1999.01.01 (week 079)
Let Magic Shine In '99
Runner up motto: "The World Will Be Mine in '99" (said w/ evil sneer).
It's a slow week, solid dance opportunities though.
I may do my taxes. Take advantage of the long weekend, that's where
all the fun is packed.
Final Weekend:
- Indoor inline skating, helps make the winter tolerable, FINAL WEEKEND!
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, $5 10a-9p.
http://www.navypier.com
Really good, uncrowded, staffed, big, smooth, cheap, ramps, hockey.
- "Zoolights" 100K twinkles, ice sculpture, treats, and see the conservatory.
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon, FINAL WEEKEND!
http://www.lpzoo.com
- "Christmas Around The World" traditional decorations on 40 trees FINAL WEEKEND!
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
- "Collaborations" joint works by 14 artist couples -1999.01.02.
- Printworks, 312/664-9407, 311 W Superior, FINAL WEEKEND!
Ongoing:
- "Skate on State" rent ice skates for 1.5hr sessions, exhibitions at 11:20.
- State at Randolph, 312/744-2883, -1999.02.28, free, 9a-7:15p, regular half hour breaks.
- "Seuss" and many more quality exhibits and activities for young minds.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p Tu-Su, free Th.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- "Art of the Motorcycle", 75 bikes covering a century of progress -1999.03.21.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. May require advance tickets.
http://www.fmnh.org
Twisted Spoke (312/666-1500) group trip Saturdays, starts w/ brunch at 9:30a.
- "Seahorse Symphony", the amazing seahorse and kin, becoming endangered.
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Jana Sterbak, survey of works on notions of beauty, -1999.01.03, FINAL WEEKEND!
Mariko Mori, Japanese, explores femininity, various media, some high tech, -1999.03.14.
Damien Hirst, celebrated and notorious artist, -1999.05.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago
Tu/Th/Fr 11a-6p, We 11a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-6p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Mary Cassatt 1890s Impressionist and Julia Margaret 1860s photos of women -1999.01.10,
Central African masterpieces -1999.03.14, more.
- Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays.
- Ursula von Rydingsvard "muscular wooden sculptures of great power" 20yr span -1999.01.31,
Modern female photographers -1999.01.24, Cities By The Lake, many other exhibits.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p, late cafe stuff on Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Free holiday concerts, a nice break from work in the loop.
- Harold Washington Library, 312/747-4050, 400 S State, free MWF 12:15.
- Film Noir and Chaplin (new 35mm prints) all month, various times and dates.
- Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Too much dance and art and drama and comedy and poetry and music to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity.
Something great any night you're in the mood.
- Movies: http://www.film.com
- Shakespeare in Love, Patch Adams, Star Trek, Waking Ned, Prince of E., Rugrats, Bug's Life, Simple Plan, Very Bad T.,
Ringmaster, Elizabeth, Joe Black, Home Fries, Celebrity, Velvet G., Waterboy, Pleasantville, Mary, Ozona, Unmade Beds, ...
Friday 1999.01.01:
- New Years Day.
- Make your new year's resolution. Stop smoking. Traditional sale day at stores.
European union financial markets change to single "Euro" currency.
- TV marathons on all day.
- Football, Real World (MTV), Rocky/Conan movies (TNT), Twilight Zone (SCI), Dallas (TNN).
- "New Year's Day 5k Run and Walk" (14th), 11a, register 9-10:30a $21
- Stockton Drive and North Avenue, 773/868-3010.
- "Project Millennium Kick-Off" family friendly free day, exhibits.
- http://www.chicagotime.org
Navy Pier, Crystal Garden, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, noon-5p.
http://www.navypier.com
- Skalars, ska band, also Teenage Frames, Mega Super Ultra, Alpha Skool, Dj Chuck Wren.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, $8 6:30p.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Neo closes after this weekend, last blast at this beautiful club.
- Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark, not confirmed, contradictory reports.
http://www.pcc.net/cybercage/neo
- "Space Ghost" the finest talk show in the galaxy.
- TOON on cable, 10p, tape it.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- "Strictly Jungle" radio show.
- 89.3 WNUR, 11p, 312/409-7249.
http://www.psych.nwu.edu/folks/shum/pics
- Other possible good dance:
- Exit (312/395-2700, 1315 W North), Berlin (773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont), Mint (312/492-MINT, 820 W Lake).
Saturday 1999.01.02:
- Full Moon.
- Always adds an interesting twist.
- Joe Piscopo tribute to Frank Sinatra, two shows, w/ orchestra.
- Black Orchid Showroom and Lounge, 312/944-2200, 230 W North (Piper's Alley).
- Neo closes after this weekend, last blast at this beautiful club.
- Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark, not confirmed, contradictory reports.
http://www.pcc.net/cybercage/neo
- Other possible good dance:
- Big Wig (773/235-9100, 1551 W Division), Karma (312/321-1331, 318 W Grand)
Sunday 1999.01.03:
- Best 50 of 1998
- MTV (6hrs) and VH1 (5hrs), 5a, kinda goofy time.
- Krispy Kreme donuts, newly opened, first one in Illinois, visible production area.
- 708/728-0500, 5640 S Harlem, Summit.
http://www.krispykreme.com
- "Liquid Soul", great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
- DJ keith Ware spins drum-n-bass, I'll go one of these days.
- Spin, 773/327-7711, 800 W Belmont.
Monday 1999.01.04:
- "Chrome", Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.01.05:
- Free day, 11a-6p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- "Nocturna", Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- "Redman and Method Man" well known rappers, all ages $20 6:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn, also Wednesday.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
- "Testosterone Tuesday", hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
Wednesday 1999.01.06:
- Epiphany.
- Observes the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, 12 days after Christmas.
- "Lunacy", cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
- "Women Obsession", ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
- "Redman and Method Man" well known hiphop/rap men, 18+ $20 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn, also Wednesday.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
- Adult skate, bar (sometimes not open), $7 25+ -2a.
- Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
Good other days also, especially Sunday.
Thursday 1999.01.07:
- "Dream Girls: Images of Women in Advertising" opens, 10a-4:30p -1999.02.28.
- Museum of Broadcast Communications, 312/629-6000, 78 E Washington.
Ellen Moran (VP of Bozell Worldwide) gives a presentation at 7p.
- "DJ Q-Bert"
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
- "Friktion" massive jungle, Lumpen recommended, not confirmed.
- Plush, 773/404-9961, 2242 N Lincoln.
1999.01.01