1999.08.27 (week 113)
Es La Semana Internacional Del Whacky!
Es La Semana Internacional Del Whacky!
Chicago es el centro del mundo, y esta semana tenemos
Shoes for Kenya, International Gem and Jewelry Show,
The Dalai Lama, Tibetan Chants at Ravinia, Taste of Greece,
Taste of Polonia, Indiatown Tour y Viva! Latin Music Festival.
Venga al teatro experimental Sidereal Days (looks promising)
el super-festival Rhinoceros comienza, y mas que todo,
el fantástico evento del fetiche, el gran Ball Of Whacks!
Fireworks y Seuss y tile making for the Millennium Mosaic
terminan pronto, GO! Other quality fests this weekend include
Park Newberry Festival of the Arts, Goose Island Festival,
Bucktown Arts Fest and an Evanston Picnic.
The MCA opens a new partially virtual thingy, the Jazz
Festival starts and Hubbard Street company dances.
Amateur athleticism peaks this week with a Critical Mass,
and the top Triathlons for grownups and kids.
There's also Lyndon Johnson's birthday, Farmers Markets,
Brew&View showing Austin Powers II and The Matrix and
the Psychotronic Film Society showing The Naked Witch.
Mass Ensemble unveils the world's largest harp this week.
Other audio input includes Cher, Cyndi Lauper, Lenny Kravitz,
Smashmouth, Freestylers, David Crosby, Michael McDermott,
Barenaked Ladies, Sevendust, Staind and a bunch of Empty Bottle
Shows. Y yo sigo viviendo la vida loca!
Ongoing:
- ENDS SOON! Fireworks! Good shows 9:30p Wednesdays (+dancing) and 10:15p Saturday.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, -1999.09.04.
Also the giant Ferris wheel, IMax theater, Childrens Museum, food, drink,
and more than 100 large outdoor sculptures on display -1999.11.08.
http://www.navypier.com
- FINAL WEEKEND: Seuss, celebrating life and work of Theodore Geisel
- Also Lego downtown, and far 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
- ENDS SOON: Public tile making for the Millennium Mosaic, Fr-Sa 10a-4p.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Grant Park Music Festival, mostly classical, mostly weekends, mostly 7:30p.
- Grant Park, 312/742-GPMF, -1999.09.21.
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
- Chicago Summerdance, lessons, dancing, bands, many styles, Th-Su.
- Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -1999.09.26.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p dance -5p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Summerdance/summerdance0899.html
- Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, Fr 8p, Sa 5/8:30p, Su 8p.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington, -1999.09.12.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- Transmute now open, interactive exhibit online, -1999.11.07.
- http://www.mcachicago.org
- Shoes for Kenya, final days of donation period -1999.09.01.
- Young Chicago women's (Carly Crone) mission to collect footware for
10000 African kids. Numerous sport shoe store and other donation sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/il/beyondshoes
- Cows On Parade, around 300 life size statues decorated by artists, free -1999.10.31.
- All over Michigan Avenue and assorted other major Chicago locations.
http://www.cowsonparade.net
- Movies:
- Better Than Chocolate, The Muse, Bowfinger,
Mystery Men, Dick, Detroit Rock City, Runaway Bride, Inspector Gadget, Iron Giant,
Eyes Wide Shut, Muppets From Space, Phennis The Menace, Wild Wild West, South Park,
Austin Powers, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Matrix, American Pie, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Rhinoceros Theater Festival (10th), big showcase of new (experimental) plays.
- Lunar Cabaret, 773/327-6666, 2827 N Lincoln, nightly, $10 obo, -1998.10.02.
- 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).
- Last few weeks to vacation at the Wisconsin Dells meta-amusement park!
- http://bedno.com/summer
Or visit some of our city's own amusement parks (http://bedno.com/find.php?s=amusement)
or water parks and pools (http://bedno.com/find.php?s=swim)
or miniature golf places (http://bedno.com/find.php?s=mini).
Friday 1999.08.27:
- Lyndon Johnson's birthday.
- 36th president of the U.S. following J.F.Kennedy assassination.
Remembered for 1964 Civil Rights Act, HUD, and Vietnam.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
- International Gem and Jewelry Show, well known annual, great deals, -1999.08.29.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 301/294-1640, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convention/cc082799.htm
- Goose Island Festival, bands/food/arts/crafts/chili, kid/family stuff, -Sunday noon-dusk.
- 1800 N Clybourn, 773/472-9046. Maceo Parker plays at 7p.
http://www.gooseisland.com/calendar.html
- Critical Mass, bicyclists take over the streets, safety in numbers, 5:30p.
- Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- Jammin' at the Zoo, David Crosby and Michael McDermott, beer and food, (6p $12) 7-10:30p.
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2283.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
- Lenny Kravitz, Smashmouth, Freestylers. $8-40 7p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (daily): "Austin Powers II" Mike Myers vs. Mike Myers
10p (daily): "The Matrix" Reeves, Fishburne, Moss, Weaving vs. VR.
midnt (Fr-Sa,Th): "Dark City" Sewell, Hurt, Sutherland, Connelly vs. The Strangers.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Anything Goes. Cast of Midnight Circus performing. 10p-ish?
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
- Bang: Sandra Collins, Hiroki/Ryn in the mezz, crowded later, free until 11p.
- Dress well, no tennis shoes. Sometimes too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Check out this great (unrelated) techno/jungle/house/etc videos site: http://streetsound.pseudo.com/channel
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON on cable, tape it, also see 10:30p Freakazoid and 8p Power Puff Girls.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Strictly Jungle, outstanding radio show! Best on far North side, 11p.
- 89.3 WNUI, 847/866-WNUI (-9687), 312/409-7249 vmail, simul-web-cast.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
Saturday 1999.08.28:
- Dannon Danimals Kids Triathlon (8th), ages 7-14, registration 6a.
- Foster at the beach, 773/404-2372. I'm gonna go take a look.
http://www.caprievents.com/triathlon/kidstri.html
- Farmers Markets
- Armitage and Halsted (Lincoln Park) 7a-2p.
Belle Plaine, Damen, Lincoln (North Center Town Square) 7a-2p.
Clark and Maple (NWU, Evanston), 7:30a-12:30p.
Elm and Dearborn (Near North) 7a-2p.
Grace/Broadway/Halsted (North Halsted) 7a-2p.
Iowa and Central (Austin) 7a-2p.
Polk and Dearborn (Printers Row) 7a-2p.
Thorndale and Broadway (Edgewater) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Devon, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- India-town! Slowest moving street in the city.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- International Gem and Jewelry Show, well known annual, great deals, -1999.08.29.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 301/294-1640, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convention/cc082799.htm
- Park Newberry Festival of the Arts, classical music, food, fine works, $3.
- Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 773/868-3010. Also on Sunday.
http://www.newberry.org
- Taste of Greece, folk music, meats and spices, -1999.08.29, 11a-10p.
- South Halsted from Adams to Van Buren, 312/726-2407.
http://www.iht.com/IHT/SUP/051498/GRE5.html
- Bucktown Arts Fest (14th), over 100 artists, poetry, music, food, beer, kid stuff, 11a-8p.
- Fullerton and Western, 773/409-8305, 11a-6p, free.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (11th) and food, 11:45a-10p.
- Grant Park, 312/744-3315, -1999.08.29.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents
- Goose Island Festival, bands/food/arts/crafts/chili, kid/family stuff, -Sunday noon-dusk.
- 1800 N Clybourn, 773/472-9046. Cracker plays at 8p.
http://www.gooseisland.com/calendar.html
- The Dalai Lama speaks, Tibetan Art of Healing exhibit opens, sold out, 9:30a-1p.
- Museum closed to public until 1p. Afterwards Bill Kurtis moderates a panel
discussion with his holiness on bridging personal consciousness and global concerns.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Sidereal Days, underground performance art/music fun stuff, 7p-1a.
- Kafka by puppets, Starphase 23 and The Puta-pons (grrrls), organic produce, more.
Viaduct Theater, 773/645-3108, 3111 N Western. (Similar event Friday)
http://sidereal.forward.net/press.html
- Barenaked Ladies, $20-27 8p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Hans Joachim Roedelius, Roger Eno, lol Hammond. German danz muzik. $8 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Ball Of Whacks (6th), major fetish fashion event, $25-50 18+ doors 10p, -5a.
- I love these clothes! Visit http://www.houseofwhacks.com
Beautiful crowd and models, good production, come in gear.
Traumatic Stress Discipline demonstrates extreme physical feats (http://www.suspension.org).
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Sunday 1999.08.29:
- Farmers Markets
- Farm In The Zoo (Lincoln Park Zoo) 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon (17th), downtown lakefront, 6:15a.
- Pre-registration required, 4500 adults expected. The city's top event.
http://www.caprievents.com/triathlon
- International Gem and Jewelry Show, well known annual, great deals.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 301/294-1640, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convention/cc082799.htm
- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (11th) and food, 11:45a-10p.
- Grant Park, 312/744-3315.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents
- Park Newberry Festival of the Arts, classical music, food, fine works, $3.
- Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 773/868-3010.
http://www.newberry.org
- Taste of Greece, folk music, meats and spices, 11a-11p.
- South Halsted from Adams to Van Buren, 312/726-2407.
http://www.iht.com/IHT/SUP/051498/GRE5.html
- Bucktown Arts Fest (14th), over 100 artists, poetry, music, food, beer, kid stuff, 11a-6p.
- Fullerton and Western, 773/409-8305, 11a-6p, free.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- All Community Picnic, food, ballgames, entertainment, smiles, noon-5p.
- Ingrahm Park, 2100 Ridge in Evanston, 847/866-2920. Police sponsored. Unconfirmed.
- Goose Island Festival, music/food/arts/crafts/chili, kid/family stuff, noon-dusk.
- 1800 N Clybourn, 773/472-9046, Mighty Blue Kings play at 8p.
http://www.gooseisland.com/calendar.html
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Friktion, good jungle/d-n-b DJs, quite casual, 21+ $3 9p-2a.
- Sometimes too much reggae, Snuggles, Ry-N, Danny The WildChild, Phixx,
Groo, 3D, Current, Glyde, Phantom 45, Casper, Entropy, Hunter, ...
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Monday 1999.08.30:
- Queens Of The Stoneage, $12 all ages, doors 7p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Psychotronic Film Society, "The Naked Witch" (1963), nudie horror shlock, free 8p.
- Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton.
http://www.psychotronic.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.08.31:
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Cho: Tibetan Chant, $20 7:30p.
- Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk
http://www.ravinia.org
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls.
- 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.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 1999.09.01:
- Earth Harp: world's largest (100ft) stringed instrument opens. Try it free 11a-3p.
- In conjunction with new ancient music exhibit -1999.09.30.
Performances by Mass Ensemble 9.4 noon/3p/8p, 9.7 8p, 9.18 1p, 9.19 3p, 9.21 5p, 9.25 8p.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Sevendust, Powerman 5000, Staind, Skunk, all ages 6:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.sevendust.com
- Cher, Cyndi Lauper, $20-75 7:30p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Hubbard Street Dance company, -1999.09.04 $8-30 8p.
- Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk
http://www.ravinia.org
- The Beta Band, 18+ 9p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, good DJs, $3 21+ 9p-2a.
- UK techy-funk/abstract recording artist Stakka, MC Blackeye.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, but no place to dance.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
- Martin Tetréault with Kevin Drumm, experimental turntablist, $8 9:30p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly. Free, come after 10p.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.womyn.org
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn HOT, $5 10p.
- Dress well, no tennis shoes. Sometimes too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.gilburns.com
Thursday 1999.09.02:
- Farmers Markets
- 52nd Place and Harper (Hyde Park) 7a-2p.
Washington between Dearborn and Clark (Daley Plaza), 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Taste of Polonia Festival, food, music, dance, crafts, 5-11p.
- 5216 W Lawrence, 773/777-8898, -1999.09.06.
- Chicago Jazz Festival (21st) opens, top bands, two stages, art, wine, 4p-9:30p.
- Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, some simulcast on WBEZ (91.5FM).
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Jazz99
- 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.
http://www.skaters.com
- Polyester Fest (3rd), Dianogah, Lustre King, Atom Bomb Pocket Knife, more $7 10p.
- "melodic spaz-core", "meth guitar", "Eurotrash Britpop", "Led Zep for the new millenium"
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Museums:
- WEEKEND: Cactus, Succulent, Bromeliad Society show and Sale, 1999.08.28-29.
Large scale animal shaped topiary -1999.10.03.
- Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
- NEW: Roy Lichtenstein -1999.10.10, Examining Pictures -1999.09.19.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Variety of very interesting works.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Lovely design, near conservatory, lake, rookery. New lion web cam!
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
NEW featuring 11 monumental Keith Haring sculptures outdoors -1999.09.12.
NEW Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
NEW Science of the Theme Park exhibit, take your kid.
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- In conjunction with new ancient music exhibit -1999.09.30.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Lego downtown, and far 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
- Seahorse Symphony, the amazing seahorse and kin, becoming endangered.
NEW 90000 gallon Coral Reef Exhibit now re-opened.
- 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/
- Masterpieces and other stodgy stuff (16th century Polish works?!?!).
- Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays.
http://www.artic.edu
Notes:
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Muchas gracias a mi amiga Elizabeth Lozano.
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DEATH IN THE FAMILY :( Our pet Triops died Thursday at the
usual age for her species of 21 days, after being a desicated egg
for years (and you think you have problems). She was such a pretty
two inch three eyed monster.
1999.08.27