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Friday, December 7, 2012   


 
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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.

 

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Shop and dine in downtown Evanston during the holidays and take advantage of FREE parking in the three main garages! Free parking is available 5pm - Midnight, Monday - Friday and all day Saturdays and Sundays from November 22 - January 1st!

 

See Santa at the Downtown Evanston Visitor Information Center in December! 

Bring the kids or the whole family to see Santa on Saturdays, December 8 & 15! Santa will be making 2 special trips to the Downtown Evanston Visitor Information Center at 820 Davis St., Suite 151 from noon - 4pm on Saturdays, December 8 & 15.

 

This is a FREE event! 

 

Visit with Santa and complete your holiday shopping in one trip! Purchase the Downtown Evanston gift card on Saturdays before, during or after visiting with Santa. The Downtown Evanston gift card can be preloaded with any amount between $5 and $500 and can be used at over 140 restaurants, retailers, hotels and special attractions in the downtown! Cards can also be purchased between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday at the Downtown Evanston Visitor Center and at First Bank & Trust at 820 Church St., Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Saturdays, 8am - 1:30pm, as well as online here!  

  

   

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

  Retail and Restaurant Specials

December Events at gigi bottega 

December 9th from 2-5pm an Afternoon of Fashion and Art with Bottle & Bottega. Call 847-425-5158 or visit www.gigibottega for more info! 

 

 

 

 

Gingerbread House Workshop at Whole Foods Market 

Saturday, December 8th 12-3pm, $19.99 for the frosted gingerbread house, candies are Whole Foods logo complimentary. Purchase a gingerbread house in our Bakery, then head upstairs to the cooking classroom to decorate! We'll bring the candies and take care of the clean up!

 

For More Events at Whole Foods Market Visit Here! 

 

 

 

McGaw YMCA International Family Festival - Dec. 8

 

The McGaw YMCA is hosting their annual International Family Festival on Saturday, December 8th from 10 - 2pm. Attended by over 400 community members, this is free and open to the public, lunch is even provided by Rotary Club. Experience cultures and celebrations from around the world as well as interactive performances. 

 

Paint A Canvas for St. Jude's at Gather - Dec. 8 

Join Gather for their holiday open house tonight from 5-8 pm. Completed canvases will be on  display and for "sale" for a donation to St. Jude Children's research hospital. You can also paint a canvas at the open house, enjoy live music, hot cocoa and cookies! Free and open to the public.

 

 

 
Beading Night at Ayla's Originals Bead Bazaar - Dec. 19
It's your last chance to get free help before you give all your hand-made gifts away for the holidays. Come sit with Ayla and her team at Ayla's Originals from 5-7pm, AND get 20% off your purchase!

 

Art & Wine Night at Creative Coworking - Dec. 7 

Creative Coworking Creative Coworing's Art & Wine Night will feature new exhibits from local artists Laura Allen-Simpson and Margo Cuisinier! Friday, December 7, 5-8pm 922 Davis Street. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Hope to see you there!  

 

 

 

Becky and Me Toys - Toys for Tots - Dec. 13, 20

Becky and Me Toys logo Help Becky & Me Toys fill their whole window at the Evanston store with donations of quality toys for kids in need this holiday season. Becky & Me Toys is offering 20% off any toys purchased at the store for donation to the drive. Monetary donations of any size are also accepted and Becky & Me will match those donations  

 

 

Andersonville Galleria Holiday Pop-Up Shop Now Open

 From now until December 31st, you'll have the opportunity to shop for locally-crafted gifts at 1627 Sherman Ave. Beautiful items from over 35 artists are on sale M-Th, 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 11am-6pm. Visit before it's gone! 

   

 

 

A store wide clearance event will give customers the opportunity to get incredible deals for early holiday shopping and any of their cycling needs. All merchandise is currently discounted 15% to 40%, with additional deep markdowns to be taken on any remaining items over the next few weeks. In addition, quantity discounts on any purchase of three or more items will be offered. The sale will continue until everything is sold. For more information, visit the store web site at www.ten27cycles.com.  

 

Take advantage of 24 days of deals at Nail Bar! 

Now through December 24, Nail Bar is offering up 24 Days of Deals! The following specials will be active through Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24):

  • Renude Body Renewal Package, $65 ($90+ value) - Get 25% OFF when you buy all 5 products together!
    This ultra-hydrating set of our signature, all-botanical, age-defying products make a great gift for women and men of any age.
  • FREE Renude Cuticle Oil with the purchase of a gift card of $100 or more ($15 value)
  • "Nail It" Post-Manicure Care Kit, $20 ($25 value)- save 20% when you buy the Renude Cuticle Oil & Dabu together!
    The perfect pair of products to make your mani last, and to keep your nails looking good between services.

 

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Awesome Deals on the 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.
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.