Bedno.com
1999.12.03 (week 127)

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New URL, same great content as the past 86 issues! You know what I'm talking about, the great www.nobody-really-cares.com e-blitz that's going on. But mine's better right??? Super holiday gift basket of fun going on as usual, with Hanukkah, Pearl Harbor Day, and the Start of Ramadan sprinkled in. Along with the great assortment of ongoing holiday specials there's some gift fests, including a Japanese fest, the Waldorf School Holiday Fair, Swedish Julmarknad and an art fest in Pilsen. The New French Cinema Film Festival opens, there's a Tribute to Bollywood and Brew&View plays Scrooged Saturday. My favorites this week are the truley spectacular Toys For Tots Motorcycle event and Caroling to the Animals on Sunday. The Mars Polar Lander touchdown celebration at Adler, the Higgins Fine Art Glass Holiday sale in Riverside, and the party at the MCA are all on Friday. Worth joining are the major Chicago Vegetarian Society dinner on Monday and a Group Blade on Wednesday. Come on out! Also this week there's good dance by Mordine and Company, spooky holiday readings at Twilight Tales, Beakman Live at the Field, protests at the WTO, Bulls host Milwaukee, Bears host Green Bay Packers, and Dumb Type performs "OR". Better than a bunch of MP3s: Bush, Foo Fighters, Filter, Moby, Oasis, Run DMC, Fiona Apple, Blink 182, Fantomas, Meat Loaf, Stereolab, Neurosis, Candiria, Jim O'rourke, Chicago Underground Duo, Lo-Fidelity Allstars, Days Of The New. Now that's a week!

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Skate on State begins. Blading alternative! ice/motion/sun/snax/shelter, free.
Also a dozen other free park district rinks open all over!
7 days 9-11a, 11:30a-1p, 1:30-3p, 3:30-5p, 5:30-7:15p. $2-3 rentals.
State at Randolph, 312/744-2898, 100x200ft oval, -2000.02.27.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/SkateOnState99.html


Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Told from business partner's point of view. $18-27 8p.
Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, various days and times, $18-27 8p.
http://www.goodman-theatre.org


Christkindlmarket (3rd) begins, festive German style holiday market, timber cabins, food, gifts, sounds. 11a-8p.
Daley Center Plaza, Washington and Dearborn, 312/744-3370, -1998.12.23.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com


Christmas Around The World / Holidays of Lights, traditional decorations on 40 trees.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore, -1999.01.02.
http://www.msichicago.org


A Christmas Carol continues it's long holiday run, -2000.01.02.
Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus
http://www.goodman-theatre.org


Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, various times -1999.12.30.
Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont, I find them somewhat disturbing.
http://www.radiocity.com/schedule/xmas_chicago.html


The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, 1999.12.26
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org


Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors, 11a-5p F-Su.
John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, $8, $6 kids.
http://www.hancock-observatory.com

Ongoing:

FINAL WEEKEND: Dance Chicago (5th), 10 programs, -1998.12.05.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www2.culturefinder.com/calendar/organization?id=5690


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).


Bettie Page Uncensored, well reviewed baudy biographical play, 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln, -1999.12.18
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm


New French Cinema Film Festival (3rd), good artsy stuff, -1999.12.12.
Facets Multimedia, 773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton.
http://www.facets.org


Movies:
End of Days, Dogma, Toy Story 2, The World Is Not Enough, Bringing Out The Dead,
Being John Malkovich, Story of Us, Boys Don't Cry, American Beauty, Random Hearts,
Fight Club, Mystery Alaska, Sixth Sense, Happy Texas, Drive Me Crazy, Minus Man, Guinevere, ...
http://bedno.com/movies

Friday 1999.12.03:

Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday, begins at sunset, lasts eight days.
Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp.
http://judaism.miningco.com


World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference Concludes in Seattle.
Plotting the next fiscal year on the course to extinction.
Culture Jammers will be there to make a scene. "How is progress measured?"
http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/economic


Mars Polar Lander touchdown festivities, speakers, slides, free 1-9p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org


Higgins Fine Art Glass Holiday sale, people line up hours early, 6p-10p.
Also open Saturday 10a-3p. World famous, not cheap.
At least come and buy the coffee table photo book.
33 E Quincy, 708/447-2787, Riverside. Hi Frances!
http://www.glassbooks.com/3039.htm


Pilsen Holiday on Art, gift art, jewelry, clothes. Snax. Free 6-9p.
Halsted at 18th, 312/733-4951. Just off 90/94.
http://www.pilsoneast.com


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


Neurosis, Candiria, all ages $12 doors 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p (Fr, Sa mdnt,Su-Th): "American Pie" nobody.
10p (Fr, Sa 8p, Su-Th): "Fight Club" Brad Pitt.
10p (Sa only): "Scrooged" Bill Murray.
midnt (Fr, Th): "Bowfinger" Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com


The Four Horsemen, rave, 773/207-2782, mostly house, $15.
http://www.shadefree.com


Bang: techno guest Kimball Collins, Hiroki/Ry-N jungle mezz, crowded later, 10p-4a.
Dress well, no tennis shoes. Often too much house music.
One of Chicago hottest clubs, but people have died here.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.gilburns.com


Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
TOON on cable, tape it, also see 8p Courage...Dog and 8:30p Power Puff Girls!
http://www.cartoon-network.com

Saturday 1999.12.04:

Kodomo Matsuri / Holiday Delights, Japanese fest with food, treats, fun, Santa-san, 10a-3p.
4427 N Clark, 773/275-7212, -Sunday.


Holiday Fair, gift crafts, books, jewelry, clothes. $1 9a-5p.
Raffle, puppets, candle dipping, Cajun, jazz, klezmer music.
Waldorf School, 773/465-2662, 1300 W Loyola.


Julmarknad, annual bazaar w/ crafts, yumyums, folkdances, und Santa. 10a-5p.
Swedish American Museum Center, 773/728-8111, 5211 N Clark.


Beakman Live! Emmy winner Paul Zaloom energetically teaches science, 11a and 2p.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org


Pilsen Holiday on Art, gift art, jewelry, clothes. Snax. Free 11a-5p.
Halsted at 18th, 312/733-4951. Just off 90/94.
http://www.pilsoneast.com


Tribute to Bollywood, popular romance "Dil To Pagal Hai", subtitled, free 2p.
Part of "India: A Celebration of Independence, 1947-1997" -1999.12.30.
Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater, 312/346-3278, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter/November/india/9911India.html


Mordine and Company Dance Theatre Anniversary show (30th), time?
Tripping with Tatsu, a dynamic fusion of dance and contemporary jazz.
Dance Center of Columbia College, 773/989-3310, 4730 N Sheridan, Also Sunday.
http://www.projectmillenium.org/trans/onetime_2.asp


Bulls host Milwaukee, carried on WGN, 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster.
http://www.nba.com/bulls


Q101 Twisted (6th): Bush, Foo Fighters, Filter, Moby, Oasis, Run DMC, Fiona Apple, Blink 182, $35 5p.
I love this kind of show, just wish it wasn't such a pain to get to.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com


Sting, Me'Shell Ndeceollo - unconfirmed
Chicago Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 175 N State.


Fantomas, Kid 606, 18+ $13.50 doors 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com

Sunday 1999.12.05:

Toys For Tots Motorcycle event, over 10000 participants, bring a new toy, 10a.
Starts at 83rd and Western, travels all the way North to Foster.
http://www.ChicagolandTFT.org


Kodomo Matsuri / Holiday Delights, Japanese fest with food, treats, fun, Santa-san, 10a-3p.
4427 N Clark, 773/275-7212.


Pilsen Holiday on Art, gift art, jewelry, clothes. Snax. Free 11a-5p.
Halsted at 18th, 312/733-4951. Just off 90/94.
http://www.pilsoneast.com


Julmarknad, annual bazaar w/ crafts, yumyums, folkdances, und Santa. 11a-3p.
Swedish American Museum Center, 773/728-8111, 5211 N Clark.


Caroling to the Animals, starts at Sea Lion, beautiful idea! 2-4p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com


Bears host Green Bay Packers, on FOX and WMAQ (670AM), noon.
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com


Meat Loaf, $25-50 7:30p.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/arie.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


Motion, supa-DJ Ry-N, guest Phix, GrrrrrrEAT drum-n-bass! time? price?
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-8778, 1600 W Grand.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc

Monday 1999.12.06:

Chicago Vegetarian Society dinner, families welcome, $9-18, 7p.
Reservation/deposit required, call 773/975-VEGY.
Karyn Calabrese will speak, buffet of Tofu Egg Salad, Salad Marinade, Enselada de Mexico, Sprout Salad, Sunny Sea Salad and Vegan Caesar salad, Vegetarian Chili, Veggie Tuna, Salisbury Eggplant, Kushi Mix, Cous Cous, Simply Greens Southern Style, Eggplant Leek Stew, Sesame Rice and Vegetables, Spanish Rice with Garlic Bread, juice and a dessert to be named later.
Karyn's Fresh Corner, 773/296-6990, 3351 N Lincoln.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org


Twilight Tales, last open mike of the millenneum, $2 8p.
Gathering of local (mainly spooky) amateur (and pro) authors and fans.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.para-net.com/~red_lion


Stereolab, Papa M, Brokeback, 18+ $14.50 doors 8p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1999.12.07:

Pearl Harbor Day.
Remembers Japanese suprise attack in 1941 which brought the U.S. into WW II.
Almost 2400 Americans were killed and 1300 injured, 18 ships and 200 aircraft destroyed.
http://www.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html


Stereolab, Jim O'rourke, Chicago Underground Duo, all ages $14.50 doors 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Lo-Fidelity Allstars, all ages $15 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI


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 1999.12.08:

Start of Ramadan, at first sight of the new moon.
Islamic holiest month. Daytime fasting, reflection, renewal, family.
http://islam.about.com


Group Blade if dry, cold irrellevant, 5-10 miles, gather by 6:30p.
Gear and light recommended, destination: dinner and beer.
Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State.
http://Bedno.com/skate


Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound Anniversary (1st), $5 21+ 9p-2a.
DJs Hiroki, The Lion (NYC), Presyce and Metamo, Static, Phantom 45.
Cool decor, good drink selection, but no place to dance.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc/cgi-bin/sjc.cgi?ev-seminar


Sonic Wednesdays, DJs Gil Burns, PuLz-8, and Jeff Moyer, $? 10p-4a.
Like a dark semi-artsy NYC underground club with a big budget.
Former Lunacy DJs, harder than house. Circus acts. Dress well.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.sonicwednesday.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 1999.12.09:

Days Of The New, all ages $13.50 7p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI


Dumb Type "OR", Japanese art/life/death/technology performance, $15-18 8p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. -Sunday.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com


Adult blade w/ bar, hip-hop/urban, (FrSa mid-4a, Su 8p-1a) 18+ $7 9:30p-3a.
Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://Bedno.com/skate


Drum-N-Bass night, not the best in town, nice decore, sushi, 10p-4a.
Free with VIP card printable from their web site.
Dragon Room, 312/751-2900, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.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.


Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Special programs all month observing Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
FINAL WEEKEND: Huge fast food cups art piece and stuff with books.
India: A Celebration of Independence (since 1947) -1999.12.30.
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


NOW: Zoolights, 100K twinkles.
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

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