Bedno.com
1999.12.10 (week 128)

Have you been good this year?
Have you been good this year?
I asked Karma Claus to give my gifts to the needy. First the announcements: my New Years Eve guide is now quite comprehensive. See the Seasonal section. Also PLEASE visit the feed the hungry web site there. I love Redmoon, come see them Fr/Sa/Su. Now on with the word weaving... Winter fun overload includes Christkindlmarket downtown, Trees and Toys at the Sci.Ind.Museum, Santa on the 94th, and Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. On Friday the Late Skate on State for Charity sounds great, the clubs are hopping and SpaceGhost is a trip. Get out this weekend for RedMoon, Dumb Type OR, gift markets, concerts, raves and shows. On the Fiesta de Guadalupe Sunday there's the annual Jewish Culture bus tour, new cartoons and the Chicago Chamber Musicians Farewell to the 20th Century. The week holds Twilight Tales spooky Christmas readings at Red Lion, smart women at Ann Sather, Human Rights Day, Poets Responding to the Millennium, Tom Jones, Mega Super Ultra, Skapone and carols. Now playing: New French Cinema at Facets, Extreme Winter Sports Films with ski superstar Seth Morrison at Brew&View, SouthPark/Clerks midnight shows at MusicBox and Bettie Page Uncensored. Everyone wish with me for bladeable weather Wednesday (long live Jambi), which is also the best dance night of the week. BE GOOD!

Seasonal:

CHECK THESE OUT!
Help feed the world's starving just by visiting this site:
    http://www.thehungersite.com
Comprehensive collected holiday songs, recipes and stories:
    http://bedno.com/winter
Skate on State. Blading alternative! ice/motion/sun/snax/shelter, free.
Also a dozen other free park district rinks open all over!
7 days 9-11a, 11:30a-1p, 1:30-3p, 3:30-5p, 5:30-7:15p. $2-3 rentals.
State at Randolph, 312/744-2898, 100x200ft oval, -2000.02.27.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/SkateOnState99.html
A Christmas Carol continues it's long holiday run, -2000.01.02.
Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus
http://www.goodman-theatre.org
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Told from business partner's point of view. $18-27 8p.
Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, various days.
http://www.goodman-theatre.org/plays/jacobmarley.html
Christkindlmarket (3rd) begins, festive German style holiday market, timber cabins, food, gifts, sounds. 11a-8p.
Daley Center Plaza, Washington and Dearborn, 312/744-3370, -1998.12.23.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com
Christmas Around The World / Holidays of Lights, traditional decorations on 40 trees.
ALSO: Major exhibit of classic toys, those that have survived at least 25yrs.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore, -1999.01.02.
http://www.msichicago.org
Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, various times -1999.12.30.
Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont, I find them somewhat disturbing.
http://www.radiocity.com/schedule/xmas_chicago.html
The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, -1999.12.26.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors, 11a-5p F-Su.
John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, $8, $6 kids.
http://www.hancock-observatory.com

Ongoing:

ENDS SUNDAY: New French Cinema Film Festival (3rd), good artsy stuff.
Facets Multimedia, 773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton.
http://www.facets.org/screenings/french.html
Bettie Page Uncensored, well reviewed baudy biographical play, 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln, -1999.12.18
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
South Park / Clerks (separate theaters) Fri/Sat, midnight.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
Movies:
End of Days, Dogma, Toy Story 2, The World Is Not Enough, Bringing Out The Dead, Being John Malkovich, Story of Us, Boys Don't Cry, American Beauty, Random Hearts, Fight Club, Mystery Alaska, Sixth Sense, Happy Texas, Drive Me Crazy, Minus Man, Guinevere, ...
http://bedno.com/movies

Friday 1999.12.10:

Human Rights Day, 51st.
U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day in 1948.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
Hot Stove Jimmy, Pilfers, Porters, Shuttlecocks, all ages $8 doors 6p.
ALSO: Guided By Voices, 18+ $16 doors 11p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Redmoon Winter (Solstice) Pageant, come 1hr early, all ages $8 7p.
This year the always intriguing troupe reflects on brave firefighters.
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/388-9031, 2539 N Kedzie. -Sunday.
http://www.redmoon.org
Bulls host New Jersey, carried on FSChi+, 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p (Fr-Su,Tu-We): "Fight Club" B.Pitt, H.B.Carter, E.Norton, Meat Loaf, ...
10p (Fr-Su,Tu-We): "Body Shots" adult mating talk.
midnt (Fr-Sa): "American Pie" nobody.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
Dumb Type "OR", Japanese art/life/death/technology performance, $15-18 8p.
ALSO: Saturday at 8p, Sunday at 4p ONLY!
Tickets: 312/397-4010 http://www.ticketweb.com
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Late Skate on State for Charity (4th), $20 8p-midnt.
Meet at the bar at 8p. Includes wine/beer. Private skate 10p-midnt.
Berghoff Restaurant, 312/427-3170, 17 W Adams.
http://www.berghoff.com
Bang: techno guest ESP Woody McBride, Hiroki/Ry-N jungle mezz, crowded later, 10p-4a.
Dress well, no tennis shoes. Often too much house music.
One of Chicago hottest clubs, but people have died here.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.gilburns.com
East vs. West, trance DJs from the coasts do battle. 21+ $? 10p-5a.
Peak urban club-wear required; expensive but big and intense; usually too much house.
Email fname,lname to club-karma@uss.net for comps.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand.
http://www.karmachicago.com
Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
TOON on cable, tape it, also see 8p Courage...Dog and 8:30p Power Puff Girls!
http://www.cartoon-network.com

Saturday 1999.12.11:

Winter Solstice Concert and Festival, candle lit woods night hike, free 7-9p.
Roasted chestnuts, seasonal music, edible ornament making for animals.
North Park Village Nature Center, 312-744-5472, 5801 North Pulaski.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/html/Winter.html
Holiday Market, artist crafted one-of-a-kind gift curiosities, 11a-6p.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo, -Sunday. Easy downtown train access.
http://www.hothouse.net
Redmoon Winter (Solstice) Pageant, come 1hr early, all ages $8 5p and 7:30p.
This year the always intriguing troupe reflects on brave firefighters.
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/388-9031, 2539 N Kedzie. -Sunday.
http://www.redmoon.org
Milly's Orchid Show, eclectic good talent w/ big haired MC, $25 7p.
Nora Dunn, Kelly Hogan, Tom Wolfe, Heather McAdams old commercials, Royal Steppers, Weird Sisters.
Park West, 773/929-5959, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
Reverend Horton Heat, Los Straitjackets, DJ Mike Miller, 18+ $15 doors 8p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Future Will Survive, rave, rocket ships, lasers, multi-kilowatt sound, price?
DJs David Hollands, Mike Huckaby, Jamalski, DJ Rinse, Acidman, Traxx, Justin Long, 3D, Translucent, Sativa, Juice, Chyna Queen Of Jungle, QMM, Edmund 312.
Call 312/458-9144 day of show for location.
http://www.shadefree.com
Your favorite tunez at your favorite club. time? price?
Send your vote now!

Sunday 1999.12.12:

Fiesta de Guadalupe.
Commemorates appearance of virgin Mary to an Indian boy in 1531.
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: A Jewish Legacy, 4hr, snack, call for time/price.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/NeighborhoodTours/Schedule.htm
Holiday Market, artist crafted one-of-a-kind gift curiosities, 11a-6p.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo. Easy downtown train access.
http://www.hothouse.net
Redmoon Winter (Solstice) Pageant, come 1hr early, all ages $8 2p and 5p.
This year the always intriguing troupe reflects on brave firefighters.
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/388-9031, 2539 N Kedzie.
http://www.redmoon.org
NEW CARTOONS!!! King-O-Hill, Simpsons, Futurama, starts 6:30p.
Dale hallucinates, Lisa's in charge, Bender hangs w/ Claudia Schiffer.
WFLD (Fox 32) http://www.fox.com
Moscow 2000, (???) $25-55 7p.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/arie.html
Chicago Chamber Musicians Farewell to the 20th Century, $18-35 7:30p.
Works by Schoenberg, Boulez, and Stravinsky.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 312/225-5226, 1977 S Campus Drive, Evanston.
http://www.projectmillenium.org/trans/onetime_2.asp
Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
Motion, excellent DJ Ry-N, guest Phantom 45, GrrrrrrEAT drum-n-bass! $3? 10p? 11p?
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-8778, 1600 W Grand.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc

Monday 1999.12.13:

Twilight Tales, spooky Christmas readings, $2 8p.
Gathering of local amateur (and pro) authors and fans.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.para-net.com/~red_lion
Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1999.12.14:

Chicago Women In Technology, Internet Business discussion, free 6:30p.
Ann Sather, 773/348-2378, 929 W Belmont.
http://www.annsather.com
Mega Super Ultra, Skapone, Runforyerlife, all ages $5 doors 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Tom Jones, also Wednesday 21+ $47.50 9p.
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 1999.12.15:

Group Blade if dry, cold irrelevant, 5-10 miles, gather by 6:30p.
Gear and light recommended, destination: dinner and beer.
Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Poets Responding to the Millennium, free 7:30p.
Guild Complex, Chopin Theater, 773/296-1268 x26, 1543 W Division.
http://nupress.nwu.edu/guild
Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, $3 21+ 9p-2a.
Battle-scratch junglist Kevin Cunnigham, URB release.
Cool decor, good drink selection, but no place to dance.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc/cgi-bin/sjc.cgi?ev-seminar
Sonic Wednesdays, DJs Gil Burns, PuLz-8, and Jeff Moyer, $? 10p-4a.
Free mix CDs to first 150 to find a roaming DJ.
Like a dark semi-artsy NYC underground club with a good budget.
Former Lunacy DJs, harder than house. Circus acts. Dress well.
E-Mail lname,flname,phone,email to SonicCircus@SonicWednesday.Com for comps.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.sonicwednesday.com
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

Thursday 1999.12.16:

Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
A Sick Session: extreme winter sports films "Global Storming" and "13", 18+ $12-15 7p.
Meet ski superstar Seth Morrison. Reportedly unbelievable movies.
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
Carol Singing by the Fa-La-La! Quartet, noon.
Randolph Cafe, 312/744-1426, 77 E Randolph,
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Redmoon Winter (Solstice) Pageant, come 1hr early, all ages $8 7:30p.
This year the always intriguing troupe reflects on brave firefighters.
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/388-9031, 2539 N Kedzie. -Sunday. http://www.redmoon.org
Adult blade w/ bar, hip-hop/urban, (FrSa mid-4a, Su 8p-1a) 18+ $7 9:30p-3a.
Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://Bedno.com/skate
NO BROCKOUT THIS MONTH - Boooo hooooooo.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
Drum-N-Bass night, not the best in town, nice decor, sushi, 10p-4a.
Free with VIP card printable from their web site.
Dragon Room, 312/751-2900, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.com

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.
"Architecture" opens, major new show.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Special programs all month observing Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
FINAL WEEKEND: Huge fast food cups art piece and stuff with books.
India: A Celebration of Independence (since 1947) -1999.12.30.
A Century of Bicycle advertising retrospective -1999.12.31.
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 -2000.01.16.
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
NOW: Zoolights, 100K twinkles.
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.
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
Bill Viola well reviewed video installations -2000.01.16.
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:

Always call before going to a listed event.
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Hi Krrrristin! Thank you Liz.
1999.12.10