1999.04.02 (week 092)
Chicago Is a Multi-Million Person Cow Town
And by golly I'm proud of it. That contrast is our
character. The beauty that emerges from our mixture
of the base and the sublime. As Haray Carey said,
"Holy Cow". Our Bulls are champions, and downtown is
putting up life size cow statues painted by artists.
My phone goes "mooo" and Keanu Reeves was in town
wearing a butchers diagram shirt. So, as my
newsletter is reborn for another year, savor the
madness. Of greatest note this week is Easter, have
fun, go to a good brunch, I'll be making Jello shot
eggs, read on...
Ongoing:
- J.Peterman (of Seinfeld fame) liquidation sale, 60-80% off. FINAL WEEKEND!
- Navy Pier Festival Hall, $2 Fr 10a-9p SaSu -7p.
http://www.jpeterman.com
- Damien Hirst -1999.05, David Klamen -1999.04.25, Jim Hodges, uses delicate everyday
objects to evoke complex feelings -1999.04.11, Unfinished History FINAL WEEKEND!
- 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
- Variety of very interesting works. Czech Photography of the 1990s -1999.04.18;
Spanish Folk Art, Mischa Kuball project Rooms, Chicago/NYC Landmarks FINAL WEEKEND!
- 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 Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- NEW! Underground Adventure, walk through a hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Seuss, and many more quality exhibits and activities for young minds.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p Tu-Su, free Th.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Golf Around Chicago, mini golf course by local architects, -1999.04.18.
- M-Th 10a-10p FrSa 10a-11p Su 10a-7p $7 or less.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Seahorse Symphony, the amazing seahorse and kin, becoming endangered.
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
NEW! Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Mainly stodgy stuff (19th century textiles?!?) for the next few months.
- 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.
- Metamorphoses, very very well reviewed play, $24-25, extended -1999.04.18.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington.
- Babes with Blades, stays here 'till I see it. 8p Fr/Sa 7p Su -1999.04.25.
- Footsteps Theatre, 773/878-4840, 5230 N Clark.
- WAY too much more GREAT dance and art and drama and comedy and poetry and music to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader (http://www.chireader.com).
- Asian American Showcase, $7, -1999.04.11.
- Film Center, 312/443-3733, Columbus Drive at Jackson.
Great independent works. See a schedule.
773/871-1977, http://www.faaim.org
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- The Matrix, Forces of Nature, 10 Things I Hate About You, Ed TV, Doug's 1st Movie,
The King and I, 20 Dates, Ravenous, 200 Cigarettes, Analyze This, Office Space,
Blast From The Past, Payback, Shakespeare in Love, Bug's Life, Elizabeth, ...
Friday 1999.04.02:
- Good Friday, a Christian Holiday, commemorates the death of Jesus Christ.
- Observed by readings, communion, preaching on the seven last words.
"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do"
http://christianity.miningco.com
- Bulls play Orlando, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison, also on WGN.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- First Friday, music, art, hors'd, bar, 6-10p, $10.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Fr,Su-Th): "Patch Adams" Robin Williams, etc.
10p (Fr,Su-Th): "American History X" Edward Norton and numerous other notables.
midnt (Fr,Th): "Office Space" a Mike Judge comedy.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Mix Master Mike (toured w/ Beasties), $15 21+ 10p-4a.
- Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn.
http://www.ACEplaces.com/x
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy.
- TOON on cable, 10p, tape it, followed by Freakazoid!
Also catch the outrageously cool Power Puff Girls at 8p.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Strictly Jungle, outstanding radio show! Best on far North side.
- 89.3 WNUI, 11p, 847/866-WNUI (-9687), 312/409-7249 vmail, simul-web-cast.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
- Bang, progressive house, jungle mezz.
- Crobar, 312/13-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Saturday 1999.04.03:
- Stabbing Westward, Placebo, 7p all ages.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Paris Concert for Amnesty International, pay-per-view, 8p.
- Contact your cable provider. Featuring: Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman,
Peter Gabriel, Shania Twain, Kassav', Page/Plant, Alanis Morissette, Radiohead,
Youssou N'Dour, Asian Dub Foundation and The Dalai Lama speaks.
http://www.amnesty-usa.org/events/paris1998/ppv.html
- The Sweetest Taboo, a dozen bands/solos interpret the hits of Sade, 9p $5.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Jeff Beck and guest, 8p - sold out.
- Chicago Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 175 N State.
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Sonic Saturday w/ DJ Dion
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
Sunday 1999.04.04:
- Easter, a Christian holiday, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Roots in the pagan spring festival of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre.
Celebrated with egg decorating (art opportunity!), fancy dresses and church attendance.
http://christianity.miningco.com
- Daylight Savings Time starts, spring ahead.
- At 2a, set your clock to 3a. Ends the last Sunday in October.
- The DMC-Technics Midwest Regional DJ Finals, $15 18+ 7p doors.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Futurama, another preview of new cartoon series by Simpsons creators.
- FOX, 7:30p, following Simpsons.
http://www.fox.com
- Bulls play Vancouver, 7p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Sundaze, good deep DJs, jungle/d-n-b, best after 11p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
Monday 1999.04.05:
- Sensorband, TV Pow, very futuristic performance art/music.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.04.06:
- Free day, 11a-6p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Chicago Improv Festival (2nd), 40 major comedy ensembles from all over -1999.04.11.
- at Annoyance Theater (3747 N Clark, http://www.annoyance.com)
and Improv Olympics (773/880-0199, 3541 N Clark)
773/782-4720, http://www.cif.com/main.html
- Pro-Pain, Pissing Razors, Puya, heavy metal, all ages $10 6p
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Futurama, premier of new cartoon series by Simpsons creators, 7:30p.
- FOX "Toonsday", an impressive prime-time block of animation 5:30p-9p.
http://www.fox.com
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of the undead.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near the Addison red line stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
Wednesday 1999.04.07:
- World Health Day, commemorates founding of the W. H. Organization in 1948.
- Observed by reflecting on world health issues.
http://www.who.org
- Eminem, Beat Nuts, Slim Shady tour. all ages $21.50 6:30p - sold out.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Bulls play Indiana, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison, also on WGN.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Hubbard Street Dance Company: Always In Motion, 1hr 8p.
- WTTW, channel 11.
http://www.pbs.org
- South Park, new episode!
- Comedy Central on cable TV, 9p.
http://www.comedycentral.com
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Thursday 1999.04.08:
- Flower Festival.
- Celebrate Buddha's birthday.
http://buddhism.miningco.com
- Special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Adult skate w/ bar, hip-hop/urban, 18+ $7 9:30p-3a (FrSa mid-4a, Su 8p-1a).
- Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark, great winter blading resource.
http://www.skaters.com
Notes:
Always call before going to a listed thingy.
1999.04.02