May 29, 2008 Newsletter - Vol. 2, Issue #22

Now is THE time to do your stone or brick masonry work.
Build and repair your patios, pool decks, driveways, walkways and bar-b-que pits, starting today

To help you get the job done AND done right call the experts at ALL N 1 Hardscape

Popsicles season is thankfully here which means your kids will be feasting on those brightly colored treats and wearing them on their clothes.

To get rid of those vibrant reminders here’s a simple tip:

Just saturate with water and then take a Q-Tip and blot with ammonia.

That’s it.
VIOLA its gone

It’s Opening Weekend at Ravinia’s outdoor 2008 Summer Series – what better way to celebrate than to shake your bon bons, move your caboose and shimmy your cha-chas to Tiempo Libre.

While the kids are treated to a circus!

Event: Latin Dance Night
Date: Saturday, May 31
Location: Ravinia Festival, Lake cook and Green Bay Rds, Highland Park
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.266.5100
Cost: $10 lawn/$30 reserved seat

This weekend’s outdoor art festival brings a wide variety of art on display, children's activities, live music and a silent auction. Admission and parking is on the house!

Event: Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts
Date: Saturday, Amy 31 and Sunday, June 1
Location: Deerfield Rd., Robert York Rd, and Jewett Park Drive, downtown Deerfield
Phone: 847.726.8669
Cost: None

Looking for a new summer favorite when it comes to wine selections? The Bank of America is sponsoring a three-day wine tasting event in conjunction with the Bank of America Open, a PGA event at the Glen Club this weekend. Here’s your chance to kick back and enjoy some great wine along with a little food and music!

Based on the life and letters of Chicago’s own Ann Landers, “The Lady With all the Answers” is here! Theater favorite Judith Ivey stars in this “touchingly comic portrait” of one of the queens of the advice column.

Event: “The Lady With All The Answers”
Date: Now through June 29
Location: Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Time: Call theater for show times
Phone: 847.673.6300
Cost: $40 - $45

Don’t miss the Writer’s Theatre final play of the 2007-2008 season – “The Lion In Winter,” which kicks off this week in Winnetka.

"A high-spirited pop-history drama." - Chicago Sun-Times

Directed by Rick Snyder, brings a wonderfully authentic touch to this very contemporary play.featuring the talents of Robert Belushi, Michael Canavan, Shannon Cochran, Lea Coco, Laura Coover, Michael Fagin and Christopher McLinden.

Event: “The Lion In Winter”
Date: May 27 – August 3
Location: 325 Tudor Court, Winnetka
Time: Most Thursday - Friday performances, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 and 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 and 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Hey, if cool if Latin beat doesn’t move you – this weekend let the classics stir your soul.

Listen to the season finale of the Lake Forest Symphony performing Beethoven’s 9th, under the direction of Alan Heatherington.

Event: Lake Forest Symphony
Date: Saturday, May 31
Location: James Lumber Center For the Performing Arts, College of Lake County, Grayslake
Time: 7 p.m. pre-concert talk, 8 p.m. show
Phone: 847.295.2135
Cost: $25 - $45
Web: www.lakeforestsymphony.org

Catch a classical performance in Evanston this weekend, when Victor Yampolsky conducts “Verdi’s Requiem” at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Northwestern University’s campus.

Event: Verdi’s Requiem
Date: Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1
Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Time: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Phone: 847.491.5441
Cost: $6 - $12

Check out Northbrook’s Ed Rudolph Velodrome for some USA Cycling – there’s all different kinds of races that attract top local and regional cycling talent – treat yourself and the family to something just a little bit different!

Dwayne Kennedy takes on the North Shore with his standup routine! Voted “Best Stand-Up” at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival PLUS...
This guy has already appeared on:
Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Dwayne Kennedy Comedy Special on Showtime

FYI: This is a 21 and over event, beer and wine will be sold

Event: Stand Up At The ‘Mette With Dwayne Kennedy
Date: Saturday, May 31
Location: 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 (21 and over only)

Need a creative teacher’s gift? You’re running out of time – so get over to Color Me Mine in Glenview this Saturday night and receive 25 percent off your bill!

Event: Silly Saturday - 25 percent off!
Date: Saturday, May 31
Location: Color Me Mine, 1855 Tower Drive, Glen Town Center, Glenview
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 847.729.7602

Here’s THREE great opportunities to take those great Farmer’s Market finds and put them to use in the kitchen!

Event: Farmers’ Market Vegetable Menu
Date: Saturday, May 31
Location: Sunset Foods, 825 Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: Call 312.752.2206 to register
Cost: $40

2. Take On The Tomato – Chef Dawn takes on summer’s favorite food from the vine, featuring caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, tomato sorbet with ceviche, and tomato risotto. Sign up now!

Event: To-may-to, To-mah-to
Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Location: Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Rd., Northbrook
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Phone: 847.205.5353
Cost: $25

3. Spice up your summer salad repertoire – we’re talking Cold Duck and Mix Green Herb Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette; Green Been Salad with Crisp Shallots and Mint; Asian Greens with a Miso Dressing; and a salad of Beets, Goat Cheese, Watercress and Walnuts with a Tarragon Vinaigrette!

Event: Cooking With Herbs – A Hands On Culinary Class
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Location: Now We’re Cookin’, 1601 Payne St., Evanston
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 847.570.4140
Cost: $65