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Friday, December 31 2004
Big Head Todd @ Navy Pier
Remember Big Head Todd and the Monsters? They're headlining this year's 93XRT/Michelob Ultra New Year's Eve Rock 'n' Roll Ball at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom (600 West Grand Avenue). The party will rage from 8:00 p.m. - 2 a.m. on New Years Eve. Tickets are $67-$100 and you can get 'em from Ticketmaster.com.
Kelly Hogan and the Wooden Leg @ Hideout
The fabulous Kelly Hogan & the Wooden Leg will be rockin' in the new year tonight at The Hideout. There will be two sets, at 10 & 11:30 p.m. with D.J. Rudy Day doing his duty until the "oui" hours! $15 suggested donation makes it a sweet NYE deal with champagne toast, snacks, party favors included. The Hideout is located at 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago.
Buddhist Society Anniversary Party
Kampuchean Buddhist Society celebrates its 19th Anniversary tonight at Furama Restaurant, at 4936 N. Broadway, Chicago from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $35, call 773-989-0969 or 773-334-8558 for more information.
Fireworks!
You know, when that clock strikes twelve you're going to want to be near some fireworks for that big smooch. Head on downtown for the City of Chicago's fireworks display, and show those New Yorkers that we know how to brave the cold in style. Revelers should gather beginning at 11:40 p.m., tonight at the Buckingham Fountain (located at Congress Parkway and Columbus Drive in Chicago) in order to witness a "pyrotechnic wonder" that features the lighted fountain countdown to the New Year. At midnight, an explosion of fire and light will continue above the lakefront choreographed to a musical soundtrack that includes rock, pop and classical. Admission is free.
Penny Rides on CTA
The CTA has announced that it will once again offer "Penny Rides" this New Year's Eve, and has extended hours on some trains and buses. It's quite the community gift, given the CTA's notoriously bad financial situation. Catch a ride on the CTA for just $.01 from 8 p.m. Friday night until 6 a.m. Saturday morning.
