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1998.10.30 (week 070)

Still trying to really understand this holiday...

Still trying to really understand this holiday...
Too much Halloween stuff to even summarize here, read the weekend details. Good stuff for all ages, plan ahead. I may see the Surgical Museum and Graceland, then maybe Seven Witches and Berlin, and help a friend move. Marilyn Manson, Meat Beat Manifesto, Violent Femmes, Smoking Popes, and Cyprus Hill play this week, there's the election, a full moon and the MCA is brimming and free Tuesday. Have a safe one! P.S. Anyone wanna join me for Modulations (any day) or Dub Narcotic (Tues)?

Ongoing:

My favorite costume shops for your convenience through October:
Drum Gift Shoppe, 773/769-5551, 5216 N Clark, quite nice.
Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and comprehensive.
Lost Era, 773/764-7400, 1517 W Howard, vintage and fine.
"Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village", city decorates Daley Plaza, activities, fortunes.
Washington and Dearborn, 312/744-3315, 11a-2p.
"The Hauntings at Navy Pier" many family events. "Pier Walk", more than 100 REALLY impressive huge modern sculptures.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com
"Hades Haunted House" (20th) rated best by Fangoria!, $6-15, 5:30-10p, -1998.11.01. Also "Boo Fest" for the youngsters, from 2p. "Robot Zoo" large animitronic demos of how animal bodies work.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore, -1999.01.03. http://www.msichicago.org
Japan 2000: Kisho Kurokawa architecture -1999.01.03, Mary Cassatt 1890s Impressionist -1999.01.10, Julia Margaret 1860s photos of women -1999.01.10, Ancient West Mexican art -1998.11.22, Central African masterpieces -1999.03.14, more.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. http://www.artic.edu MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays.
Mariko Mori, Japanese, explores femininity, various media, some high tech, -1999.03.14. Jana Sterbak, survey of works on notions of beauty, -1999.01.03. Damien Hirst, celebrated and notorius artist, -1999.05.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago Tu/Th/Fr 11a-6p, We 11a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-6p. http://www.mcachicago.org
Surrealist Prints and Alice Hargrave photos -1998.11.15, abstracts, quilts, sculpture.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Seahorse Symphony", the amazing seahorse and kin.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. http://SheddAquarium.org
"Blue Man Group" this stays here on the list until I see the show!
Briar Street Theater, 773/348-4000, 3133 N Halsted, $39-$46. http://www.blueman.com
Jason Salavon, sophisticated algorithmic computer art, -1998.11.28.
Peter Miller Gallery, 740 N Franklin, 312/951-1700.
Digitally remastered episodes of the original Star Trek. A dream come true!
Sci-Fi channel on cable, 6:30p and 10:30p, 1.5hr, includes cast interviews. http://www.scifi.com All episodes in original order, weekdays, with commentary.
Too much dance and art and drama and comedy to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity.
Movies:
Orgazmo, Soldier, Pleasantville, Antz, Roxbury, Pecker, Rush Hour, Clay Pigeons, ...

Friday 1998.10.30:

Farmers Market - LAST DAY!!!
Dearborn and Adams, 7a-3p
Lincoln, Leland and Western
http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm
"Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt" kids follow maps and clues to collect treats.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, 11a-3p, free. http://www.navypier.com
"Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 5p-11p.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html
"Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village", city decorates Daley Plaza, activities, fortunes.
Washington and Dearborn, 312/744-3315, 11a-2p, M-F -1998.10.31.
"Seven Witches of Waveland Haunted House" (Park District)
Clock Tower, 3600 N L.S.D., 312/742-PLAY
"Critical Mass" bicyclists take over the streets, safety in numbers.
Daley Plaza, 5:30p, two hour spooky ride.
"Modulations" electronica documentary, w/ Prodigy, Orbital, LTJ, Moby, many more...
Facets Cinematheque, 773/281-4114, 1517 W Fullerton. One week only! 7 and 8:45p weekdays, 3:30, 5:15, 7, 8:45p Sa+Su. http://www.facets.org and http://www.modulations.org
"I Married a Strange Person" bizzare full length animated film by Bill Plympton involving telekenisis.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport, Fri/Sat only, various times including midnight. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
"Mechanics of the Brain and More" by Henry Hills, 7p-8:30p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph. Chi.Filmmaker's 25th. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Terror Through Time", reportedly the best haunted house ever! Not for kids.
450 W Route 176, Wauconda, 847/487-8399, $8, 7p-mdnt, a bit far but worth it.
http://www.terrorthroughtime.com

"Dance Chicago: Jazz Rhythms", 8p.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.
"Halloween Fright Night", good for kids, showing the original Frankenstein, prizes.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore, 7-9p. http://astro.uchicago.edu/adler
Marilyn Manson w/ 12 Rounds, 7:30p - sold out
Aragon, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence http://www.aragon.com
"Strictly Jungle" radio show.
89.3 WNUR, 11p, 847/604-1983
"Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind" 30 plays in 60 minutes, special halloween edition.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland, 11p. http://www.neofuturists.org
Friday's advertised parties:

 
"Stars Halloween Party" local bands appear costumed as famous bands.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, cover? time?
"Beelzebub's Ball", Grant Lee, Buffalo, Son Volt, Bindlestiff Cirkus, costume contest, more.
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee, major event, WXRT related, 8p, $22. http://www.bigcreekevents.com
"Leviathan's Minnion", Teri Bristol, Chad Sonner, Chris Valsh, Jason Versace, prizes.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield, 9p, $25.
"Evolution II", dance w/ Lego, Asrock, Kid Entropy, more.
Star Dust, 312/421-4686, 440 N Halsted http://www.stardustchicago.com
Any BigTime Productions club:
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark, almost wholesome.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury, always a big party.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North, not for the timid.

Saturday 1998.10.31:

Halloween
Boooooooooooooooooo. Classic goth wedding night.
Jupiter is easily visible tonight.
Just after sunset, just above and to the right of the moon.
"SpookyZoo Spectacular" (12th), good outing for kids.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon, noon-2p. http://www.lpzoo.com
"Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt" kids follow maps and clues to collect treats.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, 11a-3p, free. http://www.navypier.com
"Shoreline Haunted Boat Tours" costumed crew members tell ghostly maritime stories, 11a-5p hourly.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand, $9 adults, $4 children.
"Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-9p.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html
"Trick or Treat Trot" 5k run, USATF certified, 9:30a.
773/975-0836 (Sheri Jacobs)
"Haunted Elevated Train Rides" guided tour of spooky city history, free.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph, LAST DAY! http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Pumpkin Patch" (Park District ) event, games, activities, food, pumpkins.
Warren Park, 6601 N Western, 312/742-PLAY
"Seven Witches of Waveland Haunted House" (Park District)
Clock Tower, 3600 N L.S.D., 312/742-PLAY, 7-10p.
Halloween Family Day, 10a-3p, free, great kid stuff.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CultureCenterTour
Mock amputation performance and many other historical creepies, noon-2p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore. http://www.imss.org
"Ghost Of Graceland Walking Tour", stroll the big name graves.
Graceland Cemetery, 4000 N Clark, 2-4p. http://www.graveyards.com
"Terror Through Time", reportedly the best haunted house ever! Not for kids.
450 W Route 176, Wauconda, 847/487-8399, $8, 7p-mdnt, a bit far but worth it.
http://www.terrorthroughtime.com

"Halloween Scare-A-Thon" WCKG, $10.
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
6p: "Scream" Drew, Neve, Courtney, ...
8p: "Scream 2" Neve and various other bodies.
10p: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Hewitt etc.
mid: "Candyman" Virginia Madsen, forgettable.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. http://www.brewview.com
"Dance Chicago: Choreographer's Showcase", 8p.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.
Meat Beat Manifesto and Josh Wink, 11p, $20.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
"The Inertia Tour" Buzzcocks, The Fall, Pere Ubu.
Vic Theatre, 773/525-2508, 3145 N Sheffield, time?
"Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind" 30 plays in 60 minutes, special halloween edition.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland, 11p. http://www.neofuturists.org
Saturday's advertised parties:

 
Most deeply weird Halloween crowd in town, small place, very packed.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, 10:30ish is good.
"Throb's Halloween Masquerade", techno DJs, $500 prize, masks and face painting.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. http://www.madbar.com
Funky Halloween w/ the Afrodisiacs, costume prizes.
Drink, 312/733-7800, 702 W Fulton, time?
Haunted Castle, dancing, seasonal decor, Mancow Q101 related, $6000 in prizes.
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn, time? http://www.ACEplaces.com/x
Nightmare on Division, a bar, $2000 prizes.
Alumni Club, 312/337-4349, 15 W Division, time? http://www.ACEplaces.com/alumni
"Beelzebub's Ball", Brian Setzer Orchestra, 8 1/2 Souvenirs, Bindlestiff Cirkus, costume contest, more.
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee, major event, WXRT related, 8p, $26.66. http://www.bigcreekevents.com
"Medusa-Utrasound Halloween", w/ Dave Morales, Dave Medusa and John Curley.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand. http://www.karmachicago.com
"Monster Mash Bash" 70-80s music, costume prizes, FM101.9 related.
Polly Esther's, 312/664-0777, 213 W Institute http://www.pollyesthers.com/chicago.htm
"Ball of Balls" DJ Wave and Star Phaser 23, prizes.
Oddbyrd Studios, 1629 N Ashland, 773/645-0681, 10p-5a, $20 (includes two drinks and parking). http://www.oddbyrd.com
"Dragon Ball Halloween Bash" pretty nice mid-sized dance club, fairly young crowd, -5a.
Dragon Room, 809 W Evergreen, 312/751-2900.
"Funeral Party" (9th) cozy bar for Goth and Punksters, treats.
Delilah's, 773/472-2771, 2771 N Lincoln, 10p.
Any BigTime Productions club:
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark, almost wholesome.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury, always a big party.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North, not for the timid.

Sunday 1998.11.01:

All Saints Day.
Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
"National Model, Radio Control and Hobby Show", geeks rule!
Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, 10a-5p http://www.rosemont.com
"Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-8p, last day in 1998.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html
The National Acrobats of China, unparalleled skills, 3p and 7:30p.
Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan. http://www.chicagosymphony.org
"Dance Chicago: Finale", 7p.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.
De Diva Voz, modern Latina musical artists, 7p, $30.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
"Halloween Lantern Parade and Spectacle", theatrical/tribal/performance thing by Redmoon Theater.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, 9p, 1hr.
"Liquid Soul", great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee

Monday 1998.11.02:

All Souls Day.
Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
"Chrome", Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1998.11.03:

General Election day.
Choose the lesser of several evils.
Free day, really good shows right now, 11a-6p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. http://www.mcachicago.org
"Nocturna", Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. http://www.gothicchicago.com
"Testosterone Tuesday", hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
"Dub Narcotic Soundsystem", $5, 6:30p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com
Violent Femmes and Smoking Popes, 7:30p, all ages.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.

Wednesday 1998.11.04:

Full Moon.
Always adds an interesting twist.
"Lunacy", cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Cyprus Hill and Incubus
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html

Thursday 1998.11.05:

Guy Fawkes day.
Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to blow up the English king and parliament.
"Chicago Humanities Fest" (9th), -1998.11.08.
Various downtown sites, 312/661-1028.
"Chicago Ski and Travel Show", -1998.11.08.
Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont. http://www.rosemont.com

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