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Businesses Remain Open During the Church Street Improvement Project 
You may have noticed construction in downtown Evanston, the City of Evanston has contracted improvements on Church Street from Ridge Avenue to Chicago Avenue. For more information, click here. While construction is taking place, please be mindful of where pedestrian traffic can go and please obey all signs within the construction zone.
Businesses along this stretch of Church Street are open during construction
 The Downtown Evanston gift card which is accepted at 140 downtown businesses is now available for purchase online! This new online system simplifies the process of purchasing the popular card and makes it even easier for out-of-town friends and family to purchase the Downtown Evanston gift card for Students, Friends, Family, Clients, etc. who live and work in and around Evanston. The card can still be purchased in person at the Downtown Evanston office at 820 Davis St., Suite 151 and at First Bank & Trust at 820 Church St.
Evanston Burger War 2012 - Voting ends This Sunday, September 16
Here are just a few of the many participants...
- Bat 17, 1709 Benson Ave.
- Bar Louie, 1520 Sherman Ave
- Buffalo Wild Wings, 1741 Maple Ave.
- Bravo, 1701 Maple Ave.
- Celtic Knot, 626 Church St.
- Dixie Kitchen, 825 Church St.
- Edzo's Burger Shop, 1571 Sherman Ave.
- The Globe Cafe, 1710 Orrington Ave.
- Hilton Garden Inn, American Grill, 1818 Maple Ave.
- Tommy Nevin's, 1450 Sherman Ave.
Click here to vote or use your mobile device to tell us where to find the best burger in Evanston. Voters are eligible for several restaurant prizes. New Businesses in Downtown Evanston Introducing Talia Women's Boutique at 1526 Chicago Ave. is now open! Visit them today!  You'll find Clothing and Accessories, Stylish and chic, with a classically contemporary sophistication. For more information call (847) 424-1855. Store hours are: M-F 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 Down Dog Hot Yoga is now open and offering free yoga to first time clients and half off for new clients when you purchase a package! Check  out the newest hot yoga studio at 1508 Sherman Ave., 2nd floor.
Now We're Cookin' - Food Business 101
 Now We're Cookin' is pleased to announce the next session of its inn ovative Food Business 101 training program for aspiring food entrepreneurs.
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2012 program. Interested parties can contact info@nwcookin.com.
The Third Annual Evanston Mash-Up is just around the corner...September 19
 For those of you who have had the chance to attend in the past, you know what a great event the mashUP is! For those of you who have not had the chance to attend, the mashUP is one of the best opportunities to network and meet other business owners, City officials, Northwestern University faculty and staff. Interested individuals can register here and also find other ways to participate.
Backstage Evanston - September 30, 3-6pm
Evanston's annual festival showcasing 17 local performing arts groups is back! For advance tickets sales click here or call
(847) 448-8260. For complete details visit here!
Music Institute Celebrate Jazz Master Billy Strayhorn - October 26 - 28
Honoring the work and legacy of one of the great jazz composers and collaborators, the Music Institute of Chicago presents a Billy Strayhorn Festival October 26-28. The festival includes two star-studded concerts featuring trumpet great Terell Stafford and a screening of the award-winning film Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life followed by a panel discussion. The festival takes place at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Piven Theatre Workshop presents Tusk Tusk!
 Tusk Tusk presented by the Piven Theatre Workshop, written by award-winning playwright Polly Stenham's is a striking play about family ties as an uncertain future looms. The explosive story of London siblings left to fend for themselves after their mother goes missing, confronts difficult familial issues with a blunt, poetic, yet touchingly funny voice that speaks directly to a generation facing a world of upheaval and change.
Evanston 150 Project Update - Thursday, Novemeber 8, 7-9pm
 On November 8 we celebrate the one year anniversary of our community's 10 Big Ideas with a progress report from the project teams. Mark your calendar and plan to join the working groups at the Evanston Civic Center at 2100 Ridge in the Parasol Room on the 4th floor!
All community members who live, work, play or study in Evanston are invited to the Evanston150 One-Year project report. Hear about recent developments from the 10 Big Idea teams and find out how you can get involved.
The Celebrate!2013 working group will also explain the 11th idea: Celebrate!2013, and share how individuals and organizations can get involved in Evanston's 150th anniversary celebration.
Downtown Farmers Market - Every Saturday Through November
 Official hours of the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market are 7:30am to 1pm behind the Hilton Garden Inn. Shoppers can enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, milk, eggs, flavored oils, pasta, and bakery items, as well as flowers and plants. Free parking is available in the adjacent city parking garage at 1800 Maple Ave.
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You will "knot" want to miss this chance to try the new pretzel varieties the Bakery has to offer! Stop by Whole Foods Market at 1640 Chicago Ave. for a taste and "loop" around the store to enjoy samples of classic accompaniments, including mustard, beer, brats and more during 
Learn more about Country Financial and what they can do for you! Also, meet Mike Cerf, Agency Manager and discuss potential employment opportunities! 
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