Anniversary Issue
Anniversary Issue
Sorry, no super-clever opening paragraph this time. Too busy playing life, version 3.0. Ran out of time trying to tackle topics that were too big, like self determination, choices, massive meteors, illusions and The Matrix and Columbine being this time last year. It's a good week, starting w/ right now's First Friday at the MCA, w/ DJ Colette, a new show, and a Salsa/Mambo/etc performance. Friday is also World Health Day, and Plush hosts drinking for young professionals. Several weekend plays seem cool including a Matrix based musical, Bettie Page amd Shakespeare. Saturday is soooo sexy, w/ the Budhist Flower Festival, the Glamourcon in Rosemont, an opening at Feitigo erotica gallery, dirty dancing at Berlin and the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Being John Malovich has come to B&V, Asian and Latino film fests end soon and I MUST do the architects mini-golf. MUST RECORD TV this week; new Futurama, King-O-Hill, Simpsons and SouthPark; Don Quixote starring John Lithgow and a LIVE PERFORMANCE of Fail Safe starring George Clooney. There's also the MS Walk on Sunday, Golden Gloves Tournament, a paying focus group for women who drink white zinfandel, and David Copperfield Journey of a Lifetime. BLADERS - Come out with the crew on Wedneday at Melvin B's. The regular dance nights are crankin, and Ry- N/Hiroki are doin somethin new Tuesday at Fuse. Drum&bass heads DON'T FRICKIN MISS Future Cut spinning at Big Wig. Other music this week includes Smokey Robinson, Acumen Nation, D-Settlement, Common, Tony Levin, and Citizen King. Which one would you have taken? RED BLUE
Ongoing:
- Merián Soto: Así se baila un Son. $15-18 Fr/Sa 8p, Su 4p.
- Six dancers perform Salsa, Mambo, and Afro-Cuban to live Latin jazz.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - Ends Saturday: Asian American Showcase (5th). Great independent works.
- Film Center, 312/443-3733, Columbus Drive at Jackson.
See schedule: http://www.faaim.org - Ends Wednesday: Chicago Latino Film Festival (16th), over 100 films, various times.
- Facets Multimedia (773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton)
Water Tower Theaters (312/422-4463, 175 E Chestnut)
http://www.chicagolatinocinema.org - COOL! Golf Around Chicago continues. Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects.
- M-Th 10a-10p, Fr-Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p, $4-6.50.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. -2000.04.23.
http://www.navypier.com/current.html - Neo! A Matrix Musical. With comedy, songs and dance. $10 Fr/Sa doors 10p.
- Live Bait Theatre, 773/871-1212, 3914 N Clark. -2000.04.15.
- Measure For Measure, good modern take on Shakespeare's darkest comedy, $15 8p FrSa 7p Su.
- Strawdog Theatre Company, 773/528-9696, 3829 N Broadway. -2000.04.15.
http://www.strawdog.org - Bettie Page Uncensored, well reviewed baudy biographical play. 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
- Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln, -2000.06.24.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm - WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Movies:
- High Fidelity, What Planet Are You From, Drowning Mona, Next Friday, Galaxy Quest, Sweet and Lowdown, Fantasia/2000, Titus,
American Movie, Man On The Moon, Millennium Man, Dogma, Toy Story 2, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Friday 2000.04.07:
- World Health Day, commemorates founding of the W. H. Organization in 1948.
- Observed by reflecting on world health issues.
http://www.who.org - High School Bands from Tennessee and Ohio. Free 2hr noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - First Friday w/ DJ Colette. Music, art, snax, drinks, creatives, old yups, $6-12 6-10p.
- Latin dance performance also happening, see Ongoing above.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - Party for law, medicine, and business students. Unlimited drinks -11p, DJ -2a. $10 9p.
- http://www.graduateleague.com
Plush, 773/404-9961, 2242 N Lincoln.
http://www.tribads.com/plush - Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Fr,Mo-Th): "Being John Malkovich" John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, ...
10p (Fr,Mo-Th): "Sixth Sense" Haley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis, ....
midnt (Fr,Th): "Sleepy Hollow" by Tim Burton, w/ Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, ...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com - Smokey Robinson. WGCI/V103 sponsored. Also Saturday. $35-55 8p.
- Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/arie.html - 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, 10p.
- Also catch Brak Presents The Brak Show Starring Brak Sunday at 6p.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
Saturday 2000.04.08:
- Flower Festival.
- Celebrate Buddha's birthday.
http://buddhism.miningco.com - Weekend Computer bargains sale. Adults $8. Sa 10a-7p Su 10a-5p.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 301/294-1640, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.supercomputersale.com - Glamourcon. A camera friendly pin-up art related marketplace. $14 10a-5p.
- Models, celebrities, playmates, art, stylists, ... Also Sunday 10a-4p.
Holiday Inn O'Hare, 425/821-1760, 5440 North River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.glamourcon.com - Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens. -2000.06.04.
- Traces the contradictions and hybridizations that have increasingly emerged
within and outside of society and culture as we move into the 21st century.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Finals, noon and 2:45p.
- UIC Sports Bldg, 901 W Roosevelt.
http://www.nwba.org - Acumen Nation, Medication, 007. $8 all ages 6:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Bulls host Toronto, carried on FSChi/DirectTV, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Leading Edge Erotica Group Gallery Show opening, reception 8p-midnt.
- Feitigo Gallery, 773/443-2620, 1821 W North Ave. -2000.05.13.
http://www.feitico.com - Marvin Tate9s D-Settlement. Contemporary Sly/Parliament comparisons made. $10 9p.
- HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net - Pansexual Pleasuredome (or something) w/ DJ Dion, 21+ $5 aft midnt 11p-5a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Sunday 2000.04.09:
- MS WALK (12th), major charity event, 7-9 lakefront miles. $50 min, before 9a.
- Arvey Field, 10th and Columbus, prizes, parking, also several suburbs.
http://www.msillinois.org - Home Grown, Amazing Crowns, Gadjits, Dusty 45's. $8-10 all ages 6:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - TV:
- NEW CARTOONS! Futurama, King-O-Hill, Simpsons. 1.5hr 6p.
Professor turns 150, Bill cuts Hank's hair, Barney quits booze.
FOX http://www.fox.com
Don Quixote starring John Lithgow. Well reviewed. 2.5hr 7p.
TNT http://www.tnt-tv.com
Fail Safe, classic deeply moving cold war film PERFORMED LIVE! 2hr 8p.
Starring George Clooney, a television event, in B/W.
CBS http://www.cbs.com - Underground poetry, music, open mic. Suggested $4 doors 7p show 9p.
- Kinda beatnik, free coffee/tea/coke, good art around, all ages.
Burkhart Studios, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
Monday 2000.04.10:
- Croatian Independence Day Observance with traditional music, songs, and dances. Free noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - Twilight Tales. Gathering of local mainly spooky writers. $2 8p.
- Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.twilighttales.com - Golden Gloves Tournament (73rd), finals, co-ed amateur boxing for charity, 7:30p.
- St. Andrew's Gym, 773/921-4000, 1658 W Addison, through Wednesday.
http://www.chicagogoldengloves.com - Focus Group for women 26-45 who drink white zinfandel. Pays $60 1.5hr evening.
- For info on this and other such events email hmoran@mediaone.ne
- The Beat Project w/ Shon Dervis and Hiroki. Rap open mike after 1a. $3 10p-2a.
- Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 2000.04.11:
- Jeff Manuel, pianist, performs popular classics by American composers. Free noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - David Copperfield Journey of a Lifetime, -Sunday $24-55 various times.
- Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/theatre_new_things.htm - Sense Field, Starbaby, The Katies, Ebb-n-Flow. $5 all ages 6:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Bulls host New Jersey, carried on FSChi/DirectTV, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Negativland. Alterna-politico-rock $16.50 18+ 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com - Nocturna, Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. $8 10p-4a.
- Ophelia's Sweet Demise "Ashes to Lashes" CD giveaway.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com - Ry-N and Hiroki spin trip-hop, lounge, atmo, tek-house, drum and bass. 21+ $3 10p-2a.
- Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark. Drink deals. Probably VERY nice.
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Free 10p-4a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 2000.04.12:
- Wheaton North High School Orchestra performs. Free noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - In-line Skaters Gathering unless too wet, 5-10 miles, leaves at 6:30p.
- Destination: dinner and beer somewhere far flung, then back.
Protective gear and blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Meet at Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate - Common. Rap/Urban $20 18+ 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com - South Park NEW EPISODE! 9p.
- Comedy Central http://www.comedycentral.com
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+ 9p-2a.
- Future Cut (a UK artist on Renegade Hardware), intense bangin jungle.
With residents Glyde, Flipside, Gamewarden, Poolside and Kee.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com - Tony Levin, one of the world's greatest bassists, of Bruford/Krimson fame. 21+ $15 10p.
- Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.tonylevin.com - Women Obsession, mainly a ladies night for ladies. Free 10p-4a.
- http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Red line Belmont stop.
Thursday 2000.04.13:
- Thomas Jefferson's birthday (1743-1826), Decl. of Indep. author and two term president.
- Also an accomplished architect and politician.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/tj3.html - Brazil, 500 Years. Historical observance in music. Free noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - Citizen King. Alterna-rock $8.00 all ages 6:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com - Bulls host Washington, carried on FSChi/DirectTV, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
Museums:
- Beginning it's seasonal rebirth.
- 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: 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 - Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens. -2000.06.04.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows, extended -2000.06.05. - 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 - Post-Hypnotic, visually active Op Art works -2000.06.25.
Chicago Furniture Designers Association competition -2000.05.14. - 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 - Dead ancient Sea Scrolls now on display! -2000.06.11
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.
NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
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, interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
- 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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