Who could have ever seen that coming? America's sweetheart, Sanjaya, was finally shown the door on American Idol. That just leaves six popstar-wannabes who need your love. Who do you love least this week? Who is going home Wednesday night? If you correctly pick the eliminated singer, you could win a free play! Visit our survey and tell us who is going home (and be sure to leave us your first and last name too). All entries are due by Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00pm CDT. Once the show is over, we'll draw a name at random from everyone who correctly identified the weakest Idol.

Oh, and if you take the survey, be sure to click the "exit this survey" like when you're finished so your vote is recorded.

Good Luck!

Your weather for the week, provided by the meteorologists at WFLD-TV Fox Chicago.

TUESDAY - 62 / 46 Partly Cloudy
WEDNESDAY - 54 / 40 Thunderstorms
THURSDAY - 58 / 42 Partly Cloudy
FRIDAY - 64 / 46 Sunny
SATURDAY - 70 / 51 Sunny
SUNDAY - 75 / 53 Partly Cloudy

From ECC member Geoff Dankert

The Color Purple is a courageous book: parental rape, spousal abuse, poverty and lesbian love triangles don't usually add up to mass appeal. On stage, The Color Purple, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, retains all of its courage, and blends well-chosen moments of humor and grace. Jeannette Bayardelle is amazing as Celie, the center of the story whom the audience sees gracefully age from teens to 60s. Felicia P. Fields' turn as Sofia is as powerful as her voice, and ex-"Destiny's Child" Michelle Williams brings a note of Xtina to Shug Avery's bisexual siren. The first act is perfectly paced and performed, and more than good enough to make up for a little meandering in the second act. The audience, as diverse a theatre crowd as I've ever seen, was entertained by the story and moved by the performances. They loved it. So will you.

Click here for tickets.

Sunday, April 29: Next board meeting, 4:30pm at Charlie's (we mean it this time)

Don't forget we're now accepting your annual $15 membership dues!

We have some catching up to do, so a hearty congratulations to the following long list of people:

Wed Apr 4 - Warren Brodine 54!
Sat Apr 7 - Randall Ward 53!
Wed Apr 11 - Dan Hansen 55!
Sat Apr 14 - Fred Marlman 50!
Sun Apr 15 - Andy Ulman 49.
Wed Apr 18 - Dan Hansen 59!! (no, we don't believe it either)
Sat Apr 21 - Jason Buskel 53!
Sun April 22 - Greg Hahn 54!

Dear Hoyle: I know you've probably answered this before, but what's the best way to, um, score with another member? - Hard Up

Dear HU:
There are two sure-fire ways to make a conquest: Booze and flattery. If you're more Ugly Betty and less America's Next Top Model, then I definitely suggest you go the booze route. Get your target completely loaded and you'll find them like putty in your hands. Unfortunately after that much booze, there's a lot more that'll be like putty. The other route, flattery also works well if your looks and personality don't frighten small children -- butter them up and you'll be surprised at how well they will respond. It's true that flattery will get you everywhere.

Now say your face could stop clocks and your personality is akin to a toad? Then I might suggest the next black out night at the Eagle where you can hope -- and reach -- for the best. But please let me know when you're going so I can make other plans.

If you have a question about Euchre strategy, ECC club rules, relationships or just life in general, send an e-mail to resident expert Hoyle at euchrechicago@yahoo.com. We promise all e- mails are anonymous, and the answers may just surprise you.