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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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Downtown Evanston News!
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Bat 17's new expansion recently opened on April 15! Complete with pool tables, a 30-ft bar, 12 new draft pulls, 50+ beers and the menu that you already know and love! The new space at 1709 Benson Ave. will be open 7 nights a week!
Monday-Thursday: 5pm-1am
Friday: 11am-2am
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 2am
Starbucks Coffee is moving from their current location at 1724 Sherman Ave. just down the street to 1734 Sherman Ave. Help welcome them to their space on May 12, more details to come!
Mark your calendar for The Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk on July 26-28!
Downtown Evanston is once again inviting local artists to set up as part of the Artwalk on Saturday, July 27. Interested local artists can contact Matt at (847) 866-6319 to see how they can be a part of this exciting event!
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CTA will begin Purple Line Track Renewal in May 2013
|  Chicago Transit Authority will begin work to replace the Purple Line track ties in May 2013. Work will occur at nighttime for five days and daytime weekend work. The work will last for approximately seven months. The project work on the Purple Line in the City of Evanston is designed to help remediate slow zones along the line. It will replace over 6,000 railroad ties that are beyond their useful life and extend the life of the line until permanent funding is secured for full Red & Purple Line Modernization. This will be the first major upgrade to the Purple Line railroad ties since 1976. The ultimate goal of the project is to speed up service for riders by eliminating slow zones on the Purple Line. The replacement work will be done by CTA staff and will begin in south Evanston and continue to the north. For questions regarding this project, please contact the City of Evanston Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator Matt Swentkofske at 3-1-1 or at mswentkofske@cityofevanston.org or CTA Senior Government Officer Ryan Mouw at rmouw@transitchicago.com or visit here. |
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Retail and Restaurant Specials
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Spring and Summer Seasonal Specials at Nail Bar
Save up to 15% on nail and waxing services 3 days a week at
Nail Bar in downtown Evanston at 1524 Chicago Ave!
- Monday: Save 15% on a basic Pedicure
- Tuesday: Save 10% on body waxing
- Wednesday: Save 15% on a basic Manicure & Pedicure combo
First Annual First Annual Foie Gras Festival at Bistro Bordeaux, through April 28th  Join Bistro Bordeaux this week (through April 28th) for a one-of-a-kind four course Foie Gras Dinner by Executive Chef Michael Gottlieb! Foie gras is a divine delicacy which is produced in only 3 regions in France and served for special occasions and holidays. Treat yourself to this 4 course dinner rich in French delicacy! Visit them here or call (847) 424-1483. ** Reservations are recommended
Win a TV from Buffalo Wild Wings
 Take the chance to Win a 43 Inch HDTV! Stop into the Evanston Buffalo Wild Wings at 1741 Maple Ave. and ask your server for this week's text code and text it to 59393 be entered! Take your chance everyday from until May 9!
Francesca's Collections
'Friends 4- Ever' at Francesca's Collections, 1706 Maple Ave. - enjoy 20% off all regular priced items now through Monday, April 29.
Upcoming Classes at Grateful Yoga
Life After Birth: Yoga for the Postpartum Body with Lela Beem
Introduction to Pranayama and Meditation with Nick Beem
Yoga and Faith Practice: Bridging the Sacred with Ali Niederkorn
For detailed information on each upcoming class, visit here!
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| Community News & Events |
City to test single traffic Lane on Davis - May 13
 As part of a test phase leading up to the Davis Street Streetscape project scheduled to take place later this summer, the City of Evanston will put up temporary test pavement markings for a bike path at the curb on the north side of the 500 block of Davis St., moving the car parking lane away from the curb on that side and temporarily reducing traffic from two lanes to one lane. The test will start May 13 and run for about two weeks. This test may offer a solution to a previous proposal which would have eliminated diagonal parking on the south side of the street to make room for a protected bike lane.
Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair - April 27
Evanston youth age 14 -18 years can attend the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program's annual Job Fair on April 27, 2013. The fair will take place from 8am-3pm at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Youth are encouraged to fill out a Summer Youth Employment Program application in advance online. Application and eligibility requirements can be found at www.cityofevanston.org/youth.
Country Financial and the Illinois Farm Bureau present: Agriculture in the Classroom
 This is an interactive talk intended for 4th grade classrooms, a representative from the Illinois Farm Bureau will come to your child's classroom and give the inside scoop on how the food they eat gets to the table. Stop by the Country Financial office at 1015 Davis St. or call Mary Jane Alagheband at (847) 733-7952 for more information and to schedule a classroom visit!
Money Smart Week at the Evanston Public Library - through April 27
The Evanston Public Library is hosting free financial programs, presented by experts in the field, during Money Smart Week®, a national financial literacy public awareness program sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Here's a look at the Evanston Public Library' s invaluable expert offerings, free to the public. Registration is requested for all programs, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Register by visiting here, or by calling 847-448-8630. All programs take place at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue. For detailed information on each session, please visit here.
Healthy Kids Day at the McGaw YMCA, Saturday April 27, 10am - 1pm
Northwestern's Relay for Life and Cancer Survivors Event - May 17
 Every year, Northwestern University participates in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life by hosting their own event for students, faculty, and community members to unite in the fight against cancer. This year, the student body cordially invites any local survivors of Cancer as a guest of honor at their Relay on May 17th at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion (SPAC) in Evanston. For more information on Northwestern's Relay for Life or to attend as a guest, contact Sarah Lynott at (607) 220-4845 or SarahLynott2014@u.northwestern.edu. Evanston Inventure presents Evanston's "Great Inversion"  You are invited to attend a discussion lead by William Testa with business and community leaders about how the Great Inversion will impact Evanston. Discussion will take place on Wednesday, May 8th, 4-6pm at Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Ave. Visit www.evanstoninventure.org for more info.
 Come discover new, smarter ways to make your content work for you at the
Midwest Urban District Forum - May 20-21
Downtown Evanston and the International Downtown Association have partnered to bring the first
The forum will focus on Arts Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and will be taking place at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston Hotel. Register here!
Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
 The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market will open for its 38th season on Saturday, May 4. Market hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 1p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 2. Featuring more than 50 vendors offering fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, and much more! The market is located at the intersection of University Place and Oak Avenue, behind the Hilton Garden Inn. Free parking is available in the adjacent 1800 Maple Avenue garage.
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.
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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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