Bedno.com - 2000.06.02 (week 153)

2000.06.02 (week 153)

Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple

This week is too dense to tackle in the usual prose. Let's try a categorized summary...

EDITORS RECOMMENDATIONS: First Friday at the MCA; Blues Themed Evening Group Skate Friday; MTV's DJ Scribble at Dragon Room Friday; TigerStyle 2000 at Magoo's Friday; 57th Street Art Fair all weekend; Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Sequence at Fuse Sunday; Tech Itch at BigWig Wednesday.

HOLIDAYS: D-Day; Shabuoth; World Environment Day; Salvation Army Donut Day.

FESTIVALS: Chicago Comedy Festival continues; Printers Row Book Fair; Gospel Music Fest; Park West Antiques Fair; Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival; Chicago Blues Festival; All Candy Expo.

ATHLETIC: Bike Chicago Month continues; Heartland Spring Ride; Cancer Survivors' Celebration and Walk; several group skates.

THEATRE: Blue Man Group; All's Well That Ends Well; Hunchback; Bettie Page Uncensored.

TV: 48 hours of Bugs Bunny; Real World New Orleans premiers.

CLUBBING: Junglicious 2 rave; Material anniversary at Rednofive; CandyLand 4 rave; MadBar; Berlin; SmartBar; Summer Synth-pop Festival at Neo.

BANDS: Insane Clown Posse; MDFMK w/ Sister Machine Gun; Ringo Starr & his all Starr Band.

ENJOY!

Ongoing:

Chicago Comedy Festival continues. Over 40 performances. -Tu.: Zanies, 2nd City, Vic, ParkWest, Apollo, ... Stand up, sketch, film, improv, theater, variety, Eric Idle.
http://www.comedytown.com
Bike Chicago Month continues. -2000.06.18.: Every day is packed with excellent special events, get the booklet! There are neighborhood tours, lectures, contests, stunt shows, clinics, Police auction, family events, parades, college events, ... Bikes are now allowed on trains!
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/BikeMonth/BikeChicago2000.html
Blue Man Group. VERY impressive, funny, and interactive. $39-$46.: Perfect for tourists and the young.
We-Th 8p, Fr 7+10p, Sa 4+7+10p, Su 3+6p.
Briar Street Theater, 773/348-5996 info, 3133 N Halsted.
http://www.blueman.com
Bettie Page Uncensored. Well reviewed baudy biographical play, BYOB. 18+ -2000.06.24 Fr-Sa 10:30p.: Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
All's Well That Ends Well. Impressive venue. -2000.06.11 Tu-Su $23-42 various times.: Shakespeare Theatre, 312/595-5600, 600 E Grand. Impressive venue!
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
Hunchback. Wonderful local company interpret Victor Hugo. $15-22 -2000.06.11 We-Su 7:30p.: http://www.redmoon.org
Steppenwolf Theatre, 773/335-1650, 1650 N Halsted,.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.: Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation! Fr/Sa midnight.: Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
Movies:: M:I2, Dinosaur, Gladiator, Titus, Committed, Flintstones, High Fidelity, What Planet Are You From, Virgin Suicides, Gladiator, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies

Friday 2000.06.02:

World Internet Animation Competition winners announced. Time?: http://www.shockwave.com/wiac
Salvation Army Donut Day. 9:30a-3p.: Meet celebrities in front of the State of Illinois Building, Clark and Randolph.
Gospel Music Fest (since 1985). -Su, about 4-9:30p.: See site for detailed schedule.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/GospelFest/Gospel.html
First Friday. Art, music, snacks, bar. $6-12 6-10p.: A really nice mixer of creative types and gold coasters.
Peking Turtle plays. Food by Wolfgang Puck.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
SKATE RAVE. Blues Themed First Friday Road Rave. $6 donation, gather before 7:30p.: Join us for a SKATE TOUR OF BLUES HISTORY. Exciting 10 or so mile street skate. Helmet, blinkers, water and full gear are strongly recommended, intermediate and up skill. Maps to be provided, Skate Patrol supervised. Relates to the upcoming Chicago Blues Fest. Planned route passes Buddy Guy's Legends, Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven, House of Blues, Kingston Mines, and ends with a blues band at Navy Pier.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Clark.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. 1hr 9p.: FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
June Bugs (since 1993). 48 hours of Bugs Bunny! -Su 10p-...: More than a marathon, a hosted deconstruction with multi-hour focused segments.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
MTV's DJ Scribble. May fill to capacity. $? 9p-4a.: Sushi, 2 dance floors, drum&bass DJ's in sub-level?
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.com
Junglicious 2. Rave. A dozen techno/jungle/drum&bass/house DJs. $? Time?: Inkline: 773/509-8588 mailto:donalmuinati@hotmail.com
TigerStyle 2000. Serious tag-team drum&bass. $3 9:30p-1:30a.: DJs E-Rock, Natty, Riverman, Brantley. Free parking.
Magoo's Underground Lounge, 773-327-2739, 952 W Newport. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/tigerstyle
Material. Celebrating 5 years. $? 10p-5a.: DJs Miles Maeda, Diz, Josh Werner, Scott Song, Heather, J-Dub, Sativa, Colette, ...
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.

Saturday 2000.06.03:

June Bugs (since 1993) continues, 48 hours of Bugs Bunny! -Su.: More than a marathon, a hosted deconstruction with multi-hour focused segments.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Uptown. Bring a snack. $30 4hr departs 10a.: Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
Printers Row Book Fair (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Su 10a-6p.: Continuous author signings and cooking demos. Get a show guide.
Dearborn from Congress to Polk, 312/987-9896.
http://www.printersrowbookfair.org
Bike Weekend at the Pier. Free tuneups. Free -Su 11a-5p.: Fun and activities for cyclists of all ages/skills, performances safety entertainer "Robot Bike".
Navy Pier, 312/755-0488, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
Park West Antiques Fair (since 1963). Over 70 vendors. $5 -Su 11a-7p.: 600 W Fullerton and alleys, 773/372-1973.
57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). VERY fine. -Su 11a-6:30p.: Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine.
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn, 773/493-3247.
http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival (since 1985). Music and food. -Su noon-10p.: Lots of advertisers. See site for band schedule.
Sheffield from Belmont to Barry, 773/868-3010.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
Gospel Music Fest (since 1985). Free -Su noon-9:30p.: See site for detailed schedule.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/GospelFest/Gospel.html
LIFT. UR Magazine issue release party w/ Walsh&Sommer. $15 10p-5a.: Free drinks, hors'd, 10-11:30p, RSVP mailto:urvip@aol.com or 773/832-4611.
DJs Ry-N, Flip, Lanier, Lovebone, John Paul.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
Pansexual Pleasuredome w/ DJ Dion. 21+ $5 aft midnt 10p-5a.: Good hard progressive house/trance/techno beats. Lots of smilez.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
CandyLand 4. Rave. $16-25 10p-6a.: DJs Three Jay, Flux Capacitor, Supernatural, Deep Blue, Casper, Acidman, Kid Spin, Damian, Ryback, Sabin, Chyna QotJ, L-tek / Mc Phase, Brandon S, Ryn, Kali / Mc Ovid, Jerry Sanchez vs 3D, Proppa Bear, RP Smack
847-604-0579 * 414-297-9587 * 608-334-0606
http://www.futureforces.net

Sunday 2000.06.04:

June Bugs (since 1993) continues. 48 hours of Bugs Bunny! ...-10p.: More than a marathon, a hosted deconstruction with multi-hour focused segments.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
Heartland Spring Ride. A competitive bike race? $20-25 8a.: Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
Cancer Survivors' Celebration and Walk. About 5 miles. Gather around 8a.: Observes National Cancer Survivors' Day.
Museum Campus.
http://www.lurie.northwestern.edu/event/walk
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.chicagolanparty.com
Printers Row Book Fair (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Su 10a-6p.: Dearborn from Congress to Polk, 312/987-9896. Five tented blocks.
http://www.printersrowbookfair.org
Bike Weekend at the Pier. Free tuneups. -Su free 11a-5p.: Fun and activities for cyclists of all ages/skills, performances safety entertainer "Robot Bike".
Navy Pier, 312/755-0488, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). VERY fine. -Su 11a-6:30p.: Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine.
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn, 773/493-3247.
http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival (since 1985). Music and food. -Su noon-10p.: Lots of advertisers. See site for band schedule.
Sheffield from Belmont to Barry, 773/868-3010.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
Gospel Music Fest (since 1985). Final day, free, about noon-9:30p.: See web site for detailed schedule.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/GospelFest/Gospel.html
Summer Synth-pop Festival. Tour stop important to electro/goth fans. $14-18 5p-...: http://www.gothicchicago.com
Performers from A Different Drum label: Neuroactive, B-machine, Iris, Neuporoa, Count To Infinity, Faith Assembly, Cosmicity, Echoing Green or similar.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
http://www.pcc.net/cybercage/neo
Insane Clown Posse, Resurrection Tour. All ages $25 doors 6:30p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
Brew&View theater, movie, drink specials, smoking, heckling, fun!: Hosting Comedy Fest events Fr/Sa, and Community Cinema Event on Tu.
8p (Su,Mo,We,Th): "Hanging Up" Meg Ryan, Diane Keaton, Lisa Kudrow, Walter Matthau, Adam Arkin, ...
10p (Su,Mo,We,Th): "Scream 3" David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, ...
midnt (Th): "American Pie" Various teens.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.: Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore. This is a beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and staff.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.

Monday 2000.06.05:

World Environment Day. Reflect on global environmental concerns.: Anniversary of first UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972.
http://www.un.org/events/21stcent.htm
Moderated public panel discussion with NASA Mars Program scientists. $7-10 1hr 6:30p.: Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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 2000.06.06:

D-Day.: Anniversary of 1944 Allied troops invasion of Normandy France.
http://gofrance.about.com/travel/gofrance/msubdday.htm
All Candy Expo. National Confectioners Association (since 1884). -Th.: Industry or connected only. Check out the joyful website.
http://www.candyusa.org
Also, the Hersheys KissMobile should be coming.
http://www.hersheys.com/kissmobile
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
MDFMK w/ Sister Machine Gun. Also Wednesday. All ages $20 doors 6p.: Good recent CD, but mixed live reviews.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Beginner/Intermediate Group Skate. Leaves at 6:30p.: A gentle group skate. You should at least be able to stop well. Full protective gear STRONGLY recommended.
Londo Mondo, 773/327-2218, 2148 N Halsted.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
Real World: New Orleans premiers. 9p.: Usually preceded by marathons of past episodes.
MTV http://www.mtv.com
Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah. THE weekly gathering of darker souls. $8 10p-4a.: Live performance at midnight by Trance To The Sun.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
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 2000.06.07:

MDFMK w/ Sister Machine Gun. All ages $20 doors 6p.: Good recent CD, but mixed live reviews.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate. Leaves at 6:30p.: Longest running such event - as mentioned in national press. Big loop past planetarium and back, then beers. 8-15 miles. Protective gear and blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
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.
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $7 21+ 9p-2a.: Moving Shadows recording artist Tech Itch joins residents. 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

Thursday 2000.06.08:

Shabuoth. A Jewish holiday commemorating the revelation of the Torah.: Observance begins at sunset and lasts two days.
http://judaism.miningco.com
Arts Expressions II. Artists and craftspeople selling good works. -Fr 8a-6p.: 2 N Riverside Plaza, 312/751-2500. Loopsters, stop by on lunch.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html
Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). Free -Su noon-9:30p.: See site for detailed schedule.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/BluesFest/Blues.html
Fast Northbound Intermediate Group Skate. Leaves at 6:30p.: From Fullerton to the lake parks path end at Hollywood, then beyond. Improvised street skate back. Finishers rally at some bar. Protective gear, water, blinkers, strong legs recommended.
City Sweats, 773-348-2489, 2467 N Clark.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
Ringo Starr & his all Starr Band. 21+ $70 7:30p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com

Museums:

Continuing its seasonal rebirth.: World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
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
FIREWORKS! Good shows -2000.09.04 We 9:30p and Sa 10:15p. NEW! Pier Walk massive outdoor sculptural show now open. -2000.11.06: Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Beer Garden: SALSA TUESDAYS -2000.08.29 6-10p. CD94.7FM THURSDAYS Patty Haze hosts live bands 3-8p.
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.: Also: Loop tour by CTA train, free -2000.09.30 11:35a+12:15p+12:55p+1:35p.
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
New lion web cam! Beautiful design. Near conservatory, lake, rookery.: Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
Dead ancient Sea Scrolls now on display! Extended -2000.06.18. 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
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

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