Bedno.com - 2000.02.11 (week 137)

2000.02.11 (week 137)

Love Without Limits
Love Without Limits
I keep hearing this, so it must be one of those important lessons. I think it's about not holding back on something that is unlimited, and about having NO conditions for family and friends. At larger scales though, love is a power. The force of good itself; emergent from our collective souls as consciousness is from brain. The force is strong this week, bringing us Valentine Duet Dances, the Dream Date Auction, Weddings On Ice, erotic Twilight Tales, and special events by the Neo-Futurists, Circus, Dragon Room, Berlin, Park West, Empty Bottle and the Cartoon channel. Love will be in the air at the Signature Room, and at the Cher, Lou Vega, Dream Theater, and Dixie Dregs shows. Also this week are Gymnastics competitions and a new stained glass museum at Navy Pier. The very last new Peanuts comic strip runs Sunday and a beloved Simpsons character will die. The Auto Show goes on, and will be protested by bicyclists, while Figure Skating Championship conclude. I'm looking forward to seeing The World is not Enough at Brew&View, but most of all I LOVE THE BROCKOUT!

Seasonal:

Valentine Duet Dances. Jazz, Tango, Ballet, Modern, Fr-Sa only.: Athenaeum Theatre, 773/583-2995, 2936 N Southport.
Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake, Champagne, and a breath-taking view, daily -midnt.: I'm serious!!! This is an under-known INCREDIBLY cool place.
The Signature Room at the 95th, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Hi Matt!
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
Beautiful place to chill w/ yer lover 7p-2/4a.: The finest food, drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth.
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.
My Vicious Valentine, fetish/latex/leather/etc fest, Fr 6-11p, Sa 10a-2a, Su 11a-4p.: Not cheap, quite serious, weirdest Saturday in town.
Radisson Plaza Hotel O'Hare, 847/827-5131, 6600 N Mannheim, Rosemont.
http://www.leatherrose.com
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind LOVE SHOW. Fr-Sa 11:30p, Su 7p.: 30 scenes of pain and gain, extra lovey-dovey on Sunday.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
FAR too many fine restaurants, dance and romantic options to list.: It's the kind of day that calls for a Drake, Hyatt, Orrington, Ritz, Spago, Narcisse, Atwood, Harvest, Heaven, Geja's, diamonds, etc. Maybe a spa, isolation tanks, Turkish food and belly dancing. Hi Kristin!
See the MetroMix guide at http://www.metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Valentine-x!Front,00.html

Ongoing:

Chicago Auto Show (92nd), huge and sparkly, -2000.02.20, $5-8 10a-10p.: Last year I saw antiques, advanced power systems, the Bulls cheerleaders, a $300K spy car, and an SUV too over-compensating to be street legal.
McCormick Place South, 2301 S LSD, 630/495-2282. Hi Daniel!
http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
FINAL WEEKS: 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. Hi Bob, Heidi, Carl, Schell, Rick, Anne, ...!.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/SkateOnState99.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. Hi Shawna!.
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
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
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
Black History Month continues.: Recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans.
Observed with special events and exhibits at many sites and cultural institutions.
http://www.kron.com/specials/blackhistory
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 2000.02.11:

Thomas Edison's Birthday.: Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847.
I've been to the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA. Hi Ed and Jane!
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (2nd) -Sunday. $10 8a-10p.: Judged event, levels 4-Elite, over 2000 entries, info: 630/415-1430.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Festival Hall A.
http://www.region5.com/igi-gymnastics/meet1.htm
NEW! E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window Museum opens.: The first such museum in the US? Over 150 mostly local pieces.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Lower Festival Hall terraces.
http://www.navypier.com/attract.html
Dream Date Auction (9th), pleasant outings sold for charity. $30 21+ 6p.: http://www.ticketmaster.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave. Hi Ted!
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
No Use For A Name, Mad Caddies, Frenzal Rhomb, Consumed, $10-12 all ages 6p.: Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!: 8p (daily): "Bone Collector" D.Washington, A.Jolie, Q.Latifah
10p (daily): "World is not Enough" Pierce Brosnan
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "American Pie" nobody.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
Cher, Lou Vega. Practically PG. $35-75 8p.: Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont. Hi Melissa!
http://www.allstatearena.com
Iron Chef, fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.: FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex Hi Bill!
Space Ghost Coast To Coast, strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.: TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
Ford Modeling Agency reception, bring Reader ad for free entrance, 10p.: Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.com
Pippy Joller (Thousand Words), Chris Gin, residents. 21+ $15 10p-5a.: Peak urban club-wear required; expensive but big and intense; usually too much house.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand. Come early or wait in long line. Hi Chelsea!
http://www.karmachicago.com

Saturday 2000.02.12:

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Known for living in Illinois!: 16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/al16.html
Bicyclists Critical Mass protest of the Car Show, noon. You GO!: Meet at Daley Plaza, ride to McCormick Place. Distribute handouts.
On to bike related art show after (7p-ish), info: 773/342-1493.
http://www.bikewinter.org
IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (2nd) -Sunday. $10 8a-10p.: Judged event, levels 4-Elite, over 2000 entries, info: 630/415-1430.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Festival Hall A.
http://www.region5.com/igi-gymnastics/meet1.htm
U.S. Championship Figure Skating Finals LIVE, men and dance, 2hr 3p. U.S. Championship Figure Skating Finals LIVE, women and pairs, 2hr 8p.: ABC http://www.figure-skating.com
Tunnel of Love Ball, pageant, contest, entertainment, 9p.: Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
Wear RED party, techno DJ Dave Clarke (London) and Mistress Barbara (Montreal). 21+ $15 10p-5a.: Peak urban club-wear required; expensive but big and intense; usually too much house.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand. Come early or wait in long line.
http://www.karmachicago.com
Pre-Valentines Day singles night. Cocktails 9p-midnt. Price? 11p-ish? -4a.: Dragon Room, 312/751-2900, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.com

Sunday 2000.02.13:

Final new color Peanuts comic strip appears in papers (since 1950.10.02).: Thank you so very very much Charles Schulz. Rest now, be well!
http://www.snoopy.com
IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (2nd). $10 8a-10p.: Judged event, levels 4-Elite, over 2000 entries, info: 630/415-1430.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Festival Hall A.
http://www.region5.com/igi-gymnastics/meet1.htm
Power Puff Girls Marathon, new episodes at 6p. 8hr 11a.: Their super powers come from Ingredient X.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
"Alone Again, Natura-Diddly" new Simpsons episode, Maude Flanders DIES!!! 7p. Also NEW Futurama and King-o-Hill cliff-hanger conclusion starting at 6p.: FOX http://www.fox.com
Dream Theater, Dixie Dregs, virtuoso Southern art rock! $25 all ages 7p.: Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. Hi Steve!
Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
An Avant Valentine, what is this? $35 21+ 8p.: http://www.ticketmaster.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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
Borrowed Language. Underground techno, electro, abstract, new/old school. $3 10p.: Resident Izade is joined by Detroits Silicon.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com

Monday 2000.02.14:

Valentines Day.: Exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
Wedding On Ice, of winning Chicago couple. Public, free, noon.: Skate On State, State at Randolph, 312/744-2898.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/WinterBreak/FebruaryWBEvents.html
Cannibal Corpse w/ God Dethroned, Hate Eternal, Diabolic, all ages $13.50 6p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Twilight Tales special RED LIGHT NITE. Local writers gathering. $3 8p.: This week is 18+ only, featuring erotic fiction and poetry readings.
Strong sexual content planned, $1 off if in fetish gear.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale. Hi Yvonne!
http://www.twilighttales.com
Whimsical, a subscriber's band's first official gig. 21+ only $3! doors 9p.: Ethereal shoegaze dream pop ala Lush/SlowDive/Cure/Cocteau/Ride.
Elbo Room, 773/549-7700, 2871 N Lincoln. Hi Krissy!
misc/20000214-whimsicalflyer.jpg
Love: A Celebration. Scenester Thax Douglas hosts holiday party. $6 9:30p.: With Mens Group, Supper Bell Round-up, Stereo Sedative, romance without ritual.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
I'm sure there'll be something interesting going on here. 10p-2a?: Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.: MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen.
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 2000.02.15:

Bulls host L.A. Lakers, carried on WGN/TNT/TSN, 7p.: United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500..
http://www.nba.com/bulls
Vandermark Five, jazz improv? $3 10p.: Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. 10p-2a?: Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near the Addison red line stop. Hi David!
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. 10p-2a?: Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net

Wednesday 2000.02.16:

New Voyager episode. Features renegade Borg teenagers. 1hr 8p.: UPN http://www.startrek.com
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. Jungle/drum-n-bass/hip-hop. $3 21+ 9p-2a.

Thursday 2000.02.17:

Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.

MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com

The Toasters, all ages $10 6p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI

Undershorts, a local film/video shorts mini-fest/competition. 7p.

Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com

Bulls host Miami, carried on WCIU, 7:30p.

United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls

BrockOut, THE monthly drum&bass event. Always THRASHES! Moshy from 11p. $5? 8:30p-2a.

YEASHHHHH! Danny The Wildchild, Phantom 45, Casper w/ Blackeye, Fix, Chamberweed w/ Entropy.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Hi Everybody!
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc

Museums:

NEW: Mars Exploration Station exhibit, examines how people will live there.
Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.

Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

NEW! Dinosaur Giants, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint -2000.03.19.
NEW! E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window Museum.

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

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

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2000.02.11