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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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Where to use your Downtown Evanston Gift Card!
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Purchasers of the gift card also receive a "Passport to Downtown Evanston" featuring valuable offers from businesses that welcome the gift card.
Don't forget, Gift Cards make great gifts for teachers, coaches, employees, clients and customers as well as friends and family.
Gift cards may be purchased Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the Downtown Evanston office at 820 Davis St., suite 151; and Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Bank and Trust at 820 Church St. The card is available in denominations from $5 to $500 and can be purchased with Visa, MasterCard and Discover. |
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WineStyles offers up a globe-trotting selection of wines to taste
|  On Friday, January 7 in 1927, the Harlem Globe Trotters played their first game in Hinckley, Illinois. On this night in 2011, WineStyles offers up a selection of wines from every corner of the globe so you can globe trot yourself, without ever leaving town. NOTE: They do not permit dribbling in their establishment - but, they do believe featured wines will be a slam-dunk! This is a free event and wines will be open between 6 and 8pm.
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WineStyles * 1741 Sherman Avenue * 847.328.4400 * www.winestyles.net/evanston
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Music Institute of Chicago welcomes Julia Bentley and Friends, Saturday, January 8, 7:30pm
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Julia Bentley and Friends
January 08, 2011, 7:30 PM - Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave.
Mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley's virtuosic program includes work by George Rochberg, a Laura Schwendinger premiere,and George Crumb's Madrigals, Books I-IV. Read more and purchase tickets>
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Ultimate Chicken Bar under new management and celebrates two-year anniversary
|  The Ultimate Chicken Bar is under new management and celebrates two years in Downtown Evanston with a new menu and Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, January 10. Stop on by to say hello to new manager, Terry, and enjoy a FREE chicken burger while supplies last! Their chicken burgers are made from all natural white chicken breast ground fresh daily.
In addition to the new items, the Ultimate Chicken Bar offers a menu selection for dine-in, take out and catering orders. For phone and online orders they offer delivery within the Evanston area with no minimum order. www.ultimatechickenbar.com
Ultimate Chicken Bar * 1739 Sherman Ave. * 847.715.2490 * 11:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Save three lives by donating blood on "01ElevenEleven"
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On "01ElevenEleven" you can save three lives! The mobile donation truck will be parked outside Turin Bicycle on 1027 Davis St. from 12pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 11.
Prepare for your donation by eating well, being hydrated, and bring a valid ID. For more information: www.turinbicycle.com
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FlowersFlowers End of Year SALE is going on Now!
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FlowersFlowers' end of year SALE through January 15: All holiday cards are 50% off (stock up and save them for next year!) And, they still have paperwhite and amaryllis bulbs.....50% off while they last!
FlowersFlowers * 1110 Davis St. * 847.328.7110 * www.flowers-flowers.com
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Pivot Point Academy Open House, Saturday, January 15, 10am - 1:30pm
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Attend our open house and see why a Pivot Point cosmetology education is right for you.
* Learn about our cosmetology and esthetics programs
* Discover exclusive Pivot Point educational opportunities and
career path
* Hear testimonials from current students and much more!
Attend to learn more. R.S.V.P. at 847-905-5375 or on Facebook |
| Trigger point Basics - Sunday, January 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. |  Trigger point Basics - Sunday, January 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
More than 60 years of medical research has shown that myofascial trigger points are the primary cause of most of our pain, stiffness and muscle weakness. However, most people-including most doctors-don't know anything about them. The good news is that we can treat our own trigger points using simple massage therapy techniques and simple exercises. Learn how at this introductory workshop. $30 Register online. |
Grateful Yoga * 1108 Davis St. * 847.847.1810 * www.gratefulyoga.com
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| Bistro Bordeaux Chef at Whole Foods Market, Jan. 19, 6-7:30pm |  Tim Vidrio executive chef of downtown Evanston's Bistro Bordeaux brings his philosophy, "start with great product, and make great food" to the Whole Foods Market Downtown Evanston cooking classroom. Don't worry about breaking your New Year's resolution- you'll taste and learn to prepare a healthier side of French cuisine.This is a rare opportunity to experience the delicious cuisine of one of Evanston's acclaimed chefs for FREE. Please register at the Customer Service desk before Sunday, January 16 for a chance to win a Bistro Bordeaux gift card.
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Next Theatre presents Madagascar, January 20 - February 20, 2011
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Directed by Kimberly Senior
Midwest Premiere
January 20 - February 20, 2011 Director Kimberly Senior and internationally recognized playwright J.T. Rogers, the pair who brought you The Overwhelming, team up again to offer audiences another gripping thriller. In the same hotel room overlooking the Spanish steps in Rome, three Americans across three different moments in time find themselves alone. Read more>
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Evanston Symphony Orchestra's "Songs of Heaven," Sunday, January 30, 2:30 p.m.
|  The Evanston Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 150th birthday of Gustav Mahler with his nostalgically beautiful Fourth Symphony in the second concert in the ESO's 65th anniversary season. Michelle Areyzaga sings the soprano solo in its folksong finale depicting a child's view of heaven. Gwyneth Walker's song cycle, The Promised Land, which was composed for Ms. Areyzaga and the ESO, also concludes with a vision of heaven. The ESO is proud to present this exciting world premiere! Read more>
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Who is Downtown Evanston?
Downtown Evanston provides marketing and management services to the downtown Evanston Illinois district and is a 501(c) (6) non-profit corporation. The district that Downtown Evanston is responsible for is the Special Service Area 4 (SSA4), Illinois' equivalent of a Business Improvement District (BID). Established in 1987, Downtown Evanston is governed by a Board of Directors and works in partnership with the city of Evanston. |
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