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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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| The Passport to Downtown Evanston App Available Now! | |
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the Passport to Downtown Evanston App!
 Get $5.00 off 2 entrees when you use the Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app at Lulu's. |
| Fountain Square Arts Festival | 
The 32nd annual Fountain Square Arts Festival welcomes over 200 artists from around the country will display painting, sculpture, wood, glass ceramics, jewelry, fiber, watercolor, drawing, and mixed-media. In addition, the festival has music, food, and fun for families and anyone with an appreciation for fine art.
Located at Sherman & Church in Downtown Evanston.
Saturday, June 26, 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Presents Five Guys Named Moe
|  Five Guys Named Moe, June 11-26, 2011 at the Theatre at the
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Evanston
His woman left him, he's broke, and it's almost five o'clock in the mornin'. But don't be worryin' 'bout our hero, Nomax. Out of his '30s-style radio pop five guys named Moe who cajole, wheedle, comfort and jazz him with whimsical hit songs of Louis Jordan, one of the most beloved songwriting talents of the Twentieth Century.
Performances will take place on Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance or at the door.
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Yoga Summer Intensive at Grateful Yoga
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Yoga is a great way to release the stress of the week, but the benefits increase exponentially if you can practice several times per week. If you have a more open schedule, summer is a great opportunity to deepen your practice. Grateful Yoga wants to help make that possible. You can take unlimited classes from June 13 - Sept 1 for $195. If you can attend class 2 or more times per week, this is a great deal. Bonus offer: If you sign up for Yoga Reboot (Mondays, 7-8:30pm, June 13-27) you can join the summer special on June 28 for just $110.
$50, includes printed guide. Preregistration required. Grateful Yoga, 1108 Davis St, www.gratefulyoga.com |
| Spanish Wine Dinner hosted by Scott Quint | 
Thursday, June 30th @ 6:30 p.m.
Scott Quint, Quince wine director, has selected a variety of Spanish wines to feature for this dinner. Chef Motto and his culinary team have created a delicious 3-course menu inspired by the wines of this country.
$65/guest (3-course menu and 3 wine pairings)
Space is limited to the first 30 guests.
Call Quince at (847) 570-8400 to book your reservation.
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| Jump Rhythm Jazz Project Deal! | |
SPECIAL DOWNTOWN EVANSTON OFFER! SAVE 25% ON TICKETS!
Jump Rhythm Jazz Project 
"inimitable" - Chicago Tribune
"a miracle of inventive energy" - Chicago Reader
An exuberant evening of energy-rich body-music and vocal-rhythmic dance theatre under the artistic direction of Billy Siegenfeld! Featuring three world premieres, as well as critically heralded audience-favorites from the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project repertory. Click here to watch clips from past JRJP performances and hear an interview with Billy Siegenfeld! Read More>
Special Discount: 25% Off with Code TM2011 Discount is available on advance ticket purchase only. May not be used to purchase day-of tickets. Subject to availability, not valid on previously purchased tickets. Offer Expires 06/24/2011
June 25-26 | Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm
Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
(Parking is free in the lot across from the theater after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.)
TICKETS: (847) 491-7282 | www.tic.northwestern.edu
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
Voted Best Suburban Farmers' Market!
by Chicago Magazine, August, 2010
Enjoy the bounty of Midwest farmers every Saturday throughout the summer! For 35 years, the Evanston Farmers' Market has been a crowd-pleaser with 30+ vendors who sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. The Market has a festive atmosphere as the air is filled with various musicians from the Evanston community. Read More>
Dates/Time: Saturdays, May 7 through November 5, 2011 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. (just east of East Railroad Ave.)
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Get the Scoop on Current Deals & Discounts in the Downtown
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  No need to wait for your next Downtown Evanston E-newsletter to arrive to see what's going on in the downtown! Click to view a list of daily retail and restaurant specials! |
| DreamLogic Theatreworks Presents A Clockwork Orange |
 DreamLogic Theatreworks follows their provocative staging of HAMLET with Anthony Burgess' dystopian horror classic, A Clockwork Orange. The production will celebrate its gala opening Friday, June 17 at The Rotunda, 1603 Orrington Ave (Corner of Orrington and Davis).
Now running Friday and Saturday Nights June 17th - July 2nd. House opens at 7:45 PM. |
| Adeline's Room Grand Re-Opening | 
Please join Adeline's Room on Monday, June 27th for a Grand Re-Opening Cocktail Party Just for Mom from 7-9pm in their beautiful new space. Come by for a sneak peak before bringing the baby.
Invite friends and enjoy light fare while checking out their gorgeous new community and retail space for mom and baby. No RSVP requested - just stop by! Now at 602 Davis Street. |
Whole Foods Community Support Day to Benefit Evanston Children |  Did you know that buying groceries can help educate a child? Whole Foods Market Downtown Evanston will donate 5% of their daily net sales on Wednesday, June 29 for a Community Support Day to benefit educational programs at City of Evanston summer camps through the Evanston Parks Foundation.
The store is located at 1640 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Store hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m |
| Evanston 4th of July Celebration |  Join the Evanston 4th of July Association as the present the 2011 Independence Day Celebration, Monday, July 4th.
Schedule of Events
Playground Games 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Parade 2:00 pm
Tennis Finals 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Live Band Concert 7:30 pm
Lakefront Fireworks 9:15 pm
For a complete 4th of July schedule, click HERE. |
Downtown Evanston Visitor Information Center
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Make Downtown Evanston your one stop shop for visitor information. Whether it's information for out-of-town guests, or a long time resident, Downtown Evanston has all of the answers. While your there be sure to pick up a Downtown Evanston Gift Card now available at over 120 participating shopping, dining, and service businesses. Visit Downtown Evanston at 820 Davis St, Suite 151 |
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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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