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2004.09.17 (week 377)

"Tis nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so."
"Tis nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so."
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Pattern & Decorations at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Chicago Turkish Festival at Daley Plaza.
..-Fr: Rosh Hashanah.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Citizenship Day.
..-Th: "Bush's Brain" at Music Box Theatre.
..-Th: "Ghost in the Shell 2" at Selected Theaters.
Ongoing: "Mr. 3000" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "National Lampoon's Gold Diggers" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Sky Captain / World of Tomorrow" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Wimbledon" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
..-Su: Taste of Romania at Romanian Village.
Fr: Advanced Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Collective Soul at House of Blues.
Fr: Erykah Badu at Congress Theatre.
Ongoing: "This Is Our Youth" at Josephinum.
...
Ongoing:    ^
Pattern & Decorations. -2004.09.30 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Assorted artists and media.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago Turkish Festival. -Saturday All ages. Free 9a-4p.
GapersBlock.com says: "Events include a fashion show, live music, rug weaving demonstrations, and cultural programs galore. You can even enter to win a free trip to Turkey."
http://chicagoturkishfestival.com
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5765). -2004.09.17 Yearly.
"Head of the year" in Hebrew, this day commemorates the creation of the world. It is celebrated on Tishri 1 by the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. Rosh Hashanah begins the penitential season, culminating ten days later on Yom Kippur. The synagogue service includes the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn), and liturgy stressing the sovereignty of God. It is customary on the first day, to go to a river or pond, and there to recite tashlich, scriptural verses about repentance and forgiveness. Introspect and resolve to do better. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.
Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.
Ghost in the Shell 2, Mr. 3000, Gold Diggers, Wimbledon, Bush's Brain, Resident Evil 2, Hero, Alien vs. Predator, Danny Deckchair, Princess Diaries 2, Little Black Book, The Village, Thunderbirds, Catwoman, The Bourne Supremacy, I Robot, Anchorman, De-Lovely, Spider-Man 2, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hunting of the President, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.
Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Also hear Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" daily 8-11p.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available on web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield -10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Mo-Th; 7p Su: Anchorman - Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, ...
10p Mo-Th; 9p Su: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - W/ Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, Rip Torn, Justin Long, Stephen Root, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2004.09.17:    ^
Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.
Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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"Bush's Brain" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
A thought-provoking and debate inspiring glimpse into Karl Rove, the president's political strategist.
http://www.bushsbrain.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence" -Thursday.
In the year 2032 a cyborg detective investigates a murder.
http://www.gofishpictures.com/GITS2/gits_tease.html
Selected Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Mr. 3000" now playing.
Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett, Brian J. White, Tom Arnold, ...
http://mr3000.movies.go.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"National Lampoon's Gold Diggers" now playing.
Will Friedle, Chris Owen, Louise Lasser, Renee Taylor, ...
http://www.ladykillersmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" now playing.
Sci-Fi w/ Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Angelina Jolie, ...
http://www.skycaptain.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Wimbledon" now playing.
Kirsten Dunst, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau, ...
http://www.wimbledonmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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World Music Festival (since 1999). -Thursday Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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Taste of Romania. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 10a-11p.
Unusual roasted animals and Dracula brand beer, live regional music, folk dance, and grape stomping.
Romanian Village, 773/929-8640, 1602 W Barry.
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. Ends at O'Leary's Public House at 541 North Wells around 9:30p for snax and live music.
09.17: Famous Chefs tour.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Collective Soul. 21+ $35 7:30p.
http://collectivesoul.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Erykah Badu. 18+ $35+ 8p.
http://www.erykahbadu.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresstheatre.com
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"This Is Our Youth" Fr/Sa/Su -2004.10.24 $12-15 Su 7p, Fr-Sa 8p.
A funny, dramatic and quirky story set in 1982, by Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Frank Merle, featuring Mary Bliss Mather, Jeff Radue & Stuart Ritter.
http://www.keyholetheatre.com
Josephinum, 773/805-5055, 1501 N Oakley.
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Fashion Bomb. 21+ Doors 8p. 9p.
W/ Flatline and The Heavils.
http://www.fashionbomb.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa/We 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.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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Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Convention (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $15-30 Fr noon-11p, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10:30-7p.
Many vendors, artists, and judged shows.
608/857-3100 http://www.tattooshow.com
Holiday Inn O'Hare, 425/821-1760, 5440 North River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2004.09.18:    ^
AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://www.aidschicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Applefest. Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-5p.
Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giffings Plaza.
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Crafty Crafter's Expo. Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-5p.
Large midwest New-Age, Gothic, & Fantasy Show. Prizes, demos, speakers, dozens of vendors.
847/491-6400 http://www.craftycraftersexpo.com
Best Western University Plaza, 1501 Sherman, Evanston.
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* Family Reunion 6. 24hr campout and dance music event. -Sunday All ages? FREE?!? +$5 parking. 10a-10p.
DJs Danny the WildChild, Paul Anthony, Miles Christian, Acidman, Miss Bio-Booster, Phil K Swift, Phil Free Art, Diva D, Carla Starla, LiveWire / Michelle Weeden, Misteries, Love Child, Bryan Balli, BillyO, Alex Zelenka, Captain Krack w/ Wear One, Funk Shui w/ Eon, LiveWire w/ Michelle, MC Chronic G, Turbotic, Theo G, Yolonda, Just Kevin, Nicolas Graceffa, Kass , Nuttsaq, ... Activities: drum circle, volleyball, kickball, body painting, art canvas, ... Bring: tents, drums/instruments, costumes, things to share, good vibes, family, ... Forbidden: negative vibes, evil plots, wmds, drugs.
http://billiantlymad.com
TBA, 773/298-6860, "Beautiful spot one hour west of Chicago"
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
09.18: City in a Garden.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Chicago Celtic Festival (since 1997). Music all day on two stages. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.
Over 150k people celebrating the Irish and the ancient.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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"Sanctuary Earthdance" All ages. $10-15 4p-?a.
Simultaneous international spiritual event. Bring drums, shakers, rattles & instruments. Healthy vege food available or bring your own potluck to share. Live World-Roots music with Sophie Senard 4-5p; Harvest Circle, live Indie/Alternative music with Justin Trombly 5-6p; "Prayer for Peace", simultaneous moment of music & meditation shared around the world 6p; "Divine Expressions of Vital Alchemy" performs "Gaia, Our Earth, Our mother", "Drums of Peace" community drum circle facilitated by John Yost of Rhythm Revolution. Kirtan with Devi 2000, The Diva Herself Laura Braun performing Live, an eclectic mix of world beat music 7:30-9p; closing ritual-assimilation-harvest-meditation by DJ Hazel L'Aura G, C.G. the Solar King on Didgeridoo, David Nash on percussion. TranZenDance after party at 8 Limbs Yoga 9p-2a.
http://shedrums.com
Lake Street Church, 607 Lake, Evanston.
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Kill Hannah. All ages. $15 7p.
http://www.killhannah.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Morris Day And The Time. 18+ $35-? 7p.
Nu Jazz Festival present.
http://www.tommyboy.com/dela
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresstheatre.com
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Green Day. All ages. $25 7:30p.
http://greenday.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Fourplay. 18+ $30-80 8p.
WNUA presents.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Miss America Pageant (since 1921). Yearly. Live. 8-10p.
Live from Atlantic City.
http://www.missamerica.com
ABC. http://www.abc7.com
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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.
09.18: Abortions - Who Has Them and Why, w/ Slide Show?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.
No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://www.localendar.com/public/edgecome
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 9p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
09.18: Egg Battle; Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Sugunama.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.
"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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"Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.
THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Sa/Su 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
09.18: Tall Paul, Billy the Kid, Seneca, more.
http://spundae.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Parking sometimes hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2004.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10 11p-5a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2004.09.19:    ^
Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
630/830-1587 http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Rock-n-roll Gymnastics Tour. All ages. $65-85 4p.
Featuring Special Guest JoJo.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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"Another State Of Mind" All ages. $21 7p.
A benefit for David-James and Sonya Figueroa w/ members of Caviar, Billy Corgan, Giant Step, Kill Hannah, Rick Nielsen, Nick Tremulis, Dj Ric Addy...
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Lauryn Hill. 18+ $35 7p.
Nu Jazz Festival presents.
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresstheatre.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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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2004.09.20:    ^
Estrojam. -Sunday Yearly.
A woman driven music and culture fest w/ film, music, art, workshops. Over a dozen performers. See site for schedule.
http://www.estrojam.org
Various venues. W Hotel, Wicker Park, Schubas, Martyrs, Metro, ...
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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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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, free. Reruns at midnt, 9a, 6p. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!" Usually followed by "Tough Crowd" w/ Collin Quinn. An excellent hour of sceptical thinkers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.09.21:    ^
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 on cable.
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Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
http://derklempner.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.
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 2004.09.22:    ^
Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.
Day in fall when the night and day are of equal length. Official start of the fall season.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Wednesdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.
Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. First entrance just east of RT 53 on Higgins.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Area big name DJs join resident Chris Gin. $2 domestics, $5 RedBull/vodkas.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-1699, 1600 W Grand. At Ashland.
http://www.bettysbluestarlounge.com
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Thursday 2004.09.23:    ^
Start of Libra. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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"Sink, Sank, Sunk..." Spectacle '04. -Sunday.
An outdoor event of massive proportions, w/ parades, dazzling performances, and a dream-like lantern procession.
312/850-8440
Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 West 19th Street. Chinatown, North of RedLine Cermak stop.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Thursdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.
Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. Enter on the south side of Higgins, first entrance just east of Rt 53.
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Chaka Khan w/ Slum Village. 18+ $35+ 8p.
Nu Jazz Festival presents.
http://www.chakakhan.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresstheatre.com
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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-Th 10a-7p, 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://cityofchicago.org
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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.
07.24-01.02: Stalemate - ambiguity and existential crisis.
07.10-01.09: Soft Edge - Subtlety and organic materials.
10.01-10.31: Sam Salisbury paintings.
11.05-11.28: Huong Ngo - security fixation parody.
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.
PIER WALK outdoor scultpure show now on display.
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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
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. $10-18+ 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. $6-10, 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. $8.75 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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
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, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.
Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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2004.09.17