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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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Grab your girlfriends for a weekend of fun!
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Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17, 2011
A weekend of fun and exclusive offers in downtown Evanston!
dining * shopping * special offers
fashion events * wine tasting
talking pictures film festival
yoga * zumba * women out walking
Spend the day or stay the entire weekend with these
fabulous hotel packages!
Check the Girl Whirl Weekend web page often
as we are adding to the event schedule frequently!
Click to view special offers and savings!
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Gap's Give and Get Event is here!
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Shop with the Give and Get coupon and save 30% off your purchase from
March 17-20! Five percent of every purchase will go to charity!
Click to visit Gap Evanston's Facebook page for more special offers!
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WOW invites you to get moving! Begins March 19, 8am
|  Women Out Walking (W.O.W.) is a 12 week walking program designed to encourage women in Evanston to lead healthier lifestyles and become more physically active. Using walking as the foundation, individuals and teams of women are asked to track their steps and seek to improve their activity level on a weekly basis. Read more> Check out the W.O.W. events during Downtown Evanston's Girl Whirl Weekend Getaway! Participants are also invited to attend workshops that provide tips and education in the areas of nutrition and overall women's health issues. Last, but certainly not least, walkers are invited to explore a variety of physical activity alternatives, including tai chi, yoga, Nia, dance, and other exciting exercise opportunities. Click to view Flier> |
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Dine Out and Donate!
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UNICEF Tap Project
March 21-27
During World Water Week, March 21-27, 2010, the UNICEF Tap Project will once again raise awareness of the world water crisis and vital funds to help the millions of children it impacts daily.
Participating restaurants ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free. All funds raised support UNICEF's water, sanitation and hygiene programs, and the effort to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world. Read more>
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Shopping on March 23 will help support Evanston's own Talking Pictures Festival!
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On March 23 both of Evanston's Whole Foods Markets will donate 5% of net sales to support the Talking Pictures Festival, in its third year in Evanston, April 14-17! Shop & support this fantastic Evanston event!
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Share Your Ideas for the Future of Evanston
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Evanston150 Community Kick Off RallyWhen: Saturday, March 26, Noon - 2pmLocation: Levy Center, 300 Dodge AvenueThink big! Help us start envisioning Evanston's future.
Everyone who lives, works or studies in Evanston is invited a free Community Rally to kick off Evanston150.
The rally is hosted by media personality and Evanston resident Bill Campbell. Bring your best ideas and enjoy delicious food from local restaurants and live performances by the cast of Brillianteen's The Wiz, Evanston Northshore Community Choir, Evanston Township High School Jazz Combo, Tierra y Luz De Mexico Dancers and more!
For more info please visit www.evanston150.org
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Quince & Two Brothers Team Up for a 3-course Beer Dinner, March 22 at 6:30pm
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 Quince Restaurant is thrilled to be working with Two Brothers Brewing Company. Chef Motto has tasted some of the delicious, year-round brews from this great, local crafter. He and the rest of the Quince culinary team have planned a delectable 3-course menu inspired specifically by Two Brothers beers. |
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You Point, They Pour at WineStyles!
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  YOU POINT, WE POUR! Friday, April 1 · 6-8pm It's April Fool's Day! But We're Not Fooling around with tonight's event! Tonight, for the first time ever, we let you choose the line-up! Our first few tasters will be selecting the featured bottles. You could choose a wine that you love from the White Wall or take a chance on an unfamiliar bottle from the Red Wall. Wines will be open between 6-8pm, but come early if you want to be one of the wine directors! It's FREE! 1741 Sherman Ave * www.winestyles.net/evanston |
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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The Downtown welcomes Coworking Evanston!
|  Coworking Evanston is a working space & community in downtown Evanston, close to both Metra and the Purple line. 2500 sq ft of desks, meeting space and private offices available, all with high speed internet, free coffee and shared printer. A great community of software developers, designers and telecommuters. Coworking opened February 1st and to celebrate they are offering free access for one day to the coworking space (shared office space). If interested email: info@coworkingevanston.com or stop by 600 Davis Street, Monday - Friday 9:30a - 6p. Offer expires March 31, 2011. |
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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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