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2000.02.04 (week 136)

Something For Everyone
Something For Everyone
Something for the X... Artist decorated Turn Of The Century Carousel, Around The Coyote Winter Festival, MCA First Friday and the Magnificent Mile Crystal Carnival. Something for the Y... Carquest World Of Wheels, Strictly Sail Chicago, LAN gaming mega-party, and a new Mars Exploration exhibit. Something for the thinker... Shakespeare, Shaw and Ooblek. Something for the mover... Last weekend for The Next Dance Fest and Forever Tango, and Skate on State will soon end. Something for the listener... Cowboy Junkies, Incubus, System of a Down, Mr. Bungle, Puya, Floyd, u-Ziq, Luke Vibert, Bass By The Pound, the Active New Music Marathon, Chicago Music Awards and improved sound at Karma. Something for the looker... Miss U.S.A. Pageant, a DuckMan Marathon, new Futurama/Hill/Simpsons and Voyager episodes, Championship Figure Skating, Space Ghost and Iron Chef. Also the decades in the making Mary&Rhoda Reunion TV movie, and its antidote Carmen Electra hosting World's Sexiest Commercials 2. Something for the old... Celebrate Boyscout Day, and Chinese Y4.698K with two Dragon parades and a rave. And something for me... Lords Of Acid, Friktion, and ALL the TV.

Ongoing:

FINAL WEEKEND: Chicago's Next Dance Festival, $15 8p.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/583-2995, 2936 N Southport. Mostly modern.
http://www.mcs.com/~wini/www/upcoming.html
FINAL SHOWS: Forever Tango. 7 Argentinean couples & orchestra. Fr 8p, Sa 5&8p, Su 3&7:30p.
Chicago Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 175 N State. $19-45.
WEEKEND ONLY: Carquest World Of Wheels (38th), custom and antique cars. $4-14.
Features Mini-Me, Brett Bodine, Dave Blaney, BMX shows, hydraulics.
McCormick Place - North Bldg, 248/650-5560, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.casionline.com/chicago.html
Turn Of The Century Carousel artist redone with 30 modern characters.
Visiting from NY School of Visual Arts 7a-7pM-F 9a-5pSaSu -2000.03.09.
http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu
Union Station Main Waiting Hall, 210 S Canal.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, $23-42 Tu-Su various times -2000.03.12.
Shakespeare Theatre, 312/595-5600, 600 E Grand. Impressive venue!
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
Theater Oobleck: An Apology For the Course and Outcome of Certain Events ... $10 obo Fr/Sa 8p.
Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan (MCA/Park District) -2000.03.25.
http://www.mcachicago.org/MCA/Performance/Perf-Winter2k.html
ShawChicago: In Good King Charles' Golden Day. Free, Sat/Sun 2p, Mon 7p.
Hilarious comedy surrounding Newton and other greats of 1680, -2000.02.14.
Chicago Cultural Center, Studio Theater, 312/742-1079, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Skate on State. Ice/motion/sun/snax/shelter, free ($2-3 rentals).
Off season RollerBladers meet here Wednesdays 5:45-beer time.
Also a dozen other free park district rinks open all over!
9a-7:15p (-9:45p Th), closed 30minutes every 2hrs. Exhibitions MWF at 11:40a.
State at Randolph, 312/744-2898, 100x200ft oval, -2000.02.27.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/SkateOnState99.html
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
European Union Film Fest (3rd), over twenty works -2000.02.20 $3-7.
Film Center, 312/443-3737, 280 S Columbus (at Jackson).
http://www.artic.edu/saic/art/filmcntr/eufest.html
Movies:
Next Friday, Galaxy Quest, Sweet and Lowdown, Fantasia/2000, Titus, All About My Mother, Man On The Moon, Millennium Man, Dogma, Toy Story 2, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies

Friday 2000.02.04:

Strictly Sail Chicago (5th), midwest's premier show, 250 vendors, $5-12.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Festival Hall -Sunday.
http://www.strictlysail.com
Around The Coyote Winter Festival, over 100 visual/dance/theater/word artists. $5 5-11p.
Mainly in 1608 and 1579 N Milwaukee, and nearby businesses.
312/342-6777, Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee).
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
First Friday, music (country band "The Blacks"), art, hors'd, bar, $6-12 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Gods Reflex, Traitors, Secret Agent Bill, Lynnards Innards, $6 all ages 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Cowboy Junkies, $25 18+ 8:30p.
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
TV, good thing I've got two VCR's and know how to use 'em.
Miss U.S.A. Pageant (49th), live from the Grand Palace in Branson MO. 2hr 8p.
CBS http://www.missusa.com
Iron Chef, fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, .5hr 10p.
TOON, tape it and everything else from about 6p on.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
DuckMan Marathon! Jason Alexander's gloriously scummy best. 3hr 10p.
COM http://www.comedycentral.com
Heaven Is Coming: Lords Of Acid, Praga Khan, DJ Genaside 2. $18.50 18+ 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
Colette and Angel Alanis' "Try Her For Love" CD release party. 21+ 10p-4a.
ALSO: Soma, upstairs Chris Gin & Christopher Robins spin trance.
http://www.geniusinsanity.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.purefuture.com

Saturday 2000.02.05:

Chinese New Years (4698). Year of the Dragon.
Also New Years for some other lunar calendar cultures.
Observed with 14 days of joyous festivities.
Little parade on Argyle, Broadway to Sheridan. Main parade tomorrow.
http://homex.s-one.net.sg/member/crescent/index.htm
Around The Coyote Winter Festival, over 100 visual/dance/theater/word artists. $5 11a-11p.
Mainly in 1608 and 1579 N Milwaukee, and nearby businesses.
312/342-6777, Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee).
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Magnificent Mile Crystal Carnival, many ice sculptures, some huge, entertainers, cocoa, 11a-6p.
Hancock Plaza, 312/642-3570, 875 N Michigan. Also from Oak to the river.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/WinterBreak/WinterBreak.html
Sno-Core 2000: Incubus, System of a Down, Mr. Bungle, Puya. $20 all ages 6p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/435-4548, 4647 N Racine.
Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
Laser Spectacular, to Pink Floyd music, $19 18+, 6:30p and 10:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Far out!
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Three Kings" George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, ...
10p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Double Jeopardy" Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd, ...
midnt (Sa,Th): "American Pie" nobody.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
Chicago Music Awards (19th), on NBC and 103FM, $20-40 8p.
Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph.
http://www.martinsinterculture.com
Lift, acid dance DJs Hyperactive, Mike Dearborn, Gabe Palomo. 10p-5a.
$60000 of sound system improvements just finished, best in the city.
Also has a new very impressive Flash website.
May be $15. Call 312/409-PURE x3 early to be guest listed.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand.
http://www.karmachicago.com
u-Ziq, Luke Vibert/BJ Cole, DJ Jethrox of Drop Bass, $10-12 18+ 11p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Year Of The Dragon, rave, a Plush production. price? time?
No weapons, drugs or alcohol. A dozen DJs, mostly house.
773/509-2924 773/509-6342 773/509-4947
http://www.raveworld.net

Sunday 2000.02.06:

Active New Music Marathon. Live experimental performers all day, 10a-5p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
LAN Party MEGA-EVENT, biggest "Bring Your Own Computer" gaming gathering, $10 10a-?.
Playing Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Quake, etc, in a networked environment.
Cool software and accessory prizes. RSVP required.
Quick SDSL pipe to the Internet. RJ-45 ethernet capability and cables required.
In Melrose Park. Get directions, pictures, details at the web site.
http://www.afternight.com/party
Around The Coyote Winter Festival, over 100 visual/dance/theater/word artists. $5 11a-5p.
Mainly in 1608 and 1579 N Milwaukee, and nearby businesses.
312/342-6777, Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee).
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Magnificent Mile Crystal Carnival, many ice sculptures, some huge, entertainers, cocoa, 11a-6p.
Hancock Plaza, 312/642-3570, 875 N Michigan. Also from Oak to the river.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/WinterBreak/WinterBreak.html
Chinese New Years Parade, 1p.
312/225-6198, On Wentworth from Cermak to 24th.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html
New Futurama!!! Also King-O-Hill and Simpsons. Funny, free, must see, 6p.
Also "Sex In The Bible" at 7p on A&E.
http://www.fox.com
Haujobb with Assemblage 23, DJ Evil Guy. $8 doors 9p.
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse. GothicChicago approved.
http://www.morseland.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/drum-n-bass/reggae, quite casual, 21+ $3 10p-2a.
Never certain. Maybe call first. DJs Ry-N, Phantom 45, Aloe.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. Hi DJs!
http://www.emptybottle.com

Monday 2000.02.07:

Opening day: new Mars Exploration Station exhibit, 9a-5p.
Examines how people might live on the red planet, -2000.04.24.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
The Cro-Mags plus All Out War and Shut Down, $8 all ages 6p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Mary&Rhoda Reunion TV movie, after 23 years. 2hr 7p.
ABC http://www.abc.com
FORM: Tekno w/ Josh Werner, Sativa, Justin Long, Marco, Mani, Ry-N. $3 9p-2a.
Sequence/Chicago Beat Clinic, a dope chill thang.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://www.tekno.com
Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 2000.02.08:

Boyscout Day
Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910.
http://www.boyscouts.com
World's Sexiest Commercials 2, Carmen Electra hosts, 1hr 7p.
FOX http://www.fox.com
Championship Figure Skating, 2.5hr 7:05p.
TBS http://www.tbs.com
http://www.figure-skating.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 2000.02.09:

Voyager new episode. SevenOfNine fights some WWF guest star. 1hr 8p.
UPN http://www.startrek.com
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. Hip-hop this week. $3 21+ 9p-2a.
Home-grown battle DJ Tone B. Nimble.
Also DJs Flipside, Gamewarden, Kee, Glyde and Poolside.
Great tunes, cool decor, cheap beer, good selection.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Hi Phil!
http://www.bassbythepound.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 2000.02.10:

Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
Adult skate w/ bar, dance floor, urban hits. 21+ men $10 ladies -11p $0, 10p-4a.
Also good Fr 11p-4a, Sa mid-5a, Su 8p-1a, and other times.
Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark. Good winter blading option.
http://Bedno.com/skate

Museums:

Dinosaur Giants, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint -2000.03.19.
Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
100 Years of Architecture -2000.03.12.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p, We-Su 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Various interesting works.
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.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
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
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. FREE WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org
NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
Laser: 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. FREE THURSDAYS.
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. FREE MONDAYS.
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?!?!).
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
Norman Rockwell collection. First such show in 30 years -2000.05.21.
Treasures from Mount Vernon: George Washington Revealed -2000.04.21.
Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark. $1-8 9:30a-4:30p.
http://www.chicagohs.org

Notes:

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Krrrrrrristin, Mark, GOOD PARTY! So many E-volved people and bladers.
Seminar was deep! I wish DJ Sage from SanFran would be my valentine :)
2000.02.04