The March 2010/WMC issue of 5 Magazine is on the streets now, featuring interviews with Mark Farina, Chuck Love, and Laidback Luke with Derrick Carter, Terry Hunter, James Curd and Groove Junkies in our New Mix Monday series. 5 Magazine is free on the streets of Chicago, $3 per issue by mail or available for $1.50 in the members section of 5chicago.com!

Halo made his name here in Chicago in the loft scene and clubs in the early- to mid-1990s. Now regarded as one of the top DJs and label heads in House Music, Halo's CityDeepMusic has released countless deep cuts, including music from Dennis Ferrer and Marlon D, Julius Papp and Franck Roger, available on both digital and vinyl. Their latest release is the "Moon in Taurus" remix package featuring edits by Halo and Jamie Thinnes, Reelsoul, Beppe Gioia and Darryl James. ... listen/stream/download now...

On Wednesday, March 17, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with 5 Magazine with our St. Patrick's Day Party (Dirty Boy Style) @ SmartBar (3730 N. Clark, 10pm-4am, free all night) with DJs Jeff Craven, Aaron Dae and Rees Urban, hosted by Czarina from 5 Magazine.

WMC Alert! Purple Music + Dolce present Weekendance Part 2 @ Nikki Beach with Jamie Lewis, Jay-J, DJ Meme, Luca Cassani, Soulmagic, Justin Michael, Dario D'Attis, Chilly, Soul P and Cynthia Manley + Keith Thompson live! Visit purplemusic.ch for more! and nikkibeach.com for more info!

On Wednesday, March 3 and the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, new music director Ron Trent holds down his residency Jazz-Funk @ The Shrine (2109 S. Wabash), with host Charles White of Ebony/Jet Internet Radio. For more info visit theshrinechicago.com.

4 amazing full length cuts from the Groove Junkies' re-designed artist album: IN THE ZONE album Sampler Part 1 out NOW on MoreHouse Records! Listen to it here, watch the video, and visit morehouserecords.com.

Thurday, March 4, Alex Peace and VLounge present Tru @ VLounge (2047 N. Milwaukee, 11pm-4am), a night dedicated to House and Techno with resident DJs Alex Peace and Louie Loop and this week's special guests Dino G. and Lex da Funk. For more info or to RSVP, visit vlivechicago.com.

On Thursday, March 4, Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star Lounge (1600 W. Grand, 12am-4pm, free) presents special guest Monna alongside resident DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani from 5 Magazine.

High quality FLAC + OGG distribution and downloads: visit Earthbeats.net!

This Friday March 5th is the grand opening of Addicted to House Fridays @ The Zone (163rd and Dixie Hwy - 3 doors south of Adrianna's, 9pm-3:30am, ladies free all night, fellas half price until 11:30pm with a complimentary martini or moscato until 11pm) a new Friday night residency with DJs Burleigh L, Murph-E, K-Alexi and Mike Dunn. Come early for Dye Laffing, live comedy starting at 7pm!

Friday March 5th is Burnin Down the House @ Martini Ranch (311 W. Chicago, 5pm-4am, $10 after 10pm) a new Friday night residency with DJs Gene Hunt, Lady D, Rees Urban and DJ Izrail.

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This Saturday, March 6, Reddog returns to 1958 W. North Avenue featuring this week's special guests Cosmic Twins (Derrick May and Francois K!) alongside Gene Farris. RSVP: rsvp@boomboomroomchicago.com.

On March 6, 2010 is a Smooth Agent Records Listening Party, held at a loft location and with DJs South of Roosevelt, Sean Smith, Frankie J, Bai-ee and Vince Melo. RSVP for info: info@smoothagentrecords.com.

Every Saturday night, DJ FLX holds down his long-running residency at Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am) with special guests weekly. For more info visit cuatro-chicago.com.

WMC Alert! San Diego's Finest in House: Dive. Visit dive-sd.com and diveradio.com.

On March 7, 2010, Yoroc Entertainment presents Quench Sundays @ Detox Bar and Ultra Lounge (2305 St. Charles Rd, Bellwood, 8pm-2am, no cover) with resident DJ Yogi and special guest Bruce Ivery. For more info visit yoroc.com.

Shure SRH440 Headphones on sale from madmanaudio.com.

Every Monday night is House Head Mondays @ Ole Lounge (2812 North Lincoln, 9pm-2am, no cover) featuring DJs Source 1, DJ Mero, Kid Enigma, Ed 9 and Modish with special guests, $4 bombs and $4 Coronas. For more info and to RSVP, email househeadmondays@gmail.com.

This Monday, March 8th, Boom Boom Room @ Green Dolphin (2200 N. Ashland, 9pm-4am, $10) welcomes special guest Gene Farris with Boom Boom Room residents Diz, Michael Serafini, Just Joey and Uncle Milty. Get listed at rsvp@boomboomroomchicago.com.

For new and used vinyl, check out our friends at Kstarke Records (1109 N. Western, Chicago).