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Ahhhhh, that ought to free up some time. Monday alone for example, rather than being another day of my short life sold, I'll be able to greet spring at the Vernal Equinox sunrise, observe the Great American Meatout with a 5 cent donuts, watch the new UCB episode while missing Twilight Tales and the Bulls and the Chicago Visitor's Choice Awards, then close the day with a full moon. With new found free time I'll be able to see the dog dancing at the Chicagoland Family Pet Show (no rats allowed) or the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, or Alexander Calder and the other new MCA exhibits. In fact, I'm gonna start right now, partying dawn to dusk for Saint Patrick's Day. Before I've drunk too much to remember, it still women/drum&bass time folks. National Women's History Month observation continues with the Women In The Director's Chair Film Fest opening, the very interesting Women Hold Up Half the Sound two day jazz events, a Japanese girl band tour and Purim, a day commemorating a queen. Drum&Bass week officially wraps ups in no small fashion with Grooverider, Field of Dreams and TigerStyle 2000, but great dance tunez goes on with Groove Aramada, Carl Cox, Trevor Rockcliffe, Dimitri, Darrell Woodson, and Danny The Wild Child at Seminar. Also playing: Third Eye Blind, Luka Bloom, Mary Black, Incubus, Filter, Chevelle, and MDFMK (formerly KMFDM) record pre- release party. But most alluring of all, darker souls remember to come to SmartBar Tuesday for Nocturna's 12th Anniversary Ball! Sooooooooo, does this make me retired?
Ongoing:
- WEEKEND ONLY: Chicagoland Family Pet Show, $4-8 Fr 2-9p Sa 9a-9p Su 10a-6p.
- 350 Booths, dog dancing contest, demos, frisbee champs, also cats/birds/ferrets.
Arlington International Racecourse, 630/469-4611.
http://www.towershow-productions.com - FINAL WEEKEND: Chicago Flower and Garden Show (6th), M-Sa 10a-8p Su -6p.
- Horticulturalific! Info: 312/321-0077, -2000.03.19.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com - March is National Women's History Month. ThanXX!
- http://www.nwhp.org/month.html
- International art by women juried exhibition going on, all media.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie. -2000.03.31.
http://www.womanmade.org - Theater Oobleck: An Apology For the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Presented by Doctor John Faustus on This His Final Evening. $10 obo Fr/Sa 8p.
- Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan (MCA/Park District) -2000.03.25.
http://www.mcachicago.org/MCA/Performance/Perf-Winter2k.html - Measure For Measure, good modern take on Shakespeare's darkest comedy, $15 8p FrSa 7p Su.
- Stardog Theatre Company, 773/528-9696, 3829 N Broadway. -2000.04.15.
http://www.strawdog.org - Blue Man Group, still haven't seen them. $39-$46 6p.
- Briar Street Theater, 773/348-5996 info, 3133 N Halsted.
http://www.blueman.com - WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Women In The Director's Chair Film Fest (19th). See site for schedule -2000.03.26, $0-12 various times.
FRIDAY: Great opening night at the Cultural Center, new works by locals then live music, 8p. - Awesome week of films exploring a variety of cultures.
5732 N Glenwood, 941 W Lawrence, 280 S Columbus, 333 S Ashland, 7059 S Shore.
http://www.widc.org/festival/schedule/schedule.html - Movies:
- What Planet Are You From, Drowning Mona, Next Friday, Galaxy Quest, Sweet and Lowdown, Fantasia/2000, Titus,
American Movie, Man On The Moon, Millennium Man, Dogma, Toy Story 2, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Friday 2000.03.17:
- Saint Patrick's Day, patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain.
- Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc. Parade was last week.
http://www.ireland.com - Foy School Irish Dancers, free at noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - St. Patrick's Day Party all day! Music and dance. $10 1p-1a.
- Mulligan Stew, Christy Barry, Larry Nugent, The Prodigals, ...
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace.
http://www.abbeypub.com - The Tossers, The Arrivals. All ages $10 doors 6p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Bulls host Golden State, carried on FSChi, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Third Eye Blind, also Saturday, $22.50 all ages 7:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500. - Women Hold Up Half the Sound. An excellent show of sorts. $10 8:30p.
- Two day festival celebrating the works of women in jazz.
Great assortment of area pro fem musicians perform.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo. Continues Saturday.
http://www.hothouse.net - Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Fr,Mo-Th): "Man On The Moon" by Milos Forman, w/ Jim Carrey, D.DeVito, C.Love, ....
10p (Fr,Mo-Th): "Sleepy Hollow" by Tim Burton, w/ Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): "Dogma" S.Hayek, C.Rock, B.Cort, J.Garofalo, A.Morissette, ...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com - TV:
- Farscape season opener (2nd). Visually stunning series. 2hr 7p.
SCIFI http://www.scifi.com
Iron Chef (Konnyaku Battle, a Fermented Root Paste), fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
Interviews Conan O'Brien, with giant killer ants.
Also catch Brak Presents The Brak Show Starring Brak Sunday at 6p.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com - "Fuel" RestauBar opens. Lunch/dinner/late night, next door to Metro. 10p.
- Fuel, 773/248-3330, 3724 N Clark.
- *** chicago drum&bass week ***
Grooverider. Popular local DJs Jevon Jackson, Colette, Phantom 45 open. 18+ $15 doors 11p. - http://grooverider.com
Globally known d&b/chill artist. Pre-party, $3 discount to rave ticket holders.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Saturday 2000.03.18:
- Alexander Calder in Focus opens. 15 great sculptures/mobiles 1920s-60s.
Drawing on the Figure opens. 100 small works by 1990s top artists. - Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - H2O, Saves The Day, Kill Your Idols. All ages $12 doors 6p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Women Hold Up Half the Sound. An excellent show of sorts. $10 8:30p.
- Two day festival celebrating the works of women in jazz.
Great assortment of area pro fem musicians perform.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net - Luka Bloom, $25 18+ 9p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield
http://www.victheatre.com - Respect Is Burning: Dimitri From Paris, Darrell Woodson, DJ Cam. 18+ $20 doors 11p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - *** chicago drum&bass week ***
Field of Dreams, rave. all ages $30 8p-6a. - DJs Cajmere, Jay Denham, Freaky Flow, Flipside, Paul Anthony,
Ry-N, Deelishus, Marcus Watkins, Groo, Acidman, Traxx, Lego,
Miles Maeda, and many more. Multiple stages, awesome lights,
many hundreds of smilez. Location to be announced.
Tickets at Untitled, 773/404-9225, 2705 N Clark.
Info: 630-415-3158, 773-604-1644.
http://www.vibeonauts.com - SilverMan, rave. $20 8p-6a.
- Three level location in Madison Wisonsin.
Skylab 2000, Cash Money, Danny Tha Wild Child, Honey Dijon, several more.
Tickets at Untitled, 773/404-9225, 2705 N Clark.
Info: 414/299-9140, 312/332-9716. Free glows for silver skin or hair. - TigerStyle 2000. Serious bunch of drum&bass/ragga headz. $3 9p-3a.
- w/ DJs E-Rock, Riverman, Brantley, Chamberweed, Natty.
Mondays, 312/663-3647, 75 W Harrison.
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/tigerstyle
Sunday 2000.03.19:
- Rhino 2000 (a women's poetry and literary journal) Release Party and reading. Donation, 2-4p.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org - NEW CARTOONS! Futurama, King-O-Hill, Simpsons. Starts 6p.
- Frye is suspicious of Leela's new one eyed love interest, Bobby is
believed to be a reincarnated monk, Bart foresees Lisa as president.
FOX http://www.fox.com - Mary Black, $25-30 reserved 18+ 8p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield
http://www.victheatre.com - Groove Aramada, pushing a new CD, pretty darn funky. $7 9p-2a?
- http://www.groove-armada.com
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com - *** chicago drum&bass week ***
Gramaphone Records presents Borrowed Language. $5 10p-2a. - With Izade and special guests Jay Denham and Aaron Bennett.
Usually mostly techno and reggae.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Monday 2000.03.20:
- Start of Aries.
- Astrological sign, the ram.
http://www.astrology.com - Vernal Equinox, day when the night and day are of equal length, 5:50a.
- Official first day of the spring season. I will meet the sunrise on blades.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching - Full Moon, always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- Great American Meatout (16th), eat no animal flesh today cave-people.
- 301/530-1737, http://www.meatout.com
- 5 cent donuts and $50K game observing 50th anniversary.
- Dunkin Donuts http://www.dunkindonuts.com
- Chicago Visitor's Choice Awards (2nd). Local entertainers nominated by peers. price? time?
- For children's charities, George Ryan and Richard M. Daley co-chair.
Shakespeare, Joffrey, Blue Man, Second City, others. 312/642-1986 x222.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore (in McCormick Place).
http://www.wherechicago.com - Bulls host Orlando, carried on FSChi, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Twilight Tales. SPECIAL gathering of local (mainly spooky) writers. $2 8p.
- Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.twilighttales.com - NEW Upright Citizens Brigade episode preceded by new Strangers with Candy, 1hr 9p.
- The most hysterically funny shows on TV today!
COM http://www.comedycentral.com - The Beat Project w/ Shon Dervis and Hiroki, and usually break dancers. $3 10p-2a.
- This was UNBELIEVABLE last week, the breakers are beyond olympic quality gymnastics.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen.
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 2000.03.21:
- Purim, Jewish holiday commemorating queen Esther's intervention to save the Jews of Persia.
- The story of her actions in the 5th century BC is retold on this day.
Observance begins at sunset yesterday.
http://judaism.miningco.com - Golden Gloves Tournament (77th), semi-finals, co-ed amateur boxing for charity, 7p.
- St. Andrew's Gym, 773/921-4000, 1658 W Addison, also Wednesday.
http://www.chicagogoldengloves.com - Nocturna Anniversary Ball (12th!), THE weekly gathering of darker souls. $8 10p-2a?
- DJ Scary Lady Sarah w/ guest DJ David J. of Bauhaus/Love & Rockets.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near the red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com - Lolita No. 18, Mummy The Peepshow, Polysics, Spoozys, Number Girl
- Package tour of Japanese girl bubble-garage bands?!?
Fireside Bowl, 773/486-2700, 2646 W Fullerton. - Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. 10p-2a?
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 2000.03.22:
- In-line Skaters Gathering if dry, temperature irrellevant, 5-10 miles, 6:30p.
- Destination: dinner and beer somewhere far flung, then back.
Protective gear and blinkee(s) strongly recommended.
Meet at Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State. Be prompt.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate - Incubus w/ Ultra Spank. All ages $16.50 doors 6p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI - S.O.D., Skinlab, Hate Plow. All ages $15 doors 6p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Filter, Chevelle. $21.50 all ages 7:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500. - Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $5 21+ 9p-2a.
- Danny The Wild Child spins (one of the city's best junglists).
Also DJs Flipside, Gamewarden, Kee, Glyde and Poolside. Web simul-cast!
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com - MDFMK (formerly KMFDM) record pre-release party! Dance, drink, etc -4a.
- Hear new cuts before the public, win albums, shirts, posters, autographs.
RSVP urvip@aol.com for cocktails 9:30-11:30p and no cover.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No tennis shoes.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Thursday 2000.03.23:
- Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com - Greek music, songs, and dances. Foreshadows parade next Sunday. Free at noon.
- Under The Picasso, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso - Willem Breuker Kollektief, well reviewed large european ensemble. 21+ $8 7p.
- Varied styles, conventional instruments, absurdist antics.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com - Carl Cox, Trevor Rockcliffe, DJ C1 direct from London. $10-20 (ticketmaster) 10p.
- Medusa presents In-Tec Records Tour. Also John Curley, Dayhota, Bear Who?
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No tennis shoes.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Museums:
- Home For The Heart, The Story of Irish Immigration, free.
- Images and objects examining how the Irish came and their influence.
9a-7pMo 11a-7pTuTh 9a-5pWeFrSa 1-5pSu. 9th floor -2000.05.28.
Harold Washington Library, 312/747-4300, 400 S State.
http://www.chipublib.org - NEW: Mars Exploration Station exhibit, examines how people will live there.
Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry. - Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org - NEW! Dinosaur Giants, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint -2000.03.19.
NEW! E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window Museum. - Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com - FINAL WEEKEND: Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows.
NEW: Alexander Calder in Focus. 15 great sculptures/mobiles 1920s-60s, -2000.06.25.
NEW: Drawing on the Figure. 100 small works by 1990s top artists, -2000.06.25. - Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p, We-Su 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - Various interesting works.
- 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.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
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 - Dead ancient Sea Scrolls now on display! -2000.06.11
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. FREE WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org - NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su. - Laser: Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. FREE THURSDAYS.
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. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org - Masterpieces, interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
- MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu - Norman Rockwell collection. First such show in 30 years -2000.05.21.
Treasures from Mount Vernon: George Washington Revealed -2000.04.21. - Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark. $1-8 9:30a-4:30p.
http://www.chicagohs.org
Notes:
- ADA benefit dinner gala w/ The Mighty Blue Kings is 4.1 $125 call 312/346-1805 x321.
Always call before going to a listed event.
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