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2002.11.22 (week 282)

Shimmering With Ebullience.

Shimmering With Ebullience.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Different culturally diverse performances nightly at Hot House.
Ongoing: Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night at Empty Bottle.
Ongoing: Different rock shows several nights a week at Double Door.
Ongoing: WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! at 89.3FM.
Fr: Start of Sagittarius.
Ongoing: "Die Another Day" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Friday After Next" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Les Claypool Frog Brigade at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Rock for Kids at Park West.
Fr: The Champagne Ball at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: College of Complexes - South Side campus at Future World Cafe.
Fr: Iron Chef - Turkey Battle at FOOD.
Fr: C.U.R.V.E at Star Bar.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa-Su: Chevy-Vette Fest at McCormick Place.
Sa: Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade at Michigan from Oak to Wacker.
Sa: A Prairie Home Companion LIVE with Garrison Keillor at Auditorium Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Sonia Dada at Vic Theatre.
Sa: My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult at Metro.
...

Seasonal:

HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2002.12.29 Yearly. All ages.

A Christmas Carol 11.16-12.28 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors 11.23-12.22 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
Radio City Rockettes 11.29-12.29 Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, http://rosemont.com
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Ongoing:

Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Network sweeps. -2002.11.29 Yearly.

Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2002.12.01 All ages. $10-50 Various times.

Goes great with bread.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Now playing.

8 Mile, Harry Potter, Bowling for Columbine, I Spy, The Santa Clause 2, Frida, Punch Drunk Love, Red Dragon, The Tuxedo, Banger Sisters, S1m0ne, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Goldmember, ...
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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.

Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.

Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.

Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock shows several nights a week. 21+ $? 9p.

Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.

Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Su,Mo,Tu): Spiderman - Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, ...
10p (Su,Mo,Tu): Men In Black II - Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Lara Flynn Boyle, Rosario Dawson, Johnny Knoxville, Rip Torn, Tony Shalhoub, Patrick Warburton, ...
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 2002.11.22:

Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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"Die Another Day" now playing.

Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, etc.
http://www.jamesbond.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* "Friday After Next" now playing.

Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, ...
http://fridayafternext.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Les Claypool Frog Brigade. All ages. $22.50 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Rock for Kids. Charity auction. $15-30 7:30p.

http://www.rockforkids.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Champagne Ball. Ages? $? 8p.

The Cranston Group presents an evening of comedy, poetry, and ballroom dancing hosted by radio personalities.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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* Iron Chef - Turkey 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, On cable.
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C.U.R.V.E. Chic - Uncommon - Revolutionary - Voyeuristic - Elite. Fridays 21+ 9p.

Email rsvp@starbarandgrill.com for comp admission.
"Experience as a new era begins in Chicagoland, Nightlife Evolved." Live Energy 92.75FM broadcast, DJ Billy The Kid.
Star Bar, 630/236-0900, 2150 Ogden, Aurora. Corner at Montgomery, west of Fox Valley Mall.
http://www.starbarandgrill.com
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT http://crobarnightclub.com for guestlisting.
Well produced hotspot, Lots of house, crowded late. Nice change of scene in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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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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Saturday 2002.11.23:

Chevy-Vette Fest. Super great show for enthusiasts. -Sunday 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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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade (since 1992). Treats, ice carvings, Disney. 4th Saturday in November Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.

Festivities all day. Evening finale includes parade, activation of a million holiday lights on Michigan Avenue, and some fireworks. Frankly, fairly cold, simple and crowded.
http://www.themagnificentmile.com
Michigan from Oak to Wacker, 312/642-3570.
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** A Prairie Home Companion LIVE with Garrison Keillor All ages. $25-75 4:45p.

The brilliantly mellow author and NPR host broadcasts live (International Public Radio, local WBEZ 91.5FM, and web cast with video!), with Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, The Sones de Mexico Ensemble, and 91-year old saxophonist Franz Jackson. Harmonica player Howard Levy joins the Shoe Band.
http://www.prairiehome.org
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
11.23: Reincarnation or Memory Transfer?
11.30: Nikola Tesla: Fantastic Inventor, Poor Businessman.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* Sonia Dada. 18+ $21 8:30p.

W/ Wayne Healy and Friends.
http://soniadada.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (15th anniversary). w/ Cherrie Blue, Voodou. 18+ $21.50 9p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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The Wallflowers. 18+ $20 SOLD OUT 9p.

http://wallflowers.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-4a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
11.23: James Zabiela, Lucien Foort, Hippolito Sanchez, Laura B and guests.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"Autobahn" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of 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 are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.

Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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CLUBLAND UNDERGROUND. UK Progressive House mix-show with Andre Solaris. Saturdays All ages. 2-6a.

Currently with a special two hour edition starting at 12am. On the air since March 2001, ANDRE SOLARIS delivers the coolest in Prog, Tech, Tribal House, Breaks, and Techno.
http://www.fuelinfo.com/cu.htm
'Energy' 92.7&5 FM.
http://www.energy92fm.com/
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Sunday 2002.11.24:

* An Intimate Evening With Garrison Keillor. All ages. $30. Second show at 7p. 3p.

The brilliantly mellow host of NPR's Prairie Home Companion shares stories, poetry, songs and humor accompanied by pianist pianist Rich Dworsky.
http://garrison-keillor.com
Beverley Art Center, 773/445-3838, 2407 W 111th. At Western, take I-57 or Metra Rock Island.
http://www.beverlyartcenter.org
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** Turkey Free Thanksgiving. Yearly. All ages. $26-40 (Dinner at 5p) 4-9p.

Elegant restaurant, includes children's entertainment and music. Howard Lyman speaks. Luscious multi-course extravaganza by award winning vege chef.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI)
Conrad Hilton and Towers, 720 S Michigan. Continental Ballroom.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
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* NEW EPISODES: Futurama, Simpsons, King of the Hill, Malcolm. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.

FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 (rentals $2-3) 8p-1a.

Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Many regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Fr 4:30-7p teen $4, 7-10:30p family $5; Sa 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $7, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $6.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/locations/chicago.html
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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* "Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES! Sundays All ages. Free 9p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, The Oblongs, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, The Brak Show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.

Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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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!
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 2002.11.25:

* Saliva, Audiovent, Theory of a Deadman. All ages. $15 6p.

http://salivanet.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.

Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.

Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective presents House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a UNCONFIRMED

Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 beer, free pool, and of course great people.
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.11.26:

Stomp. -2002.12.29 All ages. $30-50 Various showtimes.

An explosive production returns for a limited engagement. The eight-member troupe displays show-stopping physical movement while creating rhythms with everything but conventional percussion instruments.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Nocturna (since 1988). 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. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.11.27:

"8 Crazy Nights" now playing.

Adam Sandler stars in a no-holds barred holiday animated musical comedy, also with Jackie Titone, Austin Stout, Tyra Banks, James Barbour, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider, ...
http://www.eightcrazynights.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Solaris" now playing.

Steven Soderbergh directs a Stanislaw Lem (editor fave!) novel. George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Jeremy Davies, Viola Davis, Ulrich Tukur, Morgan Rusler. Romance sci-fi drama of strange happenings in a space station orbiting an ocean world.
http://www.solaristhemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Treasure Planet" now playing.

A Disney animated sci-fi comedy.
http://www.treasureplanet.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Enterprise NEW EPISODE. Newest Star Trek series, now commencing second season. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, shown in letterbox. Sometimes great, sometimes lame.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Ben Folds & A Piano. W/ Duncan Sheik. All ages. SOLD OUT 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Tori Amos. $30-40 7:30p.

http://toriamos.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free -10p, $5 after. 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. Last Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10 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.
http://come.to/vaudeville
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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* "Knowledge Session" #4. "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p-4a.

DJs Bad Company, Glyde, Poolside, Kontact, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also listen to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. Parking fairly easy (lot next door), dress code unknown.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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** Soft Cell. W/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah. 21+ $25-30 (Doors 8p) 9p.

http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
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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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2002.11.28:

* Thanksgiving. A legal holiday. 4th Thursday in November Yearly.

Day to give thanks for the blessings and bounty one has received. Volunteer somewhere.
http://www.aristotle.net/thanksgiving
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* Target Thanksgiving Parade (since 1934). Very big, w/ Santa. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30a-12p.

Top marching bands, 100 giant balloons, carried live on ABC, 300K attend. Formerly Field's Jingle Elf, originally Brach's Holiday.
312/781-5681 http://www.chicagofestivals.org
State from Congress to Randolph. Downtown, come by train.
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Vertel's Turkey Trot (since 1978). 8km run, over 4500 expected. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. $20 +two cans of food (7:30a check-in) 9a.

http://www.caprievents.com
Lincoln Park, 773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2002.12.23 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/DaleyPlaza.html
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.

Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.

Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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** "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, N-DEE, Lamebrane, Radiata. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
11.28: Chicago vs Rotation II - DJs Gretch, Four/4, Pledge, N-Dee +MC TAE.
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, easy parking.
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* Frankie Knuckles. 21+ $17 10p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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Attractions:

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

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. Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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. $5-15 Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.

Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $5-8, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $7.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.

385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
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. All ages. $0-6.50, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su-Tu 10a-5p, We-Sa 10a-8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Mo/Tu 9.23-12.24. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

New PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits, 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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Free rarely. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p; Jun-Sep/12.26-1.1 9:30a-5:30p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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