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2001.03.16 (week 194)

Evil Is Never In Fashion
  Evil Is Never In Fashion
So says "The Tick"! It's an impressive week of good (maybe they all are if you look close enough). St. Pat's day is Saturday, go see the parade, and SPRING BEGINS TUESDAY! Charybdis (773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee) is really hitting stride with Ides of March special events all weekend, check it out! Also good stuff at the Pier, Music Box, Joffrey, and clubs.
BE GOOD!

RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
* Ongoing: The History of the Universe at Mercury Theater.
* Ongoing: Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
* Fr-Su: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier.
* Ongoing: Joffrey's Taming of the Shrew at Auditorium Theatre.
* Ongoing: The Decalogue at Music Box Theatre.
* Fr: Shrine Circus at UIC Pavilion.
* Fr: Outkast w/ Ludacris at Aragon Ballroom.
* Fr: The Ides of March at Charybdis.
* Fr: Bulls host Seattle at United Center.
* Fr: ANTJE at Uncommon Ground.
* Fr: Jazz double-bill at Hot House.
* Fr: DEPARTURES (Andre Solaris) at Aura.
* Fr: Bang at Crobar.
* Fr: Shadow of the Master (Kung Fu Musical) at WNEP Theater.
* Fr: Hip Hop 2000 at Metro.
* Sa: Saint Patrick's Day parade Downtown.
* Sa: Festival at Irish American Heritage Center.
* Sa: "The Ides of March" and UNDERGROUND FILMS at Charybdis.
* Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
* Sa: GIl Burns "Semi-Retirement Party" at Aura.
* Sa: Live On The Decks 4 rave.
* Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
* Su: Polish Animation Retrospective at Chicago Cultural Center.
* Su: Outkast w/ Ludacris at Aragon Ballroom.
* Su: MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio at Charybdis.
* Su: Signal Strength drum&bass at U.S.Beer.
* Su: Experimental Music Night at Hungry Brain.
* Su: Cee Knowledge / Cosmic Funk at Joe's.
* Tu: Vernal Equinox - SPRING BEGINS!
* Tu: Duran Duran at House of Blues.
* Tu: Bulls host Orlando at United Center.
* Tu: Nocturna NOW 18+ at Metro.
* We: Start of Aries.
* We: PINKSLIP PARTY 2 at Kustom.
* We: Unwind trip-hop/buffet at Sidecar.
* We: Kenny Ken / MC Fearless at Big Wig.
* We: Simple Pleasures (Droopy) at Eden.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: Joffrey Spring Finale at Auditorium Theatre.
* Th: Nick Cave at Park West.
* Th: Jazz and found footage at Hot House.
* Th: FOCUS movie night at Charybdis.
* Th: Pointy Teeth at Illinois Institute of Technology.


 Ongoing:
National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2001.03.31 Yearly.
http://www.nwhp.org


The History (and Mystery) of the Universe. -2001.04.15 No kids. $29.50-36.50 Daily.
Well reviewed work based on the great 20th century thinker Buckminster Fuller.
http://foghouse.com
Mercury Theater, 773/325-1700, 3745 N Southport. Near Brown line Southport stop. MAP


Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2001.04.19 Yearly. All ages. $5-6.50 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.
Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes.
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com


Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2001.03.18 Yearly. All ages. Free. ENDS Sun 6p. 10a-8p.
"25 themed gardens that magically transform Festival Hall into a lush botanical wonderland of color" also lectures, demos and 200 products/info booths.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com


The Taming of the Shrew. Joffrey Ballet. -Sunday $20-60 Five performances only.
"Stuttgart Ballet master choreographer John Cranko captures Shakespeare's comedy in a full evening of classical ballet in which lust, humor, and a politically incorrect battle of the sexes between a reluctant Kate and her dashing suitor, Petruchio, unfold with Renaissance beauty and comical high jinks.".
http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org


The Decalogue. Krzysztof Kieslowski. -2001.03.29.
"An astounding series of ten films inspired by the Ten Commandments." Two parts played each three days.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. MAP
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com


Now playing.
Hannibal, Down To Earth, Sweet November, Saving Silverman, Sugar and Spice, Shadow of the Vampire, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat, Oh Brother, What Women Want, Traffic, Cast Away, Charlies Angels, ...
http://bedno.com/movies


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


Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ $4.
7p (We): Survivor: Outback. FREE. Includes WCKG DJs, City Sweats raffle, contests for t-shirts and pizza coupons.
8p (daily): Family Man - Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, ...
10p (daily): Head over Heels - Supermodels and Freddie Prinze Jr.
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Meet the Parents - Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2001.03.16:
Shrine Circus (since 1943). -2001.03.25 Yearly. All ages. $10 Various times.
http://www.medinah.org
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion


Outkast w/ Ludacris. Rap/Urban. All ages. $30 7:30p.
http://www.outkast.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.aragon.com


* The Ides of March. 18+ (ID reqd) $5 -Saturday. 8p-2a.
"The event at which we stare superstitions directly in the face, and master them. When you proceed with caution, where do you go? What are you wary of when you "BEWARE?" Visual Art & Installations: paintings, sculpture, and mixed-media works."
Performance: "The Ides of Art" by The Proper Authorities. Dance/skate/chill to the sonic stylings of Charybdis audio sculptor, Gregor Mortis as he spins a set entitled "Caution".
Amazing combo gallery/playground artspace. Now with Paintball! See Sunday listing for details.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com


Bulls host Seattle. FSChi. All ages. 8:30p.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.


ANTJE. 2 unplugged set by ANTJE and her band. All ages. Donation. 9-11p.
This is a fundraiser for Josh Piet's stolen upright bass. But it's also going to be a straight-out good time. ANTJE will play 2 sets with songs from both albums.
http://www.sweetpicklemusic.com
Uncommon Ground, 773/929-3860, 1214 W Grace. North of Irving Park, just West of Clark. MAP
http://www.uncommonground.com


Jazz double-bill. Matthew Shipp AND Vincent Davis. 21+ (or w/ parent) $10 9p.
Reviewed as "a giant on the avant-guard jazz scene" and "extraordinary". DJ David Chavez after spinning "deep house non-commercial instrumental funk jazz Latin influenced music."
See site for good stuff most nights.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. MAP
http://www.hothouse.net


* DEPARTURES. Progressive UK house, deep funky trance, techno. Fridays 21+ $10 9p-4a.
Guestlisting gives $5 til midnite and open bar 9-10p.
FUEL presents: Into it's second year the soundly progressing night arrives at it's new home...
Resident ANDRE SOLARIS with weekly guests: Mar.16: JUSTIN CORBETT (Gramaphone/Work Collective) PAUL GRESSIVE (Progressive Prod.). Beautiful club with upgraded sound and visuals.
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. MAP
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html


Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting heavyweight headliners. Always well produced, nice change of scene with Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com


Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Greg Haus spins a blend of trance, hardhouse, breakbeat, and progressive sounds.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com


Shadow of the Master. "A Kung Fu Musical Sequel". Fridays -2001.04.13 All ages. $10 10:30p.
By Matt Larsen, Fred Mowery, Stephanie McCullough. Sulacco Productions returns with the follow up to 'The True Deadliest Game of Death'.
312/905-9385
WNEP Theater, 773/755-1693, 3209 N Halsted. MAP
http://www.wneptheater.org


Hip Hop 2000. 18+ $15 11:30p.
DJs Masterminds, EDO G., Aceyalone, Rasco.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
 Saturday 2001.03.17:
Saint Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain. Yearly.
Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc.
PARTIES AT EVERY BAR.
http://www.ireland.com


Saint Patrick's Day parade (since 1956). Carried on WGN. Yearly. 2hrs 12p.
Around 100 bands/floats/balloons, thousands of marchers, river dyed green, much more.
312/421-1010 http://www.chicagoparade.com
Downtown, Columbus from Balbo to Monroe. Take any train. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html


St. Patrick's Day Festival (since 1987). Yearly. $12 1p-12a.
Irish music, step dancers, ceili instruction, bagpipes, corned beef and cabbage, and maybe Guinness. Kids activities 1-5:30p.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4626 N Knox. MAP
http://www.irishamhc.com


* * * "The Ides of March". THOUGHTS, ART, FILM FEST AND MAGIC!!! 18+ (ID reqd) $5 8p-1a.
"The event at which we stare superstitions directly in the face, and master them. When you proceed with caution, where do you go? What are you wary of when you "BEWARE?" Visual Art & Installations: paintings, sculpture, and mixed-media works."
Gallery opening party Saturday 6-8p.
Followed by the Chicago Underground Film Festival http://www.cuff.org presents "THE VIRUS HAS BEEN SPREAD" the first Midwest retrospective of Digital Hardcore videos by German DJ and video artist Philipp Virus, of Atari Teenage Riot fame. Virus then performs a DJ/VJ set making the evening an all-out multimedia blitzkrieg. The night also features "I've Got Balls" magical manipulations by the incomparable William Darke.
Amazing combo gallery/playground. Now with Paintball! See Sunday listing for details.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com


College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think". Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum. 3.17: Beyond the Sensuous Man. 3.24: Threats to prehistoric Chicago earthworks. 3.31: Globalization: The Cancer Stage of Capitalism.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 312/842-5036, 4008 N. Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen. MAP


* GIL BURNS "SEMI-RETIREMENT PARTY". 21+ $? 9p-5a.
Use http://www.gilburns.com/dj/guestlist for guestlisting.
Spinning his last planned booked gig ever, with pal Jeff Moyer. The man who provided the soundtrack for many of my most memorable nights in the 90s.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. MAP
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html


* Live On The Decks 4. Rave. All ages. $30-35 9p-?a.
Well known annual. NO carry-ins or cameras. Three rooms, drinking for 21+, parking. DJs Armand Van Helden, Rabbit In The Moon, K R S One, Cirrus, AK 1200, Freaky Flow and MC Flipside, Huggie, Reza, Justin Long, Nosmo, Jamalski, Jes One, Paul Anthony, Submerge, Web, Zeek, Hollie, EDO, Demitri Nocturnal, Rock Dee, Mr. S, Fonze De La Mota, R P Smack.
773/509-5050
TBA. http://www.boogietribe.com


* LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ Free 9:30p-5a.
3.17: 9p Tribal/Ambient performance by Milk Baby followed by St. Pats party w/ DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus.
"Progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!" Local musicians perform early. An editor fave, always wild, often crowded.
http://www.milkbaby.homepage.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Sunday 2001.03.18:
* Polish Animation Retrospective. All ages. Free. Discussion at noon, screenings at 1p & 3p.
Featuring works from late 50s to present. Classics by directors such as Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk (using simple cut-out techniques), Stefan Schabenbeck and Ryszard Czekala (employed line drawings), and computer animation by artists such as Oscar winning Zbigniew Rybczynski. Pre-screening discussion led by Bohdan Gorczynski, U.S. Exhibition Co-Curator.
Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter


Outkast w/ Ludacris. Rap/Urban. All ages. $30 SECOND SHOW 7:30p.
http://www.outkast.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.aragon.com


* * MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ $5 8p-1a.
This week DJs Mash (Eclectic Trance Dance), Cheech (House), JMG (Drum And Bass), Chuck Sunshine (Hip Hop), Kali (Drum And Bass). Also blader and skate board performers. Great 120'x120' space with giant slide and climbing nets, percussion structure, pinball, pool, skee-ball and arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, visual art and sculpture, graffiti and much more.
ALSO: FOCUS movie night Thursdays.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com


* Signal Strength. Growing new drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.
Vera commands: come out and support Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black Russian, others, for the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
3.18: Brandon S & Still; 3.25: Chamberweed.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. MAP
http://www.usbeerco.com


Experimental Music Night. Electronic Soundscapes meets Minimalist Free Jazz. 21+ Free 9:15p.
LAKE EFFECT, a Chicago trio, create gradually evolving sonic landscapes of rhythm and texture. Don Smithivas on electronics, Jason Ajemian on upright bass, and Tim Daisy on percussion.
773/275-2552 smithiva@hotmail.com
Hungry Brain, 773/935-2118, 2319 W Belmont. At Western. Brown/Red line to Belmont, 77 Bus West; or Blue line to Belmont, 77 Bus East; or Western 49 bus to Belmont. MAP


Cee Knowledge and the Cosmic Funk Orchestra. 21+ $10 10p.
Featuring Doodlebug of The Digable Planets.
http://www.ceeknowledge.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.joesbar.com
 Monday 2001.03.19:
Hiatus. A night devoted to the celebration of rock, dance, and alternative. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
This event caters to people who like to enjoy conversation, good drinks, and great music from lounge/60s/70s/80s(predominantly)/90s(alternative) to the present. No techno "boom boom", or "thump thump" music. Legendary chicago personality Boa djs. Concept is basically "night off in clubland" come out and drink and dance with us.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa/performances.html
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Tuesday 2001.03.20:
Vernal Equinox. Night and day are equal length, official start of spring. Yearly.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching


Duran Duran. -Saturday Tu/Th-Sa 21+, We 18+. $43 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100


Bulls host Orlando. WGN. All ages. 8:30p.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.


* Nocturna. NOW 18+! Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls (since 1990). Tuesdays 18+ $3 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
 Wednesday 2001.03.21:
Start of Aries. Astrological sign, the ram. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com


PINKSLIP PARTY 2. A focused networking event uniting job seekers with employers. Monthly. 18+ $10/online or $15/door. 5-9p.
The pinkslip*party events create a forum for job seekers to meet with hiring employers and recruiters. Bring your business cards (job seekers: print some specifically for your job search). Dress is business casual. Arrive by 6p & automatically meet 10 others who can help your search in facilitated sessions.
773/782-4711 http://www.pinkslipparty.org
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourn. Corner w/ Armitage, formerly Liquid. MAP
http://www.kustomchicago.com


* Unwind. Hip-Hop / Acid-Jazz after work. Wednesdays 21+ Free 5p-1a.
DJ Brian Sayles and CVicious spin. $2 Watermelon or SotB shots, $5 Cosmos. Free buffet after work!! Chess boards and lessons available.
Sidecar Cafe, 312/202-0502, 801 N Orleans. On the corner at Chicago. MAP


* Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
Kenny Ken & MC Fearless join residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop. MAP
http://www.bigwignightclub.com


* Simple Pleasures. Insane Audio Projects' weekly musical event in Wrigleyville. Wednesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
Chill, eclectic event featuring house, trip hop and jungle by resident DJs: Droopy, DVS, Mart-Dog, Renan, Quantum and Silver. Special guests announced through flyer and email. Past guests/residents: Justin Long, Sativa, DBX, Huggy, Frique, Glenn Underground, Halo, Chris Gin, Mystic Bill, John Simmons, Brian G., Traxx.
insaneaudioprojects@hotmail.com
Club Eden, 773/327-4646, 3407 N Clark. Near Addison Red Line stop, South of Sheffield. MAP


* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.
A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assaults, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
 Thursday 2001.03.22:
Spring Finale. Joffrey Ballet. -Sunday $20-60 Only five performances.
Viva Vivaldi, Lilac Garden, Les Presages.
http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org


Nick Cave. -Friday All ages. $25 7:30p.
LOVED by some, uninteresting to others.
http://www.nickcave.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com


Jazz and found footage double bill. 21+ (or w/ parent) $10 8p.
Bluiett, "the leading baritone saxophonist of the decade" joins Silver Measure performing musical accompaniment to a series of 16mm films of 1940-1970 vacations by Chicago families. Jazz after.
Good stuff every night, see the site.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. MAP
http://www.hothouse.net


Perv-54 with Zen Darlings and Soulfix. Live rock music with special guests. 21+ $5 9p-12a.
888/434-7532 http://www.perv-54.com
The Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. Four blocks North of Fullerton. MAP
http://www.burn-one.com/music/elboroom/index.html


FOCUS. Movie/discuss/play night. Thursdays All ages. $5 Opens 8p, discuss/play -1a. 9p.
BYOB, smoke, vote on next week's film. Previous films have included 2001, Microcosmos, Tron.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com


* Pointy Teeth. Hardcore electro dance. All ages. $? 10:30p-3a.
A great local band ala Prodigy/CrystalMethod.
http://www.divanation.com
Illinois Institute of Technology, 3241 S Wabash. MAP
 Attractions:
New exhibits on historic Polish astronomers, black holes, Hubble images. All ages. $0-5 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry. Excellent new web cam.
Mo-Th 9a-5p, Fr 9a-9p, Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org


Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MAP
http://www.artic.edu/aic


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


Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter


Kremlin Gold: 1000 Years of Russian Gems and Jewels (-2001.03.30).
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Sue
(permanent). All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.fmnh.org


Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.imss.org


World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free.
11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays 8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon. MAP
http://www.lpzoo.com


Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine (-2001.05.20)
AA Bronson: Negative Thoughts
(-2001.04.22). $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
1999 is a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with an emphasis on the delicate human qualities.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP
http://www.mcachicago.org


Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.msichicago.org


Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.
The outdoor skating rink is now open.
Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley. MAP
http://www.navypier.com


Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://SheddAquarium.org
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ALSO Instead of forwarding this to friends, just sign them up. It matters, really.


PERSONAL NOTES.
1. Travolta's Battlefield Earth is a TERRIBLE movie, not worth seeing even for free.
2. It's the second annual Chicago Drum&Bass week.


TONS OF GREAT NEW PHOTOS.
There are several new rolls up from March including Golf Around Chicago (take the favorite hole poll) and the Garden Show at Navy Pier, Aura (Fuel/Solaris), Crobar (Dan Efx), Exit, Big Wig (RedOne), Berlin (ScarletLife) and the Regional Science Olympiad. COME SEE!!!
http://bedno.com/photos.php

2001.03.16