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Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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The Downtown Evanston Gift Card |
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 DowntownEvanston.org for the latest information on all that there is to do in downtown Evanston around the holidays! Check out 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 New Year 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 2012!
The Downtown Evanston office will be closed New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Monday. Those of you looking to purchase the Downtown Evanston gift card can do so at
First Bank and Trust (820 Church St.) on New Year's Eve from 8:00am - 2:00pm. 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.  |
Holiday Happenings at Hilton Orrington/Evanston
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The neighborhood Globe Café & Bar will be open from 6:30am - 11pm on New Year's Eve. 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 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 New Year's events at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston or visit, www.hotelorrington.com. |
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston |  Ring in the New Year, and then ring your floor! Discover all that Downtown Evanston has to offer this New Year's and "Take the Elevator Home" at the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston.
Start your New Year off safely! Reserve your hotel room now at a special rate of $109! Or book your room with breakfast for two for only $119! Park your car for free and "Take the Elevator Home." To reserve a room or find out more information call (847) 475-6400 or visit, www.evanston.hgi.com. (For online reservations, use code: NYE1 for room only- no breakfast and NYE2 for room with breakfast for 2 included.)
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| Quince at The Homestead Hotel - New Year's Eve |  Enjoy hotel accommodations at The Homestead, complete with a four-course New Year's Eve dinner for two at Quince and a complimentary glass of champagne. But it doesn't stop there; enjoy complimentary breakfast, garage parking and wireless internet! The perfect New Year's package from Quince at The Homestead for $250!
The Homestead Hotel
1625 Hinman Ave.
(847) 475-3300 |
New Year's Events in Downtown Evanston
| Ring in the New Year the right way with one of these exciting New Year's Eve dinners/parties in downtown Evanston! For more information visit www.downtownevanston.org!
 Bar Louie, Bistro Bordeaux, Celtic Knot Public House, Chef's Station, Davis Street Fishmarket, Koi- Kids New Year's Eve, Pensiero Ristorante, Pete Miller's Seafood and Prime Steak, Prairie Moon Restaurant.
There is a wide variety of venues and events, ensuring something for everyone! Happy 2012!
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Winter Specials at Nail Bar
|  Nail Bar has new weekly specials for the winter, enjoy: Sundays: 20% OFF Renude Products with Purchase
Monday - Wednesday: Mani / Pedi Combo for $44 ($52 value) Visit them at 1524 Chicago Ave. or call (847) 475-0015 for information or an appointment. |
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! |
| Andersonville Galleria Pop-Up Store Open | |
A store filled with hand-made, unique gifts all created by local artists. The perfect place to find a gift for a friend or family member or pick up something unique for yourself! Read more.
Visit before they close on December 31st!
Andersonville Galleria Pop-Up
1636 Orrington Ave.
(773) 878-8570
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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 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 Monday, January 2, 2012. Hours of free parking are weekdays after 5 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays and Sundays and all day on Monday January 2, 2012.
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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 a free appetizer at That Little Mexican Cafe (with the purchase an entree) when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app.
Enjoy 25% off all Northwestern University Apparel at Beck's Books Store when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app. |
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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