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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Downtown Evanston

Events & Specials

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.

TONIGHT!!! 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

In This Issue

It's Thursday Let's Dance

Evanston Grand Prix This Weekend

Evanston 150 Deadline

Deals & Discounts!

Visitor Information Center

Quick Links

Downtown Evanston Gift Card
Our Website

Map & Directory of Businesses

Contact Downtown Evanston

Evanston Grand Prix THIS WEEKEND!

Downtown Evanston will be bustling all day for the annual Evanston Grand Prix presented by Turin Bicycle. Get up close and personal with Olympics-level cyclists as they careen around the city streets clocking in at more than 30 mph.

Come early and visit the local shops on the course which starts at Fountain Square. Choose from 70+ restaurants - many featuring outdoor dining - or relax in the 312 Urban Wheat Ale Beer Garden, ALL along the racecourse. Enjoy a dance party and bring the kids for their own bicycle race on Sunday afternoon before the pro series begins. But don't miss the main event: Pro Races Begin at 4:00 pm. Read More>

Come out and enjoy a full day of bicycle races starting and finishing in Fountain Square (Sherman Ave. at Davis St.)

Evanston 150 Submission Deadline July 31st

In 2013, Evanston will celebrate its rich history over the 150 years since it was incorporated. This milestone presents our community with a unique opportunity to not only look back at the past, but to imagine the future.

Evanston150 is a community-wide initiative that engages all of us in imagining our future, resulting in 10 visionary ideas to celebrate Evanston's 150th anniversary in 2013.

Evanston150 invites everyone who lives, works or studies in Evanston to begin the celebration of this anniversary by creating a new history. What are 10 big ideas for Evanston's future? What are 10 visionary ideas to make it a better place to live, work, play? We are looking for at least 2,013 ideas having broad support and long lasting impact, to move Evanston forward into the future

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION - JULY 31st 11:59 p.m.

Get the Scoop on Current Deals & Discounts in the Downtown

No need to wait for your next Downtown Evanston E-newsletter to arrive to see what's going on in the downtown!

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Downtown Evanston Visitor Information Center

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.