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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!
Recent Deals
 Buy one get one 20% off at Becky & Me Toys when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app
 Get $5 off a $75 purchase, $10 off a $125 purchase, or $15 off a $225 purchase at Uncle Dan's when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app |
| Downtown Evanston Welcomes Sleevecandy |
 Join Downtown Evanston in welcoming Sleevecandy to their new home on 1630 Orrington Ave. Sleevecandy offers The largest selection of one-of-a-kind, pre-owned tees. In addition, they donate 30% of each sale to The Salvation Army's adult rehabilitation programs. Check out their press in the Wall Street Journal! |
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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! |
| Godspell Special | |
SPECIAL OFFER! 2-FOR-1 TICKETS FOR OPENING WEEKEND! GODSPELL Combining parables from the Gospel of St. Matthew and traditional hymnal lyrics set to an eclectic score that fuses gospel, rock, folk, and pop, Stephen Schwartz's and John-Michael Tebelak's Tony Award-winning Godspell has remained one of the best-loved and most-recognizable musicals of the past forty years. Directed by Jeff Award-winning Dominic Missimi for a limited three-week engagement, don't miss the 40th anniversary of this larger-than-life, contemplative, exhilarating musical unparalleled on today's stage.
2-FOR-1 TICKETS FOR OPENING WEEKEND* Mention Promo Code SUMMERSESSION11 *Discount is available for performances July 7-10. Valid only on advance ticket purchases; discount is invalid on tickets purchased less than four hours before curtain. Subject to availability, not valid in combination with other discounts or on previously purchased tickets.
Added value performances! Join us for opening night on Thursday, July 7, and you'll be treated to a pre-show reception, as well as a post-show discussion with the director and members of the cast and creative team! Or, join us on Saturday, July 9, and take part in a Q&A "insider" session with Godspell Broadway Producer Ken Davenport, titled ""Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Broadway But Were Afraid To Ask!"
July 7-24 | Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm (added: Sat, July 16, 2pm)
There will be a sign-interpreted performance on Thursday, July 21 at 8pm.
Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 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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| It's Thursday Let's Dance! |  Now in its twelfth year in 2011, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on six consecutive Thursday nights: July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11 & August 18. Each week, enjoy dancing to a live band and instruction with a professional dance teacher. Join us at the conveniently located 909 Davis St. Plaza, the intersection of Maple Avenue and Church Street, at the Davis St. Metra stop. Look for the dance party between American Apparel and Chef's Station's patio. July 14th - Angel Melendez, playing red hot chili pepper salsa, merengue, bachata, and all rhythms Latin. 6:00pm Dance Lesson; 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music & Dancing |
2011 Super Sidewalk Sale - July 22-24
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Calling all bargain hunters!
Close to 200 Evanston merchants in both Downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district will offer deals on summer inventory, featuring the ideal mix of independent shops and your favorite national chain stores. Expect to find deals on apparel, shoes, one-of-a-kind accessories and decorative arts, including the best in specialty designed, hand-crafted goods. Resale shoppers and antique & vintage hunters will find a variety of shops to explore. Read more>
The Super Sidewalk Sale will be held from Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24. Sale hours will vary with the merchants' schedules.
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| Evanston Grand Prix - First Race begins at 9:00 am |  The Evanston Grand Prix returns Sunday, July 17th to Downtown Evanston. Enjoy a full day of bicycle races starting and finishing in Fountain Square (Sherman Ave. at Davis St.). Riders come to Evanston from 40 states and 20 countries to compete for cash prizes and thrill the spectators lining the course as speeds top 30 mph. Enjoy dancing to live music and the festival around Fountain Square with booths by Evanston businesses supporting the race. Read more>
Pro Races Begin at 4:00 pm. Sunday · July 17, 2011 |
Grateful Yoga
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Grateful Yoga Presents Two Exciting Workshops:
Yoga Nidra: A Door to Harmonious Living with Rhoda Miriam Sunday, July 10, 2-4:30pm $45, preregistration
What would it be like to feel fully relaxed and at peace?
You can begin to experience such a state through the practice of Yoga Nidra, a doorway to harmonious, stress-free living. If you're familiar with this form of peaceful, guided meditation, then you are aware of the benefits it can offer - even in a 10 minute practice. If you've never experienced Yoga Nidra, you are in for a treat!
 Yoga for Slow Living: Reach. Relax. Recharge
Mondays, 7-8:30pm
Three week series: July 11 / 18 / 25
$60, preregistration This series is designed to release physical tension and create a sense of peace and mental clarity through a combination of breath and body awareness, mindful movement, and conscious relaxation Some of the techniques practiced during the three weeks include gentle yoga stretches, Restorative Yoga poses and guided Yoga Nidra relaxation and meditation. No yoga or meditation experience is necessary.
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| Leadership Evanston |  Join the Evanston Community Foundation for our 20th year of bringing people together to get things done! We would like to invite members of the Evanston community to participate in the 2011-2012 class of Signature Leadership Evanston, a 10-month experience which encourages and develops leadership potential and community engagement. The 20th Leadership Evanston class will: - learn more broadly and deeply about our community,
- train in community leadership skills such as conflict resolution, advocacy & community organizing, creative problem solving, consensus building, strategic planning and board training,
- make connections and continue to build a network of engaged community leaders.
Leadership Evanston selects a diverse group of people who are representative of our community, live and/or work in Evanston, and have displayed the capacity for leadership. Deadline for applications is July 15. For more information and an application, visit www.evanstonforever.org or contact Beth Osterlund at osterlund@evanstonforever.org or at 847.492.0992 |
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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 |
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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