Chicago, IL -
There isn't much in the world lately to smile about, kids. War is never glamorous or pretty. It becomes difficult to write about social fun in our community. How does one do it without coming across as flippant or ignorant to what is going on overseas? I try to keep in perspective the fact that if we stop having fun because of the war, then in a way…….we've already lost. Whether you are for or against the situation at hand just remember to still have a little levity in your daily lives. Remind yourself that it's still OK to have fun and smile. And let's hope our boys come home soon and safe. With that said: Children, there are two things MZ Kii Kii hates.
#1- being told I'm wrong.
#2- Actually being wrong.
I have corrections to note. I referred last week to "Triple A Meat Market" in my column when the name of the deceased hole in the wall was actually "Double A Meat Market". Kii Kii was only 21 years old when she was forced at gunpoint through the doors of that dive anyway. The other item for which I must apologize is forgetting to spell-check last week's submission. Misspelled words are a Nay Nay when writing a column and I should have known better. So to the one queen over 50 who actually took time to point those things out, I stand corrected…………..and your Mamma wears polyester!
Winter is officially over! Spring has begun and so has fun in the city of wind. March 20th Localsound presented "Recess Spring Breaks" with JohnEvolution, Tolgar, and Chris Gin down at the Big Wig on Division. This is the same crew that brings us Hard Candy at Big Wig . Saturday, March 22nd had Eric Daly upstairs at Domaine playing it live for the children while March 30th kicked off the return of GLAM Sundays at Domaine with Guest DJ's Tim Cleary and Tom McBride riding the turntables. Attendance was up and the crowd was cute. Hat's off to Jim Lewis who just got back from playing a gig at TWIST down in Florida over WMC weekend. Tuesday March 25th brought about a spring celebration of the Familia kind. Music 101 and S.O.S. entertainment gave us Cedric and Vince Lawrence at Minx on Hubbard St. The menu was Moroccan and the hookahs were loaded with ……fun. AHEM! Thursday March 27th had the cast of Pure at Transit had the release party for the movie "Party Monster" with hostess Jo-Jo. Chris Walsh, Frique, and John Curely tossed the turntable salad quite cute. Stopped by Red Dog on a Friday recently. (Don't we give them enough press?) Teri Bristol & Psycho Bitch were TEARING it up. Stopped up to see Mikey Steel in the Hi-Lounge too. Marlene of Mars Music Lab is starting a night at Cherry Red on Sheffield Ave called Soulful Sundays. Coming sometime in April, DJ's for this Sunday event are Timmy Loop and Freddie Bain.
Are you up for "old school" fun? I'm sending my troops down to Cans, 1640 N. Damen Ave. next week. What is Cans? From what the night crawlers tell MZ. Kii Kii, they have a jukebox with all 70's and 80's hits, old school video games (Centipede and Pac-Man), "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Breakfast Club" being shown on TV's throughout, and your regular brew & pool fanfare. HOW RETRO!!! On April 5th DJ Timmy Tuna Loops will be playing songs along side the Chicago Kings at The Chicago Cultural Center for "Art & Activism". Also on the 5th, DJ Tom McBride plays the release party for Cher's Greatest Hits at Circuit. Well Kiddies, MZ Kii Kii's gotta run. If she's not in the coffin before day break……….
#1- being told I'm wrong.
#2- Actually being wrong.
I have corrections to note. I referred last week to "Triple A Meat Market" in my column when the name of the deceased hole in the wall was actually "Double A Meat Market". Kii Kii was only 21 years old when she was forced at gunpoint through the doors of that dive anyway. The other item for which I must apologize is forgetting to spell-check last week's submission. Misspelled words are a Nay Nay when writing a column and I should have known better. So to the one queen over 50 who actually took time to point those things out, I stand corrected…………..and your Mamma wears polyester!
Winter is officially over! Spring has begun and so has fun in the city of wind. March 20th Localsound presented "Recess Spring Breaks" with JohnEvolution, Tolgar, and Chris Gin down at the Big Wig on Division. This is the same crew that brings us Hard Candy at Big Wig . Saturday, March 22nd had Eric Daly upstairs at Domaine playing it live for the children while March 30th kicked off the return of GLAM Sundays at Domaine with Guest DJ's Tim Cleary and Tom McBride riding the turntables. Attendance was up and the crowd was cute. Hat's off to Jim Lewis who just got back from playing a gig at TWIST down in Florida over WMC weekend. Tuesday March 25th brought about a spring celebration of the Familia kind. Music 101 and S.O.S. entertainment gave us Cedric and Vince Lawrence at Minx on Hubbard St. The menu was Moroccan and the hookahs were loaded with ……fun. AHEM! Thursday March 27th had the cast of Pure at Transit had the release party for the movie "Party Monster" with hostess Jo-Jo. Chris Walsh, Frique, and John Curely tossed the turntable salad quite cute. Stopped by Red Dog on a Friday recently. (Don't we give them enough press?) Teri Bristol & Psycho Bitch were TEARING it up. Stopped up to see Mikey Steel in the Hi-Lounge too. Marlene of Mars Music Lab is starting a night at Cherry Red on Sheffield Ave called Soulful Sundays. Coming sometime in April, DJ's for this Sunday event are Timmy Loop and Freddie Bain.
Are you up for "old school" fun? I'm sending my troops down to Cans, 1640 N. Damen Ave. next week. What is Cans? From what the night crawlers tell MZ. Kii Kii, they have a jukebox with all 70's and 80's hits, old school video games (Centipede and Pac-Man), "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Breakfast Club" being shown on TV's throughout, and your regular brew & pool fanfare. HOW RETRO!!! On April 5th DJ Timmy Tuna Loops will be playing songs along side the Chicago Kings at The Chicago Cultural Center for "Art & Activism". Also on the 5th, DJ Tom McBride plays the release party for Cher's Greatest Hits at Circuit. Well Kiddies, MZ Kii Kii's gotta run. If she's not in the coffin before day break……….
