Apple Store opening in Skokie.

New Apple Store. Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Be there.

RESFEST 2003.

RESFEST 2003, the great annual festival of technology, art and film (but mostly film), hits Chicago tonight for a three-day stay at The Museum of Contemporary Art. Tonight: a program of short films at 6:00, music videos at 8:00, and much partying and merry-making. More information at the RESFEST site, or call up the MCA boxoffice for tickets: (312) 280-2660.

Cineme 2003

Cineme 2003, otherwise known as the first annual Chicago International Animation Film Festival, presents showings of award-winning animated films Friday, Saturday and Sunda, primarily at the Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Covering everything from web animation to Bill Plimpton to contemporary Anime, this should be a visual feast. Schedule here; tickets are $6 at the door, or buy a pass.

Fine Art of Fiber

The Fine Art of Fiber is being held this weekend, Friday Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. This free, annual event sponsored by Illinois Quilters Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and North Shore Weavers Guild features handmade quilts, wall hangings, weavings, clothing, beadwork, fabrics and dolls on display and for sale along with lectures and fashion shows. Hours are 10am-5pm each day.