September 8, 2008

Game On

Cat & Mouse Game Store Opens

You come from a long line of Bunco champs and Scrabble pros.

Now junior can make his/her play at Cat & Mouse. The just-opened Bucktown shop sells nonelectronic games for all ages. Its specialty: little-known strategy, board, party, and card games alongside classics like Monopoly, jigsaws, brainteasers, and activity books.

Use the store’s demo library to try before you buy or up the ante at Family Game Days, where you can challenge other clans.

After all, you’re in it to win it.

Cat & Mouse, 2212 West Armitage Avenue, at Leavitt Street (773-384-4454 or catandmousegamestore.com).

ENTER
Project Kiddie Couture
What: Amateur kids’ clothing design competition seeks color sketches from contestants of all ages; the winning outfit will be sold at M and Em’s boutique.
Why: Be in, not out.
When: Submit sketch by Sept. 15; winners will be contacted by Sept. 30.
Where: Mail sketch to M and Em’s, 490 N. Main St. (630-469-6040).

SEE
Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear
What: Puppetry, animation, performers, and music tell the story of a doctor who helps a father and daughter after a freak accident.
Why: It’s what’s up, Doc.
When: Thru Oct. 19. Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard St., b/t Armour & Noble Sts. Tickets at 312-850-8440 ext. 111 or online at redmoon.tix.com.

MUNCH
Blue Water Grill Family-Friendly Menu
What: Kids under 12 pay their age to eat sliders, potstickers, Cracker Jack sundaes, and more.
Why: Taste not, want not.
When: Daily, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 520 N. Dearborn St., at Grand Ave. (312-777-1400).