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1999.10.22 (week 121)

Smells Like 'Ween Spirit
Smells Like 'Ween Spirit
The usual mix of traditional and tangential. We Chicagoans are pretty good at this nasty holiday, better than Iowans at least. This week the City holds Chicagoween, Haunted Elevated Train Rides, Trails of Terror, a Wicker Park tour, and opens the Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village. Big bizness brings Fright Fest and Scream Fest (no relation). MSI's Science Of Fear reaches new frights and I'll be attending the MCA Pumped-Up Pumpkins workshop. TOON plays a new Space Ghost episode and a Scooby Doo mystery marathon. Psychotronic plays a Vincent Price vampire movie and Brew&View has Blair Witch. COM shows a new South Park Halloween special and local thespians perform Anthony and Cleopatra, Terror Through Time, Scary Home Companion and Whispering City. The ghost of Gene Roddenberry joins the full moon Sunday, after the Graceland Cemetery Tour, and the Borg visit on Wednesday. Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the Spirit Native American dance extravaganza and Yellow Submarine and Zardoz midnite shows end. The Farmers Markets are also ending and Crobar has it's LAST LUNACY!!!!! The Joffrey performs, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude speak, Beat Streuli opens at the MCA and the much awaited Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum opens (free for now). A dense music weekend includes Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mr. Blotto, Rush and Madonna tributes, Widespread Panic, Funky Meters, Blackmore's Night, Return to Paradise, Zap Mama, Garbage, Lit, Faust, Frontier, DJ Shadow, Latyrx, Andrea Parker and Megadeth. Later in the week there's Mr. Bungle, ABC, 311, Iggy Pop and new stuff from CSNY and Bush. The nation takes note of the Chicago Marathon this weekend, but overlooks the Backwards One Mile later in the week. Celebrate your choice of Mother-in-law Day (scary), Start of Scorpio (a dark sided sign) or United Nations Day. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Elizabeth Dole speak on business success for witches, Reader Matches holds the creatively named Cirque Du Soul Mate and spookiest of all, Quentin Crisp entertains for the Leather Museum. Aaahhhhhhhh!

Halloween related:

My favorite costume shops (for your convenience through October):
Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and comprehensive.
Lost Era, 773/764-7400, 1517 W Howard, vintage and fine.
Broadway Costumes, 312/829-6400, 954 W Washington, for professionals.
Chicago Costume Co, 773/528-1264, 1120 W Fullerton, OK looking.
http://bedno.com/find.php?s=costume
Hauntings, scattered seasonal kid stuff, stories, pumpkins, frights, all day.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/hauntings.html
Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village opens (3rd). City decorated event for kids of all ages.
Entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, food.
Opening night 5-8p Friday. Mo/We/Fr 10a-3p, Th 10a-8p, Sa 10a-5p, Su noon-3p.
Midnight Circus performers appear Mo-Fr 11a/noon:30/2p, Su noon/1p/2p, Th 6:30p.
Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn), 312/744-3315.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Chicagoween99/PumpkinPlaza.html
Science Of Fear (2nd). Successfully scared me last year. $16 every day 5:30-10:30p.
Universal Studios tie-in this year brings much better props. Over 12yo please.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org/temp_exhibit/fear/fear.html
Terror Through Time, spine-chilling tales of anguish across the fourth dimension, $10 Saturdays 8:30p.
Annoyance Theater, 773/929-6200, 3747 N Clark, -1999.10.30.
http://www.terrorthroughtime.com and
http://www.annoyance.com
Scary Home Companion, performances of several horror stories. $10-18.50 Fr/Sa/Su 8/8/7p.
Lifeline Theater, 773/761-4477, 6912 N Glenwood, -1999.10.30.
http://www.lifelinetheatre.com
Trails of Terror, 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park. $5 Fr/Sa 6-9p.
Wax Museum of Horror, Land of the Killer Toys, Tunnel of Terror, witches, werewolves, zombies, maze, food.
Peterson Park, 5801 N Pulaski. Not for little kids.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Ghostly Manor (14th), gala celebration of the dark side, Fr/Su 7-10p, Sa 7-11p.
St. Pascal School, 773-736-8806 or 773-725-7641, 6143 W Irving Pk, -1999.10.31.
Fright Fest. Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, Sat/Sun 10a-9p.
Too much trouble and long lines to be worth the high prices.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://frightfest.net/Parkhome.asp?z=3
B96 ScreamFest Millenium of Terror, two haunted houses, William Darke's Psycho Circus, gifts, food, dance party. $10-15.
Tu-Th 7p-10:30p Fr-Sa 6:30p-11:30p Su 6:30p-10:30p -1999.10.31.
630/833-8368, 1033 N Villa Ave (S Prairie Ave and E 18th St), Villa Park
http://www.screamfest.com

Ongoing:

FINAL WEEKEND: Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Cannes For Kids 6-13.
150 works from 40 nations. See the web site.
Facets Multimedia, 773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton, -1999.10.24.
http://www.cicff.org
FINAL WEEKEND: Spirit - a journey in dance drums and song. a Native American spectacular.
A modern work with rock score and top choreography, 60 performers.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Tue-Sun -1999.10.24.
http://www.spiritlive.com
Beat Streuli now open. Large color transparent photos in windows -2000.03.19.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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
Also see the toy photos in the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower.
Movies:
Bringing Out The Dead, Being John Malkovich, Story of Us, Boys Don't Cry, American Beauty, SuperStar, Three Kings, Random Hearts, Elmo in Grouchland, Fight Club, Mystery Alaska, Sixth Sense, Happy Texas, Drive Me Crazy, Inspector Gadget, Minus Man, Guinevere, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
WAY 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).
Really, check it out, there's some great plays going on RIGHT NOW!
I'm interested in Bettie Page Uncensored, Shakespeare, Asylum 137.

Friday 1999.10.22:

Organic growers farmers market, 8a-2p - unconfirmed.
E Benton Place (across from 175 N State)
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
Antiques Show (7th), a premier event with 40 dealers, $10(3day) 10a-7p.
Furniture, art, jewelry, etc, ancient-1800s.
Sacred Heart School, 6250 N Sheridan, -Sunday.
Shakespeare Theatre now open, Anthony and Cleopatra, $23-42 several shows daily.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. Impressive venue!
http://www.navypier.com
Joffrey Ballet, Fall Program 2, -Sunday, various prices/times.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
Kid Rock, $22.50 6:30p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence.
http://www.aragon.com
ZZ Top/Lynyrd Skynyrd, $29-39 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
Ticketmaster: 312/559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/tm2k_statepage_fs.idc?state=IL
Mr. Blotto, 18+ $8 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
Playboy.com Cybercircus, go-go models and Stoli.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed
http://www.circuschicago.com
Space Ghost Coast To Coast NEW EPISODE! Strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
Hanson tonight. Tape it and Power Puff Girls 8p.
TOON on cable 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
FINAL WEEKEND!!! Yellow Submarine and Zardoz midnite Fr-Sa.
Y is restored and extended, Z is a personal fave, Sean Connery sci.fi.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. Bladeable!
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com

Saturday 1999.10.23:

Mother-in-law Day, honor and be kind to mothers-in-law.
http://russia.uthscsa.edu/Humor/mominlaw.html
Start of Scorpio, astrological sign, the scorpion - My sign!
http://www.astrology.com
Farmers Markets FINAL SATURDAY!
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
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum opens. Much awaited, high quality, 10a-5p.
Live butterfly haven, microbes exhibit.
Lincoln Park, 773/549-0606, 2430 N Cannon.
http://www.chias.org
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park/Humboldt Park, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
Antiques Show (7th), a premier event with 40 dealers, $10(3day) 10a-7p.
Furniture, art, jewelry, etc, ancient-1800s.
Sacred Heart School, 6250 N Sheridan, -Sunday.
Whispering City, real ghost stories from Chicago lore, $10 11a.
Steppenwolf Theatre, 773/335-1650, 1650 N Halsted, -1999.10.23.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
Chicagoween, big family fun, horses, bands, costumes, procession at noon.
State Street at Randolph to Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315.
Scooby Doo marathon, spooooooooooky, 24hrs noon.
TOON on cable http://www.cartoon-network.com
Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history, free 12:15p/12:35p/1:35p/2:15p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph, -1999.10.31.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./tourism/doandsee/Tours.html
Widespread Panic, Funky Meters, $23.50 6:30p.
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
Ticketmaster: 312/559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/tm2k_statepage_fs.idc?state=IL
Blackmore's Night, reserved, all ages $18.5 7:30p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
Zap Mama, soul/hip-hop/drum-n-bass, web simulcast, price? time?
Martyrs, 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://www.rollingstone.com
Return to Paradise, rave, 312/458-9144, price? time?
Star Eyes, Robert Armani, Dj Flux, Paul Johnson, Dj Funk, Acidman, 3D, Traxx, Danny The Wildchild, Mark Almaria, Slugo, Juice, QMM, top lights/sound/decore.
http://www.shadefree.com
Garbage, Lit, price? time?
University of Chicago Mandell Hall, 773/702-7300, 1131 East 57th Street.
http://www.garbage.com
Frontier, local noise/trance/samples/stoner band. time? price?
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
Faust, German experimental, w/ Brother J.T. and Oneida. $12 doors 9p.
Lounge Ax, 773/525-6620, 2438 N Lincoln.
http://www.loungeax.com
Madonna Tribute, 13 bands each do 2 songs, proceeds to charity, $6 9:30p.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Animation, very serious Rush tribute band, 847/776-RUSH. $3 10p.
Sluggers, 773/248-0055, 3540 N Clark.
http://www.asof.com/animation.html
DJ Shadow, Latyrx, Andrea Parker. Better line-up than usual. $10 10p.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near the Addison red line stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html

Sunday 1999.10.24:

Full Moon, always adds an interesting twist.
Gene Roddenberry left us eight years ago today.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
United Nations Day, commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
Chicago Marathon (LaSalle Bank), 20K people?!? $60 7:30a.
Nationally renowned event. Also Bally 5K Run, $20 8a.
Grant Park, USATF/CARA, $400000 in prizes, 312/243-0003.
http://www.chicagomarathon.com
Farmers Markets
Farm In The Zoo (Lincoln Park Zoo) 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
Antiques Show (7th), a premier event with 40 dealers, $10(3day) 11a-5p.
Furniture, art, jewelry, etc, ancient-1800s.
Sacred Heart School, 6250 N Sheridan.
Pumped-Up Pumpkins, contemporary carving/decorating workshop, bring your own! 1-3p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves, 2hr $5 2p.
I went. Very qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark, -1999.10.31.
http://www.graveyards.com
Quentin Crisp entertains, benefits Leather Archive and Museum, $20 time?
Greenview Arts Center, 773/275-1570 info, 6418 N Greenview.
Megadeth, $25 doors 6p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence.
http://www.aragon.com
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p (Su-Th): "Blair Witch Project" gives a bad name to indie.
10p (Su-Th): "Dick" well reviewed historical fiction.
midnt (Th): "Big Daddy" Adam Sandler's lamest yet.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.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
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
DJ's Ryn and Casper spin jazzy drum-n-bass.
Glow, 312/243-4800, 1615 N Clybourn.

Monday 1999.10.25:

World renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude discuss upcoming works, free 4p.
Owen L. Coon Forum, N.U. Leverone Hall, 847/491-7946, 2001 Sheridan, Evanston.
Psychotronic Film Society shows The Last Man On Earth, Vincent Price vs. vampires, free 8p.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton.
http://www.psychotronic.com
Milk, hopefully new name, but same drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Guest Rachael Yamagota of Bumpus.
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1999.10.26:

New albums due out today from CSNY and Bush
http://www.cdnow.com
Mr. Bungle, 8:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
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 1999.10.27:

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Elizabeth Dole speak, three sessions.
"Women in Business Politics and Power" by invitation to best 450 callers.
Chicago Marriot, 800/638-4595, 540 N Michigan.
http://www.now.org
311, all ages, $20 doors 6p - sold out.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Star Trek Voyager mini-movie, starring Borg, 2hr 7p.
UPN (ch.50) http://www.startrek.com
ABC, 21+ $18.50 8p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
NEW EPISODE! South Park Halloween special, 9p.
Comedy Central on cable TV.
http://www.comedycentral.com
Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, DJ Danny The Wild Child, $3 21+ 9p-2a.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, but no place to dance.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
THE LAST LUNACY!!!!! Cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, $5 10p.
In my opinion the hottest big club night there was. Changed my life.
Going House. Another soldier falls in the battle against Lite.
Dress well, no tennis shoes. If true, may be packed.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.gilburns.com

Thursday 1999.10.28:

Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
Backwards One Mile, 150 runners in 1998, 10a. - unconfirmed.
Charlie's Ale House, 312/832-6979 or 312/595-1440, Navy Pier 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
Cirque Du Soul Mate, masquerade (optional) ball, a Reader Matches party, 6-8p.
Call 312/828-0350 x588 to reserve.
https://securesite.chireader.com/ematch/msw.html
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed
http://www.circuschicago.com
Collision, $250 each to best goth boy and girl, time? cover?
Spin, 773/327-7711, 800 W Belmont.
http://www.spin-nightclub.com
Iggy Pop, all ages $25 doors 6p - sold out.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.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://Bedno.com/skate

Museums:

Day Of The Dead exhibit (12th), big collection, -1999.12.26, free.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, 773/738-1503, 1852 W 19th. Tu-Su 10a-5p.
Now displaying the colors of fall.
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
Robert Heinecken, Photographist (collages-like works) -1999.11.28.
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 the web site.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
NEW: Cartier exhibit opens, 200 pieces, many diamonds.
Sounds From The Vaults, try 50 international instruments, world's largest harp!
Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
Victor Skrebneski: the first 50 years. Famous fashion photog, -1999.11.06 free.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, 312/663-5554, 600 S Michigan.
Mo-We,Fr 10a-5p, Th 10a-8p, Sa noon-5p.
http://w4.ci.chi.il.us./tourism/museums/MCPInf.html
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 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
Lego underwater, 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?!?!).
Bill Viola well reviewed video installations -2000.01.16.
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:

Always call before going to a listed event.
If you like this, spread the fun, TELL A FRIEND, NOW!
You're all lame for not attending last week's BrockOut. That event, from 9:30p-midnight totally rocks like nowhere else. Massively PHAT, phorging a new paradigm for heavy heavy heavy monster psycho beats. Catch the next one 1999.11.18. Thanx Ry-N

1999.10.22