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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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Downtown Evanston News!
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The Downtown Evanston gift card makes the perfect gift for anyone!
Graduation season is right around the corner as well as the end of the school year - the Downtown Evanston gift card makes a great gift for teachers! Redeemable at over 140 downtown Evanston businesses, there is something everyone will love! Order online here or visit us at the Downtown Evanston Office at 820 Davis St., Suite 151 (on the ground level).
Questions, call (847) 866-6319.
Celebrate Memorial Day in Downtown Evanston!  Evanston American Legion Post 42 will host a community reflection and ceremony honoring America's fallen heroes. The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Fountain Square - Veterans Memorial Plaza (intersection of Davis St., Orrington Ave., & Sherman Ave.) at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013. 
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It's Thursday, Let's Dance is back for the 14th year!
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For the 14th year, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on six Thursday nights throughout the summer! Come on out to the only outdoor dance floor north of Chicago; conveniently located at 909 Davis St. Plaza, at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Church Street (at the Davis St. Metra stop). Look for the dance party between American Apparel and Chef's Station's outdoor patio. It's Thursday, Let's Dance! in downtown Evanston is accessible via public transit by taking the CTA Purple Line "el" to the Davis; or the Metra to the Davis stop. Each week features dance instruction from 6:00-6:45 p.m., in celebration of Evanston's 150th Anniversary, learn a dance from 150 years ago! Dance instruction will be followed by live music and dancing from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The event spotlights a different dance style each Thursday with musical genres including: Reggae, Latin, Swing, Jazz and Big Band. This is a free event and all ages are welcome.    
It's Thursday, Let's Dance! Lineup: June 20 - Afinca'o - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and all rhythms Latin June 27 - Bopology - Chicago's favorite swing, jazz, Frank Sinatra and jump-blues band July 11 - The Shirley King Band - Sweet home Chicago blues and R&B in the family tradition of B.B. King July 18 - The Associates - The premiere Motown and variety band of the Midwest July 27 - Unity - Rhythmic and rolling beats of Reggae August 1 - The Flat Cats - Hot swing, jazz, contemporary classics and timeless standards  |
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Begin Purple Line Track Renewal in May 2013
|  Chicago Transit Authority has already begun work to replace the Purple Line track ties. Work will occur over a period of approximately 7 months and will take place at nighttime during the week and during the day on the weekends. 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. 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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Hot Mama in downtown Evanston is having one hot sale for Memorial Day Weekend! Take 10% off of everything on Monday, May 17! Visit them at 1608 Sherman Ave.
Soft Shell Crab Thursdays at Bistro Bordeaux 
May 23rd, kicks off the beginning of Soft Shell Crab Thursdays at Bistro Bordeaux! For a limited time, Executive Chef Michael Gottlieb is featuring a seasonal preparation of Soft Shell Crabs flown in that day from Maryland! Enjoy Crispy Soft Crabs every Thursday, while they are here!
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
Find your beach - Kick off to Summer Party at Buffalo Wild Wings - June 1
 The Loop-FM's Rock Girl will be hosting the Kick-off to Summer Party at Buffalo Wild Wings at 1741 Maple Ave on June 1st from 2-4pm. Attendees can win a Tailgate Package including 2 tickets to a Northsider's baseball game, a $50 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, 2 folding Corona Beer Chairs and even a grill (must be 21 to enter)! Other prizes include beach towels, sunglasses, water park passes and much more! Stop by 1741 Maple Ave to be a part of the excitement and a enjoy Corona or Corona Light Bucket Special for $18!
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Community News & Events
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 Fitting in Fitness - 4 Thursdays starting May 30thHey Moms and Caregivers! Constantly trying to find a way to fit in a workout between diaper changes, laundry and fixing dinner? Been longing to find just a few minutes each day for yourself and a way to exercise and eat healthy no matter how busy you are? Wish there was a way to workout without going to the gym and having to find childcare? IzzyFit and Gather have partnered to create a personalized workout just for busy Moms/Caregivers. Visit here for additional info and to register.
Banding Ceremony at the Evanston Public Library
Workers from The Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium will come May 30 to the Evanston Public Library to band four recently hatched peregrine falcons. The feared birds known for stunning their prey in 200-mph sky dives have chosen to make the roof eaves of the Evanston Public Library their nesting spot again this year.
The library invites residents to watch the chicks banded, named and sampled for blood during the ceremony. See this exciting moment at 10:30am on May 30th on the 3rd floor of the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Upcoming Classes at Grateful Yoga
High Noon Yoga with Lela Beem, Fridays, 12-1p, beginning May 31
Take a lunch break that actually leaves you refreshed. Join this all-levels class geared towards the office dweller. Get out of your chair and clear your mind with this efficient, balanced and peaceful midday practice.
Yoga for Slow Living with Rhoda Miriam, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11a, Begins June 4
This class focuses on the benefits of slowing down-on your yoga mat  and in your life. Each session offers a balance of easeful movement, breath awareness and regulation, and conscious relaxation. Students will experience a variety of yoga stretches designed to release physical tensions, as well as Restorative Yoga poses and guided Yoga Nidra meditation to help create mental clarity and a sense of peace and well-being.
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In The Community
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
 The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market is now open for the season. 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.
Events at the Frances Willard House Museum 
June 2, 4pm at the Willard House at 1730 Chicago Ave.
"Views from the Porch: 100 Years of Women Voting, Illinois Women and the Fight for Suffrage", a lecture by Lori Osborne, Director of the Evanston Women's History Project, and Cate Whitcomb, President-elect of the Evanston League of Women Voters. The talk features the stories of three Evanston women who were involved in the suffrage movement. Visit here for registration and information.
June 8, 2pm at the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Screening and discussion of Iron Jawed Angels, the award-winning HBO film starring Anjelica Huston and Hilary Swank. The film tells the story of the national suffrage movement through its final struggles and eventual success in 1920. A FREE EVENT.
June 14, 5pm at the Willard House at 1730 Chicago Ave.
A Rally Celebrating A Century of Votes for Women. Featuring: live music, a living history performance by Leslie Goddard, remarks by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, historical speeches, voter registration & more! A FREE EVENT.
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Awesome Deals on the Downtown Evanston Mobile 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. |
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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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