Bedno.com

2001.07.13 (week 211)

Smile!!!

Smile!!!

You may be on camera! Hard-core Bedno.com users knew where REAL WORLD was FIRST!!! Stay tuned for my photo shoot. Speaking of which, the whole photos section was overhauled and has some GREAT new navigation features. CHECK IT OUT!!! There's new albums up from Dragon Room and the St. Andrew's Greek Fest.
DON'T MISS: Friday: Thirteenth Floor Gallery Opening, drum&bass at Underground Lounge, New LEXX episode, Blessid Union of Souls at Joe's, Scarlet Life in Evanston. Saturday: L.A.T.E. Ride. Sat/Sun: Celebrate on State, Mag Mile Art Fest, Folk and Roots fest, 'HEAT', and much more. Also ROOT and Liars Club THURSDAY!
KEEP IT REAL!

Recommended:

...-Th: SMILE!!!
Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: ENDS SUNDAY: Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion at United Center.
Ongoing: Cats and Dogs at Women Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Final Fantasy at Theaters Everywhere.
...-Su: Celebrate on State at Downtown.
...-Su: Magnificent Mile Art Festival at Tribune Tower courtyard.
...-Su: Irish American Heritage Festival at Irish American Heritage Center.
Fr: Betty Blowtorch and Evil Beaver at Metro.
Fr: Friday the 13th / Thirteenth Floor Gallery Art Opening!!!
Fr: Arthur Andersen Bastille Day 5K run/walk at Jackson and Aberdeen.
Fr: Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: RECONNECTION at Underground Lounge.
Fr: Club ADRENALINE at Club ADRENALINE (Formerly Logan Square Auditorium).
Fr: LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: Blessid Union of Souls at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: Scarlet Life, followed by Marvin Tate's D-Settlement at Nevin's Live.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Fr: crazyjuice at Phyllis' Musical Inn.
Sa: Bastille Day.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore Neighborhoods - ALSO a Devon tour at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: HEAT - "A Gateway to Summer" at A. Finkl & Sons steel plant.
Sa: Race to Mackinac at Chicago Yacht Club.
Sa-Su: Folk and Roots Festival at Welles Park.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Echo & The Bunnymen, The Rosenbergs at Metro.
Sa: Tribute to New Order and Depeche Mode at Empty Bottle.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.

Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 6.12-10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.26-10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 6.26-10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 6.28, 7.5/18/26, 8.2/23/30, 9.6/20 7a-3p.
  (also Mo-Fr during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31)
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 6.28, 7.12/26, 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.15,8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.24-10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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Theatre on the Lake. -2001.08.12 All ages? $10 (Su 6:30p) 7:30p.

7.11-15: Steppenwolf Theatre Company - The Water Engine.
Fullerton at the Lake. One mile East of train stop, bike or blade.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/TheaterOnTheLake.htm
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2001.08.31 Yearly. Various nights. 7:30p.

Mostly classical, mostly on weekends.
ALSO: SummerDance is now in progress.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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"Suite Home Chicago" "An International Exhibition of Urban Street Furniture" -2001.10.13.

Life-sized fiberglass forms of a sofa, TV, chair, ottoman, decorated by artists, various public locations throughout downtown and the major metropolitan area. Quantity to reach several hundred. No map available yet. Poor website.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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* ENDS SUNDAY: Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion. Unparalleled performance art. -2001.07.15 All ages. $45-165 Various times Tu-Su. May sell out.

NOTE: NavyPier IMax is now playing CduS Journey of Man (2000).
Fusion of ancient and avant-garde. This production is a celebration of life and the four elements (air, water, fire, earth) that maintain the natural order, Chinese influenced, with some futuristic sets. "[D]efies the laws of nature... a dynamic performance that seems to transcend the boundaries of the imagination and lead us into a dreamscape with a new and sparkling perspective."
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/piste/dralion.html
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Parking lot K.
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Cats and Dogs. -2001.07.26 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.

Juried show, tamed or wild, in all media by women artists.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?

7.12-17/24-29, 8.7-12/20-26/28-30, 9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Now playing.

Cats&Dogs, Scarey Movie 2, Dr. Dolittle, Artificial Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, Atlantis, The Animal, Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Mummy Returns, Freddie Got Fingered, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Bridget Jones's Diary, Chocolat, Spy Kids, Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
INFO

WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
INFO

Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.

8p (Fr,Su-Th): Chocolat - Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Along Came a Spider - Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Penelope Ann Miller, Michael Moriarty, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): Blow - Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.07.13:    ^

Final Fantasy.

Completely computer generated feature-length film taken from the cinematically rich video game. "A female scientist makes a last stand with a ragtag team of soldiers against an invasion of alien phantoms". Includes voices of Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Peri Gilpin, Jane Proudfoot, Ming-Na, Ving Rhames, Donald Sutherland, James Woods, Annie Wu.
ALSO: "Legally Blonde" starring Reese Witherspoon now playing.
http://www.finalfantasy.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Celebrate on State (since 1988). Lots of bands, food, art. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-8p.

Pretty neat event, has a bustling town square feel to it.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
Downtown, 312/346-3278, State from Wacker to VanBuren.
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Magnificent Mile Art Festival (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. 10a-6p.

A very nice little downtown sale by juried exhibitors.
http://www.artfestival.com
Tribune Tower courtyard, 954/472-3755, 435 N Michigan.
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Irish American Heritage Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-10 (Fr 6p-mid, Sa noon-mid, Su noon-11p) 12p-12a.

3 stages, food, vendors, bands, celtettes, Guinness and Harp on tap, bagpipes, crafts.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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Betty Blowtorch and Evil Beaver. All ages. $8 6p.

SMARTBAR: Colette and Synergy $10 21+ 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Friday the 13th / Thirteenth Floor Gallery Art Opening!!! Free 6-11p.

Visit Phaedra and other local artists displaying their latest creations. Reception includes wine, beer, interesting company.
Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North. Wicker Park.
http://www.thirteenthfloorgallery.com
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Arthur Andersen Bastille Day 5K run/walk (since 1987). Yearly. $20 6:15p.

Benefits Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence. Known for it's after-party. USATF certified, over 7.5k people expected.
773/777-3261 http://www.arthurandersen.com/bastilledayrace
Jackson and Aberdeen.
INFO

Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.

Excellent and dark. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
http://gir.n3.net
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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RECONNECTION. Fridays 21+ $5 8p.

New/Old Jungle/Drum&Bass with electronic tribe unity flava ala Vibe Alive / Ripe.
7.13: Pat Parsons -9:30p, Hedspin -11:00, Riverman -2a. Casual dress.
http://www.the-lab.com
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. Corner of Clark and Sheffield.
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Club ADRENALINE. "Very high energy, Chicago's largest glowstick/lighting competition EVER!!" Fridays 18+ (21+ to drink) $15 9p-4:45a.

"1st level of $5000.00 giveaway. DJ LoverBoy, Billy the Kid, DJ Kidd, DJ Goose, Scotty Rotten, DJ Structure and special guest from U.K. DJ SHAG will spin the latest in progressive/trance/euro"
847/722-2364 http://www.djkidd.com
Club ADRENALINE (Formerly Logan Square Auditorium), 2539 N. Kedzie. 90 East to California, right to Logan Blvd, to Kedzie, look for large building with flashing light.
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** LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! 1hr 9p.

The most VISUALLY STUNNING sci-fi series ever returns. After a long standoff at Fire/Water, the dead man, twerp and love slave arrive at EARTH!!!
http://www.scifi.com/lexx
SCI.
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Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5-10 9p-4a.

DJ Aubrey Jones. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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* Blessid Union of Souls. rock concert. 21+ $15 (Patio now open, 5pm-4am) 10p.

Blessid Union of Souls to play at Joe's! Come hear all of their smash hits including: 'Hey Leonardo,' 'I Believe' and 'I wanna be there.'.
http://www.blessidunionofsouls.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. Just South of North and Sheffield.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Scarlet Life, followed by Marvin Tate's D-Settlement. 10p-?a.

Two of Chicago's BEST bands on one bill, in Evanston!
http://www.divanation.com
Nevin's Live, 847/869-0450, 1450 Sherman, Evanston.
http://www.nevinslive.com
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"Elements" Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $12!?! 10p-4a.

RSVP njoyguestlist@hotmail.com for 2:1 admission -midnt.
Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
7.13: Paul Anthony, Ry-N, Distortion, Tim EB, Jay Jay, Tony Ramos, MC Dirty MF.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

One of the hottest Friday spots. Always well produced, nice change of scene in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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crazyjuice. Come check out these little known jazz-funk virtuosos. 21+ Free 11:30p.

773/531-3475 crazyjuice@xmail.com
Phyllis' Musical Inn, 773/486-9862, 1800 W Division. Just west of Ashland.
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Saturday 2001.07.14:    ^

Bastille Day. Yearly.

Anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789, when a mob took over the Bastille prison in Paris.
http://www.larocheind.com/bastil.htm
INFO

Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore Neighborhoods - ALSO a Devon tour. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in July Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day. Sa/Su -2001.09.23 All ages. $7-17 10a-7p.

Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. 16 stages, 50 food booths, over 180 arts and crafts shops.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773. Near Kenosha, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com

STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2001.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
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* HEAT - "A Gateway to Summer" Music fest benefiting Gateway Green. $5-10 -Sunday 12p-12a.

Bandeleros 1p, Plastic HiFi 3p, Peking Turtle 5p, Liquid Soul 7p. Open air nightclub with Pure DJs and cutting edge multi-media.
Also giveaways, food, Mercedes-Benz test drive, expert welder creating a large metal sculpture on site!
312/421-7672x22 http://www.gatewaygreen.org
A. Finkl & Sons steel plant, Southport and Cortland. Industrial complex just south of Webster Place.
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Race to Mackinac (since 1899). Yearly. 12p.

300 boat parade past Navy Pier starts at 10a.
Chicago Yacht Club, 312/861-7777, Monroe Harbor.
http://www.chicagoyachtclub.com
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Folk and Roots Festival (since 1998). Heap-o-music, kid's tent, workshops. -Sunday Yearly. 12-10p.

"Including traditional folk, alternative country, Afro-Beat, son, Cajun R&B, bluegrass and samba. Headlining Saturday is world music superstar Femi Kuti and Sunday evening folk/pop songstress Michelle Shocked and Texans The Flatlanders"
Welles Park, 773/728-6000, Lincoln and Montrose.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum and really good American restaurant food and bar.
7.14: Is Big Brother Watching You? C of C Prof. Emeritus C. Lee Hubbell alerts us to government surveillance; there is no reference to a "right to privacy" in the constitution.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Echo & The Bunnymen, The Rosenbergs. 18+ $22.50 9p.

SMARTBAR: J-Dub, Diz, 21+ $10 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Tribute to New Order and Depeche Mode. Multiple bands. Benefits LadyFest. 21+ $5 9p.

Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Descarga - Spanish rock quartet. 18+ Free 10p.

Email descarga4life@yahoo.com for guestlisting.
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/descarga/gigs.html
Club PM, 773/774-6785, 2067 N Milwaukee. (off of Western/Armitage).
http://www.4fantasticos.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2001.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* L.A.T.E. Ride (since 1988). Long After Twilight Ends. Yearly. $30-35 12-?a.

10-25 miles, 10k people, bands, breakfast, more. Friends of the Parks sponsored. Reportedly very nice.
773-918-RIDE http://www.fotp.org/late
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park.
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Sunday 2001.07.15:    ^

More Sunday events. Sundays.

Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.

* HEAT - "A Gateway to Summer" Music fest benefiting Gateway Green. $5-10 10a-10p.

Denise LaGrassa 10:30a, Voodoo Kings 12:30p, Howard / White Boys 4:30p, Underwater People 6:30p, Outdoor showing of Grease by Brew&View 8p.
Also brunch, giveaways, Mercedes-Benz test drive, expert welder creating a large metal sculpture on site!
312/421-7672x22 http://www.gatewaygreen.org
A. Finkl & Sons steel plant, Southport and Cortland. Industrial complex just south of Webster Place.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2p.

I've launched with this group. Deeply validates that it's OK to be a geek. All skill levels. Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held far from population centers due to danger. Only a few launches a year.
630/483-2468 http://nira.chicago.il.us
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Route 53 and 75th Street, Woodridge.
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* The Living Canvas. Sundays -2001.08.19 $? Also at 8p. 6p.

A performance piece in which film, video, etc is projected onto dancers.
http://www.thelivingcanvas.com
Strawdog Theatre, 773/743-9681, 3829 N Broadway.
http://www.nmtchicago.org
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* Kool Keith, Esham, Jacky Jasper. 18+ $20 9p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a UNCONFIRMED

Guest joins residents Natty, 40 Oz, Radiata, Black Russian, etc. Sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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(r)evolution. Sundays 21+ Free 10p-3a.

A Conjugate, Fresca, Glow production with lofty creative intent. Pleasant small bar/dance club.
http://www.conjugateprojekt.org
Venue, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. 1/2 block south of Chicago Ave. on right side of Clark St.
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Monday 2001.07.16:    ^

Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.

Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.07.17:    ^

Real World. Tuesdays 9p.

Now filming here for next season and Bedno.com FOUND IT FIRST!!!!! Photos of the location will be up shortly. Post your sightings to the board. Now showing new season 10 episodes back in NYC.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience. Email ratso@roctober.com to get on the show.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Teenage Fanclub. All ages. $15 7p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.

Enjoy up to 45 two minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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* Planet Underground. Alt. 18+ $6 8:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.07.18:    ^

* Amazing pre-dawn celestial alignment. 5a.

Barely to clearly visible before dawn looking East, fairly closely clustered diagonally from left: Mercury, Jupiter, Moon, Venus, Aldeberan, Saturn.
http://earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
INFO

* Lucky Boys Confusion. Alt.Rock.Hard. All ages. $10 6:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Seminar - DJ SS & MC Warren G. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Wednesdays -2001.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.

A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assaults, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2001.07.19:    ^

Promotional Products Expo. -Friday 7a-7p.

Exhibits open to the public 1:30-5pm Sunday only!
972/258-3075 http://www.ppai.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $10-15 5:30-8:30p.

"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
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*** ROOT. Monthly jungle/d&b event. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

DJ Chamberweed and friends spin intensely energetic tunez for an eclectic crowd of freaks. Chatting early, crowded late. Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs with pinball and velvet paintings.
7.19: DJs T3MUL3NT Vs. SU8M3RG3D, Black Russian, more.
312/409-4552 http://www.cosmicbreaks.com
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or Ashland/Clybourne.
http://www.liarsclub.com
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* RPM. Thursdays 21+ $5 9:30p-3a.

"High-energy experience featuring an incredible laser light show and your favorite music from the 80's." w/ $2.50 beers and $4 calls.
http://www.rpm.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.

Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aurachicago.com
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* MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

FIREWORKS Every Wednesday at 9:30p and Saturday at 10:15p -2001.09.01.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.07.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Summer Fun.

Art and Garden Show Lincoln Park Conservatory, -2001.09.09 Free All Ages 9a-5p.
Buckingham Fountain Cafe&Grill, gourmet and assorted vendors, 10a-11p.
Oak Street Beach-Stro 11a-8:30p
Castaways North Avenue Beach House, 11a-11p.
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New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.

New Jr. Railroad G scale 1700ft path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.

ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.

New Butterfly garden open -2001.09.03. New life-size animated robot "Kinetosaur" exhibit. "Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit. Also insects, anthropology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.

International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free 8a-6p.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

"Original Language" Highlights from the MCA collection, works spanning five decades -2001.08.05.
"No Harm in Looking" photo/video work involving the viewer's relationship with the subject -2001.08.19.
Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.

New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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