Time Out Chicago / Issue 90: Nov 16–Nov 22, 2006
Critics’ pick
Photographs by Martha Williams
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE While waiting for the Red Line, we spotted a couple wearing these backpacks and had to know where to pick one up. Turns out the lovebirds—designer Morris Jamlang and business brain Phalkun Phoeng—were wearing their own wares: Together they run the fledgling bag company equilibrium unit. Designed in Chicago, the durable nylon bags ($180) can be worn as backpacks or messenger-style, and their vinyl flaps are interchangeable. Inside are about a million zippered pouches and dozens of elastic loops that hold gadgets or add-on storage. But these backpacks aren’t just about style: The main compartment attaches to a breathable harness available in small, medium and large. They’re sturdy as hell and endlessly customizable—in other words, the Transformers of urban totes. Available at www.equnit.com and Koi 8, 1927 W Chicago Ave at Winchester Ave (312-846-6213).—Annie Tomlin

A couple of interesting stuff for y'all to indulge in:

Friday, November 17

Crobar

1543 N. Kingsbury,
Chicago IL 60622
10 p.m Sharp!

Indulge your sweet tooth in a major way with Sugar Rush! brought to you by UR Chicago, Crobar and Tonee Dang. Bringing you a visual feast of color and plenty of great taste sensations, Sugar Rush! is offering complimentary treats from the Melting Pot, Vanille, Sweet Thang, Mama Picky's, Parlor Restaurant and Margie's Candies between 10 p.m. and midnight. Feast your eyes on a candy-inspired lingerie show by g Boutique at midnight, and sip from our hosted bar of Xellent Vodka and a champagne toast and a SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE SHORT FILM "THE WAIT". PASSWORD for FREE ADMISSION is K O S H at the door!

“Say That!”

(an ensemble butoh dance piece)

featured performance as part of “Site Unseen 2006"6-9pm (FREE!)

Chicago Cultural Center (2nd floor/The Chicago Rooms)

77 E. Randolph StreetChicago, IL

Say That!Directed and performed by Cristal Sabbagh in collaboration with Anida Yoeu Esguerra, Rachel Finan, Keiko Johnson, Clover Morell, and Andrea Wukitsch.This ensemble piece is inspired by the stereotypes of women and their lasting effects on ourselves and society. These personal and public effects will be experienced in a durational performance, activated by the audience. Movement inspired by Butoh, improvisation and gesture will work in tandem with memories, myths, and emotions. Site Unseen returns for its third year with all-new site-specific performances and installations created for the spaces and architecture of the Chicago Cultural Center. Julie Laffin curates this multi-disciplinary performance festival highlighting individual artists and ensembles working in performance, dance, music, sound, media, and visual art.

Other participating artists include: Annette Barbier and Drew Browning, Roslyn Broder, Nathan Butler, Justin Cooper, Joan Dickinson, Industry of the Ordinary, Mark Jeffery and Judd Morrissey, Ginger Krebs, Matthew Owens, Plasticene, and Sarah Schnadt.