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2001.08.24 (week 217)

Sometimes One Door Must Close...

Sometimes One Door Must Close...

We note the passing of John Miles, creator of one of Chicago's oldest guide sites. He will be missed at Jazz Fest.
DON'T MISS: Jay&Silent Bob, Zim and Chic Friday.
Kids Tri, Crystal Method at Riviera, UR party at Berlin, Venus at RiveG, and comedy and theatre Saturday.
Erykah Badu at Arie, Prince at Berlin, and William Darke for Scarey Lady Sarah's birthday at Spybar Sunday.
Also Spalding Gray at Ravinia, Melissa Etheridge, and the last classic movie at Grant Park Tuesday; Better Than Ezra, Hubbard Street Dance Company, George Thorogood, Phantom 45 Wednesday; and Perry Farrell at SmartBar Thursday.

Recommended:

Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.
Ongoing: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Bubble Boy and Summer Catch now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Curse of the Jade Scorpion now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Ghosts of Mars now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: NEW EPISODE!!! Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: Chic at Park West.
Fr: Iron Chef - Maitake Mushrooms Battle on FOOD.
Fr: Zebra at House of Blues.
Fr: CRAZYJUICE at The Boulevard Cafe.
Fr: Robbie Fulks CD release party at Martyrs'.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Ongoing: Midnite shows: Sick&Twisted Animation Fest, Flesh Gordon at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: Kids Triathlon at Foster Beach.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Uptown at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: Sanctuary!rave.
Sa: THE CRYSTAL METHOD at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: Person or Persons Unknown at Wing & Groove Theatre Company.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Chicago Comedy Works at The Beaumont.
Sa: The Happy Clams at Alonzi's Villa.
Sa-Mo: Mars visible adjacent to moon.
Sa: UR Magazine e-subscribers party! at Berlin.
Sa: Seven hours of pure progressive at Rive Gauche Nightclub.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.

Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams -10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art -10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 8.2/23/30, 9.6/20 7a-3p.
  (also Mo-Fr during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31)
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest -10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2001.08.31 Yearly. Various nights. 7:30p.

Mostly classical, mostly on weekends.
ALSO: SummerDance is now in progress.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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"Suite Home Chicago" "An International Exhibition of Urban Street Furniture" -2001.10.13.

Life-sized fiberglass forms of a sofa, TV, chair, ottoman, decorated by artists, various public locations throughout downtown and the major metropolitan area. Quantity to reach several hundred.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?

8.20-26/28-30, 9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Now playing.

Osmosis Jones, Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Ghost World, Planet of the Apes, Jurassic Park III, America's Sweethearts, Final Fantasy, Legally Blonde, Cats&Dogs, Scarey Movie 2, Dr. Dolittle, Artificial Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (daily): Moulin Rouge - Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, ...
10p (daily): Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Animated w/ Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Peri Gilpin, Donald Sutherland, James Woods ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Mummy Returns - Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.

Electric Artists, Inc. is giving away several CDs by the new UK "Soul Sound" girl group "Sugabees" to Bedno.com users.

Friday 2001.08.24:    ^

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back now playing.

Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Shannen Doherty, Renee Humphrey, Ben Affleck, James Van Der Beek, Jason Biggs, Matt Damon, Joey Lauren Adams, Shannon Elizabeth, Eliza Dushku, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Tracy Morgan, Scott Mosier, Ali Larter, George Carlin, Ever Carradine, Adam Carolla, Will Ferrell, Alanis Morisette, Judd Nelson, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, ...
http://www.jayandsilentbob.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Bubble Boy and Summer Catch now playing.

Not destined for cinema history.
Theaters Everywhere.
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Curse of the Jade Scorpion now playing.

Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Elizabeth Berkley, Helen Hunt, Brian Markinson, John Schuck, Wallace Shawn, David Ogden Stiers, Charlize Theron, Greg Stebner, ...
http://www.dreamworks.com/jadescorpion
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ghosts of Mars now playing.

John Carpenter, Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham, Clea DuVall, Pam Grier, Joanna Cassidy, Richard Cetrone, ...
http://www.sony.com/ghostsofmars
Theaters Everywhere.
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NEW EPISODE!!! Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8p.

Excellent and dark. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
http://gir.n3.net
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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Chic. 21+ $35 9p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Iron Chef - Maitake Mushrooms Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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Zebra. Hard Rock. 18+ $12 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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CRAZYJUICE. Two sets of improv jazz, spacefunk & electronica. 21+ $? 9:30p.

"A great band in one of the cities best clubs."
773/531-3475
The Boulevard Cafe, 773/384-8600, 3137 W Logan.
http://www.boulevardcafe.com
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Robbie Fulks CD release party. 21+ $12 10p.

Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Elements" Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $12!?! 10p-4a.

RSVP njoyguestlist@hotmail.com for 2:1 admission -midnt.
Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
8.24: Derrick May, Julius the Mad Thinker.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

One of the hottest Friday spots. Always well produced, nice change of scene in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Now includes the fetish friendly features of the discontinued Lunacy Wednesdays event.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Justin Long and Sativa host guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well. Outside garden now open!
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Midnite shows: Sick&Twisted Animation Fest, Flesh Gordon. Fr/Sa -2001.09.01 18+ $7.50 12a.

Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Saturday 2001.08.25:    ^

Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Yearly. 7-14 $30-35 Registration opens 6a. 9a-12p.

Wonderful concept. Over 600 expected. Chicago Skate Patrol assisted. 7-10: 100m swim/4k bike/1k run. 11-14: 200m swim/8k bike/1k run.
Foster Beach, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Uptown. Bring a snack. 4th Saturday in August Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day. Sa/Su -2001.09.23 All ages. $7-17 10a-7p.

Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. 16 stages, 50 food booths, over 180 arts and crafts shops.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773. Near Kenosha, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com

STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2001.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
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Sanctuary! Rave. 17+ (21+ to drink) $20 8p-?a.

DJs Chris Tomasone, Breakdown B. vs Justin on 4 turntables, Alex Peace, Mixin Marc, Naw-T-Boy Nardi, JesOne, Eric Marquez, Schmidt, "Q", Mario Sainz, Jeremy Juice. Also Juice bar, Tattoos, Massage, Moonwalk, more.
847/622-7832 http://www.fearnone.net
TBA.
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** THE CRYSTAL METHOD. 18+ $25 8p.

Lord high Gods of industrial powertronica touring their long awaited new CD "Tweakend" at the crummiest possible venue.
http://thecrystalmethod.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Person or Persons Unknown. Fr/Sa/Su -2001.09.29 All ages. $10-15 8p.

Drama examining the media circus around an unsolved crime.
773/782-9416 x1
Wing & Groove Theatre Company, 773/782-9416 x2, 1935 1/2 W North Ave. Damen stop blue line, half block from Milwaukee-North-Damen intersection.
http://www.wingandgroove.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum and really good American restaurant food and bar.
8.25: Liberal Catholicism As Seen By a Liberal Catholic.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Chicago Comedy Works. Bringing the city together through laughter. 21+ $8 Show.starts 9p. 8:30p.

Tonight's performers: Tracy Jones "TNT Comedy Hook", Frank Townsend, Muhammad "BET Comicview", Cayne Collier "The Elevated" and your host Aaron Foster "All Jokes Aside". Sounds by DJ Jo.
773/377-5001 x8308 http://ccwbeaumont.4mg.com
The Beaumont, 773/281-0177, 2020 N Halsted. Next door to Cafe Ba-Ba-Re-Ba.
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The Happy Clams. Adult improv comedy show. 21+ $3 9p.

A show to mingle and particiate with people who want to have a good time!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.happyclams.com
Alonzi's Villa, 708/485-5443, 8828 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield.
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Mars visible adjacent to moon. -Monday 9p.

http://earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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* UR Magazine e-subscribers party! 21+ 9:30p-5a.

RSVP at http://www.urchicago.com required for $5 admission and free drinks -11p.
DJs Greg Haus and Christopher Robin spin break beat, progressive, trance and videos. Extremely diverse crowd with few inhibitions.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Seven hours of pure progressive. Saturdays 21+ $0-5 10p-5a.

8.25 Venus Swimsuit model finals!
DJs Chris Gin and Johnny Chaos. Drink specials. Valet and easy parking. Good AC. Classy environment.
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2001.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Spazmatics. 21+ $? 10:30p.

"The Ultimate 80's tribute! From the creators of the Afrodisiacs. Their song list is incredible." Preceded by the M-80s?
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Sunday 2001.08.26:    ^

Women's Equality Day. Yearly.

Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified
in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman
Suffrage Day.
http://www.women.com
INFO

Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. 7-14 $65-130 6:15-9a.

Claims to be world's largest. Over 6000 expected. $40k prizes. Sold out months ago. Benefits Leukemia Society. .75/1.5K swim, 22/40K bike, 5/10K run. Chicago Skate Patrol assisted. Big parties after.
Lakefront at Monroe, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Q101 - Local Music Showcase. Myllhouse, Saraphine, Empyrean, Escape From Earth. All ages. $5 6:30-10p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Erykah Badu. $40-60 7:30p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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* New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

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
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NEW EPISODES: "The Man Show" and "Let's Bowl" Sundays 9p.

COM continues to push the envelope, supporting male issues and settling legal disputes with balls. Followed by hours more comedy.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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* Whiplash. New fetish weekly. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.

8.26 SPECIAL! William Darke (Psycho Circus, fire-eating, juggling and manipulations) performs for SLS's birthday.
DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Scary Lady Sarah produced. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.08.27:    ^

Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.

Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F.
Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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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.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7 FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom" or "thump thump" music.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa/performances.html
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2001.08.28:    ^

Real World. Tuesdays 9p.

Now filming here for next season and Bedno.com FOUND IT FIRST!!!!! Check out the photos, and post your sightings to the board. Now showing new season 10 episodes back in NYC.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.

Enjoy up to 45 three minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Spalding Gray - Interviewing the Audience. $10-30 8p.

World-famous raconteur Spalding Gray interviews the audience to improvise a unique "interactive monologue."
Ravinia (Martin Theatre), 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Melissa Etheridge. -Thursday $55-75 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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FINAL SHOW Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Enjoy seven classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city. Tuesdays Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30p.

8.28: Meet Me in St. Louise (1944).
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.com
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. El: Red Line to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or Adams/Wabash.
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BattleBots SEMIFINALS! Tuesdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.

Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future. This season's competitors are WAY stronger and meaner than last. See the new BattleBot toys in stores everywhere.
http://www.battlebots.com
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.08.29:    ^

* JAZZ TOUR. Preliminaries to the Chicago Jazz Festival. Yearly. $20 6-11:30p.

Includes admission to 14 clubs and free buses. Over 2000 expected.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Start at any point. See site for locations.

Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
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* Better Than Ezra. All ages. $20 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Hubbard Street Dance Company. Always innovative. -2001.09.01 All ages. $15-30 8p.

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Phantom 45 headlines. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Sometimes http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. 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.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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George Thorogood. -Thursday 21+ $35 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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TreeHouse Collective. Wednesdays 21+ Free. 9p-2a.

DJs Dean Moriarty & Concentric, Gumby & Sir Rebro team up for "a surreal night of deep cuts and phat beats"
Club Eden, 773/327-4646, 3407 N Clark. Near Addison Red Line stop, South of Sheffield.
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FIREWORKS!!! Wednesdays Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Thursday 2001.08.30:    ^

RPM. Thursdays 21+ $5 9:30p-3a.

"High-energy experience featuring an incredible laser light show and your favorite music from the 80's." w/ drink specials.
http://www.rpm.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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DJ Peretz (Perry Farrell). 21+ $16 10p.

Well reviewed.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aurachicago.com
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FIX Thursdays. Thursdays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Resident DJs Chris Gin and Shamanlove with special weekly guests. Valet and easy parking. Good AC. Drink specials. Classy environment.
http://www.redeyespy.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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* RELODE. New resident DJs and weekly drink specials. Thursdays 21+ Free Casual. 10p-2a.

8.30: Dave Brock (4 Hour Set).
847/604-4194 luka4207@hotmail.com
Venue, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. Corner of Clark and Chicago.
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* MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

FIREWORKS Every Wednesday at 9:30p and Saturday at 10:15p -2001.09.01.
TALL SHIPS Visiting weekends in August.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.07.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, classic spinning swing ride, new mini--golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Summer Fun.

Art and Garden Show Lincoln Park Conservatory, 9a-5p.
Buckingham Fountain Cafe&Grill, gourmet and assorted vendors, 10a-11p.
Oak Street Beach-Stro 11a-8:30p
Castaways North Avenue Beach House, 11a-11p.
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New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

ALSO LIVE Salsa band and lessons, Latin foods and drinks, Thursdays 5-10p.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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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.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.

New Jr. Railroad G scale 1700ft path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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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
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.

Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
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.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.

NEW SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW Hour long spectacle projected on north face, Free Th-Sa 9p.
SOCIAL MIXER Thursday nights with snax, drinks and band, 21+ $10 6-9p.
New Butterfly garden open. New life-size animated robot "Kinetosaur" exhibit. "Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit. Also insects, anthropology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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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.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free 8a-6p.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
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
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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.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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
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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.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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