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| Friday, February 18, 2011
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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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| Pensiero Ristorante debuts Sunday Dinner! |  Spend Sundays together with family and friends around a table filled with food, wine, and fun! Every Sunday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Pensiero Ristorante offers a five course dinner served family-style. The meal starts with an assortment of Bruschetta; Tomato-Basil, White Bean & Sausage, Pesto Shrimp, and Mushroom Agrodolce. A mixed green salad comes next, followed by two pastas, one their "Sunday Gravy." Then select your entrée from a slew of favorites like Tenderloin Tips Marsala, Chicken Vesuvio, Lake Superior Whitefish, Sausage & Peppers, and more. Dessert is their very own Banana Chocolate Bread Pudding with Gelato. Sunday is Dinner is $24 per person (plus tax and tip), children 6 to 12 are $12 per person (plus tax and tip). Make your reservations by calling 847.475.7779 or online at www.pensieroitalian.com. |
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February is Restaurant Month on Chicago's North Shore
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 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. |
Axiom Brass performs at the Music Institute of Chicago, Saturday, February 19
|  Praised for their "clean, clear and precise sound", the Axiom Brass Quintet was recently awarded the Bronze Medal at the prestigious 2010 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Read more about the performance at the Music Institute of Chicago in Downtown Evanston and order tickets.
Venue: Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., 847.905.1500 x108
Present your ticket at GIO, Pete Miller's or Tapas Barcelona for a 15% discount! |
Downtown Evanston business owner Georgia Parker on NBC News Chicago!
|  Check out this video coverage of the NBC interview with Georgia Parker, chemist and owner of Ashley Lauren Natural Products at 1102 Davis St. in downtown Evanston. As part of Black History Month, NBC identified Ms. Parker as someone you should know! Nice work, Georgia! Ashley Lauren Products * 847.733.9470 * ashleylaurennaturalproducts.com
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| Want to volunteer in Evanston? Visit the NEW website! | |
The Volunteer Evanston Program strives to promote and support community services and programs through volunteerism community-wide. It is their mission to connect volunteers to opportunities in Evanston and assist local organizations that serve the Evanston community. Visit the new site>
This program is part of a collaborative effort with the City of Evanston, Northwestern University, Evanston Community Foundation, School District 202 and School District 65. Learn more>
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10th Anniversary Season Piccolo Theatre Presents...Servant of Two Masters
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Servant of Two Masters
By Carlo Goldoni
Directed by John Szostek
Previews: Feb 18-20, 2011
Opening: Feb 25 - April 2, 2011
Days & Times: Fri at 8pm, Sat 8pm, Sun at 3pm
Location: Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St., Evanston
www.piccolotheatre.com
Three weddings, two duels, a dance number, a chase sequence, a love scene, a food fight and much more, Carlo Goldoni's 18th century comedy is about a wily servant who gets the best of his masters in one of the classic works of commedia dell'arte. Tickets 847-424-0089 or order online.
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"Architectural Evanston: An Armchair Tour" at the Evanston History Center
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 You are invited Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm for an engaging virtual tour of Evanston and its architectural styles. Kris Hartzell, Director of Facilities and Visitor Services at the EHC will guide you through the exploration of the city's architecture, revealing the many stories Evanston's cultural landscape tells of reaction and change.
Read more>
Admission: $5 (Free for EHC members)
Membership info and sign-up available at the event.
Reservations recommended: jthompson@evanstonhistorycenter.org or 847-475-3410
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Evanston History Center * Charles Dawes House * 225 Greenwood Ave.* 847.475.3410
www.evanstonhistorycenter.org |
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Don't forget the downtown Evanston Gift Card...ideal for clients, coworkers, family & friends!
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 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.
Purchasers of the gift card also receive a "Passport to Downtown Evanston" featuring valuable offers from businesses that welcome the gift card.
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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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