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1999.11.05 (week 123)

Human Is As Human Does
Human Is As Human Does
And golly do I dig the being human thing in fall, bittersweet though it may be. It's a breather week compared to some of those whammo over the top freakout ones before and soon. There's a big party and a new exhibit at the MCA this Friday and a Mars Movie Marathon at Adler. The weekend is SOFA, a worthwhile art show at Navy Pier, and the outdoor sculptures there are leaving. Also a design show, Cloud Gate Dance Theater and the American Indian Center Pow Wow. I might do a great Northbrook video game arcade and the Garfield- Clarendon Model Railroad club open house. The Saturday Walter Payton memorial service at Soldier Field is free, also the Bulls will host Miami and Phoenix. Starting this week are The Chicago Humanities Fest, Reeling Gay/Lesbian Film Fest and Dance Chicago. There's solid scenes at Berlin, Karma, Smart Bar, Mad Bar and Rainbo, the still deeply nice Pet Shop Boys are in town and lots of good locals are playing. Mad TV hits episode 100th, there's new King-O-Hill, Simpsons, and Futurama. Real World Hawaii ends Tuesday, preceded by a Saturday Marathon, and catch Starvin' Marvin in Space! Tuesday the first 60 art cows are auctioned and the Chicago Vegetarian Society dines in Andersonville. Diwali will be celebrated well, with several impressive Indian performances at the Cultural Center. Last but not least, let's remember Guy Fawkes Day and Veteran's Day.

Ongoing:

FINAL WEEKEND! Pier Walk. Many of the awesome outdoor sculptures are leaving.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Bye!
http://www.navypier.com
Encounter. Contrasting Pairs of contemporary sculptures -1999.11.28
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Chicago Humanities Fest (10th), over 100 lectures, films, performances, ... $3/event.
Various downtown sites and times, 312/661-4962, -1999.11.14.
This year examines the dynamic between the new and the old.
http://www.chfestival.org
Bettie Page Uncensored, well reviewed biographical play, 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln, -1999.11.20 Hi Michael!
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
100s of hours of awesome heavy drum-n-bass trip-hop and freaky breakz.
http://bedno.com/find.php
WAY 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).
Really, check it out, there's some great plays going on RIGHT NOW!
Movies:
Man Of The Century, The Straight Story, Bringing Out The Dead, Being John Malkovich, Story of Us, Boys Don't Cry, American Beauty, SuperStar, Three Kings, Random Hearts, Elmo in Grouchland, Fight Club, Mystery Alaska, Sixth Sense, Happy Texas, Drive Me Crazy, Minus Man, Guinevere, ...
http://bedno.com/movies

Friday 1999.11.05:

Guy Fawkes day.
Anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot kill the English king and parliament.
Reeling, Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival (19th).
MusicBox, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport, http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
Village, 773/764-3815, 1548 N Clark, http://www.villagetheatres.com
Info: Chicago Filmmakers, 312/409-4919, 5243 N Clark. -1999.11.18.
http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org/reeling
Sculpture Objects Functional Art (SOFA) (6th), very cool modern stuff, $10 11a-8p.
Extremely efficient way to see a large great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
Navy Pier, 800/561-SOFA, over 80 dealers/galleries, -1999.11.07.
http://www.sofaexpo.com/pages/chicago.htm
American Indian Center Pow Wow, vendors, dance contest, public welcome, $8, $4 kids/elders, 5-11p.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison. Probably very nice!
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
First Friday, music, art, hors'd, bar, $6-12 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Movie Marathon: Red Planet Mars, Invader from Mars, Mars Needs Women, $4-6 7p-midnt.
In the Universe Theater, food and drink available.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Live (the band), and Cibo Matto, all ages 7:30p. - sold out.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
Ticketmaster: 312/559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/tm2k_statepage_fs.idc?state=IL
Bulls host Miami, carried on FSChi, 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p (daily): "The Thomas Crown Affair"
10p (daily): "American Pie"
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "The Blair Witch Project"
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, sublime spiritual Asian rooted works, -Saturday, $36-45 8p.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
TOON on cable, tape it, also see 8p Power Puff Girls.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
Cosmix w/ DJ Greg Haus, packed by 1:30a so come early, free -midnt, 11p-4a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.hauswerkz.com/cosmix.htm

Saturday 1999.11.06:

Blading weather possible daytime Sat/Sun, clear upper 50s, noon-3p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Chicago Design Show (3rd), over 200 exhibitors of peak furniture. $10 10a-6p.
Merchandise Mart, 800/677-MART, some Italian focus.
http://www.chicagodesign.com
Sculpture Objects Functional Art (SOFA) (6th), very cool modern stuff, $10 11a-8p.
Extremely efficient way to see a great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
Navy Pier, 800/561-SOFA, over 80 dealers/galleries, -1999.11.07.
http://www.sofaexpo.com/pages/chicago.htm
American Indian Center Pow Wow, vendors, dance contest, public welcome, $8, $4 kids/elders, 10a-11p.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison. Probably very nice!
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
Real World Hawaii Marathon, all episodes up to Tuesday's finale, starts 11a.
MTV http://www.mtv.com
Walter Payton memorial service, bring a new toy, free noon-1:30p.
Current and former Bears and the Mayor will proclaim Walter Payton day.
Observe by signing the donor side of your license. He was 45.
Soldier Field, 425 McFetridge Pl. http://www.chicagobears.com
Top video game arcade, all free or take nickels, free jukebox, snacks, $2 10a-10p.
Awesome Northbrook Court mall nearby. Edens to Lake Cook Road.
Super Just-Games, 847/559-8727, 557 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook.
Brownie Bakeoff for Girl Scouts, 50 $12 entries get freebies, judging at 3p.
Ann Sather, 773/348-2378, 929 W Belmont, http://www.annsather.com.
Diwali observance. Art, dance, music, traditional dress, get henna painted, free 3p.
Celebrating the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.
Part of "India: A Celebration of Independence, 1947-1997" -1999.12.30.
Chicago Cultural Center, Yates Gallery, 312/346-3278, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter/November/india/9911India.html
Dance Chicago (5th) begins, 10 programs, -1998.12.05.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www2.culturefinder.com/calendar/organization?id=5690
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, sublime spiritual Asian rooted works, $36-45 8p.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
Mad TV 100th episode, worth watching, free 10p.
Usually incredibly funny, but I'm tired of Stuart and Mrs. Swan.
FOX http://www.fox.com
Lift, visiting artists Andrei Morant, Tim Xavier, Kurt Stephens. $5, $15 after 11p? 21+ 10p-5a
Peak urban club-wear required; expensive but big and intense; too much house.
Email f/l-names to info@purefuture.com for comp admin.
http://www.purefuture.com
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand, http://www.karmachicago.com

Sunday 1999.11.07:

Diwali
Hindu festival of lights, honors Laksmi, goddess of wealth. http://www.diwali.com
Sculpture Objects Functional Art (SOFA) (6th), very cool modern stuff, $10 noon-6p.
Extremely efficient way to see a great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
Navy Pier, 800/561-SOFA, over 80 dealers/galleries.
http://www.sofaexpo.com/pages/chicago.htm
American Indian Center Pow Wow, vendors, dance contest, public welcome, $8, $4 kids/elders, 10a-11p.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison. Probably very nice!
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
Holiday Bead Bazaar, popular show with many vendors, $3, 10a-5p.
Holiday Inn, 1501 Sherman, Evanston. Info: 847/328-4040.
http://www.aylasoriginals.com
Chicago Design Show (3rd), over 200 exhibitors of peak furniture. $10 noon-5p.
Merchandise Mart, 800/677-MART, some Italian focus.
http://www.chicagodesign.com
The Energy Cycle, performed by classical Indian dance group, free at noon.
Explores cosmic issues through abstract movement and Hindu mythology.
Part of "India: A Celebration of Independence, 1947-1997" -1999.12.30.
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall, 312/346-3278, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter/November/india/9911India.html
Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad club annual showing of their extremely large HO layout, free 1-4p.
I've been, I'm going, it really is QUITE impressive :)
Clarendon Community Center, 773/327-3978, 4501 N Clarendon.
Professional/Amateur Wine Tasting Contest (26th), 21+ $17 1p.
Contest? Does that mean you have to stop if you get something wrong?
Geja's Cafe, 773/281-9101, 340 W Armitage
Biohazard, H Block, Flashpoint, Primer 55. Serious hraghggh rock, all ages $10 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
NEW CARTOONS!!! King-O-Hill, Simpsons, Futurama, starting at 6p.
WFLD (Fox 32) http://www.fox.com
Pet Shop Boys, probably sold out, all ages 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
Ticketmaster: 312/559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/tm2k_statepage_fs.idc?state=IL
Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
Les Rythmes Digitales, euro-dance-ish, $10 doors 10p.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html

Monday 1999.11.08:

Graewe/Reijseger/Hemmingway avante garde jazz trio CD release concert, free 7p.
Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
Mad Bar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1999.11.09:

First 60 art cows to be auctioned by Sotheby's. Viewing 9a-4p, bidding 6:30p.
http://www.cowsonparade.net
Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CowsOnParade/frames/Body/News.html
Chicago Vegetarian Society dinner, families welcome, $8-16, 7p.
Reservation/deposit required, call 773/975-VEGY.
Cash bar, falafil, dolma, hummus, spinach potato soup, mixed greens salad, ezme and spinach pie, stuffed vegetables, noodles with curry, vegetable couscous, Baklava and Turkish tea or American coffee.
Cousin's Turkish Dining, 773/334-4553, 5203 N Clark. http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
Bulls host Phoenix, carried on WCIU, 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
Steve Vai and Eric Sardinas, very smart jazzy rock, 18+ $25 7:30p.
Artist site: http://www.vai.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
Real World Hawaii finale, I CAN'T WAIT! 9p.
MTV http://www.mtv.com
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 1999.11.10:

South Park NEW EPISODE, Starvin' Marvin in Space, 9p.
Comedy Central on cable TV.
http://www.comedycentral.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

Thursday 1999.11.11:

Veteran's Day. Legal holiday in the U.S.
Anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I in 1918.
Also called Armistice Day in Europe, Rememberance Day in Canada.
Parade from Wacker and Wabash, 773/327-5756, time?
http://www.veteransview.com
Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
Happy Rhodes. gifted songstress of 10 CDs, price? time?
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
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://Bedno.com/skate
Medusa? Velocity presents SoftCore fashion show, music by Frank Orall. price? time?
Ugh, second Karma listing in a single week. See Saturday.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand, http://www.karmachicago.com

Museums:

Day Of The Dead exhibit (12th), big collection, -1999.12.26, free.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, 773/738-1503, 1852 W 19th. Tu-Su 10a-5p.
Now deeply into fall.
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
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.
Robert Heinecken, Photographist (collages-like works) -1999.11.28.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Huge fast food cups art piece and stuff with books -1999.12.05.
India: A Celebration of Independence (since 1947) -1999.12.19.
A Century of Bicycle advertising retrospective -1999.12.31.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
NEW: Cartier exhibit opens, 200 pieces, many diamonds -2000.01.16.
Sounds From The Vaults, try 50 international instruments, world's largest harp!
Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
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 Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
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
Lego underwater, 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.
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
Bill Viola well reviewed video installations -2000.01.16.
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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Halloween weekend WAS AWESOME!!!! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone: Daniel(s) and Skate Patrol (Heidi, Tom, Rick, Bridget, Bob, +20!), Stephanie and your guests, Elizabeth, Redmoon, Meg/Julian/Kate and your friend's truly scary home, Liar's Club, Sarah, Wozniak '79, the Linux Penguin and the letter X. My smile tank was refilled!
1999.11.05