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2001.03.02 (week 192)

Women's Week
  Women's Week
Like my subscriber base this week is dominated by the finer sex. Womens History Month has begun and Women Made Gallery is opening a new international show. Cheerleaders compete and fem bands Evil Beaver, Lords of Acid, and Pooknury play. Wrap it up with a bunch of ladies nights, my woman's favorite DJ Mark Farina, International Womens Day and Purim and the point is made.
DON'T MISS: Chicago's birthday party Sunday at the Cultural Center and MOTUS (dance/skate/play) at Charybdis that night. Also Aeros Fr, Metro/Berlin Sa, and BIGWIG on We.

RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
* Ongoing: The History of the Universe at Mercury Theater.
* Fr: Fourth International Open reception at Women Made Gallery.
* Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
* Fr: Pooknury at PANG Studios.
* Fr: The Samples at House of Blues.
* Fr: Aeros gumnasts at Chicago Theatre.
* Fr-Sa: "disOrientation..." at Charybdis.
* Fr: Evil Beaver at Empty Bottle.
* Sa: Cybertron 2010 rave.
* Sa: National Cheerleading Competition at Navy Pier.
* Sa-Su: Chevy-Vette Fest at McCormick Place.
* Sa-Su: The Whole Bead Show at Navy Pier.
* Sa: Eve 6 at House of Blues.
* Sa: Pantera at UIC Pavilion.
* Sa: LORDS OF ACID and DJ at Metro.
* Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
* Sa: Scarlet Life at Berlin.
* Sa: Revival at Aura.
* Su: City of Chicago's Birthday at Chicago Cultural Center.
* Su: NEW CARTOONS on FOX.
* Su: MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio at Charybdis.
* Su: Signal Strength on U.S.Beer.
* Su: Coffeehouse at The Burkhart Underground.
* Su: Tommie Sunshine at Empty Bottle.
* Mo: Pulaski Day.
* Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at Funky Buddha Lounge.
* Tu: O-TOWN at House of Blues.
* Tu: Dark Star Orchestra at Park West.
* Tu: Nocturna NOW 18+ at Metro.
* We: Red One (RAM) drum&bass at Big Wig.
* We: Women Obsession at Berlin.
* Th: International Women's Day.
* Th: Purim.
* Th: Orgy w/ Spineshank at House of Blues.
* Th: DJ Mark Farina at Metro.
* Th: Alternative Beat at Aura.


 Ongoing:
National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2001.03.31 Yearly.
http://www.nwhp.org


The History (and Mystery) of the Universe. -2001.04.15 No kids. $29.50-36.50 Daily.
Well reviewed work based on the great 20th century thinker Buckminster Fuller.
http://foghouse.com
Mercury Theater, 773/325-1700, 3745 N Southport. Near Brown line Southport stop. MAP


Now playing.
Hannibal, Down To Earth, Sweet November, Saving Silverman, Sugar and Spice, Shadow of the Vampire, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat, Oh Brother, What Women Want, Traffic, Cast Away, Charlies Angels, ...
http://bedno.com/movies


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


Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ $4.
7p (Th): Survivor: Outback. FREE. Includes WCKG DJs, City Sweats raffle, contests for t-shirts and pizza coupons.
8p (daily): Unbreakable - Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright, Spencer Treat Clark, ...
10p (daily): Meet the Parents - Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Charlie's Angels - Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Sam Rockwell, Tim Curry, Roger Corwin, Kelly Lynch, Crispin Glover, John Forsythe, Matt LeBlanc, LL Cool J, Tom Green, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2001.03.02:
Fourth International Open. Opening reception. Free 6-9p.
Juried exhibit of artwork by women from all corners of the globe in all media.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie. MAP
http://www.womanmade.org


* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $6-12 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP
http://www.mcachicago.org


* Pooknury. "Raging blur Korean drumming". All ages. $5-10 7p.
With members of Kim.
http://www.freestreet.org
PANG Studios, 1419 W Blackhawk. North of Division, just East of Ashland, MAP


The Samples. Rock. 18+ $17.50 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100


* Aeros. All ages. $24-33 8p.
"A special ensemble of 15 Olympic-medalist gymnasts from Romania perform awe-inspiring displays of strength and high-flying grace... explores new territory in a unique fusion of modern dance, aesthetics and acrobatic skills.".
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.chicagopage.com


"disOrientation: we don't need no stinkin' art skool". Fr/Sa -2001.03.31 All ages. $5 8p-1a.
"...join starving artists, jaded art school alumni, practicing art renegades and flourishing art school dropouts for two evenings of irreverent parody and outrageous farce inspired by the stultifying aspects of formal art education".
Fr: Performances by The Columbia College Improv Club, ...
Sa: Performances by "Professor Encyclopedia", ...
See Sunday listing for more info on this place.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com


Bulls host New York. FSChi. All ages. 8:30p.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.


Evil Beaver. W/ Star Death and The Marbles. 21+ $8 10p.
Well known and fairly good local baudy metal duo Laura Ann Beaver (drums) and Evie Evil (bass/vocals).
http://www.ridethebeaver.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. MAP
http://www.emptybottle.com


Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting heavyweight headliners. 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. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com


Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
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. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Saturday 2001.03.03:
Cybertron 2010. Rave.
Shadefree And Project X present DJs Stacy Kidd, Traxx, Acidman, 3D, Rees Urban, Juice, Abducted, Spaceghost, Ryback, Cameron, Brand, Sabin, Chyna QotJ, Matt Sather, Atmosphere, Web, Zeek, China, Evolution. Three room virgin venue, free parking.
773/458-9144
TBA. http://www.shadefree.com


National Cheerleading Competition. Pep+Gymnastics+Dance=Art. Yearly. All ages. $10 9a-6p.
(800)NCA-2-WIN
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com


Chevy-Vette Fest. Super great show for enthusiasts. 1st Saturday in March -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-12 9a-6p.
Over 300 cars, parts, sales, contests.
708/563-4300 http://www.midamericapromotions.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center - Halls D1-2. MAP
http://www.mccormickplace.com


The Whole Bead Show. 1st Saturday in March -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 Sa 10a-6p, Su 12-5p.
Makers, merchants and traders from the world over exhibit beads of glass, stone, metal, porcelain, as well as antiques, charms and more. Also demos and workshops.
800/292-2577 http://www.wholebead.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com


Eve 6. With Visual Audio Sensory Theater (VAST), American Hi-Fi. All ages. $15 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100


Pantera. $30 6:30p.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion


* LORDS OF ACID and DJ? Acucrack. 18+ $23 (doors 6:30p) 7:30p.
An editor fave. Warning: explicit lyrics.
http://www.lordsofacid.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com


College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think". Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8p.
Weekly free speech forum. 3.3: Rhetoric and Indoctrination of Supply and Demand.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 312/842-5036, 4008 N. Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen. MAP


* * Scarlet Life. Great local electro-dark dance band. 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJ Nosmo and Taissa Lada fashions after.
http://www.divanation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com


Revival. DJs Jimmie Page and Jeff Moyer. Saturdays 21+ $0-10 10p-5a.
Hosts Daisy Duke and Mama Love. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. MAP
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
 Sunday 2001.03.04:
* City of Chicago's Birthday (since 1837). Yearly. 1p.
Party features refreshments from Eli's Cheesecake, several bands, and the LAST day of the CITY 2000 photo exhibit.
http://www.chicagointheyear2000.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org


NEW CARTOONS!!! New Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm. Sundays All ages. free 2hr 6p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com


* * MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ $5 8p-1a.
This week DJs Basic (d&b), LiveWire (acid trance), MF (d&b), DVS (house).Also blader and skate board performers. Great 120'x120' space with giant slide and climbing nets, percussion structure, pinball, pool, skee-ball and arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, visual art and sculpture, graffiti and much more.
ALSO: FOCUS movie night Thursdays.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com


* Signal Strength. Growing new drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.
Vera commands: come out and support Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black Russian, others, for the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc. 3.4: Casper; 3.11: Poolside & Glyde; 3.18: Brandon S & Still; 3.25: Chamberweed.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. MAP
http://www.usbeerco.com


Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $4 Donation. 9p.
Special music and door prizes this week. Open mic, poets, folk musicians. Interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee/tea/coke.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted. MAP


Tommie Sunshine spins electro-dance. W/ Ray Rod and The 8-Bit Construction Set. 21+ $5 9:30p.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. MAP
http://www.emptybottle.com
 Monday 2001.03.05:
Pulaski Day. Honors revolutionary war general Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779). 1st Monday in March Yearly.
A Polish pride celebration observed much like a legal holiday in Chicago.
http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/pulaski.html


Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night.". Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand. MAP
http://www.funkybuddha.com
 Tuesday 2001.03.06:
O-TOWN. Pop. All ages. $20 6p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100


* Dark Star Orchestra. The finest Grateful Dead homage. 18+ $16.50 7:30p.
Perfectly recreates a specific show from history.
http://www.darkstarorchestra.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


Bulls host Cleveland. WGN. All ages. 8:30p.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.


* Nocturna. NOW 18+! Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls (since 1990). Tuesdays 18+ $3 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
 Wednesday 2001.03.07:
* Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
Red One (RAM records), a top drum&bass producer. With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area. Sometimes web-simulcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop. MAP
http://www.bigwignightclub.com


* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.
A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assualts, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com


Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Thursday 2001.03.08:
International (Working) Women's Day. Celebrates the women's liberation movement. Yearly.
Reflect on issues of women's rights and gender equality.
http://www.ivillage.com


Purim. Jewish holiday commemorating queen Esther's intervention to save the Jews of Persia. Yearly.
The story of her actions in the 5th century BC is retold on this day. Observance begins at sunset.
http://judaism.about.com


Orgy w/ Spineshank, Alien Ant Farm, Tin Fed. Alt-rock. All ages. $20 5:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100


DJ Mark Farina. 18+ $15 9p.
W/ Afro-Mystik, Soulstice, Mike Steele.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com


Femme Fatale. XX DJs. Thursdays 21+ $5, ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W. Division. Ashland & Division. MAP
http://www.bigwignightclub.com


Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.
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. MAP
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html


Ladies Night At Glow. "The Largest VIP room in the City". Thursdays 21+ Ladies free. Men $? 10p-4a.
Featuring DJ Loverboy playing the best in Old & New progressive tracks!
Glow, 312/243-4800, 1615 N Clybourne. North Ave & Clybourne. MAP
 Attractions:
New exhibits on historic Polish astronomers, black holes, Hubble images. 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. MAP
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org


Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MAP
http://www.artic.edu/aic


Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier. MAP
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org


Your Are Here: Chicago In the Year 2000. Team of photographers project documenting everyday life last year. (-2001.03.04). Many other local works. All ages. Free.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open 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. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter


Kremlin Gold: 1000 Years of Russian Gems and Jewels (-2001.03.30).
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. MAP
http://www.fmnh.org


Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.imss.org


World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free.
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. MAP
http://www.lpzoo.com


Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine (-2001.05.20)
AA Bronson: Negative Thoughts
(-2001.04.22). $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
1999 is a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with an emphasis on the delicate human qualities.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP
http://www.mcachicago.org


Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.msichicago.org


Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.
The outdoor skating rink is now open.
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. MAP
http://www.navypier.com


Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. 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. MAP
http://SheddAquarium.org
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