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2000.07.28 (week 161)

Pleasure Before Business
  Pleasure Before Business
Recommended:
* Good time to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, DELLS ....
* FINAL WEEKEND: Bliss - Recent artworks by 11 area at Inside Art.
* Fr: League of Gentlemen mini-marathon at Comedy Central.
* Sa-Su: Taste of Lincoln at Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood.
* Sa: Venetian Night at Lakefront between Shedd and Monroe Harbor.
* Sa: Taxicab Confessions 7 on HBO.
* Sa: Vibeonauts Anniversary at Metro.
* Su: New Power (Prince) Party at Berlin.
* Su: SEQUENCE drum&bass at Fuse.
* Tu: Organic Farmers Market at MCA.
* Sa,We: Fireworks at Navy Pier.
* We: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, Fishbone at New World Music Theater.


Clubbing: * Fr: Chicane CD release party featuring hit club singles at Berlin. * Fr: Christopher Robin free mix CD to the first 250 at Fifth Floor Lounge. * Sa: Yoshi and Friends rave at 312/409-1305. * Su: Beauty Industry night at Harry's Velvet Room. * Su: FOAM at Empty Bottle. * Mo: The Beat Project at MadBar. * Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at Berlin. * We: Bass By The Pound - Seminar at Big Wig. * We: Women Obsession at Berlin.

Fests: * Ongoing: ENDS SUNDAY: Newberry Library Book Fair Major at Newberry Library. * Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village. * Fr-Su: Evansfest at Downtown Evanston. * Fr-Su: Bughouse Square Debates at Washington Square Park. * Sa: Uptown Summer Festival at Truman College Mall.

Music: * Fr: The Samples at House of Blues. * Sa: Blue Oyster Cult at Navy Pier Skyline Stage. * We: Wu-Tang Clan at House of Blues. * Th: Dido at Vic Theatre.

Other: * Ongoing: Absolute Vision continues. * Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen at Chicago Cultural Center.

Outdoors: * Ongoing:&mnsp;Chicago Summerdance at Lessons 6p-7p. * Fr: Cubs host Giants at Wrigley Field. * Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza. * Mo: Cubs host Rockies at Wrigley Field. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate at Londo Mondo. * Th: Chase Corporate Challenge.

TV/Movie/Theater: * Ongoing: Showing "Altered States" and "Run Lola Run" at Music Box. * Fr: Iron Chef - Spiny Lobster Battle on FOOD. * Su: Robot Wars at WTTW. * Tu: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival plays Casablanca at Grant Park. * We: American High begins on FOX. * We: South Park NEW EPISODE at Comedy Central.

 Ongoing:
Good time to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, or the WISCONSIN DELLS.
See the special summer ideas page: http://bedno.com/summer


ENDS SUNDAY: Newberry Library Book Fair (since 1985). Major event literati.
Newberry Library, 312/255-3700, 60 W Walton.
http://www.newberry.org


FINAL WEEKEND: Bliss. Recent artworks by 11 area couples. -2000.07.30 Tu-Su 11a-7p.
Inside Art, 773/772-4416, 1651 W North.


Absolute Vision continues. Two dozen exhibitors, various locations. -2000.08.26.
http://artline.com/associations/cada/events/special.html


Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day -2000.09.20 $$ Sa/Su 10a-7p.
Open just a few more enchanted weekends. Coupons at website.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com


Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. Free Th-Su.
Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -2000.09.24.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p dance -5p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs


WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity


Showing "Altered States" and "Run Lola Run". Fr/Sa midnite.
Also showing horror and foreign classic matinees.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com


Movies:
Pokemon, X-Men, Scarey Movie, Groove, Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E., Chicken Run, Gone in 60 Seconds, Shaft, M:I2, Me Myself and Irene, ...
http://bedno.com/movies


Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
NOW SHOWING "SURVIVOR" (the runaway CBS hit) on the big screen free Wed doors 6:30p.
8p (Fr-We): "High Fidelity" John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris Rehmann, ...
10p (Fr-We): "U-571" Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): "Titan A.E." voices of Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, Nathan Lane, Tone Loc, Jim Breuer, ...
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2000.07.28:
Cubs host Giants. WGN. 2:20p.
Also Saturday on WGN at 3:05p and Sunda at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com


Evansfest. Replaces the World's Largest Garage Sale (since 1972)?!?!? 10a-7p.
Sidewalk sales, entertainment, arts, food, live music.
Downtown Evanston, Purple line to Davis.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org


Critical Mass. Bicyclists take over the streets in numbers, educating drivers. 5:30p.
Kickoff celebration for "Bike Summer 2000".
http://www.bikesummer.org
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/486-4861.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org


Bughouse Square Debates. Public heckles outlandish soapbox oratory. 6-8p.
Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 312/943-9090.
http://www.newberry.org


League of Gentlemen mini-marathon. Six episodes of this evil British comedy. 8p.
Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com


The Samples. 18+ $20 8p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com


Iron Chef - Spiny Lobster Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex


Chicane CD release party featuring hit club singles. 9p-5a.
Giveaways begin at Midnight. http://www.chicaneonline.com
DJ Greg Haus. http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com


Christopher Robin (resident DJ) free mix CD to the first 250 guests
Fifth Floor Lounge, 312/226-4555, 440 N Halsted.
 Saturday 2000.07.29:
Farmers Markets
Austin, Iowa/Central. 7a-2p.
Printers Row, Polk/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Near North, Division/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Park. Armitage/Orchard. 7a-2p.
North Halsted, Grace/Broadway/Halsted. 7a-2p.
North Center Town Square, BellePlaine/Damen/Lincoln. 7a-2p.
Edgewater, Thorndale/Broadway. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen. Bring a snack. $30 4hr departs 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com


Uptown Summer Festival. 11a-6p.
Celebrating all that is Uptown, local food, two music stages.
Truman College Mall, 1145 West Wilson, 773/878-9760.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html


Evansfest. Replaces the World's Largest Garage Sale (since 1972)?!?!? 10a-9p.
Sidewalk sales, entertainment, arts, food, live music.
Downtown Evanston, Purple line to Davis.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org


Taste of Lincoln. Many vendors, many many bands, several stages, crafts, kid stuff, -Su noon-dusk.
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood, 773/472-9046, -Sunday.
http://www.hitevents.com


Bughouse Square Debates. Public heckles outlandish soapbox oratory. noon-4p.
Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 312/943-9090.
http://www.newberry.org


Blue Oyster Cult. $19.50 8p.
Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html


Venetian Night (since 1958). Lighted boat parade, then fireworks. 7-10p.
Lakefront between Shedd and Monroe Harbor, view at Congress, 312/744-3370.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/VenetianNight/Venetian.html


Taxicab Confessions 7. Dark, dirty, strange, real, from Las Vegas. 1hr 10p.
HBO. http://www.hbo.com/taxi


Vibeonauts Anniversary (since 1995). w/ Derrick Carter, Huggie, Lego, Justin Long. $15 18+ doors 11p.
http://www.vibeonauts.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.


Yoshi and Friends rave. All ages $15
DJs Keoki, Richard Humpty Vision, ESP Woody McBride, Michael Myers, Revolution 9, Paul Anthony, Submerge 101, DJ Threejay, DJ 3D, Damian, Crash, ...
Undaground Elements: 312/409-1305.
 Sunday 2000.07.30:
Farmers Markets
Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


Evansfest. Replaces the World's Largest Garage Sale (since 1972)?!?!? noon-6p.
Sidewalk sales, entertainment, arts, food, live music.
Downtown Evanston, Purple line to Davis.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org


Taste of Lincoln. Many vendors, many many bands, several stages, crafts, kid stuff, -Su noon-dusk.
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood, 773/472-9046, -Sunday.
http://www.hitevents.com


New Power Party. Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Free 8p-4a.
Movie (Purple Rain) 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.


Beauty Industry night. DJ Matt Warren. Complimentary specialty drinks 9-11p.
Showing fashion by Haute Stitch and hair by Siren. The finest food, drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth.
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.


Robot Wars. Followed by Wild Chicago and ArtBeat. Free 1.5hr 10p.
A must see for maximum geeks. Surviving machine wins.
WTTW http://www.wttw.com


FOAM. Attempt at a hip night. Breakdancing? $5 10p.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com


SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore. This is a beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and staff.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
 Monday 2000.07.31:
Cubs host Rockies. WGN. 7:05p.
Also Tuesday on FSN at 1:20p and Wednesday at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com


The Beat Project. With Shon Dervis and Hiroki. Rap open mike after 1a. $3 10p-2a.
Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
 Tuesday 2000.08.01:
Farmers Markets
Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


ORGANIC Farmers Market
Museum of Contemporary Art. 10a-6p.


Chicago Outdoor Film Festival plays Casablanca (1942). Free at Sunset.
Grant Park, Butler Field - LSD/Monroe, 312/744-3315. Dedicated to Gene Siskel.
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.com


Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Free 10p-4a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
 Wednesday 2000.08.02:
Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate. Leaves at 6:30p.
Longest running such event - as mentioned in national press. Big loop past planetarium and back, then beers. 8-15 miles. Protective gear and blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Other groups skates almost every day somewhere: http://Bedno.com/skate
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.


Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, Fishbone. $29-39 7p.
New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. TicketMaster.
http://www.worldmusictheatre.com


Wu-Tang Clan. $28.50, two shows: All ages 6p, 21+ 10:45p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com


American High begins. A year in the life of 14 Chicago suburban high school students. 8p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com


South Park NEW EPISODE? 9p.
Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com


Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $7 21+ 9p-2a.
Renegade Hardware recording artist Konflict gonna mess up some headz, w/ Glyde, Flipside, Gamewarden, Poolside and Kee. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
http://www.tovmusic.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com


Fireworks! Also IMax, scultures, daquirees, ... We/Sa -2000.09.04 10:15p.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com


Women Obsession. Mainly a ladies night for ladies. Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Red line Belmont stop.
 Thursday 2000.08.03:
Farmers Markets
Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html


Chase Corporate Challenge. 3.5mi race. $18 6:45p.
USATF certified, 17K people, corporations only.
Grant Park, Lakeshore Athletic Services, 773-777-9000.
LASAthlete@aol.com


Dido. time? price?
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com


DOWNTOWN Thursday. Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR cultural institutions.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
See site for details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
 Museums
NEW: "Organic Produce: A Gut Show". Art based on human internal organs.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org


NEW: Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
Awash in color, variety, and sun hats.
World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
http://www.chicago-botanic.org


NEW: Mars Exploration Station exhibit. Examines how people will live there.
Sky Pavilion. Major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org


FIREWORKS! Good shows -2000.09.04 We 9:30p and Sa 10:15p.
NEW! Pier Walk massive outdoor sculptural show now open. -2000.11.06
Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Beer Garden: SALSA TUESDAYS -2000.08.29 6-10p. CD94.7FM THURSDAYS Patty Haze hosts live bands 3-8p.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com


Tom Friedman exhibit. 30 sculptures using common materials. -2000.10.01.
Anne Wilson: Anatomy of Wear. Fabric and hair, stains, holes and rips. -2000.10.01.
Sculptural Gardening Project. Decorating front and interior spaces. -2000.10.22.
Sol LeWitt. 200 pieces, spacious, geometric, simple and conceptual. -2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens. -2000.12.03.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. -2000.10.08.
Also: Loop tour by CTA train, free -2000.09.30 11:35a+12:15p+12:55p+1:35p.
Also: good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter


New lion web cam! Beautiful design. Near conservatory, lake, rookery.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com


NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
Sounds From The Vaults. Try 50 international instruments, world's largest harp!
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Original art, props, models, and costumes from the Lucas archives, connects the films to classical mythology.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. FREE WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org


NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su: Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. FREE THURSDAYS.
http://www.msichicago.org


Quality exhibits and activities for young minds.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p Tu-Su, free Th.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org


Truly stunning world class aquarium.
Back outside deck has drop dead incredible view of skyline.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org


Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
 Notes:
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
Thanks for the Teac244 feedback. Sorry, it went fast. Next giveaway will be random rather than first. The World's Largest Garage sale in Evanston WILL NOT BE HELD THIS YEAR, nor perhaps ever again. In keeping with their insulting ads, my favorite bar has created a one of a kind website at http://www.liarsclub.com which you MUST SEE. Titan A.E. was a pretty terrific midnight show at Brew&View Thursday and it's still there this weekend.
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2000.07.28