Stars on Ice Here Feb. 23
Now in its 22nd year, the Smucker's Stars on Ice tour will present 'Live and In Color,' the all-new production featuring Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen ( pictured ) . The tour will stop at the Allstate Arena Sat., Feb. 23, for a 7:30 p.m. performance.
Cohen's will be joined by a cast of Olympic and world champions, including 1998 Olympic champion Ilia Kulik of Russia; world champion and six-time U.S. national champion Todd Eldredge; world champion and two-time Japanese national champion Yuka Sato; two-time world bronze medalist and three-time U.S. national champion Michael Weiss; world bronze medalists and three-time U.S. national pair champions Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman; and six-time Canadian national champion Jennifer Robinson, among many others.
Tickets for the performance in Rosemont start at $25 and may be purchased at the Allstate Arena box office or Ticketmaster ticket centers; by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com; or by calling 312-559-1212. Group ( 15+ ) information is available by calling 847-891-8916.
Kelly McGillis Championship in Key West
Nearly 30 teams of women and girls from across the United States, Canada, Finland, Sweden and Mexico will meet in Key West, Fla., for the 17th annual Kelly McGillis Classic International Women's & Girls' Flag Football Championship. The championship, named for and endorsed by the critically acclaimed actress and former Key West resident who starred in Top Gun, will take place Sun., Feb. 3, through Mon., Feb. 11.
New in 2008 is a competition for the association's U.S. National Team title. The winning U.S. team is to play the top international team in the World Challenge Game, also a new competition.
For more info about the event or the International Women's Flag Football Association, call 888-464-9332 ( toll-free ) , e-mail iwffa@iwffa.com or visit www.iwffa.com .
For lodging information in Key West, contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce at 800-LAST-KEY ( 800-527-8539 ) or visit www.fla-keys.com .
London to Host Gay Soccer Tourney
The Leftfooters FC team will bring the International Gay & Lesbian Football ( a.k.a. Soccer ) Association ( IGLFA ) World Championship to London Aug. 24-30.
The early-registration fee ( extended until Feb. 1 ) is 50 pounds ( approximately $100 ) plus IGLFA membership for players; 25 pounds ( approximaely $50 ) for coaches; and free for referees.
See www.londonwc2008.co.uk to register. E-mail brian@londonwc2008.co.uk for registration-related inquiries.
Seattle to Host Softball World Series
Seattle, Wash., and the Emerald City Softball Association will host the 32nd Gay Softball World Series ( GSWS ) , also known as Series 2008, Aug. 23-30, according to a press release from the the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance ( NAGAAA ) . This year's motto is 'Northwest Quest.' See www.Series2008.org .