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2004.12.31 (week 392)

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RECOMMENDED EVENTS THIS WEEK:
  Seasonal: * Redmoon Winter Pageant.
  Ongoing: "Beyond the Sea" now playing everywhere.
  ..-Su: * Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
  ..-Su: Holiday Sports Festival at McCormick Place.
  ..-Mo: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
  Fr: New Years Eve.
  Fr+Sa: TV Marathons.
  Fr+Sa: * Tributosaurus (The Who) at Martyrs'.
  Fr: Safe Alcohol-free Family Events Night.
  Fr: * Navy Pier Festivities.
  Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
  Fr: Various NYE club parties.
  Fr: * First Night Evanston.
  Fr: Harmonious NYE Celebration at Holmes Place Gym.
  Fr: Umphrey's Mcgee at Riviera Theatre.
  Fr: "Reverse" New Years Eve at TBA.
  Fr: Last Race of the Year at Heartland Cafe.
  Fr: Mike Epps New Year's Eve Party at Arie Crown Theater.
  Fr: Rock 'N Roll Ball at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom.
  Fr: Schizoclub Gallery New Year's Eve Party.
  Fr: * "New Wave" (drum&bass) NYE at SmallBar.
  Fr: Local H at Double Door.
  Fr: Poi Dog Pondering at Park West.
  Fr: * Synesthesia "Class of 04" NYE Bash at Darkroom.
  Fr: Cracker at House of Blues.
  Fr: Penny buses and trains on CTA.
  Sa: New Years Day.
  Sa: Iron Chef America marathon on FOOD.
  Sa: Hair Of The Dog Dance Party at Double Door.
  Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
  Sa: Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
  Su: Earth at Perihelion.
  Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
  Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin.
  Tu: Was Not Was at House of Blues.
  Tu: VNV Nation at Metro.
  Tu: FINAL Noctronica at SmartBar.
  We: Women Obsession at Berlin.
  We: Elvis 70th Birthday Spectacular at House of Blues.
  We: Funk the Mental at Sonotheque.
  We: Future Roots (drum&bass) at Streetside Cafe.
  Th: Epiphany.
  Th: Bone Thugs N Harmony at House of Blues.

Seasonal:

  * Winter Wonderfest. -2005.01.02 Yearly. All ages. Free
  admission, $12 equipment rental / all day activities
  pass, coupons available. (Fr/Sa -10p) Daily 10a-8p.
    Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter
    wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees,
    sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main
    town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large
    inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen
    to children's wishes in a mountain top village. Closed
    12.25, open -11:45p 12.31.
    Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking,
    or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
    http://www.navypier.com

  Winter Vacation. -2005.01.03 Yearly.
    Chicago Public Schools.
    http://www.cps.k12.il.us

  * Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2005.01.11
  Yearly. All ages. $? Times?
    Secular celebration of the changing seasons and the
    coming of Winter takes a new, whimsical form every
    year. Filled with Redmoon's trademark mix of music,
    puppetry, mask, and physical performance. The cast
    includes dozens of children from Redmoon's outreach
    programs alongside adult volunteer and professional
    performers.
    http://www.redmoon.org
    Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.

Ongoing:

  Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival. Almost 100
  different courts planned. -Sunday Yearly. All ages.
  10a-4p.
    Includes tournaments and play zones. Spectators free,
    registration and fee to participate. Enjoy bungee run,
    climbing wall, bowling, fishing, aerobics, boxing,
    golf, ping-pong, badminton, four square, double dutch,
    tennis, adventure, whiffle ball, fencing, more.
    312/744-3315 http://www.choosechicago.com
    McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. S A1-2, N B1-2.
    http://www.mccormickplace.com

  Umphrey's Mcgee. -Friday $49 18+ 7:30p.
    "The Best Show On Earth"
    http://umphreysmcgee.com
    Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.

  Now playing.
    Fat Albert, Meet The Fockers, The Life Aquatic, A
    Series of Unfortunate Events, Spanglish, The Aviator,
    Closer, Finding Neverland, SpongeBob, The Polar
    Express, Kinsey, The Incredibles, Surviving Christmas,
    ...
    Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies

  Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+
  (ID reqd) $5.
    8p Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Team America - Trey Parker and Matt
    Stone.
    10p Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: SouthPark - Trey Parker, Matt
    Stone, ...
    Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the
    corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
    http://www.brewview.com

Friday 2004.12.31:

  New Years Eve. Yearly.
    Last day of the year. Typically observed with a
    countdown to midnight, at which time one kisses the
    nearest person. Celebrate with confetti and champagne.
    http://www.theholidayspot.com/newyear

  "Beyond the Sea" now playing.
    The Bobby Darin story w/ Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth,
    John Goodman, Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn, Greta
    Scacchi, Caroline Aaron, Peter Cincotti, Michael Byrne,
    Matt Rippy, Gary Whelan, William Ullrich, ...
    http://www.beyondtheseathemovie.com
    Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies

  Clubbing elite NYE parties. 21+.
    Well produced and restrictively priced mainstream
    parties: John Barleycorn, Le Passage, Zentra, Crobar,
    Palmer House, Whisky Blue, Funky Buddha, Cherry Red,
    Four, Narcisse, Sound-Bar, Circus, Biology Bar, ...
    http://chicagoscene.com

  Other noteworthy parties. Yearly. 21+.
    Neo ($15+ includes Champagne), Berlin ($10 warped
    anti-party), Exit ($60 New Years Evil w/ The Effigies),
    Spin, Circuit, HotHouse, everyplace else.

  TV Marathons. -Saturday Yearly. All ages. Free.
    SCI playing continuous original Twilight Zone for 48
    hours, other networks (Spike, MTV, VH1, DSC, Bravo)
    doing similar.
    http://tv.yahoo.com

  * Navy Pier Festivities. Yearly. All ages. Free
  2p-12:30a.
    In addition to several major private parties, all
    public facilities at the Pier will be open for special
    extended hours! Enjoy the IMax, Carousel, ice skating
    and more all the way until the city fireworks
    spectacular around 11:40p. Also some of the cruises
    still have tickets available.
    Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free
    trolley.
    http://www.navypier.com

  Safe Alcohol-free Family Events (S.A.F.E.) Night (since
  1995). Yearly. All ages. Free Various times. 4p.
    Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Substance Abuse
    Policy. Events at some fifty locations citywide
    including community centers, churches, schools, park
    district facilities, etc. All include entertainment,
    music, games, food and activities for all ages. See
    site for details.
    312/747-2606 http://cityofchicago.org

  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

  * First Night Evanston (since 1993). Becoming an
  excellent and pleasant scene. No alcohol. Yearly. All
  ages. $8-12 6p-?a.
    Entertainment at over a dozen locations; Jazz, blues,
    salsa, comedy, puppets, art, circus, bike races,
    parade, fireworks at midnight. See site for details.
    http://firstnightevanston.org
    847/289-4248, Davis at Orrington, Evanston. Take Purple
    line to Main.

  Harmonious New Year's Eve Celebration. 18+ $65-85 8p-2a.
    Alcohol and tobacco free. Six hours of breema, Tai Chi,
    Kirtan Singing, Chlorine-free pool and hot tub, co-ed
    sauna and steam room, yoga, bodywork, astrology, veggie
    dinner and snax, music and dance.
    Holmes Place Gym, 355 E Grand. W of Navy Pier.
    Some $8 parking.
    http://www.iwomp.com

  "Reverse" New Years Eve. 18+ $10 8p-?a.
    Danny The Wildchild, Mark Almaria, Paul Anthony, Ry-N,
    MF, Martin Stoy, Knex, Billy-O, Adonis Childs, Alex
    Zelenka, Steve Ecks, Carla Starla, Regge, Raymond Baer,
    Rue, Lex.
    708/216-9703 http://eclecticgrooves.com
    Location TBA.

  Last Race of the Year. Athletes United for Peace 5K.
  Yearly. $20 8p.
    Probable HeartlandCafe/RedLineTap/NoExit NYE party
    after.
    Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
    http://www.heartlandcafe.com

  Mike Epps New Year's Eve Party. Ages? $37.50-62.50 8p.
    "Jup & Bap Present"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0258402
    Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in
    McCormick Place.
    http://www.ariecrown.com

  Rock 'N Roll Ball. Yearly. 21+ $85+ 8p-2a.
    National headline beands perform. Includes food and
    drink tickets, party favors and dancing. One of the
    city's largest parties. Good view of fireworks show at
    midnight. Simulcast on ABC7.
    312/836-4299 http://www.bigcreekevents.com
    Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
    Take the free trolley.
    http://www.navypier.com

  Schizoclub Gallery New Year's Eve Party. Ages? $? 8p-?a.
    Live music (Josef Levitis' flamenco guitar for esthetes
    and Lena Potapova's elecronic improvisation for those
    who aren't quite human), food, dancing, body painting,
    prizes, more. Call to reserve.
    http://www.schizoclub.com/newyear.html
    Schizo Club, 312/498-3547, 2054 W Chicago.
    http://www.schizoclub.com

  * "New Wave" NYE. 21+ Free 9p-?a.
    Poorly named understated event w/ cutting edge DJs
    Snuggles & Casper, Glyde & Poolside, Carbide & MF. #3
    Stoli.
    http://bassbythepound.com
    SmallBar, 773/772-2727, 2049 W Division. Wicker Park.
    Just west of Damen.

  Local H. 21+ $55 Doors 8p. 9p.
    W/ Detroit Cobras. Price includes beer, water, soda,
    wine, and well drinks.
    http://www.localh.com
    Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker
    Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
    http://www.doubledoor.com

  Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $40 Doors 7p. 9p.
    W/ Lost Souls Of The Great Lakes.
    http://poidogpondering.com
    Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
    http://www.parkwestchicago.com

  * Synesthesia "Class of 04" NYE Bash. 21+ $20 9p-2a.
    DJs Tommy Sunshine, Tobias, Trancid. CD giveaway.
    Complimentary Champagne toast. Video installation.
    Yearbook photos taken. John B hosts.
    http://syne.tv
    Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
    http://darkroombar.com

  Cracker. 21+ $85+ 9:30p.
    W/ Michael Tolcher, in the Back Porch Restaurant.
    http://www.crackersoul.com
    House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
    http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago

  Penny buses and trains. Yearly. 10p-6a.
    Also some extended hours. Not all lines participate.
    CTA, 708/836-7000. http://www.transitchicago.com

  * Tributosaurus. -Saturday 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."
    12.31-01.01: The Who.
    http://tributosaurus.com
    Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
    http://martyrslive.com

Saturday 2005.01.01:

  New Years Day. Legal holiday. Yearly.
    Observed by the making of New Year's resolutions,
    personal commitments to specific behavioral changes.
    http://www.how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution.com

  Iron Chef America Mini-Marathon. Fiercely competitive
  cooking translated from Japan. All ages. Free. 8p-3a.
    Eight consecutive episodes featuring battles with great
    American chefs.
    http://www.foodtv.com
    FOOD. On cable.

  Hair Of The Dog Dance Party. 21+ Free! Doors 8p. 9p.
    W/ DJs Vnlo, Mzzo, Whatupdoh, Stick, Dirty Hippy,
    Scratch Spinnington, Get Gay, Pull Start, Diaper Rash,
    Schnitzel, Yellow Fever.
    Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker
    Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
    http://www.doubledoor.com

  "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

  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.
    Wicker Park, 1blk N of North/Milwaukee.
    http://www.cansbar.com

Sunday 2005.01.02:

  Earth at Perihelion. Our orbit's nearest point to the
  sun. Yearly.
    Fortunately by cosmic standards we're close to circular
    at 147.5-152.6Mkm (91.7-94.8Mmi).
    http://aa.usno.navy.mil

  "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,
    Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan,
    more.
    http://www.adultswim.com
    TOON. On cable. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com

Monday 2005.01.03:

  Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
    Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini,
    JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars
    and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art
    sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
    http://www.music-101.com
    Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At
    Webster.
    http://www.jazzitup.com

Tuesday 2005.01.04:

  Was Not Was. 21+ $25+ Doors 7:30p. 8:45p.
    http://www.zerecords.com/artists/artist.php?id=38
    House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
    http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago

  FINAL Noctronica. 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
    Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs
    (censored) and Gremlin.
    http://agppresents.com
    SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line
    Addison stop.
    http://www.smartbarchicago.com

  VNV Nation. 18+ $23-26 10p.
    "Cult-status ebm/future pop gods VNV NATION return to
    Chicago on their 2005 Matter+Form US mini-tour with
    special guest CodeR23, a Front 242 side project
    featuring Patrick Codenys and Richard 23" w/ DJ Weird
    Sketch.
    http://vnvnation.com
    Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line
    Addison stop.
    http://www.metrochicago.com

Wednesday 2005.01.05:

  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

  Elvis 70th Birthday Spectacular. 18+ $18+ 8p.
    House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
    http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago

  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, live visuals by Merkaba, $2 PBRs, $4 Cosmos.
    01.05: Dave Siska (WNUR), Kate Simko.
    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

  Future Roots. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
    Drum&Bass, Broken Beat, Funk, Dub; w/ R&S Soundsystem
    DJs: Stunna, Radiata, Pipeline, 40oz. $3 Goose Island
    Drafts, tasty food.
    http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
    Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage. At
    Kedzie.
    http://streetsidecafe.net

Thursday 2005.01.06:

  Epiphany. Yearly.
    Observes the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, 12
    days after Christmas.
    http://christianity.miningco.com

  Bone Thugs N Harmony. 18+ $22+ Doors 7:30p. 9p.
    http://www.bonethugsnharmony
    House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
    http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago

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