Advance screening of The Baxter
IFC FILMS and The Onion invite you and a guest to an advance screening of The Baxter on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in Chicago. To attend this screening, Click Here!

Death Cab For Cutie: Drive Well, Sleep Carefully DVD Screening
Presented by Schubas, Plexifilm & Caroline Distribution

Drive Well, Sleep Carefully shows Death Cab For Cutie at the tail-end of a grueling tour, playing their remarkable pop to ecstatic live audiences. Director Justin Mitchell (whose previous credits include Songs For Cassavetes and Dirty Old Town, a profile of singer/songwriter Ted Leo) joined the band on the road filming dozens of live performances and interviewing them in-depth in their hometown of Seattle. The stunning live footage is mixed with candid conversations about the demands of life on the road, their dedication and love for their work, and the ever-present challenge of balancing creative freedom with commercial success.

Followed by Live Band Karaoke with The Karaoke Dokies!
Brought to you by The Onion & Reckless Records

7 p.m.

Schuba's
3159 N. Southport

Stella / Wet Hot American Summer screening
Presented by The Onion and Hideout

Here's your chance to get a sneak peek at Stella, an absurd new Comedy Central series from Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain at Hideout on June 23. A screening of the trio's 2001 cult-classic film Wet Hot American Summer will follow. Plus, enjoy $2.50 beer specials all night!

Stella debuts on Comedy Central on Tuesday, June 28 at 10:30 p.m. / 9:30 p.m. Central.

7 p.m.

Hideout
1354 W. Wabansia

Advance screening for Batman Begins
After a couple dismal entries in the franchise, it looked like Batman as a motion picture series had officially ended its run. But this new entry - with a stellar cast of Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, and Katie Holmes - looks into how Bruce Wayne became the Caped Crusader, and it could save Batman's name.

For a chance to receive a pair of tickets to the exclusive screening, stop by either Chicago Comics (3266 N. Clark) or Comix Revolution (606 Davis St. in Evanston), enter to win, and cross your fingers! Batman Begins opens at the Navy Pier IMAX starting Thursday, June 15.

Navy Pier IMAX Theater
600 E. Grand

Gotham City : Batman Begins Premiere Party Tonight
Unless you've been off the radar the past Month,(or living in a cave) you know about Brad Altman Presents Special Event in Chicago at Crobar Tonight, "Gotham City"!!

The Crobar production team has put together an event that is monumental, even by Crobar standards. Truly something you have to see to believe and have to be there to experience it!

Looking forward to another one of those great nights, we all get together for, every once in a while! To RSVP email my e-mail, bapresents@yahoo.com ASAP

Doors open at 10pm sharp for "Gotham City", the Batman Begins Premiere Party!!

Crobar
1543 N. Kingsbury

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The Modernist Society: April Showers
The Modernist Society presents April Showers.

But we need your help! We're calling on you to submit photos, video, or animation to the theme of SHOWER.

Hmm... Psycho? Rain? Urine? It's up to you. Submit electronic files to editor@themodernist.com, big stuff goes to p.o. box 802449, Chicago 60680

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Dig! DVD screening
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, Dig! is a feature-length documentary about two talented rival musicians, Anton Newcombe, leader of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Courtney Taylor, head of the Dandy Warhols. Shot over seven years, the film captures them as they attempt to navigate the music industry with wildly divergent results.

8pm 21+

Schubas
3159 N. Southport

OPEN CASTING CALL FOR "STRANGER THAN FICTION"
directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball) and starring Will Ferrell is coming to Chicago!

Free / 21 & over / Doors: 8pm / Show: 8pm

Shooting for "Stranger than Fiction" begins April 25th and films through mid July 2005. Groovy, fun, hip males and females are needed to work as paid extras. Tattoos, piercings and all ethnicities are encouraged to show up with a recent color photograph. This doesn't need to be a professional photograph. Casting call will run from 9PM - 11PM.

Smartbar
3730 North Clark Street

Morrissey's Who Put The "M" In Manchester?
See the world premiere of Morrissey's Who Put The "M" In Manchester? in HI DEFINITION and 5.1 Dolby Surround sound in select theatres in the U.S.

PLUS, AN EXCLUSIVE IN-THEATRE BONUS: Get there early to catch a never-before-seen performance of The Smiths' classic "How Soon Is Now" ONLY in theatres and not available on the DVD or anywhere else. Experience the first time Morrissey performed the song on the 2004 tour at the Reading Festival in the UK.

Screenings will take place on Monday, March 28 at 8:30 pm. Tickets will cost $10. You may purchase tickets from here www.pillarentertainment.com

Loews
600 N. Michigan Avenue

THE RING TWO
Newcity, Delilah's and Dreamworks invite you to this special event. Join us on Thursday, March 10 at 9 PM at Delilah's, 2771 N. Lincoln. You'll have a chance to win passes to the special advance screening of 'The Ring Two!'

We'll also be giving away copies of 'The Ring' Collector's set DVD, which includes 'Rings' - an original short film created exclusively for the DVD. See it before you see 'The Ring Two.'

The Ring Two - opening March 18th

Passes are available on a first-come, first served basis while supplies last. One pass per person. Each pass admits two. No purchase necessary.

Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln

Godzilla Movies
Sushi and drink specials include: King Kong roll (shrimp tempura, spicy crab mix and cucumber topped with spinach tempura flakes, $7.50); Godzilla roll (shrimp tempura, spicy crab mix cream cheese and cucumber topped with spicy tuna and spinach tempura flakes, $10); the Fire Monster (Skyy Citrus and Red Bull, $6); the Destroyer (Skyy Vanilla and Blue Curacao, $7); and more.M

Ra Sushi
1139 N. State St.

Take 1 Film Festival
6:00 (show up a bit early) 1104 s Wabash 3rd floor.
Come to this and support college film makers.

Fourth Generation
Join Group312films for an evening of short films kicking off its fourth generation of rigorous filmmaking in Chicago. Filmmakers and crews are encouraged to come by and join. Followed immediately by our regularly scheduled program, Memory Lane Mondays.

No Cover. 8pm-2am. $4 Absolut Drinks.

For more information visit www.group312films.com

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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NIRVANA - WITH THE LIGHTS OUT Listening Party
presented by Newcity, The Darkroom and Geffen Records

Be among the first to hear and view the four-disk CD/DVD box set from
Nirvana - With The Lights Out. at The Darkroom

We will be screening the DVD in its entirety at 8pm and featuring various tracks from the box set throughout the night.

Plus, for the first hour:
Newcity is buying your Goose Island & Pie-eyed Pizzeria is providing the food.

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Kevin Spacey
Live in concert with full orchestra

Singing the songs of Bobby Darin and...
Beyond the Sea



Show is Dec. 21
Tickets on Sale Today!

House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn | 312.923.2000

Killer Klowns from Outer Space
6PM & Free

Noon - Bills vs. Ravens + Sunday Night Devil Music DJ Live Snakes

Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
773.4722771

Chicago Motion Graphics Festival 2004
A Beat-Down of the Best Video from Across the Midwest.

Music Video VS. Art Video
Animatics VS. Animation
Commercials VS. Demo Reels
VJs VS. Machinima

Featuring
Digital Kitchen
MK 12
OVT Visuals
Red Vs Blue

Music videos from:
Radiohead
Tortoise
Hooverphonic

Plus! We will attempt to answer the age-old question...
What exactly is Motion Graphics?

PREMIER SCREENING:
Oct 22 2004
doors open at 7pm
show starts at 8pm
$10 tickets
cash bar

Chicago Historical Society
Clark Street at North Avenue
Chicago, IL
www.aeChicago.org/filmfest

Lusus Naturae
The Darkroom and The Modernist will be hosting a multi-media art and performance exhibition entitled "Lusus Naturae" (the Latin word for "freak"). The exhibition will feature the work and performances of local artists transforming the club into a "three-ring" circus-like extravaganza of fashion, performance, and art.

Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10pm. This event cannot be missed.

$3 Goose Island, $4 Sapporro, and $4 Ciroc Vodka drinks all night long.

$5 cover charge.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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