Thanks for all your suggestions and comments.

purrley- I did find something in ask jeeves, 2 cat shows in wisconsin which is not too far... we can go on a day trip..

Tubby & Peanut's Mom- Thanks for all the info, I'll not need any guides as my boyfriend Ilan is originally from the Chicago area, anf hid family still lives there (we will stay there). Ilan's Mon will take care of the entertaiment tickets... It's a shame you won't be there, we could have arranged a pet talk meeting...

Edwina's Secretary - Maybe you can come with us to the cat show? or maybe we can meet you andthe famous Edwina... I'll let you know when I have more detials (My boss hasn't hears my plans yet...)