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Here's what's going on this week October 29 to November 5, 2008

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VOTE on TUES. NOV. 4,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Chicago SCENE Presents Chicago's HOTTEST Halloween Costume Party: Dead Man's Ball
Crobar, 1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago SCENE presents Dead Man's Ball, A Night of Terrifying Fun.
View the invite: http://www.chicago-scene.com/cs-parties/2008/scene_dead_mans_ball08.html
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Photos have been added to the site from: Outfit Events and Joe Rogan host the UFC Afterparty @ Manor, Crescendo, Underground, The Redhead Piano Bar, John Barleycorn, Backstage Thursdays with Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes and Tyga, Pete Tong at Spy Bar, DJ Scotty Boy @ Stone Lotus.
Click here to view photos: http://www.chicago-scene.com/photo.htm
******************** READERS' FAVORITES ********************
Based on votes received from our website, our subscribers' favorites are the following:
FAVORITE BARS/LOUNGES: Lumen, Stone Lotus, Rockit
FAVORITE CLUBS: RiNo, Enclave, Manor
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: Quartino, Frontera Grill, Hugo's
MOVIES: Saw V, Max Payne
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Amadeus @ Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story @ Drury Lane Theatre
Damn Yankees @ Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights)
Dirty Dancing @ Cadillac Palace Theatre
Glass Menagerie @ Victory Gardens Theater Greenhouse
Jersey Boys @ Bank of America Theatre
Manon @ Lyric Opera
No Country for Old White Men @ Second City
Wicked @ Ford Oriental Theatre
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Thursday, 10/30, One Republic @ Congress Theater
Thursday, 10/30, Calle 13 @ Volkan
Thursday, 10/30, AC/DC @ Allstate Arena
Friday, 10/31, Lupe Fiasco @ Congress Theatre
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10/29 through 11/16, 19th Annual Chicago Humanities Festival @ The Art Institute, Facets and Chicago Cultural Center
10/31, 12th Annual North Halsted Halloween Parade @ Halsted & Melrose avenues in Boystown
****************** COOL COCKTAILS *******************************
SCENE recommends: Candy Apple Cavalli
1 1/2oz. Roberto Cavalli Vodka
3/4oz. Sour Apple Pucker
3/4oz. Chambord
Splash Sour mix
Sugar (for rim)
Combine Roberto Cavalli Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker and Chambord. Splash in shaker with ice. Shake well, pour into sugar-rimmed glass. For more drink recipes and where to enjoy them, check out Scene Magazine's monthly DRINKS article. Click here to read the DRINKS articles online: http://www.chicago-scene.com/scene/scene-drinks.htm
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Tryst offers a great venue in the heart of Wrigleyville to host a private party for any size and occasion. We cater to groups of 10-150, private room with your own bartender, and packages that range from $25-$30 per person for an unlimited 3 hour drink package. Please contact Michael @ 773.617.1647
Tryst , 3485 N. Clark Street, Chicago IL, 60657
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Wednesday, October 29, 7-9PM
Quartino Monthly Wine Tasting Party
626 N. State St.
Featuring the wines of Argentina & Chile
RSVP: Events@QuartinoChicago.com or 312-698-5000
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Wednesday, October 29, 9PM to Midnight
Midnight in the Garden of Agave (The Sequel)
Garfield Park Conservatory
Featuring DJ's Victor R, Speed & Shaka 23
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Thursday, 10/30, 11 PM
Michelle Williams (formerly of Destiny's Child)
The Underground
56 W. Illinois
Come celebrate the CD release of, 'Unexpected,' by Michelle Williams.
Special live performance at 11 PM sharp. RSVP to: vip@rockitranch.com
For more info: http://www.theundergroundchicago.com
View the invite:
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Thursday, 10/31, 10 PM
LMFAO: Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts
Manor
642 N. Clark
Tony Macey presents LMFAO: Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts.
For reservations: reservations@manorchicago.com
View the invite: http://www.chicago-scene.com/banads_mar08/manor_10-30/manor_10-30.jpg
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Friday, 10/31
Chicago SCENE Presents Chicago's HOTTEST Halloween Costume Party: Dead Man's Ball
Crobar
1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago SCENE presents Dead Man's Ball, A Night of Terrifying Fun. As usual, your favorite entertainment guide will be hosting their annual Halloween extravaganza at Crobar. For almost 10 years, Chicago SCENE has been throwing the hottest party and we are continuing the celebration this year. So break out your best costume and head to one of the best locations for fun and mischief this Halloween. For more information about ticket availability, visit Chicago-Scene.com or call 312-266-1900.
Check out http://www.chicago-scene.com for more info.
View the invite: http://www.chicago-scene.com/cs-parties/2008/scene_dead_mans_ball08.html ******************************
Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Heroes and Villains Halloween
Harry Caray's Tavern, Wrigleyville
3551 N. Sheffield
Cost is $30
Dress as your favorite hero or villain and head to Harry Caray's Tavern for Wrigleyville's premier Halloween party. This spectacular event will be professionally staged by Collaboraction, a theatre-based event design company. DJ White Shadow will get the crowd dancing with his masterful mixes. Prizes will be awarded for the best hero and best villain, and a grand prize for the best overall costume.
For more info: 773-327-7800; To purchase tickets: http://www.signmeup.com/62215
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Debonair Monster's Ball 2008
Crimson Lounge
333 N. Dearborn
In honor of Halloween, the lounge which hosts local and national DJs five nights a week, is bringing you a performance by DJ Homicide. Most well-known as the personal DJ of Sugar Ray, DJ Homicide has had an influential impact on the music industry. With musical favorites ranging from Led Zepplin to A Tribe Called Quest, this mastermind will keep the party hopping into the wee hours. Costume party with prizes for best costume. Special guest appearance by the Devil himself.
For guest list, table reservations and more, contact reservations@debonairentertainment.com
For more info: http://crimsonchicago.com; View the invite: http://www.crimsonchicago.com/events/crl0137_monsters/index.html
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Halloween Bash
Tryst
3485 N. Clark
Cost is $40
Tryst's 5th annual Halloween Bash. A great drink package from 9pm-1am. All premium liquors, bottled & draft beer included. DJ spins all night. Wear your scary/sexy costumes!! For more info: 773-617-1647
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Ghostly Gala
Park West
322 W. Armitage
4-hour premium open bar until 1 AM, late night grub and prizes for best costumes. Live performance by MTV's DJ Patrick Neil. For more info: http://www.ghostlygala.net
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Versailles Insane Asylum
Bon V
1100 W. Randolph St.
Are you dying to party Halloween weekend? If so, then Bon V has the ultimate event for you. Presented by Outfit Events, Vibe is Right and featuring DJs Pullano, Dante the Don and Lee Michael's. The event offers free admission before 11 pm. After 11 pm, admission will be reduced. There will be a complimentary open bar from 9 pm until 10 pm and afterwards, specials will ensue. If your Halloween night is booked but you still want to attend, have no fear! Bon V will be hosting a Halloween extension Versailles Insane Asylum on Saturday, November 1st. For table reservations: 773-540-5913;
For more info and to purchase tickets: http://www.bonvchicago.com
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Friday & Saturday,10/31 & 11/1, 9 PM
Finn McGhoul's and The Haunted Loft
Finn McCool's and The Loft
15 W. Division
Cost is $5
McGhoul-ishly scary things will take place on Division Street once again! Come by Friday & Saturday Nights for Costume Contests filled with CASH and PRIZES! All finalists will receive complimentary cocktail parties and Ala Carte coupons. Prizes on Both Nights Include: 1st Place: $300 Cash; 2nd Place: $100 in Ala Carte Entertainment Gift Certificates (good for use at any Ala Carte location); 3rd Place:
$50 in Ala Carte Gift Certificates. For more info: http://www.finnmccoolschicago.com
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Friday & Saturday,10/31 & 11/1, 9 PM
X-ecutioner's Ball VII Hallo-weekend
Excalibur and Vision Nightclubs
632 N. Dearborn
Cost at the door is $10+
Excalibur and Vision come together to form the biggest and best Halloween bash in Chicagoland! Chicago's landmark haunted castle hosts the Seventh Annual X-ecutioner's Ball featuring costume contests on both Friday & Saturday nights. The 1:00 AM contest will be giving away TWO FIRST PRIZES of $1,000 cash each on Saturday Night with over $10,000 in cash and prizes throughout the rest of both nights. Admission on both Friday & Saturday is $10 before 11:00 PM and $15 after, based on space availability. For more info: http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Friday, 10/31, 11 PM
Sinner's Party
NV Penthouse
116 W. Hubbard
Cost is $25; Free before 11 PM with RSVP
With the curtained cabana rooftop and scandalously named drinks, it will be impossible not to sin at the appropriately named Sinner's Party at NV Penthouse. Slip into one of the curtained outdoor tables and try to stay warm on what is sure to be a crisp evening. NV Penthouse has produced specialty beverages for the event and the month of October. For more info or to RSVP: http://www.NVPenthouselounge.com
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Friday, 10/31, 8 PM
The Costume Bash Returns
Martini Park
151 W. Erie (at LaSalle)
Chicago's favorite costume bash returns! Treats for the first 50 people. Tricks for everyone else. Cash prizes for best Halloween costume, and live music by Rendition. For more info: 312-640-0577; http://www.martinipark.com
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Friday, 10/31, 8 PM
Fright Fiesta
Moe's Cantina
3518 N. Clark
Cost in Advance is $45
Cost at the door is $50
The Young Professionals Board of Special Olympics Chicago is hosting the Third Annual Fright Fiesta on Friday, October 31. Frightful festivities include a generous food and drink package offering all domestic and imported beers and well drinks. The party also features music, a costume contest and a silent auction offering sports and entertainment tickets, spa and restaurant certificates, trips and more! Proceeds will support opportunities for children and adults who live in Chicago to participate in Special
Olympics training and competitions offered throughout the year. For more info: http://www.soill.org
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
Haunted Hotel
W Hotel on Adams
172 W. Adams
Cost is $20
The party begins at the W on Adams at 9pm and goes until 2am. After 2am the after party is at Crobar until 4am, then after 4am we have the "The Black Pearl" after-hours cruise on the Anita Dee off of Navy Pier on Lake Michigan. The Anita Dee has a 24hr liquor license and will have a cash bar for the Afterhours Cruise. DJs Include Mind Control, KJ, Nathan Scott, Victor R, and Milty. Special room rate of $189 if you mention Surreal when you book or go to http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0809296904&key=457F0
Pre-sale Tickets start at $20 for the W and Crobar after 2 AM. Package Price W, Crobar, and The Anita Dee for $45. For more info: http://www.surrealchicago.com;
To order tickets: http://www.wantickets.com/EventDetail.aspx?e_id=46118
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
HallowEve
John Barleycorn
3524 N. Clark
Cost is $30
Though this year it won't technically be held on HallowEve, the Chicago Sport and Social Club opted to keep the name. After all, for the past five years the event has been hailed as one of the biggest and craziest parties of the year so why change a thing. This year is sure to be equally exciting. The event will take place on both floors of the John Barleycorn location in Wrigleyville. HallowEve will feature DJ Jumpin James, drink packages and a costume contest with plenty of cash prizes. Tickets are $30 per
person and can be purchased before the actual event at Chicagosocial.com. Doors will open one hour earlier (at 8 pm) for all pre-paid ticket holders. So party like a rockstar, superhero, school girl or whatever your heart desires! $30 includes Coors Light, well drinks, wine and soda.
For more info or tickets: http://www.chicagosocial.com

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Friday, 10/31, 4-9 PM
Fantasy Boutique Yelloween
Spybar
646 N. Franklin
Often, even as children, we forget that Halloween is an all–day event. Luckily, Spybar has the initiative to remind us by hosting an all-day Halloween extravaganza. Their celebration will be broken into two separate events. From 4 PM- 9 PM, Spybar in collaboration with Mario Ink (the artists behind the Glam Live Fashion shows), will be hosting Fantasy Boutique. This event is for the tentative few who have trouble preparing their costumes for Halloween themselves. Here, they can undergo extreme eye makeup design, prosthetic application with airbrush finish, character design, crystal and sequin application and more. Custom packages start at $50. To book an appointment, call 866-624-2113 or email info@marioink.com. After you are glammed up for the evening, feel free to hang around for Spybar's second event–Yelloween. Spybar is reintroducing this event after a five-year hiatus. Spybar and Veuve Cliquot will be featuring special selections by the bottle and by the glass. There will be "Yelloween Spys" going undercover around the club looking for the sexiest and most creative guests and awarding them with complimentary bottles of Yellow Label.
For more info: 312-587-8779
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Friday, 10/31, 8 PM
Halloween 2008
Casey Morans
3660 N. Clark
Cost is 430
Halloween at Casey Moran's includes all-draft beer, call liquor cocktails and boo-fet. Plus, costume contest, giveaways, specialty cocktails and more.
To purchase tickets: http://www.chicagobarevents.com
For more info: 773-755-4444; http://www.caseymorans.com
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Friday, 10/31, 10 PM
Friday Fright
Stone Lotus Lounge
873 N. Orleans
Cost in Advance is $30
Cost at the door is $40
Diamond Night Presents: Friday Fright at Stone Lotus. 10-1am Private reception with ticket purchase; Party packages available. Halloween costumes strongly encouraged prizes to be awarded for best costume. Purchase tickets online at http://www.wanttickets.com
For more info: 312-440-9680; http://www.stonelotuslounge.com
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Friday, 10/31, 8 PM
Halloween Bash with Dot Dot Dot
Joe's Bar
940 W. Weed Street
Cost is $10
Join us for the biggest Halloween Bash in Chicago! Dot Dot Dot will be performing all night long, so get ready to party. We will be hosting a costume contest with cash prizes, so dress your best!
For more info: http://www.joesbar.com
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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
10pin's Annual Halloween Masquerade Bowl
10pin Bowling Lounge
330 N. State Street
Cost is $45
Party in style this Halloween at 10pin bowling lounge's Fifth Annual Masquerade Bowl on Friday, October 31st. Guests can get down on the spooked out dance floor elevated over the lanes, while the DJ spins from 9p-1a on 10pin's nightclub quality audio system. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume to the top three contestants. Grand Prize winner will receive a great ski package. Tickets to this event are $45 per guest, and include bowling, shoe rental, call drinks, and a buffet featuring 10Pin favorites such as BBQ chicken, Tex Mex and cheese pizzas, spinach and artichoke dip and double dipped buttermilk fried chicken breast strips. To purchase tickets: http://www.signmeup/com/62043

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Friday, 10/31, 9 PM
The Mile High Club @ The Underground
The Underground
56 W. Illinois
Receive your boarding pass on Halloween, boarding begins at 9 PM sharp!
RSVP to vip@rockitranch.com
For more info: 312-943-7600; http://www.theundergroundchicago.com
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Friday, 10/31, 10 PM
The Witches and Bitches Ball
Mannequin
306 N. Halsted
Mannequin and Malibu Rum present the Witches and Bitches Ball, with $5000 in cash and prizes!
For bottle service: leo@mannequinchicago.com
For more info: http://www.mannequinchicago.com
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Friday, 10/31, 11 PM
Saints and Sinners
Religion Nightclub
720 N. Wells
Famiglia Entertainment presents Saints and Sinners with Tony Arzadon, Mixin Marc, Alex Peace and Nathan Scott. Costume contest for sexiest angel and devil.
$1000 in cash and prizes. For more info: 312-787-2375
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Saturday, 11/1, 9 PM
9th Annual Pimp and Ho Halloween Party
Crobar
1543 N. Kingsbury
Crobar takes Halloween seriously and to prove it, they are hosting two events during this haunted holiday. Men, grab your canes and your over-sized top hats and ladies (if you can be called that in this garb) slide into those stilettos and fishnet stockings. The pimps and hos party is about to take place once again. With a slew of DJs and a $1,000 prize for the biggest pimp as well as a cash allowance ($1,000) for the finest ho–this party, which begins at 9 PM, is sure to be a huge success. Just ensure you bring a trench coat to cover-up pre and post party. You want to spend your evening at Crobar, not jail!
For more info: 312-266-1900
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Saturday, 11/1, 10 PM
Party Till the A:M
Soiree
2438 N. Lincoln
Halloween isn't over yet!!! Come walk down the red carpet to the best event of the weekend. Get your picture taken and party the night away drinking free cocktails till 11 PM and then $8 bottles of A:M Ultra Premium Cocktail! For more info: http://www.soireebarlounge.com
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Saturday, 11/1, 7 PM
Fun~Raiser 2008
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark
Cost is $150
Join the Suzanne's Friends - For Life Chapter at the Chicago History Museum, to celebrate all the advances in treating cancers of the blood, and to continue supporting the search for a cure. Enjoy stunning views of Lincoln Park and a completely fresh approach to telling the story of Chicago in the new, 16,000-square-foot gallery, Chicago: Crossroads of America. Ticket price includes admission, parking, open bar, a dinner buffet, and a silent auction. For more info: http://www.suzannesfriends.org
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Saturday, 11/1, 8 PM
The Dark Fright Adaptive Adventures Halloween Party
Golan/Atomic Studios
1501 N. Magnolia
Cost in Advance is $65
Cost at the door is $75
For 22 years Golan Studios has thrown Chicago's most thrilling alternative Halloween party. This year Adaptive Adventures is the charity receiving 100% of proceeds. "Undead" music with Libido Funk Circus and much more. Top 5 reasons to go: (5) Almost everyone is in costume Рthe Halloween spirit rules this party like no other! (4) Huge annual party 1,000+, but the atmosphere of a house party. (3) All-inclusive food/beverage package Рa great deal! (2) Amazing Halloween d̩cor Рthis riverside warehouse complex is the perfect haunted house! (1) Not a bar/nightclub scene Рfun, quality crowd of friends.
For more info: http://www.atomicimaging.com
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Saturday, 11/1, 9 PM
"Rock of Halloween" - Starring Brandi C. from VH1's Rock of Love
The Apartment & Lion Head Pub
2251 N. Lincoln
Party hardy with VH1's Rock of Love's Brandi C. this Halloween! Enter the Costume Contest starting at 12:30am with a First Prize of $1000 in CASH! All finalists will receive a complimentary cocktail party and Ala Carte Entertainment Coupons. Admission is FREE!
For more info: http://www.apartmentlounge.com
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Wednesday, 11/5 Through Saturday, 11/15
1st Ever Chicago Curry Crawl
Various Restaurants throughout Chicago
Discover curry anew with exclusive menu pairings from Chicago's best restaurants pairing curries with the perfect compliment Tiger Beer. Join Star of Siam, Dao Thai, Singha, Hop Haus, Dragonfly Mandarin, and many more to discover these great curry tastes from all over Asia. Also, don't miss the special events every Tuesday and Thursday during this month-long celebration.
For more details, please visit http://www.currycrawl.com
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Through 11/25
The "Why Chicago" Video Contest: Support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games!
Vote to Win. Submit to Win. Chicago 2016 needs your help! Chicago's Olympic bid committee just launched a "Why Chicago" video contest asking Chicagoans and people around the country to submit videos that tell the world why they think Chicago should be chosen to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016. If you are an aspiring film producer, budding actor, or just want to show off your passion for sports - we need you to submit a video! The Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for two to Vancouver for a behind-the-scenes tour of the preparations for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Second Place winner will receive $5,000 worth of video production equipment!
Win Just for Voting: Not in to creating a video? We STILL need your help! Visit Chicago2016.org/contest to view and vote on your favorite entries, and you'll be entered to win
a prize as well! One lucky voter will win a trip for six to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience. Meet Olympic hopefuls and USOC staff, tour the world-class training facilities - all just for voting for your favorite video! A vote for a video is a vote for Chicago as Host City in 2016! Help us show the world that Chicagoans support the bid. Visit www.Chicago2016.org/contest for full details and deadlines.
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**************** October SCENE Magazine ***************************
Coming up in the October issue of Chicago SCENE: Nightlife SCENE: Trick-or-Treating for Adults.
SCENE tips you off to some of the spookiest soirees in the city.
Read this article and others online or in SCENE magazine, in news boxes now.
Check out the current issue of SCENE Magazine online, you can download the entire issue in PDF format: http://www.chicago-scene.com/scene.htm
Where to find SCENE magazine click here: http://www.chicago-scene.com/sceneboxes.htm
********************* Joke of the Week *********************************
Top 10 Signs You Are Too Old to Be Trick or Treating...
10. You get winded from knocking on the door.
9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.
8. You ask for high fiber candy only.
7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
6. People say, "Great Keith Richards mask!"...and you're not wearing a mask.
5. When the door opens you yell, "Trick or..." and can't remember the rest.
4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.
3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.
2. You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.
1. You avoid going to houses where your ex-wives live.

Ted Widen

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