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Friday, December 16, 2011
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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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The Perfect Gift This Holiday!
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The Downtown Evanston Gift Card is accepted at over 120 Downtown Evanston businesses. It is a great gift for friends and family, students and teachers. The card can be loaded with any amount desired between $5 and $500. Easy to purchase, easy to use!
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Stay In The Know
|  Visit us at www.DowntownEvanston.org for the latest information on all that there is to do in downtown Evanston around the holidays! From Holiday specials at restaurants and retail businesses to Menorah Lightings in Fountain Square to Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations with the whole family or just you and that special someone; downtown Evanston has it all! See what's happening on our monthly events calendar, follow us on twitter at @DowntwnEvanston and become a 'fan' of Downtown Evanston on facebook to stay up-to-date and informed on everything happening in downtown Evanston!
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Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive - through December 19
| Please help make the holiday season joyful for as many needy Evanston families as possible!  Help support the annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive sponsored by Mayor
Tisdahl (read the Letter from Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl) and local community organizations. Bring new, unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items to the lobby of one of the eight convenient Evanston drop-off sites through December 19. Find a drop-off location here.
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Bistro Bordeaux Anniversary Dinner - December 15-17
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Bistro Bordeaux would like to extend an invitation to their 2 year anniversary celebration. For this special occasion, the restaurant will be transformed into a festival of flickering candlelight! Executive chef, Johnny Besch will be offering a four course Bordeaux wine dinner with Pascal's selection of his favorite Bordeaux. Make your reservation today! Bistro Bordeaux618 Church St. (847) 424-1483 |
Turbo for Tots at Fit Girl Studio
|  Fit Girl Studio is Evanston's premier fitness destination for women offering barre, spin, and yoga. The infectious classes will have you loving your daily workout and seeing results super fast! Take the opportunity to do something good for yourself AND someone else! Attend Turbo for Tots; bring a toy and attend a Turbo Kick workout in support of Toys for Tots for free! Blast off those Holiday calories for a good cause! Saturday, December 17 - 2pm Sunday, December 18 - Noon Fit Girl Studio1642 Maple Ave. (847) 869-4475 |
Afternoon Tea at The Margarita European Inn
|  Afternoon Tea is usually offered the third weekend of each month, Friday through Sunday. But for the holiday season, Pensiero and the Margarita European Inn will be serving tea every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through the New Year. Tea is enjoyed in the Grand Parlor of the Margarita European Inn. This afternoon treat features assorted mini sandwiches, scones and fruit bread accompanied by strawberry preserves, lemon curd and double Devon cream for $24 per person. Tea is served from 1 to 4 PM. Margarita European Inn1566 Oak Ave (847) 869-2273 |
Jane Miller Holiday Trunk Shows - December 17 & 18
| Jane Miller woman's clothing gallery specializes in unique clothing & accessories created by independent designers from around the country for women who want style, comfort, & simplicity. The gallery is located at 708 Church St., Suite 234 in downtown Evanston and is open by appointment. Jane's signature service will help you find an item or an outfit you love! Daytime, Playtime, and Special Occasion.
In the spirit of the holiday season, a portion of all December sales will be donated to charity! Special Holiday Trunk Shows will be taking place on: Saturday, December 17 - 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, December 18 - Noon - 5:00pm Contact Jane Miller at janemiller@rcn.com or (773) 472-3027 for Trunk show information or to schedule an appointment. |
Upcoming December Events at WineStyles
| WineStyles in Downtown Evanston offers FREE Wine Tastings every Thursday from 6-8pm and Saturday from 2-4pm, as well as special events!
Sunday, December 18, All Day
The Shop-a-holic's Holiday Tasting
The mad dash to finish Holiday Shopping is upon us, but fear not; WineStyles is here to replace that feeling of last-minute panic with visions of sugarplums... meaning that wine will be open all day to take the edge off.
Join the WineStyles Staff as they serve up some Holiday favorites to put the holiday spring back in your step! And who cares that those springy steps can't walk a straight line! Bottles will be open All Day.
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Holiday Carolers in Q2 - December 20
|  The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and this year, Q2 at the Homestead will be welcoming the return of song and good tidings on Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm! Seasonal cocktails, the crackling fireplace, and the beautiful music of carolers, will be sure to inspire a magical evening. Delicious food is a given, and wonderful company a must. This will be an evening to remember! Quince at the Homestead
1625 Hinman Ave.
(847) 570-8400
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| Andersoville Galleria Pop-Up Store Open | |
A store filled with hand-made, unique gifts all created by local artists.
Visit before December 31st!
Andersonville Galleria Pop-Up
1636 Orrington Ave.
(773) 878-8570
Read more.
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Winter Solstice Class at Grateful Yoga - December 21
|  The Still Point: A Winter Solstice Restorative Practice
We will use long-held restorative postures, breathing practices and meditation to harmonize with the stillpoint of the celestial year. In the quiet dark, we can let go of the past year, and prepare the ground for new growth. Combine this class with our our New Year's Day Sankalpa workshop and save $5. Register and learn more here. |
Grand Chanukah Lighting & Celebration - December 22
|  Evanston's civic, business, and Jewish communities will come together to light the 10-foot Menorah on Thursday, December 22 from 5:30pm - 6:00pm at Fountain Square (intersection of Davis St., Sherman Ave. and Orrington Ave.).
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl will offer greetings and help in lighting the Menorah. The entire community is invited to the ceremony; there will be refreshments and musical entertainment. Click here or call (847) 869-8060 for more information!
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Kwanzaa Celebration at Fountain Square - December 27
|  Join your friends and neighbors in celebrating the first day of Kwanzaa at Fountain Square (intersection of Davis St., Sherman Ave. and Orrington Ave.), in downtown Evanston on Tuesday, December 27 at 1:00pm. There will be music, songs and the traditional lighting of the Kinara and recitation of principles. For more information, please call (847) 448-8254 or read more here. |
Free Holiday Parking
|  Take advantage of Free Holiday Parking in the City's three downtown self-park garages. Garages at Sherman Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street as well as Lot 60, located at 1234 Chicago Avenue, will observe free holiday parking through January 2, 2012. Hours of free parking are weekdays after 5 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
The free holiday parking is to encourage people to patronize the downtown area and utilize the convenient parking in the garages for shopping, dining and entertainment during the holiday season.
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Passport to Downtown Evanston App
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Click to download
the Passport to Downtown Evanston App!
The Passport to Downtown Evanston App is a great way to take advantage of all that downtown Evanston has to offer. With over 80 participating businesses, there is sure to be something for everyone. Enjoy exciting discounts and special offers from local businesses for FREE! All you have to do is download the Passport to Downtown Evanston App to your iPhone or Android powered mobile phone.
Recent Deals
Enjoy 10% off of your 6th purchase when you make 5 purchases at Fit+Frisky when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app.
Enjoy $1 off any Original or Power smoothie at Jamba Juice when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app.
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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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