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2005.04.22 (week 408)

Creating Change

Creating Change

RECOMMENDED EVENTS THIS WEEK:
  Ongoing: "Secret Place, Sacred Space" at Woman Made Gallery.
  Ongoing: Redmoon's "The Cabinet" at Viaduct Theater.
  Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
  Fr: * Earth Day.
  Ongoing: "A Lot Like Love" now playing everywhere.
  Ongoing: "The Interpreter" now playing everywhere.
  Ongoing: * Chicago Improv Festival at Athenaeum Theatre.
  Ongoing: VERSION 05 at Various locations.
  ..-Th: Earth Day Observance at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
  Fr: Enterprise new episode on UPN.
  Fr: Audioslave at Aragon Ballroom.
  Fr: Snoop Dogg at Allstate Arena.
  Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
  Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
  Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
  Sa: Moby at Riviera Theatre.
  Sa: * WE drum TRIBE at Northwestern University.
  Sa: Elton John at Allstate Arena.
  Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
  Sa: Whiplash at Bottom Lounge.
  Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
  Sa: Godskitchen at Vision Nightclub.
  Sa: Iron Chef on FOOD.
  Su: Full Moon.
  Su: * Passover.
  Su: Patty Griffin at Park West.
  Su: New Power Party (Prince) at Berlin.
  Su: Late Night Show and Tell at SpareRoom.
  Su: Weekly Coffeehouse at The Burkhart Underground.
  Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
  Mo-Su: * TV Turnoff Week.
  Mo: Metropolis at Bungalow.
  Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
  We: * Administrative Professionals Day.
  We: Schadenfreude at Double Door.
  We: South Park on COM.
  We: Backspin at Betty's Blue Star Lounge.
  We: Future Roots drum&bass at Streetside Cafe.
  Th: * Take Your Child to Work Day.
  Th: The John Popper Project at Park West.
  Th: * "Standard" drum&bass monthly at Liar's Club.
  Th: Planet Earth at Neo.

Ongoing:
  "Secret Place, Sacred Space" -2005.05.12 We-Fr
  noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
    "...a deep and familiar chord of healing from specific pain
    or loss by creating work that was confrontational, factual, or in memorial..."
    Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
    http://www.womanmade.org
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  Redmoon's "The Cabinet" -2005.06.05 18+ $15-25 Sa 6+9p,
  Su 3p, We-Fr 9p.
    "Haunting spectacle in minature, sets the story of the murderous
    Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Ceseare in an off-kilter
    world of puppetry and intricate machinery."
    312/850-8440 http://redmoon.org
    Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
    http://www.viaducttheater.com
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  Now playing.
    Eros, Fever Pitch,
    Sahara, Beauty Shop,
    Sin City, Guess Who,
    Melinda and Melinda,
    Miss Congeniality 2, Robots,
    Hostage, Constantine,
    Son of the Mask, ...
    Theaters Everywhere.
    http://bedno.com/movies
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  Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.
    Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes
    StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller
   -coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead,
    U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner,
    Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
    http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
    Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
    http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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  Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
    8p Fr,Mo-We: Meet the Fockers -
    Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand,
    Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, ...
    10p Fr,Mo-We: Man of the House -
    Tommy Lee Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Christina Milian, ...
    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 2005.04.22:
  * Earth Day (since 1970). Yearly.
    Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation
    and reclamation of nature.
    http://www.earthday.com
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  "A Lot Like Love" now playing.
    W/ Ashton Kutcher, Amanda Peet, ...
    http://www.lotlikelove.com
    Theaters Everywhere.
    http://bedno.com/movies
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  "The Interpreter" now playing.
    Sydney Pollack w/ Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, ...
    http://www.interpretermovie.com
    Theaters Everywhere.
    http://bedno.com/movies
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  * Chicago Improv Festival (since 1998).
  2005.05.01 Yearly. $0-25 Various times.
    Includes visitors from SNL, ComedySportz, Annoyance, Mad TV,
    dozens of locals. More than a week at several venues including
    The Theatre Building (1225 W Belmont) and Playground (3209 N Halsted).
    773/935-9810 http://www.cif.com
    Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
    http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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  VERSION 05 (since 2002). -2005.05.01.
    Festival combining visual and performing arts with activism
    and creative uses of new technologies.
    http://www.lumpen.com/version_05/index.html
    Various locations.
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  Earth Day Observance. -Thursday Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5p.
    Speeches and activities all week.
    773/665-4682 http://www.chicagoearthmonth.com
    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/549-0606,
    2430 N Cannon. Lincoln Park.
    http://www.chias.org
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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.
    04.22: In a Mirror, Darkly (094) - In the mirror universe,
    Commander Archer mutinies against Captain Forrest in order
    to capture a future Earth ship found in Tholian space.
    http://www.startrek.com
    UPN/WPWR. May repeat late Sunday.
    http://www.upn.com
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  Audioslave. All ages. $35 7:30p.
    http://audioslave.com
    Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence.
    Near Red line Lawrence stop.
    http://www.aragon.com
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  Snoop Dogg. $45 7:30p.
    http://snoopdogg.com
    Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
    http://www.allstatearena.com
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  Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 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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  Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988).
  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 2005.04.23:
  Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack.
  Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
    04.23: Chicago Theaters.
    Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
    http://www.chgocitytours.com
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  Moby. 18+ $29 7:30p.
    http://moby.com
    Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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  * WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30p.
    "Community Drumming Circle for all. Gather & join our highest
    intentions together with the intensity & concentration to charge
    the planet with the power of our collective rhythms to vibrate peace
    & healing and broadcast these potent energies into the lens of our
    growing satellite, instructing the ether, programming for peaceful
    change & prosperity."
    04.23: Observing Earth Day, Lunar Eclipse, and Passover.
    http://www.shedrums.com
    Northwestern University, Sheridan at Clark, Evanston.
    Stone Circle Fire-pit On The Landfill, South End of Campus.
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  Elton John. $45-125 8p.
    http://eltonjohn.com
    Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
    http://www.allstatearena.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.
    04.23: Earth Day Speaker: Cold Energy - new science principle.
    312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
    Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln.
    Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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  Whiplash. Monthly. 21+ $10+ 10p-3a.
    Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJs Chilliwinters
    and WEiRD Sketch spinning hard & dark alternative dance.
    Dress code: F*t*, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber
    goth, fantasy character, period costume.
    Newly moved from SpyBar, now somewhat more low-key.
    http://www.whiplashchicago.com
    Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton.
    One block West of Belmont/Clark.
    http://www.thebottomlounge.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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  Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
    Replaces Spundae. Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well,
    extraordinary venue and crowd.
    04.23: DJs ATB, Kyle Szmurlo, JJ Perez, Spin, ...
    http://www.godskitchen.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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  Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from
  Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.
    Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
    04.23: Salmon battle.
    http://www.foodtv.com
    FOOD. On cable.
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Sunday 2005.04.24:
  Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
    http://www.almanac.com
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  * Passover. A most important Jewish festival.
  -2006.04.13 Yearly.
    Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC.
    Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first
    and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals.
    The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of
    the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year. Observance begins at sundown of
    evening before listed start date. See the 1956 masterpiece
    "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston.
    http://judaism.about.com
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  Patty Griffin. All ages. $28.50 7:30p.
    Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
    http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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 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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  Late Night Show and Tell. All ages. Free 9p-12a.
    "People are invited to share their own creative work, answering
    the question What have you made that creates change? Bring ideas,
    objects, art, writing, performance, and your imagination. Anti
    Gravity Surprise promises to provide munchies, blank walls,
    and good conversation."
    http://www.antigravitysurprise.org
    SpareRoom, 2416 W North.
    http://www.spareroomchicago.org
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  Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999).
  Sundays All ages. $5 Donation 9p-1a.
    Newly resumed for one final month! 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, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman,
    Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
    http://www.adultswim.com
    TOON. On cable.
    http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.04.25:
  * TV Turnoff Week (since 1994).
  Rediscover real life. -Sunday Yearly.
    "What happens during a seven-day experiment in life without TV?
    A whole new space to think emerges. You find yourself passing
    time in ways you never expected. And you start to wonder: when
    I reach for the remote, who is really in control?"
    NEW They're now selling a $10 universal remote
    "TV-B-Gone" which turns off any TV.
    Also promotes "Media Carta", a campaign against content
    control by corporate interests.
    http://adbusters.org/campaigns/tvturnoff
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  Metropolis. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
    Smorgasborg of electro, nu/no wave, industrial, synthpop,
    italo and rock stuff DJs Trancid, Rayalin3 and Mr. Bobby.
    http://www.modsquare.com
    Bungalow, 1622 W Belmont. Just West of Ashland/Lincoln.
    http://www.bungalowlounge.com
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  Boom Boom Room (since 1991).
  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
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Wednesday 2005.04.27:
  * Administrative Professionals Day.
  Last Wednesday in April Yearly.
    Day to honor and be kind to professional administrative
    assistants.
    http://www.iaap-hq.org
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  Schadenfreude. 21+ Doors 8p. 9p.
    Part of Improv Fest.
    http://www.schadenfreude.net
    Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
    Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
    http://www.doubledoor.com
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  South Park new episode. Wednesdays 9p.
    COM. On cable.
    http://www.comedycentral.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.
    04.27: Frankie Vega.
    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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  Future Roots drum&bass. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
    Drum&Bass, Broken Beat, Funk, Dub; w/ R&S Soundsystem DJs:
    Stunna, Radiata, Pipeline, 40oz, guests. $3 Goose Island
    Drafts, tasty food.
    04.27: DJ Alley Cat.
    http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
    Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage.
    At Kedzie.
    http://streetsidecafe.net
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Thursday 2005.04.28:
  * Take Your Child to Work Day (since 1993).
  4th Thursday in April Yearly.
    Parent's opportunity to educate their children on the nature
    of employment.
    http://takeourdaughterstowork.org
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  The John Popper Project. Ages? $22.50 7:30p.
    W/ DJ Logic.
    Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
    http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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  * "Standard" drum&bass monthly. Last Thursdays 21+ $0-10 9p-2a.
    Cheap drinks. $1 Summits, $ Effens.
    04.28: "HIVE", w/ Ciro, MF, Midway.
    http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
    Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Just west of Ashland.
    http://www.liarsclub.com
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  Planet Earth (since 1994). 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. Just South of Fullerton.
    Sometimes parking rare.
    http://neo-chicago.com
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