2002.02.08 (week 241)
Best Issue Ever.
- Best Issue Ever!
- See Friday/Saturday for
OUTSTANDING events.
Need a great
programmer?
- DON'T MISS:
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Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Fr: Sevendust at House of Blues.
Fr: Concrete Blonde at Vic Theatre.
Fr: "The Recipe" at Ida Noyes Hall.
Fr: NEW WEEKLY: Tickle at Rednofive.
Sa: Anti-Autoshow Protest.
Sa: Breakdancing Classes at Pilsen YMCA.
Sa-Su: Jellyeye Drum Theater at Hot House.
Su: National Acrobats of Taiwan at Chicago Theatre.
Su: NEW CARTOONS!!! on FOX.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: "PROPER" at Circus.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Su: "Too Hot To Handle" at SmartBar.
Mo: Verbatim Verboten at Frankie J's.
Ongoing: ^
- Black History Month (since 1926). -2002.02.28 Yearly.
- February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist
Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and
contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and
exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural
Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
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- Censorship! -2002.02.21 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
- Exhibition of works that have been removed from other exhibitions, were
threatened, or stirred up heated debate.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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- Interrogating Diversity. -2002.03.13 Th -8p. 10a-5p.
- "Cultural diversity is both a fact of modernity and its destination.
How social diversity is conceptualized determines how we negotiate
differences. This show represents multiple approaches to these concerns
while also investigating the meaning and strategies of these
approaches." Includes "Broken English" sound installation by local
drum&bass producer Kid Entropy, reflecting on the relationship between
black influence and caucasian rebel archetypes.
Betty Rymer Gallery, 312/443-3703, 280 S Columbus.
http://www.artic.edu/saic/bettyrymer
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- Now playing.
- Kung Pow, A Beautiful Mind, Imposter, Royal Tenenbaums, The Majestic,
Joe Somebody, Not Another Teen Movie, Lord of The Rings, Jimmy Neutron,
Vanilla Sky, Ali, Harry Potter, 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! Fridays -Thursday 18+
(ID reqd) $5.
- Temptation Island II 8p.
8p (Sa-We; Th 9p): Shallow Hal - A Farrelly film with Gwyneth Paltrow,
Jack Black, Jason Alexander, ...
10p (Sa-We; Th 11p): American Pie II - Superglue.
midnt (Sa): The One - Jet Li non-stop action flick in which a
sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who
grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.
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 2002.02.08: ^
- Boyscout Day (since 1910). Yearly.
- Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.boyscouts.com
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- Rollerball now playing.
- Pop star populated and not very promising remake of the 1975 original
(which starred James Caan, John Houseman, and Maud Adams).
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday
Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-10p.
- Judged event, levels 4-Elite, THOUSANDS of competitors.
630/415-3305 http://www.region5.com/IGI-gymnastics
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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- * Chicago Auto Show (since
1901). Huge and sparkly. -2002.02.17 Yearly. All ages. $0-12
10a-10p.
- Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars
and cheerleaders, $300K super-cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs.
Preview opening Thu. Now with over a dozen webcams!
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. South
Building. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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- Xseed, Logic 34, Blackout, Loop Hole. All ages. $8 6:30p.
- Also DJs Colette and FranQ celebrating one year residency downstairs at
SmartBar, 21+ $10 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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- * Sevendust. Heavy metal. All
ages. $20 7p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- * Concrete Blonde. 18+ $26 8p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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- *** "The Recipe" MAJOR free dance event.
All ages? Free 9p-3a.
- INGREDIENTS: Free food and drink, over 1000 people, 4 Floors, 5 Rooms,
12 DJs, 1 Cineplex (Indiana Jones Last Crusade $2). WEST LOUNGE
(drumnbBass/breaks/2step): Glyde, Poolside, Flipside; CLOISTER
(house/techno/progressive): Chad Sommer, Chris Walsh, Roc Dee; LIBRARY
(hiphop/reggae/afrobeat): Jesse de La Pena, *?*, D Double; Also Salsa,
Merenge, swing. Non-smoking non-drinking?
http://mab1.uchicago.edu/index.html
Ida Noyes Hall, 773/702-1234, 1212 E 59th. Near 59th Street
Metra train stop.
http://www.uchicago.edu
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- Iron Chef - Banana Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking
translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.
- Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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- Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! Fridays 1hr 9p.
- The most VISUALLY STUNNING sci-fi series ever returns. After crossing
universes and a long standoff at Fire/Water, the dead man, Tweedle,
love slave and robot head are hassling Earth.
SCI. http://www.scifi.com/lexx
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- Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $2-5 9p-4a.
- Performers such as Laura B, Aubrey Jones, Rubio & Kidd, Louie Louie.
Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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- * NEW WEEKLY:
Tickle. "The return to the underground" Fridays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.
- Spectrum Of Sound Brings you the best in Deep House and Hip-Hop.
Resident DJs: Diz (Guidance), Julius the Mad Thinker (3 Degrees), Jesse
DeLaPena (BlueGroove), Cedric (SOS). Replaces "Material" at this venue.
http://www.spectrumofsoundinc.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.com
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- SWEAT. Unpretentious House music all night long. Fridays 21+
$0-5 10p.
- RESPOND AT 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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Saturday 2002.02.09: ^
- Inline Skate Fitness/Roller Aerobics. Saturdays 18+ $7.50.
Lessons 8-9a. 9-10a.
- Get a great workout on your inline skates with roller aerobics and
roller dance. You'll be circling the extra large rink doing squats,
swizzles, lunges, scooters, cross-overs, jumps, cones, freestyle, dance
steps, or just skating to fast paced music. It's a great opportunity to
practice those tricks you've always wanted to try in a "controlled"
environment. Classes are small, so we have the whole rink to
ourselves!!!
847/922-8716
Orbit Skate Center, 847/394-9199, 615 Consumers Ave, Palatine.
I90 to Rt 53 N to NW Hwy east, past post office.
http://www.orbitskate.net
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- * Anti-Autoshow Protest. "End of
the Oil-igarchy" Yearly. All ages. $4 or photo of you+bike. 12p-12a.
- Group ride from Daley Plaza (Picasso at Washington and Dearborn) at
noon. Gathering at McCormick Place (2301 S LSD) all day. Anti-auto art
show at Heaven Gallery (773/486-7600x187, 1550 N Milwaukee) after 7p.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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- Chocolate Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-5p.
- A weekend celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings,
under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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- * Breakdancing Classes. Saturdays
All ages. $2 2-6p.
- Members of TNA crew and the Pilsen YMCA invite you to come learn
breakdancing every Saturday afternoon: 2-4p beginners and practice;
4-6p all out time, more advanced breakers battle and chill.
http://www.tnacrew.com
Pilsen YMCA, 312/738-0282, 1608 West 21st Place. Near Cermak and
Ashland.
http://www.ymcachgo.org
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- * Jellyeye Drum Theater. -Sunday
21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $17 Sa 9p, Su 8p.
- Includes solo and signature works from this well know percussion
ensemble, as well as new action-drumming experiments within a band
format designed specifically for the HotHouse stage. Also Kevin
O'Donnell's Quality Six with their blend of hot jazz and jump. Enjoy
this heart pounding spectacle mere feet away from the stage.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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- The Key Club. Saturdays 21+ $10 10p-3a.
- RESPOND AT heather@jagstoneenterprises.com for guestlisting.
"FlatBlast Entertainment in association with Jagstone Enterprises and
others are happy to announce Key Club Saturdays at Mystique. Music
programmed by DJs World and Flipside. Come enjoy the energy until
late."
http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Mystique, 312/642-2582 (CLUB), 157 W Ontario. Enter through
back.
http://MystiqueChicago.com
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Sunday 2002.02.10: ^
- 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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- * National Acrobats of Taiwan. All
ages. $20-33 3p.
- The R.O.China's foremost acrobatic troupe will defy gravity and
imagination for a thrilling evening of physical feats. The highly
skilled 35 member troupe uses regular daily objects as props in a
performance that blends astonishing movement with ancient tradition.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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- * NEW CARTOONS!!! Futurama, King
of the Hill, Simpsons. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
- FOX. http://www.fox.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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- * "PROPER" Chicago Drum&Bass. 21+
$? Dress code? 10p-4a.
- Cutting edge dance tunage with locals Glyde and Flipside, Focus and
LameBrane.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed. (in the "Bedroom").
http://www.circuschicago.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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- * "Too Hot To Handle" A Dante's
Voodoo Cabaret performance. 21+ $? 10:30p-?a.
- A Michael Hecker anti-valentine's day party. Burlesque style band,
sultry singing, maybe a fan dance. Laura Ann Beaver DJs between sets.
http://voodoocabaret.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison
stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2002.02.11: ^
- Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.
- Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in
Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with
1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo
Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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- * Verbatim Verboten. The
invasion-of-privacy cabaret. Mondays 18+ $10 7p.
- Each week the audience chooses from almost 100 secretly recorded
conversations of the wealthy & famous, which are then PERFORMED live
and word-for-word.
Frankie J's, 312/409-1887, 4437 N Broadway. At Montrose, Parking
in Aldi lot.
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- Tales of terror readings by local Chicago Horror authors.
Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
- Various readings, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
2.11: Red Lite Nite, sexually explicit content, adults only, free with
fetish attire.
2.25: Celebration of Carnivale, with King cake and raffle, free with
mask.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On
Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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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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Tuesday 2002.02.12: ^
- Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.
- 16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known
for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was
assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just
five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on
President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/al16.htm
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- Chinese New Years (4700). Year of the Horse. Yearly.
- Also New Years for some other lunar calendar cultures (traditional
Japan, Korea, Vietnam). Observed with 14 days of joyous festivities and
niceness. Date varies each year. Second new moon after winter solstice.
Parade is next Sunday.
http://chineseculture.about.com
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- Mardi Gras. Yearly.
- French for Fat Tuesday. Christian in origin it is the last day of
the period of Carnival preceding Ash Wednesday. The name has come to
represent the entire carnival period. Celebrated on a large scale in
New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Nice. Observed with Cayjun music,
costumes, parades and dancing and beads.
http://www.mardigras.com
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- Static X w/ SoulFly. All ages. $24.50 6p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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- BattleBots NEW SEASON! Semi-finals? Tuesdays All ages. Free 1hr
9p.
- Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious sport of the future.
Now with spokesmodel Carmen Electra! See the new BattleBot toys in
stores everywhere.
http://www.battlebots.com
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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- * Real World Chicago. Tuesdays All
ages. Free 9p.
- Showing across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery
and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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- * Nocturna (since 1989).
Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls.
Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
- Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but
welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs
at Metro 18+ one week a month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison
stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.02.13: ^
- * Ash Wednesday. Yearly.
- Christian in origin, this is the first day of Lent and the seventh
Wednesday preceding Easter Sunday. The name originates from the ritual
of placing ashes on worshippers foreheads, symbolizing death and sorrow
for sin. Lent is a 40 day period of penetence, prayer and fasting. Over
time, fasting has been de-emphasized (though certain abstentions such
as drinking and red meats are commonly observed), and the importance of
prayer and works of charity has grown. Lent was first observed in the
4th century.
http://christianity.about.com
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- Sweetheart Run 5K. Yearly. 8a.
- The Heartland Athletes United for Peace. Includes pre/post buffet,
medals, race or fun, t-shirts, parking.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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- NEW EPISODE: Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All
ages. Free 7p.
- Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic
Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, good
directors. Shown in letterbox format!
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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- Pieter K (Breakbeat Science) hosts Seminar. THE weekly
drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
- With Kid Entropy and 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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Thursday 2002.02.14: ^
- * Valentine's Day. Yearly.
- Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic
interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped
boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the
Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining
ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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- Wedding On Ice (since 1994). Winning couple ties the knot
on skates. Yearly. All ages. Free 8:45a.
- Couple also wins a luxury honeymoon travel and hotel. Carried live on
FOX.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/WeddingOnIce2002.html
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
http://www.pbcchicago.com/subhtml/millennium_park.asp
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- Special menu. Yearly. All ages. $60+ 4p-12a.
- Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake, Champagne, and a breath-taking view
in an under-known incredibly cool place. Reservations almost all
booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the
Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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- * FAMILY GUY DOUBLE FEATURE. New
episode. Thursdays All ages. Free 1hr 7p.
- Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on. THE TICK has
been cancelled.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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- Khaled-Hakim. 18+ $20.50 7:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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- An evening of Love with Dee Alexander. 21+ to drink (18+ w/
parent) $15 8p.
- Special Valentine's Day Celebration with one of Chicago's most
respected and sophisticated jazz vocalists, performing original works.
Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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- Beautiful place to chill w/ yer lover. Yearly. 21+ $10 9p-4a.
- The finest food, drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth. Good DJs!
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.
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- NEW WEEKLY: Hybrid. DJs Hybrid/Chris
Gin/Daryl Cura/BJAK. Thursdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED
- RESPOND AT chris@rollin.com with names for discount admission.
A popular favorite. Change of scene upstairs at "Fifth Floor". Dress
well, no tennis shoes.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.com
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- * Relode presents "Shattered
Thursdays" The Nu induced sound. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
- Dress casual, ladies free -midnt (except for special events), $5 Long
Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
2.14: Valentines Day Party ($10) with Elite Force (Lunatic Calm),
Justin Hand (breakbeat/techhouse).
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.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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- Chihuly in the Park: A Garden with Glass Sculptures. -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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- 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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- Masterpieces. 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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- Various modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
- The Body Present: Effigies, Decoys, and Other Equivalents 1.19-5.19;
Lovesexy: Identity and Desire 1.19-4.21; Gary Simmons 2.16-5.19; Mies
in America 2.16-5.26;
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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