Rush Hour in the News
Rush Hour in the News:
“A series that can present the music while maintaining its relevance in today’s faster-paced world…” – Time Out Chicago
“Rush Hour Concerts … is the only concert series I know of that puts the listener first.” –Deceptively Simple
Rush Hour was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams as part of their “What Works” series. We’re very pleased to share the national recognition and thank all who have helped keep Rush Hour free and accessible to all for the past ten seasons.
Rush Hour “appear[s] to have pulled off something of a miracle. They’ve taken the stress of the rush hour out by offering an alternative.”
–Brian Williams, NBC News
“Even before the doors swing open, the crowd is lined up along the Wabash Avenue sidewalk…” – Chicago Tribune
“…an antidote to the stresses of the 9-5 weekday…” – Skyline
“In Chicago, ‘Rush Hour’ is Time for Music”
Rush Hour was recently reviewed on Art Beat, the arts blog of the Online NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS. Check out the story ”In Chicago, ‘Rush Hour’ Is Time for Music,” by reporter Mike Melia.
“The whole series is designed with the listener in mind.”
–Rush Hour Artistic Director Deborah Sobol
“The city’s free and easy summer concert series…” – Chicago Sun-Times
“…a fine destination for frugal music lovers…” – Chicagoist




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