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2005.12.09 (week 441)

Be Good!
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs and Recipes.
..-Fr: Best Holiday Decorated Houses Tour.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: A Winter Wonderland at Cuneo.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: 500 Clown Christmas Carol at The Storefront Theater.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: "From Nothing" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Cubicle" An Office Space Musical! at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: The Awesome 80s Prom at The Ballroom at Radio Star.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
..-Su: Gem and Jewelry Show in Rosemont.
Ongoing: "Chronicles of Narnia" now playing everywhere.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "Algorhythm" at Lava Lounge.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Nocturna at Metro.
Fr: BT Live: Laptop Symphony at Vision Nightclub.
...
Seasonal:    ^
** FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2005.12.25 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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* Best Holiday Decorated Houses Tour. TWO TOURS ONLY. -Friday Yearly. All ages. $25+.
By Mary Edsey, author of the award-winning guidebook "The Best Christmas Decorations in Chicagoland". View spectacular displays in the northwest suburbs. See everything from a 30' snowman to a 3-story Christmas tree that pops through the roof of a 2-story home. The approximate 2 hour tour includes a dozen displays in Rosemont, Niles, DesPlaines and Lincolnwood.
12.09: Leaves from Schaumburg Public Library, 130 S Roselle Road, 847-985-4000, 6:30-10:30p.
888/404-9402 http://christmashouses.com
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2005.12.22 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr/Sa -9p 11a.
50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.22.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2005.12.31 Yearly. All ages.
* A Christmas Carol: 11.19-12.26 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.14-28 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, $15-90, http://www.joffrey.com
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.26-12.23 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
* Decorated State Street Store Windows: Downtown Carson Pirie Scott, Marshall Field's.
* Christmas Around The World: 11.18-1.8 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.25-12.11 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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A Winter Wonderland. -2006.01.01 Yearly. All ages. $5-10/car. Closed xmas+eve. 6-10p.
Drive thru gardens lavishly decoarated with holiday themed lights and music. Also Christmas' past exhibit inside.
Cuneo, 847/362-3042, 1350 N Milwaukee, Vernon Hills. Near 94+60.
http://www.cuneomuseum.org
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* Winter Wonderfest. -2006.01.07 Yearly. All ages. $10-12 Su-Th -7:30p, Fr+Sa 10a-9:30p.
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.
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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500 Clown Christmas Carol. -2006.01.07 All ages. $10-15 Su 3p, Th-Sa 7:30p.
"A pop-rock show featuring A Christmas Carol based songs amid a deconstructed blend of circus arts and improvisation."
312/697-0722 http://www.500clown.com
The Storefront Theater, 312/742-8497, 66 E Randolph.
http://www.storefronttheater.org
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Ice Skating. -2006.02.27 Yearly.
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Ongoing:    ^
"From Nothing" -2005.12.23 All ages. $10 We-Fr 6:30-9:30p, Sa+Su 3-8p.
"An invitation to an extraordinary space created to fit fity people to engage and explore an entirely new experience a non-theater theatrical event."
312/850-8440
Redmoon Central, 1438 W Kinzie.
http://www.redmoon.org
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"Cubicle" An Office Space Musical! Fr/Sa -2005.12.17 18+ $10-15 11p.
irreverent, unauthorized, musical parody of the cult classic film. From the company that gave you "Shakesploitation", "Evil Dead: The Musical" and "Miyagi: A Karate Kid Musical". Watch as Peter, Michael Bolton (not that one) and Samir team up with Lumbergh, the Bobs, and Milton to deliver brand new musical numbers like "A Case of the Mondays" and "Do it with Flair!" And what happens when Milton goes crazy?
773/989-4515 http://www.nmtchicago.org
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. 3blks N of Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.com
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The Awesome 80s Prom. Fr/Sa -2006.02.25 18+ $39-125 8p.
A brand new blast-from-the-past (1989) party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, filled with stereotypical characters and music. Highly interactive, audience votes on king&queen. Period dress encouraged.
1-877-RAD-PROM http://awesome80sprom.com
The Ballroom at Radio Star, 312-664-PROM, 901 W Weed St.
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Now playing.
Aeon Flux, Pride & Prejudice, Rent, Syriana, The Ice Harvest, Yours, Mine and Ours, Harry Potter 4, Walk The Line, Bee Season, Jesus is Magic , Zathura, Chicken Little, Jarhead, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime, Saw II, The Legend of Zorro, The Weather Man, In Her Shoes, Waiting, Wallace & Gromit, Corpse Bride, ...
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.
Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://www.ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also 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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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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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: The 40 Year Old Virgin - Judd Apatow w/ Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Wedding Crashers - David Dobkin w/ Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, Christopher Walken, ...
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 2005.12.09:    ^
International Gem and Jewelry Show. Well known annual, great deals. -Sunday Yearly. $6 Fr noon-7p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p.
Also Skokie Valley Kennel Club dog show, and United States Chess Federation trade show.
301/294-1640
Donald Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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"Chronicles of Narnia" now playing.
Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, ...
http://www.narnia.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. 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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"Algorhythm" 2nd Fridays 21+ Free 9p-?a.
Showcasing delicious breaks and a tinge of house. $2 PBRs.
12.09: DJ Smithmonger, w/ residents Tolgar and Local Hero.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu 21+ Free 9p-?a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $6-8 9p-3a.
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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BT Live: Laptop Symphony. 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Pioneer of trance music whose progressive house graces numerous soundtracks. W/ DJs Kyle Szmurlo, Johnny Chaos, Seneca, Funk Shui, George Vakoutis, Spin.
http://www.btmusic.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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PentHOUSE Fridays. Fridays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
RSVP on website for free admission.
An intimate vibe of deep, sexy, soulful house music.
12.09: Featuring Andre Hatchett, XL & Phatman. Hip-Hop in lower level.
773/612-5152 http://chicagosoundsource.com
The PentHOUSE, 111 W Hubbard. 2nd floor (above Minx).
http://minxchicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
12.09: Bjork showcase, celebrating her 40th birthday.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
12.09: Turkey battle.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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 2005.12.10:    ^
Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.
U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
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Aerosmith. All ages. $55-125 7:30p.
W/ Lenny Kravitz.
http://aerosmith.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Trans-siberian Orchestra. All ages. $35-45 8p.
http://www.trans-siberian.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.
12.10: Steven Searle for U.S. President in 2008: A Campaign Speech.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Chris & Heather's Country Calendar Show. 21+ $15 9p.
Featuring 16mm classic C&W films and performances by Chris & Scott Ligon, The Western Elstons, Robbie & Donna Fulks, Devil In A Woodpile, Jane Baxter & Kent Kessler, Kelly Hogan, Hardscrabble, Gin Palace Jesters, Brigid Murphy, more...
FitzGerald's, 708/788-2118, 6615 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-3a.
Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
12.10: DJ Bailey (Metalheadz, BBC Radio 1).
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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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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Who's Bad? Michael Jackson Cover Band. Monthly. 21+ $8 10p.
http://www.whosbadmusic.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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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ChicagoSoundSource.com Loft Event. 21+ $10 12-6a.
Rare performance by Jesse Saunders, the "ORIGINATOR" of House Music, with Brian Reeves and celebrating the birthdays of DJ FLX, Percussionist Louie-Louie and Craig Alexander.
773/612-5152 http://chicagosoundsource.com
Kinzie Suites, 1648 W. Kinzie. West of Ashland between Lake and Grand.
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Sunday 2005.12.11:    ^
Rudolph Ramble 8K run (since 2000). USATF certified. Yearly. $20+ 9a.
Includes goodies and sweathshirt. Collects over 1000 toys.
http://www.caprievents.com
2500 N Cannon, 773/878-3838.
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Facets video clearance sale. All ages. Free 11a-6p.
Thousands of independent and foreign film DVDs and tapes up to 90% off.
Drucker Center, 773/281-9075, 1535 N Dayton.
http://www.facets.org
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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 2005.12.12:    ^
Fiesta de Guadalupe. Yearly.
Commemorates appearance of virgin Mary to an Indian boy in 1531.
http://christianity.about.com
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
12.12: Anniversary party. No fiction, but plenty of free food and drinks!
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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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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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.12.13:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
8p 40 Year Old Virgin, 10p Wedding Crashers.
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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Donovan. $40 7:30p.
Jam & 93xrt Welcome Donovan Concert For The Kids Park West 322 W Armitage-chicago Tue Dec 13 2005 7:30pm.
http://www.donovan.ie
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"See and Say" 21+ $? 9p-2a.
"An audio-visual extravaganze" w/ DJs James Curd, Nate Manic, and Droopy.
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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Wednesday 2005.12.14:    ^
* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
12.14: DJs Dr. Groo, Danny the WildChild, Phix.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?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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Thursday 2005.12.15:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.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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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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.
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.
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/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-8p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $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) 9a-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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ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2005.12.09