Also meet with designer Antonietta Cervantes and have a custom couture veil, flower, hair accessory or sash made for you!

May 17-20 By Appointment:

630.790.1328 | veiledbychacha@att.net

Veiled By ChaCha Co.
Antonietta Cervantes | President | Designer
630-790-1328
www.veiledbychacha.net
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Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society
presents the
28th Annual Housewalk

Friday, May 11th, 2012
10am – 2pm and 5pm – 9pm

Tickets are $30 before May 11th, $35 day of event. Tickets available now at AliKat, Fuschia, MandEm’s, Marcel’s, through our website glenellyninfantwelfare.org, or from any Infant Welfare member. Additional information and complete details about the houses can also be found on our website.

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The new restaurant, flour+wine, will specialize in Neapolitan, wood-fired pizza and creative pasta dishes. Owner Michael Vai of Plainfield said the new restaurant will keep some of the appearance of Gratto, but will also display a modern, yet rustic look with blackboard walls for kids to write on. Vai said there will be wine, craft beer and a creative cocktail list.

Vai took over the location on Wednesday, and the restaurant is expected to open in mid-May. Vai’s, son Anthony Vai, is in California going through training to make Neapolitan pizza. Brian Goewey, a chef and partner at Ivy in Wheaton, will also be a chef and partner at the new restaurant.

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Authentic French Open-Air Experience Brings Communities, Residents Together
While Supporting Local Businesses

CHICAGO (April 19, 2012) – The world’s premiere operator of authentic French open-air markets kicks off its new 2012 season officially this weekend with the opening of the popular Wheaton French Market on Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Main and Liberty Streets. With the growing popularity of its local outdoor French markets, Bensidoun USA is also exploring adding three new Chicagoland locations this summer–in Country Club Hills, Skokie and downtown Chicago at Prudential Plaza–to its long and growing list of European-style markets that attract thousands of loyal visitors each and every week.

Public markets are synonymous with French culture and style, as expressed through the sale of fresh, locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, boutique clothing and jewelry and original arts and crafts. Bensidoun USA’s French Markets are a direct descendent of this rich and beloved tradition. Bensidoun opened its first market nearly 60 years ago outside of the City of Lights, expanding to Illinois in 1997. Today, Bensidoun USA operates more than 80 markets in the Chicagoland area, New York and of course, Paris.

“What really makes our French Markets unique is the support of the local communities where we operate,” said Sebastien Bensidoun, executive vice-president of Bensidoun USA. “Over the years, we’ve seen businesses grow and flourish in an often challenging economy. The Bensidoun family is truly devoted to supporting local small businesses and creating meaningful relationships within the communities it serves. Many of our vendor and customer relationships go back 15 years to the very beginning of our US efforts.”

Bensidoun USA operates both large and small markets—each being unique to meet the needs of the community it’s in. Regardless of size though, if you stroll through any of Bensidoun’s French Markets, you are guaranteed to experience the finest in local produce, delicacies from well-known area restaurants, freshly baked breads and pastries from artisan bakeries, and seasonal spreads from Chicagoland orchards. Visitors can continue the journey by perusing one-of-a-kind crafts to enhance home décor and unique jewelry from emerging designers. With the strong presence of favorite local shops and restaurants, attendees are guaranteed for an irreplaceable experience throughout each event.

Following is an overview of all Bensidoun USA Chicagoland markets opening for the 2012 season:

Thursday Markets:

Western Springs French Market
Hillgrove Avenue between Lawn and Grand Ave.
May 3 through October 25
2:00-7:00 p.m.

Friday Market:

Glen Ellyn Farmers Market
Adjacent to Giesche Shoe 400 Main St.
May 25 through October 26
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Saturday Markets:

Chicago Nettelhorst French Market
Nettelhorst School, Broadway and Melrose
April 21 through November 3
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Homewood French Market
Village Hall 2020 Chestnut Rd.
May 19 through October 20
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Lisle French Market
Downtown Lisle-Burlington between Spencer and Center (Metra parking lot)
April 28 through October 27
8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Lombard French Market
Metra parking Lot E. Street Charles Road between Garfield and Martha
June 2 through September 29
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

New Lenox French Market
Village Hall 1 Veterans Parkway
May 12 through October 6
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sugar Grove French Market
Village Hall 10 S. Municipal Drive
June 2 through October 13
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Wheaton French Market
Municipal Parking Lot 3, Main and Liberty
April 21 through November 10
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Wilmette French Market
Metra Parking lot, downtown Wilmette (east side of tracks at Central)
April 28 through November 3
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sunday Markets:

Villa Park French Market
On Park Boulevard, West Side of Ardmore Avenue
May 6 through October 28
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Geneva French Market
Metra parking Lot NW corner of South and 4th streets
April 22 through November 4
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

About Bensidoun USA
In 1953, Rolland Bensidoun, like his father and grandfather before him, began managing open-air markets in France. For nearly 60 years, Rolland Bensidoun expanded his operations, introducing his sons, Pascal and Sebastien to the family-run and operated business. Today, the Bensidoun family manages more than 80 markets throughout Paris and its metropolitan area, as well as in New York and the Chicagoland area. For more information, please visit http://www.bensidounusa.com/.

Contact: Julie Hamm
Julie@hensonconsulting.com
630-315-2931

Anna Treiber
Anna@hensonconsulting.com
630-315-2963

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We’ll start pouring at noon of April 22nd. The tasting lasts for four hours, no more, no less.
We really, really do stop pouring at 4pm, no exceptions.

WINE THING is not just a wine tasting, it’s an event. It only happens twice a year.
Something definitely worth getting a babysitter for.

No need to rsvp but word to the wise, come early!

Date: Sunday, April 22nd
Time: Noon to 4pm sharp
Cost: $5/person (donated to charity)

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COMING SOON! A fine stationery studio, wedding invitations

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Glen Ellyn Public Library

400 Duane St.

Lemonade Day is a free, fun, learning program that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their own business using a lemonade stand as well as fundamental lessons about life, success and themselves.

Sponsored by Spark Energy – Empowering What Matters in the Community.

Find more information on Spark Energy and Lemonade Day here:

http://www.sparkenergy.com/lemonadeday

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“Montage”  Collection
by Mon Cheri
Choose from over 70 styles in store

Special Occasion
Mother of the Bride
After 5

Now until Sun. 04/15
Join us for refreshments & coffee

Katy’s Boutique
427 Main St.    Glen Ellyn
630 469-4900

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