2001.03.16 (week 194)
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- * 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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- 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