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2000.12.08 (week 180)

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It's a standard eclectic week of culture, mainstream, and raves. Drum-n-bass headz, you probably already know that Andy C is coming to Seminar. Creative? Come by the home page to vote on a new year's slogan. Got some good Chicago Fun photos I can post? Email them to me. -out-

RECOMMENDED:
* Fr-Su: International Gem and Jewelry Show in Rosemont.
* Fr: Bang at Crobar.
* Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
* Sa: Holiday Market at Hot House.
* Sa: Q101's Twisted at United Center.
* Sa: Jingle Bash w/ 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, ... at Arie Crown.
* Sa: Haujobb, Velvet Acid Christ, din_fiv at Morseland.
* Sa: Who-Ville Boogie rave at Congress Theatre.
* Sa: Sonia Dada, Indigenous at House of Blues.
* Sa: Jupiter and Saturn visible near the moon.
* Sa: Beast Women 2000 at The Innertown Pub.
* Sa: St. Germain, DJ Heather at Metro.
* Sa: Bring It Back rave at TBA.
* Su: Human Rights Day.
* Su: Rudolph Ramble 8K run on Canon.
* Su: Bears host New England at Soldiers Field.
* Su: New Cartoons on FOX.
* Su: Doobie Brothers at Park West.
* Mo: Full Moon.
* Mo: Corrosion of Conformity, Clutch at House of Blues.
* Mo: Bulls host Phoenix at United Center.
* Mo: Tales of terror readings at Red Lion Pub.
* Tu: Fiesta de Guadalupe.
* Tu: BattleBots 2.0 begins.
* We: Junkyard Wars Marathon on TLC.
* We: Scarface, D12 at House of Blues.
* We: Chaka Khan at Chicago Theatre.
* We: Anniversary with Andy C at Big Wig.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: Alternative Beat at Aura.

 Seasonal:
Stereo Exchange Holiday Sale. Audio and video, car and home, used and new. -2000.12.31 Mo/Fr -7p, We -5p, Sa -4p. 12p.
Gotta plug my dear friend Dave's Blow Out on high and low end electronics, DVD, TVs, turntables, stereos, DJ gear, auto, vintage. Also sales, repairs, installation and computer service.
Stereo Exchange, 773/784-0004, 4743 N Western. Near Lawerence and Lincoln.
http://TurntableRepair.com
Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2001.01.02 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for PDAs.
http://bedno.com/winter
Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2000.12.17 All ages. $8 Sa 5/7p, Su 2/5p, Th/Fr 7:30p.
Celebration of the changing seasons and the coming of Winter returns in a new venue. Community driven spectacle production that changes every year in approach to the theme. This year explores Earth and excess.
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 773/388-9031, 1419 W Blackhawk.
http://www.redmoon.org
Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2000.12.20 Yearly. All ages. Free -8p 11a.
Timber cabins, food, gifts, music.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/HolidayEvents.html
Holiday Bazaar. -2000.12.23 We-Fr -4p, Sa/Su -7p 12p.
Opening reception 12.01 6-9p. Unique hand made crafts, jewelry and small-scale artworks by women.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2000.12.30 Yearly. All ages.
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker. Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Radio City Rockettes. Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, http://www.radiocity.com
A Christmas Carol. Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://www.goodman-theatre.org
Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors (Fr-Su). John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
 Ongoing:
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover. -2001.12.31.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
Now playing.
Grinch, Rugrats in Paris, The Sixth Day, Dancer in the Dark (extremely well reviewed Bjork film), Charlies Angels, Little Nicky, Red Planet, Charlies Angels, Bedazzled, Legend of Drunken Master, Pay It Forward, Ladies Man, Nurse Betty, Almost Famous, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ $4.
8p (daily): Almost Famous" Cameron Crowe young rock journalist story.
10p (daily): "The Cell" Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "Scary Movie" Wayans bros.
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2000.12.08:
International Gem and Jewelry Show. Well known annual, great deals. -Sunday $6 Fr noon-7p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p.
301/294-1640
Donald Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convention/cc120800.htm
Iron Chef - Bean Sprout 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
Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ -4a 10p.
Resident Chris Gin with visiting heavyweight headliner Gee. Always well produced, nice change of scene with Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Cosmix. Fridays -4a 10p.
DJ Greg Haus spins a blend of trance, hardhouse, breakbeat, and progressive sounds.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Saturday 2000.12.09:
Holiday Market. -Sunday -6p 11a.
A wintertime oasis of delightful one of a kind curios and hand crafted gifts created by local artisans available for sale. Jewelers, milliners, potters, photographers, vintage clothes dealers, and many more.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net
* Q101's Twisted (since 1994). All ages. $39 3p.
Scheduled lineup: Disturbed, Orgy, Everlast, Deftones, Live, Incubus, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, The Offspring.
http://www.q101.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
B-96 Jingle Bash W/ 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, Shaggy, more (subject To Change). $40-50 7p.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.mccormickplace.com/arie.html
Haujobb, Velvet Acid Christ, din_fiv. 21+ $4-14 -3a 7p.
Afterparty with DJs Peccaui, Agent Webb, Synctank, Cliff Swank playing new electro:synthpop:power noise:progressive electronics.
http://geocities.com/peccaui/alias
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
Who-Ville Boogie. Rave. 18+ -3a 7p.
Derrick May, AK 1200 & MC Navigator, DJ Keoki, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Lady Kier, DJ Assault, Justin Long & DJ Jes 2x4, Casper, Ryan Hagen, DPM, Little John, Jes One.
http://www.vibeonauts.com
Congress Theatre, 773/604-1644, 2135 N Milwaukee Ave.
Sonia Dada, Indigenous. 21+ $19.50 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
Jupiter (left) and Saturn (above) visible near the moon. 8p.
http://earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
Beast Women 2000 (since 1998). The wildest, weirdest stuff solo women can come up with. Sa/Su/Mo -2000.12.18 21+ $10 or donation 8p.
All forms: comedy, music, poetry, etc. Organized by Jill Erickson. Performer lineup changes every night.
The Innertown Pub, second floor, 773/486-9250, 1935 West Winchester, at Thomas. one block SE of Division & Damen.
St. Germain, DJ Heather. 18+ $15-17 10p.
http://www.bluenote.com/Bio.asp?ArtistID=3670
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Bring It Back. Rave. All ages. $? -9a 12a.
http://www.pyrodynamics.ws crew promises bliss. DJs Michael Meyers, SS, Eye D, Delta 9, Submerge 101, Mea, Travisty, Mantis, Mark Almaria, Carl Michaels, Matt Sather, Scott Mitchell, Blue Stuka, Miss Biobooster, Matt Druid, Aaron Lucas, Kira, Kid Entropy, Wyse, Matt Scenic, Fern Alverado, Beatluv, Vixen, Lil' Boy Style, Kidman, Vix, Sabin.
http://www.raveforever.com
TBA, 773/381-5783.
http://bedno.com/cal.php?c=dnb
 Sunday 2000.12.10:
Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.
U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
Rudolph Ramble 8K run (since 1987). USATF certified. Yearly. $10-18 9a.
http://www.caprievents.com
2500 N Cannon, 773/878-3838.
Bears host New England. 12p.
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
New Cartoons! King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm. Sundays All ages. free 2hr 6:30p.
Bobby goes out for mascot, Bart and Homer go con, Malcom discovers the drama crowd.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
Doobie Brothers. 21+ $50 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
 Monday 2000.12.11:
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
* Corrosion of Conformity, Clutch. Heavy Metal. All ages. $15 6p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
Bulls host Phoenix. FSChi. All ages. 7:30p.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
Tales of terror readings by local Chicago Horror authors. Mondays $2.00 8p.
Various different entertainment or open mike weekly.
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
 Tuesday 2000.12.12:
Fiesta de Guadalupe. Yearly.
Commemorates appearance of virgin Mary to an Indian boy in 1531.
http://christianity.about.com
BattleBots 2.0! Start of the second season? Tuesdays -2001.03.06 Special 1hr premier. 8:30p.
Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future.
http://www.comedycentral.com
Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $8 -4a 10p.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
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
Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ free -4a 10p.
DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Wednesday 2000.12.13:
Lucia Celabration. A candlelight caroling procession. 4:45p.
Swedish American Museum Center, 312/728-8111, 5211 N Clark.
http://www.samac.org
Junkyard Wars Marathon. 6hrs 7p.
Assorted bright Britishers compete at building assigned machines using scrap. Unique, jovial and civilized.
TLC. http://www.tlc.com
Scarface, D12. Rap/Urban. 21+ $22.50 8p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
Chaka Khan. -Sunday $28.50-63.50 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State.. Downtown. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.chicagopage.com
* * * Anniversary (since 1998) with Andy C!!! Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $7 -2a 9p.
Sci-fi sounds of the #1 dnb DJ, with 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. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 -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
Women Obsession. Mainly a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free -4a 10p.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Thursday 2000.12.14:
Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays $0-10 -4a 10p.
Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Pretty heavy for mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a. May also be good Fridays.
We $0 -4a, Th guys $5 -4a, Fr/Sa $10 -5a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
 Attractions:
Mars Exploration Station exhibit. Examines how people will live there. All ages. $0-5 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry. Excellent new web cam.
Mo-Th 9a-5p, Fr 9a-9p, Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays.
Mo/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu/Th 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
Winter celebrations. World class, easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.
Now featuring seasonal plants, kid stuff, ice carving demos, more.
Open daily (except xmas) 8a-sunset.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
Botanical art (-2000.12.30). Many other local works. All ages. Free.
Also: good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Kremlin Gold: 1000 Years of Russian Gems and Jewels (-2001.03.30).
Star Wars: The Magic of Myth. (-2001.01.07).
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Sue (permanent). All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
Organic Produce: A Gut Show. Art based on human internal organs. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
Zoolights Festival (-2000.01.07). 100K twinkles, ice sculpture, treats, see the conservatory. All ages. Free.
World class. Now with web cams.
11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays 8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
Ed Ruscha, Catherine Opie (-2001.02.14). $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
Isaac Julien (-2001.01.07). Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture (-2000.12.03).
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
Christmas Around the World/Holiday of Light (-2001.01.07).
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
Come Home to the Holidays (-2000.01.01)
Huge Dinofest exhibit ($11-17 -2001.01.07). Oooooodles of good fun and beauty, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.
Santa and crew welcome kids, holiday lights are up, there's music and the outdoor skating rink is open. Also see the free new Smith Stained Glass Window exhibit.
Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
Rear outside deck has the city's best drop dead view of our skyline. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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