Nicole Garneau performs daily commemorations of the 739 victims of Chicago's 1995 heat wave for the 10th anniversary of the event. Her performances range from impromptu pieces in public spaces to more formal presentations. In this piece at Columbia College, she writes about her grandmother's death at the bedside while visitors have phone conversations with elderly relatives. Garneau plans to perform a piece at the Museum of Contemporary Art involving 739 candles to honor the victims.

1. arOUND TOWN tions. She’s even performed at in-
formal venues like aboard El trains.
Friends have given her tasks to
listings
complete, such as take a sandwich IF YOU WaNT TO BE LISTED
on the train during rush hour and Submit information by mail, e-mail
Feeling the heat ask fellow riders for a beverage. (aroundtown@timeoutchicago.com)
Another asked her for a series of or fax (312-924-9350) to Martina
private phone performances once Sheehan. include details of event,
a month, all of which involved “lov- dates,streets,address of venue with
times,
Moved by the deaths of 739 heat-wave ing letters to a faraway object.”
cross nearest El station and
bus routes, telephone number and
victims, one artist challenged herself to And she’s come up with a few admission price, if any. Deadline is 6pm
shows on the spot: “One night, I Monday, ten days before publication
commemorate them 365 days a year was planning on going to an open date. incomplete submissions will not
By Michael Schramm mike, but I came out of the sub- be included, and listings information will
way and the sky was dark blue not be accepted over the phone.
and there’s a full moon and it just t=recommended or notable
was beautiful. I was like, ‘Forget
the open mike, because I gotta hit Thursday 21
the beach in my white clothes, and City Picks
I have to make something pretty Anne Fontaine Personal Appearance
underneath this full moon.’ ” That u Anne Fontaine, 909 N Michigan Ave be-
night, she did an improvisational tween Delaware Pl and Walton St (312-943-
0401). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 143, 144, 145,
movement on the beach, a ghostly 146, 147. 11am–3pm. White shirts never had
figure dancing in the dark. it so good before Anne Fontaine came on the
Back at tonight’s performance, fashion scene 11 years ago. Meetperson and
Brazilian-born French designer in
the young
Garneau’s been interrupted by get her input on the right white for you.
a phone call of her own from her Asian American Resource and
Cultural Center Grand Opening
mother. When she follows instruc- u University of Illinois at Chicago, Taft
tions and sits down to talk, an au- Hall, 826 S Halsted St at Harrison St (312-
dience member spontaneously 996-7000). El: Blue to UIC/Halsted. Bus: 7
Harrison, 8 Halsted. 11am–6pm. In honor
stands up, grabs the swab and of Asian American Awareness Month, UIC
DaILY ShOW garneau’s Heat:05 ranges from impromptu performances in writes on the board about her own debutswhere youcenter. Drop by forof servic-
house,
this new
can get a preview
an open
the park to her recent It Hurts Worse to Break a Leg at Columbia College. grandmother’s death, writing, es and offer suggestions for programming. A
“The last time I saw her was three ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 4pm.
a
tChef Art Smith Demonstration
tub of water is closely miked, the tenth anniversary of the 1995 days before she died.” Garneau u Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chi-
and sounds of drips and Chicago heat wave. Some 739 finishes her phone call, and realizes cago, 361 W Chestnut St at Orleans Ave. El:
drops reverberate through- people died during one blistering her performance has mutated, so Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Chicago. Bus: 37
Sedgwick/Ogden, 66 Chicago. 3pm. What’s
out the dimness of Columbia July week, most of them elderly that now she is in the audience read- good enough for Oprah must be pretty damn
College’s intimate Hokin Annex and alone. Garneau was inspired ing quickly evaporating text about good. Chef Art Smith, knownCHIC for a cook-
queen’s personal chef, visits
as the talk-show
gallery. A series of instructions to mark the anniversary with a someone else’s experience. ing demonstration of recipes from his recent
taped to candle-lit tables invites performance after reading Eric Like that impromptu perfor- bestseller, Kitchen Life, followed by a book
signing. First come, first served.
seated visitors to call “an elderly Klinenberg’s Heat Wave, which mance, much of Garneau’s plan FDR’s Unfinished Constitutional
parent, grandparent or other person examined the disaster and its social is yet to be determined. “I’d like to Revolution
Roosevelt University, 430 S Michigan
you would like to call.” A few people causes. “The book is so wonderful,” do something on the steps of the u between Van Buren St and Congress
Ave
have accepted the challenge and are says Garneau. “Here he’s present- Museum of Contemporary Art, and Pkwy. El: Orange, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to
engaged in public conversations ing this social autopsy, with all this I’ve been thinking that might in- Library; Red, Blue to Jackson. Bus: 1 of social
Hyde Park. 4:30pm. Privatization
Indiana/
with their relatives. “Yes, I am gain- research and all these statistics, but volve a lot of candles—perhaps 739 security was not what Franklin D. Roosevelt
fully employed,” a young woman it’s written in a very accessible way. candles,” she theorizes, before drop- had intended, argues his grandson James
Roosevelt Jr. This fireside-type chat with Cass
says reassuringly into the phone. The book really draws you into the ping back into reality. “I haven’t Sunstein, professor at the University of Chi-
In between the snippets of conver- kind of real social drama around asked anybody at the Museum of cago Law School, jumps off from there, con-
sation and liquid noise, Nicole Gar- the issues of the heat wave.” Contemporary Art for permission tinuing a series of discussions about FDR’s
leadership and vision.
neau, dressed in stark white pants Garneau began planning her to do that, but there’s something Great Balls of Fire
and a white long-sleeved T-shirt, daily performances, and soon real- about that site that’s very appeal- u Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N Clark St at
Grand Ave (312-644-7700). El: Red to Grand.
writes with a wet cotton swab on a ized her work would likely be high- ing to me.” Still, she’s not worried. “I Bus 22 (24 hrs) Clark, 65 Grand. 10:30am.
black chalkboard about the death ly emotionally taxing. “Especially don’t know what I’m going to do to- Maggiano’s gets fired up for its annual fire-
of her grandmother, Lucile. when you’re dealing with people morrow,” she laughs. “But I’m not station meatball contest. At each trade turn-
area Maggiano’s, four firefighters
of the four
“It’s good to have a job when who have died, I feel like the least panicking about that at all. I know out coats for aprons, competing to have their
I can do is do something hard,” she I’ll come up with something.” winning recipe featured on Maggiano’s menu
you are at the bedside of someone in June. All proceeds will be donated to the
who is dying,” she marks in wa- says. “I felt like it would be inter- This week, in conjunction with victor’s pet charity. There’s only room for 25
tery text as the letters evaporate esting to try to do something that the Apartment Burlesque Orches- meatball fans to attend, so be sure to call your
nearest location to save your table-side seat,
and slowly disappear. Garneau’s would make me uncomfortable a tra’s last show, Garneau will per- cheer on the chefs, feast on meatball sand-
job, she writes, was to swab her little bit, or to try something rigor- form The Belted Lady, a piece based wiches and—as if that’s not enough—take
home a Maggiano’s apron.
grandmother’s thirsty mouth, and ous that had to do with duration, on a character whom she describes
her grandmother’s job “was to die.” that had to do with just marking as “an autoerotic belt fetishist.” arOUND TOWN
This emotional scene, from an in- this thing more conceptually.”
teractive piece titled It Hurts Worse So far, she’s done almost every- Don’t miss! 44
See The Belted Lady at the DaNK
to Break a Leg, is part of Garneau’s thing across the spectrum of per- haus Friday 22 or visit www. Museums 45
Heat:05, a yearlong series of daily formance: burlesque shows, open nicolegarneau.com for a detailed Getting around 47
performances commemorating mikes and college class presenta- Heat:05 performance schedule.
40 TIME OUT ChICagO l april 21–28, 2005

2. Around Town listings
Holocaust Remembrance Day manager and producer James McVicker,
u Harold Washington Library Center, 400 and learn the histories of such theaters as the
S State St at Van Buren St (312-747-4074). Auditorium and the Iroquois, now home to
AROUND TOWN
El: Orange, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Li- the Ford Center for the Performing Arts,
brary; Red, Blue to Jackson. Bus: 6, 29, 36, 62 Oriental Theatre.
(24 hrs). Noon. Mayor Daley first designated Historic Loop Skyscrapers
a day in Chicago for Holocaust remembrance Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S
in 1990. This year’s speaker, Barbara Steiner, Michigan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922-
is a survivor who relates her experience in the 3432). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple
infamous Warsaw Ghetto. The event takes (rush hrs) to Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson.
place in the library’s Winter Garden. Bus: 3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147.
IIT Restoration 10am; $12, students and seniors $9, CAF
u Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassi- members free. Walk through downtown’s
dy Theater, 78 E Washington St at Michigan outdoor museum of towering “artifacts,” the
Ave (312-744-6630). El: Red, Blue to Wash- steel skyscrapers that rose from the ashes of
ington; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush the Great Fire of 1871 to permanently alter the
hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 60 Blue Island/26th (24 city’s skyline through the 1930s. Learn about
hrs), 146 Inner Drive/Mich Exp. 12:15–1pm. the Chicago Board of Trade’s ornate Art Deco
If you’re an Illinois Institute of Technology architecture, the Rookery’s status as a Nation-
grad or just an architecture buff, you’ll be in- al Historic Landmark and more.
terested in this discussion by architect Gunny
Harboe about the restoration of several build-
ings at the institute.
Rape Victim Advocates Friday 22
Visionary Awards
Carrie Secrist Gallery, 835 W Washington City Picks BOOK IT View this painting by Michael Cadenhead and other student
Blvd at Green St (312-663-6303). El: Green to Celebration of Hope, artwork from the “at home with gallery 37” show at Bloomingdale’s.
Clinton. Bus: 14, 20, 56. 6–9pm; $75, $50 in Celebration of Life
advance. Studs Terkel attends to honor local Joe’s, 940 W Weed St between Kingsbury and 899-5100). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Pur- ing BP Bridge, Kathryn Gustafson’s Lurie
author Jamie Kalven’s efforts to end social Fremont Sts (312-337-3486). El: Red to North/ ple (rush hrs) to Madison. Bus: 3, 4 (24 hrs), Garden and, of course, “The Bean,” Anish
violence. Other notables attending include Clybourn. Bus: 72 North. 7–9pm; $30. Join the 14, 26, 127, 145, 147. Fri 11am–7pm, Sat Kapoor’s unfogettable reflective sculpture
Steve Edwards and Dr. Quentin Young of energetic and enthusiastic folks of Team in 10am–5pm. Support the budding artists more formally titled Cloud Gate. It won’t
Chicago Public Radio and New Yorker and Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma at this annual art sale showcasing work be long before Jaume Plensa’s glass-brick
New York Times writer Alex Kotlowitz. Pro- Society for this benefit bash that includes a raf- by current students in nearly all media, as animated-screen fountains are turned on
ceeds from the silent auction benefit sexual fle, live music and free admission to an after- well as video and music installations. Who for the season.
assault survivors. party at Crobar. Every cent of your ticket price knows—you may pick up a piece by the
Wine Tasting Series goes to the cause, while you down free apps next Picasso.
The Book Cellar, 4736–38 N Lincoln Ave be- and drinks from the open bar. For info, contact Visions Blu Film Symposium
tween Leland and Lawrence Aves (773-293- Michael Bloomberg, 630-951-8126. Columbia College Film and Video Center, Saturday 23
2665). El: Brown to Western. Bus: 11 Lincoln, tChicagoland Home Expo 1104 S Wabash Ave at 11th St, Room 302
49 Western (24 hrs). 7:30pm; $50. This three- McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr (773-955-2349, www.visionblu.com). El: Red
City Picks
week course teaches you to read a wine list (312-791-7000). 10am–9pm; $7 online at to Roosevelt/State; Orange, Green to Roos- tChicagoland Home Expo
without selecting just by price. Explore vari- www.chicagolandhomeexpo.com; $10 at the evelt/Wabash. 6–10pm. $15 screenings; panel See Fri 22.
etals and food pairings. door, children under 15 free. If your home discussion $40; VIP reception, “Up close with Family Day at the Chicago
World Kitchen sweet home is looking bland, pick up tips and Mara Brok Akil” and awards ceremony $50; Improv Festival
Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E Randolph product ideas at this one-stop show. TLC’s combo ticket $105. Aspiring urban filmmak- u Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassi-
St at Wabash Ave (312-744-8925). El: Orange, Clean Sweep designer Angelo Surmelis offers ers, screenwriters and actors can rub elbows dy Theater, 78 E Washington St at Michigan
Purple (rush hrs), Green, Brown to Randolph. advice throughout the weekend, and, perfect with established media professionals at this Ave (312-744-6630). El: Red, Blue to Wash-
6–8:30pm; $30. Learn to cook for the body and for Earth Day weekend, the Green Pavilion event, which kicks off Friday with screenings ington; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush
soul through this series of classes that takes showcases sustainable products. For Chicago of shorts, features and documentaries from hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 60 Blue Island/26th
you on a gastronomical tour of ethnic eats. residents who don’t have a place to call home, area fillmmakers. Saturday’s events take (24 hrs), 146 Inner Drive/Mich Exp. Noon–
Classes are for kitchen dunces and pros alike. 50 percent of your entrance fee goes to Habi- place 11am–4:30pm at the Hilton Chicago 5pm. Make ’em laugh at this hands-on day of
In today’s class, the buzz is on honey, from tat for Humanity. Got a home but no money? (720 S Michigan Ave at Balbo Dr). Included comedy for kids. Local companies performing
apps to desserts, with tastes from the hives on Enter the Ugly Room contest to win a $15,000 are a panel discussion with Mara Brok Akil, include ComedySportz4Kidz, the Laughing
top of City Hall and other sweet sources. room makeover. creator and executive producer of UPN’s Aardvarks and Underage Sugar Addicts.
Get Trashed on Earth Day Girlfriends and Los Angeles casting director Humboldt Park Earth Day
Tours u Leg Room, 7 W Division St at State St Chemin Bernard. Clean Up and Celebration
(312-337-2583). El: Red to Clark/Division. u Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1359 N
Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike Bus: 22, 36, 70. 7pm–4am. After your do- Sacramento Blvd at Humboldt Dr (312-742-
Meet in front of Historic Water Tower, 806 good day of cleaning up garbage, continue Tours PLAY). Bus: 52, 70, 72. 9am–noon. Do your
N Michigan Ave at Chicago Ave (312-933- your support of our planet by getting trashed Architecture of Culture part to keep Chicago clean and green at this
2980). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 143, 144, with three special Earth Day cocktails: the and Commerce volunteer cleanup of one of the city’s most sce-
145, 146, 147, 151 (24 hrs). 10am; $30; Mudd-tini, Ocean Blue and Apple Tree. Fifty Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S nic parks. A “mini-festival” of food and music
students $24; kids under 12 $18. Cruise the percent of sales from the drinks benefit the Michigan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922- will follow.
city at a relaxing pace and see the sights on Keep Chicago Beautiful organization. 3432). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple tMariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
this bike tour that takes you through the Gold Latino Alumni Board Reception (rush hrs) to Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson. Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for
Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park Zoo and North and Silent Auction Bus: 3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147. Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr be-
Avenue Beach. Great for families. Loyola University, Water Tower Campus, 25 2pm; $12, students and seniors $9, CAF tween Stetson Ave and Columbus Dr (800-
Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour Pearson St at Wabash Ave (312-915-7660). members free. See some of the most ornate, 882-4275). El: Green, Orange, Brown, Purple
Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour, 610 N El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 66 Chicago. 6–9pm; lavish and innovative feats in design on (rush hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 3, 4 (24 hrs), 6,
Clark St at Ohio St (773-404-4346). El: Red $45. This year’s undergraduate scholarship this tour that includes Burnham, Root & 20 (24 hrs), 60 (24 hrs), 147, 151 (24 hrs).
to Grand. Bus: 22 Clark. 7–10pm; $30. You and alumnus of the year awards are present- Atwood’s stately Reliance Building, Louis 7pm; $25–$45. Si, señorita, this is a mariachi
won’t see this bus route on the CTA map, and ed, while you help raise funds for next year. Sullivan’s Carson Pirie Scott & Co. depart- band where no men are allowed. Mariachi
it’s a lot more fun than the 22 Clark. On these Items on the auction include an Acer Aspire ment store, plus the Palmer House Hilton Reyna was the first all-female mariachi group,
eye-opening trips, noted historian, author and laptop, hotel stays, tickets to baseball games and Marshall Field’s on State. Other stops and they’re still numero uno.
parapsychology enthusiast Ursula Bielski and dinner packages. include the Chicago Cultural Center and the Nettelhorst French Market
and her staff of equally knowledgeable ghost Roger Ebert Book Signing city’s newest gem, Millennium Park. u Nettelhorst School, 3252 N Broadway
guides show specter-seeking guests about 30 u Illini Union Bookstore, 809 S Wright St, Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike between Melrose St and Aldine Ave (773-534-
haunted sites in the Chicago area. Champaign (217-333-2050). 9am–noon. The See Thu 21. 5597). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to
Chicago Theater Stories morning starts with an interview with Ebert, Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour Belmont. Bus: 36 Broadway, 151 Sheridan.
Walking Tour then the Chicago icon/film critic signs cop- See Thu 21. 8am–2pm. Billed as East Lakeview’s “Sat-
Millennium Park, Michigan Ave between ies of The Great Movies II and Roger Ebert’s Chicago Theater Stories urday Town Square,” this neighborhood
Monroe and Randolph Sts (773-508-4894). Movie Yearbook 2005. Walking Tour market serves up fresh produce, baked treats
El: Red, Blue to Washington; Red, Blue to Sharks 3D See Thu 21. from Hahn’s Bakery, flowers, gourmet goods
Monroe; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave at Streeter Dr Historic Loop Skyscrapers and craft items.
hrs) to Madison. Bus: 3, 4, 14, 124, 127, 145, (312-595-7437; for schedule, call 312-595- See Thu 21. Of Diamonds and Diplomats
157. 11am, 1, 3pm; $10 for one-hour tours at 5MAX or visit www.imax.com/chicago). Millennium Park: Morning, Noon, The Field Museum, Lecture Hall 1, 1400 S
11am and 1pm; $12 for 90-minute tours at El: Red to Grand. Bus: 29, 65, 66 (24 hrs). and Night! Lake Shore Dr at McFetridge Dr (773-871-
3 pm. Theatre Club Chicago president Chuck $10.50; seniors $9.50; children $8.50. For- Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S 1212). El: Orange, Green, Red to Roosevelt.
Sussman brings to life the period in Chicago get Jaws, these teeth are looming large at Michigan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922- Bus: 12, 127, 146. 2pm; $16, students and
theater from the late 1830s to 1912 through this six-story, 12,000-watt digital surround- 3432). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple educators $14, members $13. Jacqueline
stories and interesting tidbits of gossip. One sound IMAX Theatre screen at Navy Pier. (rush hrs) to Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson. Kennedy would have made Martha and Miss
juicy nugget from the tour: Potter Palmer’s Hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau, the film is Bus: 3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147. Manners quite proud. Get a glimpse of the
wife was steaming with jealousy when she the first shark-themed IMAX film in 3D and 11am; $12; students and seniors $9, CAF humorous side of this First Lady’s fine-honed
heard that her husband had accommodated premieres tonight. members free. See what all the hype is about style with a reading of etiquette expert Letitia
Sarah Bernhardt in his hotel on what was Spring Student Art Sale on this tour of one of the most talked-about Baldridge’s memoir of her years as Jackie’s
the actor’s first American tour. Plus, hear u School of the Art Institute, Ballroom, parks in the country. See Frank Gehry’s Jay social secretary. Live Bait performers play
about the hard-won successes of famed stage 112 S Michigan Ave at Monroe St (312- Pritzker Music Pavilion, the long and wind- notable figures of the time.
april 21–28, 2005 l TIME OUT ChICagO 41

3. Around Town listings
Spring Student Art Sale Silver Springs Ride
See Fri 22. Beecher Center, 908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
AROUND TOWN
ThreeWalls Cafe: Champagne Brunch (630-553-4357). 7am–3pm; $23, ages 11–16
and Art Lectures $5. The Fox Valley Bike and Ski Club hosts its
ThreeWalls, 119 N Peoria St at Washington 31st annual ride through quiet country roads
Blvd, #2A (312-432-3972). El: Blue to UIC- of southwest Illinois. Choose a 25-, 45- or 62-
Halsted. Bus: 8 Halsted, 20 Madison (24 hrs). mile route, all of which include SAG wagon,
11am. $40, members $30. Munch while you rest stops and a finish-line all-you-can-eat
muse over contemporary art through a lec- pasta dinner (served until 3pm).
ture and discussion.
Visions Blu Film Symposium Tours
See Fri 22. Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike
Young Adult Passover Seder See Thu 21.
Temple Sholom, 3480 N Lake Shore Dr at Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour
Stratford St (773-525-4707; to register, call See Thu 21.
312-357-4662 or visit www.juf.org). El: Red Chicago Theater Stories
to Addison. Bus: 146, 151 (24 hrs), 152. 8pm; Walking Tour
$36. Passover always comes with matzo and See Thu 21.
gefilte fish, but maybe you’ll find a handsome Historic Loop Skyscrapers
young bachelor or bachelorette, or just a Jew- See Thu 21.
ish pal at this first young-adult community- Millennium Park: Morning, Noon,
wide Seder with Rabbi Taron Tachman. and Night!
See Fri 22.
Tours tSecond City’s Neighborhood Tour
Architecture of Culture Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N Clark St
and Commerce at North Ave (312-642-4600; for tickets, call
See Fri 22. 312-337-3992 or visit www.secondcity.com).
Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Sedgwick.
See Thu 21. Bus: 22 (24 hrs), 36, 72. 4pm; $15. Chicago
Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour is known for its neighborhoods and its un-
See Thu 21. matched comedy scene. Now the Chicago
Chicago Neighborhood Tours: Historical Society and The Second City im-
Chicago Theaters Tour prov theater lead you laughing through Old
Meet at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Town as actors from the comedy theater take
Washington St at Michigan Ave (312-742- you to some of their favorite hangouts, past
1190). El: Red, Blue to Washington; Orange, and present. Stops include the Old Town Ale
Green, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Randolph. House where many of the comedians went to
Bus: 3, 6, 26, 145, 147, 151 (24 hrs). 10am– tie one on over the years, Chris Farley’s for-
3pm; $50, seniors and students $45. This is mer apartment and Frank Sinatra’s favorite
the only day for this backstage pass to some rib joint. The tour ends at The Second City on
of the city’s historical theaters, such as the Wells Street.
Chicago Theatre, the Aragon and Ford Center
for the Performing Arts. Lunch at the Chicago
Historical Society is included. Monday 25
Chicago Theater Stories
Walking Tour City Picks
See Thu 21. Combo Platter at Chicago
Historic Loop Skyscrapers Improv Festival
See Thu 21. u Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy
Junior Architecture Tour Theater, 78 E Washington St at Michigan Ave
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 (312-744-6630). El: Red, Blue to Washington;
Chicago Ave, Oak Park (708-848-1976). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to
Green to Oak Park. 10am; $3, ages 6 and Randolph. Bus: 3, 6, 26, 145, 147, 151 (24
under free. Specially-trained teen docents lead hrs). 7pm. There’s so much improv this week,
these kid-centered tours around the famed you can’t decide what to attend. No worries.
architect’s home and studio. Information is Try the combo. The Eighth Annual Chicago
presented in a way that wards off tantrums Improv Festival debuts this new 90-minute
but still gives adults an interesting overview show created by Chicago area artists and en-
of the famous abode. sembles. It features a cross-section of improv
Lakefront by Segway performances that include dance, music, per-
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S formance art, spoken word, poetry and theater.
Michigan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922- (For more improv, see “Laugh Riot,” page 14;
3432). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple Comedy, page 63)
(rush hrs) to Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson. Organic Edible Container Garden
Bus: 3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147. The Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Can-
10am, 1pm. $65, CAF members $60. Whiz non Dr at Fullerton Pkwy (773-755-5100).
along the lakefront on a Segway to get a look Bus: 74, 77 (24 hrs), 151 (24 hrs), 156. 6:30–
at the city’s parks and notable architecture. 8:30pm; $49, Botanic Garden members and
The two-hour tour includes training on how Chicago residents $39. Home-grown greens
to use the two-wheeled transporters. taste best. Learn how to plant, water, fertilize
Walking Tour: Gold Coast and harvest your own organic salad fixings
Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N Clark St from Lynn Bemont, the Organic Garden
at North Ave (312-642-4600). El: Brown, Coach. Register online at www.chicagobo-
Purple (rush hrs) to Sedgwick. Bus: 22 (24 tanic.org/continuinged.
hrs), 36, 72. 10am–noon; $10, CHS mem-
bers $5. Stroll through the Gold Coast with Tours
a Chicago Historical Society guide and find Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike
out how it got its high-falutin’ name. Tours See Thu 21.
meet in the CHS lobby. Advance registration Chicago Theater Stories
is recommended. Walking Tour
See Thu 21.
Historic Loop Skyscrapers
Sunday 24 See Thu 21.
John Hancock Center
City Picks Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours
tChicagoland Home Expo (312-922-3432). Meet at 875 N Michigan
See Fri 22. Ave at Chicago Ave. El: Red to Chicago. Bus:
Midwest Young Artists Concert 3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 66, 126, 127, 145, 147.
u Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Brad- 12:15pm; $5, CAF members free. The tour
ley Hall, 78 E Washington St at Michigan Ave begins at the lower level lobby off the sunken
(312-744-6630). El: Red, Blue, to Washing- plaza. When the Hancock Center was com-
ton; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) pleted in 1970, it changed the look of North
to Randolph. Bus: 3 King Drive, 147 Outer Michigan Avenue and quickly became one
Drive Exp. 2pm. The young winners of the of the most recognizable structures on the
Walgreens National Concerto Competition Chicago skyline. Tour this modern wonder
play together for the first time in this concert. and learn about the challenges its architects
Of Diamonds and Diplomats faced when designing what was then the
See Sat 23. world’s second tallest building.
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4. Around Town listings
Walking Tour: Lincoln Park shares his secrets to growing great tomatoes. because we’re already salivating for summer. fashion and sculptural photographers of our
Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N Clark St at Holocaust Documentary Premiere Bistro 110 transforms into an oasis, serving time. Tonight, he presents his book, Moving
North Ave (312-642-4600). El: Brown, Purple u Harold Washington Library Center, 400 Pictures! 40 Years of Moving Pictures from
AROUND TOWN
Polynesian-infused cuisine and cocktails,
(rush hrs) to Sedgwick. Bus: 22 (24 hrs), 36, S State St at Van Buren St (312-747-4074). plus recipe demonstrations. Partial proceeds the Chicago International Film Festival. (See
72. 1–3pm; $10, CHS members $5. Set out on El: Orange, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Li- benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital. Museums, page 45)
foot with a Chicago Historical Society guide to brary; Red, Blue to Jackson. Bus: 6, 29, 36, Lunchtime Lecture: The 1922 Woman Warrior Festival
learn about the rich history of Lincoln Park. 62 (24 hrs). 6pm. The Chicago premiere of Tribune Tower Competition Opening Night
Advance registration is recommended. Ponar features a Q&A with the film’s direc- u Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 Film Row Cinema, 1104 S Wabash Ave at
tor, Racheli Schwartz. The movie recounts S Michigan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922- 11th St (312-344-6709). El: Orange, Green to
the 1943 song competition in the Vilna ghetto, 3432). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple Roosevelt. Bus: 4 Cottage Grove (24 hrs), 62
Tuesday 26 told by winner and Holocaust survivor Alek (rush hrs) to Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson. Archer (24 hrs). 6pm; $65. This gala kicks
Wolkovsky. His song expressed the gloom of Bus: 3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147. off the third biennial festival, presented by the
City Picks the ghetto, but was set to a lullaby tune to fool 12:15–1pm. Now an icon of the Mag Mile, Center for Asian Arts and Media of Colum-
An Italian Flare the Nazis. Seating is first-come, first-served. the Tribune Tower could have looked entirely bia College. The awards ceremony honors
Inspiration Cafe, 4554 N Broadway at Wilson different. Katherine Solomonson discusses women leaders in the Asian and Asian-Amer-
Ave (773-878-0981). El: Red to Wilson. Bus: Tours her book about the competition. ican business and arts community, includ-
36, 145, 151 (24 hrs). 7–9pm; $40. Mangia, Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike One World on One Stage at ing acclaimed jazz singer Yoko Noge. The
mangia. Chef Boudouvos of Francesca’s Bryn See Thu 21. Chicago Improv Festival week-long festival, subtitled “Starting from
Mawr donates his time with a food sampling Chicago Theater Stories u Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassi- Scratch: Celebrating Creativity,” focuses on
and cooking demonstration of some favorite Walking Tour dy Theater, 78 E Washington St at Michigan the processes of artistic creations in areas of
Italian dishes. All proceeds benefit Inspira- See Thu 21. Ave (312-744-6630). El: Red, Blue to Wash- film, theater, culinary arts and more.
tion Corporation, which helps people improve Historic Loop Skyscrapers ington; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush
their lives. See Thu 21. hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 60 Blue Island/26th Tours
Doublemint Twins Casting Call (24 hrs), 146 Inner Drive/Mich Exp. 7pm. Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike
u Michigan Plaza, 225 N Michigan Ave at Word Jazz host Ken Nordine joins the Eighth See Thu 21.
Lake St (for info, call 312-233-1204 or visit Wednesday 27 Annual Chicago Improv Festival with a spo- Chicago Theater Stories
www.twinscastingcall.com). El: Red to Lake; ken word performance, accompanied by his Walking Tour
Green, Orange, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to City Picks five-piece jazz band and international improv See Thu 21.
State/Lake. Bus: 143, 145, 146, 147. 10am– The Art of Observing the Heavens troupes. (For more improv, see “Laugh Riot,” Discovering Eastern Elegance
2pm. Calling all twins: Identical, fraternal, un- u Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St page 14; Comedy, page 63) Winnetka Golf Club, 1300 Oak St, Winnetka
canny look-alikes, even people who resemble between Dearborn and Clark Sts (312-255- Salud Tequila Dinner (847-501-2050). 9:30am–5pm; $100. This
their pets are welcome to audition for the 3610). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 22 Clark (24 Salud Tequlia Lounge, 1471 N Milwaukee tour starts in Winnetka but makes a beeline
chance to be cast in a future Wrigley’s gum ad. hrs), 70 Division. 6pm. Starry, starry nights Ave at North Ave (773-235-5577; for reserva- for the city, stopping first at the Primitive Art
Show up in person or submit photos online, were once a mystery until astronomers such tions, call 773-276-7582). El: Blue to Damen. Works gallery in River North, then heading
where non-twins can participate by voting for as Sir William Herschel began defining and Bus: 50, 56, 72. 7:30–9:30pm; $35. It’s not south to the Zhou Brothers’ Studio and lunch
their favorite contestant. One double-your- describing the Earth’s galaxy. Learn how just about the worm, you lush. It’s about the in Chinatown. There are a few more cultural
pleasure pair will win the role and $10,000. Herschel’s dual interest in science and the subtle differences of fine tequila, paired with and artistic stops, then afternoon tea at the
Heirloom Tomatoes humanities shaped his study of the heavens a special three-course prix fixe menu. You’ll stunning Peninsula Hotel and finally back
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook from Adler Planetarium assistant curator also get a special tequila cocktail with each to the ’burbs. The day is a fusion of the best
Rd, Glencoe (847-835-5440). Bus: Pace 213 Marvin Bolt. course and a lesson in one of Mexico’s best Eastern antiques and arts, led by Z.J. Tong,
Northbrook Court (runs between 5:40am and Destination Tahiti exports. Reservations required. president of the Chicago Chinese Cultural
8:30pm weekdays, and 6:55am and 5:50pm Bistro 110, 110 E Pearson St at Michigan Ave Victor Skrebneski Presentation Institute.
Saturday; no Sunday service). Metra: Union (312-266-3110). El: Red to Chicago. Bus 145, u W City Center, 172 W Adams St between Historic Loop Skyscrapers
Pacific North to Glencoe, then take cab to des- 146, 147, 151 (24 hrs). 6:30–8:30pm; $25. LaSalle and Wells Sts (312-332-1200, for See Thu 21.
tination. 7–9pm; $33, Botanic Garden mem- A steel band beats an island rhythm at this reservations, call 888-718-4764). El: Brown, Tiffany on Wednesdays
bers $26. Who knew there were 300 varieties taste of the tropics with none other than yours Orange, Purple (rush hrs) to Quincy. 6:30– Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S Mich-
of heirloom tomatoes? Find out which are best truly, Time Out Chicago magazine. We’re 8:30pm. The School of the Art Institute grad igan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922-3432). El:
from horticulturist Greg Speichert, who also hosting a Tahitian night to celebrate spring, is one of the most celebrated and respected Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to
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5. Around Town listings
ington Northern to Brookfield. 10am–5pm.
DON’T MiSS!
Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson. Bus: 3, 4, 14, heads Reason. Then stick around for the Elite
26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147. 3pm; adults $17, Turntablists Regional Championship battle $8, kids and seniors $4, kids 2 and under and
members free. Set on 216 acres, Brookfield
AROUND TOWN
seniors and students $14, CAF members $5. (see Clubs).
Tiffany made more than just lamps. Discover Hispanocare Fundraiser is home to nearly 6,000 animals, including
the company’s glass works in the architec- Excalibur, 632 N Dearborn St at Ontario St 3,000 invertebrates, representing 436 spe-
ture of the Art Institute, the Chicago Cultural (312-266-1944; for tickets, call 773-296- cies. See Carver, the oldest-known wombat,
Center, Marshall Field’s on State and the Mar- 7157). El: Red to Grand. Bus: 22, 36, 65. and the orangutans, monkeys, gorillas and
quette Building. See vaults, mosaics and more 6–9pm; $25, $30 at the door. Transform gibbons that populate Tropic World, one of
on this guided walking tour. your night out into a worthy cause by hitting the largest indoor animal exhibits anywhere.
this party palace to help raise funds for His- Dolphin shows, Mexican gray wolves and
panocare, a facility that specializes in serving meerkats are among the other attractions.
Chicago’s Latino community. Apr 22–23, 11am–4pm: “Ear th Day at
Thursday 28 Play the Field: Jimmy Brookfield Zoo.” Kick off your Earth Day
Chamberlin Complex festivities with a tree-planting ceremony at
City Picks The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore 10:30am, followed by animal presentations,
At Home With Gallery 37 Dr at McFetridge Dr (312-922-9410; for a theatrical interactive show with the Ram-
u Bloomingdale’s Home and Furniture tickets, visit www.bigcreekevents.com). El: pling Naturalist, a Merit School of Music
Store, 600 N Wabash Ave at Ohio St (312-324- Orange, Green to Roosevelt/Wabash. Bus: concert and a performance by Green E, the
7500). El: Red to Grand. Bus: 29, 36, 65, 125. 12, 127, 146. 6–11pm; $20, $15 in advance. environmental Elvis .
10am–7pm. Student artwork from Gallery Ex-Smashing Pumpkins and Zwan drum- Chicago Botanic Garden
37 and the Chicago Public School’s Advanced mer Jimmy Chamberlin rocks the Field with u 1000 Lake-Cook Rd, Glencoe (847-
Arts Education Program gets the spotlight his new rock-jazz–influenced solo project. 835-5440, www.chicagobotanic.org). Metra:
get ideas for your bed, bath among high-end furnishings and home acces- Ticket prices includes admission to the “Jac- Union Pacific N to Glencoe, then take cab
and beyond at the Chicagoland sories at this month-long exhibit in the historic queline Kennedy” exhibition (open 6–10pm), to destination. Pace bus: 213 Northbrook
Medinah Temple Bloomingdale’s store. a drink, hors d’oeuvres and an after-party at Court (runs between 5:40am and 8:30pm
home Expo. weekdays, and 6:55am and 5:50pm Satur-
Chicago Antiques Fair Preview Night Holmes Place Health Club. Proceeds benefit
Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart the museum. day; no Sunday service). Daily 8am–sunset.
Chef Art Smith Demos Plaza between Wells and Orleans Sts (312- Salud Tequila Dinner Water plants are in abundance at this beau-
(See Thu 21) Oprah’s personal 527-7714). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to See Wed 27. tiful site during summer and early fall, and
chef cooks up a few hot recipes Merchandise Mart. Bus: 37 Sedgwick/Ogden, Wine Tasting Series the sprawling gardens are literally a series
from his bestseller, Kitchen Life. 125 Water Tower Exp. 6–9pm; $100; under See Thu 21. of islands. Stroll through 23 landscapes,
30 $50; $250 includes valet and two passes Zenobia Trunk Show including the Japanese Garden, green
to the fair, $500 VIP. Get a sneak peek at the u Marshall Field’s, 111 N State St between year-round, and the Regenstein Fruit and
Chicagoland Home expo items for sale at this eighth annual antiques Washington and Randolph Sts (312-781- Vegetable Garden, coming into its own in
(See Fri 22) Shake off that fair. This benefit for the Rehabilitation In- 1000). El: Red, Blue to Washington; Brown, summer. Garden Walks kick off Apr 23 and
inferiority complex caused by all stitute of Chicago includes cocktails, hors Orange, Purple (rush hrs) to State/Lake. are offered through May 28. Through Jun
of those home-makeover shows d’oeuvres, live jazz and a silent auction of fine 10am–4pm. Get a sense of spring style with 12, 9am–5pm daily: “Fruitful abundance.”
wines and frou-frou floral arrangements. this informal fashion show of the latest looks Four artists from around the country display
and a get a few fresh ideas of your DMC American Battle Ground from designer label Zenobia. their artistic renditions of fruit. Visitors will
own at this massive expo. Digitial Audio Workshop get a look at Dennis Worjkiewicz’s over-
u Vision, 632 N Dearborn St between Erie
Tours sized oil paintings, Tom Seghi’s fruits set
and Ontario Sts (312-266-1944). El: Red to Bobby’s Chicago Bike Hike dramatically against a dark background,
Animal Grossology Denise Mickilowski seasonal fruit in crates
Grand. Bus: 29, 36, 65. 4–8:30pm. Reps from See Thu 21.
(See Museums) last chance top hardware and software companies will Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour and Susan Falkman’s tabletop stone sculp-
to catch the vomit, blood, guts show you how to take those beats in your head See Thu 21. tures. Apr 23, 9:30–11:30am: “Keeping the
and glory of this animal biology and translate them into real live hip-hop and Chicago Theater Stories garden healthy.” Learn from the best.
exhibition that closes May 1. dance tracks. You’ll learn how to use Ableton Walking Tour The garden’s plant health-care supervisor
Live, Pro Tools, Apple’s Logic and Propeller- See Thu 21. divulges the environmentally conscious se-
Historic Loop Skyscrapers crets to maintaining a healthy garden. In this
See Thu 21. class, he’ll talk about ways to keep your turf,
The Rookery Lunchtime Tour trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials free of
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S pest and diseases using integrated, natural
Michigan Ave at Jackson Blvd (312-922- methods. ($33, members $26; call 847-835-
3432). El: Orange, Green, Brown, Purple 8261 to register.)
(rush hrs) to Adams; Red, Blue to Jackson. Bus: Garfield Park Conservatory
3, 4, 14, 26, 28, 126, 127, 145, 147. 12:15– u 300 N Central Park Ave at Fulton Blvd
1pm; $5, CAF members free. See Burnham & (312-746-5100, www.garfieldconservatory.
Root’s carefully restored 1888 masterpiece as org). El: Green to Garfield. Bus: 20, 52, 82.
a CAF docent discusses how the Root interior Mon–Wed 9am–5pm; Thu 9am–8pm;
evolved under architect Frank Lloyd Wright Fri–Sun 9am–5pm. About 120,000 plants
in 1907 and William Drummond in 1931. representing some 600 species occupy the
conservatory’s 1.6 acres, and four times a
heights & Sights year flower shows premiere to herald the
change in seasons. The conservatory also
boasts what is likely the world’s largest
Millennium Park Double Coconut Palm, a 25-foot-tall, 4,000-
Michigan Ave between Monroe and pound plant with a giant seed that resembles
Randolph Sts (312-742-1168, www. two coconuts. Fern lovers, check out the ex-
millenniumpark.org). El: Red, Blue to Wash-
1/4 SqUarE ington; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush
hrs) to Madison. Bus: 3, 4, 127, 145. This
tensive fern room, filled with 60 types of your
favorite plant. Through May 15: “garfield
Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show.”
3.5” x 4.687” 24.5-acre park features Frank Gehry’s Pritz-
ker Pavilion and serpentine bridge; sculptor
Revel in the color and fragrances of the com-
ing season at this annual show featuring
Anish Kapoor’s 110-ton Cloud Gate (a.k.a. flowering perennials, hydrangeas, annuals,
NAMe OF ADveRTiSeR “the bean”), undergoing final welding and pol-
ishing through the spring; and Jaume Plensa’s
trees, shrubs and much more.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
x: 36 pt Crown Fountain, with its ever-changing array
of locals’ faces spewing water every five min-
u 2391 N Stockton Dr at Fullerton Pkwy
(312-742-7736, www.chicagoparkdistrict.
Y: 377.5 pt utes in the summer.
Navy Pier
com). Bus: 151 Sheridan (24 hrs), 156 La-
Salle. 9am–5pm. More than 40,000 plants
600 E Grand Ave at Streeter Dr (312-595- representing around 200 species thrive. At-
7437, www.navypier.com). El: Red to Grand. tractions include an extensive fern collection,
Bus: 2, 29, 65, 66 (24 hrs), 124. Mon–Thu a room full of dozens of orchid varieties and
10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm, Sun a 100-year-old, 50-foot rubber tree. Through
10am–7pm. This tourist hot spot features May 15: “Lincoln Park Conser vatory
shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema, a Ferris Spring Flower Show.” A changing array of
wheel and the only stained-glass window the season’s offerings, including annuals and
museum in the country. The offerings may perennials, fill up the greenhouse.
not turn locals on, but in warmer months most Lincoln Park Zoo
everyone can enjoy sipping beer and checking u 2200 N Cannon Dr at Fullerton Ave
out bands at the Beer Garden. (312-742-2000, www.lpzoo.com). Bus: 151
Sheridan (24 hrs), 156 LaSalle. 9am–5pm.
Zoos & gardens See some 1,200 animals, from apes to zebras,
at the oldest and one of only a few free zoos left
in the country. It is small, only 35 acres, but
Brookfield Zoo big attractions like the Kovler Lion House and
3300 Golf Rd at 31st St, Brookfield (708-485- the Regenstein Center for African Apes pack
0263, www.brookfieldzoo.org). Metra: Burl- a big punch.
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6. Around Town Museums
arOUND TOWN
AROUND TOWN
MUSEUMS
listings make a craft item to take home or get in on
interactive games and hands-on activities.
Ongoing: “george Washington Carver.”
This exhibit details the accomplishments of
Dr. Carver beyond his work with the pea-
IF YOU WaNT TO BE LISTED nut. Displays show how the African-Ameri-
Submit information by mail, e-mail can scientist developed more than 500 food
(aroundtown@timeoutchicago.com) products during his tenure at the acclaimed
Tuskegee Institute.
or fax (312-924-9350) to Martina
Sheehan. include details of event, Carter g. Woodson
dates, times, address of venue with Regional Library
cross streets, nearest El station and u 9525 S Halsted St between 95th
bus routes, telephone number and and 96th Sts (312-747-6900, www.
admission price, if any. Deadline is 6pm chipublib.org). El: Red to 95th. Bus: 8AS,
95W, 108, 112. Mon–Thu 9am–9pm;
Monday, ten days before publication Fri, Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm. Ongoing:
date. incomplete submissions will not “Expressions in Reflection: acrylics
be included, and listings information will by Quinton Foreman.” Take in the form,
not be accepted over the phone. color, texture and rhythm of the award-win-
ning, Chicago-based artist’s ten new paint-
ings. Through Jun 30: “Chicago’s Black
t=recommended or notable Writers & Publishers.” More than 120
photos, letters, posters, rare books and
memorabilia trace 100 years of African-
adler Planetarium American writing in Chicago, from Fenton
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (312-922-7827, Johnson’s first poem and the works of Rich-
www.adlerplanetarium.org). Bus: 6, 12, ard Wright and Gwendolyn Brooks to the
146. Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm; Sat, Sun latest releases from Third World Press.
9am–4:30pm. First Friday of every month
open until 10pm. $7 (Chicago residents $5), Chicago Children’s
seniors 65 and over $6 (residents $4), kids Museum
4–17 $5 (residents $4). Add $6 to general Navy Pier, 700 E Grand Ave at Lake Shore
admission for first show and an extra $5 for Dr (312-527-1000, www.chichildrensmuse-
a second show. Through May 8: “Urania’s um.org). Bus: 2, 29, 65, 66 (24 hrs), 124.
Daughters: Women in astronomy.” Rare Mon–Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–7pm.
books, photographs and letters, both by and Free family night Thu 5–8pm. Kids and
about women astronomers, trace the his- adults $7, seniors $6, members and kids
tory of women’s contributions to the field under 1 free. Through Jun 12:“The Magic
from the 17th through the 20th centuries School Bus Kicks up a Storm.” Remem-
in this installment of the Special Topics in ber Ms. Frizzle, the adventurous school
the History of Astronomy series. Ongoing:
“Sonic Vision.” The planetarium’s Star-
teacher from The Magic School Bus televi-
sion series? She’s back with this exhibition
Picture book Victor Skrebneski’s career began with a black-box
Rider Theater plays host to this completely camera he found on a Chicago park bench when he was about seven years old.
of interactive displays that teaches kids Now over 70, the School of the art Institute grad is one of the most celebrated
digital, virtual outer space environment about weather and climate.
conceptualized by electronic artist Moby. fashion and sculptural photographers of our time. On Wednesday 27 at W City
Pulsing beats by artists such as Radiohead, Chicago Cultural Center Center, he’ll team up with Michael Kutza of the Chicago International Film
Coldplay and Boards of Canada combine u78 E Washington St at Michigan Ave Festival to present his new book Moving Pictures!, a 250-page collection of
with cutting edge digital technology to set (312-744-6630). El: Red, Blue to Washing- images that captures the glam and beauty of the Chicago festival’s directors,
the pace as the Planetarium’s dome is illu- ton; Orange, Green, Brown, Purple (rush stars and producers. The book includes photos taken over 40 years, as well
minated with colorful morphing imagery. hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 3, 6, 26, 145, 147,
(Fri, Sat 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm). Ongoing: as essays from film critics and historians. 6:30–8:30pm. 172 W Adams St
151 (24 hrs). Through Sun 24: “Chicago, between LaSalle and Wells Sts (888-718-4764)—Elisa Kronish
“Stars of the Pharaohs.” The colorful his- 1964–2004: Photographs by gary Sto-
tory of the ancient Egyptians, from their chl.” View the changing streetscape and
365-day calendar to the role the sky and the city life as seen through the lens of local political participation, from rallies and 55 Garfield (24 hrs). Mon–Sat 10am–5pm;
stars played in their world, comes to life in photographer Stochl, who has been captur- conventions to mass protests. The exhibi- Sun noon–5pm. $3, students and se-
this almost 3-D show. (Daily 10am, 11:30am, ing Chicago and its inhabitants for decades. tion highlights Haun’s most active period niors $2, kids 6–12 $1, kids under 6 free.
1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm). Through May 1: “alex Flemming: Fly- as a photojournalist, in which he captured Sundays free. Ongoing: “Creativity and
ing Carpets.” Through his patchwork- the decade’s most emotional debates for Resistance: Maroon Cultures in the
american Bar association carpet–covered wallworks, the artist Life, Newsweek and the Black Star agency. americas.” This Smithsonian traveling
Museum of Law explores themes of cross-cultural exchange Ongoing: “The South Shore Line Post- exhibition looks back on how escaped
u 321 N Clark St between Wacker Dr between East and West. ers.” This collection of 1920s travel post- slaves started their lives a n e w b y
and Kinzie St (312-988-6222, www.abanet. ers—commissioned by the Chicago South forming their own communities. Dis-
org). El: Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pur- Chicago historical Society Shore and South Bend railroads—was de- plays include photographs, historical
ple (rush hrs) to Clark/Lake. Bus: 22 Clark 1601 N Clark St at North Ave (312-642- signed to promote train travel to Northwest maps and artifacts. Through May 9:
(24 hrs). Mon–Fri 10am–4pm. Ongoing: 4600, www.chicagohistory.org). El: Brown, Indiana’s natural wonders. “Countdown to Eternity: a Photo-
“america’s Lawyer-Presidents.” More Purple (rush hrs) to Sedgwick. Bus: 22 documentary of Mar tin Luther King
than half of America’s presidents, includ- Clark (24 hrs), 36 Broadway. Mon–Sat Clarke house Museum and the Civil Rights Movement.” Pho-
ing Adams, Lincoln and Clinton, began their 9:30am–4:30pm; Sun noon–5pm. $5, stu- 1827 S Indiana Ave at 18th St (312-326- tographer Benedict J. Fernandez captures
careers as lawyers. This exhibition explores dents 13–22 and seniors 65 and older $3, 1480). El: Red to Cermak-Chinatown. Bus: the drama of the last year in King’s life and
the connection between these legal eagles kids 6–12 $1, members and kids under 6 3, 4 (24 hrs), 24, 62 (24 hrs). Wed–Sun the work of other prominent civil rights
and their presidential aspirations with more free. Mondays free. Ongoing: “Focus: an tours at noon, 1 and 2pm. Joint tour of leaders in this show featuring 78 black-and-
than 250 photos, illustrations, documents american Teenage Vision.” Ah, to be Clarke and Glessner Houses: $15, students white photos of King and the movement.
and artifacts. young again. CHS’s latest teen-focused and seniors $12, kids 5–12 $8, kids under Through Dec 31: “annie Malone: Black
exhibition, curated by documentary pho- 5 free. Single tour of Clarke: $10, students Beauty Culture Pioneer and Million-
Bronzeville Children’s tographer Mary Ellen Mark, presents more and seniors $9, kids 5–12 $5, kids under 5 aire.” Wonderful Hair Grower developer
Museum than 60 photos taken by students across the free. Groups of ten or more must make res- Madame C.J. Walker wasn’t the only black
9600 S Western Ave at 96th St in Ev- country. The collection views coming of ervations a month in advance. Wednesdays beauty business queen of the early 20th
ergreen Plaza (708-636-9504, www. age, and the tribulations associated with it, free. Built in 1836, this Greek Revival-style century. That royal designation also be-
bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com). Bus: from cultural and geographic perspectives. home, graced with a four-columned portico, longs to millionaire Malone. You’ll learn
X49, 49A, 95W. Tue–Sat 10am–4pm. $3, Teens contributing to the show are from symbolizes the first national architectural about her beauty business that included 48
kids $2. Ongoing: “Footsteps of great schools in rural communities, the suburbs style and lays claim to being the city’s old- schools across the country and more than
african-american Chicagoans.” This and in cities across the country, including est house. 100 supply stores. On permanent display:
yearlong, seventh-anniversary exhibition Chicago’s own Kenwood Academy and The “harold Washington in Office.” Explore
takes a fun approach to teaching kids about Latin School. Ongoing: “a Compassion- DuSable Museum Washington’s political career and travel
prominent Chicago-area African-Ameri- ate Eye: The Photographs of Declan of african american history back to his heyday as the city’s first, and
cans, both past and present. Kids can hop on haun, 1961–69.” This photographer’s 740 E 56th Pl at 57th St (773-947-0600, only, African-American mayor. Memora-
a mini fire truck and head to the blaze, dress simple but compassionate shots of the www.dusablemuseum.org). El: Red, Green bilia and personal belongings tell the story.
up like doctors for make-believe surgery, ’60s depict a decade marked by a flurry of to Garfield. Bus: 4 Cottage Grove (24 hrs), On permanent display: “Fight to Flight:
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7. Around Town Museums
Orange, Green Red to Roosevelt. Bus: 12, beyond the stigma-ridden trailer home by
127, 146. Mon–Sun 9am–5pm. $12 (Chica- employing cutting-edge technology and
go residents $10), seniors 65 and older, kids innovative design concepts to produce a
AROUND TOWN
4–17 $7 (residents $6), kids under 4 free. range of pre-fab possibilities—from high-
Through May 8: “Jacqueline Kennedy: rise apartments with stackable modules to
The White house Years.” Experience the single-family one- or two-story homes. On-
fashion, style and grace of Camelot through going: “Sue at the Field Museum.” Say
this exhibition of photographs, documents hello to Sue, one of the country’s best-known
and film clips that chronicle how the former colossal fossils, the largest, most complete
first lady’s carefully shaped image reflected and best preserved T. rex discovered to
the Kennedys’ influence on American states- date. Make no bones about it; Sue is the
manship and diplomacy. On display are real thing, not a plastic model, plaster cast
more than 70 of Jackie’s stylish garments, or patchwork of different bone specimens
including the fawn coat and signature pill- that comprise many other museum’s dino
box hat worn at the 1961 inauguration and displays. Ongoing: “Trash to Treasure:
the beaded gown worn during her historic Salvage archaeology in The Field Muse-
visit with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. um’s Backyard.” Garbage never looked so
Through May 8: “arctic National Wildlife good. Get a peek, not a whiff, of the trashed
Refuge: Seasons of a Life and Land.” See treasures excavated from museum prop-
it before it’s gone. This series of photographs erty during construction a few years back.
taken over two years document the plants, When a new wing was added to the building,
gREEN SCENE Celebrate Earth Day with the Notebaert Nature Museum’s landscapes, animals and humans that make workers uncovered a turn-of-the-century
eco-conscious displays and activities. up the fragile beauty of the Alaskan refuge. landfill littered with stoneware, glass bot-
Through May 30: “Treasures of the ameri- tles, and dishes that were dumped by local
Blacks in aviation.” Learn the stories of museum houses the largest collection of his cas: Selections from the anthropology hotels, bars and restaurants more than a
the pilots who held tightly to their dreams early 20th-century pieces, which depict both Collections of The Field Museum.” Culled century ago.
to fly, despite racial discrimination. Astro- rural and urban American landscapes. from the 1.2 million anthropological objects
nauts, the Tuskegee Airmen and Bessie stored in the museum’s vault, this exhibit Frank Lloyd Wright
Coleman, one of the first-ever woman pilots, Ernest hemingway showcases the diversity and sophistication home and Studio
are celebrated. Birthplace and Museum of indigenous cultures with rarely displayed 951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park (708-848-
339 and 200 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park objects such as a glass-bead–embellished 1976, www.wrightplus.org). El: Green to
Elmhurst historical (708-848-2222, www.ehfop.org). El: Green buckskin dress, an ancient Ecuadorian gold- Oak Park. Mon–Fri: tours at 11am, 1 and
Museum to Oak Park. Sun–Fri 1–5pm; Sat 10am– en idol and a hunter’s spear point from the Ice 3pm. Sat, Sun: tours about every 20 min-
u 120 E Park Ave, Elmhurst (630-833- 5pm. $7, kids 6–17 and seniors 65 and older Age. Through Jun 17: “Sneaky Sea Crea- utes from 11am–3:30pm. $9, kids 7–18
1457, www.elmhurst.org). Metra: Union $5.50, kids 5 and under free. The irascible ture: New Fossil Find from China.” Giving and seniors 65 and older $7, kids under
Pacific W. Tue–Sun 1–5pm. Through Wed literary master was born in this Victorian Scotland’s famed Nessie a run for her money, 7 free. Wright designed and lived in this
27: “To Serve and Protect: all about Queen Anne–style home at 339 N Oak Park this 230-million-year-old sea-monster fossil structure that inspired the architectural
aprons.” Retro buffs yearning for the days Ave in 1899. On the centennial of his birth, from China makes its U.S. debut at the Field. creations that would define his career. He
of June Cleaver will get a kick out of this a restoration of the space was completed to She’s no beauty, however—the fossil reveals continuously changed its interior to test
vintage apron showcase, which highlights reflect the period he lived here. Learn about a flippered predator with a long neck and his theories, and from that work came his
30 different stylish smocks from days of his formative years from original furnish- small head capable of sucking in unsuspect- legendary Prairie Style, characterized by
old. Fusing fashion and function, the collec- ings and photos. At the museum about two ing fish in seconds flat. Ongoing: “Design horizontal lines and low-pitched roofs.
tion includes fancy lace, cross-stitched and blocks away, find out more and buy books Innovations in Manufactured housing.”
crocheted styles. Through May 15: “Lee by the author, tote bags and postcards. Through original models and drawings, this Frederick C. Robie house
Sturges: Points of View.” In collaboration exhibition presents the latest and greatest 5757 S Woodlawn Ave at 58th St (708-
with the Elmhurst Art Museum, this ex- The Field Museum in pre-fabricated home design. Featured 848-1976, www.wrightplus.org). El: Red,
hibit showcases more than 100 etchings by 1400 S Lake Shore Dr at McFetridge Dr architects and industrial designers strive Green to Garfield. Bus: 55 (24 hrs), 59,
the artist, a former Elmhurst resident. The (312-922-9410, www.fieldmuseum.org). El: to bring the notion of ready-made housing 170. Tours: Mon-Fri 11am, 1, 3pm. Tours
46 TIME OUT ChICagO l april 21–28, 2005