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2005.09.09 (week 428)

"Life is like a box of chocolates."
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: The Nature of Paper at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: Tangerine Family Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: Hephaestus at Lookingglass Theatre.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "An Unfinished Life" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Man" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Around The Coyote Fall Arts Festival at Wicker Park.
..-Su: German-American Fest at Lincoln Square.
Fr: Mushroomhead at House of Blues.
Fr: Scooter at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "Kinetic" SPECIAL EDITION at Bottom Lounge.
Fr: Garaj Mahal at Martyrs'.
Fr: "Algorhythm" at Lava Lounge.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
...

Ongoing:    ^
The Nature of Paper. -2005.09.29 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Juried exhibition featuring works by women artists which make specific use of paper as a medium rather than substrate.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2005.10.31 Yearly. $15 Various days and times.
Showcase of experimental new plays.
773/267-6742
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/274-6660, 7001 N Glenwood.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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Tangerine Family Circus. -2005.09.25 All ages. $8-15 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 2:30p.
Advanced student series.
773/784-6872 http://tangerinefamilycircus.org
The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St, Evanston. Noyes Cultural Center.
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Hephaestus. A Greek mythology Circus Tale. -2005.09.25 All ages. $? We/Fr 8:30p, Tg 6:30p, Sa 8p, Su 3p.
Features world-class performers including members of the Wallenda family, former members of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros, and Blue Man Group in a circus that will amaze and exhilarate the whole family. Retells the Greek myth using theatre, live music, dance, and circus elements.
http://lookingglasstheatre.org
Lookingglass Theatre, 312/337-0665, 821 N Michigan Ave. Water Tower Water Works.
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Wolff's Flea Market and Antique Mall. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Outside Su 7a-3p; Inside Sa+Su 8a-4p, Mo-We 11a-6p, Th+Fr 11a-8p.
350 market spaces, 80 dealers, 50 showcases. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Now playing.
Sound of Thunder, Constant Gardener, Transporter 2, Brothers Grimm, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Valiant, Deuce Bigalow 2, Four Brothers, Skeleton Key, Must Love Dogs, Sky High, Stealth, The Island, The Devil's Rejects, Bad News Bears, Charlie Chocolate Factory, Wedding Crashers, Fantastic Four, The Perfect Man, Mr&Mrs Smith, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.
Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Now back on the air locally. Also available on web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.
Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.8-10.26.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield ?-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) 5.27-10.31.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.17-10.21.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7.10-10.30.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.19-10.23.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 5.22-10.30.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.19-10.23.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.20-10.24.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Doug Lima w/ Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Lords of Dogtown - Catherine Hardwicke w/ Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, John Robinson, Michael Angarano, Nikki Reed, Heath Ledger, Johnny Knoxville, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2005.09.09:    ^
"An Unfinished Life" now playing.
W/ Jennifer Lopez, Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Josh Lucas, Damian Lewis, Becca Gardner, Camryn Manheim, ...
http://www.miramax.com/anunfinishedlife
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Man" now playing.
W/ Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Luke Goss, ...
http://www.themanmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Around The Coyote Fall Arts Festival (since 1990). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 Th-Fr 6-11p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-6p.
See over 300 visual artists as well as dancers, poets, filmmakers, actors, music and more at dozens of locations throughout the Wicker Park/Bucktown area. Primary locations include Pulaski Park and the Flat Iron Arts Building at 1579 N Milwaukee. Kids workshops also available.
773/342-6777 http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Wicker Park, Damen/North/Milwaukee. Near Brown Line at North Ave. Approx 1 mile west of 90/94 exit at North Ave.
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German-American Fest (since 1920). -Sunday Yearly. Fr 7-11p, Sa+Su 11a-11p.
"Famous bands for dancing & entertainment in two huge fest tents. Delicious German food & drink"
847/647-9522
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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Mushroomhead. All ages. $17.50+ 7p.
Jagermeister Tour, w/ Dope and Nocturne.
http://www.mushroomhead.org
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Scooter. $45-95 7p-2a.
W/ Benassi Brothes, Sandy, Aquagen, DJs Erik K, more.
http://www.scooterchicago.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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* "Kinetic" SPECIAL EDITION (since 2004). 21+ $15 9p-2a.
Live bands Grendel, Cruciform Injection, EndIf, Caustic.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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Garaj Mahal. 21+ $15 9p.
Four first-class musicians with pro resumes. W/ Goran Ivanovic Group.
http://www.garajmahal.net
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Algorhythm" 2nd Fridays 21+ Free 9p-?a.
DJs Bill Member, Damon, and Resident Tolgar showcase delicious breaks and a tinge of house. $2 PBRs.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/We 21+ Free 9p-?a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Live Drumming. Fridays 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.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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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2005.09.10:    ^
*** HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest. Yearly. All ages. Free Saturday following labor day weekend. 9a-4p.
About 16 blocks of sales; among the world's largest. Rain date Sunday.
Andersonville, 773/784-5277, Bryn Mawr at Lakewood. 5200-5500 North on Magnolia, Lakewood and Wayne.
http://www.egdewater.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Mexican Independence Day parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-2:15p.
773/523-8105 http://cityofchicago.org
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
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Iggy's Bike Thing (since 1998). Yearly. Sa 4-10p, Su 2-10p.
Motorcycle fest w/ build-offs and celebrities, beer, chow, and bands including Catfight, Ratt, Foghat, more.
http://www.jamfests.com/iggysbikething
Goose Island, 900 W Division.
http://www.gooseisland.com
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Von Steuben Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 2-3p.
630/653-3018 http://www.germanday.com
Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Lawrence., 312/744-3370.
http://cityofchicago.org
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The Rolling Stones. All ages. $60-450 6:30p.
http://therollingstones.com
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.soldierfield.net
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Brooks & Dunn. All ages. $28-52 7p.
W/ Big & Rich, The Warren Brothers, Cowboy Troy.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Hootie and the Blowfish. All ages. $10-45 7:30p.
http://hootie.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Particle. 18+ $15 8p.
http://www.particlepeople.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Faint. 18+ $15+ 8p.
"Sin City" tour w/ Super Diamond.
http://www.thefaint.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
09.10: Iraq - Why Americans Don't Understand the Mind of the Arab.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $15-20 9p-3a.
Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Residents Flipside, Poolside, Glyde and Carbide.
09.10: LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad (Good Looking Records - UK).
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.
"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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"Back To The Grave" 18+ $6-8 10p-3a.
"Club event devoted to new & classic deathrock, psychobilly, post-punk, gothabilly, thriller-chiller music & fun! Big hair, torn fishnet, & nice boots encouraged!"
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. Upstairs. Near Red Line Belmont stop.
http://thebottomlounge.com
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Garaj Mahal. 21+ $15 10p.
Four first-class musicians with pro resumes. W/ Insidious Rays.
http://www.garajmahal.net
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.
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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2005.10.29 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 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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Sunday 2005.09.11:    ^
Patriot Day. Yearly.
Remembers the hijacking of four civilian aircraft on this day in 2001 resulting in huge casualties, the destruction of the twin World Trade Center towers in New York, and damage to the Pentagon outside Washington DC. It honors those individuals who lost their lives, and those who responded in the crisis. Observed with flags at half-staff, a moment of silence. Some closings may occur, though it is not a designated federal or civil holiday. Public Law No: 107-89 signed 2001.12.18, initially dubbed Remembrance Day due to pre-existing "Patriot's Day" war of independence related holiday.
http://patriot-day.com
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National Grandparents Day (since 1978). Yearly. First Sunday after Labor day.
Day to honor grandparents. Spearheaded by West Virginia's Marian McQuade as an advocacy for nursing home residents and shut-ins, officially proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter.
http://www.grandparents-day.com
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Boulevard Lakefront Tour (since 1989). 10 or 35mi bike ride by historic sites. Yearly. All ages. $25-30 6a.
312/42-PEDAL http://www.chibikefed.org
University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th. On North Midway Plaisance, just north of ice rink.
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Windy City Roller Derby. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" All ages. $10-15+ Doors 5p. 6p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates. After party at Liars Club.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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The Simpsons new episode. All ages. Free 7p.
Followed by new episodes of Family Guy and American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.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, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.09.12:    ^
Kelly Miller Circus. -Tuesday All ages. $5-8 4:30p and 7:30p.
Clowns, acrobats, animals, big-top, etc, since 1938. Lions Club sponsored.
847/367-5461 http://www.kellymillercircus.com
Century Park, 1000 Lakeview Pky, Vernon Hills. Off Route 60.
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.09.13:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
8p: Mr. & Mrs. Smith; 10p: Lords of Dogtown.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Boyz Nite. Hard dance music for men. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2005.09.14:    ^
Berghoff Oktoberfest. "The Wurst Party of the Year" -Friday Yearly. Free 11a-9p.
Brats, beer, and bands.
312/427-3170 http://www.berghoff.com
Federal Plaza, 220 S Dearborn. At Adams.
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Bloc Party. All ages. $21.50 Doors 6p.
http://www.blocparty.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
09.14: DJs Casper, Snuggles, Ry-N.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, art, lessons, contests, more.
http://www.womenobsession.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2005.09.15:    ^
The "Other" Dance Festival. -Friday All ages. $12-15 7:30p.
Breakbone DanceCo, The Chicago Moving Company, Hedwig Dances, The Humans and Lucky Plush.
http://breakbone.com
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 773/880-5402, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
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Redmoon Spectacle. "Loves Me... Loves Me Not" -2005.09.25 All ages. $0-10 7:30p.
Features 75 choir singers, 31 plastic costumes, 4 pregnant women, 1 escape vehicle, water.
Tickets: 312/850-8440 x111
Jackson Park Lagoon, 312/850-8440, 5700 S Lake Shore Drive. South Side of Sci.Ind.Museum.
http://www.redmoon.org
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** Roller Deconstruct. All ages. $5-7 9-11p.
Skating, w/ goth/industrial DJs. Also hot lighting, redemption games and snack bar.
http://www.aphotolyptic.com/rollerdekonstrukt
Coachlite Skate Center, 630/893-4480, 1291 Bryn Mawr, Roselle.
http://www.coachliteskate.com
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Voices of Masada. 21+ $8 9p.
London's rising goth stars Voices of Masada on their first US tour, with special guests Milwaukee's The ShadowPeople. With DJs Psyche and Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Roc:Bar, 773/292-1094, 1540 W North Ave. 1/2blk E of Ashland, 1/2blk W of 90/94. Intimate and sleek new venue with a great drink and food menu.
http://www.rocbarchicago.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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.
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/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-8p.
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) 9a-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.
Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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Notes:    ^
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2005.09.09