2000.08.11 (week 163)
Play Rough
Recommended:
* Ongoing: Good time to visit
a Water World, Amusement Park, or the Dells.
* Ongoing: Perseid meteorite
shower peak days.
* Ongoing: Bristol
Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
* Fr: Wild Chicago
Anniversary Extravaganza at WTTW Station Office.
* Fr: Vibeonauts Subliminal
Tour at Metro.
* Sa: Vibeonauts Euphoria at
Metro.
* Sa: Chris Gin CD release
party at Rednofive.
* Su: SEQUENCE drum&bass at
Fuse.
* Mo: NEW EPISODES of Strangers
with Candy and League of Gentlemen on COM.
* We: Bass By The Pound -
SAGE and UFO from SF at Big Wig.
* Th: Paul Oakenfold and
D:Fuse Perfecto Tour at Crobar.
Art: * Fr-Su: Gold Coast
Art Fair at Gold Coast. * We: An evening of Russian Sci-Fi
and Theremins at Chicago Cultural Center.
Clubbing: * Fr: NYX at
The Mutiny. * Fr: Bang: Layo &
Bushwacka at Crobar. * Sa: Higher Consciousness rave.
* Su: Beauty Industry night at
Harry's Velvet Room. * Tu: Nocturna at Smart Bar. * Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at Berlin.
* We: Women Obsession at
Berlin.
Fests: * Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at
Grant Park. * Ongoing: Ping
Pong Festival Under the Picasso. * Fr-Sa: Rock The River at Tribune.
* Sa-Su: Korean Street Festival
at 3200-3400 W Bryn Mawr. * Sa-Su: Retro on Roscoe at Roscoe
from Damen to Hamilton. * Su: Tibet Fest at Old St. Pats.
Music: * Fr: Creed at
New World Music Theater. * Su: The Beach Boys at Navy Pier
Skyline Stage.
Other: * Ongoing: National Hardware and
Building Products show at McCormick Place. * Sa: Cowalunga leaves Chicago. * Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour:
Chinatown/Pilsen from Chicago Cultural Center. * Sa: Internet Billionaires /
Rhetoric of the New Economy at Lincoln Restaurant. * Sa,We: Fireworks at Navy Pier.
* Su: Kemper Chicago 10K
Classic at Washington Park. * Su: Step Out To Stop Abuse at Grant
Park. * Mo: V.J. Day. * Tu: Full Moon.
Outdoors: * Fr,Sa: Cubs
host Reds at Wrigley Field. * Sa: Thresholds Marketplace 10K at
Lincoln Park. * Sa: Bud
Billiken Day Parade at Washington Park. * Sa: Elvis is Alive and Running 5K
at Cannon Drive. * Su: Pakistan
Independence Day Parade at Devon from Damen to Western. * Su: Pan-American Festival at
Soldier Field. * Mo,Tu: Cubs
host Cardinals at Wrigley Field. * Tu: ORGANIC Farmers Market at
Museum of Contemporary Art. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown
group skate at Londo Mondo.
TV/Movie/Theater: * Ongoing: FINAL WEEKEND: Girls Night
Out $10, Fr/Sa 8p, at Theatre on the Lake. * Ongoing: Deciphering Moonshadows at
Chicago Historical Society. * Fr: Cecil B. Demented (a John
Waters film) opens everywhere. * Ongoing: Showing "Sex: The Annabel
Chong Story" and "Run at Music Box. * Fr: Iron Chef - Bell Peppers Battle
on FOOD. * Su: Robot Wars at
WTTW http://www. * Tu: Chicago
Outdoor Film Festival plays Singing In at Grant Park.
- Good time to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, or the WISCONSIN
DELLS.
- Outside. See the special summer ideas page:
http://bedno.com/summer
- FINAL WEEKEND: Girls Night Out. $10, Fr/Sa 8p, Su 4p.
- Improvisation and classic Second City sketches performed by all female
ensemble.
http://www.secondcity.com
Theatre on the Lake, 312-742-7994, Fullerton at the lake.
- Deciphering Moonshadows. Enchanting performance with fire, puppetry,
bells and percussion. -2000.08.18, $5-10, Su-Fr 8:15p, Fr 10:30p.
- http://www.redmoon.org
Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark, behind
the building.
http://www.chicagohs.org
- National Hardware and Building Products show (since 1946). Sun-Wed.
- http://www.reedexpo.com/fact-sheets/1120.html
McCormick Place, 203/840-4800.
http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com
- Ping Pong Festival. -2000.09.24,
- Pros, celebs and visitors play on art tables all over the city.
Under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. Exhibit at Water Works
Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson at Michigan.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/pingpong
- Perseid meteorite shower peak days. Best Saturday an hour before
sunrise.
- One of the years most visible events (about 80/hr). Stare up someplace
dark with feet pointing South.
Outside. http://www.maa.mhn.de/Comet/Shower/perseids.html
- * Bristol Renaissance
Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day
-2000.09.20 $$ Sa/Su 10a-7p.
- Open just a few more enchanted weekends. Coupons at website.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to
Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com
- Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands,
different style everyday. Free Th-Su.
- Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p
dance -5p.
Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -2000.09.24.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Showing "Sex: The Annabel Chong Story" and "Run Lola Run". Fr/Sa
midnite.
- Now also showing "Sex..." several times daily. Please see the theatre
web site for details on these extraordinary films. Also showing horror
and foreign classic matinees.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Movies:
- Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Nutty Professor II, Saving Grace,
Scarey Movie, Groove, Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E., Thomas and the
Magic Railroad, Chicken Run, Gone in 60 Seconds, M:I2, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
- NOW SHOWING "SURVIVOR" (the runaway CBS hit) on the big screen free Wed
doors 6:30p.
8p (daily): "Shanghai Noon" Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu, ...
10p (daily): "Final Destination" Horror.
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "High Fidelity" John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd
Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris
Rehmann, ...
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Cecil B. Demented opens everywhere. A NEW John Waters film atarring
Melanie Griffith and Stephen Dorff.
- http://www.dementedforever.com
- Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). Classy stuff, huge attendance. -Su
10a-8p.
- Gold Coast. Area bounded by Ontario and Superior, Dearborn and
Wells, 312/787-2677.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- Cubs host Reds. WGN. 2:20p.
- Also Saturday on FOX at 12:15p and Sunday on FSN.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Rock The River. Celebrates history/ecology, bands, boat rides,
fishing, ... Free 5-10p.
- Tribune, 312/222-3986, Michigan and Wacker.
http://www.metromix.com/go/rocktheriver
- Creed. 7:30p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley
Park. TicketMaster.
http://www.worldmusictheatre.com
- * Wild Chicago
Anniversary Extravaganza (since 1989). $? dinner 6:30, show 8p.
- Will Clinger, Ben Hollis, Midnight Circus, many peculiar performers.
WTTW Station Office, 5400 N St. Louis.
http://www.wttw.com
- Iron Chef - Bell Peppers Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking
translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- NYX. Goth, industrial, glam and more! A small low key club night every
friday at 10p.
- http://nyx.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773-486-7774, 2428 n. Western Chicago. Just North of
Fullerton.
- Bang: Layo & Bushwacka. $15 10p-5a.
- Dress well, no tennis shoes. Always too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- Vibeonauts Presents The Subliminal Tour - Jose Nunez, Richard F, Mateo
& Matos, Miss Honey Dijon. $15, 18+, doors 11p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Farmers Markets
- Austin, Iowa/Central. 7a-2p.
Printers Row, Polk/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Near North, Division/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Park. Armitage/Orchard. 7a-2p.
North Halsted, Grace/Broadway/Halsted. 7a-2p.
North Center Town Square, BellePlaine/Damen/Lincoln. 7a-2p.
Edgewater, Thorndale/Broadway. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Cowalunga. 3 day 180 mile fundraising ride into scenic Wisonsin leaves
Gurnee.
- American Lung Association of Chicago, 312-243-2000.
http://www.cowalunga.com
- Rock The River. Celebrates history/ecology, bands, boat rides,
fishing, ... Free 7a-10p.
- Tribune, 312/222-3986, Michigan and Wacker.
http://www.metromix.com/go/rocktheriver
- Thresholds Marketplace 10K. USATF/CARA certified. $18-20 7:30a.
- Lincoln Park.
http://www.thresholds.org
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen. Bring a snack. $30 4hr
departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). Classy stuff, huge attendance. -Su
10a-8p.
- Gold Coast. Area bounded by Ontario and Superior, Dearborn and
Wells, 312/787-2677.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1945). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. 2.5hr
10a.
- Washington Park, King Drive from 39th to 55th, 312/225-2400.
http://www.theblackguide.com/Special.htm
- Korean Street Festival (since 1996). 11a-9p.
- 3200-3400 W Bryn Mawr, 773/583-1700.
- Retro on Roscoe (since 1995). 50s-80s bands/cars/motorcycles. -Sunday
11a-10p.
- Roscoe from Damen to Hamilton, 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- Elvis is Alive and Running 5K (since 1997). Over 1000 people expected,
some impersonators. $? to run, 6p.
- Hoppin' after party. Benefits Children's Memorial Hospital.
Cannon Drive, North of Fullerton.
http://www.chicagoaa.com/calendar
- Internet Billionaires / Rhetoric of the New Economy. $3 8p.
- College of Complexes weekly free speech forum (since 1951).
Lincoln Restaurant, 312/326-2120, 4008 N Lincoln.
- Vibeonauts Euphoria. Deep Sky, Christopher Lawrence, Nosmo, Geoffrey.
$25, 18+, doors 9p.
- Unusually good trance/progressive lineup.
http://www.vibeonauts.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Logic Trance 3 CD release party. Chris Gin w/ Mark Tabberner. $15
10p-5a.
- Email names to devo@rollin.comfor guestlisting and cocktails
10p-midnt.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.thousandwords.com
- Higher Consciousness. Rave, 3 rooms, 4 sound systems. All ages, 21+
to drink.
- Chamber 1: Twonz, Paul Johnson, Midwest Avengers, Traxx, Hugo Moya,
Sott Mitchell. Chamber 2: Lego, Mystic Bill, 3D, Frankie Vega, Paul
Anthony, DJ Chip, Acidman, Davinci, Double Impact. Chamber 3: Matt
Druid, Jethro X, Roy Buck, Marcus Watkins, Matty, Kevin Cunningham,
Submerge 101, Ms. Bio-Booster. Liquid Chemical, Kid Entropy, Geometric,
Dubious, Damian, Chyna, Ry-N, Kodus n Kang.
773-509-8588 * 708-619-6949
donaluminati@hotmail.com
- Fireworks! Also IMax, sculptures, bands, daquirees, ... 10:15p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Farmers Markets
- Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Kemper Chicago 10K Classic. USATF certified, awards. $18-22 8a.
- An important race with categories for differently-abled people.
Washington Park, 312-908-9070. In Hyde Park.
http://www.richealthfit.org
- Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). Classy stuff, huge attendance. -Su
10a-8p.
- Gold Coast. Area bounded by Ontario and Superior, Dearborn and
Wells, 312/787-2677.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- Step Out To Stop Abuse (since 1992). 5K walkathon. 10a.
- Benefits several charitable agencies. Draws over 2000 people.
Grant Park. Tina Shields 773-489-9081.
http://www.cawc.org
- Tibet Fest. $0-3 10a-7p.
- Sand Mandala painting, monks chant (11a 2p 5p), lectures,
songs/dance/music/games, calligraphy, ethnic food, drinks, crafts.
Old St. Pat's Church, 700 W Adams, 773/743-7772.
http://www.buddhepia.com/tibet
- Korean Street Festival (since 1996). 11a-9p.
- 3200-3400 W Bryn Mawr, 773/583-1700.
- Retro on Roscoe (since 1995). 50s-80s bands/cars/motorcycles. 11a-10p.
- Roscoe from Damen to Hamilton, 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- Pakistan Independence Day Parade. 12:30p.
- Devon from Damen to Western, 773/281-8552.
- Pan-American Festival. Noon-11p.
- Soldier Field, 312/421-5121, 425 McFetridge Pl.
- The Beach Boys. $37.50 4p AND 7:30p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- Beauty Industry night. DJ Matt Warren. Complimentary specialty drinks
9-11p.
- Showing fashion by Nicole Miller, hair/makeup by M.A.C. The finest
food, drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth.
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.
- Robot Wars. Followed by Wild Chicago and ArtBeat. Free 1.5hr 10p.
- A must see for maximum geeks. Surviving machine wins.
WTTW http://www.wttw.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.
- V.J. (Victory over Japan) Day.
- Commemorates the surrender of Japan, ending World War II in 1945.
- Cubs host Cardinals. WGN. 7:05p.
- Also Tuesday on FSN at 1:20p and Wednesday on WGN at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- NEW EPISODES! Strangers with Candy, League of Gentlemen. VERY bizarre.
1hr 9p.
- I'm telling you in case you haven't seen LoG yet, hear me, this show is
BIZARRE beyond any easy description. Do not group it with other Brit
comedy. This is more like SouthPark, pushing the limits of the
censors. Like a car crash with strewn body parts, you know you
shouldn't stare, and yet...
COM. Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com
- The Beat Project. With 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
- Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
Logan Square, Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard. noon-7p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- ORGANIC Farmers Market
- Museum of Contemporary Art. 10a-6p.
- Chicago Outdoor Film Festival plays Singing In The Rain (1952). Free
at Sunset.
- Grant Park, Butler Field - LSD/Monroe, 312/744-3315. Dedicated
to Gene Siskel.
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.com
- Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah. THE weekly gathering of darker
souls. $8 10p-4a.
- 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
- 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.
Other groups skates almost every day somewhere:
http://Bedno.com/skate
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
- An evening of Russian Sci-Fi and Theremins. Also Thursday. Free, 7p.
- Playing "Aelita, Queen Of Mars" (1929), known for remarkable sets and
costumes. Silent, with live music including a Theremin (electronic
instrument played without being touched). Also playing a biography of
the extraordinary life of Leon Theremin at 9p.
Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater, 312/346-3278, 78 E
Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- * Bass By The Pound -
Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $5 21+ 9p-2a.
- Sage and UFO visit from SanFran! URB release party. 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
- Fireworks! Also IMax, sculptures, bands, daquirees, ... 9:30p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.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.
- Farmers Markets
- Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- DOWNTOWN Thursday. Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR
cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
Downtown. Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- NO BROCKOUT THIS MONTH :(
- Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or
Ashland/Clybourne.
http://www.liarsclub.com
- Paul Oakenfold and D:Fuse Perfecto Tour. w/ Walsh&Sommer. 21+ $15
10p-4a.
- A Medusa event. For guest listings call 877-72-SOUND.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No tennis shoes.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- NEW: "Organic Produce: A Gut Show". Art based on human internal organs.
- International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N
Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
- NEW: Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
Awash in color, variety, and sun hats.
- 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.
Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -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
- Tom Friedman exhibit. 30 sculptures using common materials.
-2000.10.01.
Anne Wilson: Anatomy of Wear. Fabric and hair, stains, holes and rips.
-2000.10.01.
Sculptural Gardening Project. Decorating front and interior spaces.
-2000.10.22.
Sol LeWitt. 200 pieces, spacious, geometric, simple and conceptual.
-2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. -2000.10.08.
- 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
- NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
Sounds From The Vaults. Try 50 international instruments, world's
largest harp!
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Original art, props, models, and costumes from the Lucas archives,
connects the films to classical mythology.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. FREE
WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org
- NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
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:
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
- Truly stunning world class aquarium.
- Back outside deck has drop dead incredible view of skyline.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
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
- ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
- I usually think the big suburban fun places are too far away and spread
out, so I was amazed last week on an easy night drive to Midway from
the O'Hare area along Cumberland I passed Kiddie Land, Brookfield Zoo,
and some spectacular cemetaries. Then on the way back up Cicero I
passed several massive factories, The Scottish Shop, the Bel Aire
Drive-In, and Krispy Kreme donuts.
Too bad about last weekend's rain. It must have effected several major
events including Oz Fest, Northalsted Market Days, and Resonance. :(
Last Friday's "Candy Rave" group skate was the best ever! 45 people,
14 miles, free sweets, and Daquirees at the pier. Quote of the week
"Don't set fire to my nose!"
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