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Chicago

Friday December 20
Croatian Sensations, is hosting a party at Joy Blue, located at the corner of Irving Park and Southport. Admission is $30 and includes top shelf from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. For your listening pleasure, Ludi Ritam will be performing starting promptly at 9:00 p.m. and finishing at 12:00 a.m. Unless you crave for more, then they will be playing all night util 2:00 a.m. So make sure to get there early and make good use of that $30 bucks! Samar will be at the door to greet you all night. So see you there! For more information contactIvica Rukavina at BigCro@aol.com.

Wednesday December 25
Hrvatska Loza is hosting a party on Christmas night at the Croatian Center. Party starts at9:00 p.m. and features holiday favorites Bob and Buco, and DJ Kristina. For more information,contact Buco Kuzmanovic at: Boris_Kuzmanovic@mgic.com.

Saturday December 28
Croatian table tennis star Zoran Primorac will be returning to Chicago to compete in the Killerspin Extreme Table Tennis Championships. Zoran visited Chicago this summer and did two amazing exhibitions, one at St. Jerome's Croatian Church in Bridgeport. The Extreme Championships starts at 5:30 p.m. at the UIC Pavilion and will feature 16 of the world's best players and a rematch of the World Championships. We hope you can make it. If you want more information about the event, visit http://www.killerspin.com for details on the event. To buy tickets, visit Ticketmaster athttp://www.ticketmaster.com. Links open in new window.

Saturday December 28
Prljavo Kazaliste, a legendary Croatian rock band will be performing at the Croatian Cultural Center, located on 2845 Devon Ave, starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For ticket reservations and information e-mail Bruno Rasic at: BruRasic@aol.com or call the Croatian Cultural Center at (773)338-3839.

Tuesday December 31
Mullen's, located on 7301 North Western, is sponsoring a Croatian New Year's Bash featuring the always-delightful sounds of Bob & Buco. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. and close at 2:00 a.m. Advance admission is $40 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and includes a buffet and an open bar. Open bar closes after 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $50 at the door. Tickets can only be purchased at Mullen's. Mullen's recommends that tickets be purchased as soon as possible for catering purposes. For more information and to buy tickets call Mullen's at (773)275-2113.

Tuesday December 31
Come celebrate the new year in an elegant evening filled with rich food, fine champagne, and festive music. Open bar from 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The music for this magnificent evening will be provided by "MORE" of New York. Dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m.and a buffet will be prepared shortly after midnight. There also will be a champagne toast at midnight to welcome the arrival of the new year. All of this is included in a ticket price of $100. Tickets can be purchased by contacting: Rudolf Jambrusic (847)583-9537, Ivan Vasilj (773)764-1775, or by calling the Croatian Cultural Center at (773)338-3839.

Saturday January 11, 2003
The Croatian Cultural Center will be holding a concert featuring Petar Graso. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. For more information, e-mail Bruno Rasic at BruRasic@aol.com.

Saturday March 15, 2003
The Croatian American Association will be holding its annual banquet at the Croatian Cultural Center. For more information, visit the CAA's website at: http://www.caausa.org or contact Anthony Peraica, at (773)735-1700. Link opens in a new window.

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Tuesday December 31
A New Year's Eve celebration and dinner will be held at Sacred Heart Croatian Parish, locatedn 917 North 49th Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and a prime rib dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m. There will also be complimentary champagne. Musical entertainment will be provided byChicago's own "Mario & David!" Admission is $40. For more information, contact Karlo at: (414)259-9467.

Tuesday December 31
The American Croatian Lodge "Kardinal Alojzije Stepinac" and the American Croatian Soccer Club "Croatia Cleveland" are jointly hosting a NewYear's Eve party at the American Croatian Lodge "Kardinal A. Stepinac" in Eastlake. Entertainment will be provided by our local band "Slatka Tajna" and popular Croatian singer Alen Nizetic and his band "Exotic" from Croatia. Admission is $75 for adults and $50 for guests under 18. Cost includes dinner and open bar. Cocktails will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7:30 p.m.Hors D'oeuvres will be served again around midnight. For more information and for reservations, contact Dubrovnik Gardens at (440)946-3366, or contact the Croatian Soccer Club at (440)975-8057 or e-mail the following individuals: JMARUSIC1@aol.com, dculina@aol.com, or bodula@aol.com.

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April 2003
The Croatian American Association will be holding its annual "Croatian Days on the Hill".For more information about Days on the Hill and the CAA, visit their website at http://www.caausa.org. Link opens in a new window.