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| Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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The perfect gift for all Occasions!
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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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Upcoming events at the Evanston History Center
|  Junior Curators, Wednesdays from January 19 - February 9, 3-5 p.m. Children grades 3-5 go behind the scenes of the EHC to learn how a museum operates and what people who work in a museum do. Along the way, participants learn how to use historical artifacts to construct knowledge about the past. The program culminates with participants working collaboratively with staff members and each other to curate their very own exhibit at the Evanston History Center. The cost of the program is $45/child. A limited amount of financial aid is available for families in need of assistance.  The Evanston History Center Presents: Your House Has a History!
A House History Research Workshop
Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 10 am-11:30 am
Learn how to uncover the history of your home in Evanston. You'll learn about resources available at EHC and even become a history detective yourself! Space is limited and reservations are required, please email and include your street address. Admission: $20 ($10 for EHC members). Membership information available at the event. |
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Evanston History Center * Charles Dawes House * 225 Greenwood Ave.* 847.475.3410
www.evanstonhistorycenter.org |
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30% OFF select merchandise at FLEE - Going on now!
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It's that time of year, time to shop the Winter Sale that just started at FLEE Bags on Davis, offering 30% off select merchandise!
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Two Great Events in January at Quince and Q2 at the Homestead
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Poetry Reading & Sunday Prix FixeSunday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m.
You are invited to the Q2 lounge for a reading by M.G. Stephen - the first Writer-in-Residence at the Homestead - featuring new poetry and selections from his recently completed cultural history and memoir about the downtown New York poetry & arts scene in the 1960s. There will be a bartender on site, and complimentary cheese platters to nibble on as you listen. Post reading, join them across the hall in Quince's main dining room for the Sunday night 3-course prix fixe $35 menu.
Wine Dinner, Thursday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. A night of food-friendly prose, delicious cuisine, and succulent wines Writer in residence, M.G. Stephens uses Chef Motto's 3-course menu as inspiration to select various bits of prose to recite in between courses throughout the dinner. $65/guest (food, wine and coffee/tea.) For reservations: 847.570.8400 |
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Three Great Classes offered at Grateful Yoga
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Intro to Yoga
Sunday, Jan 23 / Jan 30 / Feb 6, 2:30-3:45pm
$50, includes printed manual
This 3-week series provides a thorough introduction to the basic breathing techniques and postures of Hatha Yoga. Nick presents the postures in a simple but thorough manner and suggests modifications for individual needs. Each class builds on the next, and by the end you will be ready to participate in any of our Level 1 or Mellow classes. Registration required. Sign up online.
Classes also available for Mom & Baby Yoga on Saturdays, January 22 - April 30 and
Trigger Point Basics, four Sundays from January 23- February 13.
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Grateful Yoga * 1108 Davis St. * 847.847.1810 * www.gratefulyoga.com
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| Designing with Pearls at the Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio, Sunday, January 23 | 
Pearl Society presents - "Designing with Pearls"
Sunday, January 23, 3 pm - 5 pm
Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio at 623 Grove Street, Evanston
RSVP: 847-869-7920 or contact@evejewelry.com. Space limited.
Designing with pearls is a fascinating subject to most of our members. Pearl Society founder Eve Alfillé will share some of her approaches, and contrast them with those of some other designers who also seek out exotic pearls. In addition, this hands-on session will introduce some new techniques, such as 'caged pearls', that members may want to try. Materials and instruction will be available, but please reserve ahead as seating is limited. Refreshments will be served.
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| CTA wants to hear from you! Public meeting, January 27, 6-8:30 p.m. | 
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is proposing to make improvements, subject to the availability of funding, to the North Red and Purple Lines. The improvements are proposed in order to bring the existing transit stations, track systems and structures into a state of good repair from the track structure immediately north of Belmont station to the Linden terminal (9.5 miles). This project is one part of CTA's effort to extend and enhance the entire Red Line.
Attend the public scoping meeting in Evanston on Thursday, January 27, 6-8:30 p.m., Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Residents will learn more about the project and provide feedback on the proposed alternatives, the purpose and need for the project and the environmental and community impacts to be evaluated. The input will help define the environmental studies to be considered in the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 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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Reserve your space TODAY for Wine & Chocolate Night at WineStyles!
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An event SO BIG, they're doing it twice! WineStyles invites you to join them for yet another delicious Wine & Chocolate Night when they''ll be tasting a variety of Red, White and Bubbly wines along with dark chocolate, darker chocolate, white chocolate and those famous truffles from Mary McMahon, the former pastry chef from Trio and current chef at Now We're Cookin'.
Be sure to stop in and reserve your prepaid spot early. $15 Non-Members, $10 Members, cash only. This event will run between 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, February 11th & Saturday, February 12th. This event sells out. Don't wait!
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WineStyles * 1741 Sherman Avenue * 847.328.4400
www.WineStyles.net/Evanston
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Next Theatre presents Madagascar, January 20 - February 20, 2011
|  By J.T. Rogers
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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Tea Service at Pensiero Ristorante extended through April by Popular Demand
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While afternoon tea was originally planned as a holiday promotion, it has proven so popular at Pensiero Ristorante, the traditional tea service will continue throughout the Spring.
Pensiero Ristorante will offer a traditional Afternoon Tea service on the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon of the month in the Grand Parlor of the Margarita European Inn. Guests will enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and - of course - tea, amidst the vintage charm of our Edwardian decor and a roaring fireplace. Historic cocktails and wine are available as well.
There are several seatings daily from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each seating lasts approximately an hour and a half and reservations are recommended. Afternoon Tea is priced at $19 per person (not including tax and gratuity). To make reservations, please call Pensiero Ristorante at 847.475.7779.
Tea dates: Jan. 21-23, Feb. 18-20, March 18-20, April 15-17. Click for more information
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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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