2006 Susan Jurkonis Memorial Tournament

WHERE:
Willowbrook High School
1250 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181

WHEN:
May 19th & 20th, 2006

FORMAT:
ABCD Drop Flight

SCHEDULE OF PLAY:
Friday, May 19 5:00 PM Registration and Warm-Up
6:00 PM Mens & Womens Singles
Saturday, May 20 7:30 AM Registration
8:00 AM Mens & Womens Doubles
11:30 AM Presentation of Susan Jurkonis Award
Lunch Break till 12:30 PM
12:30 PM Mixed Doubles

PRIZES:
Trophies and/or prizes for all flight winners and runners up.
Commemorative T-shirt for each and every entrant!!!

COST: $20 for first event and $10 each additional

MAIL ENTRY AND MAKE CHECK OUT TO:
John Brander
911 Caton
Joliet, IL 60435
(entry form)

E-MAIL ENTRIES ADD $2: johnandlindsey@sbcglobal.net

DEADLINE: ENTRYS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 17th, 2006

MISCELLANOUS: We are proud to have Bobbie and Charlie Norton of Louisville
Badminton Supply for racket stringing and all of your other badminton needs!!!
Lunch will be provided on Saturday by the Willowbrook High School Badminton Team

HOTELS:
Please contact John Brander at the E-mail address listed on the front page or leave him a message at (815)727-5147 for information on local hotels.

National Tap Dance Day Performances

5/19 8pm
5/20 8pm
5/21 8pm

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project celebrates National Tap Dance Day with four performances at Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble. The performances will include live music by the Jeremy Kahn Trio and a celebration, complete with birthday cake, for Bill "Bojangle" Robinson at each intermission. Tonight's 8pm performance features Jimmy Payne Jr.'s Rhythm of Life and new work by Perfect Timing and the Time Steppers. Admission is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children under 12. Call 773-281-1825 for more information.

Depart-ment

Mercury Cafe
1505 W. Chicago Ave.

Crafternoon delight
It's been months since the last Depart-ment, which means one thing: Every man, woman and hipster for his- or herself. If you get in our way when we're gearing for the guitar-pick earrings, watch out. This coolest of craft fairs returns with 100 or so vendors hawking handmade jewelry, toys, clothing, stationary and more. Cash only.

May. 20: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
May. 21: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: Free.
Phone: 312-560-1442

Garden In A City

Butler Field, Grant Park
100 S. Lake Shore Drive

Learn about gardening in urban areas and in small spaces at a horticulture and landscape design show. Includes a discussion on gardening and quality of life, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, food vendors, kids activities and more.

May. 19: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
May. 20: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
May. 21: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price: $4-$10; free for kids 5 and under
Phone: 312-742-4817

18th Annual Spring Sale

Architectural Artifacts
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Get 25 to 75 percent discounts on antique light fixtures, stained glass windows, fireplace mantles, garden decorations and more.

Don't miss the Spring Sale Preview Party on May 19.

May. 20 - May. 28

Daily : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: Free.
Phone: 773-348-0622

Starbucks Saturdays

Meet for coffee at the River North Gallery District's Starbucks at 750 N. Franklin and join the weekly complimentary gallery tours, led by local experts.

Every Saturday morning, starting at 11:00 AM – a different gallery owner or director will meet you at Starbucks Coffee and guide you through four River North Galleries. The tour lasts until about 12:30 pm. Tours do not take place on major holiday weekends. Please check our website for upcoming tour schedules.

*Please note the new start time of 11:00 am, as of November 5, 2005.

Organized by the CADA, the tours will take you on a different journey to some of Chicago's finest art galleries each week. Maps will be provided and the gallery owners will be delighted to answer questions and offer insights into the latest exhibits.

Upcoming Tours

May 20, Led by Representative from Habatat Galleries
Galleries on the Tour:
1) Printworks Gallery
2) Ann Nathan Gallery
3) Melanee Cooper Gallery
4) Habatat Galleries

Chibotica: Chicago Area Robotics Group Spring Contests

Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive

Robots made in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana face off in various competitions, including line following, maze solving, sumo wrestling and a talent show.

May. 20: noon - 5 p.m.

Price: Free with general admission, $6.25-11
Phone: 773-684-1414

Zines, Comics, and Other Hip Lit Book Fair
Saturday, May 20, Noon - 4 pm

Join us for readings, signings, and serious book shopping featuring books, zines, pamphlets, and other alternative press from emerging and well-known authors, artists, comics, and poets.

May 20
MCA Lecture: Charles Correa
1 pm
MCA Chicago

JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE STAGE LIVE IN CONCERT IN 2006

Due to popular demand, America's premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy.

Recently hailed as "the master stand-up comic of his generation" and "the best comedian of our time" in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2006.

His tour will visit Chicago on Saturday, May 20 at 7 & 10pm.

These shows will go on sale to the general public Friday, March 17 at 10am and will be available at the Rosemont Theatre Box Office all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge by phone at 312-559-1212 or order online at www.ticketmaster.com so get your tickets early!