I am going to the Madonna concert tonight in Chicago
by wrathofsorin (2019-10-17 11:36:46)
Edited on 2019-10-17 12:29:31

I am doing this for my wife's birthday.

We just found out this past week that the concert doesn't even begin until 1030p. The concert will be about 2.5 hours long. Half the time nowadays, I am asleep by about 1030p. Further, as per her set lists from New York, she will be singing her entire new album but only 4 old songs, at least one of which occurs during the encore. Further yet, they will be making everyone put their phones in some kind of special bag to prevent use during the concert.

Finally, the concert is in a smaller venue at the Chicago Theater (presumably because she might not be able to sell out a larger venue). My nightmare is that Madonna will somehow see me looking bored or asleep and call me out during the concert.

Please pray for me.




Skank Fest *
by BeijingIrish  (2019-10-17 15:33:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


crabs will perform close order drill at half time *
by abqgant  (2019-10-17 16:42:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


happy wife happy life? *
by 84david  (2019-10-17 13:52:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Peter Kreeft has a book that might help.
by G.K.Chesterton  (2019-10-17 13:47:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I saw Madonna at Soldier Field in 1987 with my then-girlfriend (now-wife) so you are seeing Madonna in a much more intimate setting.


Also a book called "Confessions"
by maniactranspodriver  (2019-10-17 14:51:01)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and then there's the three-letter titled book for which Ms. Ciccone was the credited author.

As well some of us perhaps should go to confession for the great sin of promoting a one-time student at that school in Ann Arbor albeit a non-graduate.

(Oh, and of course, Michigan sucks)


I blame Davie *
by drmurray  (2019-10-17 13:09:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


This is when you should have suggested the "Girls Night Out"
by knutesteen  (2019-10-17 12:47:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Your attendance with less than rapt attention and overflowing enthusiasm is not necessary for a proper birthday gift for your wife. Could have bought dinner and the tickets while you manned the home front.
But what do I know? It's a crapshoot more times than not.


Were "An Evening with Kathy Griffin" tix not available? *
by akaRonMexico  (2019-10-17 12:23:22)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


You must really love your wife.
by BeastOfBourbon  (2019-10-17 12:17:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Either that or she must really have your grapes in the crusher.


Your wife owes you big time
by wildesilas  (2019-10-17 12:15:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I don't know exactly what a 2.5 hour descent into hell is worth...but probably a lot.


Borderline decision on your part *
by JClarke  (2019-10-17 11:54:31)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


The guy needs help, give him like a prayer or something *
by DBCooper  (2019-10-17 11:55:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


He's just trying to justify his love for his wife . *
by maniactranspodriver  (2019-10-17 12:07:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


I'd take a holiday. *
by OGerry  (2019-10-17 12:40:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Once the concert starts he'll get into the groove & be fine *
by JACC1203  (2019-10-17 12:43:49)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


But he is like a virgin at staying up that late. *
by bigjinx74  (2019-10-17 14:19:26)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Once the show is in the midnight hour, he can feel her power *
by maniactranspodriver  (2019-10-17 14:28:52)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


It's likely to be an evening he will always cherish *
by Father Nieuwland  (2019-10-17 15:31:39)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Papa (Nieuwland) Don’t Preach *
by inigomontoya  (2019-10-17 16:43:22)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


How about if he dances and sings, gets up and does his thing *
by 1NDGal  (2019-10-17 23:25:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Is she doing two shows there tonight?
by El Kabong  (2019-10-17 11:42:10)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

A 10:30pm start time is pretty late.

But if you have to do the cell-phones-in-a-bag thing, get there early, because the lines get very very long.


She’s doing a 7-day limited residency
by rflor  (2019-10-17 12:38:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Tribune had an article on this yesterday. 7 shows, each one not starting until 10:30PM


I'm guessing tonight's the last one then...
by El Kabong  (2019-10-17 13:52:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...because my wife and I are seeing Jim Gaffigan there tomorrow night.


No just the one.
by wrathofsorin  (2019-10-17 11:56:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

They are telling us to consider getting there at 730p (for a 1030p concert!) because of the check in procedure.


The show might not start on time
by irishnc12  (2019-10-17 13:39:17)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I have a friend that went to her show in New York. It took 2 hours to get through security. It was another 3 hours before the show started. The show didn't get done until almost 2 am.


what time do the male dancers have their way with her...
by abqgant  (2019-10-17 12:31:49)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and why would they want to?


Just about anytime they want to.
by BeastOfBourbon  (2019-10-17 12:43:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Except when she's doing goat yoga or reading Shakespeare.