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2011.01.21 (week 708)

The only winning move is not to play.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "No Strings Attached" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Company Men" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Sa: Burlesque Tribute to The Wall at Viaduct Theater.
Ongoing: Super Mario Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theater.
Ongoing: HAMLETMACHINE at Trap Door Theatre.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at Prop Theatre.
Ongoing: The American Dream: A Juxtaposition at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Jive Rite at Kinetic Playground.
..-Sa: Super Diamond at House of Blues.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Dark Star Orchestra at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Jimmy Pardo at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Liz Phair at Metro.
Sa: Midwinter Dark Dance at Abbey Pub.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: Bears vs. Packers at Soldier Field.
Su: National Yoga Day.
Su: Luchamania at Congress Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Freak Boutique at The Mid.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: "Drum & Bass is Dead" at Liar's Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We-Su: Cirque du Soleil Dralion at Sears Centre.
We: Pilsen Beekeepers Meeting at Honky Tonk BBQ.
We: Linkin Park at United Center.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland.
Th-Su: Strictly Sail Chicago at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
Th: Festival of Flesh at Lucky Number Grill.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

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"No Strings Attached" now playing.
Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline,
http://nostringsattachedmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Company Men" now playing.
Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones.
http://thecompanymenfilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
Barney's Version, The Dilemma, The Green Hornet, Season of the Witch, Gulliver's Travels, Little Fockers, True Grit, How Do You Know, TRON 2, Chronicle, The Fighter, Garden of Eden, The Tourist, Love and Other Drugs, Harry Potter 7, Morning Glory, Skyline, Unstoppable, 127 Hours, Due Date, Fair Game, For Colored Girls, Megamind, The Social Network, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing:    ^
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Ice Skating. -2011.02.28 Yearly.
Wrigley Field; Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Burlesque Tribute to The Wall. -2011.01.22 18+ $15-20 Fr 10p, Sa 10p+12a.
Hot & Heavy Burlesque presents a grand full album tribute to the Pink Floyd classic.
http://vivalamuerte.us
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://viaducttheater.com
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Super Mario Burlesque. -2011.01.29 18+ $15. Various times.
Sexy burlesque romp send-up of the famous video games. Bring tips to unlock the alternate ending.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/138796979506196
Gorilla Tango Theater, 1919 N Milwaukee Ave.
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HAMLETMACHINE. -2011.02.12 $20 Th-Sa 8p.
Heiner Muller's seminal postmodernist meditation on the decay of an individual's national pride.
Trap Door Theatre, 773/384-0494, 1655 W. Cortland.
http://trapdoortheatre.com
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2011.02.13 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.
Showcase of experimental new plays.
Prop Theatre, 773/267-0666, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2011.01.21:    ^
The American Dream: A Juxtaposition. -2011.02.24 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
01.21: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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Jive Rite. 21+ $5-10 9p-4a.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/192149677467139
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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Super Diamond. -Saturday 17+ $20+ Two nites. 9p.
Neil Diamond tribute.
http://www.superdiamond.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
"Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
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 2011.01.22:    ^
Dark Star Orchestra. 18+ $24+ 8p.
Premier Grateful Dead homage.
http://darkstarorchestra.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Jimmy Pardo. All ages. $20 8p.
"Never Not Funny"
http://jimmypardo.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Liz Phair. All ages. $25 8p.
http://lizphair.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Midwinter Dark Dance. 21+ $10-12 8p.
W/ i:scintilla, The Gothsicles, Defcon, Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.americangothicprod.com/
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.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.
01.22: AMI - American Monetary Institute, National Employment Emergency Defense Act.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2011.01.23:    ^
Bears vs. Packers.
Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
http://www.soldierfield.net
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National Yoga Day. Yearly.
A history-making celebration, open houses everywhere promoting the practice.
http://yogadayusa.org
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Luchamania. Ages? $10-20 4:30p.
Insane Mexicana Wrestling "Vaudevill Review" edition, plus football on bigscreen.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2011.01.24:    ^
Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
http://boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Freak Boutique. Mondays 21+ $5+ 10p.
Swing Shift, React, House Arrest, Deaf Zoo, Audio 1, tons of DJs, burlesque and circus performers present a new house music weekly. "Anything goes In The Big Top" at "Chicago's Newest Superclub"
01.24: Ralphi Rosario & Lego w/ David Palmer.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/145093225544137
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2011.01.25:    ^
"Drum & Bass is Dead" 21+ Free 9p-2a.
DJs RB, Subverb, Renan, Droopy.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/179187468778724
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Just west of Ashland.
http://www.liarsclub.com
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2011.01.26:    ^
Cirque du Soleil Dralion. -Sunday All ages. $33-99 Various times.
"Fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde... Suspended in time between the past and the future, Dralion is a celebration of life and the four elements that maintain the natural order: air, water, fire and earth"
http://cirquedusoleil.com/
Sears Centre, 847/649-2222, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates.
http://www.searscentre.com
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Pilsen Beekeepers Meeting. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p.
Apiary chat and BBQ.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/183821948308516
Honky Tonk BBQ, 312/226-7427, 1213 West 18th. At Racine.
http://honkytonkbbqchicago.com
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Linkin Park. All ages. $42-75+ 7p.
http://linkinpark.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com/category/audio/lokua/
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.01.27:    ^
Strictly Sail Chicago (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-12 Sa 9a-7p, Su 9a-4p, Th-Fr 11a-8p.
The midwest's premier show exhibiting new sailboats and equipment. Over 200 vendors, free seminars and activities.
http://www.sailamerica.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Festival of Flesh. Monthly. 21+ $7 9p-2a.
Burlesque, comedy, variety, sideshow acts, DJs, spirits. Shows at 10p+midnt.
http://facebook.com/arkhamnoiseproductions
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
01.27: Pah Je, Alex Hendrix, Kabz, Geecee.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.
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. $0-18 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, 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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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. $6-11 +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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2011.01.21