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2005.12.30 (week 444)

Yesterday is obsolete.

RECOMMENDED:

..-Su: A Winter Wonderland at Cuneo.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: 500 Clown Christmas Carol at The Storefront Theater.
Ongoing: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Kwanza.
..-Mo: Hanukkah.
..-Fr: Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival at McCormick Place.
..-Fr: Sister Hazel at House of Blues.
Ongoing: The Awesome 80s Prom 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.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Lucky Boys Confusion at Metro.
Fr: Umphrey's Mcgee at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Teena Marie at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Liquid Soul at Double Door.
..-Sa: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
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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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Winter Vacation. -2006.01.09 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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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:    ^

Kwanza. -2006.01.01 Yearly.

An African American holiday, originally observing the fruit harvest, now with broader themes of family, reverence, commemoration, recommitment and celebration.
http://officialkwanzaawebsite.org
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Hanukkah (aka Chanukah). A Jewish holiday, lasts eight days. -2006.01.02 Yearly.

Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival. Dozens of activities planned. -Friday 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
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Sister Hazel. -Friday 18+ $20+ 9p.

http://www.sisterhazel.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Awesome 80s Prom. Fr/Sa -2006.02.25 18+ $39-125 8p.

Blast-from-the-past (1989) audience-inclusive performance/party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, filled with stereotypical characters and music. 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.

Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Fun with Dick and Jane, Munich, Rumor Has It, The Producers, The Ringer, King Kong, The Family Stone, Chronicles of Narnia, Aeon Flux, Rent, Syriana, Yours Mine Ours, Harry Potter 4, Walk The Line, Jesus is Magic , Zathura, ...
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,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,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 2005.12.30:    ^

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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Lucky Boys Confusion. All ages. $17.50 6:30p.

W/ Inept, Gas Can Pickup.
http://www.luckyboys.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Umphrey's Mcgee. All ages. $27.50 Also Saturday. 6:30p.

With Keller Williams.
http://umphreysmcgee.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Teena Marie. $65-105 8:30p.

"New Year's Jam" w/ Charlie Wilson.
http://www.teenamarie.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Liquid Soul. 21+ $12 Doors 8p. 9p.

http://liquidsoul.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Tributosaurus. -Saturday 21+ $20-30 SOLD OUT. 9:30p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces, featuring local music celebrities." Becomes Stevie Wonder, featuring 5 piece horn section, 4 backing vocalists, and 16 piece band. Guests include the incomparable Marqueal Jordan and Typhonie Monique on vocals. A huge 2 set show with danceable hits and deep rare cuts spanning his career from Little Stevie to Jungle Fever and between.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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.
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!"
12.30: Bok Choy battle Chin vs. Hisao Yaginuma.
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 2005.12.31:    ^

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
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Other noteworthy parties. Yearly. 21+.

Neo, Berlin, Exit, Spin, Circuit, HotHouse, Vision, Zentra, SoundBar, Crobar, Double Door, Empty Bottle, Martyrs', Beat Kitchen, everyplace else.
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TV Marathons. Yearly. All ages. Free.

SCI playing continuous original Twilight Zone for 48 hours, COM playing tons of SouthPark, other networks (Spike, MTV, VH1, DSC, Bravo) doing similar.
http://tv.yahoo.com
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* 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
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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
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* 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.
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Umphrey's Mcgee. All ages. $60 6:30p.

With Keller Williams.
http://umphreysmcgee.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* "Celebration of the Soul" All ages. $65-85 7p-2a.

Substance-free NYE event with "Live Music (Preston Klik) & DJ, Aromatherapy, Kirtan & Dance, Drumming & Sound Healing, Heavenly Veggie Cuisine Energy Healing, Yoga Classes, Chant & Meditation, Massage, Inspring Speakers, Natural Cooking Classes, Connecting With Community, Fireworks Over The Lake." - "Let go of the old year with honor and appreciation, greet the new one with pure consciousness"
http://www.celebrationofthesoul.com
Northwestern University, 773/251-3588, 850 N. Lake Shore Drive. Yoga State Yoga Studio.
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Mike Epps Live. 18+ $50-75+ 8p.

Famed comic actor.
http://www.jlentertainment.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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New Year's Gruv! 18+ (21+ to drink) $15-25 8p-?a.

Huge Sound System w/ DJs Greenskeepers, James Curd, Steve Poindexter, Eyekon, Presyce, Tim Fusion, Creative Differences, Roll, Captain Krack, ShyTowne, D-Jam, Idiom, Scrooge, Matt Glass. 350 person capacity.
630/415-3543 http://www.newyearsgruv.com
Loft TBA.
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Rock 'N Roll Ball. Yearly. 21+ $85+ 8p-2a.

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. Featuring Fountains of Wayne, Freddy Jones Band with the Redwalls.
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
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** "Stellar Spark 3" 17+ (21+ to drink) $25-65 8:30p-4a.

Dance music in 6 rooms on 3 levels with DJs Qbert, Kimball Collins, Funk, Moving Fusion, Terry Mullan, Paul Anthony, Demetri Nocturnal, many more. VIP package includes 7 drinks, balcony seating, appetizers, more.
The Rave, 414-342-RAVE, 2401 W Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI. Hotel discount package available.
http://therave.com
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"Countdown" 17+ (21+ to drink) $15 9p-6a.

"3 massive rooms of sound and themed environments." Over 20 DJs, other performance artists.
http://www.eclecticgrooves.com
Venue TBA., 708/216-9703, Chicago area, 3000 capacity.
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"New Style New Years Eve" 21+ Free. $50 all you can drink. 9p-3a.

DJs Flosstradamus, Glyde, Poolside and Carbide.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
SmallBar, 773/772-2727, 2049 W Division.
http://www.thesmallbar.com
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Jesse De La Pena. 21+ $25 9p-2a.

W/ Evan Coleman (sax, flute), Kaialexander (keys), Avery R. Young, Ang 13 and Spo on vocals, with DJs Jeremy Sole's Musaics, and Go Go.
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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Train w/ Everclear & Josh Kelley. 21+ $155 Doors 7:30p. 9p.

WTMX/CBS present.
http://www.trainline.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Live Drumming. 21+ $15 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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Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $40 9:30p.

http://poidogpondering.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Armageddon Radio Hour New Year's Eve. 21+ $45 10p.

WNEP theater presents a parody of Golden Age radio, set just before the destruction of the planet. Complimentary cocktails and hors d'ouvres.
http://www.wneptheater.org
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Local H. 21+ $60 Doors 8p. 10p.

W/ The Tossers, The Last Vegas.
http://localh.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Penny buses and trains. Yearly. 10p-6a.

Also some extended hours. Not all lines participate.
CTA, 708/836-7000.
http://www.transitchicago.com
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The New Pornographers and Rogue Wave. 18+ $60 10p.

http://www.thenewpornographers.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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Sunday 2006.01.01:    ^

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
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Everclear and Josh Kelley. All ages. $17+ 6:30p.

http://www.everclearonline.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2006.01.02:    ^

Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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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"Beatdown" drum&bass. 1st/3rd Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

01.02: DJs Oracle, Addyct, Oddball, Johnnyo.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
The Tini Martini Ranch, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwaukee. Logan Square.
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Tuesday 2006.01.03:    ^

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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Wednesday 2006.01.04:    ^

Earth at Perihelion. Our orbit's nearest point to the sun. Yearly.

Fortunately by cosmic standards we're close to circular at 147.5-152.6Gm (91.7-94.8Mmi).
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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* "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.
01.04: DJs Phantom 45, Nick (Gramaphone).
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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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $0-5 9p-2a.

Chris Widman (WLUW) & Dave Siska (WNUR). "a monthly electronic music soiree showcasing innovative leftfield technofunk jazztronica abstractbeats for your bootieus maximus". Visuals by Merkaba. Drink deals.
01.04: DJ Atomly.
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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Thursday 2006.01.05:    ^

Sketch Comedy Fest (since 2002). Yearly. Several shows daily.

Nations Largest, over 100 performances featuring 83 local, national, Canadian sketch comedy troupes, all three 150-seat theatres. "Sketch comedy is as Chicago as deep-dish pizza and the Sears Tower. Unlike its cousin improvisation, sketch comedy is scripted. Strong writing is a vital element of the art form, which usually consists of short, satirical and funny vignettes. Although elements of improvisation are often used in creating sketches, the resulting performance is scripted, rather than made up on the spot."
http://chicagosketchfest.net
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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2005.12.30