We can't go up, but if you're going to be in town, don't miss this!
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BERLIN 20th ANNIVERSARY
Join us as we celebrate the 20th year of a Chicago institution. BERLIN NIGHTCLUB is
a historic, multicultural venue that has been serving the Lakeview community since
1983. It has been the home of countless artist installations, performances, and
unique events. Our weekend music & video programming has a distinctive flavor - a
mix of alternative & electronica sounds you won't experience anywhere else. During
the week, we feature some of the greatest house music the city has to offer, along
with some spectacular retro nights that celebrate the sights & sounds of the past.
We also feature "Obsession" nights that highlight particular aspects of music and
culture.
For the whole week of NOVEMBER 10-16, Berlin will be transformed into a glittering
Twenties Nightclub at the time of the Weimar Republic. All week we will celebrate
with performances and visuals reminiscent of the Deco age. The décor is by BART WEBB
and the wardrobe for all the performers are by costume designer, STACEY ELLEN RICH
("Project Greenlight"etc.)
DJ DION, one of Berlin Nightclub's longest-playing DJs, will return from his current
home in Los Angeles to spin on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th. His selections epitomize the
truly eclectic and inclusive style of the club. Dion was also responsible for many
of Berlin's most memorable décor installations, including past themes such as "House
Of Games", "T.V. Land" and "Logo Land". He also contributed an abundance of custom
video work and created official music videos for the Chicago bands My Life With The
Thrill Kill Kult & Rights Of The Accused. (
www.dionlab.com)
We culminate this week-long celebration with a Sunday night dance party
(NOVEMBER16th) where the crowd is encouraged to dress the part of the denizens of
one of Europe's most sensual and revolutionary cities. The Sunday party will also
feature a retrospective of music & visuals from the past 20 years, a comprehensive
look at Berlin's rich history. Doors open to the public at 11pm.
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Here is a rundown of the events, including DJs performing & style they will showcase.
Tuesday November 11
Testosterone Tuesday presents "Salty Sea Dogs". Our 20th Anniversary Kick-Off party
with the look of Berlin during the Weimar Republic. Men in uniform try to get the
creases out of their pants on stage. DJ RALPHI ROSARIO - the internationally
acclaimed producer/remixer - spins epic tribal & club house music.
Wednesday November 12
Women Obsession - "The Best Of" edition. DJ LARISSA. Saints and Sinners inspired by
Twenties Berlin take to our stages. Berlin 20th Anniversary Edition showcases the
music that has made Berlin famous.
Thursday November 13
Thrive presents: "Toppers".
German Gentlemen show what they really prefer with sexy performances inspired by the
perversions of the upper classes in Twenties Berlin. DJ HEATHER DOBLE mixes
underground & vocal house.
Friday November 14
Cosmix presents: "Voluptuous Panic"
The craziness of Twenties performance artists come alive on our stages tonight in a
celebration of the bizarre in the golden age of Berlin. DJ GREG HAUS mixes Electro,
Progressive, Breaks, & European Electronica.
Saturday November 15
"Pansexual Pleasuredome". Welcome back our own DJ DION to Club Berlin in a very
special night of dancing and debauchery. Debutantes and Dandies of the notorious
city of old Berlin come together to perform onstage tonight.
Sunday November 16
"Berlin in the Twenties". Join us as we celebrate our twentieth anniversary in high
Twenties Style. Dress Deco and mingle with the glitterati of the time. Depravity and
dancing. Special performances throughout. Costumes by STACEY ELLEN RICH. The event
will feature historic music & visuals that defined the club the past 20 years.
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upcoming events, check out
WWW.BERLINCHICAGO.COM===========================BERLIN NIGHTCLUB - Chicago, IL
954 W. Belmont
(at Sheffield & Howard Red Line EL stop)
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-4975
website:
www.berlinchicago.come-mail: music@berlinchicago.com
ONE OF CHICAGO'S BEST DANCE CLUBS 2003
- Citysearch
Selected "BEST OF THE BEST 2002" by the editors
and "BEST DANCE CLUB 2001" (Reader's Choice)
- New City
(
www.newcitychicago.com )
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