VENUE's RECORD RELEASE PARTY & SYNE XMAS BLOWOUT!!!
THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 @ DARKROOM. 9PM till 2AM 2210 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

21+. $10.00 Cover Advance tickets on sale now at Darkroom and online at www.darkroombar.com. Limited Capacity.

live performances by:

ASSASSINS (11:30)
VENUE (10:30)

goth disco experimental DJ sets by:

TOBIAS
BROCK & AARON MILLER (assasssins)

Advance tix are on sale at Darkroom bar and online at
www.darkroombar.com. Llimited capacity.

Synesthesia Xmas Photo Booth. Get your holiday photo taken with Mad John B........
Brilliante Records Giveaways......
Synesthesia Mix CD Giveaways......
Elves....

Darkroom
2210 West Chicago Ave.

Secret Handshake
Secret Handshake will be hosting another fun filled evening at Darkroom (2210 W. Chicago Ave.) on Thursday, November 3rd and this is gearing up to be our biggest event yet with four bands and two new designs to introduce.

New shirts by artists Thom Lessner and eThos will be presented, along with past designs by artists Tim Kerr, Jeremiah Ketner, Greg Shirilla, Brett Superstar, Nevada Hill, and Abby Friedman.

Musical entertainment for the night will be provided by Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Jah Safe (featuring Vitamin D), Eva Destruction and Her Big Band (SH recording stars), and P155 (debut performance of SH hombre, Greg Shirilla's new band).

This event will also mark the cd release of Gil Mantera's newest record, "Bloodsongs." Everything kicks off at 9:00 and is only $8. Advance tickets available online at indie tickets

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Velvet Rope Circus
Eve’s Parlor and darkroom presents The Velvet Rope Circus featuring a live performances by Lord Mike’s Dirty Calypsonians, Wise Woman Fools Circus productions, and a Temptress Carnival by Eve’s Parlor Burlesque.

$12 in advance, $15 at the door. 9pm-2am.

For advance tickets visit www.darkroombar.com.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Everyday Is Halloween
Jesse De La Pena hosts this costume party with special guests Uncle Milty and Flip. $300 prize for best costume.

$5 cover at 10pm, $8 cover at midnight. 10pm-3am.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Modernist Society: Live Music; Rock
The Modernist, an online journal of sex, art, and the New Internationalism presents your hosts and resident DJs Jason Mojica and John Dugan with live performance by Plastik Explosives.

$3 cover. 9pm-2am. $3 Goose Island.

For more info visit www.themodernist.com

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Property Crisis: Live Music; Rock
Featuring resident voidoids Brock, Tobias and Jordan Zawideh and very special live performance by The Dirty Things.

$3 Cover. 10pm-2am. $3 Goose Island.
For More info visit www.syne.tv, www.lovetobias.com, or www.projektbrock.com.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Modernist Society: Live Music
The Modernist, an online journal of sex, art, and the New Internationalism presents your hosts resident DJs Jason Mojica and John Dugan with live performance by The Civilized Age. $3 cover after 10pm. 9pm-2am. $1 off selected imports. For more info visit www.themodernist.com

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Oscillations: an Official Lollapalooza After Party: Live Music; Rock
Darkroom, Charles Attal Presents, and Capital Sports and Entertainment are proud to present “Oscillations” featuring a very special live performance by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, with guest performance by local Chicago band Airiel and resident DJs Brock and Tobias spinning rock, garage, and psychedelic. There will be drink specials and giveaways courtesy of co-sponsors Goose Island, Jameson, and Time Out Chicago.

$15 in advance/door. 9pm-2am. For advance tickets visit www.darkroombar.com.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Tantra: The Life, Art, and Music Experience
Diamond Way Buddhist Center Chicago is part of an international network of about 400 meditation centers in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. 100% of the proceeds of this evening’s event will go to benefit Diamond Way and will be featuring Live painting by Pablo Perea ( www.havanagallery.com) and Deep House Blues by Julius “The Mad Thinker”. To attend the wine reception and artist meet and greet hosted by Vin Divino from 8-9pm, you must RSVP to Juan Mirelez at www.darkroombar.com.

$7 in advance, $10 at the door. 9pm-2am.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

She Can Bang
Showcasing the finest female DJs breathing new life into Chicago’s Underground music scene with your host ultragirlfathomqueenofvenus aka FATHOM DJ, every third Saturday of the month. A night dedicated to boundless sounds of Hip Hop, House, Nu Soul, Ol Skool and beyond featuring special guests Yazi and Gold D!!! STAY TUNED! Come early.

$5 Cover. 10pm-3am. For more info visit www.fathomsplanet.com.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Six Feet Under Soundtrack Listening Party
Come and check out the release of the soundtrack to the popular HBO series brought to you by HBO and Astralwerks records followed by Bridge: a night of new dance rock bands and the 80's bands that influence them with resident DJs Brian Jones and Dave Wilson.

$5 cover. 10pm-2am. $1 off selected imports.

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Calor Brasillero: Live Music; Brazilian
Hosted by Mwelwa (Sunny Side Up) and DJ Momo spinning Samba electronica, traditional and Brazilian flavored beats and with the debut appearance by a new ensemble Terra Brasil, performing Back to the Earth Brazilian music and featuring Moacyr Marcini of Chicago Samba.

Doors open at 8pm. $5 Cover. 9pm-2am.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party
Disc Jockey CB, Mother Hubbard, and J2K are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats.

Featuring special guests and Chris B's Birthday Bash. No Cover. 9pm-2am. www.lifeduringwartime.net

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

The Slingerland Ride Live
Hey, just a reminder to everyone, The Slingerland Ride is playing tonight at darkroom show starts at 9:30pm and we are the headliners. Try to come as early as possible as all of the bands are amazing!

Not to mention the rock and roll stylings of DJ Greg Shirilla and the official announcement of darkroom's Lollapalloza after party (Sun July 24th) with a very special live performance by.......

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Cabaret Benefit for the Ride for Aids Chicago
Local artists and participants in the Ride for Aids Chicago have conjured up a benefit cabaret evening May 20th, 2005, 6-9 pm at the Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago.

Black Bear Combo will perform their hot version of gypsy punk music. Spoken word, burlesque, and performance art will be served up as well. Donations will be accepted. Cash bar. Refreshments will be served.

The Ride for Aids Chicago is in its 4th year raising money for critical HIV/AIDS care and prevention services in the Chicago area. For more information on the ride and its beneficiaries, go to www.rideforaids.org , www.tpan.com and www.behiv.org

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

NO FUN at Darkroom
Dear friends,

I too am the runaway son of a nuclear a-bomb. Iggy Pop, godfather of punk, and I share more than height. You see, in 1977, Jimmy (as his REAL friends called him) and I scored junk from the same pusher in Kreuzberg. Bruno Grün was responsible for getting most of Berlin high in the late 70s and Jimmy and I were no exception. I fondly recall shooting up Jimmy in the bathroom stall at Club Force by jamming a hypo into his exceptionally bony ass. I've never felt closer to another human being. Watching him on stage in those days was like watching the aurora borealis have sex with Joan of Arc. Iggy Pop is gone now, to that great stage in the sky, but he continues to crowdsurf in our hearts and genitals.

Join us as we self-mutilate in Iggy Pop's honor at NO FUN, the third, and final, in a series of special edition commemorative nights at Dark Room. We actually kidnapped an honest-to-god, down-and-dirty, ass-quaking, rock band - The Fancy Lads! We only get one shot at this before they find a way to reach the authorities. Resident DJs Tobias, Brock and Jordan Zawideh will shave every last hair off their bodies for your prurient interest. You give us a measly three dollars and we give you a night to remember. And a hickey.

May 19th, 10pm - 2am, afterparty in the goddamn gutter. Habemus Silex! Habemus Silex!

Yours,
Mad John B

Thursday, May 19 at Darkroom
Syne.tv presents:
NO FUN at Darkroom
feat residents Jordan Zawideh, Tobias & Brock

and Special Guests:
THE FANCY LADS
www.thefancylads.com

$3 Dollars • 10p-2a • 21+

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2210 W. Chicago Ave

Memory Lane Mondays and The EMPIRE
Rock, relax, and reminisce with DJ Brian Jones as he spins the best from the 80's for the eyes and ears. Begining at 8 there will be a screening of Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back.

No Cover Bring Your Own Pop Corn. 8pm-2am. $4 Absolut Drinks.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Secret Handshake Party/Euphone and Stag Party: Live Music; Rock
Celebrate Spring and Get in Style with Secret Handshake when they present Euphone (Jade Tree Records), Stag Party, and DJ Foulmouth. Secret Handshake will have their latest T-shirts for sale featuring designs by Abigail Friedman, Tim Kerr, Jeremiah Ketner, Greg Shirilla, and Brett Superstar.

$5 Cover. 9pm-2am. Show some love and support your local scene.
For more information visit www.secrethandshakedesigns.com

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party
Disc Jockey CB, Mother Hubbard, and J2K are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats. Drink specials and giveaways.

No Cover. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.
Check out

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Newcity & darkroom presents: Jonathan Safran Foer
Named to Esquire's "Best & Brightest" list, Jonathan Safran Foer is one of the nation’s hottest young authors right now. Foer will be reading from and discussing his newest book "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close". Following the discussion, will be a signing; copies will be available for sale.

Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is a novel told through a 9-year old narrator who lost his father in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center towers. He is the author of the bestseller Everything Is Illuminated.

Thanks to Goose Island's 312 & Pie-eyed Pizzeria.
Books for sale on-site thanks to Barbara's Bookstore.

To get on the guest list, please http://www.newcitycgi.com/thirst/2005/rsvp_foer.php">RSVP here.

No cover. You must be 21 years of age or older.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Followed immediately by our regularly scheduled program, Memory Lane Mondays. No Cover. 8pm-2am. $4 Absolut Drinks.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Schizo Night: Live Music
Schizoclub Gallery and darkroom are teaming up on the last Sunday of every month presenting a unique gathering of artists and musicians to meet new friends and maybe more! This month will feature special live performances by Schizowave, Mudshow Circus, and solo acoustic performance by Michael Dean Reynolds of The Slingerland Ride.

Doors open at 8pm and the Show starts at 9pm. $5 cover. Cheap drinks. For more information visit www.schizoclub.com

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Related: James Brown
Jesse De La Pena continues his related series with another tribute party that is sure to please. Itíll be a night dedicated to the music and samplings of James Brown with special guest DJs.

$3 Cover. 10pm-2am. $4 Beam and Coke.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

New Math: Live Music
Danceable grooves, syncopated rhythms and bombastic, soul-drenched solos help complete New Math's formula for fun times with special guest DJs MassTransit and Spinello dropping soul & jazz breaks early; and old school funk, hip hop, and disco for the late night dance party.

No Cover. 9pm-2am.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Soft As Snow, But Warm Inside
Come smoke some tree bark with us and Airiel at the Darkroom on April 21st from 10PM until 2AM (afterparty in my trunk) for Soft As Snow, But Warm Inside. We've built a band out of killer robots from the future and boy can they PLAY.

Jordan Zawideh is back, too! Cover is a meager 3 clams.
I can't even make this shit up. My mom might go.

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Psychadelic Jazz: The Willie Waldman Project
darkroom, located at 2210 W. Chicago, along with Fathom DJ, will be hosting a premiere Psychadelic Jazz performance on Saturday April 16th, 2005. Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 10pm; there is a $10 cover charge at the door. Tickets are available in advance at www.darkroombar.com.

The name might not strike an immediate chord but Willie Waldman is one you’ll find in the liner notes of great artists and groups such as Banyan, Rob Wasserman, Perry Farrell and the late Tupac Shakur. While the list goes on, there’s much more to this trumpet players credit than simply recording as a sideman on many of today’s contemporary artists albums.

The 2005 Tour features an amazing line up of talented musicians who Waldman has worked with throughout the years: Terry Saffold who has played drums for Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, and Albert King; Ross Rice keyboardist for Banyan, and Peter Frampton; Bassist JD Westmoreland whose credits include North Mississippi All-Stars and Jim Dickenson; and from Europe, fusion jazz legend Craig Erickson.

A testament to his style, experience and roots, Willie Waldman will be the “next big name” years and bios apart from today’s first project and you’ll still see his name on credits everywhere.

For more information on The Willie Waldman Project visit the official website at www.williewaldmanproject.com or for event details www.darkroombar.com.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party: Live Music
Disc Jockey CB and Mother Hubbard are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats.

PRIZES ALL NIGHT LONG!
British Sea Power | T.S.O.O.L. | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas double CD packs! | shirts from LDW and Threadless | WOOHOO!

for your visual pleasure, we will be playing anime and 007 on the big screen throughout the night.

$3 Cover after 10pm. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.
www.lifeduringwartime.net

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Modernist Society: Find Him Kill Him
The Modernist, an online journal of sex, art, and the New Internationalism presents your hosts resident DJs Jason Mojica and John Dugan.

Join us as we pay homage to our favorite genre of films with a brand new short by Brian Cho, "Find Him and Kill Him."

Witness a live performance by Minneapolis' Bridge Club. Special guest DJ Jen Hughes celebrates her birthday with us.

$1 off all imports. $3 cover after 10pm. 10pm-2am.
For more info visit www.themodernist.com

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Fourth Generation and Memory Lane Mondays
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

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Schizo Night: Live Music
Schizoclub Gallery and darkroom are teaming up on the last Sunday of every month presenting a unique gathering of artists and musicians to meet new friends and maybe more! This month will feature special live performances by Goran Ivanovic Group and Special Guests.

Doors open at 8pm and the Show starts at 9pm.
$7 cover. Cheap drinks.

For more information visit www.schizoclub.com

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

1993
Join Jesse De La Pena (www.bluegroovelounge.com) with special guest DJ's Lego and Joc Max as they journey back to a familiar time in music when albums had more than two good songs on them, befote $20 cover charges and the influx of comercial Rap and R & B. Early arrival suggested.

$5 cover. 10pm-3am.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Hot! Hot! Hot! The Cure Tribute Party
With a live performance by Cure cover band Not Like Heaven and resident DJs Tobias & Brock.

$3 Cover. 10pm-2am. $1 off all imports.

For more info visit www.syne.tv or www.lovetobias.com or www.projektbrock.com.



Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Watch "Napoleon Dynamite"
Mon. March, 14 2005 @
(one show) 8:30PM... free pop corn

This is for anyone who would love to see this movie on the big screen for free. Join us for this one night. Hope to see ya there. Jesse

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Republic of Mondo: Live Music
This art collective will feature this month a fashion show with sculptural threads by Red Hot Dan in conjunction with Fashion Dave Productions; live performances by The Silent Treatment and Din; resident DJs onefiftyone and Thomas Wax with special guest KDee; video installations by Kevin Gondek, Dan Hey and photography curated by Chris Czaszwicz.

$5 cover. 8pm-2am.

Great drink specials For more information please visit www.dancefloorwarfare.com and www.chicagomondo.com

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Substance
What are you made of? Wax Addict Records and Soul Foundation are proud to present the return of House icon Chez Damier (Prescription, KMS, Track Mode) as their very special guest along with residents Brian Gardner and BJak.

$5 cover after 11pm. 9pm-3am.

For more info visit www.waxaddict.com or www.djbriangardner.com

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Love, Sex, and Romance - Everybody Does It
Valentine’s Day typically inspires thoughts of pink roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolate, and last minute runs to the store for greeting cards. But flowers and candy reveal a very small view of what people really think about love. “Everybody Does It” will be an evening of live music, burlesque dancers, and sensuous food and activities to celebrate the many shapes, sizes, and fetishes of love, sex, and romance.

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The Guild Complex: Everybody Does It
The Slingerland Ride, The Thin Man, and Eve’s Parlor Burlesque are performing for a benefit for The Guild Complex, a nonprofit cultural center that facilitates cross-cultural dialogue and promotes Chicago writers through literary readings, performance, and workshops. The Guild has graciously offered a chance for friends, fans, and families of the bands to come out and support the arts at a generous discount off of the actual ticket price.

So if you are one of the many, that we would like to see come out and expose yourselves to this fantastic event for the admission price of only $5, you must RSVP to get on the discounted admissions list. All you have to do is:

· send an e-mail to arunas@darkroombar.com · put “Everybody Does It” in the subject line · give me your full name so that you plus one guest will get the discounted admission of $5 to not only see the bands, but support our local arts community as well; all proceeds will go to benefit The Guild Complex.

7pm-10pm

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party: Live Music
Disc Jockey CB and Mother Hubbard are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats. This month LDW is proud to feature a very special live performance by The Living Blue (formerly The Blackouts).

Drink specials and giveaways.
$3 Cover after 10pm. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports. www.lifeduringwartime.net

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Fourth Generation and Memory Lane Mondays
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

Schizo Night: Live Music
Schizoclub Gallery and darkroom are teaming up on the last Sunday of every month presenting a unique gathering of artists and musicians to meet new friends and maybe more! This month will feature live entertainment by Local rockers Dummy and I Love Rich will be performing at darkroom with special guest band and DJ Andy Buttell.

Doors open at 8pm and the Show starts at 9pm. $7 Cover. Cheap drinks.

For more information visit www.schizoclub.com or www.darkroombar.com.

Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.

Brokken
Dear friends, I want to tell you a little story about a close personal friend of mine - Brock. About ten years ago, I was way into that whole thrill-chasing robbery scene down in Louisiana. Brock and I were roommates in Baton Rouge at the time. He was heavy into mushrooms and huffing spray cleanser, his 'vision quest' period. Brock didn't really approve of my dangerous hobby, but he agreed to drive me to the convenience store one night if I promised not to hurt anyone. Well, one of the customers got brave and went for a pocket knife. I really don't want to get into it, but I ran outside after I torched the place and Brock was waiting in the car just cussing up a storm. I could tell he was really angry this time. He made me drive and I spooked because he just kept yelling at me. I took a turn too fast and we flipped. A few times. And burst into flames. I was knocked out, but Brock was fine. Thing is, he could have left me there, you know? I deserved it, but he dragged me away from the fiery wreck. He saved my life. That's Brock. Happy birthday, buddy.

Join us for a celebration of that great Rock and Roll swindler - Brokken - on Thursday January 20th at Dark Room. Join Brock, Tobias and very special guests, Aaron Miller and Dave Golitko of Assassins in wishing Brock a very happy thirty-seventh birthday. There will be spankings.

There is NO COVER.

Brokken runs from 9pm -2am and underwear is entirely optional.

Regards, Mad John B.

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago

Darkroom's Second Anniversary Party
darkroom, located at 2210 W. Chicago Ave., along with New City and Goose Island, will be celebrating its second year anniversary party on Sunday January 16th, 2005. The event will feature local Chicago bands J. Davis Trio and Baldwin Brothers with DJ Form and DJ Michael Lacey spinning throughout the night. There will be a $10 cover charge for the event, which will also include drink specials, darkroom giveaways, and raffle prizes. The doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 10pm.

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Republic of Mondo
This art collective will feature live performances, art and video displays by special guests with DJs M.T.M. (Analog Addicts), onefiftyone, and Thomas Wax (The Illustrators).

$5 cover. 8pm-2am. Great drink specials.
For more information please visit www.dancefloorwarfare.com and www.chicagomondo.com

Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party
Disc Jockey CB and Mother Hubbard are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats. This month LDW is proud to feature special guest DJs and live performances. Drink specials and giveaways.

$3 Cover after 10pm. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.

For more info visit www.lifeduringwartime.net

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Class of '04--Syne High NYE: New Year's Eve
SYNESTHESIA, the group of vicious thugs that brought you 'F@#k New York,' 'Synth City,' 'No Labels Please!' and more, is ringing in the new year with an exclusive graduation bash at Dark Room on December 31st.

The Class of '04 will feature hot DJ turntable sex by Tommie Sunshine, DJ Tobias, DJ Trancid, and the Venue Djs: Brock and Chris May. In addition to mad beats, there will be tasty treats, and, perhaps some unexpected surprises.

Featuring: Yearbook Photo Booth.
Come get your class of 2004 photo taken to be uploaded to the syne.tv headquarters. The photo booth will be open from 10 till 11:30 and used in a live VJ set after midnight.

Complimentary Champagne toast at midnight.

The Music: Electro/Rock/Italo/Insanity.
Suggested Attire: Yearbook Geek Couture.
Media Contact: Brock Manke 773.744.1254, projektbrock@mac.com.

Limited number of tickets are available for a limited amount of time.

For more info or to purchase tickets, goto www.darkroombar.com or www.syne.tv.

$20 Cover. 9pm-2am.

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Park Avenue Produce 25th Anniversary
Join the celebration as Chicago’s outstanding collective of itinerant performance artists – Park Avenue Produce (PAP) –present an entertaining blend of live, staged readings of vintage comic book stories, films produced by PAP over the years, singing, live music, a door prize and a special guest appearance by Miss Tallulah Bankhead.

$5 cover. 8pm-9:30pm

Followed by The Modernist Society featuring resident DJs Jason Mojica and John Dugan and live performance by The Tax. $1 off all imports.

10pm-2am.

For more info visit www.themodernist.com

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2210 W. Chicago Ave

Republic of Mondo: Live Music
This art collective will feature live performances by Mannequin Men and Environmental Sound Collapse (Video/Audio performance), with DJs M.T.M. (Analog Addicts), onefiftyone, and Thomas Wax (The Illustrators).

Video Pieces from Dan Hey and Kevin Gondek, and Photography Exhibit: curator Christopher Czaszwicz.

No Cover. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.

For more information please visit www.dancefloorwarfare.com and www.chicagomondo.com

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

A Night of Bjork
Jesse De La Pena presents a tribute to the music of Bjork including side projects, covers and soundtracks. Featuring Special guest DJs.

$5 cover after 10pm. 9pm-2am



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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Alc-O-Holiday
Presented by MK Magazine
Featuring live music by I LOVE RICH & Marazene
DJ Alex Zander & Sinderella Pussie from Thrill Kill Kult Bartending.

$4 Makers & Other Great Drink Specials

8pm-2am | $7 cover | 21 +

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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Dark Side of the Wizard of Oz
Join us for a screening of the Wizard of Oz
with Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon.

10 PM

Memory Ln. Mondays
The best 80's pop, New Wave, and Electro every Monday

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party: Live Music
Disc Jockey CB and Mother Hubbard are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats. This month LDW is proud to feature special guest DJ Major Taylor and live performance by The Watchers. Drink specials and giveaways.

No Cover. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.

For more info visit www.lifeduringwartime.net

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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

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2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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Schizo Night: Live Music
Schizoclub Gallery and darkroom are teaming up on the last Sunday of every month presenting a unique gathering of artists and musicians to meet new friends and maybe more! This month will feature live performances by Welcome to Ashley and Pale Blue Dot with special guest DJ.

Doors open at 8pm and the Show starts at 9pm. $3.99????????

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

"1989"
Jesse De La Pena and very special guest DJs Dr. Groo and John Simmons will present a musical retrospective from 1989. It's a blast from the past with twist that will stretch the boundaries of all styles, backgrounds, and influences.

$5 cover after 11pm. 10pm-3am.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Beat Giants
Resident Steve Melvage (Beat Giants/Hot Jams) with special guest DJs bringing you the best underground house in the city.

NO COVER! NO WORRIES! 10pm-2am.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Modernist Society Live
The Modernist, an online journal of sex, art, and the New Internationalism presents...

a screening of Tom Laughlin's holiday classic, Billy Jack

Thanksgiving night | 8pm-2am | (movie at 9)

Resident DJ Jason Mojica with special guests
Yves St. Le Roc & Ky Henderson (NYC)

$3 Cover after 10pm. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.

For more info visit www.themodernist.com

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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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Havana/DJ 4BZ and Mwelwa
Come out and dance your ass off to the hot, afro-cuban sounds of Havana, with special guest DJs 4BZ and Mwelwa.

8pm-2am. $3 cover. $3.99 Cuervo margaritas.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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Rotation
Torin Edmonds of (deephousepage.com) presents “Rotation” with special guest DJs Greg Gray (Nu Bang Clan) and Cordell Johnson (Nu Bang Clan) selecting deep house music for your listening pleasure.

No Cover. 10pm-2am.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Being Boiled
A rock and roll fiasco by Brock and Tobias spinning the best fucking rock party….ever!!! This month will feature special guest DJs Kerry Finerty and birthday boy Joee.

$3 Cover. 10pm-2am. $1 off all imports.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Memory Lane Mondays
Rock, relax, and reminisce with DJ Brian Jones as he spins the best from the 80's for the eyes and ears.

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

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

THISisGRAND Photo Exhibit
This event, hosted by THISisGRAND: Stories of Chicago's Rapid Transit, will feature Winners and Honorable Mention recipients of their most recent photo contest and will have their work shown for a month long run at Darkroom. For more info visit http://www.thisisgrand.org. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by DJ Mass Transit and jazz/funk fusion band New Math.

$5 cover. Doors open at 7pm and the band starts at 9pm. $3.99 ????????

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

Sunny Side Up
Second Friday of every month featuring an eclectic mix of everything from Dancehall reggae and hip hop to afrobeat, house, and nu jazz with resident DJ 4BZ with very special guests Monna and Julius the Mad Thinker (www.3degreesglobal.com).

Hosted by Mwelwa - the man pushing for a brighter day!

No cover charge. 9pm-2am. Great bar prices.

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Life During Wartime Dance Party
Election 2004 Blues???

Disc Jockey CB and Mother Hubbard are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats.

The House of Yes as the featured early movie (Thanksgiving w/ Parker Posey!) + anime later on as visuals...
Death From Above 1979 “You're A Woman, I'm A Machine”
CD Listening Party courtesy VICE Records
Pizza, cocktails, and candy oh my!

Drink specials and giveaways.

No Cover. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

"1988" Halloween Party
Jesse De La Pena and very special guest DJs Zimmer, Sam One, plus a surprise guest DJ to be announced will present a musical retrospective from 1988.
It's a blast from the past with twist that will stretch the boundaries of all styles, backgrounds, and influences.

$5 cover after 11pm.
10pm-3am.

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children
Presented by BeatGiants

Featuring Steve Melvage (Beat Giants/Hot Jams)
with special guest Matty (Classic).

Please join us from 9-2 | no cover - no worries

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.

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The Modernist Society : Do what thou wilt.
The Modernist, an online journal of sex, art, and the New Internationalism presents your hosts and resident DJs Jason Mojica and John Dugan featuring special guests.

The Modernist Society presents an evening of Satanic revelry.
Live performance by Perfect Panther.
60s psychedelics provided by John Dugan & Jason Mojica.

No Cover before 10pm. $3 after
8pm-2am.
$1 off all imports.

For more info visit www.themodernist.com

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

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
2201 W. Chicago Ave.

Movieside Halloween Spooktacular!!!
Live music by MUCUS and LOVE DICTATORS with special guest DJ JUMP CUTT!! Performance by the JUGGLING DEMONS OF DEATH!! Costume Contest!! Fabulous Prizes!! Freaks, Geeks, and Wierdos!! Scary Stories by Shag, Stop Smiling new issue release!!

Scary & Funny Movies by: Usama Alshaibi, Matt Marsden, Noe Kidder, Rusty Nails, Rick Rios, Ken Throwaway, Kate McCabe, William Pisarri, and many more!!

Free Admission!! Cheap Drinks!! 8pm-2am. NO COVER!!! $3.99??????

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.

Dead Authors Party
Emily Dickinson in a thin white dress walks into a bar and puts her arm around Sylvia Plath, her head still in the oven. Opening line to a bad joke?

Nope‚ it's the Guild Complex's Dead Authors Party! Come dressed as your favorite dead author, dead character from a novel or poem‚ heck, get some friends together and come as the play Our Town.

It's a great way to try out that Halloween costume and helps support Chicago's premiere literary center. Individual and group costume competitions will be judged by celebrities for prizes.

Come for great food, drink specials, tarot and palm readers, and music to chill your spine!

$15 in advance, $20 at the door. 6pm-9pm.
To reserve tickets, please call 773.227.6117 x16.

Bring out your dead! Bring out your dead!

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.

Fuck NY Pt. 8: Tobias Takes Manhattan
It's Toby's birthday party, and he'll cry if he wants to. Brock, Tobias, and Jordan bringing you the best fucking rock party ever! Free T-shirt giveaways courtesy of Model Slut in Paradise.

No Cover. 10pm-2am. $1 off all imports

The Darkroom
2201 W. Chicago Ave.

Tru Order
Jesse De La Pena presents an evening dedicated to the music of New Order, Joy Division, Factory records and the true fans…DJs Traxx, Trancid, and Jesse De La Pena spinning a set of their personal favorites plus their own re-edits and remixes of New Order, Joy Division, Warsaw, Electronic, Monaco, Revenge, The Other Two, as well as side projects, covers, and other Factory related music.

$5 cover after 11pm.
10am-2am.

Darkroom
2210 West Chicago

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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