1999.03.19 (week 090)
Spring Sproing Sprung, Spronky Spradoodle Spongeworthy
Chicagoly, Art of The Motorcycle ends, I didn't go, what
a loser. There are TWO circuses and the a flower show.
MSI opens a new laser and sound show spectacular and
Saturday is meat free and cartoon full.
Cinematically, Women in the Directors chair film fest
has begun, the Hong Kong film fest continues, and
the industry fakes an orgasm on Sunday.
Musically, there's Fear Factory, System of a down,
Gearwhore. Nicholas Tremulis, Korn, Rob Zombie,
Fuel, Zebrahead, Banyan, a good rave, a New Power
party and Bach's Birthday.
Celestially, there's the Vernal Equinox, the start of
Aries and a genuine moon walking astronaut comes to town!
Artistically, the Bead Bazaar comes to Evanston and
art mini golf returns to the pier.
Athletically, the Bulls play Toronto here, there's
Golden Gloves semi-finals, and my abs still need work.
Ongoing:
- Chicago Flower and Garden Show (5th), Fr-Sa 10a-8p Su -6p FINAL WEEKEND!
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
- Art of the Motorcycle, 75 bikes covering a century of progress, -1999.03.21 FINAL WEEKEND!
- 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.
- Shriners Circus (57th), M-F 10a/7:30p, SaSu noon/3:30p/7:30p, -1999.03.21 FINAL WEEKEND!
- Medinah Temple, 312/266-5050, 600 N Wabash.
http://www.medinah.org
- Damien Hirst -1999.05, David Klamen -1999.04.25, Unfinished History -1999.04.04,
Jim Hodges, uses delicate everyday objects to evoke complex feelings -1999.04.11.
- 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
- 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
- Seahorse Symphony, the amazing seahorse and kin, becoming endangered.
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
Beakman's World On Tour -1999.04.25.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Mainly stodgy stuff (19th century textiles?!?) for the next few months.
- 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.
- Variety of very interesting works. Czech Photography of the 1990s -1999.04.18;
Spanish Folk Art, Mischa Kuball project Rooms, Chicago/NYC Landmarks -1999.04.03.
- 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 Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Metamorphoses, very very well reviewed play, $24-25, extended -1999.04.18.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington.
- Babes with Blades, stays here 'till I see it. 8p Fr/Sa 7p Su -1999.04.25.
- Footsteps Theatre, 773/878-4840, 5230 N Clark.
- Joffrey Ballet, spring fest, -1999.03.28 various times, $10-50.
- Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
- Cirque Ingenieux, very well reviewed, Kitaro music, 7:30p -1999.03.28.
- Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe.
http://www.theatermirror.com/cils.htm
- Hong Kong Film Festival (11th) -1999.03.28, reviewed very well this year, $7.
- Film Center, 312/443-3737, Columbus Drive at Jackson.
- WAY too much more GREAT dance and art and drama and comedy and poetry and music to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader (http://www.chireader.com).
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- 20 Dates, Wing Commander, Baby Geniuses,
Another Day In Paradise, 200 Cigarettes, Office Space, God Said- Ha! Blast From The Past,
Payback, Playing By Heart, Little Voice, Shakespeare in Love, Bug's Life, Elizabeth, ...
Friday 1999.03.19:
- Women In The Director's Chair International film fest, -1999.03.28.
- 10 venues, 773/281-4988, GREAT STUFF, see schedule or web site.
http://www.widc.org
- Sci-Fi 2.0, cable channel introduces upgraded content and interface, 6p.
- http://www.scifi.com
- Fear Factory, System of a Down, also Saturday, 5p doors - all sold out.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Omni Laser Fantasy opens. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
- Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Ravenous - You Are Who You Eat. Opens everywhere.
- http://www.foxmovies.com/ravenous
- Gearwhore (on Astralwerks), jungle mezz. Come early!
- Crobar, 312/13-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy.
- TOON on cable, 10p, tape it, followed by Freakazoid!
Also catch the outrageously cool Power Puff Girls at 8p.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Strictly Jungle, outstanding radio show! Best on far North side.
- 89.3 WNUI, 11p, 847/866-WNUI (-9687), 312/409-7249 vmail, simul-web-cast.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
Saturday 1999.03.20:
- Great American Meatout, eat no animal flesh today cavepeople.
- 949/494-9937, http://www.vegetariantimes.org
- Royal Canadian Mounty and horse tell of their glorious history, demos.
- Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, with Chicago Mounted Police, noon-1p.
- Golf Around Chicago, mini golf course by local architects, -1999.04.18.
- M-Th 10a-10p FrSa 10a-11p Su 10a-7p $7 or less.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Greatest Cartoon Countdown, 1p.
- TOON, all time top 50 shorts (their opinion),
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Fuel, Zebrahead, Mayfield Four. All ages $10 6:30p doors.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Stargasm, rave, 15 great DJs, $15.
- Call 312/458-9144 or 773/509-8001 day of show for location.
http://www.shadefree.com
Sunday 1999.03.21:
- Vernal Equinox, day when the night and day are of equal length.
- Official first day of the spring season.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- Start of Aries.
- Astrological sign, the ram.
http://www.astrology.com
- Spring Bead Bazaar, popular show with many vendors, $3, 10a-5p.
- Holiday Inn, 847/328-4040, 1501 Sherman, Evanston.
- Birthday Bash for Bach, performances of some of the master's great works, 3-5p.
- Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Academy Awards (71st), Whoopi Goldberg hosts, 7p.
- ABC, http://www.oscar.com
See it at Brew-n-View free (3145 N Sheffield), prizes, 5:30 doors.
- New Power Party, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince night, DJ Samnation.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, (at the Belmont train stop).
Movie at 8p, Dancing from 10p.
http://www.emale.com/chi-nation/index99.html
- Sundaze, good deep DJs, jungle/d-n-b, best after 11p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
Monday 1999.03.22:
- Astronaut Eugene Cernan talks of his walk on the moon, new book, 7:15p.
- Book stall at Chestnut Court, 847/446-8880, 811 Elm, Winnetka.
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Mo-We): "Pleasantville" Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, Don Knotts, ...
10p (Mo-We): "Enemy Of The State" Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet, ...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.03.23:
- Astronaut Eugene Cernan talks of his walk on the moon, new book, noon:30.
- Brent Books, 312/920-0940, 316 N Michigan.
- Bulls play Toronto, United Center, 1901 W Madison, 7:30p.
- http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Golden Gloves Tournament, semi-finals, co-ed amateur boxing for charity, 8p.
- St. Andrew's Gym, 773/921-4000, 1658 W Addison, also 1999.03.24.
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of the undead.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near the Addison red line stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
Wednesday 1999.03.24:
- Gender Issues in Anglo-Saxon England, lecture, noon, Martin D'Arcy Gallery.
- Loyola University, 6525 N Sheridan, 773/508-2679.
- Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, spring fest, -1999.03.27 time? price?
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Banyan, all ages $15 18+ 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Golden Gloves Tournament, semi-finals, co-ed amateur boxing for charity, 8p.
- St. Andrew's Gym, 773/921-4000, 1658 W Addison.
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Thursday 1999.03.25:
- Adult skate w/ bar, hip-hop/urban, 18+ $7 9:30p-3a (FrSa mid-4a, Su 8p-1a).
- Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark, great winter blading resource.
http://www.skaters.com
- Nicholas Tremulis 1st Waltz, w/ blues/rock guests, benefit for homeless youth.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, $30, 6p doors.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Korn & Rob Zombie, 7:30p - sold out.
- Rosemont Horizon, 312/559-1212, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
Notes:
Always call before going to a listed thingy.
1999.03.19