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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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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. Click here for a video of Shirley King performing. August 4th - Chip Ratliff & The Electric Chittlin' Stew, come out and dance to electrified funkiness with a whole lot of stuff thrown in for taste 6:00 pm Dance Lesson; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Live Music & Dancing |
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Lakeshore Arts Festival
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Since 1973, the City of Evanston has presented the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival. The festival takes place this weekend, August 6 & 7, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm on Evanston's stunning, historic lakefront at Dawes Park, Sheridan Road at Church St.
The festival showcases live jazz and classical music, a silent art auction, and the popular Children's Craft Tent. The festival hosts a dozen restaurateurs serving a variety of culinary delights.
This is a free event to attend and free parking is available at the Northwestern University parking lot, three blocks north of the festival site (look for the signs). A free shuttle bus runs non-stop between the parking lot and the festival site between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Dawes Park's official address is 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston. For more information, please call (847) 448-8260 or click here for the 2011 Lakeshore Program.
The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival is presented by the City of Evanston's Cultural Arts Division. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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| The Passport to Downtown Evanston App Available Now! | |
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the Passport to Downtown Evanston App!
Recent Deals
Purchase one entree, receive a second entree free at Bar Louie when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app
Receive a free dessert with purchase of an entree at Davis Street Fish Market when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app
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Evanston Public Library Weekend Family Film: Rango
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Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2:00 pm, Children's Room, Main Library
Running time: 107 minutes
Rated: PG
This animated comedy-adventure follows the comical, transformative journey of Rango, a sheltered chameleon living as an ordinary family pet, while facing a major identity crisis. When Rango accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt...until, in a blaze of action-packed situations and encounters wth outrageous characters, Rango starts to become the hero he once only pretended to be read more...
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| Evanston 150 Idea Deadline |
 In a dramatic sprint to the finish line, Evanston150's idea count surged forward from 1,750 at Noon on Saturday to well over 2,103 by Midnight on Sunday, July 31st.
In addition, ideas postmarked by July 31 at midnight are still being collected from the U.S. mail.
Ideas are also being rounded up by Steering Committee members and volunteers who led a series of community brainstorm sessions last week. We hope to have these ideas processed by early in the week, and will share the final idea count as soon as possible!
Click here for a timeline!
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| Whole Foods Local Labor Days | 
You're invited to introduce your local product to the Whole Foods Market buyers. This open call applies to new vendors only, who are not currently selling products to Whole Foods Market.
They are currently sourcing product in the following categories: produce, floral, dry grocery, frozen grocery, dairy, specialty, artisan, body care, housewares, clothing. Products must be labeled and ready for sale.
You must RSVP by August 8 to be considered. Send an email to mw.evs.marketing@wholefoods.com with your contact information, link to your website, photos of your product, and any pertinent information.
Please confirm that your product contains no ingredients that are listed as Unacceptable Ingredients at Whole Foods Market. Also, let Wholes Foods know what hour block of time is best for you. |
Evanston Police Deployment
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The Evanston Police Department invites members of the community to witness their police deployment strategy in action. This will be a unique opportunity for residents to see firsthand the pre-planning and real time decisions that shape the delivery of police services and response in the City of Evanston to address crime and neighborhood issues. Police officials highly encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity. Read More>
There will be three opportunities to attend these events:
August 13th - Evanston Police Department, 1454 Elmwood, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
August 20th - Fleetwood-Jourdain, 1655 Foster St, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
August 27th - Howard Area Outpost, 633 W. Howard 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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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! |
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 am - 1:00 pm.
Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. (just east of East Railroad Ave.)
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| Grateful Yoga Level One Training |
 As a profession, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy allows you to bridge the gap between your career and your spiritual life. The PRYT Training and Certification Programs offer a unique opportunity for a fulfilling career in this powerfully effective healing modality that combines the best of ancient yogic wisdom with the cutting edge of contemporary therapeutic insights.
You will learn to guide clients safely to the edge of deep physical sensation. Here, with awareness focused on those sensations, you enter into dialogue. Rather than try to fix anything, you simply help clients listen to their body's wisdom - listen without judgment or a need to change - which helps release underlying emotions or beliefs that often manifest in chronic aches and pains. Read More>
- Dates: Thurs, August 11 - Sun, August 14; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- With: Nick Beem, assisted by Lela Beem
- Location :Best Western University Plaza, 1501 Sherman, Evanston
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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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