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2001.12.14 (week 233)

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DON'T MISS: Friday/Saturday: Fireworks and festivities at the Pier, Redmoon Winter Pageant, Gem and Jewelry show. Friday: Illegitimate Arts, Natalie Merchant, Mighty Blue Kings, mores. Saturday: SATURNALIA! Choral groups, holiday markets, and Riverman at Underground Lounge. Sunday: Roll&Bowl, skating. Monday/Tuesday: patriotic shopping. Wednesday: DJ Ry-N at BigWig, Variety show at HotHouse, rock at Metro. Thursday: BarRevu (MelvinB), Gold (Galaxy), Root (LiarsClub), Relode (RiveG) club events.
NEW PHOTOS are posted from the hilarious SANTA PUB CRAWL (see guest shots), Studs Terkel book signing and more.

Recommended:

Ongoing: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories.
Mo: FREE GothicChicago.com calendar.
...-Su: FINAL SHOWS Redmoon Winter Pageant at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse.
Ongoing: Holiday Bazaar at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Nutcracker at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Tu: Stereo Exchange Holiday Sale.
...-Mo: Hanukkah continues.
...-Su: International Gem and Jewelry Show at Donald Stephens Convention Center.
Ongoing: "Not Another Teen Movie" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Illegitimate Arts Festival at ACM Chicago Arts Program.
...-Sa: FIREWORKS at Navy Pier.
Fr: Evolution at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Natalie Merchant at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Windy City Gay Chorus performs at Harold Washington Library Auditorium.
Fr: Mighty Blue Kings, Underbelly at Metro.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: SWEAT at Red Dog.
Fr: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Sa-Su: HotHouse Holiday Market at Hot House.
Sa: B-96 Jingle Bash at Arie Crown Theater.
Sa: Edgewater Singers Annual Holiday Concert at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Sa: Saturnalia at REQUEST AN INVITATION.
Sa: Windy City Gay Chorus performs at Emanuel Congregation Auditorium.
Sa: Mighty Blue Kings, Anne Harris at Metro.
Sa: RECONNECTION at Underground Lounge.
Su: Bears host Tampa Bay at Soldiers Field.
Su: Windy City Gay Chorus performs at Harold Washington Library Auditorium.
Su: NEW CARTOONS!!! on FOX.
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Seasonal:    ^

FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2002.01.02 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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* FREE GothicChicago.com calendar.

Respond to give your address for a free October to October calendar, sponsored by Chicago's top DARK goods and service provides. Full of eerie black and white art.
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FINAL SHOWS Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2001.12.16 Yearly. All ages. $9 Sa 5/7:30p, Su noon/5p, Th/Fr 7:30p.

"Secular celebration of the changing seasons and the coming of Winter takes a new, whimsical form every year. This year join Granny Winter and her crows as she prepares an elaborate feast to welcome the Sun. Every season is a new course filled with Redmoon's trademark mix of music, puppetry, mask, and physical performance. The cast includes dozens of children from Redmoon's outreach programs alongside adult volunteer and professional performers."
http://www.redmoon.org
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 773/388-9031, 1419 W Blackhawk.
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Holiday Bazaar. -2001.12.23 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Unique hand made crafts, jewelry, and small-scale artwork.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Nutcracker. Joffrey Ballet. -2001.12.23 $20-60 Various times.

http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2001.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr/Sa -9p 11a.

50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.20.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/HolidayEvents.html
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2001.12.30 Yearly. All ages.

Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors -12.23 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
Radio City Rockettes -12.29 Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, http://www.radiocity.com
A Christmas Carol -12.22 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://www.goodman-theatre.org
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Get your special someone "STONED" for the holidays. All ages. Reasonably priced!

Get a unique "Hot Stones" massage at your home for yourself or a loved one. Call for appointment or gift certificate. EXCELLENT Licensed massage therapist.
Pete's Body Shop, 773/680-8756, At your home!
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Stereo Exchange Holiday Sale. Audio and video, car and home, used and new. Call for hours.

Gotta plug my dear friend Dave's Blow Out on high and low end electronics, DVD, TVs, turntables, stereos, DJ gear, auto, vintage. Also sales, repairs, installation and computer service. Come in, you'll find something cool for sure.
Stereo Exchange, 773/784-0004, 4743 N Western.
http://TurntableRepair.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Hanukkah continues. A Jewish holiday, begins at sunset, lasts eight days. -2001.12.17 Yearly.

Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp.
http://judaism.about.com
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Now playing.

Shallow Hal, Harry Potter, 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 Th.
8p (Sa-We; 9p Th; also midnt Sa): Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back - Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, ....
10p (Sa-We; 11p Th): Iron Monkey - ...
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 2001.12.14:    ^

International Gem and Jewelry Show. Well known annual, great deals. -Sunday Yearly. $6 Fr noon-7p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p.

Also Skokie Valley Kennel Club dog show.
301/294-1640
Donald Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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"Not Another Teen Movie" now playing.

High energy parody with funny commercials. First review I've heard said "worst film of 2001" but I would give that title to Planet of the Apes.
http://www.sony.com/NotAnotherTeen
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Illegitimate Arts Festival. Student gallery and performance event. All Ages Free 6p-12a.

"The ACM Chicago Arts Program is pleased to present the semi-annual Illegitimate Arts Festival, a one night only gallery and performance event. The Fest is free, open to the public and features 2D and 3D visual art, live jazz and rock, art installation, spoken word, and audio art. The ACM Chicago Arts Progam is an off campus study program for college undergraduates with interests in the arts and humanities, Our students spend a semester investigating and negotiating the artworld of Chicago. The Illegitimate Arts Festival is our opportunity to respond and contribute to this artworld."
773/529-4458 x10
ACM Chicago Arts Program, 773/529-4458x10, 3340 N Clark. Room 300. Near Roscoe, #22 bus, CTA Red Line to Addison or Belmont.
http://www.acm.edu/cap
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FIREWORKS. -Saturday All ages. Free 6p.

Special holiday Fr/Sa shows.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Evolution. A film featuring String Cheese Incident. 18+ $5 And 10p. 8p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Natalie Merchant. $30-40 8p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Windy City Gay Chorus performs (since 1979). $19-57 Other shows Sa/Su. 8p.

Four GLB ensembles do holiday classics and more.
773/404-9242 http://www.windycitysings.org
Harold Washington Library Auditorium, 400 S State.
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Iron Chef - Tuna 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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Mighty Blue Kings, Underbelly. 21+ $15 9p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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SWEAT. Unpretentious house music all night long. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p.

Email events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm (for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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Hair Banger's Ball. 21+ $? 10:30p.

"Hottest 80s band in the city! The play all the classics including Poison, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, more." Complete with full pyrotechnics!
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Saturday 2001.12.15:    ^

HotHouse Holiday Market. -Sunday All ages. Free 11a-6p.

"Last Minute shoppers take heart! We've invited the finest local artisans to set up shop in HotHouse to provide you with a convenient, exciting, and enchanting opportunity to find that one of a kind special gift. Over 25 vendors will be selling reasonably priced hand made gift items... everything from jewelry to textiles, to ceramics to gingerbread houses. A great alternative to shopping madness!! Our bar will be open."
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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B-96 Jingle Bash. $40-55 7p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Edgewater Singers Annual Holiday Concert (since 1986). Yearly. 7:30p.

Holiday Classical and seasonal music and an audience sing-a-long. Directed by Diane Aitken and accompanied by pianist Anne Basye.
Bethany Lutheran Church, 1244 W Thorndale. Free parking.
http://www.edgewater.org/events
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*** Saturnalia (since 1999). Yearly. 18+ $30 donation 8p-3a.

You are cordially invited to attend the legendary midwinter celebration of Gothic, Pagan, Electronic and Fetish Culture. Featuring live bands, DJs, performance art, vendors, veggie food, open bar and more! Bands: Angels And Agony (Future-pop electro from Holland; only US appearance), Element (Electro-goth from L.A.), Arch Visceral Parlor (beautiful Chicago ethereal). DJs: Alyda, anonbox, CarrieMonster, Chilliwinters, Duracell, Joolz, K-Y, Peccaui. Midnight Saturn ritual and other suprises. Strict goth/fetish/cyber/period/fantasy/costume dress code.
773-ART-GOTH http://www.AmericanGothicProd.com
REQUEST AN INVITATION.
http://www.americangothicprod.com/saturnalia/Invitations.html
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Windy City Gay Chorus performs (since 1979). $19-57 Other shows Fr/Su. 8p.

Four GLB ensembles do holiday classics and more.
773/404-9242 http://www.windycitysings.org
Emanuel Congregation Auditorium, 5959 N Sheridan.
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Mighty Blue Kings, Anne Harris. 21+ $15 9p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* RECONNECTION. Saturdays 21+ $5 Monthly. 9p-3a.

Monthly Drum & Bass party with DJs Riverman and special guest Radiata. Bangin' Techno DJ Hedspin before midnight. Future sounds in casual style.
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. Corner of Clark and Sheffield.
http://www.the-lab.com
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Sunday 2001.12.16:    ^

More Sunday events. Sundays.

Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and FRIDAY and SATURDAY sections above for multi-day events which may continue through today, and visit Bedno.com for more types of events.
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Bears host Tampa Bay. 12p.

Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
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Windy City Gay Chorus performs (since 1979). $19-57 Other shows Fr/Sa. 3p.

Four GLB ensembles do holiday classics and more.
773/404-9242 http://www.windycitysings.org
Harold Washington Library Auditorium, 400 S State.
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* NEW CARTOONS!!! King of the Hill, Simpsons. Sundays All ages. Free 1hr 6:30p.

New holiday Simpsons features Richard Gere.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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** ROLL and BOWL. Monthly. All ages. Free 8p-2a.

Bowling, arcade, cheesy pretzels and beer with DJs Chris Gin, Devo, Antonio Lauria, The Spindly Cowboy with special guests Karl Bakker, Johnny Chaos, Flip, and The Custom One. Get coupon at event for free shoe rental.
Diversey-River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.

Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/chicago
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"Adult Swim" Su/Th All ages. Free 9p-12a.

Extraordinarily strange block of free form thought jazz cartoonage like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Aqua Teens Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, and Cowboy Bebop. Also don't miss new Reboot episodes Fridays at 4p.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.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. Getting RAVE reviews!
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 2001.12.17:    ^

"ROBERT'S RULES OF ARDOR" Four one-acts by master playwright Robert Patrick, two of them brand-new! Mo/Tu/We -2001.12.19 18+ $10 8p.

"Evan on Earth" '90s comedy/drama; "Pouf Positive" '80s monologue; "Sitcom" '70s comedy; "Fog" '60s romance.
The Heartland Studio, 312/409-2135, 7016 N Glenwood. Rogers Park.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Tuesday 2001.12.18:    ^

Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p UNCONFIRMED

Enjoy up to 45 three 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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* 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 2001.12.19:    ^

Clutch, Biohazard, Candiria. All ages. $16.50 6p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. 3rd Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $10 8p.

May include acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and unusual acts. Hosted by Douglas Grew of Midnight Circus. Cabaret / Gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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DJ Ry-N (an editor FAVE!). THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

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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Underground Wednesdays. Deep Underground House. Wednesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

Resident DJs Flip, John Simmons, and Journee, through down deep underground House. Drink Specials.
773/377-5007 x8242
Cobalt, 773/278-4253, 1469 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park.
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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
12.19: Derrick May.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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Thursday 2001.12.20:    ^

Art Fiction. Thursdays All ages. $6 6p.

"A cosmic cabaret of music, words, soapbox, listening and dinner party, wake-up calls and lullabys." Brian Imig (guitar, dulcimer, etc.) hosts visiting musicians. Family style dinner available at 6p, show at 7p, $10 for both.
No Exit Cafe, 773/465-8005, 6970 N Glenwood. Free parking.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Do-it-Yourself Messiah. A grand tradition. -Friday Yearly. All ages. Free. RSVP required. 7p.

Handel's work with full orchestra, audience participates as chorus.
888/880-9701 http://www.lasallebank.com/messiah
Civic Opera House, 20 N Wacker. SOLD OUT.
http://www.lyricopera.com
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* FAMILY GUY and THE TICK. New episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 7p.

Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on, followed by the long awaited new live action series starring Patrick Warburton, produced Edlund, Sonnenfeld, Josephson, Sacks, Charles.
http://www.ticktv.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"GOLD institute of muzik" For underage clubbers. Thursdays Ladies 18+, guys 21+, ID always required! Ladies free -11p, guys $? 8p-4a.

Full bar + kitchen, lazers, parking, free CDs. DJs Chad Sommers, Brandy James, SubZero, Natron, Mili. Design changed to feel more like a club. Ladies under 21 ask for Kenney, 773/509-8588.
Galaxy Club, 847/298-5077, 9225 Golf Rd, Des Plaines. 290 West, 294 North, exit Demspter, ahead to Potter to Golf, turn right, on the left.
http://www.galaxy-club.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
12.20: Special Christmas party.
312/409-0698 http://www.barrevu.com
Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State.
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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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* Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" Nu induced beats. Thursdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

NO DRESS CODE! $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
12.20 DJs Dissolvent, Lauren Flax, Eryka.
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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