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Friday, March 9, 2012   


Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
What's Happening In Downtown Evanston
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Community News
Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi, 526 Davis St. 

Get all of the hibachi and sushi you want with irresistible deals on the Passport to Downtown Evanston App.Check it out to see what specials you can take advantage of!  

 

Pret A Manger, 1701 Sherman Ave.

Now offering 10% off with the Northwestern WildCard. Click here

     

 

Help Welcome to downtown Evanston 

 

UBreakIFix, 1607 Chicago Ave., (847) 563-8086   

Specializing in iPad, iPhone, Smartphone and Computer repair. Click here. 

 

Delbe's Corner, 1100 Davis St., (847) 424-1006
Offering steamed bagel sandwiches and delicious coffee is now accepting the Downtown Evanston Gift Card and serving up deals on the Passport to Downtown Evanston App!  

 

The Center For Integrative Healing Arts, 1604 Chicago Ave., (773) 230-2144  

Enjoy yoga, massage and much more! ClareShale will help you with your transformation. Click here.
Now Hiring!
Ann Taylor LOFT

1614 Sherman Ave.
(847) 424-9142

Store Associate - Apply in store or visit www.anncareers.com  

 

Illinois workNet Center - Job Resource Center
Located on the 3rd floor of the Evanston Public Library, Illinois workNet Center offers many resources for job seekers! Take advantage of Career Coaching, Computer Workshops, Computers for Job Search Needs and much more!

Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program: Job Fair April 21st
Community Outreach Sessions will be held for students at ETHS beginning March 16! Get more information here.
Community Events

The Women's Club of Evanston - Annual Benefit Show - March 9, 10

1702 Chicago Ave.

(847) 475-3800

Visit here for event details.  

 

Talking Pictures Festival - March 8-11Talking Pictures
The fourth annual Talking Pictures Festival will take  place March 8 - 11, 2012 in Evanston, once again mixing independent films from around the world with brand new works by local filmmakers. Read complete details here!

 

Evanston Dance Ensemble - March 10-18 - Count Me In

Count Me In includes 15 dance pieces exploring the relationship humans have with numbers.  The show includes projections from renowned artist John Boesche and choreography from special guest, award-winning dancer and choreographer Ron De Jesus. Ticket and performance information can be found here.

 

Music Institute of Chicago - Celebrate Music In Our Schools Month - March 17

Event details here! 

 

Brillanteen's Grease: The School Version - March 10 & 11

McGaw YMCA's  longstanding winter youth program, Brillianteen, is proud to present GREAS: The School Version! For performance times visit here

 

CMS Expo - May 8, 9, 10  

Whether you're a tech-savvy marketer, or marketing-savvy technologist, CMS Expo is the only place to be this May to connect to where the growth is, serving enterprise, mid-tier and small business, education, government and non-profits. Choose from over 90 sessions over three power-packed days! View schedule here

Retail & Restaurant Specials

LOFT, 1614 Sherman Ave.

Spring Style Event March 10, Save 30% off on every purchase all day! Plus receive a $25 Savings Card for every $50 you spend on full-price styles!   

 

Ayla's Spring Bead Bazaar 

March 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn - Peruse the offerings of the top bead vendors from around the world, choose from a wide selection of high-quality freshwater pearls, gemstones, art glass, sterling silver, seed beads, findings and beading supplies. Event details here

 Gap logo

Gap, 1706 Sherman Ave.

30% off your entire purchase March 8 - 11 

 

Passport to Downtown Evanston App
App wide

 

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 one free 1 topping sundae at Andy's Frozen Custard when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app.

 

Receive 10% off guest check at Flat Top Grill 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

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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.