WineStyles in Downtown Evanston
There are just a few short days left to take advantage of 25%* off everything at WineStyles, located at 1741 Sherman Ave! Get in before the end of February!
*Does not include already discounted items.
Bottle and Bottega at Bravo Cucina Italiana - Feb 27
Bravo Cucina Italiana partners with
Bottle & Bottega for
Wine Down Wednesdays the last Wednesday of each month from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy complimentary appetizers for the first half hour while enjoying $5 wine specials (and martinis too!) throughout the event. Learn to paint with step-by-step instruction from a Bottle & Bottega artist to create your own version of the featured painting! Ticket price includes appetizers, paint supplies, instruction, aprons and a 16x20 take-home canvas! Cocktail social beginning at 6:00pm. Painting takes place from 6:30-9:00pm. For for information and to register,
click here!
Gallery Opening at Gather - March 1, 7pm 
Stop in and see the work of two new guest artists, Evanston painter Marjorie Davidson, and photographer Monika Sommerfeldt. Join Gather for the opening reception this Friday evening, March 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm with cheese and desserts from
Whole Foods Market, wine from Vinic and live music. Free and open to the public!
Ayla's Originals Spring Bead Bazaar - March 3
Ayla's Bead Bazaar is back to welcome in the spring season! Vendors include the new and the familiar! Free parking is available in the lots and garages adjacent to the shop and the show, plus take a free shuttle between the show and the shop. No need to park twice! The store remains open during the sale, 10 am to 5 pm. Get $2 total off Admission, click here to find out how!
8-Course Sushi Tasting Dinner at Koi - March 5, 7pm
Koi's very own Chef Kenny will showcase new recipes and creations for fourteen lucky diners at the sushi bar. The unique eight-course tasting menu will feature the freshest sushi in artful presentations paired with featured wines and sake for only $45 per person.
Upcoming Wine Dinner at Quince - March 7, 6:30pm
Join Quince as they welcome Martine's Wines to host the Domaine Charles Audoin Wine Dinner With Winemaker Cyril Audoin! 4 course dinner with wine pairings, $75 per person.
Call (847) 570-8400 to make your reservation!
Upcoming Events at Grateful Yoga
Yoga and Ayurveda: The Subtle Body and Your Best Health - March 2
Nadis, Chakras and The 5 Winds with Yoli Maya Yeh
Saturday, March 2, 2-4pm, $35; register here
Join Yoli for lecture, discussion and yoga practice that will help you experience your subtle energy body as something real and workable. All experience levels welcome.
Introduction to Pranayama and Meditation with Nick Beem
Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 6:30-7:30p
Pilot program price: $35 for the series / $15 drop-in,register here
In this series, we will explore a few of the fundamental pranayama and meditation practices from the ParaYoga® tradition (of which Nick is now an official certified Level 1 practitioner). All levels of experience and physical ability are most welcome. This series is progressive - attending all three will have much more impact than just one. If there is interest, it will be repeated and expanded.
Cold Stone Creamery Celebrates their 8 year anniversary
Help Cold Stone Creamery in celebrating 8 years in business by attending Customer Appreciation Day on March 9, 2013 from Noon - 10pm.
In appreciation of all of your patronage over the past 8 years, any cake/cookie/cupcake/pie order placed between now and March 9, 2013 will be sold at these very special prices so long as they are picked up by April 30, 2013: $18.88 for all Small Round Signature Cakes $28.88 for all Large Round Signature Cakes $8.88 for all signature pies, 8 packs of ice cream cupcakes or 8 packs of ice cream cookie sandwiches. Orders can be placed in person: 1611 Sherman Ave., over the phone: (847) 424.9000 or on-Line: www.ColdStoneCakes.com
International Women's Day Breakfast - March 8, 7:45am
Join YWCA Evanston/North Shore, Northwestern University Womens Center and The Womans Club of Evanston as Karen DeCrow, Past President of NOW, feminist, attorney, author, activist and one of the most celebrated leaders of the women's movement, addresses the question: The Gender Agenda: Is It Gaining Momentum? Engage in conversation and listen to panelists from a variety of backgrounds as you enjoy breakfast. Free to attend. Event is being held at The Woman's Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave., RSVP here.
New Hours and Phone Number at Prana Cafe
Prana Cafe is now open M-F from 7:30am to 1:30pm, complete with a new menu of fresh-baked pastries and croissants as well as 5 flavors of baked empanadas and soup. Everything is made fresh on-premise from scratch.
The cafe space is also available for events and as a commercial kitchen available for hourly rental after 2pm daily Monday through Saturday and anytime on Sundays. Customers can call or text (847) 440-4527 to place an order ahead of time for pick up at a specific time.