2000.10.20 (week 173)
Panamorous
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RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: WEEKEND ONLY: Pause
at Chicago Cultural Center.
* Ongoing: National Model,
Radio Control and Hobby Show at Rosemont Convention Center.
* Ongoing: Science/Fiction at
Women Made Gallery.
* Seasonal: SUNDAYS: Ghost Of
Graceland Family Walking Tour at Graceland Cemetery.
* Fr: The Legend of Drunken
Master opens at Theaters Everywhere.
* Fr: Steve Howe at Park
West.
* Fr: Farm drum&bass at Dragon
Room.
* Fr: Un-official "Dancer In
The Dark" Chicago Debut at Berlin.
* Sa: Sweetest Day, honor and
be kind to one's sweetheart.
* Sa: Sale of used theatrical
costumes at Costume Exchange.
* Sa: Redmoon All Hallow's Eve
Prelude event at Gethsemane Garden Center.
* Sa: MTV's DJ Skribble Live In
Concert at DePaul University Athletic Center.
* Sa: Network at Club Eden.
* Sa: Funky Tekno Tribe at The
Metro.
* Sa: Welcome to the Machine
rave at Harvey Expo Center.
* Tu: Ninja Tune Anniversary at
The Metro.
* Tu: Nocturna at Smart
Bar.
* We: The Backyard Variety Show
at HotHouse.
* We: Bass By The Pound Seminar
at Big Wig.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: OM-2's Punk Ode to the
State of Modern Existence at Museum of Contemporary Art.
* Th: SR 71 at House of
Blues.
* Th: Heavyweight Sound at
Liar's Club.
* Th: 500 Clown Macbeth at
Charybdis.
- WEEKEND ONLY: Pause. An interactive work encouraging one to reflect on
one's life at the moment.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- ENDS SUNDAY: Joffrey Ballet Fall Program 1. $20-60.
- Appalachian Spring, Martha Graham does Copeland, honoring American
pioneers' spirit and landscape.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
- ENDS SUNDAY: International Children's Film Festival (since 1984).
Cannes For Kids 6-13.
- 150 works from 40 nations. See the web site.
Facets Multimedia, 773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton, -2000.10.24.
http://www.cicff.org
- National Model, Radio Control and Hobby Show. Geeks rule! -Sunday
10a-5p.
- http://wwn.ihobbyexpo.com
Largest such show in the U.S., 400 exhibitors.
Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd,
Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convention/cc1000.htm
- Science/Fiction. Artwork inspired by or containing scientific elements
or references, all media. -2000.11.10.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
- Bettie Page Uncensored. In its third run! Well reviewed bawdy
biographical play, BYOB. 18+ -2000.11.18 Fr-Sa 10:30p.
- Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
- Movies:
- Ladies Man, Girlfight, Nurse Betty, Almost Famous, Cecil B. Demented,
Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Scarey Movie ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Now showing "Star Trek 2" and "World's Best Commercials" Fr/Sa
midnight.
- Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
- 8p (Sa-Th): "Gone in 60 Seconds" w/ Nicolas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi,
Angelina Jolie, Robert Duvall, ...
10p (Sa-Th): "Nutty Professor 2" Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson, ...
midnt (Sa,Th): "Mission Impossible 2" w/ Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames,
Thandie Newton, Dougray Scott, ...
Brew&View, 312/618-8439 (VIEW), 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont
red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- SATURDAYS: Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city
history, free 12:15p/12:35p/1:35p/2:15p.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph,
-2000.10.31.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/doandsee/Tours.html
- SUNDAYS: Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name
graves, 2hr $5 2p.
- I went. Very qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history,
-2000.10.31.
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
- WEEKENDS: Fright Fest. Redecorated rides and additional Halloween
attractions, Sat/Sun 10a-9p.
- Frankly, too much trouble and long lines to be worth the high prices.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://frightfest.net/Parkhome.asp?z=3
- B96 ScreamFest Millenium of Terror. Two haunted houses, William Darke's
Psycho Circus, gifts, food, dance party. $13-15.
- We-Th 7p-10:30p, Fr-Sa 6:30p-11:30p, Su 5:30p-9:30p, 10.30 7-10p 10.31
6-10:30p, 2000.10.12-2000.10.31.
Opening night features Nelly, Mya, Faze 4.
Odeum Expo Center, 630/833-8368, 1033 N Villa Ave (S Prairie Ave
and E 18th St), Villa Park
http://www.screamfest.com
- Hauntings at the Pier. Scattered seasonal kid stuff, treasure hunts,
costume contests, pirates, hayrides, haunted house, all day.
- Kind of Halloween-Lite. Awesome outdoor sculptures leaving soon. New
virtual gaming center open.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/hauntings.html
- Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village opens (since 1997). City decorated
event for kids of all ages.
- 2000.10.13-2000.10.31 Mo/We/Fr 10a-3p, Th 10a-8p, Sa 10a-5p, Su
noon-3p.
Entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers
market, Midnight Circus performers.
Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn), 312/744-3315.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/Chicagoween/Chicagoween2000.html
- Fr/Sa: Trails of Terror. 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park.
All ages. -2000.10.29 $5 -9p 6p.
- Wax Museum of Horror, Land of the Killer Toys, Tunnel of Terror,
witches, werewolves, zombies, maze, food. Not for little kids.
Peterson Park, 5801 N Pulaski.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
- Dia de Muertos exhibit. Reportedly quite good. -2000.12.10
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, 773/738-1503, 1852 W 19th.
- My favorite costume shops listed here for your convenience:
- Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and
comprehensive.
Lost Era, 773/764-7400, 1511 W Howard, vintage and fine.
Broadway Costumes, 312/829-6400, 1100 W Cermak, for
professionals.
Chicago Costume Co, 773/528-1264, 1120 W Fullerton.
http://bedno.com/find.php?s=costume
- The Legend of Drunken Master opens. Excellent Jackie Chan, previously
unreleased in the US (from 1994).
- http://www.legendofdrunkenmaster.com
Theaters Everywhere
- Sale of used theatrical costumes. -Saturday, 3-6p.
- Costume Exchange, 773/506-9907, 4711 N Ravenswood
- Vonda Shepard. Pop. 21+ $25 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Steve Howe. $18.50 7:30p.
- Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
- Mighty Mighty Bosstones. $15.50 18+ 8:00p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Iron Chef - Udon Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from
Japan. 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. Food Network. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- The Deep Eynde. With Arch Visceral Parlor. 21+ $7 -3a 9p.
- Also DJ Carrie Monster.
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
- Farm. An unusually qualified drum&bass night for this venue. Price?
Time?
- DJs Jesse De La Pena, Uncle Milty, Danny the Wild Child, Phantom 45,
Dr. Groo, Phix, Pulz-8, Harold Hiso, Peter Ramos, Jay Jay.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen.
- Pere Ubu. 10p.
- Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near
Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Un-official "Dancer In The Dark" Chicago Debut Party. -5a 10p.
- Celebrates opening of acclaimed film starring Bjork (Best
Picture/Actress winner at Cannes 2000). Giveaways.
http://www.dancerinthedarkmovie.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Sweetest Day, honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
- http://www.hallmark.com
- LAST DAY: 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.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
- Sale of used theatrical costumes. 9a-1p.
- Costume Exchange, 773/506-9907, 4711 N Ravenswood
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Uptown. Bring a snack. $30 4hr departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Halloween Happenning Costumed kids parade. Noon.
- State from Wacker to Monroe, 312/744-6068.
- Redmoon All Hallow's Eve Prelude event (since 1995). All ages. Free 7p.
- Parade/spectacle/theatre/drum/tribal/performance/fire thing.
http://www.redmoon.org
Gethsemane Garden Center, Clark and Ashland.
http://www.edgewaterdev.com/andersonville.html
- MTV's DJ Skribble Live In Concert (midnt-2a)! 17+ (ID required) $20
-2a 9p.
- Many other house and hip-hop DJs, big sound, lights and lasers, promo
CDs, tapes and glowstix.
630/355-8689 or ILLenniumEntGrp@aol.com
DePaul University Athletic Center, 2323 N Sheffield.
- Network. DJs Chris Gin, Christopher Robin, PuLz-8, Shamanlove. $0-10
9p-3a.
- Promo CD giveaways. Compact but excellent Lincoln Park-ish dance club.
Valet. Good line-up. Email redeyespy1@aol.com">redeyespy1@aol.com">redeyespy1@aol.comto be guestlisted. Go
to Berlin after.
Club Eden, 773-327-4646, 3407 N Clark. Near Red line
Addison/Belmont stops.
http://www.theclubeden.com
- Funky Tekno Tribe. All Building Party 18+ $17-20 11p.
- DJs Barry Weaver, Graeme, Miles Maeda.
The Metro, 777-549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Welcome to the Machine. Rave. All ages. $20-25
- Punk Floyd (UK), Chris Liberator, D.D.R. live, Kimball Collins, System
X live, Brandy James, Flo Bug. Top sound, lights, fog.
Harvey Expo Center, 171st and Halsted. Info: 847/604-3116.
http://www.UniqueRecordings.com
- LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Nationally reknowned, USATF/CARA
certified, 20K people expected! $60 7:30a.
- Grant Park, 312/904-9800.
http://www.chicagomarathon.com
- American Foreign Policy: Observations of an Anchor with Ted Koppel.
Lecture, discussion, refreshments, book signing. $19-29 3p.
- Northwestern University, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 1977 S
Campus Drive, Evanston.
http://www.ccfr.org
- FOAM. With Frontier and guests. $5 10p.
- "Recontextualizing the outer limits of whats considered capable in
dance and beat-based musics".
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Mother-in-law Day, honor and be kind to mothers-in-law.
- http://russia.uthscsa.edu/Humor/mominlaw.html
- Start of Scorpio, astrological sign, the scorpion - My sign!
- http://www.astrology.com
- The Roots. Rap/Urban. Also Tuesday. 18+ $28.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Halloween Monster Bash. Tales of terror from an all-star lineup of
Chicago Horror authors!. $2.00 8p.
- Rick Reed, Sukie de la Croix, Wayne Allen Sallee, Tina Jens, Andrea
Dubnick, more.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one
block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.para-net.com/~red_lion
- 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
- United Nations Day, commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
- http://www.un.org
- Chicago Vegetarian Society Dinner. Families welcome. $9-18 7p.
- Buffet-style featuring chili, salad, whole wheat and corn breads,
fajitas, vege fried rice, West African stew, carrot cake, beverages.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
- Ninja Tune Anniversary (since 1991). 18+ $15 doors 8p show 9p.
- Coldcut live, DJ D.K. and guests.
The Metro, 777-549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker
souls. CD giveaways. $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.
- http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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. Cold irrelevant,
but CANCELLED if wet.
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- The Backyard Variety Show. $10 6:30p.
- A showcase of vaudevillesque talent. Douglas Grew hosts stars of the
Midnight Circus, magician Tevell Rose, Chicago Boyz acrobatic team,
Checkout the Clown, and music by the gifted Tulip Sweet and her Trail
of Tears. Also good jazz almost every night. Check the site.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $7 21+
9p-2a.
- Total Science visits Gylde, Flipside, etc. 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
- Lunacy. w/ Tall Paul, Danny Howells. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty
darn hot. $5-15 10p-4a.
- Now with Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning. Dress well, no tennis
shoes. Ladies free, $1.50 drinks, go-go girls, more. Sometimes too
much house.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- Diwali. Hindu festival of lights. Honors Laksmi, godess of wealth.
- http://www.diwali.com
- OM-2's Punk Ode to the State of Modern Existence. Radical theater.
-Sunday 8p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- SR 71. Alt rock. All ages, $10 6:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several
museums and clubs.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, MUCH MORE!
See site for Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Heavyweight Sound. 2-step / UK underground garage club night. 21+ FREE
9:30pm-2am 9:30p.
- DJs Casper, Mel Hammond, Rees Urban + MC Blackeye will be droppin
London's most exciting new genre of music - 2-step garage. For further
info check the web site! :)
http://www.heavyweightsound.com
Liar's Club, 773-665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton Ave. just west of
Fullerton and Ashland
- 500 Clown Macbeth. -Saturday $10 11p.
- A raucus late-night show in which 3 clowns attempt to perform William
Shakespeare's classic play and fail. Adrian Danzig, David Engel, Paul
Kalina. Great new 120x120' space. Refreshments, half-pipe, art.
Artists, performers, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
AA Bronson and General Idea assualt contemporary commerce iconography
and AIDS. -2000.01.07
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- ENDS FRIDAY: Garments. Artwork exploring aspects of dress, all media.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
- Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
- Now awash in color and variety. 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
- 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
- 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
- Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -2000.11.06.
- Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, fun.
See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Botanical art -2000.12.30. Many other local works.
- COMING: Pause. An interactive work encouraging one to reflect on one's
life at the moment. 2000.10.19-2000.10.22.
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, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- See the new 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
- 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.
- Always call before going to a listed event.
- Last week.
- Fought with my grrl Friday, then Did Network at Eden and drum&bass at
Berlin Saturday and fought with my grrl. Wednesday was over the top
with the blader pot-luck dinner at Hangge-Uppe, a sell-out crowd at
BigWig for Dieselboy, then EXCELLENT tunage at Crobar with Cirrus, Carl
Cox, etc. and more fights with my grrl. We both just flirt too much.
Plan ahead for my birthday party at the BrockOut (Liar's Club) on
November 16th.
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