 Q2Nite's Live JazzThursday, September 2 & Thursday, September 16 7:30 & 8:45pm On the first and third Thursdays of the month, Q2 presents a live
jazz performance series featuring some of Chicago's top jazz
artists paired up for this unique series of musical duets. Artists perform
two sets at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. and admission is free.
Q2 is an intimate cocktail lounge located just off the lobby of the
Homestead. This warm, cozy spot is perfect for a quiet drink, light
supper, or an impromptu cocktail gathering with friends. Guests can
order from either the eclectic bar menu or from the Quince dinner menu.
9/2/10: Petra van Nuis (vocalist) Andy Brown (guitar)
9/16/10: Steve Rashid (piano/vocal) & Don Stiernberg (guitar/mandolin)
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5% Day Benefits Communityworks!
Tuesday, September 7
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Last call before Fall...
Evanston
Downtown Tours
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: Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, September 11
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
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Stop in for some weekend fun...
September 11 & 12
12:30 - 4:30pmFree Kid's
Demos!!
Saturday: Fun with Sculpey & Tissue Paper Flowers!
Sunday: Face Painting & Model Magic Creations!
Blick Art Materials
1755 Maple Ave.
847.425.9100
www.dickblick.com
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Sunday, September 12
Theatre & Interpretation Center
@ Northwestern University
4-7pm
Don't miss Evanston's first festival showcasing more than a dozen local performing arts groups! Read more...Purchase admission that is redeemable for discounted subscriptions & tickets available only the night of the event! It's like attending for FREE!
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 Join us for a
Progressive Ribbon Cutting to Welcome
THREE New & Neighboring Businesses!
Tuesday, September 14
5:30pm
Downtown Evanston will celebrate the opening of FlowersFlowers, Grateful Yoga and My Panini, all located within a few doors of each other on the 1100 block of Davis. Please join us as Alderman Don Wilson officiates a ribbon cutting to welcome these new businesses to the downtown Evanston community.
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Edzo's Gets Bon Appetit Shout-out
Bon Appetit magazine named downtown Evanston's own Edzo's Burger Shop
(1571 Sherman Ave., 847.864.3396) in their top "Delicious Cheap Eats in
Chicago!" Read the article. Congratulations Edzo's!
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Pensiero Ristorante Announces New Executive Chef
 Michael Pure, Owner of Margarita European Inn, has selected
Christian Fantoni as the permanent Executive Chef of Pensiero Ristorante.
Fantoni, a native of Bergamo, Italy, will replace the day-to-day contribution of
restaurant consultant Alan Lake, creator of the well-received summer menu.
"Lake will remain on as a consultant to me," says Owner Michael
Pure. "He will advise me and discuss new projects. Operations are under the
watchful eye of General Manager Emlyn Thomas."
Pure notes that although the restaurant always served Italian food,
Fantoni will be the first Italian chef in the restaurant's history, and with
Fantoni on board he looks forward to elevating the restaurant to the standards
established by Chef Peggy Ryan.
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 Market Fresh Books
700 Church St.
Used books and multimedia sold by the poundwww.marketfreshbooks.com
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Leave Your Car at Home for Car Free Day
Wednesday, September 22
 For the 2010 Chicagoland Car-Free Day, the
Active Transportation Alliance is partnering with the City of Evanston, CTA,
Metra, Pace, RTA and communities around the region to shine a spotlight on ways
of getting around without driving. The residents of Evanston are invited to
take the Chicagoland Car-Free Day Pledge,
no matter if they already walk, bike or take public transit. By taking the
pledge, residents are eligible to receive special discounts from businesses like
Sports Authority, Argo Tea and I-GO Car Sharing.In
addition to taking the pledge, Evanston will be holding a car-free promotional
event at the 909 Davis Building from 6-9 a.m. and a rally at 8 a.m. on
Chicagoland Car-Free Day. The rally will be full of surprises including
appearances and speeches by local officials, free food and drinks, free bike
repairs, an extra bike parking corral, bike raffle and more!Visit
www.activetrans.org/carfree to
take the car-free pledge and learn about the special offers available to
everyone who takes the Evanston Car-Free pledge.
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Paint
the Town Purple!
Pep Rally, Thursday, Sept. 23, 6pm
Evanston Day at Ryan Field, Saturday, Sept. 25
Northwestern University and
the City of Evanston are teaming up to "Paint Evanston Purple," when the
Wildcats take on the Chippewas of Central Michigan and host Evanston Day at Ryan
Field (1501 Central Ave.) Game time TBD.Come show your support, help fill Ryan Field to capacity, and enjoy some
great football (Evanston residents receive $17 discounted tickets!) To gear up
for the big game, a Pep Rally has been planned for Thursday, September 23 at 6
pm at the Rotary International World Headquarters (1560 Sherman Ave).
Cheerleaders, coaches, players and the Northwestern marching band will kick off the Evanston Day celebration!
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
Saturday, September 4
7:30am-1:00pm
Voted Best Suburban Farmers' Market
by Chicago Magazine, August, 2010
 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! Location: University Place and Oak Ave.
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