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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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The Downtown Evanston Gift Card - Perfect for Valentine's
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The Downtown Evanston Gift Card is accepted at over 120 Downtown Evanston businesses and is the PERFECT gift for Valentine's Day!
Give the gift of choice this Valentine's Day and let whoever you're buying for choose exactly what they want! Simply visit us at the Downtown Evanston Office at 820 Davis St., Suite 151, Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm or at First Bank & Trust at 820 Church St., Monday through Friday 8:30am - 6pm and Saturday 8am - 2pm; you can even call in your order ahead of time at (847) 866-6319 and pick it up at  820 Davis St. Purchase a gift card with as little as $5 or as much as $500 on it and then let them choose to relax with a massage and lunch, pick up some new clothes or catch a movie. The possibilities are truly endless! Visit here for more information! |
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! 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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South American Wine Dinner at Quince - January 26
|  Quince at the Homestead invites you join them as they welcome H2Vino for a South American wine dinner this Thursday, January 26! H2Vino representative Paul Brown will lead the four-course wine dinner starting at 6:30 pm. Chef Andy Motto's scrumptious cuisine will be paired with four South American wines, hand-selected by Brown. To view a complete menu including king crab and Spanish cheeses all paired with carefully selected wines and much more, visit here! Four-Course Prix Fixe is $75 per guest, call (847) 570-8400 for more info!
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Change An Old Recipe Into Something New with Eve J. Alfille!
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 Come taste one of Eve's favorite foods and take away a booklet of her special food recipes while she suggests transformations to make your old jewels take a new place in your life. Eve's creative insights will surprise you and allow you to recreate the old to make jewelry you can wear for breakfast with the family AND for dinner at Alinea! Transformations with Eve: January 26, 27, 28, reserve Your Time with Eve by calling (847) 869-7920.
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40% off sale at Flee Bags
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 Flee is a boutique brand specializing in oilcloth products, and
designed exclusively for busy women with "on the fly" lifestyles.
The Flee product line utilizes oilcloth, most originally known
for 1950's tablecloths, and features handbags, totes, diaper bags, backpacks, laptop carriers and much more!
Check out their website or visit them at 1106 Davis St.
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DreamLogic Theatreworks presents ELDER GODS
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 DreamLogic Theatreworks, a non-profit theatre company founded in 2009 is known for creating exhilarating performance events at the bleeding-edge of live entertainment. Now, inspired by modern horror's greatest innovator, DreamLogic presents its most provocative event yet: H.P. Lovecraft's ELDER GODS.
H.P. Lovecraft is one of the great creative visionaries of the 20th Century. Contemporary giants such as Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Joss Whedon, John Carpenter and Ridley Scott all credit Lovecraft as inspiration for some of their most iconic work. Without Lovecraft, contemporary science fiction and horror as we know them would not exist.
The production will celebrate its gala opening Friday, February 17 at The Davis, 620 Davis St, in Downtown Evanston. Preview performances will be open to the public Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11. The production will run February 17 - March 3. For ticketing and additional information, visit www.DreamLogic.org.
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Winter Specials at The Margarita European Inn - Receive a $25 Downtown Evanston Gift Card
|  Take a break at The Margarita European Inn, this is a great time to relax and enjoy a slower pace as we ease into the new year!
Enjoy one night accommodations in a charming guest room and receive a $25 Downtown Evanston Gift Card now through February 2nd! This special deal was so popular in the month of January they just had to extend it! Guest rates start at $103 and include a private room and $25 Downtown Evanston Gift Card!
After checking in, relax in the grand parlor in front of a cozy fire and then head downstairs to Pensiero and use your $25 gift card towards a delicious dinner! Remember to tell any friends and family from out of town to take advantage of this special when they visit Evanston this January or use this as an excuse to take a 'stay-cation'! Visit here or call (847) 869-2273 for more information.
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January Series Sale at ASHA SalonSpa Evanston
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Through January 31st, enjoy up to 50% off some of your favorite Salon and Spa services at ASHA SalonSpa! For more information visit here or call (847) 475-9300 to schedule an appointment!
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The Living Room Sale at Design Within Reach - Through January 31st
|  The Living Room Sale at Design Within Reach in Evanston: Save 15% on Select Sofas, Sectionals, Sleepers, Armchairs, Rugs, Table Lamps and Floor Lamps. Custom Orders are included. All orders over $5000 will receive a free upgrade to White Glove delivery service (a $350 value). Shop the sale at your Evanston DWR Studio.
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Upcoming Events and New Groups at Adeline's Room
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 Adeline's Room is your go to source for anything baby and mom related! They help women connect and learn from one another, offer access to information and experts in fields such as starting a family, birth education, breastfeeding as well as career transition and family financial planning. Adeline's Room offers a wide array of products, meet-ups, classes and mom-only outings! Visit Adeline's Room at 602 Davis St. or check the monthly events calendar on DowntownEvanston.org for information and dates on these exciting events and classes!
Classes and Groups include:
The Suzuki Early Childhood Music Class, 'Wine, Work and Moms Group', Working Moms Dinner, New Moms Group and much more! Visit here for complete details!
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New 'Embracing Evanston' Pasta Special at Pensiero
|  Pensiero Ristorante offers authentic, contemporary Italian food in a casual dining environment, a new special available weekdays and Sundays - the 'Embracing Evanston' Pasta Special has recently been added to the already exquisite dinner menu. Pensiero is open Tuesday - Sunday; regular dinner menu is available every night; new additions to the menu include the 'Embracing Evanston' Pasta Special, a pre-fixe option available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday for $22! This pre-fixe option includes a mixed salad, choice of homemade, hand cut pasta and wine! Pensiero boasts an extensive wine list as well as a BYOB option.
Check out the menu of this Michelin rated restaurant here! Call (847) 475-7779 for a reservation, walk-ins accepted (located at 1566 Oak St.). |
Artists Opening Reception for Black History Month - January 29
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 The Artists Opening Reception for the Black History Month exhibition will be held from 3-5pm on Sunday, January 29 at the Noyes Gallery at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. This exhibition will be curated by Phillip J. Turner and is collaboratively presented by Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and the City of Evanston's Cultural Arts Division. Visit here for updated information!
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will be holding special events in honor of Black History Month. Please visit here or call the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center at (847) 448-8254 event information.
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Evanston Symphony Orchestra - February 5, 2:30pm
|  Fireworks from Russia make for a rousing program in the depths of winter, led by ESO Musical Director Lawrence Eckerling. Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky's portrait of a mid-summer's festival of evil eventually yielding to a church bell will be played in the glittering version of Rimsky-Korsakov. Khachaturian's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra was written for David Oistrakh, and virtuoso violinist Bella Hristova is currently acclaimed for her mastery of this score. Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1 rounds out this program.
This is a show not to be missed! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here!
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Job Opportunities in Downtown Evanston
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Hot Mama Evanston
Now Hiring:
Part-Time Stylists Visit here if you are interested and then contact Annie at annie@hotmamaonline.com. |
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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 90 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 20% off two or more clothing items at gigi BOTTEGA when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app.
Receive a free warm brownie when you spend $18 or more at Lulu's Dim sum 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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