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"So after a hectic week of believing that war was peace, that good was bad, that the moon was made of blue cheese, and that God needed a lot of money sent to a certain box number, the Monk started to believe that thrity-five percent of all tables were hermaphrodites, and then broke down." |
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This
is one of our "Serious" issues. There is no
irony or sarcasm in this issue, as far as I can tell. Ed. Filk Concert Schedule Acapulco Room Sunday 12:05, Terence Chua Monday 12:00, Chicon Filk
Songbook Sing Jan DiMasi Massage Room Reservations Required The Massage Room is located in the Wrigley room on the Concourse level in the West tower. Come early to make appointments at the massage room. Sunday 2pm-6pm, Monday 10am-3pm. Anonymous Michael Nelson, the Chicon Hugo Administrator, will be handing out Hugo Voter badge ribbons from 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday at the Chicon Daily Newsletter News Desk in front of Ballroom EF on the Hyatt Ballroom level. Michael Nelson Sunday 2:30pm, Buckingham. German Filmproduction Red Beat Pictures’ latest project promises to be the most expensive and elaborate production in Germany since "Never Ending Story." It is the film version of "When the Music’s Over," the best-selling cyberpunk novel by Myra Çakan. At this session you will have a rare opportunity to view concept art for aliens, space ships, cities and landscapes by talented young Slovakian artist Martina Pilcerova, as well as hear the latest news on this exciting film project. Myra Çakan Help Brainstorm Mil-Phil Program Have ideas about con programming? The brainstorming session previously announced for Saturday at the Fairmont has been moved. The Millennium Philcon program brainstorming session has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon from 2pm-3pm in 3127. Anonymous To the woman with the Celtic tattos: Thank you so much for turning in my purse! Lynn Baden Staff Lounge: Room 776. Blue Badges and Ribbons only. Thank You! Anonymous In response to "Thoughts from Abroad" in #3: It’s "Meigs", not "Miggs" (named for a fellow named Meigs). The skyscrapers are also off-limits, but buzzing the Navy Pier is de rigeur. A recent arrival at Meigs Turn Your Cell Phone Off!
Panel Bits Random quote from panel "People vs. James T. Kirk". "While it is true that Kirk decimated several planets, the way those people dressed just shows they were asking for someone to come along and do that." (David Levine) Craig W. Chrissinger From program item on "Beyond the Medieval," George RR Martin: "I seldom read historical novels. There’s no suspense. You know those two princes in the tower? They always come to a bad end..." Do Good Deeds! Buy Good Stuff! One of the best traditions in SF is our work to take care of our own folks and fund our various projects to promote fannish good will. The Charity Auction for such Good Causes as the Down Under Fan Fund and the SFWA Emergency Medical Fund will take place on Sunday at 2pm in the Hyatt Grand Ballroom A. We’ve got signed books by Asimov, Gene Wolfe and George R.R. Martin, a NASA jumpsuit and many other unique items. Come experience your power! Parris McBride Eight photos, believed to be developed from original NASA negatives, will be auctioned to raise money for the American Cancer Society, at the Sunday Noon Art Auction, on the Live Stage. Get pictures of Neil & Buzz’s summer vacation and raise money for a great cause! Special thanks to Barb Lawson for donating these rare items. R.J. Johnson People can download copies of handouts for the Great Unsung SF Films panel at www.geocities.com/markleeper/forgot.htm Mark R. Leeper Overheard "You know you’re at a Worldcon when you’re pushed out of line at an autograph session so Robert Silverberg could kiss Connie Willis." Hardy souls who dared the Midwest Polite Chaos Filk Friday night were delighted to hear songstress Kathy Mar sing all four songs in the so-called ‘Fabric Cycle’ – Velveteen, Velvet, Crushed Velvet, and Without Pause. Terence Chua was his usual melodic and twisted self, and the Three Weird Sisters also delivered several show-stoppingly gorgeous songs, featuring Gwen’s songwriting and amazing harp and tight vocal harmonies from all three. It must have been good, we didn’t leave till after 4! Eloise Beltz-Decker Underground Maze Unfriendly to Wheels The tunnel between the Hyatt and the Swiss was locked by the time we wanted to return to our room (it was only 11PM). Since two of us are in mobility carts, we couldn’t just walk up the stairs. It turns out that the 303 Wacker Building controls the door, and they aren’t open on Sunday at all. All of those with mobility trouble should make sure to plot out a different route and add about an hour to your trip. Megan Bouchard Carrie Masek, the 2000 Eppie Award Winner, will hold a Sunday morning signing in her room, Hyatt West 407, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Joining her will be Eppie finalists Ellen Anthony, Marguerite Krause, and Susan Sizemore. Books will be available! Come see Carrie’s gorgeous trophy and find out more about the electronic publishers of today. Ellen Anthony Do you have a stellar volunteer that you want to recognize for service beyond the call of duty. Is there someone you need to thank in a glaringly public manner? Send their names to the newszine before it’s too late. Deadline for the last issue is 6:00 pm Sunday evening. It is 1:13 am on Thursday, August 31, 2000. While sitting in the bar I glance out across the open lobby to see Chaz going down on the escalator. That gets my attention. But it is Pat Lawrence zipping backwards in her wheelchair through the upper lobby that makes me smile. darcee
"I have to have someone tell me what’s nominative, what’s genitive, and what’s dative ... otherwise I don’t know what’s what!"
Thai restaurant with a yellow sign on 55th near Cornell. Really good service and sweet people. Tell them Alex/Hanna sent you. A. Z. Spehr Ginza Restaurant, 21 East Ohio Street, Sushi & Japanese Cuisine. Prices $15-30. Small, but neat and tidy, ‘traditional’ Japanese. Friendly staff, very attentive. The food was plentiful and good – finally, a Japanese restaurant that fills you up! Your reviewer had the combo platter with salmon.. Bill Taylor The Szechewan Restaurant on North Michigan is closed for Renovation. Brian Burley Hot Tip on Restaurant Suparossa, 210 East Ohio, 312-587-0030 Looking out from our window at the Chicago skyline we watched as grey smoke billowed out in the late afternoon haze. We could see the flashing lights and hear sirens in the distance. But we had important things to do – like make dinner reservations. After a brief discussion we chose Suparossa a few blocks away. We phoned for reservations and walked over. How surprised were we to find the lovely strong smell of wood fire cooking, for which the restaurant is well known, greeting us more than a block away. A block closer and it was apparent that the fire engines were in front of "our" restaurant. This restaurant was so hot, the fire department was already on the scene. In fact the police escort had stopped traffic for our arrival. The restaurant was empty when all ten of us arrived, save for a few of Chicago’s Finest: The ‘Templar Seraglio’ had arrived. At this point I would like to say that the restaurant was not damaged by the chimney fire. The food was excellent, prices were reasonable and portions huge enough to feed two normal appetites or one fan. The staff were courteous, prompt and didn’t mind our singing, laughter, and general fannish behavior. We give this restaurant 3 ½ stars out of 4. Templar Seraglio
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