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2002.03.15 (week 246)

Mr. Nucular

Mr. Nucular

Have no fear, he's on his way, threatening evil, to keep it at bay. Language evolves, and so do I. To push for old English, I'll no longer try. As the Castillians before us, did honor their king, those loyal to this land should do the same thing. Used from the White House, to Homer Simpson, in time even Webster must duly catch on. I invite you to try, it rolls from the tounge, now on to event listings, for I've had my fun.

DON'T MISS:

Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
..-Su: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Jackie Mason at Shubert Theatre.
..-Su: Medinah Shrine Circus at UIC Pavilion.
Ongoing: Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
Fr: Ides of March.
Ongoing: "Resident Evil" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Lucky Boys Confusion at House of Blues.
Ongoing: Women in the Director's Chair.
Fr: Cracker at Metro.
Fr: Snocore Icicle Ball at Riviera Theatre.
..-Sa: Dream Theater at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: Dj StAXX, FliP, DANNY MillER at Hollywood East.
Fr: PROPER: Downtown at Vision Nightclub.
Fr: The M80's at Joe's Sports Bar.
Sa: GEORGE W. BUSH attends our Saint Patrick's Day parade at Downtown.
Sa: St. Patrick's Day Festival at Irish American Heritage Center.
Sa: Chicagoland Powerhouse Members St. Patricks Day Bash at Allure.
Sa: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at House of Blues.
...

Ongoing:    ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2002.03.31 Yearly.

"Sustaining the American Spirit"
http://www.nwhp.org
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** Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2002.03.17 Yearly. All ages. Free. ENDS Sun 6p. 10a-8p.

"25 themed gardens that magically transform Festival Hall into a lush botanical wonderland of color" also lectures, demos and 200 products/info booths.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
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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* Jackie Mason. -2002.03.24 Adults only. $23-50 Various times.

Regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, doing Lower East Side Manhattan rabbinical humor continuously on Broadway since the 80s.
http://www.jackiemason.com
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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* Medinah Shrine Circus (since 1942). -2002.03.17 Yearly. All ages. $10-$25.

3.13-15 10:30a+7:30p; 3.16 11a+3:30p+7:30p; 3.17 11a+3:30p.
"The annual Medinah Shrine Circus will delight families with a mixture of fearless feats and frantic fun with an 11 performance, five day run marking its 60th anniversary! Animals ranging from tigers and elephants to poodles, and an even wider variety of talented human performers, from clowns to motorcycle daredevils, all led by the Ringmaster, will thrill young and old alike. Tickets now available ay UIC box office or Ticketmaster. For group sales call 800/427-8802.
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S Racine. At Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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* Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2002.04.19 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.75 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes. See full photo album below to vote on your favorite hole.
http://bedno.com/album.php?s=20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Now playing.

The Time Machine, A Beautiful Mind, Lord of The Rings, Ali, Harry Potter, Monsters Inc, Kung Pow, Rollerball, ...
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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You Look Mahvelous in March Sale. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2002.03.30 12-6p.

Spring is just around the corner inspiring several of our designers to put their merchandise on sale to make some room for their new designs!!! GET 10-20% OFF marked prices now on: Jennifer Hunt- handmade paper and handbound journals; Simin Koernig- glass and wire necklaces 20%; Laura Kostka(LoLo)- metal/glass/stone necklaces and earrings; Maria Elena Ulloa- women's fashion designs; Taissa Lada- jewelry, handbags and scented sachets; Eva May- scarves, hats and handbags;
Bohemian Spirit Shoppe at Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North Ave. Wicker Park, near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://www.thirteenthfloorgallery.com
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Friday 2002.03.15:    ^

* Ides of March. Yearly.

Simple Roman Nomeclature for the fifteen of March (not necessarily the 15th in other months), made foreboding only in the 16th century by Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, refering to the soothsayer's warning to the emperor of his impending murder at the hands of his closest men.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/ides1.html
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* "Resident Evil" now playing.

Another movie of a video game, starring Milla Jovovich (Fifth Element, Joan of Arc, says she'd win in a fight with Angelina Jolie).
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Lucky Boys Confusion. Alt Hard Rock. All ages. $13-15 SOLD OUT 6p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Women in the Director's Chair (since 1982). WIDC independent media festival!!! -2002.03.24 All ages. $6-8 6p.

This year will captivate, entertain, and bend your mind with 117 new works representing 22 different countries. Also related pre/post-parties around.
Women in the Director's Chair, 773/907-0610, 941 W Lawrence. 1/2 block east of Sheridan.
http://www.widc.org
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* Cracker. W/ Garrison Star, Champale. All ages. $17.50 7p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Snocore Icicle Ball. 18+ $23.50 7p.

Karl Denson, Nikka Costa.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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* Dream Theater. -Saturday All ages. SOLD OUT 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! Fridays 1hr (again at 1a) 9p.

The most VISUALLY STUNNING (and sexy) sci-fi series ever, returns. After crossing universes and a long standoff at Fire/Water, Kai the dead man, Captain Stanley Tweedle, love slave Xev, and the robot head 790 battle the prince of evil and his servant the U.S. president.
SCI. http://www.scifi.com/lexx
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* Dj StAXX, FliP, DANNY MillER. 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.

"Check out some trippy electro and house thru a bumpin sound system."
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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*** PROPER: Downtown. 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Complimentary cocktails -midnt from Relode.com
Relode and Inside-Chicago.com invite you Downtown for a night of "Proper" leading-edge dance tunage. Upstairs: Disslovent, Donnie Stash, Evan Toutz aka ET; Downstairs: Phantom 45, Snuggles and Slak, Focus, Ry-N, Lamebrane, Brandon S and Ciro, MC Stun.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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* The M80's. 21+ $? 10:15p.

"Chicago's favorite 80's retro dance party band returns."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Saturday 2002.03.16:    ^

*** GEORGE W. BUSH attends our Saint Patrick's Day parade. Since 1956, carried on ABC and WGN. 2hrs 12p.

Around 100 bands/floats/balloons, thousands of marchers. Preceded by Mass at Old St. Pats at 9:30 with Irish music and dancing, river dyed green 10:30a, Trinity Dancers and Irish Pipe Band at Buckingham Fountain (11a).
Downtown, 312/942-9188, Columbus, from Balbo to Monroe. Take any train.
http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com
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* St. Patrick's Day Festival (since 1987). Yearly. All ages. $12, under 12 free. 1p-12a.

Irish music, step dancers, ceili instruction, bagpipes, kids activities, corned beef and cabbage, and maybe Guinness.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4626 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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* Chicagoland Powerhouse Members St. Patricks Day Bash. 21+ $5-10 Advanced ticket purchase recommended to assure entry and avoid line. 9p-3a.

Featuring: Contests for Hottest abbs for males. Bunz of steel for females. Drink Special: $3.00 Chunky Monkey. Come celebrate with members from every Powerhouse in Chicagoland. Print flyer linked below and validate it at Allure for a free personal training session.
708/430-5412 http://www.zabbaproductions.com/flyer.jpg
Allure, 312-Allure-1, 1501 N Dayton. 1 block west of Halsted and 1 block south of North ave.
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** Sound Tribe Sector 9. Electronic Jam Dance Rock. 18+ $13.50 9:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Lo-Fidelity Allstars. 18+ $10 11p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2002.03.17:    ^

* Saint Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain. Yearly.

Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc. PARTIES AT EVERY BAR.
http://www.ireland.com
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* Alternative St. Pat's Day with Crash Ensemble. 3p.

Featuring some of Ireland's most versatile musicians, composers, lighting and sound designers. Program incorporates video, live electronics and dance, features works by Irish composers Donnacha Dennehy and Jennifer Walshe, as well as Canadian composers Michel Gonneville, Marie Pelletier and Michel Frigon.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington. Cassidy Theatre. Take a train.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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* NEW FOX CARTOONS! Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm... Sundays All ages. Free 6p.

3.17: Bender becomes God to a nano-world, Peggy impersonates a nun for a job, and the Simpsons parody Odysseus, Joan of Arc, and Hamlet.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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** "EATIN' OF THE GREEN" Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out. All ages. $5+ donation RSVP required. 6:30p.

Vegan/vegetarian Pot-O'-Luck, bring a dish to share (with ingredient card). CVS provides main dish entree, soft beverages and utensils. Cash Bar for 21+. Irish music played by Celestial Celeste Kostyniuk on harp, Celtic Kim Ogden on guitar and vocals, Shamrock Shelagh Collins on bodhran drum and vocals, and Bonnie Barbara Eskoz on keyboards. Enjoy the feeling of the day in a non-smoking environment, fresh as an Irish spring morn!
312/420-8344 (-VEGI) http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
DePaul University Cortelyou Commons, Belden and Freemont. 1 block South of Fullerton, 2 blocks east of Sheffield, near Red line Fullerton stop, street parking or pay lot.
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* Twiztid. All ages. $20 7p.

"Zug Island Blaze Ya Dead Homie Anybody Killa"
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* FOUR BANDS! 21+ $10 Show 9p. 8p.

Beer Nuts, Evil Beaver, Ditch Farulla, GutWrench.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Great Big Sea, Carbon Leaf. 18+ $18-20 8p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Gaelic Storm. 18+ $20 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.

Extraordinarily good block of tunage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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* Industry Sundaze. Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 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, rave reviews, not for the meek!
3.17: St. Pat. Shennanigans.
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 2002.03.18:    ^

* VEGGIE WHOPPER now on sale.

Reportedly, this week the chain officially begins selling a new vegetarian (not Vegan, contains eggs) grilled sandwich, with veges and lowered fat condiments, reportedly just over 300 calories.
Burger Kings Everywhere.
http://burgerking.com
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* Phantom Planet, Sleeping At Last. All ages. $10 7p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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 2002.03.19:    ^

* "The First 24 Hours" Film. 6p.

Documents "ground zero" in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
ALSO: "A Democracy of Photographs" reknowned 911 related local show, now at 72 E Randolph.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington. Cassidy Theatre. Take a train.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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* Indigo Girls. SOLD OUT 7p.

http://IndigoGirls.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* 2 Skinnee Js. Ska. 21+ $20 7:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Bad Religion. All ages. $20 7:30p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* Real World Chicago. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p.

Showing across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North. Also showing at Joe's Sports Bar. Followed by a great new reality show, The Osbournes.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ one week a month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.03.20:    ^

* Vernal Equinox. Night and day are equal length, official start of spring. Yearly.

http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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* Enterprise NEW EPISODE. 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! Followed by a repeat.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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** Tech Itch & MC Jake (UK) host Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

"Known for delivering tracks with power, venom and top notch production quality the future of dnb is safe in their hands" - w/ residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection ($3 Buds), often PACKED! Often good cyber lights. Simultaneous http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. Also 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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* Wu Tang Clan. Rap. 18+ $40 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* NEW EPISODE: South Park. Wednesdays 9p.

Followed by a repeat.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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Thursday 2002.03.21:    ^

* Start of Aries. Astrological sign, the ram. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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* Le Tigre, Tracy & The Plastics, Def Harmonic. All ages. $12 7p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Family Guy double feature. Repeats. Thursdays All ages. Free 1hr 7p.

Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on. Preceeded and followed by hours of other great toons.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Suzanne Vega. 21+ $28.50 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Herbie Hancock. Jazz / Funk. 18+ $22.50 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" The Nu induced sound. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

Dress casual, ladies free -midnt (except for special events), $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
3.21: Freq Nasty (UK).
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:    ^

Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

The Body Present: Effigies, Decoys, and Other Equivalents 1.19-5.19; Lovesexy: Identity and Desire 1.19-4.21; Gary Simmons 2.16-5.19; Mies in America 2.16-5.26;
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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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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Chihuly in the Park: A Garden with Glass Sculptures. -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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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. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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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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.

New Cleopatra exhibit open. 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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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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