2000.10.27 (week 174)
Accept The Darkness
Check out the new CLUBBING calendar at http://bedno.com/cal.php?c=club
and EVEN MORE DARK events at http://bedno.com/cal.php?c=dark
PLEASE BLADERS - Come out for the SPOOKY group skate Saturday at 2p in
costume from Daley Plaza.
RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: OM-2's Punk Ode to
the State of Modern Existence at MCA.
* Ongoing: Science/Fiction at
Women Made Gallery.
* Ongoing: 500 Clown Macbeth
at Charybdis.
* Fr: Dracula w/ new musical
score by Philip Glass at Chicago Theater.
* Fr: Iron Chef - Pumpkin
Battle on FOOD.
* Fr: Freaky Friday at
Berlin.
* Fr: Shrapnel drum&bass at
Red Dog.
* Sa: Haunted Elevated Train
Rides at Chicago Cultural Center.
* Sa: Spooky Skate Rave at
Daley Plaza.
* Sa: Redmoon All Hallow's
Eve Prelude event at Field Museum.
* Sa: Stars Halloween Party
at Double Door.
* Sa: Black Tie Masquerade
Ball at Harry's Velvet Room.
* Sa: Catalyst at
Morseland.
* Sa: 100% EVIL at
Monday's.
* Sa: Haunted House rave at
BlackHole.
* Sa: Witching Hour at
Berlin.
* Sa: Devils on Dearborn at
Excalibur.
* Sa: Black on Black at
Rednofive.
* Su: Ghost Of Graceland
Family Walking Tour at Graceland Cemetery.
* Su: Nosferatu with live
punk soundtrack performance at Chicago Cultural Center.
* Su: GWAR at Vic
Theatre.
* Su: Trilogy of Terror at
The Beat Kitchen.
* Su: Fetish Ball O' Fire at
Double Door.
* Su: New Power Party at
Berlin.
* Mo: Imposter Bands at Empty
Bottle.
* Tu: Halloween,
BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo.
* Tu: Redmoon's All Hallow's
Eve Ritual Celebration at Logan Square.
* Tu: All Souls Parade on
Northalsted at Halsted at Belmont.
* Tu: King Crimson at Park
West.
* Tu: Horrorscope at
Crobar.
* Tu: Testosterone Twister at
Berlin.
* Tu: Nocturna Special
Halloween Edition at Smart Bar.
- FREE GothicChicago.com CALENDAR!. FREE
- Simply respond to give your address for a
free October to October calendar, sponsored by Chicago's top DARK goods
and service provides. Full of eerie black and white art.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- My favorite costume shops listed here for your convenience. -2000.10.31
- Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and
comprehensive.
Lost Era, 773/764-7400, 1511 W Howard, vintage and fine.
Broadway Costumes, 312/829-6400, 1100 W Cermak, for professionals.
Chicago Costume Co, 773/528-1264, 1120 W Fullerton.
http://bedno.com/find.php?s=costumes
- Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event
for kids of all ages. -2000.10.31
- Mo/We/Fr 10a-3p, Th 10a-8p, Sa 10a-5p, Su noon-3p.
Big fake castle, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin
decorating, farmers market, Midnight Circus performers.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/Chicagoween/Chicagoween2000.html
- Hauntings at the Pier. Scattered seasonal kid stuff, treasure hunts,
costume contests, pirates, hayrides, haunted house. -2000.10.31 All
ages. free all day
- Kind of Halloween-Lite. Awesome outdoor sculptures leaving soon. New
virtual gaming center open.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/hauntings.html
- Witches of Waveland Haunted House. Sa/Su $2 Sa -10p, Su -11p 7p.
- Hay ride, ghostly dancers, horror flicks, haunted forest and nine
spooky rooms. Not for kids under 7.
Clock Tower, 312/742-PLAY, 3700 N Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
- B96 ScreamFest Millenium of Terror. Two haunted houses, William Darke's
Psycho Circus, gifts, food, dance party. -2000.10.31 18+ $13-15
- Also Christina A and Pink. We-Th 7p-10:30p, Fr-Sa 6:30p-11:30p, Su
5:30p-9:30p, 10.30 7-10p 10.31 6-10:30
Odeum Expo Center, 630/833-8368, 1033 N Villa Ave, Villa Park. S
Prairie Ave and E 18th St
http://www.screamfest.com
- Trails of Terror. 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park.
-Sunday All ages. $5 -9p 6p.
- Wax Museum of Horror, Land of the Killer Toys, Tunnel of Terror,
witches, werewolves, zombies, maze, food. Not for little kids.
Peterson Park, 5801 N Pulaski.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
- Fright Fest. Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions.
-Sunday All ages. $$$ Sa/Su -9p 10a.
- Frankly, too much trouble and long lines to be worth the high prices.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://frightfest.net/Parkhome.asp?z=3
- Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular!. -Sunday -9:30p 6p.
- Not for the faint of heart.
Skokie Park District, 847-674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
- Dia de Muertos exhibit. Reportedly quite good.
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, 773/738-1503, 1852 W 19th.
- OM-2's Punk Ode to the State of Modern Existence. Radical theater.
-Sunday 21+ $? (Su 4p) 8p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Science/Fiction. Artwork inspired by or containing scientific elements
or references, all media. -2000.11.10
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
- 500 Clown Macbeth. -Saturday $10 11p.
- A raucus late-night show in which 3 clowns attempt to perform William
Shakespeare's classic play and fail. Adrian Danzig, David Engel, Paul
Kalina. Great new 120x120' space. Refreshments, half-pipe, art.
Artists, performers, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- Blast!. 52 young brass and percussion performers. Explosion of music
and theater in marching bands/drum corps Style. -2000.11.5 $33-68
- Oriental Theatre, 312/782-2004, 24 W Randolph. Downtown
- Bettie Page Uncensored. In its third run! Well reviewed bawdy
biographical play, BYOB. -2000.11.18 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
- Playground Theatre, Tickets: 312/726-4849, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
- Now playing.
- Legend of Drunken Master, Ladies Man, Girlfight, Nurse Betty, Almost
Famous, Cecil B. Demented, Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Scarey
Movie ..
http://bedno.com/movies
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN!. 12a.
- 8p (Mo-Th): "Gone in 60 Seconds" w/ Nicolas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi,
Angelina Jolie, Robert Duvall, ..
10p (Mo-Th): "Nutty Professor II" Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson, ..
midnt (Th): "Mission Impossible 2" w/ Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Thandie
Newton, Dougray Scott, ..
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner
from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Blair Witch 2 - "Book of Shadows".
- http://www.blairwitch.com
Opens everywhere..
http://bedno.com/movies
- Redmoon All Hallow's Eve Prelude event (since 1995). All ages. Free 3p.
- Parade/spectacle/theatre/drum/tribal/performance/fire thing, starts in
Terminal 1.
http://www.redmoon.org
Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Aviation/OHare
- Maceo Parker. w/ DJ Logic. 18+ $22.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster
http://www.hob.com
- World Gymnastics Champions Tour. Stunning performances by past and
present Olympic medalists. $14.50-45 7:30p.
- http://www.gymnasticstour.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
- Dracula (1931) w/ new musical score by Philip Glass!. AWESOME!. $28-39
8p.
- Performed by Kronos Quartet. Philip Glass, keyboards; Michael Riesman,
conductor and keyboards. Costumes encouraged!
http://www.philipglass.com
Chicago Theater, 175 N State. TicketMaster
http://www.capa.com/chicago/event.cgi?event_id=246
- Otis Day and The Knights. 21+ $10.59 8:30p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Michael McDermott. 21+ $10 9p.
- Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near
Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Iron Chef - Pumpkin Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated
from Japan. Fridays 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD.
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- Freaky Friday. 21+ -5a 10p.
- "Come get an eyeful of the unveiling of Berlin's spooky window
installation by JoJo and the gang. Puppets, pumpkins, and pleasure!" DJ
Greg Haus.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Shrapnel. A new monthly dose of drum&bass. 21+ $10 (free for 2 with
flier) -4a 11p.
- Very undaground, for the headz, candle lit. Costumes recommended. DJs
3D, KC, Ry-N, Glyde, Flipside.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North. Milwaukee/Damen/North,
enter through rear.
- HEX. 21+ $5 Fridays -2a 11p.
- A small low key club night catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends,
Carriemonster spins. A Glamourous little party.
The Mutiny, 773-486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of
Fullerton
- Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history.
-2000.10.31 free Saturdays 12:15p/12:35p/1:35p/2:15p
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/doandsee/Tours.html
- Girls Festival. All ages. free -2p 10a.
- A women and bike related event with vendor booths, contests, giveaways,
challenge course, performances by Angel Via and R-Angels. Five mile
ride at 8:30a.
http://www.girlsonthemove.com
Lincoln Park's Montrose Beach.
- Wizard of Oz Centenial Celebration and Halloween Party. -3p 10a.
- Stories, pumpkin decorating, haunted house.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. -2p 12p.
- Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Spooky Skate Rave (since 1999). 2p.
- Intermediate and advanced bladers COME OUT for this large group rolling
tour of famous haunted local spots. Costume required, also bring a bag
of candy to give out on Michagan avenue. Ends at Blue Frog (LaSalle and
Huron). Last year was a blast! See the photos. Chicago Skate Patrol
sanctioned, protective gear (esp. helmet) strongly encouraged.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza. Washington and Dearborn
- Redmoon All Hallow's Eve Prelude event (since 1995). All ages. Free 3p.
- Parade/spectacle/theatre/drum/tribal/performance/fire thing, starts
inside.
http://www.redmoon.org
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Halloween Bash. All ages. $10-12 5p.
- Bile, Rorschach Test, Shovelbarn, Project .44, DJ, more.
Smiler Coogan's, 773-889-0601, 5637 W Grand.
- RingSide (since 1992). Boxing match between CBOT, MERC and CBOE
traders. $150 -midnt 6p.
- Benefits Mercy Home for boys and girls, black tie optional, big band,
fine dining and cocktails.
Marriott Downtown, 312/738-9245, 540 N Michigan. Info:
312/738-9588.
http://www.mercyhome.org/ringside.html
- Sunny Day Real Estate. All ages. $18.50 7:30p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. No smoking.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Stars Halloween Party (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as
other famous bands. 21+ $10 8p.
- Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Halloween Masquerade Ball. For Big Beautiful Women and the Men who
admirer them!. $15 8p.
- DJ Mark Eaton, light buffet, dance to 1a, after party in hotel bar to
2a. $25/$50/$100 costume prizes.
The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan. Across from Buckingham
Fountain and Grant Park
http://www.CongressPlazaHotel.com
- Halloween Costume Party. $22-30 -midnt 9p.
- Pizza, appzs, games, prizes, beer/wine/pop, karaoke, pumpkin carving,
DJs dancing.
Abner's Yard, 3527 N Clark.
- Black Tie Masquerade Ball (since 1999). 9p.
- Invitation (flier) and creative black tie and mask required.
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.
- Catalyst. DJ's spinning the newest in dark genres. 21+ $4 9p.
- Darkwave-Electro-Gothic-Synthpop-PowerNoize with Scary Lady Sarah, K-Y
& Joolz, Brother Tom.
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
- 100% EVIL. 21+ $3 (free if in costume) -3a 9p.
- Killer drum&bass/ragga sets by: Brantley, E-rock, Natty, and Riverman.
Raffle at 1a.
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/tigerstyle
Monday's, 75 W Harrison. Free parking.
- Haunted House rave. All ages. $15 -4a 9p.
- DJs Paul Anthony, Mixin Marc, Mark Almaria, Alex Peace, Jes One, Super
Natural, JoJo & Chris Tomasone, Agent 47.
http://www.adrenaliney2k.com
BlackHole, Info: 630/415-3464, 3057 W 26th.
- Departures "Raising Hell". Last Saturday of each month join us on a
journey into the new.. 21+ $10 -3am 9p.
- FUEL invites you to Chicago's most intimate progressive night
continuing its ventures into new sounds of the underground. This month
prepare yourself for a special Halloween night surrounded by hundreds
of like-minded clubers. At the decks: Andre Solaris, Justin Corbett,
Paul Gressive.
http://www.fuelinfo.com
Cafe Lura, 773.736.3033, 3184 N.Milwaukee, Chicago. 1/2 blocks
south of Belmont on Milwaukee Ave.
- Witching Hour. 21+ -5a 10p.
- Fab prizes awarded on the dancefloor for cool costumes by our lurking
judges!
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Devils on Dearborn. 21+ $? -4a 10p.
- $50,000 in dance and costume prizes, aerial performances, bondage,
animatronic terrors throughout the Haunted Castle. Gil Burns spinning
upstairs in Club X. Come EARLY!
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn.
http://www.ACEplaces.com/x
- Black on Black. Cloak and dagger party. 21+ $? -5a 10p.
- All blacklight, Wear dark and sultry. Glowing body art show at 1a.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.fifthfloorchicago.com
- Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Also costumer contest and
kids runs. $10-20 9a.
- Montrose Harbor, 773/878-3838.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
- Redmoon All Hallow's Eve Prelude event (since 1995). All ages. Free
12p.
- Parade/spectacle/theatre/drum/tribal/performance/fire thing, starts at
North entrance.
http://www.redmoon.org
Brookfield Zoo, 708/485-2200, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield.
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org
- Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves.
-2000.10.31 All ages. $5 Sundays 2hr 2p.
- I went. Very qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
- Nosferatu (1922) with live punk soundtrack performance. All ages. free
Also 7p. 5p.
- Playing the silent classic with live accompaniment by Browne Whornet,
an eight piece avant-garde band.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Family Halloween Benefit (since 1998). Dinner buffet, sweets, magician,
DJ. $40-60 2hr 5:30p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- GWAR!. Say no more. All ages. $20 7p.
- http://www.gwar.net
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Trilogy of Terror. $5 7:30p.
- Captured Aural Phantasy Theater presents three 50s comic book scripts
in radio drama style: I Married A Zombie, Tommy's Timid Wife, The Mad
Hate of Doctor Zart; with special effects to scare "the living crap out
of you & make you laugh 'til you bleed! Woohaahaa!" Music by JOHN
GREENFIELD, weird films, more.
The Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
- Fetish Ball O' Fire. 21+ $25-35 -1a 8p.
- FirePussy, William Darke, Sister Nagsters, Mistress Monique, Scary Lady
Sarah, Latex fashions, more. Appropriate attire encouraged.
http://www.blackmarketchicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- New Power Party. Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. 21+
FREE -4a 8p.
- Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Blood to Blood.. The Dracula Story Continues. Tales of terror readings
by local Chicago Horror authors. $2.00 8p.
- Elaine Bergstrom, Shauna Singh Baldwin.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one
block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.para-net.com/~red_lion
- Imposter Bands. 21+ $5 8:30p.
- Local acts perform costumed as The Knack, The Kinks, Hendrix, New
Order, more.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Halloween, BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo!. Perfect goth wedding night.
All ages. Free
- http://www.halloween.com
- Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula.
- With Roger Daltrey, Jane March, Rudolf Martin, Michael Sutton, Peter
Weller.
Opens everywhere..
http://bedno.com/movies
- All Hallow's Eve Ritual Celebration (since 1995). All ages. Free 6p
- Parade/spectacle/theatre/drum/tribal/performance/fire thing. Many
thousands will attend. Last year's was one of the nicest nights in my
life. Explore your understanding of death, grief, and recovery.
Community parade 6p, celebration performance 7:30-9:30.
Logan Square, 773/388-9031, Logan Blvd at Kedzie. Near Blue line
stop.
http://www.redmoon.org
- All Souls Parade on Northalsted (since 1997). Signup 5:30p, 7:30p.
- Creative souls bare their dark, shadowy, uninhibited alter egos in the
hot nightclub district. Big prizes in seventeen competitive costume
categories including kids and pets. Almost 10000 spectators expected!
Halsted at Belmont.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
- King Crimson. YEAH!. -Wednesday All ages. $35 7:30p.
- No smoking.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
- Horrorscope. 21+ $25-35 -4a 9p.
- DJs Razor n' Guido, Octavia, Kim English. $2000 in prizes, contest at
midnight. Info: 312-409-1148.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- TESTOSTERONE TWISTER. Peak debauchery. 21+ -5a 10p.
- $$$$$ in prizes, judging 1a. Utterly packed. DJ Ralphi Rosario.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Nocturna Special HALLOWEEN Edition. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE
weekly gathering of darker souls. 21+ $10 Tuesdays -4a 10p.
- Costume contest, prizes, drink concoctions, suprises! Also filming for
Spanish TV.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison
stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
- All Saints Day.
- Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a
feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.miningco.com
- New Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episode (since 1990). 7p.
- This year's (11th) edition of the always wonderful Halloween special.
FOX.
http://www.fox.com
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. 21+ $3 -2a
9p.
- Phantom45 and Dr. Groo join residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great
tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop.
- Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. 21+ $5-15 Wednesdays
-4a 10p.
- A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff
boys and visual assualts. Now with Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning,
Uncle Milty in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free,
$1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- All Souls Day.
- Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://christianity.miningco.com
- COMMUNITY. W/ Richie Hawtin, John Acquaviva. 21+ $10-20 Thursdays -4a
10p.
- Also John Curley, Dayhota & Bear Who? Hosted by Devo. Dress well, no
tennis shoes, mostly house.
http://www.purefuture.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
AA Bronson and General Idea assualt contemporary commerce iconography
and AIDS. -2000.01.07
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- ENDS FRIDAY: Garments. Artwork exploring aspects of dress, all media.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
- Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
- Now awash in color and variety. 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
- 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
- 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, VR games, fun.
See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Botanical art -2000.12.30. Many other local works.
- COMING: Pause. An interactive work encouraging one to reflect on one's
life at the moment. 2000.10.19-2000.10.22.
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, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- See the new 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
- 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.
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Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
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