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The Wilmette Theatre presents Emerald City's "Seussical The Musical"
Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
Seussical the Musical is a high energy, whimsical world full of imagination. Parents and children will enjoy this wonderful adventure with Dr. Seusss most beloved characters, The Cat-in- the-Hat, Horton and a host of other favorites. Through inspiring lessons of courage the audience is reminded that a person's a person no matter how small. Seussical The Musical will run over four Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. The show is geared for children ages 3 and up. Admission is $10. All shows begin at 10 am with open seating. Group rates are available. Reservations are available by calling the Wilmette Theatre's live reservation line at (847) 484-1881.

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Easter Brunches on the North Shore
Bunnies, Jazz and More!
Sunday, April 8
If you are looking for a fabulous Easter Brunch, look no further than your own backyard! Pete Miller's Seafood and Prime Steak (1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston - 847-328-0399) will be serving an Easter Jazz Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring 10 food stations and the Ron Perrillo Trio, the brunch is $39 per person.

Forty One North, an American Grill (445 Skokie Blvd, Skokie - 847-753-9111) will also be serving Easter brunch including an omelet station, a carving station, a special "kids only" section and a dessert bar. The cost is $25.95 for adults, $1 per age of the child for children ages 6-12, and no charge for kids under five.

The Easter Bunny will make his way to the Hotel Orrington (1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston - 847-866-8700). Guests will also enjoy live piano as they visit the various food stations including made-to-order breakfast items, a seafood station, a carving station, a kid's buffet and a dessert station. A glass of champagne will be served after noon to each guest over the age of 21. The cost is $40 per person, $20 for children ages 6-12, and no charge for children under five.

The Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore will be serving brunch in their brand new Skokie Banquet & Conference Center (5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie - 847-763-3068). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests will enjoy a variety of food stations, pictures with the Easter Bunny, special activities and contests for kids, and a chance to visit with live bunnies and baby chicks in the hotel's atrium. The brunch is $32.95 for adults (including champagne mimosas), $16 for children ages 4-12, and no charge for kids 4 and under.

Va Pensiero presents Easter Sunday Brunch and Supper. Tulips, Sunday Bonnets, and Champagne Mimosas Sunday, April 8th. Easter Sunday Brunch. 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu, $38 Adults, $15 Children’s Menu, 11:00 am to 2:30pm. Easter Sunday Supper from our award-winning ala carte menu plus Easter Sunday menu specials served from 5:00pm

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CNSCVB Networking Breakfast
Thursday, April 12 - 8- 9:30 am
Raven and Dove Antiques and Gifts (1143 Greenleaf Avenue)
Link's Sweet Bean Coffee Bar & Bakery (1141 Greenleaf Avenue)
Enjoy some delicious fresh roasted coffee and shop in one of the Midwest's most popular antiques stores during this month's CNSCVB networking event, which takes place at two neighboring Wilmette locations (Raven & Dove Antiques and Gifts and Link's Sweet Bean Coffee Bar and Bakery). The networking event is open to all CNSCVB partners and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Monday, April 9th to Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Sales Manager) at 847-763-0011 x 22 or e-mail her at jwilliams@cnscvb.com. We look forward to seeing you!

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Treat Mom to Something WICKED
Free Gift with Purchase at Westfield Old Orchard
There's something WICKED in store for mom when you shop for Mother's Day gifts at Westfield Old Orchard. Simply present $150 in same-day receipts dated between April 13 through May 13 at the Concierge Center to receive a free gift. Enter to win a wickedly wonderful Grand Prize or tickets to the show. The Grand Prize includes two tickets to WICKED, dinner for two at a premiere restaurant in the Theatre District, and a special 'Behind the Emerald Curtain' backstage tour. (*receipts must be from stores within single location where redeeming. Offer good only while supplies last and only during promotional period of April 13 through May 13, 2007. For more information, please call Westfield's Concierge Service Desk at 847-673-6800.

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Hone Your Sales Skills
Presented by the Wilmette and Skokie Chambers of Commerce
Friday, April 13 - 7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
National-Louis University
5202 Old Orchard Road, Suite 300, Skokie
Over 100 people attended January's seminar, "Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sales." In this follow-up session, also presented by the Wilmette and Skokie Chambers of Commerce, sales expert Jim Rosas of Sales Results, Inc., offers sure-fire techniques for making practical and well-received cold calls. You'll also learn how your internal messages can stop you from realizing your dreams, why "no" is the second best thing you can hear, and how to make activity planning and tracking feel good, while making you money! The cost is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for guests. For more information and to receive a registration form, please call 847-251-6321 or visit www.wilmettechamber.org.

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Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition (Prints from 1956-1997)
April 13-June 17
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein is famous for his comic book images and Benday dot patterns. His printmaking parallels a half-century of growth and innovation in the production of fine art prints, and the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is proud to showcase his incredible talent. Made possible by a grant from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, the Lichtenstein exhibition features 77 lithographs, screen prints, etchings, woodblocks, and mixed-media prints, offering a spirited survey of his work. Special overnight packages at the Hotel Orrington are available for those attending the exhibit. For package details click here. Admission to the museum is free. For more information about the Lichtenstein exhibit call 847-491-4000 or visit www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu.

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8th Annual Antiques & Garden Fair
Friday-Sunday, April 20-22
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
The Midwest "show of shows" for antiques and garden lovers features more than 100 exhibitors from the United States and Europe. Held in the beautiful Regenstein Center and in tented pavilions on the Esplanade, Rose Garden and Runnells and Searle Courtyards, guests will find a variety of treasures in every price range from magnificent six-foot fountains and charming birdbaths to gardening tools and outdoor furniture sets. Plants, flowers and small gardening gifts will also be available. In addition to guest speakers Bill Heffernan (Chicago's renowned event designer), Ron Morgan (expert floral designer) and Donna LaPietra, three complimentary floral arrangement demonstrations will take place both days at 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. A three-day fair pass is $18 at the door, $15 in advance. Children ages 16 and younger are free, accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.

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Defending the Cavemen by Rob Becker
Friday and Saturday, April 27 & 28 - 8:00 p.m.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
The longest running solo play in Broadway history makes its way to the North Shore! This "comic phenomenon" (New York Times) about the ways men and women relate has been performed in over 30 countries and in more than 15 different languages. With hilarious insights on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zone, Defending the Caveman has found a way to mine the common themes of relationships and go straight to the funny bone. The Chicago Sun-Times calls Defending the Caveman an "outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap." Tickets are $42.50. For more information, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

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Entertainment at its Very Best!
Centre East's April Line-up
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Known as the premier performance venue of Chicago's North Shore, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is home to three distinct Resident Companies: Centre East, Northlight Theatre and the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra. This month, Centre East will be hosting a diverse entertainment line-up including the show-stopping River North Chicago Dance Company (Friday, April 20), the high-energy Preservation Hall Jazz Band (Saturday, April 21) and Henry & Mudge, a brand new musical for the entire family based on the best-selling books of Cynthia Ryland (two shows - Saturday, April 28). For more information, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

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CNSCVB Wins Bid to Host Important Industry Event
The Illinois Society of Association Executive (ISAE) has chosen Chicago's North Shore as its location for its Annual Summer Session. This conference is an opportunity to showcase our area to meeting planners and management executives of statewide associations who make decisions as to where to host their organization's meetings, conferences and events. The majority of these associations are located in central Illinois and host their own membership meetings throughout the state. The Summer Session wil take place July 12-14, 2007 and many of our members will be included as we finalize our plans for in the planning and featuring the North Shore. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kimberly Wright at kwright@cnscvb.com.

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Seven Wonders of Illinois
Winners Announced April 30
Congratulations to the Baha'i House of Worship! This beautiful North Shore attraction, surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains, was nominated to be considered as one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois. Introduced by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism during the Illinois Governor's Conference in February, the Seven Wonders of Illinois is an initiative that invited consumers to determine the most unique travel destinations in all of Illinois. Throughout the entire month of March, the public was invited to cast their votes for their favorite attractions in each region of the state. The Baha'i House of Worship was one of two finalists chosen to represent the Chicagoland region. For more information about all the destinations being considered as one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois, or to receive the all new Illinois Travel Guide, please visit www.enjoyillinois.com.

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Member Spotlight Miracles by Appointment 880 Laurel Ln., Northbrook 847-727-3850 www.magicmiller.com Get to know one of the North Shore's best kept secrets. Bob Miller "Miracles by Appointment". Bob's definition of a magician is "a person who does things which are impossible, or at least they appear to be impossible when he or she is doing them." One of the many highlights of his magic career is having three color photos of his magic in an article in Fortune magazine about business people who also were magicians. "My favorite type of magical entertainment is strolling during a cocktail party or open house. Very few people have seen magic performed so close. It's very satisfying to walk up to strangers who have no idea what to expect and to have them laughing and amazed within a minute or two." That's why Miracles by Appointment is more than just a magic show.

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Bureau Welcomes New Partners
The following businesses have recently joined Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau as Preferred Partners. Please help us build a bigger and stronger Bureau by letting us know of any businesses or industry contacts who you believe would benefit from becoming one of our Preferred Partners. Please contact Jennifer Williams, CNSCVB Sales Manager at jwilliams@cnscvb.com or call 847-763-0011 x 22 with any questions.

Raven & Dove 1143 Greenleaf Ave. Wilmette Randi Schwartz 847-251-9550 Prudential Preferred Properties 850 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka Lorna Widdes 847-881-8049 Skokie Theatre Music Foundation 7924 N. Lincoln Ave. Skokie Mickey Kesselman 847-677-7761

Re/Max 2401 Colony Northbrook Carolyn Topick 847-858-5604 Coldwell Banker 1508 Sherman Ave. Evanston Dan Balys 847-316-8505 Koenig & Strey GMAC 2528 Green Bay Rd. Evanston Bonnie Wilson 847-556-5813

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