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2001.12.21 (week 234)

Merrrrrrrrrry XMAS!!!
Merrrrrrrrrry XMAS!!!
Happy Holidays, Kwality Kwanza, PeaceLoveJoy(tm).
DON'T MISS: Friday: Winter Solstice, Ice Ball HoB, FIVE new movies! Fun at Joes, Zentra, RedDog.
Saturday: Nutcracker at Metro, Pigface, Simmering.
Monday: TV marathons, last day for many seasonals.
Tuesday: Christmas, Studio 21 party, Nocturna.
Wednesday: SouthPark, Les Mis, Kemal, Glow.
Thursday: Joes, No Exit, Rive Gauche.
Also Zoolander is at Brew&View (Fr,Su,We,Th).
HEY! Check out last year's holiday photos:
http://bedno.com/photos.php
Recommended:
Ongoing: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories.
Mo: FREE GothicChicago.com calendar.
...-Fr: Do-it-Yourself Messiah at Civic Opera House.
...-Su: Holiday Bazaar at Woman Made Gallery.
...-Su: Nutcracker at Auditorium Theatre.
...-Mo: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
...-Mo: Annual Holiday Sing-A-Long and Double Feature at Music Box Theatre.
Tu: Stereo Exchange Holiday Sale.
Ongoing: Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Fr: Winter Solstice.
Ongoing: A Beautiful Mind now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Joe Somebody at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: The Lord of the Rings now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: The Majestic at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Winter Vacation Begins at Chicago Public Schools.
Fr: Chevelle, No One, Zero To Nine at Metro.
Fr: The Ice Ball at House of Blues.
Fr: Breathing Machine at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: SWEAT at Red Dog.
Sa: Start of Capricorn.
Sa: Pigface at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Simmering at House of Blues.
Sa: Nutcracker at Metro.
Sa: DESCARGA at Club PM.
Su: Aswah Greggori and the Enforcers at Issac Hayes' Restaurant.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
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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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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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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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Annual Holiday Sing-A-Long and Double Feature (since 1984). -Monday Yearly. 1p.
"White Christmas" (Fr-Su 1+7p, Su 1p) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (Fr-Su 4+9:45p, Su 4p). Singing between.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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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:    ^
Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass. Glass sculptures at Garfield Park Conservatory. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.
"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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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.
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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.
Free: Survivor Africa 7p Th; Temptation Island II 8p Th.
8p (Fr,Su,We; 9p Th): Hardball - Keanu Reeves teaches Cabrini Green kids.
10p (Fr,Su,We; 11p Th): Zoolander - Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny, Jon Voight , ...
midnt (Fr): Jay&Silent Bob Strike Back - 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 2001.12.21:    ^
Winter Solstice. Shortest day/longest night, official start of winter. Yearly.
This is a significant holiday to pagans, marking the start of the solar year.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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A Beautiful Mind now playing.
Ron Howard story of John Nash, a paranoid-schizophrenic who wins a Nobel Prize in game theory. Reportedly an "unlikely masterpiece", some intense sexual and violent content.
Starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Vivien Cardone, Judd Hirsch, ...
http://www.abeautifulmind.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Joe Somebody. A Tim Allen film.
When Joe is beat up by a co-worker in front of his daughter on "Bring Your Child To Work Day" he decides to fight back.
ALSO: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
http://www.joesomebodythemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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The Lord of the Rings now playing.
J.R.R. Tolkien novel, Frances Walsh screenplay, directed by Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, ...
http://www.lordoftherings.net
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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The Majestic. Now playing.
Jim Carrey's newest, with Martin Landau, Laurie Holden, ...
http://movies.warnerbros.com/themajestic
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Winter Vacation Begins. -2002.01.07 Yearly. 3:30p.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Chevelle, No One, Zero To Nine. All ages. $10 6:30p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Iron Chef - Homard 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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* The Ice Ball. 21+ $75-95, bring a toy. 9:30p-4a.
"Wear your hottest cocktail attire and melt the room for this party that includes a premium open bar and hors d'oeuvres -2a, 'Naughty but Nice' fashion show with fetish and formal designs, and dance music by DJs Mike James, Jazznosis and A+. Also performances by Neo-soul band Seance Divine featuring Peven Everett and Patty Elvis, who will sing Elvis Christmas classics. Hosted by BJ Murray Events and Strut Inc., and benefiting Toys For Joy and St. Joseph's School of Cabrini Green."
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Breathing Machine. Debut at Joes. 21+ $? 9:45p.
"Breathing Machine is a hot young rock group from Wisconsin. Join them at their debut appearance here."
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Spectrum of Sound brings BIG NAME guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well.
12.21: Ron Trent (NYC).
http://www.sospromo.com
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.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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Saturday 2001.12.22:    ^
Start of Capricorn. Astrological sign, the goat. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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Pigface. 18+ $22.50 8p.
Also Gravity Kills, Godhead, The Damage Manual, Chris Connelly, Meg Lee Chin.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Simmering. Rock. 18+ $12 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Nutcracker. Whole building event. 21+ $30 10p.
In Metro: DJs Sneak, Heather, J-Dub. In SmartBar: Gryphon, Jason Hodges, DJ Bear Who?
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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DESCARGA. Rock en tu idioma! 21+ males, 18+ females. Free 11p.
Email rockeros@onebox.com for free admission.
"Performing live in the Dirty Worm Room."
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/descarga/gigs.html
Club PM, 773/774-6785, 2067 N Milwaukee. Off of Western and Armitage.
http://www.4fantasticos.com
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Sunday 2001.12.23:    ^
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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Aswah Greggori and the Enforcers. 21+ $? 8p.
"One of the hottest reggae bands in Chicago."
312/663-8412 http://cwdate.com
Issac Hayes' Restaurant, 773/226-2400, 739 N Clark. New downtown star-run venture.
http://www.isaachayes.com
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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.
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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 2001.12.24:    ^
"A Christmas Story" marathon. All ages. Free 30hrs 4p.
15 consecutive repeats of Jean Sheperd's 1983 yuletide charmer, preceded AND followed by Bill Murray's "Scrooged".
ALSO: "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) on NBC at 7p.
TNT. On cable.
http://www.turner.com/
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"Buddha-ful" Christmas Eve party. 21+ $10-15 10p-2a.
"DJs Assasin, Alladin (hip-hop, old school and Indian grooves). Exotic crowd."
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.12.25:    ^
* Christmas (since 0). Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Yearly.
Gifts are exchanged. Spirit of giving encouraged.
http://www.christmas.com
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* Kiss Me Kate IN 3D!!! -2002.01.01 No pre-teens. $10 Various times.
The greatest MGM musical in it's original full screen two projector 3D FORMAT!!! With restored and remastered soundtrack. Reserved seating. "Cole Porter's lively music and witty lyrics bring Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew to life as a back-stage story of a tempestuous relationship between married, egomaniacal stars."
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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** Boogie Down Christmas. Dance event. Yearly. 18+ $25 8p-4a.
DJs Bad Boy Bill, Cajmere (techno set), Funk, Danny The Wildchild, Paul Anthony, Distortion, Aaron Chase, Tim EB. Excellent sound and lights. Some drinking. Reliably good, check out last years photos.
Studio 21, 630/415-3158, 2121 E New York, Aurora. 88 to 59 south make a right (west) on New York St. venue on left.
http://www.njoynightlife.com
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"Christmas Jingle" Dance event, no details. 18+ $15 10p.
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 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 2001.12.26:    ^
Boxing day. Yearly.
Give gifts to service providers such as postal delivery person and trash collector.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Boxing_Day
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Les Miserables. -2002.02.02 Various prices. Various times.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Kemal (Negative Recordings UK) hosts Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
"Fiercely independent and pushing the sound in new directions, his unique combination of acid and techno mixed with hardcore breaks has proven to be the essential element in his astounding sound." 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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South Park special. All ages. Free 1hr 9p.
The boys make a video Christmas card, followed by "Are You There, God? It's me, Jesus."
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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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.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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Thursday 2001.12.27:    ^
Phreakshow. "The hottest band out of Bloomington, IN" 21+ $? 1p.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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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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"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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King Hippo. 21+ $? 9p.
312/663-8412 http://cwdate.com
Tin Lizzie, 773/549-1132, 2483 N Clark.
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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.
12.27: Casper and Frankie J.
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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Notes:    ^
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