for two consecutive weekends of huge crowds and marquee events in Fallbrook, where the Avocado Festival is expected to draw 70,000 people Sunday, followed by the town’s second film festival April 23-26.

Despite the down economy, fans are still buying tickets to the big summer music festivals, lured by layaway programs and, in one case, a former Beatle.

Despite the down economy, fans are still buying tickets to the big summer music festivals, lured by layaway programs and, in one case, a former Beatle.