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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
The ideal gift for that nice neighbor who shovels your walk!
Gift Card

The Downtown Evanston gift card

is an ongoing program that encourages shopping locally. The card makes an ideal gift for teachers, coaches, employees, clients and customers as well as friends & family, as it can be redeemed for dining, goods and services at 117 participating downtown Evanston businesses 


Click to view list as a directory with address and phone.


Purchasers of the gift card  also receive a "Passport to Downtown Evanston" featuring valuable offers from businesses that welcome the gift card.
 
 
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.
In This Issue
Give the gift of Downtown Evanston
February is Restaurant Month
A New Year & a New You!
Duo Piano Festival at MIC
Free Sundae this Saturday
Chicago a Cappella at MIC
Valentine's Events & Specials
Evanston History Center Events
Madagascar at Next
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February is Restaurant Month on Chicago's North Shore

Bistro food

CNSCVB Restaurant month

Enjoy dining specials throughout the month of February including offers at some of your favorite downtown Evanston restaurants. Click for event details and to view and print offers.

Let Art + Science Salon Reveal the New You!

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It's A New Year! It's New You!
Art + Science Salon invites first-time clients to enjoy these specials offers:
1st visit 10%, 2nd visit 15% off, 3rd visit 20% off
First visit must be redeemed by March 31, 2011

Let Art + Science Salon Reveal The New You! Call today 847-864-4247
Asinamali's Four Day Super Sale is On!  February 3 - 6 only!
Shopping legs

You are invited to the 4 Day Super Sale at Asinamali featuring 50% to 75% Off all Fall Merchandise, Thurs. Feb. 3rd - Sun. Feb. 6th Only! They also accept the Downtown Evanston Gift Card!

Asinamali *1722 Sherman Avenue * 847.866.6219

Chicago Duo Piano Festival "Winter Mini-Fest" Featuring Duo Turgeon at the MIC
MIC dueling pianos
February 05, 2011, 7:30 PM - Nichols Concert Hall
Critically acclaimed as one of the top piano duos of our time, Canadian pianists Anne Louise-Turgeon and Edward Turgeon have given hundreds of performances, including a European debut at the Concertgebouw of Amsterdam and a New York debut at Weill Recital Hall.
Read more and purchase tickets>
Get your FREE Superbowl "Sundae" this Saturday at Andy's Frozen Custard
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Andy's Frozen Custard invites you to enjoy a FREE one-topping sundae to celebrate the Superbowl. But don't be confused...free sundaes are available on SATURDAY, February 5. Click for offer>

Andy's Frozen Custard * 719 Church St. * 847.864.8009
Chicago a Cappella performs at the Music Institute of Chicago, Saturday, February 12
Red Carpet of SoundFor the first time in its history, Chicago a cappella will expand its soundscape by presenting carefully-chosen pairings of a cappella music alongside works for vocal ensemble and piano.  The singers invite Music Director Patrick Sinozich-one of the city's finest pianists-to join them on stage for an illuminating comparison of musical pairings by nine composers, one a cappella and one with piano. Read more about the performance at the Music Institute of Chicago in Downtown Evanston and purchase tickets.
Valentine's Weekend Events and Specials in Downtown Evanston

Whether you're looking for a special multi-course meal with amazing service, a casual meal and movie, a romantic overnight stay, or a shopping excursion with your pals, "the heart of Evanston" offers tons of fun options for day and evening activities. Click to view events>

The Golden Age of Radio: A Beginner's Guide" at the Evanston History Center

 Radio pic"The Golden Age of Radio: A Beginner's Guide"

An Under the Buffalo Presentation

By Steve Darnall

Thursday, February 17, 2011, 7 PM

 

Join us for a presentation by Steve Darnall, host of the long-running radio show, "Those Were The Days" on WDCB-FM. The presentation will include historic sounds and stories from radio's early days, and will explore how the golden age of radio transformed its listeners. Read more> 

Evanston History Center * Charles Dawes House * 225 Greenwood Ave.* 847.475.3410 

www.evanstonhistorycenter.org

Next Theatre presents Madagascar, Through February 20, 2011
Next Theater Madagascar
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>
 
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.