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2003.12.26 (week 339)

Scrumtrelescent.

Scrumtrelescent.

http://urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=scrumtrelescent

DON'T MISS:

Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Redmoon Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
Fr: Synth City at Vision Nightclub.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
We: Navy Pier Festivities.
We: First Night Evanston.
We: Harmonious New Year's Eve Celebration! at Holmes Place Health Club.

Seasonal:    ^

HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2003.12.29 Yearly. All ages.

* A Christmas Carol: 11.16-12.28 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.5-12.28 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, $15-90, http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.23-12.22 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
* Radio City Rockettes: 11.29-12.29 Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, http://rosemont.com
* Decorated State Street Store Windows: Downtown Carson Pirie Scott, Marshall Field's.
* Christmas Around The World: 11.24-1.4 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.28-1.4 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Winter Wonderfest. -2004.01.04 Yearly. All ages. Free admission, $12 equipment rental / all day activities pass, coupons available. (Fr/Sa -10p) Daily 10a-8p.

Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
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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Winter Vacation. -2004.01.05 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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* Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2004.01.11 Yearly. All ages. $? Times?

Secular celebration of the changing seasons and the coming of Winter takes a new, whimsical form every year. Filled with Redmoon's trademark mix of music, puppetry, mask, and physical performance. The cast includes dozens of children from Redmoon's outreach programs alongside adult volunteer and professional performers.
http://www.redmoon.org
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
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Ongoing:    ^

Hanukkah. A Jewish holiday, lasts eight days. -2003.12.27 Yearly. Observance begins at sunset prior to first day.

Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp.
http://judaism.about.com
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SNL Marathon. 50 best episodes, 10 a day. -Sunday All ages. Free.

COM, On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.

Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.

Peter Pan, Paycheck, The Company, Lord of the Rings 3, Stuck on You, Honey, Last Samurai, Bad Santa, Cat in the Hat, Gothika, Matrix Revolutions, Elf, Human Stain, Scary Movie 3, Beyond Borders, Kill Bill, School of Rock, ...
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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Different new rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Su,Th): School of Rock - Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Sarah Silverman, ...
10:15p (Su,Th): Cabin Fever - Teens vs. flesh eating virus.
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 2003.12.26:    ^

Boxing day. Yearly.

Give gifts to service providers such as postal delivery person and trash collector.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Boxing_Day
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"Paycheck" now playing.

John Woo, Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman, Michael C. Hall.
http://www.paycheckmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Peter Pan" now playing.

P.J. Hogan, Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs, Olivia Williams, Lynn Redgrave, ...
http://www.peterpanmovie.net
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Company" now playing.

Robert Altman, Neve Campbell, James Franco, Malcolm McDowell, ...
http://www.sonyclassics.com/thecompany
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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"Songs From A Scene" 3. W/ Lucky Boys Confusion & guests. All ages. $15 6:30p.

http://www.luckyboys.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Sonic Boom. Fr/Sa All ages. Free 10p-2a.

Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.

Respond at venue website for discount.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join resident DJ Sativa and friends. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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* Synth City. Last Fridays 21+ $10 Open bar 10-11p. 10p-4a.

Synesthesia Collective and Lightning Man Promotions present an explosion of fast forward fashion, audio stimulation, visual velocity and audience interactive allure.
12.26: "1984-Van (Halen) (George) Orwell" - Big Hair and Uniforms encouraged.
http://retroelectrochicago.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2003.12.27:    ^

Kill Hannah. All ages. $15 6:15p.

http://killhannah.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Hello Dave. 18+ $15 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
12.27: A Non-Traditional View of Traditional Values.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ $0-5 9p-3a.

Cheap beers. Residents Burst, Droopy, Nanotech, MF, Pipeline, Disko Kitty, jungle/d&b guests.
http://bassdrive.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.

No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://edgecomedy.com
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. Repeats at 1a. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Autobahn" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
12.27: Grayarea *live*, Dan Efex, Chris Gin & Angelist.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sunday 2003.12.28:    ^

Mushroomhead. All ages. $15 6:15p.

http://mushroomhead.org
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/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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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.

Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro.
12.28: DJs SubK and p.helix.
http://sedition-chicago.com
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.com
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Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $7-9 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-3a.

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 2003.12.29:    ^

Leo Kottke, Garaj Mahal, ... -Wednesday 17+ 35 or 130 7p.

12.29: w/ Leo Kottke; 12.30: w/ Garaj Mahal; 12.31: NYE.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2003.12.30:    ^

Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel on cable.
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2003.12.31:    ^

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. -Thursday Yearly. All ages. Free.

SCI playing continuous original Twilight Zone for 48 hours, other networks (Spike, MTV, VH1, DSC, Bravo) doing similar.
http://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 IMax, Carousel, ice skating and more all the way until the city fireworks spectacular around 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://cityofchicago.org
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* First Night Evanston (since 1993). Becoming an excellent and pleasant scene. No alcohol. Yearly. All ages. $8-12 6p-?a.

Entertainment at over a dozen locations; Jazz, blues, salsa, comedy, puppets, art, circus, bike races, parade, fireworks at midnight. See site for details.
http://firstnightevanston.org
847/289-4248, Davis at Orrington, Evanston. Take Purple line to Main.
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* Harmonious New Year's Eve Celebration! "spirit * dance * spa" 18+ $65-80 8p-2a.

Six hours of * Chlorine-free pool and hot tub; * Co-ed sauna and steam room; * DJ/Livetronic music and visuals; * Vegetarian dinner buffet; * Kirtan singing, bellydance; * Yoga, bodywork/healing; ... and much more! All in a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free environment.
http://www.spiritualchicago.org
Holmes Place Health Club, 312/467-1111, 355 E Grand, 2 blks W of Navy Pier, parking $8.
http://www.holmesplace.co.uk/club/club.asp?ClubCode=usa1
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Last Race of the Year. Athletes United for Peace 5K. Yearly. $20 8p.

Probable HeartlandCafe/RedLineTap/NoExit NYE party after.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Race to the Finish of 2003. New Year's Eve party at Arlington Park racetrack. 18+ $125 8p-1a.

Complimentary valet parking. Hotel discounts.
Inaugural extravaganza features The Associates, dancing, elegant dinner and dessert buffets, open bar, champagne toast, party favors, midnight balloon drop and racing simulcasts.
847/385-7550
Arlington Park, 847/385-7500, 2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. 53 North to Euclid Ave. East to Arlington Park entrance on left.
http://www.arlingtonpark.com
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Rock 'N Roll Ball. Yearly. 21+ $85+ 8p-2a.

Poi Dog Pondering and the B-52's perform. 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.
312/836-4299 http://www.bigcreekevents.com
Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Aretha Franklin. 9p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Guster, Sister Hazel, The Thorns. 21+ $125 9p.

Separately, Cowboy Mouth w/ Bleu in back porch stage/restaurant, $85 21+.
http://guster.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Rockit Ranch New Years Eve. 21+ $85 9p.

http://www.rockitranch.com/
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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White Stripes. (Doors 8p) 9p.

W/ Flaming Lips and Blance.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Local-H w/ Electric Six. 21+ $55, includes hosted bar. Doors 9p. 10p.

http://www.localh.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Penny buses and trains. Yearly. 10p-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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Violent Femmes. 18+ $75 includes open bar and champagne toast. (Doors 9p) 10p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2004.01.01:    ^

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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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.

Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.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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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.

With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.

Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.

385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
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. All ages. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.

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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy exhibits.
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, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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2003.12.26