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Thursday, December 22, 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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What's Happening In Downtown Evanston
|  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 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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Happy Holidays from Downtown Evanston!
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The Downtown Evanston Staff and Board of Directors would like to wish you, your family and friends a safe and happy holiday!
The Downtown Evanston office will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Monday. Those of you looking to purchase the Downtown Evanston gift card as a holiday gift can do so at
First Bank and Trust (820 Church St.) on Christmas Eve from 8:00am - 1:00pm. The Downtown Evanston gift card is regularly available at the Downtown Evanston office (820 Davis St., Suite 151), Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm and at First Bank and Trust (820 Church St.) Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6pm and Saturdays from 8am - 2pm.  |
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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Holiday Happenings at Hilton Orrington/Evanston
|  Visit here to get more information on hours, offerings and events at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston Hotel. Christmas Day e njoy a Holiday Breakfast buffet at the Globe Cafe starting at 7am and a Holiday Brunch starting at 11am and full bar service available after noon!
New Years Eve the Globe Café and Bar will feature small plates! The neighborhood Globe Café & Bar will be open from 6:30am - 11pm Enjoy a selection of small plates to sample and share this New Year's Eve. After dinner head through the restaurant and help ring in the New Year at the Indigo Lounge! Dance to the music of the Dance Town Express spinning from 7pm - 1am, enjoy special cocktails, beers, wines, champagne and select appetizers; don party hats and blow your horns for the Midnight Countdown! New Year's Day the Globe Cafe and Bar will be open New Year's Day and has BIG screen TV's for all the games! Breakfast Menu and buffet served until noon, lunch and all-day menu after noon. Full bar and wine list.
Call (847) 866-8700 for reservations or questions regarding any of the holiday events at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston or visit, www.hotelorrington.com.
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Design Within Reach Floor Sample Sale
|  Design Within Reach is your source for the best in modern design, from iconic mid-century works to innovative items designed today.
Stop by your local Design Within Reach in Downtown Evanston at 1710 Sherman Ave. for the end of the year Floor Sample Sale! Items included are listed with pricing. Feel free to call in at (847) 424-0881 to purchase or with questions, their friendly design team would love to help you out! Check out the sale here! |
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 |
| Andersonville 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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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. |
Vehicle Sticker Deadline Extended to January 5
|  The deadline for purchasing and displaying 2012 Evanston vehicle stickers residential parking permits has been extended to January 5, 2012. Residents are highly encouraged to mail in their applications and payment as soon as possible. More information here.
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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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Caring Connections for Seniors Fundraiser
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Caring Connections for Seniors is hosting its "Grow With Us!" fundraiser at Beth Emet Synagogue in Evanston
on April 29, 2012.
Caring Connections for Seniors facilitates Chicago-area seniors' access to and participation in the life of the community by bringing them together with volunteers, community resources and programs and each other.
The "Grow With Us!" fundraiser will feature a silent auction, live entertainment and remarks from Jan Schakowsky, our Congressional Representative in Rogers Park and Evanston. Attendees will also have the chance to mingle and enjoy refreshments.
You can find out more about sponsoring and/or attending the "Grow With Us!" fundraiser at www.caringconnectionsforseniors.org.
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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 15% off of your purchase during a free wine tasting at WineStyles when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app.
Enjoy a free dessert with purchase of an entree at Davis Street Fishmarket 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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