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10/21/2004

Upcoming Events and Other Fun Stuff in Chicago


 


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Picture(s) of the Week!

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Here's a picture of Pave and Dam exiting St. Josephat's after their wedding ceremony last Saturday. More pix from the ceremony can be found here.

Weekly Feature(s):

  • NPR Time-Kill of the Week: Slate's Medical Examiner: AWOL Inhalable Alcohol NPR's Noah Adams speaks with Slate contributor Amanda Schaffer about a new device that allows people to inhale alcohol. The maker says the device -- called Alcohol Without Liquid, or AWOL -- won't produce serious hangovers. But Schaffer says inhalable alcohol could prove to be even more addictive than traditional drinks.

    http://www.npr.org/rundowns/segment.php?wfId=3907783

     

  • Internet Time-Kill of the Week: Desktop Icon Wars. Turn on your speakers......... What your computer desktop does at night

    http://www.rio.com.br/animation/iconstory.htm

Fridge Door Bonus Pic!

Here's a pic from Dina's, Sabina's, Bab's and Joanne's Bday Celebration at Linda's Party Palace in Roscoe Village. More pix from this party can be found here.

Bonus Pix!!

Chris Festa's Utah / Arizona Hiking Trip -- October 2004

http://www.festastuff.com/Merchant2/utah2004/

 

 

Here's a pic of Pave and Dam up on stage singing with one of our favorite Summer street festival bands they booked for the reception - Generations. Wedding reception Album #1 & Album #2.


Hey Friends,

We've been experiencing some big-time problems with the email list so we're using our backup list at Yahoo! Just like the good ole days. Don't know when our regular list server will be back up if ever (way too busy at work these days to debug this thing), so in the meantime we're going Old School here. But regardless, all the info is always up on the Fridge Door Page at: http://www.chicagofourth.com/FridgeDoor/Fridgedoor.htm.

By the way, we've redesigned the site for a cleaner, more professional look (okay, I figured out a few new tricks too) but underneath it's the same good ole stuff. Don't forget next Thursday night is one of our favorite Halloween parties, the Lakeview Shelter fundraiser at Murphy's Bleachers. Get your Halloween weekend started off right!!!

Last weekend's blowout was Pave and Dam's (Dave and Pam) wedding in Lincoln Park. My liver will never be the same again. This weekend is a warmup for the Fall blowout party weekend in Chicago, Halloween. Here's what's on the board this week:

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Weekly Ten Buck Wipeout at the Union Tavern

From H3Events and others. Same $10 all-you-can-eat & drink schtick. Every Friday. Great deal to kickoff the weekend! Party is still on for April Madness!

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Union Tavern 6-9PM Every Friday!!!

Union still opens at 5pm , but the drink package begins at 6pm . Now everyone can have that extra time to get home from work and then get out to Union!

Union Tavern - 2858 N Halsted
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: Only $10 bucks

Includes: 3 hours of all-u-can-drink beer and mixed drinks, all-u-can eat pizza, quesadillas, chips & salsa.

 

Apprentice Thursdays @ Belly's

From Lisa at H3 Events.

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6-9pm $10 includes: Unlimited Domestic & Imported Drafts * Well Drinks Lemonade/Vodkas * Food Buffet * Live Music @ 9pm

EVERY THURSDAY!!!!!

Join us for our Apprentice contest! Come out to Bellys tonight, Thursday, Sept 9 th and pick who you think will become the Apprentice. The people that pick the winner at seasons end will win a FREE PARTY whereas we will pick a name from the winners to receive CASH & PRIZES !!!!!!! Apprentice starts tonight at 7:30-9pm , but come out early to enjoy the drink package starting at 6pm.

For additional info email: lisa@h3events.com

 

College Football Saturday's at Belly's

From Lisa at H3 Events.

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Join us for the best viewing, best crowd & best deal in the city EVERY SATURDAY!!!!

Belly's Bar & Grill – 3210 N. Lincoln

More than 10 Flat Screen Plasma TV's !!!

$30 meal package includes: all 8 beers on tap, including imports plus giant food buffet from 11am -5am

OR

Opt for the $10 buffet includes: giant food buffet from 11am – 5am

Where else can you get a deal that includes 6 hours of drinks and eats AND watch your favorite college teams!!!!????

 

 

Friday October 22: Fifth Annual Arts and Hearts Event to Benefit the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation at FLATFILEgalleries

Fifth Annual Arts and Hearts Event

Join the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation for vivid color and vibrant sound featuring the paintings of Chicago artist Michiko Itatani and cool jazz.

Friday October 22, 2004 - 6:00 to 10:00 pm

FLATFILEgalleries - 217 North Carpenter Avenue, Chicago

Mingle and munch the night away while enjoying our open bar. Support Dystonia medical research by participating in our raffle and silent auction.

Tickets: $60 in advance, $70 at the door – Raffle tickets $5 or 5 for $20. To order call 312.755.0198.

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder for which there is no known cure. The involuntary muscle contractions caused by Dystonia can render a person unable to walk, talk, see or write. Dystonia can strike anyone of any ethnic background, gender or race. An estimated 300,00 North Americans are affected with Dystonia and more than 30% are children. Dystonia is six times more common than Muscular Dystrophy, Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) and Huntington’s Disease. Throughout its 28-year history, the Dystonia Foundation has funded $21 million in research grants, and provided patient and awareness programs.

 

Friday October 22 - Sunday October 24: 3rd Annual Monster Bash in Lakeview

DATE: October 22nd - 24th, 2004

TIME: Friday: 4 - 10pm, Sat & Sun: Noon - 10pm

LOCATION: Ashland Ave. and Barry Ave.

BENEFICIARY: The Festival Foundation

Lakeview's Monster Bash is the area's only Halloween family entertainment event. Some of Chicago's best bands join the spirit of Halloween by dressing up and covering their favorite classic acts. Also, costume contests, face painting, rides, exceptional vendors and a festive holiday atmosphere, attracts a wide range of adults, children and families to this one-of-a-kind event. Housed under an enormous big top tent, the celebration is the perfect close to the festival season.

http://www.starevents.com/fest_11.html

 

Friday, October 22: Bar1Events Dinner and Drinks at McGee's

Friday, October 22, join us at McGee's for Dinner and Drinks! From 7-10pm, our $15 meal package will include a dinner buffet, domestic drafts, well drinks, wine and soda. Don't miss it!

 

Saturday, October 23: Boo Ball at Transit to Benefit the Fairygodmother Foundation

Boo Ball is Fairygodmother Foundation's frightfully fun costume party. Just in time for Halloween, Transit nightclub, located at 1431 W Lake St, Chicago, IL, has generously donated their space for the evening of Saturday, October 23, 2004. The event includes an open bar, sponsored by BACARDI, from 6:30 to 10:30 pm, then a cash bar from 10:30 to closing, food, silent auction, raffle, costume contest, dancing, a psychic, magician, tarot card reader, and more. A DJ will spin music throughout the evening. Tickets are $50 each, and may be purchased through October 22nd by contacting Fairygodmother Foundation at 773/883-3836.  A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but ordering early is the only way to ensure that you can attend the best Halloween party in Chicago.  All proceeds will be used to support our mission to grant last wishes for individuals and their families battling terminal illness. For more information, visit

 http://www.fairygodmother.org/booball04/index.html
 

Friday, October 22: LP-YP First Annual Pig Roast at Columbia Yacht Club

Friday, October 22nd from 6-9 p.m.
Reminisce those College Days During LPYP's
First Annual Pig Roast at Columbia Yacht Club!

In addition to cocktails from SKYY, Vermeer, Mondavi wines and Miller beer, all the traditional fixins' to accompany the roast will be served including baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad and more! DJ Ray will spin your favorites by request.

Tickets will sell out fast! -only $25 LPYP members; $35 in advance; $40 at door if available.

Send checks to LPYP, 1918 N. Cleveland, #D Chicago, IL
60614.

To purchase online:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=LPYP
 

Friday, October 22: Royster With the Oyster

I presume they will have resolved the oyster issues that plagued the Guinness Oysterfest back in September.

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Friday, Oct. 22
3-10 p.m.: Royster with the Oyster
The weeklong fest culminates with a tent party at Kinzie and Clark Streets. WXRT-FM 93.1's Lin Brehmer judges the finalists in the "slurp-o-rama" championship. Live music with Jack Straw (7 p.m.). Includes jambalaya, chicken and catfish sandwiches, Goose Island beer and more.
Cost: $10. Partial proceeds benefit the Great Lakes Federation.

 

Friday, October 22: CSSC's Mix at Casey Moran's

Date: Friday, October 22nd, 2004
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Casey Moran's (3660 N. Clark)

Description: MIX this week can be summed up with one word - WOW!  Incredible specials at one of Chicago's nicest pubs.  Casey Moran's is a beautiful pub featuring 25 Big Screen Plasma TV's and plenty of drinks and people for everyone.  They've also got great food!  Come up after work and start your weekend on Friday after work with these amazing specials:

We are buying the Bud Light drafts, wine and soda from 5:30-8:30pm
$2.00 Mixed Drinks Cost

No Cover charge!

 

Sunday, October 24: Hamsa Concert to Benefit Genesis at the Crossroads at The Gold Star Sardine Bar

Join us for the Hamsa Concert to Benefit Genesis at the Crossroads
 
A cross-cultural artistic collaboration between the Chicago Classical Oriental Ensemble and members of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
 
When: Sunday, October 24, 2004 7:30 - 10 PM
 
Where:  The Gold Star Sardine Bar - 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago (Enter on McClurg)
(opened exclusively for our private party)
 
Cost: Olive Branch  - $100*
Hamsa Sponsor - $75
Dove Sponsor - $50
 
Food & Wine Available for Purchase
 
RSVP: 773-929-0224
Payment accepted at the door
 
World Premier Presentation of the Jerusalem Candle of Hope An artistic collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli women

 

Thursday, October 28: 8th Annual Halloween Bash at Murphy's Bleacher's to Benefit Lakeview Shelter

This one's run by our buddy Festa and is an absolute blast!!

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8th Annual Halloween Bash

Thursday, October 28 7PM-Midnight

Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 North Sheffield

8th Annual Halloween Bash with all you can eat and all you can drink. (burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, beers on tap, wine & soda) Featuring live band, “El Guapo” with door prizes, raffles & costume contest. Order tickets online at www.lakeviewshelter.com/halloween ($25 advance/$30 at the door) or call 773.327.1389 for more information.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Shelter. In addition to providing food and shelter, the organization supports the physical, mental, and social well being of people in need.

 

Thursday, October 28: Howard Fishman's Thursday Night Club 18th Anniversary at The Local Option

Hey Everyone,
 
Mark your calenders - the next TNC will be next Thursday, October 28, 2004 at the Local Option (1102 W. Webster).
 
This will be the 18th anniversary of TNC, which began October 25, 1986 at the Local Option.  Hopefully some of the original members will come out of retirement and show their wrinkled faces!.
 
I look forward to seeing you all there!

 

Friday, October 29: Black Widow Bash at the Tavern Club

Friday, October 29th from 7 -10 p.m.
Get Your Costumes Ready for the“Black Widow Bash”
at Tavern Club (333 N. Michigan)!

You'll have a “spook”tacular time at LPYP's Black Widow Bash with creepy crawly's lurking around every corner! Legend has it, the Tavern Club has a former member from the early 1900's who still haunts the hallowed halls of the building today -maybe you will be “unlucky” enough to come face to face with this restless spirit!

Halloween inspired cocktails from SKYY and Robert Mondavi wines will be featured, as well as plenty of tricks and treats from the Tavern Club!

Unbelievable prizes for the best costumes will also be awarded -2 round trip tickets on Southwest, dinner at Wave, Peninsula Spa certificate and more!

Get your tickets before they disappear! -only $25 LPYP members; $35 in advance; $40 at door if available.

Send checks to LPYP, 1918 N. Cleveland, #D Chicago, IL 60614.

To purchase online:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=LPYP
 

Saturday, October 30: Return of the Lion 8K to Benefit South Loop School

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 30th! On that day we will hold an 8K race to benefit South Loop School.

The race will take place on 62-acres of vacant property in the South Loop neighborhood (South of Roosevelt, West of Clark).

The race will include:
- an 8K competitive trail run
- a 5K nature and fitness walk
- a Lion's Paw Dash for the children

There will also be a costume contest and many other activities for children. In the next week, information will be sent home with your child, so watch their backpacks for more information. But you don't have to wait for that!

You can help to spread the word about the race starting today! We have on-line information and on-line registration available right now! Interested participants can get additional information on-line by visiting:

http://www.universalsole.com/events/8kfork8.htm

You and your friends can also sign up today at https://www.signmeupsports.com/Events/Index_Events.asp?EventID=28956

Visit the following link to see pictures of last year's race!

http://www.amazon.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=a00kd7n.2gdqunkn&x=0&y=-h4vry8

This will be a fun event for the entire family...whether you are volunteering or participating. Please sign up and encourage your friends and family to join in this fun and unique event!

 

Saturday, October 30: 13th Annual Halloween Pub Crawl To benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

3:30 - 4:30 The Ginger Man - 3740 N. Clark - $3 Micro Beer Pints, $3 Well; $3 shots

4:30 - 5:30 The Full Shilling - 3724 N. Clark - $2.50 Sam Adams, $5 Lite Pitchers

5:30 - 6:30 Bernie's - 3664 N. Clark - $1.50 Pucker Shots, $2.50 Domestic Drafts

6:30 - 7:30 Casey Moran's - 3660 N. Clark - $2.00 Bud Lgt & Miller Lite

7:30 - 8:30 Cubby Bear - 1059 W. Addison (Side Door) - $2.00 Domestic Bottles, 1/2 price wings & tenders!!  Woo-hoo!!

8:30 - ??? Slugger's - 3540 N. Clark - No Cover. $2.50 16 oz. Cans, $2.50 16 oz. Cans, $2.00 Kamikaze Shots

We are asking for a donation of $10 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Yak-Zie's joins the Alumni Club as a bar that doesn't want our patronage. A pox on their first born!!  Do not spend your money there!!

Saturday, October 30: 24th Annual Halloween Tavern Tour at Rush & Division

It's that time of year again and we are excited!!!

This is your official invite to the 24th Annual Halloween Tavern Tour On Saturday October 30, 2004. (See attached itinerary) We will once again visit 13 unique bars in over 6 1/2 hours. So get ready to party!

Our theme this year, Drum roll please... "BORN TO BE WILD"

For those who joined us last year, you know that over 400 people showed for this long awaited event and the results were onehelluva good time!.

Don't forget the Tavern Tour rules:
You MUST wear a costume!
You MUST see Sir Philip our Tavern Tour Host for the 14th consecutive year and sign the "Magic Black Book" so you'll get invited back again next year.
You MUST be at least 21 and bring a valid I.D.
You MUST bring cash for cocktails...and don't forget to tip your bartenders and waitresses.
and You MUST have lots of fun!!!
So pass the word by telling all your friends and join us Saturday October 30, 2004 beginning at noon for the biggest and the best Halloween Tavern Tour in history!

Hope to see you all there!

Camille
Camille M. Obrochta
Special Events Director
Lodge Management Group

12:00 - 12:30 Streeter’s 50 E. Chicago
12:30 - 1:00 Pippin’s 806 N. Rush
1:00 - 1:30 Hunt Club 1100 N. State
1:30 - 2:00 Cactus Club 1114 N. State
2:00 - 2:30 Melvin B’s 1116 N. State
2:30 - 3:00 She-Nannigan’s HOB 16 W. Division
3:00 - 3:30 Lodge 21 W. Division
3:30 - 4:00 Butch McGuire’s 18 W. Division
4:00 - 4:30 Finn McCool’s 13 W. Division
4:30 - 5:00 Mother’s Two 14 W. Division
5:00 - 5:30 Bootlegger’s 11 W. Division
5:30 - 6:00 Original Mother’s 26 W. Division }
6:00 - ??? Hangge-Uppe 14 W. Elm

 

Saturday, October 30: Bell-o-ween 2004 at Belly's

Bell-o-ween 2004 Saturday, October 30th

Please join us for a deliciously creepy evening at Belly's bar * 3210 N.Lincoln Ave.

Enjoy drinking a gouley open bar package from 9pm until the witching hour(12am), listen to the screeching voices while a DJ spins the hottest tunes!

Only $25 for this great ghostly extravaganza! Win cash/prizes!

Get there early to ensure admittance, we expect this event to sell out.

Tickets available at the door the night of.

Doors open at 8pm.

 

Saturday, October 30: "Screaming October Soiree" to benefit the SOS Children's Villages at rednofive

http://www.sosillinois.org/Soiree.htm

Screamin' October Soiree

Saturday, October 30th, 2004
8:00 p.m. - Midnight

Rednofive
440 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60622

Join the SOS Children's Villages' Professional Board for a ghoulish good time at the Screamin' October Soiree hosted at Rednofive, located at 440 N. Halsted. Everyone from Dracula to Willy Wonka will be enjoying the drinks, appetizers and silent auction. The festivities start at eight and all proceeds go to SOS Children's Villages Illinois. Costume or Creative Black Tie are required. $85.

 

Saturday, October 30: Dance With the Dead at Park West

From Jen at Bar1Events. This is always a great party. Don't know about the Ticketmaster thing tho.

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It's that time of year again and this year's version of Dance with the Dead promises to be the most exciting one ever! This awesome party will feature 3 live performances, 2 DJs, monumental decor, 5-hour premium open bar, and a 7-hour party (due to the end of daylight savings)! Bash Events (in association with Bar1Events) is hosting this blowout Halloween bash on Saturday, October 30. Tickets are $55/person in advance, and that includes a 5-hour premium open bar starting at 10pm. Doors will open at 9pm at the Park West. Go to www.ticketmaster.com for more information.

 

Saturday, October 30: Bar1Events Ultimate Fright Night at Various Bars

McGee's - Great cash prizes will be awarded at our annual costume contest on Saturday, October 30! We'll start the judging at 10pm and award $250 for first prize, $100 for second and $50 for third - don't miss it!

Jack Sullivan's - Fright Night is Saturday, October 30! Our $30 Halloween meal package is from 8pm-midnight and includes a huge buffet, all drafts, call drinks, wine and soda. Be there!

Duffy's - Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 30! From 8pm-midnight our $30 meal package includes a spooky buffet, all drafts, well drinks, wine and soda. Plus we'll have a costume contest!
 

Saturday, October 30: CSSC's Halloween Party at John Barleycorn Wrigleyville

John Barleycorn in Wrigleyville - 3454 N. Clark Street

Dress up and come party with us at Chicago's hottest Wrigleyville dance bar.  We'll have an awesome costume contest with cash prizes and the best looking costumes around. 

WE'LL BE BUYING THE BUD LIGHT BOTTLES FROM 9 - 12 so come early to start the night off right.

$25 in advance

Click here to register

 

Sunday, October 31: Bar1Events Crawl With the Creeps

From Jen at Bar1Events.

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The spookiest pub crawl of the year is only a few weeks away! It's the Bar1Events annual Halloween Pub Crawl! Sunday, October 31, we're Crawlin' with the Creeps from 8-11pm. The $15 meal package includes a huge buffet at each bar, domestic drafts, and trolley transportation between the bars. Plus, there won't really be any creeps there, just a lot of hot singles in Halloween costumes! As always, you can start at Duffy's, Durkin's, McGee's, Jack Sullivan's or the Wrightwood Tap, and as you feel like it, just move on to the next bar. Join us for the spooky fun! 
 

Sunday, October 31: Chicago SportsMonster's Halloween Bash at Bar Chicago

IT'S A HALOWEEN BASH AT BAR CHICAGO!

Have a SPOOKY good time with Social Monster and Bar Chicago! One of Chicago's best bars for the social scene, located in the heart of the Rush/Division area, has teamed up with Chicago SportsMonster and SocialMonster to throw one helluva Halloween Bash! Oh, yeah...did we mention that this is a COSTUME party...and you WILL be judged! Not only do we have great prizes to give away to the best costume out there, but there will be FREE BEER AND $3 DRINK SPECIALS!

HO: You, Silly!
WHAT: A Haloween Bash!
WHERE: Bar Chicago
WHEN: All Hallow's Eve!
That's Sunday, October 31st, 2004
7 pm until 10 pm
HOW MUCH: Just $20 for members, $30 for non-members

ember, since this is a COSTUME party, you must come in full dress! Our judges will be roaming the bar looking for you. You will recieve a special SocailMonster card that will get you all the free beer and $3 drink specials you can handle! Near the end of the party, judges will announce the winners. Sign Me Up!!!

If you have any questions, please call Jeff at (773) 531-5542 x 110!
 

PPC's 8th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Lincoln Park Neighborhood Pub Crawl

Saturday, December 4, 2004

Starting time and bar TBA

The Tradition Continues! What started out in December of 1997 as just a handful of friends joking around that we should go a 12-Bar tear to kill time on a Friday night in Lincoln Park has mushroomed into one of the largest free pub crawls in the City of Chicago with the event attracting over 300+ participants in 2003!

Although there have been evolutionary changes along the way, like moving the event onto Saturday night (so more folks could attend), free wristbands, and of course, pre-negotiated drink specials, our core traditions remain the same... good friends, good drinks, good times, and even some free Santa Hats for the early birds.

And even though this event has grown to one of the largest private pub crawls in the city, to this day we don't collect one penny from our friends for this event, as we do not wish to make your charitable giving decision for you by collecting on someone else's behalf. We think it's great that others do (so please be generous to the charity of your choice), but that's just not what we're all about. We're here to party!

See you all there!

Links to the 12 Bars pages from 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999.

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