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December 1 - December 4
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Thursday, December 1 Bello Tea - 2 Year Anniversary Come and help us celebrate our 2nd Anniversary through December 4th!!! Tea Sampling and some snacks. Everything is on SALE. Many new items were added for your holiday shopping. Free Shipping Online Orders or 20% off Tea & 10% off Accessories*! * In store only. Can not be combined with Free Shipping on Online Orders
Avec Panache - Shopping Night to Benefit SEASPAR! 20% of all sales 5-9pm will go to SEASPAR.
Brigantine Gallery - Family Paint and Play (Ages 8 and up) 7-9pm. $20
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment: Glenn & Ross
Ballydoyle Irish Pub- Live Entertainment: Kevin Presbrey 8:30pm.
The Cellar Door - Live Entertainment Friday, December 2 Knitche - Beginning Crochet Dishcloth 10am-12pm. $25 plus materials. Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole 5-7pm - Deep Six 9pm Blissful Sacred Space & Spa - BellyDance with Bella Mavi 6:30-7:30pm & 7:45-8:45pm. No previous dance experience necessary. $10 pre-pay, $15 at the door. RSVP 708-654-3733 Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, 7-9:00pm. $20.
Fair Game - Friday Night Magic Tournament 7-11pm.
Two Way Street Coffee House - Live Entertainment: Lil' Rev 8:15pm. $7 Saturday, December 3 Visit with Santa in his Gingerbread House at Main & Curtiss 12-3pm. Dream Interiors - Dream Christmas Open House, join us for a weekend of great decorating tips, gift ideas, complimentary gift wrapping and more Tivoli Theatre - "It's a Wonderful Life" 1:30pm. Proceeds from these two presentations are donated to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank, a resource to provide home furnishings for neighbors in need. Donation is $5.00.
Knitche - Beginning Knitting 10:30am-12pm. $36 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/3 & 12/10).
- Cabling without a Cable Needle 2:30-3:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent and some experience knitting traditional cables. $15 plus materials.
Brigantine Gallery - Children's Painting Classes 12:00-1:30pm.
Two Way Street Coffee House: Sing Arounds 2-4pm $1
Zest at Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Music 6:30pm.
Fair Game - Free Open Gaming 7pm to Midnight Balllydoyle Irish Pub: Live Entertainment: Irish Dancers 7pm The New Invaders 9pm
Sunday, December 4 Breakfast with Santa - Choose your Restaurant and Make Your Reservation Now! 9 - 10 am Lemon Tree (Zest Caf�) 630-969-9869 10 - 11 am Pinecone Cottage & Tea House 630-963-9130 11- 12 pm Gatto's Restaurant & Bar 630-515-6400 12 - 1 pm Emmett's Ale House 630-434-8500 Complimentary Carriage Rides 12-3pm. Board at the NW Corner of Main and Curtiss. Visit with Santa in his new Gingerbread House at Main & Curtiss 1-3pm. Tivoli Theatre - "It's a Wonderful Life" 1:30pm. Proceeds from these two presentations are donated to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank, a resource to provide home furnishings for neighbors in need. Donation is $5.00.
Dream Interiors - Dream Christmas Open House, join us for great decorating tips, gift ideas, complimentary gift wrapping and moreKnitche - Lace Knitting 12-1:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $30 plus materials for 2 sessions, first session is longer than the second (12/4 12-1:30pm, 12/11 12-1pm). - Toe-Up Socks 1:30-3:00pm. Pre-requisite: My First Socks or equivalent. Skills taught - 2 needle cast-on, circular knitting. $36 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/4 & 12/18). |
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December 5 - December 11
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Monday, December 5
Knitche - "Ugg - like Mittens 6-7pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent, experience knitting circularly on double-points or 2 circs helpful. $25 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/5 & 12/12).
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm at the store
DLD Dance Center - Ladies Night Dance Classes6:15-7pm. $10 per student per class Pre-Registration Required.
Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Society presents "The Interrupters" by Steve James. The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Admission $5 for members & $9 for non-members.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub: Darts Tourney 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 6
Knitche - Luxurious Mink/Cashmere Infinity Wrap. 9-10:30am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or equivalent. $18 plus materials.
- Beginning Knitting 5:30-7pm. $36 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/6 & 12/13).
Wednesday, December 7
Scarletti's Italian Kitchen - 1 year Anniversary Celebration through December 10th! We will be celebrating with food specials, raffles and fun!
Knitche - Kitchener Mattress Provision 9-10am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or equivalent. $25 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/10 & 12/14)
- Harmonia's Rings Cowl 1-2:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $36 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/7 & 12/14).
- Crocheted Sampler Cowl - 6-7pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Crochet or equivalent. $25 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/7 & 12/14).
Brigantine Gallery - Children's Painting Classes 4:00-5:30pm.
Runners Grove - Run club, 6:30pm.
Zest Cafe at Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Entertainment 6:30pm
Dream Interiors - All Wrapped Up 7-9pm. $20. Ever want to know the secret way to make those designer bows so you can have the prettiest gift at the party? We will show you, hands on, how to do what we do!
The Cellar Door - Trivia Night 7:30pm.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub- Open Mic 8:30pm
Thursday, December 8
Knitche - Painted Ruffles Scarf 9-10am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $25 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/8 & 12/15).
Brigantine Gallery - Family Paint and Play (Ages 8 and up) 7-9pm. $20
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment: Glenn & Ross
2nd Annual Progressive Dinner -2nd Annual Progressive Dinner tickets on sale now!Ballydoyle, Lemon Tree, & Dream Interiors $50 per person
7pm- 10pm!! Lemon Tree, Dream Interiors & Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant are hosting their 2nd annual Progressive Dinner. A whole night of excellent food and entertainment!!
Dream Interiors~ Appetizers and Holiday Table Setting Workshop
Ballydoyle Irish Pub~ Dinner and Party Workshop
Lemon Tree Grocer~ Dessert and Entertainment
Call 630.810.1389 for tickets
Tivoli Theatre - West Towns Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays." 8pm. Tickets here Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Live Entertainment: Stephen Peterson 8:30pm.
The Cellar Door - Live Entertainment
Friday, December 9
Knitche - Magic Loop Method Hat 1-2:30pm. Pre-requisite:
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole 5-7pm
- Mer with FULL BAND! 9pm
Blissful Sacred Space & Spa - BellyDance with Bella Mavi 6:30-7:30pm & 7:45-8:45pm. No previous dance experience necessary. $10 pre-pay, $15 at the door. RSVP 708-654-3733
Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, 7-9:00pm. $20.
Fair Game - Friday Night Magic Tournament 7-11pm.
Two Way Street Coffee House - Live Entertainment: Heather Styka 8:15pm. $7 Saturday, December 10 Visit with Santa 12-3pm in his Gingerbread House at Main & Curtiss
Tivoli Theatre - West Towns Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays." 2pm & 8pm. Tickets hereBello Tea - Tea Sampling 9am-12pm DLD Dance Center - Line Dance Class 10:15-11am (ages 9-12. $10 pre-registration required.
- Salsa Dance Party for Adults 5-6:30pm. $10 per person or $15 for couples or pairs. Pre-registration required.
Knitche - Knitting 201. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or its equivalent. $38 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/10 & 12/17).
Brigantine Gallery - Children's Painting Classes 12:00-1:30pm.
Fair Game - Free Open Gaming 7pm to Midnight Balllydoyle Irish Pub: Live Entertainment: Kashmir 9pm
Sunday, December 11 Visit with Santa 12-3pm in his Gingerbread House at Main & Curtiss Zest Cafe - Pajama Brunch! Wear your pajamas and receive 10% off your bill. Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Family Fun Day including Irish Dancers 4pm Tivoli Theatre - West Towns Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays." 1:30pm. Tickets here - The 2011 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents Holiday Inn (1942) 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. As part of its annual Holiday Classic Film Festival, the Tivoli Theatre presents Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. Come early and sing-a-long with our Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Admission is $5.00 Knitche - Beaded Knitting 1-2:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $18 plus materials. - 3-Hour Hat 5-7pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent. $25 plus materials. |
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December 12 - December 18
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Monday, December 12
Knitche - Intro to Cabling 9-10am. $25 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/12 & 12/19)
DLD Dance Center - Ladies Night Dance Classes6:15-7pm. $10 per student per class Pre-Registration Required.
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm at the store
Tivoli Theatre - The 2011 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents Remember the Night (1940) 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. As part of its annual Holiday Classic Film Festival, the Tivoli Theatre presents Remember the Night, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray. Come early and sing-a-long with our Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Admission is $5.00
Ballydoyle Irish Pub: Darts Tourney 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 13
Knitche - Cabling without a Cable Needle 2:30-3:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and some experience knitting traditional cables. $15 plus materials. Two Way Street Coffee House - 2nd Tuesday Song Circle 7-9pm $1.
Wednesday, December 14 Knitche - Beaded Knitting 11-12:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $18 plus materials.
- 3-Hour Hat 6-8pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent. $25 plus materials.
Tivoli Theatre - The 2011 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents White Christmas (1954) 1:30, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. As part of its annual Holiday Classic Film Festival, the Tivoli Theatre presents White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Come early and sing-a-long with our Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Admission is $4.00 for the 1:30 & 4:00 p.m. shows and $5.00 for the 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. shows.
Brigantine Gallery - Children's Painting Classes 4:00-5:30pm.
Runners Grove - Run club, 6:30pm. The Cellar Door - Trivia Night 7:30pm.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub- Open Mic 8:30pm
Thursday, December 15 Knitche - Stay Put Booties 10am-12pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $25 plus materials.
Brigantine Gallery - Family Paint and Play (Ages 8 and up) 7-9pm. $20
Tivoli Theatre - The 2011 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. As part of its annual Holiday Classic Film Festival, the Tivoli Theatre presents National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Randy Quaid. Come early and sing-a-long with our Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Admission is $5.00 Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment: Glenn & Ross
Ballydoyle Irish Pub- Live Entertainment: John Arthur and Dave Kelly 8:30pm.
The Cellar Door - Live Entertainment Friday, December 16 Knitche - Turned on to Tunisian 1-2:30pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Crochet or equivalent. $18 plus materials.
Balllydoyle Irish Pub: Aidan O'Toole 5-7pm
- 9pm North Of EightBlissful Sacred Space & Spa - BellyDance with Bella Mavi 6:30-7:30pm & 7:45-8:45pm. No previous dance experience necessary. $10 pre-pay, $15 at the door. RSVP 708-654-3733 Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, 7-9:00pm. $20.
Fair Game - Friday Night Magic Tournament 7-11pm.
Two Way Street Coffee House - Live Entertainment: Open Mike Open at 7:30pm for sign0ups. first come, first served. Show starts at 8pm. $7 Saturday, December 17 Visit with Santa 12-3pm in his Gingerbread House at Main & Curtiss Bello Tea - Tea Sampling 9am-12pm Knitche - Beginning Crochet Dishcloth 10am-12pm. $25 plus materials.
Brigantine Gallery - Children's Painting Classes 12:00-1:30pm.
Two Way Street Coffee House: Sing-Around 2-4pm $1
Zest at Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Music 6:30pm
Fair Game - Free Open Gaming 7pm to Midnight Balllydoyle Irish Pub: Live Entertainment: Epic 9pm.
Sunday, December 18 Visit with Santa 12-3pm in his Gingerbread House at Main & Curtiss Knitche - Speed Knitting 12-1pm. $15 bring yarn from home and appropriate needles. |
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December 19 - December 25
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Monday, December 19
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm at the store
Ballydoyle Irish Pub: Darts Tourney 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 20
Knitche - Kids' Beginning Knitting (ages 8-13) 1-2:15pm. $30 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/20 & 12/27).
Wednesday, December 21
Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Fresh Holiday Centerpiece Workshop 1pm. Make a Williamsburg inspired living Centerpiece for your Holiday table and enjoy our Early American Christmas Tea after you've finished creating your masterpiece. $50/person.
Runners Grove - Run club, 6:30pm.
Zest at Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Music 6:30pm
The Cellar Door - Trivia Night 7:30pm.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub- Open Mic 8pm
Thursday, December 22
Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Fresh Holiday Centerpiece Workshop 1pm. Make a Williamsburg inspired living Centerpiece for your Holiday table and enjoy our Early American Christmas Tea after you've finished creating your masterpiece. $50/person.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Original Songwriters Showcase 8:30pm. Friday, December 23 Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Fresh Holiday Centerpiece Workshop 1pm. Make a Williamsburg inspired living Centerpiece for your Holiday table and enjoy our Early American Christmas Tea after you've finished creating your masterpiece. $50/person.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole 5-7pm -Sugar High 9pm. Blissful Sacred Space & Spa - BellyDance with Bella Mavi 6:30-7:30pm & 7:45-8:45pm. No previous dance experience necessary. $10 pre-pay, $15 at the door. RSVP 708-654-3733 Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, 7-9:00pm. $20.
Fair Game - Friday Night Magic Tournament 7-11pm. Two Way Street Coffee House - Live Entertainment: Chris McIntosh & Alvin McGovern, Cathy Jones and their guests. 8:15pm, $7
Saturday, December 24
Finish your last minute shopping! Check with stores for Christmas Eve hours.
Sunday, December 25 
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December 26 - December 31
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Monday, December 26
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm at the store
Ballydoyle Irish Pub: Darts Tourney 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 27
Knitche - Kids' Beginning Knitting (ages 8-13) 1-2:15pm. $30 plus materials for 2 sessions (12/20 & 12/27).
Wednesday, December 28
Runners Grove - Run club, 6:30pm.
Zest at Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Music 6:30pm
The Cellar Door - Trivia Night 7:30pm.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub- Open Mic 9pm
Thursday, December 29
Friday, December 30
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole 5-7pm - Good to Go 9pm. Blissful Sacred Space & Spa - BellyDance with Bella Mavi 6:30-7:30pm & 7:45-8:45pm. No previous dance experience necessary. $10 pre-pay, $15 at the door. RSVP 708-654-3733 Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, 7-9:00pm. $20.
Fair Game - Friday Night Magic Tournament 7-11pm. Two Way Street Coffee House - Live Entertainment: Pete Norman's Post Christmas Blues Fest. 8:15pm, $7
Saturday, December 31 New Years Eve!
Make Your Dinner Reservations Today at one of our many dining locationsand stay to watch the ball drop!
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Brill Babies 9pm.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS
Painting with Lights Spectacular
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Devry Inc. Tivoli Theatre BankFinancial ComEd Community Bank of Downers Grove Rotary Club of Downers Grove Sara Lee Corporation TKDA Engineering * Architecture * Planning Bob Carter's Auto Body, Inc. University of Aesthetics
Visit with Santa in his new Gingerbread House
Saturday 12-3pm on December 3, 10 & 17
Sunday 1-3pm on December 4
Sunday 12-3pm on December 11 & 18.
Complimentary Carriage Rides
December 4 12-3pm
Board at the NW corner of Main and Curtiss
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2012 EVENTS
Indoor Sidewalk Sale
January 12-15
ICE FESTIVAL
February 11 & 12
April 1st
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Did You Know?
In A 2008 study conducted by Civic Economics and commissioned by Local First Grand Rapids found that when 100 dollars were spent at a nonlocal business, only $43 stayed in the community and the rest leaked out. When 100 dollars were spent at a local business, $68 stayed in the local economy.
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CELEBRATIONS
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Scarletti's Italian Kitchen
994 Warren Avenue
630-515-1400
2 Year Anniversary Bello Tea
5111 Main Street
(630) 445-1200
COMING SOON
POSH KIDS
5116b Main Street
(630) 533-2968
SMOKEY TOMATO
CAFE & CATERING 1028 Curtiss Street
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Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation 933A Curtiss St. Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.downtowndg.org630-725-0991   
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