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2007.03.23 (week 508)

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ATTENTION CIRCUS FANS, LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ... Sizzle+Drizzle (Susan+Andrew) are performing in the Triton Troupers circus next Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. Come see. Quite cheap, very amazing.
http://www.triton.edu

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Reign Over Me" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "TMNT" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Last Mimzy" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: "Once Upon a Time" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Sublime and Pearl Jam tributes at House of Blues.
Sa: G3 at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Live at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "NEXUS 6" EBM night at Spot6.
Sa: "Pans*xual Pleasuredome" at Berlin.
Sa: "Don't Spit the Water!" at Playground Theater.
Su: LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle at Grant Park.
Su: The Simpsons new episode on FOX.
Su: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price at Rosemont Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^

"Reign Over Me" now playing.

Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland, Robert Klein, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/reignoverme
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (TMNT) now playing.

Voices of Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mako, Patrick Stewart, Kevin Smith, Laurence Fishburne, ...
http://tmnt.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Last Mimzy" now playing.

Chris O'Neil, Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton, Rainn Wilson, ...
http://www.mimzy.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

I Think I Love My Wife, Black Snake Moan, Wild Hogs, Reno 911, Astronaut Farmer, Number 23, Ghost Rider, Music and Lyrics, Hannibal Rising, Norbit, Catch and Release, Epic Movie, Miss Potter, Pan's Labyrinth, Happily N'Ever After, Children of Men, DreamGirls, Notes on a Scandal, Night at the Museum, Pursuit of Happyness, Stranger Than Fiction, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr,Mo,Tu,Th: Reno 911 - Lennie Loftin, Danny DeVito, Ben Garant, ...
10p Fr,Mo,Tu,Th: Pan's Labyrinth - Golden Globe nominated Spanish fantasy by Guillermo del Toro.
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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Ongoing:    ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2007.03.31 Yearly.

2007: "Generations of Women Moving History Forward".
http://www.nwhp.org
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"Once Upon a Time" -2007.04.08 All ages. $15-30 Th-Su 7:30p, and Sa+Su 3p.

(or "The Secret Language of Birds") An urban fairytale projected live with puppetry.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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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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+ $?

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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Friday 2007.03.23:    ^

Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). 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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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.
03.23: Bjork showcase 9p-1:30a.
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 (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 2007.03.24:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-45 4hr 10a.

03.24: Polish Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Sublime and Pearl Jam tributes. $17.50 6p.

Badfish - a tribute to Sublime, Evenflow - a Pearl Jam tribute, and more.
http://www.badfish.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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G3. All ages. $34-53 7p.

Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert.
http://www.satriani.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Live. All ages. $34 7:30p.

http://www.friendsoflive.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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.
03.24: Philantrophy from Plato to Bill Gates: Boon or Bamboozle?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"NEXUS 6" EBM night. 4th Saturdays 21+ $0-3 9p-3a.

Kinetic's experiment in non-club-standard EBM balanced with patron requests (no Tom Jones). EBM, Industrial, Powernoise, Futurepop, whatever w/DJs Licious & Gremlin.
Rhythmic noise and harsh electronics w/ resident DJs Sprite, WEiRD sKeTCH, Pathogen, others.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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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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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.

Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2007.03.25:    ^

LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. Always fills. 9:30a.

Columbus to Grand to State to Jackson to Clinton to Van Buren to Balbo to Roosevelt to Columbus.
http://www.shamrockshuffle.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

Followed by new King of the Hill, Family Guy and American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price. All ages. $39-75 7:30p.

"Last Of The Breed" tour.
http://willienelson.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.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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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Sundays 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
773/337-1535 http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Cherry Red, 773/477-3661, 2833 N Sheffield.
http://www.cherryredchicago.com
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 9p.

New series continues. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2007.03.26:    ^

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://redlionchicago.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.03.27:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Reno 911, 10p Pan's Labyrinth.
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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Jagermeister Music Tour. All ages. $26.50 6:30p.

Featuring Stone Sour, Shadows Fall, Lacuna Coil.
http://jagermeister.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2007.03.28:    ^

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. All ages. $29-79 Various times.

Extraordinary artistry and passionate athleticism.
http://www.alvinailey.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Mute Math. All ages. $12-15 6:45p.

W/ Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, The Cinematics.
http://www.mutemath.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 7p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Resident Audioician Asmadeus.
03.28: Environmental Encroachment - Performance art troupe and marching band, w/ Dojo Twitch.
http://www.psymbolic.com
Dulcenea, 201/982-6453, 1431 N Milwaukee. "An emerging event gallery in Wicker park"
http://dulcenea.org
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

Returning after a long venue remodeling break.
03.28: DJs Kenny Ken, Stunna.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2007.03.29:    ^

Taylor Hicks. All ages. $31.50 7p.

http://www.taylorhicks.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). -Saturday Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p+7p, Th+Fr 7p.

Volunteer college circus with true spirit. Saturday early show is interpreted for the hearing impaired. Come early for tickets and pre-show.
708/456-0300 x3383
http://tritontrouperscircus.com
Triton College, 2000 5th Ave, River Grove. Collins Center, east side of street. Just North of North Avenue (64). Just West of 1st Avenue (171). From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://www.triton.edu
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* "JungleFly" drum and bass. 3rd/Last Thursdays 21+ $7-10 10p.

03.29: Goldie, w/ MC Armani, Evol, Bitfiend.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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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. $12 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. $6-11 +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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Notes:    ^

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2007.03.23