2001.12.28 (week 235)
Remember.
- Remember.
- Cassandra says... nevermind. But Andrew says might as well, there's
plenty of room.
DON'T MISS: Friday: Performance art @HotHouse, Chris
Gin's birthday @FifthFloor, Carl Craig @Zentra. Saturday:
Steponia @Aragon, 8FatFat8 @ParkWest, Better Than Ezra @House-o-Blues.
Sunday: Full Moon, Luther Vandross, Prince party, ekoostik
hookah.
New Years Eve and beyond - see below...
- Recommended:
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...-We: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories.
Mo: FREE GothicChicago.com calendar.
Tu: Stereo Exchange Holiday Sale.
Ongoing: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
...-Tu: Kiss Me Kate IN 3D!!! at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Les Miserables at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass at Garfield Park Conservatory.
...-Su: Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival at McCormick Place.
Fr: Descarga at La Justicia.
Fr: Ornaments of Love: an evening of alternative entertainment at Hot House.
Fr: Bottle of Justus at House of Blues.
Fr: Chris Gin's Annual Birthday Blowout at Fifth Floor / Rednofive.
Fr: SWEAT at Red Dog.
Fr: Sweet&LowDown present Carl Craig at Zentra.
Sa: Best Holiday Decorated Houses Northside Tour at Pazzo's Restaurant.
Sa: Steponia at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: 8FATFAT8 at Park West.
Sa: Better Than Ezra at House of Blues.
Sa: I-Productions Shoot Party at BLU.
Sa: Asalto Rebelde at Club PM.
Su: Full Moon.
Su-Mo: Luther Vandross at Chicago Theatre.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: New Power Party at Berlin.
Su: ekoostik hookah at House of Blues.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: The M80's at Joe's Sports Bar.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: New Years Eve.
...
Seasonal: ^
- FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories.
-2002.01.02 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs,
recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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- * FREE GothicChicago.com calendar.
- 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.
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- Radio City Rockettes. -2001.12.29 All ages.
- http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/events.shtm
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- Get your special someone "STONED" for the holidays. All ages.
Reasonably priced!
- Get a unique "Hot Stones" massage at your home for yourself or a loved
one. Call for appointment or gift certificate. EXCELLENT Licensed
massage therapist.
Pete's Body Shop, 773/680-8756, At your home!
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- Stereo Exchange Holiday Sale. Audio and video, car and home,
used and new. Call for hours.
- 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. Come in, you'll
find something cool for sure.
Stereo Exchange, 773/784-0004, 4743 N Western.
http://TurntableRepair.com
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Ongoing: ^
- Winter Vacation. -2002.01.07 Yearly. 3:30p.
- Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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- * Kiss Me Kate IN 3D!!!
-2002.01.01 No pre-teens. $10 Various times.
- The greatest MGM musical in it's original full screen two projector 3D
FORMAT!!! With restored and remastered soundtrack. Reserved seating.
"Cole Porter's lively music and witty lyrics bring Shakespeare's The
Taming of the Shrew to life as a back-stage story of a tempestuous
relationship between married, egomaniacal stars."
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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- Les Miserables. -2002.02.02 Various prices. Various times.
- Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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- Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass. Glass sculptures at
Garfield Park Conservatory. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.
- "This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in
for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist
Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended
by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park.
Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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- Now playing.
- Joe Somebody, Not Another Teen Movie, Lord of The Rings, Jimmy Neutron,
Vanilla Sky, Ali, Shallow Hal, Harry Potter, The One, Monsters Inc, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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.
- Free: Survivor Africa 7p Th; Temptation Island II 8p Th.
8p (Sa,Su,Tu,We; 9p Th): Hardball -
Keanu Reeves teaches Cabrini Green kids.
10p (Sa,Su,Tu,We; 11p Th): Zoolander -
Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Milla
Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny, Jon Voight , ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): Jay&Silent Bob Strike Back - Jason Mewes, Kevin
Smith, ...
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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Friday 2001.12.28: ^
- Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival. Almost 100 different
courts planned. -Sunday 9a-6p.
- Originally a "Hoops" event, now includes floor hockey, Nerf football,
volleyball and soccer. Early registration and fee to participate.
Spectators can also enjoy bungee run, climbing wall, human bowling,
Velcro wall, fishing pond, beep baseball, tumbling, aerobic fitness,
boxing, golf, ping-Pong, kick Ball, badminton, four square, double
dutch, scooter hockey, tennis, adventure recreation, Whiffle ball,
bowling and fencing.
312/744-3315 http://www.choosechicago.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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- Descarga. Rock en tu idioma! All ages. $10 8p.
- "Performing live with Zamandoque Tarahum, Querida d'Cortez and La
Muerte. This is an all ages show, last one for 2001, come celebrate en
tu idioma!"
http://www.tepoch.com
La Justicia, 773/522-0041, 3901 W 26th. At Springfield.
http://www.justiciarestaurante.com
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- Ornaments of Love: an evening of alternative entertainment. 21+
to drink (18+ w/ parent) $? 8p.
- "Shack-O-Love, Miss Tiger, Chicago's foremost singer/songwriter/actor
and 'Peaches in the Night' columnist invites you to join her and a host
of fabulous entertainers for an evening of live singing, comedy and
original productions. Continue your evening with DJ Moist, Alvarez,
David Chavez and Caswell James spinning deep underground Chicago house
with a heavy emphasis on instrumentation and rhythm, and a strong
influence of jazz, funk, soul, disco and lasting music aesthetics.
Benefits the Gerbert/Hart Library Foundation." Cabaret / gallery
atmosphere.
http://www.misstiger.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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- Bottle of Justus. Rock. 18+ $12 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- * Chris Gin's Annual Birthday
Blowout. 21+ $10 10p-4a.
- Email chris@rollin.com for free admission -midnt.
DJ Chris Gin invites all to join his extended family for this popular
party. "Hosted by ChicagoFusion.com, Sunny B., Dix & Jodie and Drunken
Gin. DJ Scorpio (10-12) and Chris Gin (12-4) with mystery special guest
givin' the birthday boy a break. Downstairs Material presents creamy
house sounds of Lance Desardi, James Curd, and Diz."
Fifth Floor / Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.fifthfloorchicago.com
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- SWEAT. Unpretentious house music all night long. Fridays 21+
$0-5 10p.
- Email events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm
(for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia
along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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- * Sweet&LowDown present Carl
Craig. 21+ $20 10p-4a.
- RSVP for reduced admission -midnt, comp drinks -11p.
"One of the best parties of 2001... gracing Chicago this holiday
weekend... from the Detroit Techno scene this legend now runs Planet E
Recordings and continues to possess that magic aural touch that has
gotten him worldwide respect."
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by
Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Saturday 2001.12.29: ^
- ** Best
Holiday Decorated Houses Northside Tour. ONE TOUR ONLY. Yearly. All
ages. $25(tour alone)-52(with dinner) Tour leaves at 6:30p. 5p.
- Email tabagio@suba.com or call NOW to reserve.
By Mary Edsey, author of the award-winning guidebook "The Best
Christmas Decorations in Chicagoland". Starts with dinner, view
spectacular displays in the northwest suburbs. See everything from a
30' snowman to a 3-story Christmas tree that pops through the roof of a
2-story home. The approximate 2 hour tour includes a dozen displays in
Rosemont, Niles, DesPlaines and Lincolnwood.
888/404-9402 http://www.christmashouses.com/tours.html
Pazzo's Restaurant, 312/913-1600, 8725 Higgins. Free parking.
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- Steponia. 18+ $20 6:30p.
- Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line
Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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- 8FATFAT8. 18+ $10 9p.
- With TRS-80, Clip, DJ Numinous Radio.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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- Better Than Ezra. Alt-rock. 18+ $20 9p.
- http://www.betterthanezra.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- I-Productions Shoot Party. Open Bar/Pilot Shoot. 21+ $20 9p-?a.
- RSVP iscreenwriter@yahoo.com
"You're invited to an exclusive VIP open bar party for the final pilot
shoot for HIGHER EDUCATION... up-and-coming DJ Splinter spins 9-11p...
promotional CD give-aways from V2 productions... attend to get the
chance to appear in the pilot... also a great opportunity to network
with film and music industry professionals. I-Productions will also be
scouting for talent for upcoming Chicago productions."
http://www.interactivscreenwriter.com
BLU, 773/549-5884, 2247 N Lincoln.
http://www.22blu.com
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- Asalto Rebelde. ROCK EN TU IDIOMA! 21+ males, 18+ females. Free
11p.
- Email rockeros@onebox.com for guestlisting.
"Asalto Rebelde will perform live in the Dirty Worm Room."
Club PM, 773/774-6785, 2067 N Milwaukee. Off of Western and
Armitage.
http://www.4fantasticos.com
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Sunday 2001.12.30: ^
- More Sunday events. Sundays.
- Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and FRIDAY and SATURDAY
sections above for multi-day events which may continue through today,
and visit Bedno.com for more types of events.
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- Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.almanac.com
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- Luther Vandross. -Monday $68-74 7p.
- http://www.luthervandross.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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- New Flavor Hawaiian. Reggae. 21+ 8p.
- "New Flavor Hawaiian is hot. They blend the traditions of the midwest
with the pacific to create a new hot reggae beat. Catch them at Issac
Hayes! A Clearwater Production!"
312/663-8412 http://cwdate.com
Issac Hayes' Restaurant, 773/266-2400, 739 N Clark. New downtown
star-run venture.
http://www.isaachayes.com
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- * Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+
$7 8p-1a.
- Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed,
backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller
skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th
private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa
10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10,
mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all
$5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/chicago
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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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- ekoostik hookah. Jam rock. 18+ $15 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- "Adult Swim" Su/Th All ages. Free 9p-12a.
- Extraordinarily strange block of free form thought jazz cartoonage like
animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Aqua Teens Hunger Force,
SeaLab 2021, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, Harvey Birdman
Attorney at Law, and Cowboy Bebop. Also don't miss new Reboot episodes
Fridays at 4p.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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- The M80's. 21+ $? 10p.
- "Chicago's favorite 80's and party band rocks Joe's on the Eve of the
Eve."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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- * Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8
10p-4a.
- Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark
alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra
glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special
performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews,
not for the meek!
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 2001.12.31: ^
- New Years Eve. Yearly.
- Last day of the year. Typically observed with a countdown to midnight,
at which time one kisses the nearest person. Celebrate with confetti
and champagne.
http://www.theholidayspot.com/newyear
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- TV MARATHONS. -Tuesday All ages. Free.
- SCI playing 40hrs of
Twilight Zone (original, uncut) starting at 8a. Also MTV and others.
http://www.tvguide.com
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- * Navy Pier Festivities. Yearly.
All ages. Free 2p-12:30a.
- In addition to several major private parties, all public facilities at
the Pier will be open for special extended hours! Enjoy the DinoFest,
IMax, Carousel, ice skating and more all the way until the city
fireworks spectacular at 11:40p. Then take the free trolley and CTA
home.
Also some of the cruises still have tickets available.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Safe Alcohol-free Family Events (S.A.F.E.) Night (since
1995). Yearly. All ages. Free Various times. 4p.
- Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Substance Abuse Policy. Events at
some fifty locations citywide including community centers, churches,
schools, park district facilities, etc. All include entertainment,
music, games, food and activities for all ages. See site for details.
312/747-2606
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SubstanceAbuse/SafeNite.html
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- "New Years Eve & 2002 Launch Party" "Unforgettable Party,
Variety of Great Dinner Packages" 21+ $75/80/125 5:30p-1:30a.
- "Special Guests DJ Sheldon Knight & Percussionist "Louie-Louie".
Dinner... Mingling... Dancing... or All of the Above at Chicago's most
exclusive & luxurious nightlife location."
630/898-1918 http://www.chicagonightlife.com
Nine, 312/575-9900, 440 W Randolph. Randolph & Canal (Downtown
Chicago).
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- * First Night Evanston (since
1993). Becoming an excellent and pleasant scene. No alcohol.
Yearly. All ages. $8-10 6p-?a.
- No fireworks this year. Entertainment at over 20 locations, culminating
with a performance by the Midnight Circus. Featuring Jazz at bank,
comedy at library, salsa at church, puppets at YWCA, blues at
bookstore, much much more. See site for details.
ALSO: Winter bike ride/parade/decoration contest from Turin's
(1027 Davis) 7-9:30p.
http://firstnightevanston.org
847/289-4248, Davis at Orrington, Evanston. Take Purple line to
Main.
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- "Interactive" New Years party. 21+ $100 8p-4a.
- DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol host. Open bar -1a. Intense, big,
crowded, sexy, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required. Probable
sell-out.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take
a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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- Chicago Vegetarian Society Rockin' Roll Dancefest. A non-smoking
event featuring healty food, fun, and a hot band. $42-45 8p-1a.
- Price includes dance admission, light buffet, drink tickets, party
favors, gratuity and tax. Band is Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
Highland Park Country Club, 847/433-3663 (-FOOD), 1201 Park
Avenue West, Highland Park.
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- Crystal Countdown. A mature Phil Stefani dinner event w/ big
band dancing. Yearly. All ages. $150 8p-1:30a.
- Includes luxury dinner, coatcheck, valet, Champagne toast, view of
fireworks.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Last Race of the Year. Athletes United for Peace 5K. Yearly. $20
8p.
- ALSO: HeartlandCafe/RedLineTap/NoExit NYE party with reggae
band, food, champagne, party favors and more, $10.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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- Mike and Joe New Year's Eve. 21+ $125 8p-2a.
- Top shelf open bar, sumptuous catered buffet, party favors, Champagne,
coat check, Mike and Joe. Drop-off busses to Lincoln Park after. Sells
out.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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- Penny buses and trains. Yearly. 8p-6a.
- Also discounted or free cabs to the home address on your ID. Not all
lines participate.
CTA, 708/836-7000.
http://www.transitchicago.com
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- Rock 'N Roll Ball. Yearly. 21+ $85 8p-2a.
- WXRT 93FM and Korbel party with Cheap Trick and Poi Dog Pondering.
Includes food and drink tickets, party favors and dancing. One of the
city's largest parties. Good view of fireworks show at midnight.
Simulcast on ABC7.
312/836-4338 http://www.wxrt.com
Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the
free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Dark Star Orchestra. 18+ $30 9p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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- Liquid Soul. 21+ $60 9p.
- Price of admission includes free draught beer, well drinks, wine, and
soda.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near
Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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- NYE Party featuring Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues and special
guests. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $25 9p.
- "Curtis Black on trumpet, Ari Brown on saxophone, Avreeayl Ra on drums
and boogie-woogie piano masters Erwin Helfer & Barrelhouse Chuck.
Closing the year with an old-fashioned swingin' and jazzy New Year
Eve's party. Like being in a vintage black and white movie - the
booths, the gowns, the champagne - the tenor saxophones, and the honky
tonkin' piano... yes! All that but with the decided funky HotHouse
twist. Many special guests are invited to come and sit in. This should
be an unforgettable night! Dancing! Romancing! Drinking! Wedding
proposals!Reservations recommended. Price includes a champagne toast."
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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- Train. Pop. 21+ $150 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Umphrey's McGee. 18+ $35 9p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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- Bare Naked Ladies. $30-50 9:30p-12:30a.
- Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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- Reverend Horton Heat, The Waco Bros. 18+ $40 10p.
- Q101's Mancow's Morning Madhouse NYE party.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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- Verve Pipe. Alternative. 21+ $45.50 10p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Tuesday 2002.01.01: ^
- New Years Day. Legal holiday. Yearly.
- Observed by the making of New Year's resolutions, personal commitments
to specific behavioral changes.
http://www.how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution.com
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- Start the Year at Navy Pier. All ages. Free 10a-8p 6p.
- Assorted free family programming, choreographed all-time family
favorites, ice skating, concludes with fireworks.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Train. Pop. 21+ $32.50 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- * Nocturna (since 1989).
Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls.
Tuesdays 18+ $? 10p-4a.
- NOW BACK AT METRO! Nicely decorated, often a special guest and
giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred
intriguing individuals.
NOTE: As of 12.27 Metro has not confirmed for 1.1. Alternate
location may be SpyBar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin.
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 2002.01.02: ^
- Phantom 45 hosts Seminar. 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.
Simultaneous 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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- * "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+
Free 10p-4a.
- Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago.
Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide,
Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and
more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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- "International Nite" Dance Party featuring World Music & Crowds.
Wednesdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
- "MamuEvents & GreekChicago join
forces to bring together Chicago's hottest international, ethnic crowds
with a stellar line-up of DJs representing global dance grooves from
Europe to South America to South Asia and the Middle East.
International DJs include: Tony T (Indian, Bhangra), Red Lox (Arab,
Spanish), Mar (Greek, Mediterranean), Con (Greek, Euro), and special
guests each week!!!!"
Email hamed@mamuevents.com for free admission -midnt.
http://www.mamuevents.com
Club NYX, 773/381-7171, 310 S Halsted. (in Greektown).
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- Art Fiction. Thursdays All ages. $6 6p.
- "A cosmic cabaret of music, words, soapbox, listening and dinner party,
wake-up calls and lullabys." Brian Imig (guitar, dulcimer, etc.) hosts
visiting musicians. Family style dinner available at 6p, show at 7p,
$10 for both.
No Exit Cafe, 773/465-8005, 6970 N Glenwood. Free parking.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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- Slitheryn. Alternative. All ages. $6 6:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- "GOLD institute of muzik" For underage clubbers. Thursdays
Ladies 18+, guys 21+, ID always required! Ladies free -11p, guys $?
8p-4a.
- Full bar + kitchen, lazers, parking, free CDs. DJs Chad Sommers, Brandy
James, SubZero, Natron, Mili. Design changed to feel more like a club.
Ladies under 21 ask for Kenney, 773/509-8588.
Galaxy Club, 847/298-5077, 9225 Golf Rd, Des Plaines. 290 West,
294 North, exit Demspter, ahead to Potter to Golf, turn right, on the
left.
http://www.galaxy-club.com
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Attractions: ^
- LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th
10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
- 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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- See how the universe works. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
- 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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- ENDS SOON! Van Gogh and Gauguin. All
ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
- And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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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- 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 Cleopatra exhibit open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot
kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur
exhibit, 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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- 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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