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Friday, October 26, 2012   


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Save The Date for Friday, November 16! 
The Downtown Evanston Holiday Bash & Tree Lighting is on Friday, November 16th from 4pm - 9pm! Head downtown and take advantage of special offers and discounts throughout downtown. Some of your favorite businesses will be serving up seasonal treats and catch live performances in businesses and restaurants! Plus, enjoy the magic of a trolley ride throughout downtown, visit with Santa and be sure not to miss the Tree Lighting at 5:30pm in Fountain Square!
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Downtown Evanston Named Downtown Merit Award Winner! 
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has been a named recipient of a 2012 Downtown Merit Award by the International Downtown Association for the Passport to Downtown Evanston Mobile App! Download the mobile app here if you haven't yet, it is free to download and gets you great deals and discounts at your favorite downtown Evanston businesses!

 

 

 





Gift CardThe 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.

 

 

 

 

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.

  

 

 

Evanston 150 Project Update - Thursday, Novemeber 8, 7-9pm 

Evanston 150 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.

 

  

   

 

 

Shop Evanston Day is December 15! Support your community and shop local! More information to come! 

Retail and Restaurant Specials

 Crab Bash at Davis Street Fishmarket - The entire month of October 

 

October 1 through October 31, the 27 year-old seafood institution, Davis Street Fishmarket will feature a variety crab specials for lunch and dinner as well as special events throughout the month. Look here for weekly food and drink specials throughout the entire month! Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 847-869-3474.


 

Fairy Tale Trail at the Women's Club of Evanston - Oct 26, 4-7pm & Oct 27, 10am-2pm 

Fairy Tale Trail is presented by the Women's Club of Evanston, is a non-frightening, fully accessible fantasy-filled labyrinth where children of all abilities interact with costumed characters. $5 per person, more info here.





Core Explorations with Ruthie Streiter at Grateful Yoga - October 27 at 4:30pm
Grateful Yoga Awakening the core can bring us deeper into the landscape of the body, offers a powerful meditative focal point during asana, and helps us move towards balance and harmony in our movement through life. This workshop with Grateful Yoga is appropriate for students with some knowledge of basic yoga.  Recommended especially for chronic discomfort and tension in the lower back, shoulder and hips, all indicative that the core might need attention!  Great for postpartum moms. Register here

 

 

 

Halloween Party at WineStyles with Scarryyy Larryyy - October 27

Back by popular demand, Scarryyy Larrryyy will be at WineStyles pouring his freakishly delicious wine. As always, best costume wins a bottle of wine! Come if you dare, October 27, 6 - 8pm! 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE Anti-Aging Treatment at Nail Bar included with All Manicures and Pedicures!

Now through the end of the year Nail Bar will include a Renude Anti-Aging Body Serum into all manicures and pedicures for free! The serum is highly effective and designed to combat signs of aging on the hands, feet, face, decolletage, or anywhere else on the body. This unique blend of green tea, sea algae, clover extract, and rare essential oils actually restores and firms the skin by kick-starting collagen production.  

 

 

 

Halloween at Ayla's Originals 

Stop by Ayla's in your Halloween Costume on October 31 and get 20% off your purchase.

  

Holiday Bead Bazaar

Ayla's Originals hosts the Wonderful World of Beads at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sunday, November 11, 10am - 4pm! Call (847) 328-4040 or visit www.awwbshow.com.

 

 

evanstARTS - Complete the survey by November 12
What is YOUR Vision for the Arts in Evanston?
  Evanston Community Foundation, City of Evanston & the Evanston Arts Council invite you to Complete the online survey evanstARTS FAQ's.

 

 

 

Title Nine Thursdays in November!

Thursdays throughout November, Title Nine, located at 816.5 Church Street will be extending their hours and staying open until 7pm! In addition to staying open later, they will be doing product features and giveaways and serving treats in store! 

 

 

 

The 7th Annual CMS Expo May 14-16, Early Bird Pricing ends October 31

Come discover new, smarter ways to make your content work for you at the 7th Annual CMS Expo at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. Earlybirds SAVE $200 NOW!  REGISTER Before Oct. 31, 2012 to save $200! 

  

 

 

 

Prana Cafe Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration - October 29

Join Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl along with the Downtown Evanston Board of Directors, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and staff in celebrating the opening of Prana Cafe. A ribbon cutting celebration will take place at October 29th at 1:00pm, 1840 Oak Avenue. The general public is invited to stop by to sample house-made French pastries and locally roasted coffee. As an added bonus, during the month of October folks will receive a free Oogave soda with purchase when they mention 'Downtown Evanston.' Oogave is 100% agave-sweetened and comes in unique flavors such as watermelon cream, strawberry rhubarb, and grapefruit.

 

 

 

Talia Boutique Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration- November 1

Join Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl along with the Downtown Evanston Board of Directors, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and staff in celebrating the grand opening of Talia Boutique.  A ribbon cutting celebration will take place at 5:30pm on November 1st at 1526 Chicago Avenue. All are invited to attend the festivities: shop during the store-wide sale, enjoy light refreshments and enter to win a gift card. The Grand Opening Sale of 20% off store-wide is available on November 1st. In addition to light refreshments, guests can enter to win a $100 Talia Gift Card.

 

 

 

 

 

Sushi Tasting Class at Koi- November 6, 7pm
Enjoy 8 courses of sushi paired with sake and wine for only $45 per person at Koi's Sushi Tasting Class! Contact Sandy at Sandy@koievanston.com or (847) 866-6969.






HORA-TRACK Dance Endurance Training - November 7 
14th International Youth Anti-Narcotics and Anti-Exhaustion HORA-TRACK EventHORA-TRACK is a dance of life that stands against the dark, life-exhausting influences, it is a training method of growing individual life potential, natural health and reversing biological age. It is ideal for today's busy individuals who require both creative productivity and youthful drive. It is a method that allows one to awaken and constantly support youthfulness. Training of physical & intellectual super endurance will be presented on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. For more information on the program and to register, contact Svetlana at svetlana@horausa.com.

 

    

 

The Verona Project at the Theatre and Interpretation Center

Amanda Dehnert's new musical, "The Verona Project," is an electric hybrid of theater and live concert infused with original indie-folk-rock music. A modern fable inspired by Shakespeare's first comedy, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," the show takes an honest look at surviving love and loss through the eyes of a group of young musicians. The show runs October 19 through November 4 at the Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive on the Northwestern University campus. Ticket information and more here. 




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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.
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.