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2004.10.29 (week 383)

"Anger is more useful than despair."
RECOMMENDED:
Sa: Haunted Elevated Train Rides (Sa/Su/Th).
..-Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
..-Su: "Fear and Fun" at Navy Pier.
..-Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
..-Su: Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Su: Ghost Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
..-Su: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park (Fr/Sa/Su).
..-Su: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
..-Su: The Zodiac Effect at Live Bait Theater.
Ongoing: 500 Clown Frankenstein at Loop Theater.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Su).
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: "Fabrications" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Dada Chicago at Inside Out Art Studio.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Yellowcard at Riviera Theatre.
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Seasonal:    ^
Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Sa/Su/Th Yearly. All ages. Free Th-Fr 6p, Sa 10a.
Come early for tickets, first come first serve.
http://877chicago.com
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2004.10.30 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $7 7-10p.
Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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"Fear and Fun" -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $8 for full access wristband. Pier hours.
The Haunted Ship of Navy Pier, includes some trick-or-treating, kid's craft corner and entertainment Pier-wide.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $$ Fr 5-11p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-8p.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2004.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.
Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Midnight Circus performers.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2004.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Also sponsors a "haunted graveyard" a block away. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.
VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Trails of Terror. 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park. Fr/Sa/Su -2004.10.31 Yearly. 8+ $6-8 6:30-9:30p.
Wax Museum of Horror, Land of the Killer Toys, Tunnel of Terror, witches, werewolves, zombies, maze, food.
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25 7-11p.
Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and now new scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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The Zodiac Effect. -2004.10.31 Ages? $25 10p.
Mention BEDNO.COM for 20% off.
"80 minute pulse pounding theatrical stage show presenting paranormal illusions. Demonstrations blend unusual psychic feats of illusion, hypnosis, intuition, and super human ability! You'll witness spoons bend, defy physics with a mere thought, secrets revealed, future events foretold" and much more. An intimate experience w/ only 75 seats.
http://www.zodiaceffect.com
Live Bait Theater, 773/871-1212, 3914 N Clark.
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500 Clown Frankenstein. -2004.11.13 $10-15 Th-Su.
"Intense physical comedy with energy, daring and grace."
Loop Theater, 312/744-5667 (LOOP), 8 E Randolph.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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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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Ongoing:    ^
Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2004.11.20 Yearly. Ages? $12 Various days and times.
Showcase of experimental new plays.
773/267-6742
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/274-6660, 7001 N Glenwood.
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"Fabrications" -2004.11.11 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Artworks challenge viewer to question gender roles and distinctions between objects of art, fashion and domesticity.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Dada Chicago. Mask/Theater Workshops. -2004.10.30 18+ $75--$220--$295 1p.
A week of workshops and a FREE final performance that is a Dadaist invitation to a brutalist explosion for creative people of all areas of art and culture. Christopher Hustert of Germany and Jeff Semmerling of the USA bring their energies together to create a truly unique experience. Physical and movement collage, mask creation, movement and performance that provoke Dada will be explored.
773/404-4399
Inside Out Art Studio, 773/697-5012, 2005 W Montrose. Near Brown line Damen Stop.
http://maskartists.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.
Surviving Christmas, The Grudge, The Machinist, Team America: World Police, Hijacking Catastrophe, The Final Cut, Shall We Dance?, Being Julia, Eulogy, Stage Beauty, Around the Bend, Primer, Taxi, Shark Tale, What the bleep, A Dirty Shame, Shaun of the Dead, The Last Shot, Ghost in the Shell 2, Sky Captain, ...
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 Randi Rhodes after, and Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" (8-11p).
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available locally 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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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 (Fr,Tu-Th): Bourne Supremacy - Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, ...
10p (Fr,Tu-Th): Alien vs Predator - Aliens, predators, .
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 2004.10.29:    ^
Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Yellowcard. Ages? $21 6p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Scorpions. All ages. $29-40 7p.
W/ Tesla, Keith Emerson.
http://www.the-scorpions.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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String Cheese Incident. -Saturday All ages. $28-57 7p.
http://www.stringcheeseincident.com
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://public.eventbooking.com/public_calendar.asp?pwl=E9.265E
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
10.29: Borderland: When genetic supermen left over from the Eugenics Wars hijack a Klingon ship, Archer must rely on their creator, the criminal Dr. Arik Soong (Brent Spiner), to help hunt them down and avert an interstellar war.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. http://www.upn.com
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Jackie Mason. Fr/Sa 18+ $30 7:30p.
One of the greatest stand-up comics of all time.
http://www.jackiemason.com
Zanies North, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Off Rt 60 near Deerpath.
http://www.zaniesvernonhills.com
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Wilco. -Sunday All ages. $23+ Three shows. 7:30p.
http://www.wilcoworld.net
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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CD Sampler Concert. $30+ 8p.
WNUA 95.5FM Presents Three Smooth Tenors: R.Elliot, K.Whalum, S.Cole.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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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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Evil Beaver. 21+ $10 Doors 8p. 10p.
W/ The Beer Nuts, Atari Star.
http://www.ridethebeaver.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Johnny Love Prehalloween Party. 18+ $? Free beer. 10p.
The opaque project and ghostly international present: DJs(?): Kill Memory Crash, James T Cotton, Hidden Variable, Johnny Love, subK, Marlon Montez.
http://www.theopaqueproject.com
The Transmission Gallery, 312/666-9143, 840 W Washington.
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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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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 2004.10.30:    ^
Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2004.11.14 Yearly. Various times.
HUNDREDS of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. 2003: "Saving+Spending, addresses the many economic systems we create, and choices we make, as individuals, organizations, governments, and entire societies. We believe the arts and humanities can go far toward illuminating the science of economics in its many forms."
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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World Vegan Day party. Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5p.
5K Fun Run 10:30a, Banana Eating Contest noon, Free Food from the Chicago Diner 12:30p, Talk by noted animal rights philosopher Tom Regan 1p, Iron Chef contest 3p, ...
http://www.worldveganday.org
University of Chicago Campus, 5706 S University. Reynolds Club.
http://vegan.uchicago.edu
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
10.30: Pilsen and Little Village.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Shrine Workshop Vehicle (SWV). All ages. $? 12-3p.
Build a shrine to celebrate the memory of loved ones who have passed away.
312/850-8440
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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* Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. Yearly. 12-2p.
Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Spooky Skate Rave (since 1999). Yearly. 2p.
Intermediate and advanced bladers COME OUT for this large group rolling tour of famous haunted local spots. Costume required, also bring a bag of candy to give out on Michigan avenue. A BLAST every year! See the photos. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned, protective gear (esp. helmet) strongly requested.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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Dada Soiree. Free Student Revival Performance. All ages. Free 3-4:30p.
Final presentation of workshop results with historic recreation potential for an adventuresome audience. Taught by internationally known artist, performer, choreographer, dancer, mime, Christopher Hustert (Germany).
773/697-5012 http://www.clownwork.de
Dank Haus, 4740 N Western, 6th floor. Near Brown line Lawrence stop.
http://www.maskartists.com
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Social Distortion. All ages. $25 6p.
http://socialdistortion.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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G. Love & Special Sauce. 18+ $27.50 8p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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** Lord Of The Drinks: Return Of The Bling (since 1986). Yearly. Ages? $45-50 8p-?a.
Chicago's "Largest and Wildest" Halloween shindig, J.R.R. Tolkien theme this year, includes open bar, un-dead (live) music, dancing and hors d'oeuvres.
http://www.atomicimaging.com
Golan Productions, 312/649-1800, 1501 N Magnolia. West bank of Chicago River.
http://www.golan.tv
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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.
10.30: Special Pre-Election Program / Debate Michael Brennan.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Dance With The Dead Halloween Costume Bash (since 2002). 21+ $25 9p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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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** "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5+ 10p-5a.
THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
10.30: Halloween party!
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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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.
RSVP on site for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
10.30: BT "live laptop symphony", Nu Nrg "live", Alex Peace, $500 costume contest.
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 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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Monsters Ball. 18+ $18+ 12a.
Iguana Body Jewelry Presents. Featuring DJs Josh The Freak 1, Speed, Erik K.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sunday 2004.10.31:    ^
* Halloween - BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo! Yearly.
Perfect goth wedding night. Also a cool birthday ;).
http://www.halloween.com
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Daylight Savings Time ends. Set clocks back to 1a. Last Sunday in October Yearly. 2a.
Daylight Savings Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Daylight Savings Time starts on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October.
http://www.standardtime.com
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Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Adult and kids runs. Yearly. $20-25 9a.
Popular Halloween athletic event, includes costume contest.
Montrose Harbor.
http://www.caprievents.com/trick/trick_treat.htm
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* All Ages Gothic Halloween gathering. All ages. $7 6-11p.
Mistress of Scaremonies Michelle Noire and others present bands: Nightmare Organism (from Dallas), Bio Carbon 13, more; and DJs: Seraph, Engelsstaub, Jandervk, Transit. No alcohol served, ample street parking. Free entrance to EXIT after for 21+ w/ handstamp.
http://www.gothiccouncilofchicago.com/belmontundead
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park. LSD to Hollywood then north on Sherdian.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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Shrine Workshop Vehicle (SWV). All ages. $? 6:30-9:30p.
Build a shrine to celebrate the memory of loved ones who have passed away.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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The Hexum Brothers. Rock For Kerry. All ages. $16 7p.
Nick Hexum Of 311.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Mancow's Slimeball party. All ages. $25+ 7:30p.
Featuring Jet And The Donnas.
http://www.jettheband.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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An Evening w/ David Sedaris. All ages. $23+ 8p.
Clear Channel event.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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** Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. Yearly. 21+ $12 (Doors 7p) 8p.
Featuring Local H and Caviar as Oasis, Woolworthy as Poison, Giant Step as Elvis Costello And The Attractions, The Last Vegas as Creedence Clearwater Revival, American Motherload as Alice In Chains, Empyrean as Weezer, Blackbox as Rick James.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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Aqua Teen Hunger Force Marathon! All ages. Free 10p-4a.
SIX HOURS of the most bizarre cartoon ever made.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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**** NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 18+!!! $10 11p-4a.
THE SINGLE BEST Halloween party in Chicago for the goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes costume contest with prizes, CD raffle, overworked bar staff, fashion performances, treats for everyone!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Monday 2004.11.01:    ^
All Saints Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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Network sweeps. -2004.11.29 Yearly.
Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Tears for Fears. 18+ $35.50 Doors 7p. 8p.
http://tearsforfears.net
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2004.11.02:    ^
All Souls Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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**** General Election Day. 1st Tuesdays after 1st Monday.
The most important election in our lives.
http://chicagoelections.com
Polling places everywhere.
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"Apocalyptic Possibilities" 18+ Free 6p-?a.
DVD Screenings of "Journeys With George" and "Fahrenheit 9/11" plus Rock 'n' Roll Karaoke with live band!
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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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 2004.11.03:    ^
Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2004.11.14 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Beyond the Catwalk: New Views on Fashion. Discussion of fashion as clothing & commentary. 21+ $12 2 5:30p.
Lynn Ellenberger, co-owner of Chicago boutique "Flirt," and Rebecca Epstein, calendar editor at LA CityBeat, take a provocative look at fashion and popular culture. Wine and beer included in admission.
312/255-3778 http://www.newberry.org/friends/chapter.html
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W. Walton St. 3 blocks south fo Clark/Division red line or north of Chicago red line.
http://www.newberry.org
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 6p-12a.
W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, then 80s theme midnt-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ Free. 9p-2a.
Chris Widman (WLUWs Abstract Science) & Don Solo showcase futurefunk, jazztronica, freakstep, & triphop from around the world on Sonotheque's audiophilic sound system. $2 PBRs, $4 Cosmos!
11.03: Detroit Underground Tour: DJs Kero, Derek Michael, Quantazelle. Visuals by Merkaba.
773/275-2552 http://www.cardiojam.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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South Park new episode. Wednesdays 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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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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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 Early show 7p, late show 10:30p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.03: The Smiths.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Thursday 2004.11.04:    ^
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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Beastie Boys. All ages. $31-41 7:30p.
http://beastieboys.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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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Mark Farina. 18+ $21 11p.
http://markfarina.net
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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