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2000.09.08 (week 167)

There's Always Tomorrow
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Except for that mouse who just got caught in the glue trap in my kitchen. But for you and me it's a safe bet. This issue was delayed due to automation trouble following an upgrade that will soon provide eGuestlist service to members and event organizers - TOO COOL!

It's a robust week, really packed. Makes the waning of summer a little more tolerable. Outstanding items include Around the Coyote, Gladiator/X-Men/Road Trip at B&V, Inkin' Lincoln, Charybdis Recess, excellent clubbing (Metro/Eden/...), SEVERAL fests, parades, art fairs, concerts, a giant banana split and the harvest moon.

Recommended:
* Ongoing: Last chance to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK,... at Summer is not officially over yet.
* Ongoing: Bettie Page Uncensored at Playground Theatre.
* Fr-Su: Around The Coyote at Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee).
* Fr-Su: Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Convention at Ramada Hotel O'Hare.
* Fr-Sa: RECESS opening at Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex.
* Fr: Radical Faeries Feast Of Fools Cabaret - An After... at HotHouse.
* Sa: Tim Conway & Harvey Korman at Navy Pier Skyline Stage.
* Sa: Von Steuben German Day parade, 10:30a at Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo.
* Sa: Internet Street Fair @ SoGO at Hubbard Street between Armour and Noble.
* Sa: Network at Club Eden.
* Sa: Pansexual Pleasuredome at Berlin.
* Su: World's Largest Banana Split at Luther Memorial Church.
* Su: Kingdom Come Benefit at Liquid Night Club.
* Su: Industrial/electro/new wave/goth night w/ DJ peccaui at Morseland.
* Su: SEQUENCE at Fuse.
* Tu: ORGANIC Farmers Market at Museum of Contemporary Art.
* Tu: Evening on the Terrace at Museum of Contemporary Art.
* We: Harvest Moon.
* Th: ADSR Musicwerks present Noxious Emotion, Monstrum at Morseland.


Art:
* Fr: Garments opens at Women Made Gallery. * Sa-Su: North Shore Art League National Art Festival at Northbrook Court.

Clubbing:
* Sa: Vibeonauts LTJ Bukem at Metro. * Mo: The Beat Project at MadBar. * Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at Berlin. * We: Bass By The Pound - Seminar at Big Wig. * We: Women Obsession at Berlin.

Fests:
* Ongoing: Ping Pong Festival at Playing under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. * Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park. * Fr-Su: German-American Fest at Lincoln Square. * We: Berghoff Oktoberfest at Dearborn and Adams downtown.

Music:
* Sa: The Supremes starring Mary Wilson at Ravinia. * Sa: Solar Tribe, Face, Gaberdine at Double Door. * Su: The Lyricist Lounge Tour featuring Mos Def at House of Blues. * Tu: Jeff Tweedy at Park West. * Th: Zap Mama at Park West.

Other:
* Su: National Grandparents Day. * Tu: Chicago Vegetarian Society dinner at Mee Mah.

Outdoors:
* Fr: Cubs host Astros at Wrigley Field. * Su: Half Marathon at Museum of Science and Industry. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate at Londo Mondo.

TV/Movie/Theater:
* Ongoing: Asylum 137 at Viaduct Theater. * Ongoing: Showing "Hard Candy" and "Run Lola Run" at Music Box. * Fr: Star Trek debut anniversary. * Fr: Iron Chef - Banana Battle on FOOD. * We: Battlebots on COM.

 Ongoing:
LAST CHANCE to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, WISCONSIN DELLS or APPLE PICKING.
Summer is not officially over yet. See the special summer ideas page: http://bedno.com/summer


Ping Pong Festival. -2000.09.24.
Pros, celebs and visitors play on art tables all over the city.
Playing under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. Exhibit at Water Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson at Michigan.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/pingpong


Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2000.09.24 Free Th-Su.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p dance -5p.
Grant Park, 312/744-6630. Cancelled if rain.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs


Bettie Page Uncensored. Begining THIRD RUN! Well reviewed baudy biographical play, BYOB. 18+ -2000.11.18 Fr-Sa 10:30p.
Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm


Asylum 137. Observe the antics of lunatic clowns. $10 Mon/Tue 8p.
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.


WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.


Showing "Hard Candy" (3-D porno) and "Run Lola Run". Fr/Sa midnite.
Also showing horror and foreign classic matinees.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com


Movies:
The Cell, Godzilla2000, Wonderland, Cecil B. Demented, Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Nutty Professor II, Saving Grace, Scarey Movie, Groove, Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E., Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Chicken Run, Gone in 60 Seconds, M:I2, ...
http://bedno.com/movies


Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
8p (daily): "Gladiator" Ridley Scott directs Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.
10:30p (daily): "X-Men" Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen.
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "Road Trip" A bunch of kids and Tom Green.
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2000.09.08:
Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973).
http://www.startrek.com


Around The Coyote (since 1990). Neighborhood-wide art fest. -Sunday 11a-10p.
Dozens of galleries, leading edge theatre, music, new mural in Churchill Park, more.
Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee), 312/342-6777.
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org


Cubs host Astros. WGN. 2:20p.
Also Saturday at 3:05p and Sunday at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com


Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Convention (since 1995). Many vendors, artists, and judged shows. -Sunday $10-25 Times?
Ramada Hotel O'Hare, 847/827-5131, 6600 N Mannheim, Rosemont.
http://www.tattooshow.com


Garments opens. Artwork exploring aspects of dress, all media. -2000.10.06, reception 6-9p.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org


German-American Fest (since 1920). Bratts, beer and oompah in two huge tents. -Sunday 6:30p-midnt.
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org


RECESS! An Interactive Playground for Adults. -2000.09.30 Mo-Sa all ages free 2-7p, Fr/Sa $10 18+ 8p-?
Opening night entertainment includes Metatone recording artist THE FLASHBULB, Didgeridoo player with an attitude KARL SACKSTEDER, Drum and Bass mixologist DJ FOUR/4. Great new 14000' space. Performances and refreshments Fr/Sa nights. Half-Pipe (16ft!) skater usage $5-10. Advertised fun includes a Treehouse, Skee-ball, video games, cargo climbing nets, 130 ft. of multi-level slot-car racing, swings, slides, giant Twister & Jenga, entrance maze, paintball shooting gallery, basketball, graffiti wall, four-Square, hopscotch, Frisbee, and more! Dress for play. See site for future performers. Artists, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com


Iron Chef - Banana Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex


Radical Faeries Feast Of Fools Cabaret - An After High School Special. $10 10p.
An eclectic group performance work "Tales of Morality and Destiny, or What I did during my Summer Vacation". Post-modern prom party after w/ DJ Jaaydee.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo. Good jazz almost every night. Check their site.
http://www.hothouse.net
 Saturday 2000.09.09:
Farmers Markets
Austin, Iowa/Central. 7a-2p.
Printers Row, Polk/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Near North, Division/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Park. Armitage/Orchard. 7a-2p.
North Halsted, Grace/Broadway/Halsted. 7a-2p.
North Center Town Square, BellePlaine/Damen/Lincoln. 7a-2p.
Edgewater, Thorndale/Broadway. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


North Shore Art League National Art Festival (since 1948). Juried fine arts show. -Sunday Free 10a-7p.
Quality show in a gorgeous mall with kids play area, marble and brass, edu-stores, and a pianist.
Northbrook Court, 847/446-2870, Lake Cook Rd in Northbrook. There's also an art fair at Old Orchard.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair/artguidedates.html


Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Convention (since 1995). Many vendors, artists, and judged shows. -Sunday $10-25 Times?
Friends know I'm a tattoo-phile. The judged shows at events of this type are out of this world!
Ramada Hotel O'Hare, 847/827-5131, 6600 N Mannheim, Rosemont.
http://www.tattooshow.com


Von Steuben German Day parade, 10:30a.
Mexican Independence Day parade, noon.
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html


Around The Coyote (since 1990). Neighborhood-wide art fest. -Sunday 11a-10p.
Dozens of galleries, leading edge theatre, music, new mural in Churchill Park, more.
Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee), 312/342-6777.
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org


Internet Street Fair @ SoGO. Food, music, T1 lines. Free -6p 11a.
An outdoor fair where local small web firms demo products and ideas. Promotes the SoGO (South of Grand and Ogden) Technology District.
http://www.internetstreetfair.com
Hubbard Street between Armour and Noble, 312/563-1750.


German-American Fest (since 1920). Bratts, beer and oompah in two huge tents. -Sunday 2p-midnt.
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org


RECESS! An Interactive Playground for Adults. -2000.09.30 Mo-Sa all ages free 2-7p, Fr/Sa $10 18+ 8p-?
Opening weekend, tonight featuring The Go Go Devils, Rasa. For more info see yesterday's listing.
Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com


The Supremes starring Mary Wilson. $10-40 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk.
http://www.ravinia.org


Tim Conway & Harvey Korman. Guest Louise Duart. $45-75 9p.
Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html


Vibeonauts Logical Sessions. LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad, Nookie. $15 18+ 11p-5a.
W/ Kevin Cunningham, Droopy, Glyde. Heavyweight lineup. Frankly. I saw Bukem last year and it was lame.
http://www.vibeonauts.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Network. DJs Chris Gin, Christopher Robin, PuLz-8, Shamanlove. Experimental video. $0-10 9p-3a.
Compact but quite nice Lincoln Park-ish dance club. Valet. Good line-up.
Showing the Underworld concert film "Everything Everything" at 9:30p, cocktails -10:30p.
Club Eden, 3407 N Clark. Near Red line Addison/Belmont stops.
http://www.theclubeden.com


Pansexual Pleasuredome. DJ Dion spins. 21+ $0-5 10p-5a.
Editors choice "Best Chicago DJ", leaving for L.A. in just a few more weeks after 13 years! :(
Check out his awesome website: http://www.dionlab.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com


Solar Tribe, Face, Gaberdine. $8 show 10p.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
 Sunday 2000.09.10:
National Grandparents Day. Honor and be kind to (and call) your grandparents.
http://www.grandparents-day.com


Half Marathon (since 1997). 13.1 miles, 3000 souls, kids fest 9:30a, 7:45a-1p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. Info: 773/929-6072.
http://www.dillonproductions.net


Farmers Markets
Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


North Shore Art League National Art Festival (since 1948). Juried fine arts show. -Sunday Free 10:30a-6p.
Quality show in a gorgeous mall with kids play area, marble and brass, edu-stores, and a pianist.
Northbrook Court, 847/446-2870, Lake Cook Rd in Northbrook. There's also an art fair at Old Orchard.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair/artguidedates.html


Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Convention (since 1995). Many vendors, artists, and judged shows. $10-25 Times?
Ramada Hotel O'Hare, 847/827-5131, 6600 N Mannheim, Rosemont.
http://www.tattooshow.com


Around The Coyote (since 1990). Neighborhood-wide art fest. 11a-8p.
Dozens of galleries, leading edge theatre, music, new mural in Churchill Park, more.
Wicker Park (Damen/North/Milwaukee), 312/342-6777.
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org


World's Largest Banana Split (since 1996). At least 28ft, also Hot Dogs! Before 11:30a.
Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W Wilson, 773/539-3018.
http://www.recordholders.org/en


German-American Fest (since 1920). Bratts, beer and oompah in two huge tents. -Sunday noon-11p.
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org


Kingdom Come Benefit. Who wants to be a movie star? $45-55 all ages 6p.
Get involved in filmmaking. Auction, Live music, comedians, complimentary buffet, DJ, dancing, more. Benefits ADAPT.
http://www.windycityimages.com
Liquid Night Club, (773) 929-6362, 1997 N. Clybourn.


The Lyricist Lounge Tour featuring Mos Def. All ages $25 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com


Industrial/electro/new wave/goth night w/ DJ peccaui... Price? Time?
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com


SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore. This is a beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and staff.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
 Monday 2000.09.11:
The Beat Project. With 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 2000.09.12:
Farmers Markets
Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
Logan Square, Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard. noon-7p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


ORGANIC Farmers Market
Museum of Contemporary Art. 10a-6p.


Evening on the Terrace. LAST ONE OF THE SUMMER. Free -8p 4p.
Live music (Nicholas Barron), unique cocktails (one free for members), culinary art of Wolfgang Puck.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Chicago Vegetarian Society dinner. Families welcome, $7-15, 7p.
Buffet-style dinner. Vegetable egg roll, steamed vege potstickers. Chinese vege soup. Green beans and onions, vege fried rice (no eggs), vege lo mein, vege delight w/ extra broccoli, and spicy eggplant. Water, tea or coffee.
Mee Mah, 773/539-2277, 4036 W Peterson.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org


Jeff Tweedy. Also Wednesday. 18+ $14 8p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Free 10p-4a.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Wednesday 2000.09.13:
Harvest Moon. The full moon nearest the equinox, brightest/longest of the year.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching


Berghoff Oktoberfest. "The Wurst Party of the Year" w/ Deutsch food and music. -Saturday, Free 11a-9p.
Dearborn and Adams downtown.
http://www.berghoff.com


Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate. Leaves at 6:30p.
Longest running such event - as mentioned in national press. Big loop past planetarium and back, then beers. 8-15 miles. Protective gear and blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Other groups skates almost every day somewhere: http://Bedno.com/skate
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.


* Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+ 9p-2a.
Danny The Wildchild visits. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com


Battlebots. Geeks do violence by proxy. 9:30p.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com


Women Obsession. Mainly a ladies night for ladies. Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Thursday 2000.09.14:
Farmers Markets
Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


Zap Mama. All ages $20 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


ADSR Musicwerks present Noxious Emotion, Monstrum Sepsis. 21+ $5 doors 9p.
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
 Museums
Buckingham Fountain. A landmark, light shows nightly -2000.10.01. Free 9-11p
Grant Park, on the lake. (Congress and LSD)
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./tourism/downtown/Buckingham.html


NEW: "Organic Produce: A Gut Show". Art based on human internal organs.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org


NEW: Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
Awash in color, variety, and sun hats.
World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
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


Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -2000.11.06.
Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com


Tom Friedman exhibit. 30 sculptures using common materials. -2000.10.01.
Anne Wilson: Anatomy of Wear. Fabric and hair, stains, holes and rips. -2000.10.01.
Sculptural Gardening Project. Decorating front and interior spaces. -2000.10.22.
Sol LeWitt. 200 pieces, spacious, geometric, simple and conceptual. -2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens. -2000.12.03.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. -2000.10.08.
Also: Loop tour by CTA train, free -2000.09.30 11:35a+12:15p+12:55p+1:35p.
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


New lion web cam! Beautiful design. Near conservatory, lake, rookery.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com


NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
Sounds From The Vaults. Try 50 international instruments, world's largest harp!
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Original art, props, models, and costumes from the Lucas archives, connects the films to classical mythology.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. FREE WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org


NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.10.09.
NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su: 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


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


Truly stunning world class aquarium.
Back outside deck has drop dead incredible view of skyline.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org


NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
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
 Notes:
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2000.09.08