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Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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| Gift Cards - A great gift for everyone | |
It's the gift of ultimate choice!
The Downtown Evanston gift card may be used at 140 downtown businesses and is easy for you to purchase.
Purchase in person or anytime online!
The card can still be purchased in person:
Downtown Evanston office at 820 Davis St., Suite 151
First Bank & Trust at 820 Church St.
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| Community News & Events | |
Shop, dine and be merry 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!
Grand Opening Celebration at Hevanston Gallery December 14th
Join Mayor Tisdahl as she welcomes Hevanston Gallery with a ribbon
cutting ceremony and celebration on Friday, December 14th from 5-8pm. Check out creations by local artists and sample treats and drink.
529 Davis Street 847-989-9832
Santa's Coming! December 15
Bring the kids or the whole family to see Santa on
Saturday, December 15!
820 Davis St., Suite 151 from noon - 4pm.
This is a FREE event!
Visit with Santa and complete your holiday shopping in one trip! Purchase the Downtown Evanston gift card on Saturday 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!
Thank you to the Evanston Community Foundation and the NU Center for Civic Engagement for helping us to make last Saturday, December 8th a great day top visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause!
Shop Evanston Day is December 15! Support your community and shop local! More information to come!
Community Celebration of Kwanza
December 26, 11am
Join your friends and neighbors in celebrating the first day of Kwanzaa at Fountain Square. There will be music, songs and the traditional lighting of the Kinara and recitation of principles. For more information, please call 847/448-8254 or visit here. |
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Retail and Restaurant Specials
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Gentlemen's Shopping Night at Eve's - December 13, 5 - 8pm
Gentleman are encouraged to join Eve and her team on Thursday, December 13th from 5-8 pm for a relaxing and fun shopping experience at Eve J. Alfille's Gallery! Beer & Bourbon (and wine) will be served, in addition to non-alcoholic options, while you enjoy assisted shopping for the perfect holiday treasure. Be a Hero, and buy here Jewelry from Eve's!
Holiday Sale at Talia - December 13 - 16
Time is running out for your holiday shopping! Make your way to Talia Boutique at 1526 Chicago Ave. and see the special gifts they have in store. 20% off original prices! Up to 60% off select merchandise!
Holiday Happenings at lululemon athletica
-The Holiday 5K - December 15, 8:30am
Take part in a chilly 3.1 mile run and then enjoy complimentary hot chocolate at the Unicorn Cafe!
-Holiday Shopping, December 20 at 7pm
Calling all Mr. Claus's! Join lululemon athletica for an exclusive shop night. We'll help you get everything on her list to make for a hassle free night of gift shopping. Not-so-light refreshments will be served.
Events at Grateful Yoga
Family Yoga with Yoli - Sunday, December 23
$25/family; register here
Join Yoli Maya Yeh, kids yoga specialist and professional goofball for this hour of playful yoga the whole family can enjoy!
Yoga Nidra Workshop with Corinne Peterson - Saturday, December 29, 3-5pm
Yoga Nidra is a process of guided mindfulness meditation that systematically leads the body and mind into receptive states of relaxation and deep presence. In this workshop we use the Integrative Restoration (iRest®) approach to Yoga Nidra.
Holiday Open House at Options for College Success - December 17, 1-5pm
Options for College Success invites you to join them for a Holiday Open House on Monday, December 17 from 1 - 5pm. They are located at 820 Davis St., Suite 455. Please RSVP at snaxler@optionsforcollegesuccess.org.
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!
Becky and Me Toys - Toys for Tots - Dec. 20  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.
The 7th Annual CMS Expo - May 14-16
Come discover new, smarter ways to make your content work for you at the 7th Annual CMS Expo at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. REGISTER Here.
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| Awesome Deals on the APP! |
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 |
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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