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2000.11.17 (week 177)

Relentlessly Nice
  Relentlessly Nice
Mr. Rogers for president I say!

It's an unusually hearty week of fun, full of concerts, clubbing, and festive spirit. Read on...

RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: Ringling Bros at United Center.
* Fr: The Goodman Theater's Inaugural 26 Hour Celebration at Goodman Theatre.
* Fr: Fareed Haque / Terry Callier at Park West.
* Fr: BYOTV on DEADTECH.
* Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
* Sa: Chicago Chevy-Vette Fest at McCormick Place.
* Sa: Ani DiFranco at Aragon Ballroom.
* Sa: BONKERS DOS rave.
* Sa: Wrecking Ball at Berlin.
* Sa: Leonid Meteor Shower.
* Su: Come Home to the Holidays at Navy Pier.
* Su: NEW CARTOONS on FOX.
* Su: Anniversary Party at Berlin.
* Tu: Barrister's Big Band Under The Picasso.
* Tu-Th: Poi Dog Pondering at House of Blues.
* We: NEW EPISODE: South Park on COM.
* We: Sekret City rave.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* We: Home Cookin 2 dance thing at Metro.
* Th: Thanksgiving.
* Th: Vegetarian Thanksgiving at Chicago Diner.
 Ongoing:
Reeling. Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival (since 1991). -2000.11.17 $6.50-14.
Quite interesting assortment of about 90 films in a variety of genres. See the printed show guide. At MusicBox, Chicago Filmmakers, Century Centre, City North 14.
Info: 312/409-3191.
http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org/reeling
Chicago Art Open. Works by hundreds of pros and students. -2000.11.18 free -5p 11a.
Celebrating November as Chicago Artists Month.
http://www.caconline.org
School of the Art Institute Gallery, 312/670-2060, 847 W Jackson.
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2000.11.26 All ages. various prices various times.
Goes great with bread.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
Bettie Page Uncensored. In its third run! Well reviewed bawdy biographical play, BYOB. -2000.11.18 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
Playground Theatre, Tickets: 312/726-4849, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
Now playing "Praise" and "The Broken Hearts Club". -2000.11.23.
An Australian slacker love story, and a Sundance praised gay LA story.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! 18+ $4.
8p (Fr-Mo) (ALSO 4p Sa/Su): "Woman On Top" from Argentina.
10p (Fr-Mo) (ALSO 6p Sa/Su): "Scary Movie" Wayans bros.
midnt (Fr/Sa): "This Is Spinal Tap" Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
Now playing.
Dancer in the Dark (extremely well reviewed Bjork film), Charlies Angels, Little Nicky, Red Planet, Charlies Angels, Bedazzled, Legend of Drunken Master, Pay It Forward, Ladies Man, Nurse Betty, Almost Famous, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
 Friday 2000.11.17:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey.
Big budget Ron Howard remake also features Jeffrey Tambor, Molly Shannon, Anthony Hopkins, others.
ALSO OPENING: Rugrats in Paris, The Sixth Day.
http://www.grinched.com
Opens everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
The Goodman Theater's Inaugural 26 Hour Celebration. -Saturday All ages. free 5p.
This massive event has performances in three areas AROUND THE CLOCK through Saturday evening. Lineup includes JellyEye, Noble Food, Schadenfreude, Milly's Orchid Show, movies and cartoons, 8FatFat8, Free Associates, Babes with Blades, blues, gospel, jazz, more. See the site.
Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus.
http://www.goodman-theatre.org
Fareed Haque / Terry Callier. 21+ $20-35 7:30p.
Famous classical/pop guitarist, benefits children in public housing.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
BYOTV. -2000.12.01 free Fr/Su/Tu -midnt (noon-5p Su) 8p.
Leading fringe interactive computer/video art.
DEADTECH, 773/395-2844, 3321 W. Fullerton Ave. Between Kimball and Kedzie Ave. Logan Square stop on Blue Line.
http://www.deadtech.net
Iron Chef - Turkey 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
Cosmix. Fridays -4a 10p.
DJ Greg Haus spins a blend of trance, hardhouse, breakbeat, and progressive sounds.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Saturday 2000.11.18:
Cryptkeeper Five, 3-D Invisibles, Fester on Acid and Psycho Charger.
Supporting the release of the new Gothabilly compilation from Skully Records. They will have copies of the CD for sale for $5 and there
will be Gothabilly T-shirts and Baby-Ts.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
Neighborhood Fun. All ages. 9a.
All you can eat pancake breakfast at Edgewater Presb., 773/561-4748, 1020 W Bryn Mawr, $3.50 9a-1p. Followed by Goose Day celebration kickoff bell ringer's march from Clark and Berwyn at 11a.
Edgewater/Andersonville.
http://www.edgewater.org
Chicago Chevy-Vette Fest. Super great show for car enthusiasts. -Sunday -6p 9a.
http://www.cars-on-line.com
McCormick Place, Info: 708/563-4300, 2300 S LSD. Lakeside Center.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade (since 1992). Treats, ice carvings, Disney, fireworks. 6p.
Celebrates activation of a million holiday lights on Michigan Avenue (-2001.01.31). Pretty lame and crowded.
http://www.themagnificentmile.com
Michigan from Oak to Wacker, 312/642-3570.
1964 The Tribute to the Beatles. All ages. $19.50 AND 21+ at 10p. 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
Ani DiFranco. W/ Drums and Tuba. All ages. $27.50 8p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.aragon.com
New show opens. Reception tonight. 21+ -midnt 8p.
Artist reception with fetish photographers Eric Kroll, Martin Raphael Class, Jerry Malik and Lewis Dennison.
Feitigo Gallery, 773/384-0586, 1821 W North Ave.
http://www.feitico.com
Sammy Hagar. -Sunday 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State.. Downtown. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.chicagopage.com
Beast Women 2000 (since 1998). The wildest, weirdest stuff solo women can come up with. -2000.12.18 21+ $10 or donation Sa/Su/Mo 8p.
All forms: comedy, music, poetry, etc. Organized by Jill Erickson. Performer lineup changes every night.
The Innertown Pub, second floor, 773/486-9250, 1935 West Winchester, at Thomas. one block SE of Division & Damen.
BONKERS DOS: A Sound Odyssey. Rave. $25 9p.
Ant, Mark Almaria, Sy & Unknown, MC Storm, Fast Eddie, Angel Alanis, Noel Sanger, 3rd Rail, Lion, Thee-o, Delta-9, Scott Smokin' Silz, Kevin Cunningham, Matt Positive & Phil Freeart, Joshua Grant And Luis Aguilera, Submerge 101, Pollen, Michael Patrick.
http://www.loveinmusic.com
TBA, 773/509-6343 * 312/409-3685 * 216/556-4998.
fspectrum@yahoo.com
Big Wu. W/ Rays Music Exchange. 18+ $10 9p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
* Wrecking Ball. -5a 11p.
Christopher Robin & Greg Haus spin. FatBoy Slim release party. Preceded by live performance by singer/songwriter Summer Chance. Probably full by 2a.
http://www.summerchance.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
Leonid Meteor Shower. We pass through the dust of a comet's tail. -dawn 12a.
Difficult to see in the city.
http://earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
 Sunday 2000.11.19:
Come Home to the Holidays. Holiday special features begin. All ages. Free (M-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p).
Santa and crew arrive by boat at 5p. Holiday lights go on and the outdoor skating rink opens. Festivities peak with fireworks after dusk.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Ask anyone.
http://www.navypier.com
Heartland Harvest 5K Run. $10-25 8a.
Great food, prizes, benefits progressive organizations.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
Bears host Tampa Bay. 12p.
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
NEW CARTOONS! King of the Hill, Simpsons. 6:30p.
Bobby rejects Thanksgiving after a history lessons from John Redcorn, Lisa hugs a Redwood,
FOX. http://www.fox.com
Patty Larkin. Folk. All ages. $15 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
Anniversary Party (since 1984). -4a 11p.
Debauchery, colorful characters, snax, suprises.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Monday 2000.11.20:
Gregg Allman & Friends. 21+ $33.50.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
Come Home to the Holidays. -2001.01.01 All ages. Free (M-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p).
Santa and crew welcome kids, holiday lights are up, there's music and the outdoor skating rink is open.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Ask anyone.
http://www.navypier.com
Richard Marx. Commercial Pop. All ages. $20 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
The Beat Project. With Shon Dervis and Hiroki. 21+ $3 Mondays 10p.
Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats. Rap open mike after 1a.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
 Tuesday 2000.11.21:
Barrister's Big Band. All ages. free 12p.
Under The Picasso, 312/346-3278, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
Less Than Jake. All ages. $10 7p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
Poi Dog Pondering. -Wednesday 18+ $20 7:30p.
http://www.poidogpondering.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. 21+ $8 -4a 10p.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. 21+ free Tuesdays -4a 10p.
DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Wednesday 2000.11.22:
Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer.
http://www.astrology.com
Wilco. All ages. $20 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
Warren Zevon. 21+ $22.50 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. 21+ $7 -2a 9p.
"At the venue's request" residents Glyde, Flipside, etc. do a House night with Gene Farris. Cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
NEW EPISODE: South Park. Followed by BattleBots. 9p.
The boys are weirder than ever, now in fourth grade with a bigger budget. BattleBots is now in the FINAL ROUNDS in Las Vegas.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
Sekret City. 17+ (beer if 21+) $20 9p.
Shaka 23, Delphi, Kid Entropy, Phantom 45, Marcus Watkins, Kid Clone, Radic, Danny The Wild Child, Nix, Fresh, Dubious, Tantric.
http://www.2inkline.com
TBA, 773/509-8588.
Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. 21+ $5-15 Wednesdays -4a 10p.
A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys and visual assualts. Now with Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Uncle Milty in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Home Cookin 2. 18+ $20 11p.
Vibeonauts and System Addict present DJ Sneak, Roy Davis Jr., Lady D, Justin Long.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
 Thursday 2000.11.23:
Thanksgiving. A legal holiday.
Day to give thanks for the blessings and bounty one has received. Volunteer somewhere.
http://www.aristotle.net/thanksgiving
Field's Jingle Elf Parade (since 1934). Very big, w/ Santa. All ages. free -noon 8:30a.
Marching bands, 90 giant balloons, carried on ABC.
State from Congress to Randolph, 773/395-4809.
http://marshallfields.com/events
Vertel's Turkey Trot (since 1978). 8km run, over 4500 expected. $20 +two cans of food (7:30a check-in) 9a.
http://www.caprievents.com
Lincoln Park, 773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving (since 1983). Practically an institution. All ages. Only 4p and 6p seatings still open. 12p.
Serving a special multi-course menu all day. Also doing pickup, order before Thursday at 312/400-1016.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
Chicago Diner, 773/935-6696, 3411 N Halsted. RESERVE NOW!
Poi Dog Pondering. All ages. $20 6:30p.
http://www.poidogpondering.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
Frankie Knuckles Gay Dance Party. 21+ $15 10:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
 Museums:
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
Now in its Autumn Splendor. World class, 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
Oooooodles of good art and fun. IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, fun.
See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Free. Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
Botanical art -2000.12.30. Many other local 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, 312/744-6630, 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
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2000.11.17