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2000.10.06 (week 171)

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RECOMMENDED:
* ENDS SATURDAY: RECESS - An Interactive Playground at Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex.
* Ongoing: Chicago International Film Festival.
* Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
* Fr-Sa: ResFest at Museum of Contemporary Art.
* Fr: "Chicago's Finest" group skate rave.
* Fr: Ekoostik Hookah at House of Blues.
* Fr-Su: Oktoberfest & Carnival 2000 at 2200 Irving Park.
* Sa-Su: American Science and Surplus Storewide Sale.
* Sa: Soulfly w/ downset and Primer 55 at Riviera Theatre.
* Sa: Network at Club Eden.
* Sa: Opening Night, new Dennis Rodman nightclub at Nocturnal.
* Su: Dexter's Laboratory marathon on TOON.
* Su: The PJs, new episode on WGN.
* Su: Moby at Aragon Ballroom.
* Su: Yom Kippur, Jewish Day of Atonement.
* Mo: Columbus Day, parade on Columbus.
* Tu: Ralph Nader speaks at UIC Pavilion.
* We: Presidential Debate round 2 on TV.
* We: National Coming Out Day.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: National Children's Day.


Dance:
* Fr: Innosense at Circuit. * Fr: Fashion Friday at Dragon Room. * Fr: Mongolian Contortionists at Circus. * Su: SUMO at Elbo Room. * Mo: The Beat Project at MadBar. * Tu: Nocturna at Smart Bar. * Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at Berlin. * We: Bass By The Pound - Seminar at Big Wig. * We: Women Obsession at Berlin.

Music:
* Fr: Emmy Lou Harris at Vic Theatre. * Fr: Julio Iglesias at Chicago Theatre. * Fr: Hovercraft at Double Door. * Sa: Despina Vandi at Vic Theatre. * Sa: Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark at Double Door. * Sa: Chicago Unites 3 rave, 630/415-3158. * Su: Buena Vista Social Club at Chicago Theatre. * Su: Paul Humphreys at The Metro. * Tu: Organic at Metro. * Th: Buena Vista Social Club at Chicago Theatre. * Th: Flaming Lips at Vic Theatre.

Other:
* Sa: Hasbro's National Jigsaw Championship at McCormick Place South. * Su: Anniversary of the great Chicago fire of 1871, start of fire prevention week. * Mo: Canadian Thanksgiving. * Th: Downtown Thursday.

Outdoors:
* Fr: Wild Onion Triathlon at Canoeing. * Sa: Alzheimer's Memory Walk/Run at Randolph and Lakefront. * Sa: Ravenswood Walking Tour at Start at The Zephyr. * Sa: March Against Anti-Gay Hate at Halsted and Roscoe. * Su: Chicago Liver Walk at Grant Park. * Su: Bears host Saints at Soldiers Field. * Tu: ORGANIC Farmers Market at Museum of Contemporary Art. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate. * Th: Farmer's Day.

TV/Movie/Theater:
* Ongoing: ENDS SUNDAY: Hubbard Street Dance company at Cadillac Palace. * Ongoing: Toy Story on Ice at United Center. * Ongoing: The Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater. * Ongoing: Bettie Page Uncensored at Playground Theatre. * Fr: Iron Chef - Angler Battle on FOOD. * Sa: Feast Of Fools Cabaret - A Taste of Country at HotHouse. * Th: International Children's Film Festival at Facets Multimedia.

 Ongoing:
ENDS SUNDAY: Hubbard Street Dance company fall season. Modern and innovative. $17-50 8p.
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Cadillac Palace, 312/902-1500, 151 W Randolph.
http://www.cadillacpalace.com


ENDS SATURDAY: RECESS! An Interactive Playground for Adults. Mo-Sa all ages free 2-7p, Fr/Sa $10 18+ 8p-?
Great new 14000' space. Performances and refreshments Fr/Sa nights. Half-Pipe (16ft!) skater usage $5-10. Advertised fun includes a Treehouse, Skee-ball, video games, cargo climbing nets, 130 ft. of multi-level slot-car racing, swings, slides, giant Twister & Jenga, entrance maze, paintball shooting gallery, basketball, graffiti wall, four-Square, hopscotch, Frisbee, and more! Dress for play. See site for future performers. Artists, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com


Toy Story on Ice. -Monday, various times.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.disneyonice.com


Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $13-50 -2000.10.19.
World-class works. Get a show guide and see something special.
Loews, 312/255-9340, 600 N Michigan.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
Doc Films, 1212 E. 59th St.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com


The Vagina Monologues. $45, Tu-Su -2000.10.29.
Readings based on interviews, on the many faceted experience of having one.
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://vaginamonologues.com


Bettie Page Uncensored. Beginning THIRD RUN! Well reviewed bawdy biographical play, BYOB. 18+ -2000.11.18 Fr-Sa 10:30p.
Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm


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


Movies:
Girlfight, Nurse Betty, Almost Famous, Cecil B. Demented, Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Scarey Movie ...
http://bedno.com/movies


Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
8p (Su-We): "Mission Impossible 2"
10p (Su-We): "Shaft"
Brew&View, 312/618-8439 (VIEW), 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2000.10.06:
Oktoberfest & Carnival 2000. -Sunday. 6-10p.
2200 Irving Park, 773/588-6484.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html


Wild Onion Triathlon. 50 three person co-ed teams compete on an urban course. $300-600, -Sunday, Noon.
Canoeing, orienteering, cycling, running, rapelling, in-line skating, more. Info: 312-464-9617.
http://www.urbanadventureracing.com


First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters, $6-12 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org


* "Chicago's Finest" rave, the biggest monthly group skate. 7:30p.
A rolling tour of police stations and emergency centers. Intermediate to advance bladers are encouraged to come out for this great Chicago Skate Patrol event. Lack of protective gear (esp. helmet) will be scolded. Wear blinky lights or get one free from Solomon. You must be capable of skating in traffic. Route may be about 12-14 miles, and ends at Mickeys (2450 N Clark) for a free drink for anyone on wheels. Meet in Daley Plaza BEFORE the start time. Cold is irrelevant, but CANCELLED if wet.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza. Washington and Clark


Ekoostik Hookah. Grateful-dead like? 18+ $15 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com


* Moby. w/ Hybrid, John Curley. All ages show Sunday. $28.50 7:30p. - SOLD OUT
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com


ResFest (since 1997). Festival of digital filmmaking. $8, shorts 8p, rare music vids 10:30p.
Technologically advanced indie video/animated works.
http://www.resfest.com
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Innosense. A girl band. 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com


Emmy Lou Harris. $27.50 18+ 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com


Julio Iglesias. $37.50-75 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.chicagopage.com


Hovercraft. 9p.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com


Iron Chef - Angler Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. 1hr 9p.
I wish they'd play more vege episodes. Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. Food Network. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex


Fashion Friday. Untitled/Arrow/Sole Junkies/Siren runway show. Cocktails -11p. 10p.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen.


Mongolian Contortionists. Midnight and 1a.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
 Saturday 2000.10.07:
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.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html


* American Science and Surplus Storewide Sale. -Sunday 9a-6p.
Geek fest, toys, science, 10-70% off.
American Science and Surplus, 773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee.
http://www.sciplus.com


Alzheimer's Memory Walk/Run. 5K, prizes, $50-? 9a.
Randolph and Lakefront, USATF/CARA, 847-933-2413.
http://www.chicagoevents.com


Hasbro's National Jigsaw Championship. Doors noon, event 1-5p.
http://www.nationaljigsawchampionship.com
McCormick Place South, Ballroom. Info: 877-339-9272.
http://www.mccormickplace.com


Ravenswood Walking Tour. Free 1-5p.
Start at The Zephyr, Wilson & Ravenswood, 773/728-9769.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html


Oktoberfest & Carnival 2000. -Sunday. 1-10p.
2200 Irving Park, 773/588-6484.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html


ResFest (since 1997). Festival of digital filmmaking. $8, shorts 1/3/5p, feature 8p, rare music vids 10:30p.
Technologically advanced indie video/animated works.
http://www.resfest.com
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org


Soulfly w/ downset and Primer 55! Heavy duty. All ages. Price? 6p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.


Despina Vandi. $50-$65 18+ 9p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com


March Against Anti-Gay Hate. 8p.
Halsted and Roscoe. Info: 773/878-4781.


Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark. 9p.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com


* Chicago Unites 3 rave. Celebrating N'Joy's anniversary (since 1998). $20
Grooverider, Dimitri, 100% Isis, Kenny Glasgow, Mr. Huggy. Mark Almaria, Paul Anthony, Ry-N, Jevon Jackson, Frankie Vega, Distorsion, Brandon S., Kyle Burbes.
630/415-3158 * 312/409-5669. Tickets at Untitled, Level, etc.


Feast Of Fools Cabaret - A Taste of Country. $10 10p.
An eclectic group performance work with guests from Tennessee. Also good jazz almost every night. Check the site.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net


* Network. DJs Chris Gin, Christopher Robin, PuLz-8, Shamanlove. $0-10 9p-3a.
Promo CD giveaways. Compact but excellent Lincoln Park-ish dance club. Valet. Good line-up. Email redeyespy1@aol.comto be guestlisted. Go to Berlin after.
Club Eden, 773-327-4646, 3407 N Clark. Near Red line Addison/Belmont stops.
http://www.theclubeden.com


Nocturnal - Opening Night, new Dennis Rodman nightclub. 11p.
Nocturnal, 312/491-1794, 1111 W Lake.
http://www.clubnocturnal.com
 Sunday 2000.10.08:
Yom Kippur, Jewish Day of Atonement, begins at sunset.
Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, sex or frivolity.
http://judaism.miningco.com


Anniversary of the great Chicago fire of 1871.
Start of fire prevention week.
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire


Farmers Markets
Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html


Chicago Liver Walk. Benefits research, pets welcome. $10-15 9:30a.
Grant Park, near Columbia Yacht Club, Info: 312/377-9030.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/html/abocont.dir/chapter.dir/_xpa016.htm


* American Science and Surplus Storewide Sale. 10a-5p.
Geek fest, toys, science, 10-70% off.
American Science and Surplus, 773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee.
http://www.sciplus.com


Bears host Saints. On FOX and WBBM (780AM). Noon.
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com


Dexter's Laboratory marathon. One of the best modern cartoons. 7hrs 1p.
TOON. http://www.cartoon-network.com


Oktoberfest & Carnival 2000. 1-9p.
2200 Irving Park, 773/588-6484.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html


The PJs, new episode. Now on a different network. 7:30p.
WGN. http://www.wgntv.com


* Moby. w/ Hybrid, John Curley. ALL AGES show. $28.50 7:30p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com


Buena Vista Social Club
Chicago Theatre, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.chicagopage.com


Paul Humphreys of Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark. 21+ $22.50 doors 8p show 9p.
The Metro, 777-549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com


SUMO. 10 piece acid jazz improv, $2 beer. 21+ $5 10:30p.
Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln.
 Monday 2000.10.09:
Columbus Day, also called "Discovery Day"
Legal holiday, Celebrates Christopher's landing at San Salvador in 1492.
Parade (since 1953) on Columbus from Wacker to Van Buren, 312/828-0010, 1p.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Columbus_Day


Canadian Thanksgiving.
Observed similarly to the U.S. holiday.
http://www.canada.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 2000.10.10:
Farmers Markets
Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
Logan Square, Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard. noon-7p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html


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


* Ralph Nader speaks. The Green Party presidential candidate, with John Anderson, Michael Moore and Studs Terkel. Donation $10-any, doors 6p. 7:30p.
Preceded 5-7p by fundraising reception at The Greek Islands (200 S Halsted) $100. Info: 312/588-0974.
http://www.votenader.org
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion


Organic. Vibrolush, Lokomotiv, Ebb-n-Flow. All ages, free w/ pass. $5 6:30p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com


Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. $8 10p-4a.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.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 2000.10.11:
National Coming Out Day. Time to tell your parents.
http://www.hrc.org/ncop


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. Cold irrelevant, but CANCELLED if wet.
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate


Presidential Debate round 2. Gore vs. Bush from Boston. 2hr 8p.
Simultaneously on ABC, CBS, PBS, CSPAN, CNN, etc.
http://www.comedycentral.com/indecision2000


Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+ 9p-2a.
Phantom 45 visits residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com


Lunacy. Ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot still. $5-15 10p-4a.
Now with Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Sometimes too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.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 2000.10.12:
Farmers Markets
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html


National Children's Day. honor and be kind to children. Hi Daniel!
http://www.child.net


Farmer's Day. created in 1915 to stimulate interest in agriculture.
http://www.usda.gov


Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, MUCH MORE!
See site for Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com


Buena Vista Social Club. $25-$42.50 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.chicagopage.com


Flaming Lips. 18+ $20 9p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com


International Children's Film Festival (since 1984). Cannes For Kids 6-13. -2000.10.22. UNCONFIRMED
150 works from 40 nations. See the web site.
Facets Multimedia, 773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton, -2000.10.24.
http://www.cicff.org
 Museums:
ENDS FRIDAY: Garments. Artwork exploring aspects of dress, all media.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org


Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
Now awash in color and variety. 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


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


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


Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -2000.11.06.
Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, fun. See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com


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. Union Images. -2000.10.08.
Botanical art -2000.12.30. Many other local works.
COMING: Pause. An interactive work encouraging one to reflect on one's life at the moment. 2000.10.19-2000.10.22.
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, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter


See the new 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! -2000.10.09.
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


NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
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:
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New photos:
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Last week.
Yow! I did the Front 242 rave at the Congress Theatre last week (so-so) followed by the VERY underground (candlelit) new drum&bass monthly Shrapnel at Red Dog second floor (pretty darn good). Social Saturday with my best friends, then Kids and Kites Fest in Montrose Park on Sunday (Kool!). Can't wait for the photos. Mostly stayed home during the week to catch the debates (pres and vice-pres), Dark Angel premier, and the Voyager final season premier, all of which were better than I expected.
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2000.10.06