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2000.03.24 (week 143)

Nature Awakens
Nature Awakens
As a seasoned human, I've seen spring come many times. The weather rolls in unhurried, beautiful and colossal, reminding me I'm just a guest here. Meanwhile, mating frenzy is doing it's warmups. Dates can be found on MTV spring break, the Reader Matches bowling party, Today's Chicago Woman Bachelor Party, and for some very special someones, perhaps at the Chicago Mars Society meeting or remaining women's history month events. Wanna go to a party? You could be a guest at NewCity's film issue release, Urban M.I.N.E.S., Medusa 6th Anniversary or the New Power Party. Shake some hands and some booty. Yup, its the season for Maple Syrup Fest, Hellenic Parade, and Bookhunters Fair; for Academy awards, Real Ale Fest and architectural mini-golf, as it long has been. It's the last Monday for 5 cent donuts and the Psychotronics are showing a Fabian/Terri Garr drama. Wednesday we blade. Bulls are playing, as are Pat Metheny Trio, Queensryche, No Doubt, Paula Cole, John Paul Jones, Soil, and two raves, so get a date. Helllllllllloooooooooooo SPRING!

Ongoing:

FINAL WEEK: March is National Women's History Month. ThanXX!
http://www.nwhp.org/month.html


ENDS SUNDAY: Women In The Director's Chair Film Fest (19th). See site for schedule, $0-12 various times.
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


NEW: Golf Around Chicago opens. Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects.
M-Th 10a-10p, Fr-Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p, $4-6.50.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. -2000.04.23.
http://www.navypier.com/current.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


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 2000.03.24:

Real Ale Festival, over 200 US/Euro/micro beers. $10 4-11p.
Admission give program, souvenier glass, 4x 4oz samples. Additional $1/4oz more.
Goose Island Wrigley, 3535 N Clark, 773/832-9040.
http://www.realalefestival.com/RAF00.htm


The Donnas, Smugglers, Plus Ones, Starball. All ages $10 doors 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Bulls host Denver, carried on WGN, 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls


Paula Cole, $20 all ages 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


No Doubt. Q101 show, all ages $22.50 7:30p.
http://www.nodoubt.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.


Pat Metheny Trio, $30 reserved 21+ 8p AND 11p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.victheatre.com


Iron Chef. 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.
Also catch Brak Presents The Brak Show Starring Brak Sunday at 6p.
http://www.cartoon-network.com

Saturday 2000.03.25:

Spring Break programming begins, all rules end.
MTV http://www.mtv.com


Maple Syrup Fest, educational, real tree tapping, fresh hotcakes, free 10a-3p.
North Park Village Nature Center, 312-744-5472 , 5801 North Pulaski.
http://w4.ci.chi.il.us./Environment/NaturalResources/NorthParkVillage.html


Real Ale Festival, over 200 US/Euro/micro beers. $10 noon-5p and 6-11p.
Admission give program, souvenier glass, 4x 4oz samples. Additional $1/4oz more.
Goose Island Wrigley, 3535 N Clark, 773/832-9040.
http://www.realalefestival.com/RAF00.htm


The Chicago Women's Liberation Union (CWLU) 1969-1977. Free 2p.
Professor Margaret Strobel speaks on this prototypical movement, then Estelle Carole shows slides from the CWLU Graphics Collective.
Harold Washington Library, 312/747-4300, 400 S State.
http://www.chipublib.org


Queensryche, $35 18+ 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI


Vibalicious rave, Vortex Productions. Tickets at the door only.
Ten or so tek/house/trance DJs. 312/409-7924.
www.RaveSupplies.com/vortex


Window In The Sky, rave. $25 at the door before 10p.
Over a dozen DJs, many drum&bass/techno. Rob Swift, Atomic Babies, 3d, Mark Almaria, Slugo, Acidman, Kevin Cunningham, Jerry Sanchez, Abstrakt, Blake B, Glyde, ... Three rooms of sound, lights, visuals, lasers, safe parking.
Future Forces, 847/604-0579 414/297-9587 608/334-0606.
http://www.futureforces.net


John Paul Jones (of Led Zeppelin), 18+ $26 9p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


Pansexual Pleasuredome w/ DJ Dion, 21+ $5 aft midnt 11p-5a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.

Sunday 2000.03.26:

Maple Syrup Fest, educational, real tree tapping, fresh hotcakes, free 10a-3p.
North Park Village Nature Center, 312-744-5472 , 5801 North Pulaski.
http://w4.ci.chi.il.us./Environment/NaturalResources/NorthParkVillage.html


Midwest Bookhunter Spring Fair, 50k rare/special/used volumes, $4-6 10a-5p.
Joseph J. Gentil Center at Loyola University, 6525 N Sheridan, 773/989-2200.


Chicago Mars Society meeting, furthering the exploration agenda, 11:30a-3p.
http://www.astrodigital.org/marschicago
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore, classroom A, South entrance.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org


Hellenic Heritage Greek Parade, 2:30p.
On Halsted from Randolph to VanBuren.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html


Soil, The Blank Theory, Left Setter, Jake:U:Ohff. All ages $8 doors 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Academy Awards (72nd), Billy Crystal hosts, 7p.
ABC, http://www.oscar.com
Watch it on the huge screen at Brew&View for $2.
E! has eight hours of pre-show culminating with the Rivers women from 5p.


Projection, NewCity's 2nd film issue release party. Gala attire recommended. 7:30p.
Biology Bar, 1520 N Fremont. Coinciding with the awards I suppose.
http://www.newcitychicago.com


Gutter Love, Reader Matches Singles Bowling Party. $12 3hr 8p.
Place a free personal ad, treats, trophies, limited lanes.
Diversey Rock-n-Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
http://www.chicagoreader.com/matches


New Power Party, Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. free 8p-4a.
Movie at 8p (Joffrey does Prince), dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red lnie Belmont stop.
http://www.chicagonation.com


Gramaphone Records presents DJ Sativa, PNS, Current. $5 10p-2a.
Usually mostly techno and reggae.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com

Monday 2000.03.27:

Last day! 5 cent donuts and $50K contest observing 50th anniversary.
Dunkin Donuts http://www.dunkindonuts.com


Twilight Tales. Gathering of local (mainly spooky) writers. $2 8p.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.twilighttales.com


Psychotronic Film Society shows "MaryJane" (1968), free 8p.
Fabian and Terri Garr try to keep students off drugs.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. See it here with other cool geeks.
http://www.psychotronic.com


The Beat Project w/ Shon Dervis and Hiroki. Rap open mike after 1a. $3 10p-2a.
Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 2000.03.28:

New Music Tuesday: Relative Ash, Clockbox, The Step Kings, Far Out Of Me. All ages $5 doors 6p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Nocturna, Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. $8 10p-4a.
Girls Under Glass new "Nightmares" CD giveaway.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com


Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Free 10p-4a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net

Wednesday 2000.03.29:

In-line Skaters Gathering unless too wet, 5-10 miles, leaves at 6:30p.
Destination: dinner and beer somewhere far flung, then back.
Protective gear and blinkers strongly recommended.
Meet at Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate


Bulls host Cleveland, carried on WCIU, 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls


Urban M.I.N.E.S. (Music Industry Networking & Entertainment Social), 21+ 8p-?.
Informal mixer of area pro's for sharing ideas, showcase performers.
Email UrbanMines@aol.com for more info.
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-8778, 1600 W Grand.
http://www.bettysbsl.com


Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+ 9p-2a.
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


Sonic Wednesdays, DJs Gil Burns, PuLz-8, and Jeff Moyer, $? 10p-4a.
Join list at http://www.sonicwednesday.com for comps.
Fairly artsy/dark/industrial club, performers, harder than House music.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed. Dress well.
http://www.circuschicago.com


The Smashing Pumpkins Exclusive Live Footage from Metro. 1hr 11p.
WJYS (check your cable listing)

Thursday 2000.03.30:

Today's Chicago Woman Bachelor Party, drinks/buffet/music/mingling. $35 6-9p.
Drink, 312/733-7800, 702 W Fulton.


Celebrating The First Women in the U.S. District Court. Free 4-6:30p.
A reception and panel honoring several great fems in the fed.
Federal Courthouse, 312/782-7606, 219 S Dearborn. Bar Assoc sponsored.


Dido, all ages $10 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR cultural institutions.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
TONIGHT ONLY: Cultural Center showing Chris and Heather L'il 16mm Film Jamboree at 6:30p.


Medusa Anniversary (6th) w/ Mousse T and Boris Dlugosch, 21+ $15 10p-4a.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No tennis shoes.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com

Museums:

Beginning it's seasonal rebirth.
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: 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


100 Years of Architecture -2000.03.12.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.
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:

LAST CHANCE: ADA benefit dinner gala w/ The Mighty Blue Kings is 4.1 $125 call 312/346-1805 x321.
Thanx UR Magazine for the MDFMK CD release party at Crobar last Wednesday.
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