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2002.01.11 (week 237)

For Sale - Final Notice!
For Sale - Final Notice!
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EXTRA NOTEWORTHY THIS WEEK: Friday: Crobar special DJs and free admission and drinks with password "THE PENTHOUSE". Tuesday: REAL WORLD CHICAGO PREMIERS on MTV! Thursday: BrockOut reunion at Liars Club.
Check out great new photos of the Museum of Science & Industry:
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DON'T MISS:
Fr: Say THE PENTHOUSE for admission+drinks w/ special DJs at Crobar.
Su: Lovage at House of Blues.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Tu: BattleBots NEW SEASON! on COM.
Tu: Real World Chicago PREMIERES! on MTV.
Tu: Nocturna at SmartBar.
We: "Can Can" party at Glow.
Th: FAMILY GUY and THE TICK on FOX.
Th: Energy 92.7/5 radio "E-Crew" auditions at Confetti's Nightclub.
Th: BrockOut Reunion at Liar's Club.
Th: "Nu-Induced Beats" at Rive Gauche.

Ongoing:    ^
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Les Miserables. -2002.02.02 Various prices. Various times.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass. Glass sculptures at Garfield Park Conservatory. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.
"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Now playing.
A Beautiful Mind, Imposter, Royal Tenenbaums, The Majestic, Joe Somebody, Not Another Teen Movie, Lord of The Rings, Jimmy Neutron, Vanilla Sky, Ali, Harry Potter, Monsters Inc, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
Temptation Island II 8p Th.
8p (Fr-We, 9p Th): American Pie II - Superglue.
10p (Fr-We, 11p Th): Serendipity - John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): Jay&Silent Bob Strike Back - Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2002.01.11:    ^
Teena Marie. R&B/Pop. -Saturday 21+ $32.50 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Bang SPECIAL EDITION. "The Quality Of Sound" 21+ Free 10p-4a.
FREE +open bar midnt-2a with password "The Penthouse"
Famed House DJ Gene Farris main floor w/ John Curley & Chad Sommer. DJs Pat Parsons (House) and Riverman (Drum and Bass) w/ Hiroki & Artek in the Mezz. Well produced hotspot, crowded late, dress well, no tennis shoes, fetish friendly.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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SmartBar Weekend. -Sunday 21+ 10p-?a.
Fr 01.11: DJs Collette and Rees Urban $10.
Sa 01.12: DJs Justin Long, Shani $10.
Su 01.13: DJs Peretz (Perry Farrell), Alex Graham $20.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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SWEAT. Unpretentious house music all night long. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p.
Email events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm (for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Spectrum of Sound brings BIG NAME guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Saturday 2002.01.12:    ^
Sci-Fi Action Movie in Space Prison. Fr/Sa/Su/Th Ages? $? 8p.
"Prison movies meet sci-fi spectacle in Joe Foust's brilliant send-up, and everybody blows up real good" Opening night 1.12?
American Theater Company, 773/929-1031, 1909 W Byron.
http://www.atcweb.org
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PURE. Resident DJs Charles Little, Chris Walsh, Chad Sommer, Frique, Majid, more. Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.
Popular with House heads. Change of scene upstairs. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Check out the new Redno site.
http://www.purefuture.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://rednofive.com
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Sunday 2002.01.13:    ^
NEW CARTOONS!!! Futurama, King of the Hill. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
May be football delayed. Bender gets separated during a pirate attack and becomes god to a microcivilization, with John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal. Peggy stirs up rebellion among female workers at a Renaissance Faire where Hank is trying to land a big account.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Sawa Band Featuring Baby J. Reggae Night. 21+ 8p.
"Issac Hayes is the hot spot on Sunday nights for Reggae. Catch the Sawa Band featuring the one and only Baby J"
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Issac Hayes' Restaurant, 773/266-2400, 739 N Clark. New downtown star-run venture.
http://www.isaachayes.com
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Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/chicago
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* Lovage. Rap. 18+ $17.50 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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"Clubland Underground" radio mix-show. Sundays All ages. Free 2-6a.
Weekly dose of Deep Prog House, Trance and Techno with resident DJ Andre Solaris and local, national, and international guests. Saturday night 2-6am.
http://www.fuelinfo.com
"Energy" 92.7&5FM.
http://www.energy9275.com
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Monday 2002.01.14:    ^
Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2002.01.15:    ^
Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.
Enjoy up to 45 three minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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* BattleBots NEW SEASON! Tuesdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.
Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious sport of the future. Now with spokesmodel Carmen Electra! See the new BattleBot toys in stores everywhere.
http://www.battlebots.com
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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* Real World Chicago PREMIERES! All ages. Free 9p.
Preceded by TWELVE HOURS of previous season episodes!!! New cast intro feature at 8:30p.
Come watch the show across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North. $2.50 micro-brew pints all night and pizzas half off during the show.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 18+ $? 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.01.16:    ^
O.A.R. Rock. -Thursday All ages. $17.50 6:45p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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TeeBee (Norway) w/ MC Blackeye host Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Simultaneous http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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"International Nite" Dance Party featuring World Music & Crowds. Wednesdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
"MamuEvents & GreekChicago join forces to bring together Chicago's hottest international, ethnic crowds with a stellar line-up of DJs representing global dance grooves from Europe to South America to South Asia and the Middle East. International DJs include: Tony T (Indian, Bhangra), Red Lox (Arab, Spanish), Mar (Greek, Mediterranean), Con (Greek, Euro), and special guests each week!!!!"
Email hamed@mamuevents.com for free admission -midnt.
http://www.mamuevents.com
Club NYX, 773/381-7171, 310 S Halsted. (in Greektown).
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Thursday 2002.01.17:    ^
Benjamin Franklin's Birthday. (1706.01.17-1790.04.17). Yearly.
Born in Boston MA, one of thirteen children of a puritan family, died in Philadelphia. Day to remember the great early american scientist, thinker and statesman. Franklin is remembered for his Poor Richard's Almanac, the discovery of the electrical nature of lightning leading to the invention of the lightning rod, and for his political activities in pre-revolutionary America. Because Franklin recommended thrift, some schools start a Thrift Week on his birthday.
http://earlyamerica.com/lives/franklin/
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AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $20-30 5:30-9p.
"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 6p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
312/409-0698 http://www.barrevu.com
Whiskey Blue, 312/332-1200, 172 W Adams. Inside the new "W" hotel.
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* FAMILY GUY and THE TICK. New episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 7p.
Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on, followed by the long awaited new live action series starring Patrick Warburton.
http://www.ticktv.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Energy 92.7/5 radio "E-Crew" auditions. Job opportunity. 21+ Free 8-10p.
"Energy 92.7/5 radio is looking for guys and girls to be a part of the Energy E-CREW! If you have an energetic and outgoing personality, a valid Drivers License and a Love of Dance Music, stop by and audition." You get to meet the on-air personalities, and a lucky dozen will be chosen for a great paying job spreading the word about Chicago's hottest new dance music station! This event is carried live on the radio and includes drink specials.
http://www.energy9275.com
Confetti's Nightclub, 630/257-6383, 10900 Rt. 83, Lemont.
http://www.seankaleys.com
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**** BrockOut Reunion. Observing one year since the end of DubShack's excellent jungle/drum&bass monthly. 21+ $? 9p-2a.
May include JJ Jellybean, Chamberweed, Kid Entropy, Casper, BlackEye, Snuggles, Ry-N, Groo, Danny The WildChild, Snuggles, 3D, Phantom 45, Glyde, Four4, etc. Intensely energetic music, eclectic crowd of freaks, chatting early, packed after 11p. Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs with pinball and velvet paintings.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or Ashland/Clybourne.
http://www.liarsclub.com
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* Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" The Nu induced sound. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
Dress casual, ladies free -midnt (except for special events), $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
1.17: Tommie Sunshine, Angelist, D.P.M.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^
LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, classic spinning swing ride, new mini--golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.
Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.
New Cleopatra exhibit open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free 8a-6p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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Notes:    ^
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