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1999.07.23 (week 108)

Congratulations!
WXRT broadcasts Woodstock '99's lalapa-like lineup, and the Old Town School throws a Folk and Roots Festival. I'll make a day seeing the Farmers Market, Edgewater's best neighborhood festival ever, and Evanston's World's Largest Garage Sale. Taste of Lincoln is making superlative claims galore and the Newberry Library holds its reknowned Book Fair. The MCA opens Roy Lichtenstein and holds its first comic book event, Velocity celebrates its newest issue and Inspector Gadget comes to the big screen. Chicago brings top name acts; this week includes Luscious Jackson, Phish, Iron Maiden, Cameo, Cowboy Junkies, Leo Kottke, Roger Waters, DJ Dmitry, Orgy, The Cult and Average White Band and the Beach Boys. Also Cibo Matto, Man or Astro-Man, The Dub Pistols, Kings X, Mr. Bungle and more. And the heavens bring us Start of Leo and a Full Moon.

Ongoing:

Woodstock '99 (30th) carried live on WXRT (93FM) Fr 7p-1a, Sa/Su 3p-1a.
Also sponsoring a variety of other rock/blues summer music things. http://www.wxrt.com/aroundtown/events/99july_events.html
Bristol Renaissance Faire, big, positive, fun, goth, spend all day Sat/Sun $7-$15 10a-7p.
847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128, -1999.08.22. Hi Melissa! Coupons at http://www.renfair.com/bristol/index.cfm
Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, Fr 8p, Sa 5/8:30p, Su 8p.
Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington. -1999.08.22. http://www.midnightcircus.net
Chernins Shoes going out of business sale, 18 area stores.
http://yp.ameritech.net/search/client.cgi?category=Chernins&busopt=business+name&city=&cityopt=exact&state=IL
Fireworks! Good shows 9:30p Wednesdays (+dancing) and 10:15p Saturday -1999.09.04.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. Also the giant Ferris wheel, IMax theater, Childrens Museum, food, drink, and more than 100 large outdoor sculptures on display -1999.11.08. http://www.navypier.com
Grant Park Music Festival, mostly classical, mostly weekends, mostly 7:30p.
Grant Park, 312/742-GPMF, -1999.09.21. http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Chicago Summerdance, lessons, dancing, bands, many styles, Th-Su.
Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -1999.09.26. Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p dance -5p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Summerdance/summerdance0799.html
Cows On Parade, 300 life size statues decorated by artists, free -1999.10.31.
Bridge House Gallery, lower Wacker at State, continues down Michigan, other sites. http://metromix.com/go/cows
Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
Eyes Wide Shut, Muppets From Space, Wild Wild West, South Park, Run Lola Run, Tarzan, Austin Powers, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Matrix, ...
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).

Friday 1999.07.23:

Start of Leo, astrological sign, the lion.
http://www.astrology.com
Drop Dead Gorgeous, Alley, Barkin, Dunst, Richards.
Opens at Biograph http://www.dropdeadgorgeous.com
Inspector Gadget, Mathew Broderick reprises a decent cartoon, but without Penny and Brain?!?
Opens. http://disney.go.com/DisneyPictures/gadget
Rave 'em & Bail-e III, massive rave, Fri 10a - Sun 2a.
Wisconsin, call 608-283-3397. Two days, multiple tents, great web site. http://www.tribalbrothers.com
World's Largest Garage Sale (28th), 5 levels 550 vendors -1999.07.25, 10a-9p.
Evanston, 1616 Sherman, 847/328-1500, Purple line to Davis. Six floor city garage full of tables. Hot dogs, junk, collectibles, misc, socks. http://www.evanston-illinois.org/ECVB_html/cal/cal_july99.html
Average White Band, Liquid Soul, 21+ $23.50 7:30p
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday. http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p (Fr,Su-Th): "10 Things I Hate About You" based on Taming of the Shrew.
10p (Fr,Su-Th): "Election" M.Broderick, R.Witherspoon, hischool hijinks.
midnt (Fr,Th): "Go" assorted young stoners in trouble.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. http://www.brewview.com
Bang: Frankie Bones, Hiroki/Ryn in the mezz, 10p-ish.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. Gets crowded late. Free -11p. HEY! Check out this great techno/jungle/house/etc videos site: http://streetsound.pseudo.com/channel
Man or Astro-Man, Blonde Redhead, Dianogah, potentially quite good show, 18+ $10 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com
Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
TOON on cable, tape it, also see 10:30p Freakazoid and 8p Power Puff Girls. http://www.cartoon-network.com
Strictly Jungle, outstanding radio show! Best on far North side, 11p.
89.3 WNUI, 847/866-WNUI (-9687), 312/409-7249 vmail, simul-web-cast. Hi DJs! http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc

Saturday 1999.07.24:

Farmers Markets
Armitage and Halsted (Lincoln Park) 7a-2p.
Belle Plaine, Damen, Lincoln (North Center Town Square) 7a-2p.
Clark and Maple (NWU, Evanston), 7:30a-12:30p.
Elm and Dearborn (Near North) 7a-2p.
Grace/Broadway/Halsted (North Halsted) 7a-2p.
Iowa and Central (Austin) 7a-2p.
Polk and Dearborn (Printers Row) 7a-2p.
Thorndale and Broadway (Edgewater) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: West Side, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack. http://www.chgocitytours.com
Edgewater Days, bands all day, crafts, food, beer, kid stuff, fun, $2 11a-10p.
Granville from Broadway to Kenmore, 773/561-6000, -Sunday. Farmers market early. Steelin Jazz 1:30p, Soul 4p, Blues 6p, Libido Funk 8:15p. http://www.edgewater.org
Folk and Roots Festival, heap-o-music, kid's tent, workshops, -Sunday about 11a-10p.
Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln, 773/728-6000. http://www.oldtownschool.org
World's Largest Garage Sale (28th), 5 levels 550 vendors -1999.07.25, 11a-6p.
Evanston, 1616 Sherman, 847/328-1500, Purple line to Davis. Six floor city garage full of tables. Hot dogs, junk, collectibles, misc, socks. http://www.evanston-illinois.org/ECVB_html/cal/cal_july99.html
Taste of Lincoln, 40 food vendors, 50 bands/five stages, crafts, kid stuff, noon-dusk.
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood, 773/472-9046, -Sunday. http://www.hitevents.com
Luscious Jackson, Cibo Matto, new album tour, may not be sold out, $16.50 7p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. http://www.brewview.com/vic.html
Orgy, Videodrone and Dope, $20 7p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark http://www.metrochicago.com
Roger Waters, really?!? all ages $35-50 8p.
Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont. http://www.roger-waters.com
Phish, fans know when and how much.
Alpine Valley Music Theater, 414/642-4400, 2699 Highway D, East Troy, WI. http://www.phish.com
Velocity magazine release (4.3) party, fashion and shoe show, $0-10 10p?
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. New URL: http://www.ACEplaces.com/aura

Sunday 1999.07.25:

Farmers Markets
Farm In The Zoo (Lincoln Park Zoo) 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
Danskin Women's Triathalon (10th) - reportedly full.
Naperville, 800/452-9526. Oh how I love strong women. http://www.sportsforwomen.com/danskin.html
LIVE! Foundation 5K to Fight Cancer, $20 8a.
Fullerton and Cannon Drive, 773/549-7842. http://www.livefoundation.org
Edgewater Days, bands all day, crafts, food, beer, fun, kid stuff, $2 11a-8p.
Granville from Broadway to Kenmore, 773/561-6000. Fig Dance noon, Zydeco Bon Ton 2:15p, John Fournier 3:30p, Hipnotic 5p, World Class Noise 6:30p. http://www.edgewater.org
Folk and Roots Festival, heap-o-music, kid's tent, workshops, about 11a-10p.
Old Town School of Folk Music, 773/728-6000, 4544 N Lincoln. http://www.oldtownschool.org
World's Largest Garage Sale (28th), 5 levels 550 vendors LAST DAY 11a-6p.
Evanston, 1616 Sherman, 847/328-1500, Purple line to Davis. Six floor city garage full of tables. Hot dogs, junk, collectibles, misc, socks. http://www.evanston-illinois.org/ECVB_html/cal/cal_july99.html
Taste of Lincoln, 40 food vendors, 50 bands/five stages, crafts, kid stuff, noon-dusk.
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood, 773/472-9046, -Sunday. http://www.hitevents.com
Beach Boys, $33-38 4p and 7:30p.
Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
Iron Maiden, Monster Magnet, Clutch, $31 7p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence http://www.aragon.com
Kings X, Protein, 21+ $18.50 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday. http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee http://www.doubledoor.com
Sequence Sound System, good deep DJs, jungle/d-n-b, $3 10p-2a.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. http://www.emptybottle.com

Monday 1999.07.26:

Face To Face, all ages $12 7p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com
The Cult, New American Shame, 21+ $25 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday. http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Crippled Masters, Kung Fu greats though short on limbs, free 8p.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton, Psychotronic presentation. http://www.psychotronic.com
Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1999.07.27:

Farmers Markets
Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
Cowboy Junkies, Leo Kottke, $10-30 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk http://www.ravinia.org
Freestylers, The Dub Pistols, Paw, time? price?
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com
Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls.
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. http://www.testosterone.net

Wednesday 1999.07.28:

Full Moon, always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
Cameo, fuuuuuunnnkky, 21+ $22.50 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday. http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Mr. Bungle, all ages $15 7:30p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com
MasterMix Tour, supa DJ Dmitry and other WaxTrax techno artists.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. http://www.crobarchicago.com

Thursday 1999.07.29:

Farmers Markets
52nd Place and Harper (Hyde Park) 7a-2p.
Lake Street at Beaubien Court (Prudential Plaza) 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
Jewelers Row Arts & Crafts Festival (4th) -1999.07.30 - unconfirmed
Wabash between Washington and Monroe, and Madison between Wabash and Michigan, 312/751-2500. http://www.craftshowsusa.com/Promoters/ASA.html
Newberry Library Book Fair (15th), a big event for the literati, -1999.08.01.
Newberry Library, 312/255-3700, 60 W Walton. http://www.newberry.org
Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, more. http://www.dtnchicago.com
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. http://www.skaters.com

Museums:

Sumptuous Summer Festival, culinary demonstrations 1999.07.24-25.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant. http://www.chicago-botanic.org
SUNDAY ONLY: Comic Book Fair, meet artists, see films, 10a-5p.
FINAL WEEK: Sarah Sze, intricate sculptures of everyday objects.
NEW: Roy Lichtenstein -1999.10.10, Examining Pictures -1999.09.19.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p. http://www.mcachicago.org
FINAL WEEK: Eleni Glinou: abstractly altered war photos, Kathleen McCarthy: Uncertainty Principle sculpture installation.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington. Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p. Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Lovely design, near conservatory, lake, rookery. New lion web cam!
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon. http://www.lpzoo.com
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
NEW featuring 11 monumental Keith Haring sculptures outdoors -1999.09.12.
NEW Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt. http://www.msichicago.org
Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. http://www.fmnh.org
Seuss, Lego downtown, and far 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.
NEW 90000 gallon Coral Reef Exhibit now re-opened.
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/
Masterpieces and other stodgy stuff (16th century Polish works?!?!).
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays. http://www.artic.edu

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