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1998.12.18 (week 077)

Groovalicious World Clique Love Power Happening
Check out all the bands who aren't home for the holidays: Beck, Third Eye Blind, Garbage, Goo Goo Dolls, Soul Coughing, Everlast, Kool and the Gang, Sonia Dada, Einsturzende Neubauten, Dave Matthews, Pigface, Tony Toni Tone, and Blue Meanies. Yow! There's a Chaplin fest, a Psychotronic film, and new Ryan/Hanks fluff. Cirque opens, there's a New Power Party, caroling, and the Do-It-Yourself Messiah. Capricorn and winter begin and soon thankfully the terrifying Plastic Talking mini xmas trees will be gone!

Holiday:

Indoor inline skating, $5 10a-9p (-5p 12.24) -1999.01.04, helps make the winter tolerable. Also many assorted holiday happenings, especially on the weekend.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com Really good, uncrowded, staffed, big, smooth, cheap, ramps, hockey.
"Skate on State" rent ice skates for 1.5hr sessions, exhibitions at 11:20.
State at Randolph, 312/744-2883, -1999.02.28, free, 9a-7:15p, regular half hour breaks.
"Christkindlmarket", festive German holiday market, timber cabins, Eurofood, gifts, more.
Daley Center Plaza, Washington and Dearborn, 312/644-2662, 11a-8p, FINAL WEEKEND! http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Festivals/KindlMarket/Chriskindlmarket98.html
"Zoolights" 100K twinkles, ice sculpture, treats, and see the conservatory.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon, -1999.01.03. http://www.lpzoo.com
"Christmas Around The World" traditional decorations on 40 trees -1999.01.03. Too much more fun stuff to list. Set aside a whole day.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. http://www.msichicago.org
Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors, 11a-5p F-Su FINAL WEEKEND!
John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, $8, $6 kids. http://www.hancock-observatory.com
"Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular", various times -1998.12.27.
Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont, scary. http://www.radiocity.com/schedule/xmas_chicago.html
"Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" one man show, Scrooge tale from business partner's POV.
Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, various days and times, $18-27. http://www.goodman-theatre.org
"The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" Marshall Fields Holiday Windows theme.
On State, between Randolph and Washington.
"Under The Picasso" different music, choir, dance, performance, every day.
Daley Center Plaza, 312/FINEART, Washington and Dearborn, noon M-F -1998.12.30. http://www.ci.chi.il.us
Free holiday concerts, a nice break from work in the loop.
Harold Washington Library, 312/747-4050, 400 S State, free MWF 12:15.

Ongoing:

"Seuss" and many more quality exhibits, holiday activities for young minds.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p Tu-Su, free Th. http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
"Art of the Motorcycle", 75 bikes covering a century of progress.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. Call first. http://www.fmnh.org Twisted Spoke (312/666-1500) group trip Saturdays, starts w/ brunch at 9:30a.
"Seahorse Symphony", the amazing seahorse and kin.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. http://SheddAquarium.org
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 notorious 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
Japan 2000: Kisho Kurokawa architecture -1999.01.03, Mary Cassatt 1890s Impressionist -1999.01.10, Julia Margaret 1860s photos of women -1999.01.10, 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.
"Birthdays" series of tributes to significant musical artists.
Randolph Cafe, 312/744-1426, 77 E Randolph, free, M-F (except 12.25) 1p. 12/24 Cab Calloway. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CultureCenterTour
Ursula von Rydingsvard "muscular wooden sculptures of great power" 20yr span -1999.01.31, Modern female photographers -1999.01.24, many other exhibits.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p, late cafe stuff on Thursdays. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Collaborations" joint works by 14 artist couples -1999.01.02.
Printworks, 312/664-9407, 311 W Superior.
Too much dance and art and drama and comedy and poetry and music to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity.
Movies: http://www.film.com
Star Trek, Waking Ned, Prince of E., Rugrats, Bug's Life, Simple Plan, Very Bad T., Ringmaster, Elizabeth, Babe, Joe Black, Home Fries, Celebrity, Velvet G., Waterboy, Pleasantville, Antz, Mary, Ozona, Unmade Beds, ... Celluloid Movie Bar (video projection, 312/707-8888, 1805 W Division) closes for good 12/30. Fun movies every night from 7:30p: Austin P., Chasing A., Dazed and C., Trainspotting, Basquit, Pulp F., more.

Friday 1998.12.18:

"You've Got Mail" by Nora Ephron opens, w/ Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, David Chappelle,
Dabney Coleman, Michael Palin, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Steve Zahn, ... http://www.youvegotmail.com
Charlie Chaplin all weekend in 35mm. The Circus 5:30p 9:40p, The Kid 7:35p.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
"Q101's Twisted Five" Beck, Third Eye Blind, Garbage, Goo Goo Dolls, Sould Coughing, Everlast, 5p, $32.
Rosemont Horizon, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212 - sold out. http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
Kool and the Gang
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
"Strictly Jungle" radio show.
89.3 WNUR, 11p, 312/409-7249. http://www.psych.nwu.edu/folks/shum/pics

Saturday 1998.12.19:

Family Day, celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, 10a-3p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Charlie Chaplin fest in 35mm. Limelight 2p, Great Dictator 4:50p 9:20p, Gold Rush 7p (live organist).
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8:00 (Sa-We): "Rounders" star studded gambling tripe w/ Matt Damon.
10:00 (Sa-We): "There's Something About Mary" Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Chris Elliott, ...
midnt (Sa): "King Pin" W.Harrelson, R.Quaid, V.Angel, B.Murray, C.Elliott, ...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. http://www.brewview.com
"Cirque" nightclub grand opening, 9p, reportedly very creative decorating.
312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
Sonia Dada, 7:30p, 21+, $16.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
Dave Matthews Band
United Center, 1901 W Madison. http://www.nba.com/bulls
"Einsturzende Neubauten", 9p show, $20, 18+.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, industrial pioneers. http://www.metrochicago.com
Miles Maeda, 21+, $10, 9p.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. http://www.gothicchicago.com

Sunday 1998.12.20:

"Carol Sing" lead by Jennifer Shelton and Greg Jaspers.
Randolph Cafe, 312/744-1426, 77 E Randolph, free, 1p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CultureCenterTour
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Hanukkah In Chicago, 4hr, snack, $28+, noon.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 78 E Randolph. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/NeighborhoodTours
Charlie Chaplin fest in 35mm. Modern Times 1:45p 5:45p 9:45p, City Lights 4:45p 7:45p.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
"Do-It-Yourself Messiah" (23rd) something my parents might have done.
Civic Opera House, 312/904-2507, 20 N Wacker, also Monday, time?
Lauryn Hill, $40-50, 7:30p.
Chicago Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 175 N State.
"New Power Party", The Artist Formerly Known as Prince night, DJ Samnation.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, (at the Belmont train stop). Showing a movie at 8p, Dancing from 10p. http://www.emale.com/chi-nation
DJ Sativa and pals, Lumpen recommended.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
"Liquid Soul", great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee

Monday 1998.12.21:

Forefathers' Day.
Anniversary of 1620 Mayflower landing at Plymouth, honors the pioneers.
Strolling Carolers
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph, 11a-12:30p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Queen of Outer Space" (1958 w/ Zsa Zsa) presented by the Psychotronic Film Society.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton, free, 8p. http://www.psychotronic.com
"Chrome", Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen http://www.madbar.com
Pigface, Thee Majesty, Sow, DJ Kirsten Reynolds, looks unusual.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html

Tuesday 1998.12.22:

Start of Capricorn.
Astrological sign, the goat.
Winter Solstice.
Day in winter when the night is longest. Official first day of the winter season. Significant holiday to pagans, marking the start of the solar year.
Strolling Carolers
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph, 11a-12:30p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Tony, Toni, Tone", 21+ 7:30p $26.50.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html
"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.

Wednesday 1998.12.23:

Strolling Carolers
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 77 E Randolph, 10:30a-noon. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
"Lunacy", cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Blue Meanies, Apocalypse Hoboken, Oblivion, Tossers, Baltimores, Electric Summer.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com

Thursday 1998.12.24:

Christmas Eve
Major American goof-off at work day. Jupiter visible above left of moon 1hr after sunset.
Free day, very worthwhile.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. http://www.msichicago.org
1998.12.18