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Friday, February 15, 2013    


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 Register Now for the Downtown Evanston Wedding Walk!
   
 
Do you know someone getting married?!
Brides Have a Chance to Win a Custom Wedding Gown!
  
Join us for the first annual Wedding Walk in Downtown Evanston, February 24, 2013!
  
Brides-to-be and their guests will explore the downtown, stopping in ten key business where they will find creative inspirations for that special day! Visit EvanstonBride.com to register and for more information!
  
Registered Brides Receive:
  • Gift Bag
  • Live fashion show with appetizers and champagne
  • Trunk shows/Food & drink tastings
  • Chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes
  • Professional guidance and support

All registered Brides will have the chance to win a custom wedding dress from Avail & Co. valued up to $3,000* and many other great prizes*!

*See website for restrictions. 

 

Register by February 22nd for advanced registration tickets!

www.EvanstonBride.com

 

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Looking for the perfect venue to host your big day? Look no further! Call the experts at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston Hotel and see how they can help make your big day even more memorable!
Call (847) 866-8700.

  

Volunteer Evanston 

2013 marks the 150th anniversary of Evanston's founding. In honor 
of Evanston's legacy of civic engagement, Volunteer Evanston encourages community members to celebrate by taking a pledge to  
help meet the community's goal of
reaching 150,000 volunteer hours in 2013. 
Music Institute of Chicago presents: Evanston Escola de Samba Carnaval Celebration! 
In conjunction with Mardi Gras, the Music Institute of Chicago presents the Evanston Escola de Samba's Carnaval Celebration for families, featuring art projects, music mini-lessons and more on February 16! Visit here for more information!    


Evanston History Center presents Evanston History 101
 

Dawes House In honor of the 150th anniversary of Evanston's incorporation in 1863, the Evanston History Center is offering an introduction to the community's history called Evanston History 101. Offered monthly throughout 2013, Evanston History 101 will feature a half-hour guided tour of Milestones and Memories, EHC's permanent exhibit of Evanston history, showcasing highlights of the exhibit from Evanston's earliest years through the present.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 12:30 p.m,  

call (847) 475-3410 or visit here

  

City Hosts Free Social Media "Boot Camp" for Evanston Non-profits Feb 21 

 The City of Evanston's Citizen Engagement Division will be hosting a free "boot camp" for Evanston-based non-profit organizations designed to help them successfully employ social media tools to better communicate their message. The workshop will cover Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and social media management tools. For more information and to register, click here!


The Evanston Symphony Orchestra: "Musical Passports"! 

Slavic Favorites - and a Romanian born violinist - highlight the second destination of the Evanston Symphony Orchestra's 67th season, themed "Musical Passports." Concert is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at Pick-Staiger concert hall in Evanston.

 

Tickets for the March 3 available in advance at evanstonsymphony.org, by calling 847-864-8804 or at the box office. There will also be a free and open to the public pre-concert lecture/demonstration that we call "Musical Insights"  on Friday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the North Shore Retirement Hotel.

 

Free Introduction to Rhythmic Movement Training

Dr. Daniel Wilke invites all to attend a free presentation about this amazing therapy that identifies and corrects stress, ADHD, developmental delays and other learning challenges. Join Dr. Wilke on February 27th and March 7th, 7-8pm at 1601 Sherman Ave. Suite 540. Space is limited, call to reserve your seat 847-328-8000 www.drdanielwilke.com 

 

  

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.
Retail and Restaurant Specials

Senior Mondays at Bravo Cucina Italiana!

Join the friendly staff at Bravo Cucina Italiana! EVERY Monday night from 4-10pm for Senior Day! All Seniors over 55 enjoy 20% off!

Valid only at 1701 Maple Ave. location! (Not valid with any other discount or promotion).

  


February Trunk Show at Jane Miller

Jane Miller women's clothing gallery, specializes in unique clothing & accessories created by independent designers from around the country for women who want style, comfort & simplicity. See Jane's newest offerings at her February Trunk Shows:  

Saturday, February 9th and 16th from 10am - 5pm and

Sunday, February 10th and 17th from noon -  5pm 

 

Wine & Chocolate

 

WineStyles in Downtown Evanston 

For the entire month of February everything at WineStyles, located at 1741 Sherman Ave., is 25% off*!  

*Some restrictions apply, see store for details. 

 

Restaurant Month in Downtown Evanston

 
Chicago's North Shore Restaurant Month
See which of your favorite downtown Evanston restaurants are offering up amazing specials for Restaurant Month 2013. Visit here for the complete list!
Awesome Deals on the 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.
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.