Dear Friend,

April was an awesome month with a record crowd coming out for Easter Sunday plus a full house for the Marshall Vente Quartet performing in The Jazz Room. As the weather gets warmer (we hope) let us make May even better together!

» Celebrate Mother's Day

Sunday, May 14th, 2017

Adults: $26
Children: $12

Yes, its that time of year to celebrate all of the Moms for their hard work. What better way then to take them over to Sawa's Old Warsaw for Slice Roast Pork with Mushroom Gravy?

Reservations are taken every 1/2 hour, which are filling up very quickly. Be sure to call 708.343.9040 today to make reservations today!

Click to view the Mother's Day poster online.

» Chicago Chopin Foundation

The Chicago Chopin Foundation along with the Grant Park Conservancy invite all lovers of culture and history to the Chopin Garden in Grant Park for the Great Constitutional Concert on Saturday, May 6th at 2 p.m. after the conclusion of the Polish Constitutional Day Parade.

The program will include:

-- A historical performance titled “May 3rd Declaration” by the “Polonia” Song And Dance Group under the direction of Iwona Puc
-- Piano recital by pianist Konrad Binienda of Chopin’s most beautiful compositions
-- A collection of Chopin’s songs performed by Marta Witosławska, solo singer from Krakow
-- A concert of patriotic songs performed by the choir with the audience
-- Traditional garden party in the Chopin Garden
-- The event will be hosted by MC Zbigniew Banas
-- A concert is a family event where we showcase happiness and traditions but not political views, and we wish everyone a great time

The Chopin Garden is located in Grant Park Michigan Avenue and 11th Street - You can look us up at www.ChopinGarden.com and Facebook "Chicago Chopin Foundation".

» May Jazz Schedule

Just a quick note that the MAY LIVE JAZZ event will be held on Thursday, June 1st starting at 7 p.m. with the Nuclear Jazz Quarktet. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a $10 donation at the door for all guests.

Thursday, May 4 - LIONEL HAMPTON - This evening's presentation by Jim Curto is "Lionel Hampton."

Thursday, May 11 - THE JAZZ SIDE OF HARRY JAMES - Tonight's presentation by Perry Huntoon looks at the jazz side of trumpeter Harry James' playing.

Thursday, May 18 - THE TRUMPET - This evening's presentation by guest presenter/musician, James Hatfield is "The Trumpet".

Thursday, May 25 - A NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD - Tonight, society president Ian Tiele takes an audio-visual look at some of the live jazz recorded at New York's famous Village Vanguard club.

More information can be found online at the BJS schedule http://www.BrookfieldJazz.org/schedule.html

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Cynthia Cygan from Chicago, IL
Price Compare]  Excellent!!
[Favorite Entree] The pierogi
[Least Favorite] None! They are all so good!!

Frank Fandl from Homer Glen, IL
[Price Compare]  The best can't be beat
[Favorite Entree] The duck (on Sundays)
[Service Quality] Service is always great

Bill Miarecki from Downers Grove, IL
[Service Quality] Service was good. Keep in mind this is a buffet
[Staff Changes] I think your staff is great. Sometime staff or patrons have bad days. I just let it go and enjoy the food
[Additional Comments] I have been coming there since 73 and things are always good

Michael Bush from Chicago, IL
[Price Compare] Great food, with a great selection... Well worth the price!
[Favorite Entree] Potato Pancakes were the bomb...
[Service Quality] Christine was our server... Polite, cheery, attentive and on the ball... A credit to your establishment