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2001.11.09 (week 228)

E Pluribus Unum.

E Pluribus Unum.

Noteworthy this week: PowWow at UIC and the Humanities Fest this weekend; Isley Brothers at Arie Friday; DIGERATI at Berlin Saturday; Veteran's Day Sunday; Burning Man movies Monday; Ringling Brothers Circus Tuesday; Politics at Hot House and Jean Luc Ponty at House of Blues Wednesday; ROOT at Liar's Club Thursday.
From many, one.

Recommended:

Ongoing: FREE GothicChicago.com CALENDAR!
...-Su: Chicago Humanities Fest at Various downtown locations.
Ongoing: Network sweeps.
...-Th: Sing-a-long Sound of Music at Music Box Theatre.
...-Su: American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Lucky Boys Confusion at House of Blues.
Fr: Butthole Surfers and Kid 606 at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Margaret Cho at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: The Isley Brothers at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: Mesh Fridays at Club Mercury.
Ongoing: Jupiter visible.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Fr: The Pharcyde at House of Blues.
Sa: Boz Scaggs and Jimmy Dillon at Vic Theatre.
Sa: GoGirlsMusicFestival at Hard Rock Cafe.
Sa: BLISTER at Club PM.
Sa: DIGERATI at Berlin.
Su: Veteran's Day at No parade this year?
Su-We: Fabtech at McCormick Place.
Su: Bears host Green Bay at Soldiers Field.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: Goth Pool Night at Cherry Red.
Mo: "Burning Man Festival" & "Burning Man: Just Add Couches" at DOC Films, Ida Noyes Hall.
Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at Funky Buddha Lounge.
Tu-...: Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus at United Center.
Tu: Nocturna at SmartBar.
We: Fighting Terrorism at Hot House.
We: Flash 3 minute Dating at Tequila Roadhouse.
We: Enterprise on UPN.
We: Jean Luc Ponty at House of Blues.
We: Moving Fusion at Big Wig.
We: NEW EPISODES: South Park on COM.
We: Women Obsession at Berlin.
Th-Sa: Club Industry show and conference at McCormick Place.
...

Ongoing:    ^

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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2001.11.11 Yearly. Various times.

HUNDREDS of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. 2001 Probes the power of words and pictures.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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Network sweeps. -2001.11.30 Yearly.

Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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Sing-a-long Sound of Music. -2001.11.15 Yearly. $10-22.50 (also Sa/Su 1:30p) 7:30p.

The classic film, now with subtitles. Now with costume contest. Usually sells out.
http://www.singalonga.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.

The One, Monsters Inc, K-Pax, Riding In Cars, Iron Monkey, Mulholland Drive, Bandits, Zoolander, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

Survivor Africa 7p Th; Temptation Island II 8p We
8p (Su/Mo/Tu/Th, 9p We): Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back - Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, ....
10p (Su/Mo/Tu/Th): Chasing Amy - Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, ....
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 2001.11.09:    ^

* American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow (since 1954). -Sunday Yearly. $0-10 (5p Fr) 10a-11p.

Vendors, dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
http://www.aic-chicago.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 1150 W Harrison. (525 S Racine).
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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Lucky Boys Confusion. Alt-hard-rock. All ages. $12.50 6:15p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Butthole Surfers and Kid 606. All ages. $20 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Margaret Cho. $? 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* The Isley Brothers. $37-56 8p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Iron Chef - Natto (fermented soy) Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5-10 9p-4a.

Performers such as Laura B, Aubrey Jones, Rubio & Kidd, Louie Louie. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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Mesh Fridays. Electronic Music Diversity. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Soulamytes and Neural Intoxications Productions present resident DJs Trancid, Carlos Feliciano, Milo and Phil Medina. Guest DJs:
11.09: Sean Smith (Loveslap recordings)
11.16: DJ Lego (Red Dog, Afterhours) ...
773/443-8710 http://www.djtrancid.com
Club Mercury, 312/427-1774, 221 W Van Buren. Downtown Between Franklin and Wells.
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Jupiter visible. -2001.12.01 11p.

Looking East, rising before midnight all month.
http://earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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The Pharcyde. Hip-Hop. 18+ $22 11:45p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Saturday 2001.11.10:    ^

Chevy-Vette Fest. Super great show for enthusiasts. 2nd Sa/Su Yearly. All ages. $0-12 9a-6p.

Over 300 cars, parts, sales, contests.
708/563-4300 http://www.midamericapromotions.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North Bldg - Hall B1.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Boz Scaggs and Jimmy Dillon. Probable sell-out. 21+ $20-40 8p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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GoGirlsMusicFestival (since 1996). All ages. $7 9p-1a.

Featuring "The Locals" - Stomping Rythms, Manic Violin, Gritty Vocals & addcitive bass lines tingling your spine. Benefiting the Nicole Brown Charitable Foundation.
312/409-9260 http://www.localsmusic.com
Hard Rock Cafe, 312/943-2252, 63 W Ontario, Chicago. Downtown exit on Ohio.
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes/Cafes.asp?Lc=CHIC
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BLISTER. Live Spanish rock. 18+ 10p.

Email rockeros@onebox.com for free admission.
Club PM, 773/774-6785, 2067 N Milwaukee. Off of Western and Armitage.
http://www.4fantasticos.com
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** DIGERATI. 21+ Free 10p-5a.

Dual tag-team techno performance at 12:30 w/ multi-media presentation. DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus. "Progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!" Local musicians perform early. An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Kicks off Berlin's 18th anniversary week!
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sunday 2001.11.11:    ^

Veteran's Day. Legal holiday in the U.S. Yearly.

Anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I in 1918. This day is also known as Armistice Day in Europe and Rememberance Day in Canada. Two month anniversary of the start of the newest war. Many offices closed Monday.
http://www.veteransview.com
No parade this year?
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Fabtech. -Wednesday.

313/271-1500 http://www.sme.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Bears host Green Bay. 12p.

Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.

Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, not for the meek.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.11.12:    ^

Goth Pool Night. Mondays 21+ FREE! 8:30p-12a.

Long running event draws a dozen or more like minded. Bar features wide beer selection, menu, darts, video games. Head for Berlin after.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chicagogoth
Cherry Red, 773/477-3661, 2833 N Sheffield.
http://www.barsonline.com/chicago/philosofurs
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"Burning Man Festival" & "Burning Man: Just Add Couches" Documentary films. All ages. Free 9-11p.

Joe Winston's award-winning documentaries on the Burning Man Festival.
http://www.owmyeye.com
DOC Films, Ida Noyes Hall, 773/702-8575, 1212 E 59th. Near 59th Street Metra train stop.
http://docfilms.uchicago.edu
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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 2001.11.13:    ^

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2001.11.25 All ages. $10-50 Various times.

Goes great with bread.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight community of several hundred. Now BACK downstairs from Metro.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.11.14:    ^

Fighting Terrorism. 6-9p.

An evening of thoughtful discussion regarding "Is War the Only Answer" and "Is Dissent Unpatriotic". Includes Vernon Jarrett, Marshall Hatch, Sarita Gupta.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Flash 3 minute Dating. Speed Dating. 21+ $25/advance & $30/door 6:30-9p.

"Sizzling Singles Sensation - Singles mingle, then rotate every three minutes talking to potential mates. At the end, they indicate their choices and within 72 hours are notified of thier matches. Come for the date, stay for the band! Call, email or see site for details. Mention this ad and receive $5 off price."
312/663-8412 http://cwdate.com
Tequila Roadhouse, 312/440-0535, 1653 N Wells.
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, good directors. Shown in letterbox format!
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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* Jean Luc Ponty. 18+ $17.50 9p.

http://www.ponty.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Moving Fusion (RAM Recordings:UK). THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

"world renown... touching down for their first Chicago appearance... catch a glimpse into the future..." With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Sometimes http://www.bassdrive.com 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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NEW EPISODES: South Park. Wednesdays 9p.

COM. http://www.comedycentral.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 2001.11.15:    ^

Club Industry show and conference. -Saturday.

610/238-0330 http://www.intertec.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $20-30 5:30-9p.

"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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THE TICK and FAMILY GUY. New episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 7p.

Eagerly awaited new live action series starring Patrick Warburton, produced Edlund, Sonnenfeld, Josephson, Sacks, Charles. Preceded by Family Guy, the funniest new prime time cartoon on.
http://www.ticktv.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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** ROOT. Monthly jungle/d&b event. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $ 9p-2a.

w/ Kid Entropy, Chamberweed, Natty, Black Russian, Radiata, etc. Intensely energetic tunez for an eclectic crowd of freaks. Chatting early, crowded late. Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs with pinball and velvet paintings.
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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* Rotation Thursdays. Weekly Underground DJs. Thursdays 21+ $5 9-2am 9p-2a.

No dress code, great atmosphere, large chill room, $5 red bull & vodka, $3 Corona, visual art by Binary Bin. Different DJs weekly. JOSH GRANT- Techno; N-DEE- Trance; P-PHUNK- House;..... Rest in Peace Marley we will all miss you!!!!
http://rotationonline.org
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. 1/2 block south of Belmont on Milwaukee. From I-94 exit Kimball, west on Belmont.
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Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" Nu induced beats. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

DJs Eryka, Angelist, and Poolside. NO DRESS CODE! $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^

LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

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, classic spinning swing ride, new mini--golf course, 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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See how the universe works. 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.

Prarie simulation, oriental garden, produce, vastly more. 1700ft G scale model train 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.

Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
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.

Comprehensive new Freud exhibit open 10.3-12.9.
Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, 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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African Liberation Movements 1945-94 -2001.12.30. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

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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