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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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It's Thursday, Let's Dance is back!
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For the 14th year, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on Thursday nights this summer through August 1! This is a free event & all ages are welcome. 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 & 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 "L" to the Davis; or the Metra to the Davis stop. Each week features free dance instruction from 6:00-6:45 p.m. 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, Swing, Jazz and Big Band.    
It's Thursday, Let's Dance! Lineup July 11 - The Shirley King Band - Sweet home Chicago blues and R&B July 18 - The Associates - The premiere Motown and variety band of the Midwest July 25 - Unity - Rhythmic and rolling beats of Reggae August 1 - The Flat Cats - Hot swing, jazz, contemporary classics and timeless standards We would like to give a special thank you to the sponsors of It's Thursday, Let's Dance! In addition to Downtown Evanston, sponsors include: Buffalo Wild Wings, Chef's Station, North Shore University Health System, Northwestern University, Uncle Dan's, Visiting Angels and Whole Foods Market.  |
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Downtown Evanston News!
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The Downtown Evanston office will be closed July 4th - 7th. Downtown Evanston gift cards can be purchased online here, and will be available for pick up on Monday, July 8th in the Downtown Evanston office or choose to have them shipped directly to you.  Gift cards can also be purchased at First Bank and Trust at 820 Church St. The Bank will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and will re-open on Friday. Gift cards can be purchased at this location between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Happy Fourth of July!
Downtown Evanston is once again partnering with the Chicago/ Dempster Merchants Association to bring you the Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk! Merchants in both districts will line the sidewalks with tables and racks of merchandise with deals too good to resist! In downtown Evanston, check out local artists participating in the Artwalk as you peruse your favorite retailers for amazing deals!
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Community News & Events
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July 4th in Evanston
To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Evanston, the City of Evanston is partnering with the Evanston 4th of July Association to bring residents an expanded array of activities for this year's Independence Day celebration. Nine locations around Evanston will be set up to entertain the young and young at heart. In addition to the playground games and activities, there will be a Kids Fun Run as part of the festivities.
The half-mile Kids Fun Run will be held at 12:45 p.m. on July 4 at Ackerman Park, located at the corner of Central St. and McDaniel Ave. The event is available to children 12 years of age and under. A $10 registration fee includes a t-shirt to the first 300 kids registered plus finish line refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Fourth of July Association. Register online here or on race day at Ackerman Park from noon to 12:30 p.m. This event is part of the "Let's Move! Race Series."
Parade Information
The award-winning parade will kick-off at 2 p.m. on Central St. at Central Park Ave. and travel east to Ryan Field at Ashland Ave. In order to celebrate Evanston's sesquicentennial, the South Shore Drill Team will carry a City of Evanston flag and present nearly 150 marchers - double the size of their entry in any other parade on the Fourth.
Lakefront fireworks will be at 9:15 p.m. with a Musical Extravaganza! Tune your radio to 90.5 FM. Fireworks are visible from most lakefront parks. Clark St. Beach is closed all day July 4 to prepare for fireworks show.
July 4th Playground Games & Activities
Playground games and activities will include frisbee, 25-yard race, 40-yard race, 60-yard race, penny scramble, jump rope, pie eating contests and more. To learn more about these games and age levels, visit www.cityofevanston.org/july4games. Locations and times for the games are:
-Lincolnwood School, 2600 Colfax St., 9 a.m.-noon
-Willard School, 2700 Hurd Ave., 9 a.m.-noon
-Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., 9 a.m.-noon
-Kamen Park-east, South Blvd. & Asbury Ave., 9-11 a.m.
-Baker Park, Forest Ave. & Keeney St. , 9-11 a.m.
-Raymond Park, Chicago Ave. & Lake St., 9-11 a.m.
-Elks Park, Callan Ave. and Mulford St., 9-11 a.m.
-ML King Lab School, 2424 Lake St., 9-11 a.m.
-Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St., 9-11 a.m. (roller skating only & refreshments).
Fountain Square Art Festival
 Fountain Square Art Festival presented by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce has won acclaim as one of the most prestigious art festivals in the Midwest. With a varied array of artists in attendance, the Fountain Square Art Festival is considered to be one of the largest and oldest juried fine arts fairs on the North Shore. The festival spans six city blocks in downtown Evanston with Fountain Square serving as the focal point for the art festival. Artists will showcase painting, sculpture, wood, glass ceramics, jewelry, fiber, watercolor, drawing, mixed-media and more. The festival also has live music, food, and family activities. The festival takes place on the weekend of July 6-7 in downtown Evanston at the intersection of Sherman and Church.
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Retail and Restaurant Specials
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Ayla's Originals Bead Bazaar Fourth of July Sale
Take 50% off all Pearls this July 4th, 8:30 - 11:30 am. The best time of year to buy pearls is the Fourth of July at Ayla's Originals! Ayla is offering the popular leather and pearl necklace and bracelet kits along with a gorgeous collection of new Ayla's Own jewelry, all 50% off, from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. 
July 17 is the Next Beading Nite at Ayla's Originals
Every month, Beading Nite offers you free help with your beading projects! Join other beaders for some fellowship and good times. And as always, beads and supplies are 20% off on Beading Nite, 5-7 pm at 1511 Sherman Ave.
ASHA Salonspa presents Red, White and Zen!
 Celebrate the fourth of July with your favorite facial from ASHA Salonspa and save $25 this July 3rd and 5th! Call (847) 475-9300 or visit them at 1604 Sherman Ave. ASHA Salonspa will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. FREE Upsize from Jamba Juice, July 5 - 16! 
Visit Jamba Juice at 630 Davis St. between July 5 and 16 and receive a complimentary upgrade to the the next larger size when you purchase one of their delicious smoothies!
 Now through July 7th, take 15% off everything at Hot Mama! Visit them at 1608 Sherman Ave. Sake Fest at KOI - Thursday, July 18, 7-9pm
Pre-Dance Menu at KOI
Enjoy Koi's 3-course Pre-Event Menu for $15 before 6pm and then head over to 909 Davis St. for It's Thursday, Let's Dance.
Gallery Night at Gather - July 12th
Join Gather in welcoming 2 new guest artists, Jackie Lakely and Cornelia Spelman. Light refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods Market and wine by Vinic. Visit them at 602 Davis St. from 7-9pm. This is a free event and open to the public.
Get Printing 3D Grand Opening
 Rapid Direction, Inc. will hold a 2-day Grand Opening event for 'GetPrinting3D' - it's first 3D Printing Retail Showroom & Demonstration Cafe at 820 Davis St., Suite 111. This Grand Opening event on Friday, July 12 & 13
This Grand Opening event on Friday, July 12 & 13 will include demonstrations on 3D System's 3D printers: CubeX, the full-color ZPrinter 450, ProJet 1500 SLA-like printer, ProJet 3500HDMax high definition plastic printer as well as showcasing GeoMagic's 3D scanning and modeling software. The public will have the opportunity to do some 3D modeling on Cubify.com and print their creations, have their head scanned and 3D modeled in living color and purchase 3D printed items.
World of Beer introduces New Menu!
 Visit World of Beer at 1601 Sherman Ave. to check out their new menu! Plus, starting July 8th, they will begin opening for lunch! Use this coupon to sample their new menu and get 10% off!
Minute man Press July Deals
250 Single-sided, full color business cards - $34.75  250 Club/Event Flyers - $85 250 (minimum) 19" x 27" posters - as low as $2.75 each 500 Door Hangers - 3.5" x 8.5" single-sided, black and white door hangers - $35 Visit Minuteman Press at 1553 Sherman Ave or call (847) 866-9777.
Grateful Yoga
The summer intensive is still available - unlimited yoga until September 2! Yoga once a week will take the edge off life, but practicing twice a week or more will change your life! The summer is an ideal time to dive deeper into yoga, and Grateful Yoga wants to help make that possible with unlimited yoga through Sept 2 for $195. For more information and a schedule of classes, visit here or call (847) 849-1810.
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LOFT is hiring
|  LOFT at Sherman Plaza is hiring! LOFT is looking for talented associates who love a sense of fashion and connecting with other genuine women. Call (847) 424-9142 or visit them at 1614 Sherman Ave. to learn more about working at LOFT!
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Awesome Deals on the Downtown Evanston Mobile 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.
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Construction Updates
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Davis Street Water Main and Sewer Replacement Project
Over the next ten weeks, the City of Evanston will be contracting Water Main and Sewer Replacement work on Davis Street between Benson Avenue and Hinman Avenue. This project involves replacement of the existing water main with a new 24" Ductile Iron Pipe between Benson and Hinman. The combined sewer will be replaced with 24" concrete pipe from Orrington to Hinman. Construction began the week of June 3rd, with the entire project expected to be fully completed by the end of July. For Complete details, click here. Please contact Sat Nagar, Senior Engineer, at (847) - 448- 4311 with any questions.
Davis St. CTA Viaduct Work The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has already started conducting repair work on the Davis St. CTA viaduct. The area affected will be Davis Street, between Benson Ave. and Elmwood Ave. The work includes repairs to the north and south abutments of the CTA viaduct over Davis St. and there will be some noise while the work is being performed. Work will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays through approximately June 10. During work hours, vehicle traffic will be maintained. Parking on Davis Street will be restricted on either side of the viaduct's abutment under repair. Sidewalk access will be narrow and may be intermittently redirected during material handling.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Ryan Mouw, CTA Government and Community Relations, Senior Government Officer, at (312) 681-2751 or at rmouw@transitchicago.com
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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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