Bedno.com - 2007.05.11 (week 515)

2007.05.11 (week 515)

Backwards and in high heels.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "28 Weeks Later" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Delta Farce" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Georgia Rule" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: "The Child in You" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Go, Dog. Go! at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Toss-Up Juggling Festival at Adlai E. Stevenson High School.
Fr: Looptopia at From Wacker Drive to Congress Parkway, from Dearborn to Lake Michigan.
Fr: Judy Collins at Rosemont Theatre.
Fr: Tributosaurus at Park West.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: The Tragically Hip at House of Blues.
Fr: "Looptopia" performances at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Mastodon : Against Me! at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show at Chicago Theatre.
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Movie: ^

"28 Weeks Later" now playing.: Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Robert Carlyle.
http://foxinternational.com/28weekslater
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Delta Farce" now playing.: Larry The Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, DJ Qualls, Michael Edward Rose, Christina Moore, ...
http://lionsgate.com/deltafarce
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Georgia Rule" now playing.: Garry Marshall w/ Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman, Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, ...
http://www.georgiarulemovie.net
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.: Spider-Man 3, Next, Hot Fuzz, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Grindhouse, Meet the Robinsons, Blades of Glory, Reign Over Me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, I Think I Love My Wife, Black Snake Moan, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Zodiac - Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards, Robert Downey Jr., Brian Cox, ...
10:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9:30p Su: Hills Have Eyes II - Various expendables.
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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"The Child in You" -2007.05.17 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.: Artwork by women created from a child's perspective.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Go, Dog. Go! -2007.05.20 All ages. $20-35 Various times Fr/Sa/Su.: A musical adaptation of the P.D. Eastman book, a chaotic carnival of music and physical comedy that celebrates the brilliant simplicity of life.
312/334-7777 http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Under the Big Top tent in Butler Field. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2007.09.30 Yearly.: Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.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 2007.05.11: ^

* Toss-Up Juggling Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Fr 6p-midnt, Sa-Su 10a-5p.: Demos, lessons, seminars, games, raffles, competitions, fun all weekend. Many hundreds attend. Main show Saturday 7:30-10:30p w/ major headliners.
847/634-4000 x1882 http://www.tossup.org
Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 847/634-4000, One Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Field House.
http://district125.k12.il.us
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* Looptopia. All ages. Mostly free. 5p-5a.: "When downtown dazzles until dawn... dusk-to-dawn cultural and artistic spectacle showcasing the vibrancy and excitement of Chicago's historic Loop neighborhood through musical and theatrical performances, unique shopping and dining opportunities, indoor programs, outdoor exhibitions, architectural tours, artistic installations and mesmerizing light displays."
http://www.looptopia.com
From Wacker Drive to Congress Parkway, from Dearborn to Lake Michigan. Downtown.
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Judy Collins. All ages. $30-50+ 8p.: W/ Chicagoland Pops Orchestra.
http://www.chicagolandpops.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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* Tributosaurus. 21+ $20 Doors 6:30p. 8p.: "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
05.11: Becomes Pink Floyd.
http://tributosaurus.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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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The Tragically Hip. 21+ $30.50 9p.: W/ Wintersleep.
http://thehip.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Looptopia" performances. 21+ Free 10p-2a.: "[O]ur grand six-story lobby will be transformed into a vibrant cabaret style jazz lounge featuring live music from Los Guitarristas, Transport and Butter & Egg Productions" Cash bar.
http://www.looptopia.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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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 2007.05.12: ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2007.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.: 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 05.12: Ukrainian Village.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Mastodon : Against Me! All ages. $23 6:30p.: W/ Against Me!, Cursive, Planes Mistaken For Stars.
http://contest.warnerbrosrecords.com/MastodonAgainstMe/
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show. Ages? $47-77+ 7p.: Featuring Charlie Thomas & The Drifters, The Flamingos, The Crystals, The Marcels, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, Little Peggy March, Randy & The Rainbows, Dale Hawkins, Cathly Jean & The Roommates, and The Flat Cats.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Bjork. All ages. $46-136 8p.: http://bjork.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Mother's Day Soul Jam. All ages. $50-75+ 8p.: Featuring Stylistics, Chi-Lites, Heatwave, Emotions, Delfonics.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.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.
05.12: How to Hear Politicians and Political Speak.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Dynamite" Drum&Bass 10yr party. Monthly. 21+ $10 9p-3a.: Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Planning to celebrating through December. Complimentary booze 9-10p. Tonight features classic locals spinning period d&b hits: 1997-1998: Phantom 45; 1999-2000: Glyde v Poolside; 2001-2002: MF v Carbide; 2003-2004: Stunna v Pipeline; 2005-2006: DJ Release v Code Blue; 2007: Ikaika.
http://bassbythepound.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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* Naughty Playground. 21+ $10 9p-5a.: Hosted by Mistress Xena, performances by "School-Girls" Ammunition and Mara Mars. Music by Apocalypse Theatre. DJs Peter Propaganda, Noir & Brianne spinning industrial, electro, EBM, noize. Dress to impress vinyl, latex, goth, glam, black encouraged. Expect the extreme.
05.12: Religion themed: School-Girls, School-Boys, Nuns, Priests.
http://www.bondagenightchicago.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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The Tragically Hip. 18+ $30+ 9p.: W/ Wintersleep.
http://thehip.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Colonel Ritters's Spectacular Hour of Wonderment. Saturdays 21+ $5 12a.: Fairly excellent bunch of goofy vaudeville acts, live band, booze, and an intermission. Actual duration may vary.
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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Sunday 2007.05.13: ^

* Mother's Day. Respect and be kind to mothers, especially your own. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly.: Created in 1914 by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson.
THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!!
http://www.harleymom.com
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Y-ME Race Against Breast Cancer (since 1992). Pledged 5K Run/1-3m Walk. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.: Over 25000 runners/walkers expected!!! Raises over $1M.
http://www.y-me.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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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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Hellogoodbye. All ages. $15 Doors 6p.: W/ The Hush Sound, Boys Like Girls, Rocket Summer.
http://www.hellogoodbye.net
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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The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.: Preceded by new King of the Hill, followed by new Family Guy and American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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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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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: "warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you"
05.13: DJs Ian Hixx, Madrid, James Lauer.
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2007.05.14: ^

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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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-?a.: Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
05.14: DJs Addyct, Dottcom, Oddball, Mega Mic.
773/337-1535 http://www.mia.rollin.com
Sweet Alice, 773/227-3310, 1415 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park.
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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 2007.05.15: ^

Police Memorial Day. Yearly.: Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Zodiac; 10:30p Hills Have Eyes II.
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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Smarty Pants Balloon Art & Dining Family Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-8p.: Mention this ad for a free Kids under 12 Meal!
See Chicago's most fantastic (and humble) balloon sculptor create "the most eye popping balloons ever seen on the planet!" Eat some tasty pizza and go home with your own balloon sculpture masterpiece. Fun for kids from 3-93!
773/562-6789 http://smartypantsworld.com
Ranalli's Restaurant, 773/334-1300, 1512 W. Berwyn. Andersonville, near Berwyn Red Line stop.
http://www.ranallisupnorth.com
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Morrissey. All ages. $27-65 8p.: http://www.myspace.com/morrissey
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Damaged" Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-?a.: Industrial/Electro/New Wave weekly. Hosted by MF and Mister F.
05.15: DJ Brian Gardner.
http://www.myspace.com/damagedchicago
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Wednesday 2007.05.16: ^

"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays All ages. $5+ 6p-12a.: Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Now with live painting, tai chi, wi-fi.
05.16: Mark Lerro - "Uncharted Reality" explorating thru ambient/textural music in dance, movement and performance.
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.
05.16: DJs Danny The Wildchild, Dillow, Ghost.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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 2007.05.17: ^

Ascension Day. Yearly.: A Christian holiday, 40 days after easter. Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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SAVOR Tasting Series: Benefit mingler. 21+ $25 6:30-9:30p.: Join Great Doings, YMCA, RISE Children's Center and Imangination Theater. Complimentary cocktails and beer, scrumptous dishes, lounge music, relaxing atmosphere and intelligent conversation, 50/50 raffle. Benefits sexually abused children.
312/528-9310x103 http://greatdoings.com
The Grand Central, 773/832-4000, 950 W Wrightwood.
http://www.grandcentralchicago.com
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Bernadette Peters. $65-75 8p.: With a symphony orchestra, performing songs that won her rave reviews on Broadway and Grammy Winning albums, including favorites from Stephen Sondheim and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Part of the theatre's 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration. Dinner package beforehand available.
http://www.bernadettepeters.com
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.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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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.: 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. All ages. $0-10, 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-5p, 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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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2007.05.11