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with the
Chicago Architecture
Foundation
Join an expert guide from the Chicago Architecture Foundation in exploring the old and new in the thriving retail, restaurant, office and residential center that is downtown Evanston. Well-known Chicago architects and Evanston's own designer contributed to its mix of styles, including prairie revival, Victorian, Deco, International, Tudor and French.
Tour dates: Saturdays, July 10, August 14 and September 11; Wednesdays, August 11 and September 8.
Time: 10 a.m.
Meet: Entrance of Evanston Public Library, north side of Church Street between Orrington and Chicago.
Cost: $15, $10 senior and student; Free for CAF members
Duration: 2 hours
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July, 16, @11am
The public is invited to attend as Downtown Evanston and the City of Evanston cut a ribbon in celebration of Andy's Frozen Custard's Grand Opening! Free sundaes will be served all day long!
Join us in welcoming Andy's to downtown Evanston!
Andy's Frozen Custard
719 Church Street
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 Document Destruction Event
Saturday, July 17
Safely dispose of your old personal & financial records!
The City of Evanston in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is providing a one-day document destruction event on Saturday, July 17 for residentially-generated paper, such as medical forms, bank statements, personal files, retired tax forms, etc. The event will be held from 9am to 11am at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. and there is no cost to attend. Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but please remove binders. Read more.
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NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix
Sunday, July 18 Pro Cycling and Family Fun
Downtown Evanston will be bustling all day for the annual NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix (formerly the ENH Grand Prix of Cycling). Last summer the NorthShore Grand Prix of Cycling attracted nearly 20,000 spectators for full day of professional bicycle racing. Downtown Evanston was transformed as residents and visitors cheered on more than 500 cyclists from 20 different countries in a festival-like atmosphere. Read more... |
It's Thursday, Let's Dance!
Thursday, July 15
Welcomes Angel Melendez
Red hot chili pepper salsa, merengue, bachata & all rhythms Latin
Thank you to our "Let's Dance" Sponsors!
The Brickman Group, Buffalo Wild Wings, Duxler Complete Auto Care, The Evanston Roundtable, First Northern Credit Union, Make it Better, North Shore Hotel, Northwestern University, Quartet Digital Printing, That Little Mexican Café, Uncle Dan's, WBEZ 91.5. Whole Foods Market Evanston North.
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Calling all bargain hunters!
Close to 200 Evanston merchants in both downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district will offer deals on summer inventory, featuring the ideal mix of independent shops and your favorite national chain stores.
Expect to find great deals on apparel, shoes, one-of-a-kind accessories and decorative arts, including the best in specialty designed, hand-crafted goods. Resale shoppers and antique & vintage hunters will find a variety of shops to explore. Read more.
Where to park! We recommend the convenient and inexpensive garages, as meters are only available for two hours
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How Well Do You Know the People You Met at Your Last Networking Event?
e-B.A.S.H! 7.27.2010 Enables Relationship Building!Evanston's Business Appreciation Scavenger Hunt! What is e-B.A.S.H!? e-B.A.S.H! is a unique "feet to the street" clues based scavenger hunt designed to:-
Draw 200-300+ local professionals to participate in the evening activities
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Raise awareness of local Evanston businesses with a unique story
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Create a *fun* bonding experience with a small team of newly created connections
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Connect all event attendees at final destination party
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Build the local community through business appreciation of event participants, retailers and attendees
FABULOUS PRIZE GIVEAWAYS: 4 Cubs TicketsSalon Gift CertificatesCustom JewelryDance/Fitness ClassesFine Dining Gift CertificatesPlus MUCH MUCH More
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
Saturday, July 10
7:30am-1:00pm
 Enjoy the bounty of Midwest farmers every Saturday throughout the summer! For 35 years, the Evanston Farmers' Market has been a crowd-pleaser with 30+ vendors who sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. The Market has a festive atmosphere as the air is filled with various musicians from the Evanston community. Read more about special events at the market and What's New in 2010!
"Still the best farmers market in Chicago. I tried several others this season but found myself at the EFM about once a month."
-Read on Yelp in Sept. 2009!
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Suite 151 Evanston, IL 60201
847.866.6319
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