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2005.09.30 (week 431)

Exorcising the House of Evil.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Hack/Slash: Stagefright! at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Su: Hubbard Street Dance company at Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
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: "A History of Violence" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Capote" now playing at select theaters.
Ongoing: "Daltry Calhoun" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Into the Blue" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Oliver Twist" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Proof" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Serenity" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Greatest Game Ever Played" now playing at everywhere.
...

Seasonal:    ^
Hack/Slash: Stagefright! Performance Event. Fr/Sa -2005.10.29 18+ $15 10:30p.
A truly one-of-a-kind stage experience, perfect for horror movie fans or anyone who likes a good scare!
National Pastime Theatre, 773/989-4515, 4139 N Broadway. Three Blocks north of the Sheridan Red Line stop, on Broadway.
http://www.nmtchicago.org
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2005.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Various days. 7-11p.
Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.
VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Ongoing:    ^
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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Hubbard Street Dance company. Modern and innovative. -2005.10.02 All ages. $17-50.
Chicago premiere of compelling "Uniformity" by artistic director Jim Vincent, and heart-pounding return of Nacho Duato's Gnawa and Susan Marshall's Kiss!
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr. Millennium Park.
http://millenniumpark.org
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2005.10.23 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.
Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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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.
Corpse Bride, Flightplan, Roll Bounce, Just Like Heaven, Lord of War, The Thing About My Folks, Unfinished Life, Sound of Thunder, Constant Gardener, Transporter 2, Brothers Grimm, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Deuce Bigalow 2, Four Brothers, Skeleton Key, Must Love Dogs, Sky High, Stealth, The Devil's Rejects, Wedding Crashers, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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 Mo,Th: Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Doug Lima w/ Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, ...
10p Mo,Th: Fantastic Four - Tim Story w/ Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, ...
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 2005.09.30:    ^
"A History of Violence" now playing.
David Cronenberg w/ Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Sumela Kay, Kyle Schmid, ...
http://www.historyofviolence.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Capote" now playing.
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Cooper, Bruce Greenwood, Bob Balaban, Amy Ryan, Mark Pellegrino, ...
http://www.sonyclassics.com/capote
Select Theaters.
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"Daltry Calhoun" now playing.
Johnny Knoxville, Elizabeth Banks, Lawrence Bull Jr., Laura Cayouette, Beth Grant, Gatlin Green, Ken Jackson, David Koechner, Juliette Lewis, Matthew Sharp, Kristin Shrader, Jonathan Stegman, Sophie Traub, ...
http://www.miramax.com/daltrycalhoun
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Into the Blue" now playing.
John Stockwell w/ Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott, Josh Brolin, James Frain, ...
http://www.intothebluemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Oliver Twist" now playing.
Roman Polanski w/ Ben Kingsley, Barney Clark, Jamie Foreman, Harry Eden, Leanne Rowe, Lewis Chase, Edward Hardwicke, Jeremy Swift, Mark Strong, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/olivertwist
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Proof" now playing.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, Hope Davis, Jake Gyllenhaal, Gary Houston, Anne Wittman, ...
http://www.proof-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Serenity" now playing.
Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Ron Glass, ...
http://www.serenitymovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Greatest Game Ever Played" now playing.
Shia LaBeouf, Justin Ashforth, Luke Askew, George Asprey, Marc James Beauchamp, Jackie Burroughs, Len Cariou, Melissa Carter, Stephen Dillane, Peter Firth, Josh Flitter, ...
http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/greatestgame
Theaters Everywhere.
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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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Fall Out Boy. $21.50 6:30p.
Q101 Nintendo Fusion Tour.
http://q101.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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System of a Down. All ages. $33-45+ 7p.
W/ The Mars Volta.
http://systemofadown.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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* FINAL "Standard" drum&bass monthly. 21+ $12 9p-2a.
Pendulum (UK) "Hold Your Colour" LP tour. W/ Evol, MC Abel, MF, Ciro, Midway.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.com
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Taj Mahal. 18+ $22.50 9p.
W/ Grace Potter and The Nocturnals.
http://www.taj-mo-roots.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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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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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
09.30: "Scorpion Fish Battle" Iron Chef Chen is challenged by Hiroshi Yamanobe.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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 2005.10.01:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
10.01: Great Chicago Fire.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Massive Rock event. All ages. $36-41 12p-?a.
Metal Maniacs and Metal Edge Present Windy City Invitational w/ Kittie, Bury Your Dead, Kataklysm, God Dethroned, Most Precious Blood, Acumen Nation, Leaves Eyes, Atrocity, Manntis, Nightrage, Hell Within, Epoch Of Unlight, Thine Eyes Bleed, Lilitu, Hurtlocker.
http://www.windycityinvitational.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Pilsen East Artists Open House (since 1971). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 12-7p.
Over 50 artists, food, music, tours.
312/738-8000 http://chicagoartsdistrict.org
Pilsen East, Halsted at 18th Street. East of the Dan Ryan.
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Jessica Simpson. All ages. Free. 8p.
Use website for comp tickets from Chevy.
http://www.chicagorevolution.com
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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Lucinda Williams. W/ CC Adcock. 18+ SOLD OUT 8p.
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.
10.01: Medicare Prescription Drug Act - How To Be Nobody's Fool.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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"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 2005.10.02:    ^
Our Lady Peace. All ages. $20 6:30p.
W/ Danko Jones, Pedestrian.
http://ourladypeace.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Trapt. All ages. $17 6:45p.
Heavy Alt W/ Blindside and Aphasia.
http://www.trapt.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2005.10.03:    ^
Foo Fighters and Weezer. All ages. $29.50-39.50 7:30p.
http://www.foofighters.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Molotov. All ages. $32.50 7:30p.
Rock Espanol.
http://www.molotov.com.mx
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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* Fluffgirl Burlesque and Vaudeville Roadshow. 18+ $10-12 9p.
Classic strip-tease show packed w/ comedy, sideshow acts, and music.
866/777-8932 http://www.fluffgirlburlesque.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.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 2005.10.04:    ^
* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5766). Yearly.
"Head of the year" in Hebrew, this day commemorates the creation of the world. It is celebrated on Tishri 1 by the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. Rosh Hashanah begins the penitential season, culminating ten days later on Yom Kippur. The synagogue service includes the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn), and liturgy stressing the sovereignty of God. It is customary on the first day, to go to a river or pond, and there to recite tashlich, scriptural verses about repentance and forgiveness. Introspect and resolve to do better. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Alien Ant Farm. All ages. $15 6p.
W/ April Sixth, From Satellite, The Rivalry.
http://www.alienantfarm.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Every Time I Die. All ages. $14+ 6p.
W/ High on Fire, The Red Chord, The Esoteric.
http://www.everytimeidie.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Bravery. All ages. $15.50 7p.
W/ The (International) Noise Conspiracy, People in Planes.
http://thebravery.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Wednesday 2005.10.05:    ^
Atmosphere. All ages. $21 6p.
W/ Blueprint, P.O.S., DJ Rare Groove.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
10.05: DJs Danny The Wildchild, Al Fonz De La Mota, Oracle.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Ashlee Simpson. All ages. $40+ 7:30p.
Jam & Kiss FM present. W/ Barefoot.
http://www.ashleesimpsonmusic.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Tributosaurus Becomes Led Zeppelin. 18+ $15 7:30p.
http://tributosaurus.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Pearl Jam w/ Robert Plant. 21+ $1000 9p.
Hurricane Relief Benefit.
http://www.pearljam.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $0-5 9p-2a.
Chris Widman (WLUW) & Dave Siska (WNUR). "a monthly electronic music soiree showcasing innovative leftfield technofunk jazztronica abstractbeats for your bootieus maximus". Visuals by Merkaba. Drink deals.
10.05: DJs 3000, Karl Meier.
773/275-2552 http://www.cardiojam.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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Thursday 2005.10.06:    ^
Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). Yearly. $10-60 Various times.
World-class premiers. Dozens of special guests and jurors.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Various venues.
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Rhyme, Rhythm and Risa Tour. 18+ 8p.
VW presents La Brujas spoken word, Ozomatli rock espanol, and Pablo Francisco comedy. RSVP on website for comps.
http://www.vw3r.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Sleater Kinney. 18+ $17.50+ 9p.
WLUW presents, w/ The Ponys.
http://sleaterkinney.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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The Roots. 18+ $35 9p.
http://www.okayplayer.com/theroots
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Attractions:    ^
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:    ^
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2005.09.30