1999.09.03 (week 114)
Andrew's Chicago Fun Newsletter Rocks!!!!
Andrew's Chicago Fun Newsletter Rocks!!!!
Join Newsletter cru this Thursday for the
Brew&View 10p showing of SouthPark, YEAH! Followed by the
optional midnight Matrix. Looking for the one? This one week
has the one 9.9.99, one MCA First Friday, one scooter get
together, performances on the one World's Largest Harp, one
labor day and ONE LAST DAY to see fireworks, and to make tiles
for the Millennium Mosaic. There's a few days of National
Catalog Clearance Sale, Taste of Polonia fest, Chicago Jazz
fest, African Arts fest, Farmers Markets and Tibetan sand
mandala making. The end is near for Buckingham Fountain shows,
the Theme Park exhibit, Hubbard Street Dance and Apple Picking
Season. The Cubs play every day, Neo celebrates 20 years and
Gramaphone Records celebrates 30! Visiting and local vibes:
Gregorian Chants, De La Soul, Biz Markie, Common, L7, Honky, The
Dishes, Herbalizer, RubberRoom, DJs Rude One & Elevator, NY
remixer Peter Rauhoffer, Cranberries, Collective Soul, Liquid
Soul, Coal Chamber, Machine Head, Slipknot, The Gufs, My Scarlet
Life, Blinker The Star, Breather, Kool Keith, DJ Spooky, Rob
Swift, and Steve Winwood.
Ongoing:
- National Catalog Clearance Sale. Overstock from top stores. 10a- Fr 9p, Sa-Su 7p, Mo 5p.
- Navy Pier, 600 E Grand, Festival Hall.
888/530-0084, free admission coupon at http://www.apparelzone.com
- African Festival of the Arts (10th), ancestral guidance theme, Fri-Mon 11a-10p.
- Washington Park (Dusable Museum), 773/955-ARTS, 57th & Cottage Grove.
http://www.windowtoafrica.com/1998-99.htm
- 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/summerdance0999.html
- Buckingham Fountain, a landmark, -1999.10.01, light show nightly 9-11p
- Grant Park, on the lake. (Congress and LSD)
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./tourism/downtown/Buckingham.html
- Cows On Parade, around 300 life size statues decorated by artists, free -1999.10.31.
- All over Michigan Avenue and assorted other major Chicago locations.
http://www.cowsonparade.net
- Tibetan Monk gradually makes a complex Buddhist sand mandala, -Thursday, 9a-5p.
- Loyola Crown Center Gallery, 773/508-2372, 6525 N Sheridan.
- Movies:
- Outside Providence, Dudley Doorite, Better Than Chocolate, The Muse, Bowfinger,
Mystery Men, Dick, Detroit Rock City, Runaway Bride, Inspector Gadget, Iron Giant,
Eyes Wide Shut, Muppets From Space, Phennis The Menace, Wild Wild West, South Park,
Austin Powers, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Matrix, American Pie, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, Fr 8p, Sa 5/8:30p, Su 8p.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington, -1999.09.12.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- Rhinoceros Theater Festival (10th), big showcase of new (experimental) plays.
- Lunar Cabaret, 773/327-6666, 2827 N Lincoln, nightly, $10 obo, -1998.10.02.
- 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).
- It's Apple Picking Season! Easier to get to than you might think.
- Illinois and neighboring states.
http://bedno.com/find.php?s=apple
Friday 1999.09.03:
- Taste of Polonia Festival, food, music, dance, crafts. $3-5 5-11p.
- Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence, 773/777-8898, -1999.09.06.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/CulturalAffairs/CulturalDevelopment/CommunityCenters/Cprnicus.htm
- Cubs host Dodgers, WGN, 2:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Chicago Jazz Festival (21st), top bands, two stages, art, wine, 4p-9:30p.
- Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, some simulcast on WBEZ (91.5FM).
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Jazz99
- First Friday, music, art, hors'd, bar, 6-10p, $10.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Slaughter House Five, scooter owners get together, 847/971-6285.
- Subterranean, 773/278-6600, 2011 W North - unconfirmed.
- Benedictine Monks Gregorian Chant, $20 7:30p.
Hubbard Street Dance company, -Saturday $8-30 8p.
- Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk
http://www.ravinia.org
- De La Soul, Biz Markie, Common. Hip-Hop, 18+ $18.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Fr-Sa,Tu-Th): "Austin Powers II" Mike Myers vs. Mike Myers.
10p (Fr-Sa,Tu-Th): "South Park B.L.&U." Parker&Stone vs. MPAA.
11:30P (Fr-Sa,Th): "The Matrix" Reeves, Fishburne, Moss, Weaving vs. VR.
1999.09.04: MGD Blind Date ticket give away.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
HEY! See SouthPark on Thursday with newsletter cru!
- L7, Honky, The Dishes. Rock, 21+ $10 9p.
- Lounge Ax, 773/525-6620, 2438 N Lincoln.
http://www.loungeax.com
- Herbalizer, RubberRoom, DJs Rude One & Elevator, 18+ 11p.
- 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.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
Saturday 1999.09.04:
- 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
- Middle Kingdom Academy Of Defense fencing/rapier/royal weekend. -Sunday $3 9a-7p.
- Classes, costumes, kid compatible, snacks, historical re-creationist.
Society for Creative Anachronism http://www.sca.org
Emmons Elementary School, 24226 W Beach Grove Rd. Hi Carlee!
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/6491/defense.html
- FINAL DAY! Public tile making for the Millennium Mosaic, free 10a-4p.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Mass Ensemble performances on World's Largest Harp (100ft), free noon/3p/8p.
- Open for the public to try playing 11a-4p.
http://www.massensemble.com
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Chicago Jazz Festival (21st), top bands, two stages, art, wine, 11a-9:30p.
- Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, some simulcast on WBEZ (91.5FM).
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Jazz99
- Northwestern Wildcats vs. Miami Redhawks, season opener, 11:30a.
- Ryan Field, 1501 Central in Evanston, also on WGN (720AM).
http://nusports.com
- Taste of Polonia Festival, food, music, dance, crafts. $3-5 noon-11p.
- Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence, 773/777-8898, -1999.09.06.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/CulturalAffairs/CulturalDevelopment/CommunityCenters/Cprnicus.htm
- Cubs host Dodgers, WGN, 3:05p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Lift, NY remixer Peter Rauhoffer, several good residents. $15 10p-5a.
- Peak urban club-wear required. Expensive but big and intense.
Sometimes too much house music for my tastes.
Email your name to info@purefuture.com for discount.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand. Hi Charles!
http://www.karmachicago.com
- Fireworks! great show, FINAL SATURDAY, free 10:15p.
- Also the giant Ferris wheel, IMax theater, Childrens Museum, food, drink,
and more than 100 huge outdoor sculptures on display -1999.11.07.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
Sunday 1999.09.05:
- Chicago Jazz Festival (21st), top bands, two stages, art, wine, 11a-9:30p.
- Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, some simulcast on WBEZ (91.5FM).
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Jazz99
- Taste of Polonia Festival, food, music, dance, crafts. $3-5 noon-10p.
- Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence, 773/777-8898, -1999.09.06.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/CulturalAffairs/CulturalDevelopment/CommunityCenters/Cprnicus.htm
- P.T. Barnum Sideshow Festival and Amazing and Unusual Talent Search, free 1-4p.
- Clowns, unicycles, juggling, tightrope, face painting, mimes, music.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Cubs host Dodgers, WGN, 1:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Cranberries, Collective Soul, $15-35 7p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Neo Anniversary (20th). Probably gonna be HOT (and too crowded)!
- Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Hi Ken/Cal!
http://www.pcc.net/cybercage/neo
- Gramaphone Records Anniversary (30th), 10 major DJs, 18+ $10 10p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Friktion, good jungle/d-n-b DJs, quite casual, 21+ $3 9p-2a.
- May show: Snuggles, Ry-N, Danny The WildChild, Phixx, Groo, 3D, Current,
Glyde, Phantom 45, Casper, Entropy, Hunter, ... Sometimes too reggae.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. Hi DJs!
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Jerry Lewis MDA telethon (34th), WGN (ch9) 21hrs starting at 10p.
- Absolutely stuffed with major comedy and music stars. Web-simul-cast.
http://mdausa.org
- Helsinki, choice techno (theoretically). Tokyo's Ken Ishii, Chicago's Jude Jean-Pierre. $5 11p-4a.
- Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.purefuture.com
Monday 1999.09.06:
- Labor Day (legal holiday).
- Parade (35th) starts at 11a at Pine Grove and Wellington.
Honors working people and celebrates their history and accomplishments.
Last day to wear white. Drive carefully. Picnics abound.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/opa/public/aboutdol/laborday.htm
- LAST DAY! Science of the Theme Park exhibit, take a kid. - unconfirmed
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Taste of Polonia Festival, food, music, dance, crafts. $3-5 noon-10p.
- Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence, 773/777-8898, -1999.09.06.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/CulturalAffairs/CulturalDevelopment/CommunityCenters/Cprnicus.htm
- Cubs host Reds, WGN, 1:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.09.07:
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 7a-2p.
Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard (Logan Square) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Cubs host Reds, Fox Sports Net, 3:35p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Coal Chamber, Machine Head, Slipknot, all ages 6p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
- The Gufs, My Scarlet Life, Blinker The Star, Breather, all ages $5 6:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Too cheap! Nocturna afterwards.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Mass Ensemble performance on World's Largest Harp (100ft), free 8p.
- Philip Glass and Ira Glass lecture - time?
http://www.massensemble.com
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near Addison red line stop. Hi David!
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. Hi Jim!
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 1999.09.08:
- Cubs host Reds, WGN, 1:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Hip Hop 2000 Series, Kool Keith, DJ Spooky, Rob Swift, $20 18+ doors 8p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Steve Winwood, 21+ $40 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- International Professional Inline Skating competitions, 1hr 8p.
- ESPN2 http://www.espn.com
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, good DJs, $3 21+ 9p-2a.
- Minneapolis sonic architect Madkid featured.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, but no place to dance.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Hi Phil!
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly. Free, come after 10p.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.womyn.org
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn HOT, $5 10p.
- Dress well, no tennis shoes. Sometimes too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.gilburns.com
Thursday 1999.09.09:
- 9.9.99, some people think that's cool.
- Next one is 01.01.01?
- 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
- Around The Coyote (10th), TOP huge neighborhood-wide art event, -1999.09.12.
- 312/342-6777, Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee)
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
- Cubs host Reds, WGN, 1:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Video Music Awards (16th), self-referencialicious, 3hr 7p.
- MTV http://www.mtv.com
- Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- HEY! Fun Cru viewing of SouthPark, 10p.
- Meet by the popcorn (my treat) around 9:30p, I'm the guy with braids.
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.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:
- Large scale animal shaped topiary -1999.10.03.
- 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
- NEW: Roy Lichtenstein -1999.10.10, Examining Pictures -1999.09.19.
NEW: Transmute, new exhibit with some interactive online virtual elements -1999.11.07.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Variety of VERY interesting works. See web site.
- 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.
ENDS MONDAY! Science of the Theme Park exhibit, take a kid.
- 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
- NEW: Earth Harp: world's largest (100ft) stringed instrument opens. Try it free 11a-3p.
Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
Future Mass Ensemble performances on the harp: 1999.09.18 1p, 1999.09.19 3p, 1999.09.21 5p, 1999.09.25 8p.
http://www.massensemble.com
- 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
Notes:
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ANOTHER FRIGGIN' PET DEATH :( My dear rat Magdah has left this reality.
I think she was near 2yo. I should have gone to a vet when she first sneezed.
Lilith, though older, appears fine.
Rats are a VERY under-rated, smart, tame, compact and pretty pet.
Visit http://www.afrma.org/afrma
1999.09.03