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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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Retail and Restaurant Specials
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Happy Halloween from Downtown Evanston! 
Official Trick-or-Treating hours are from 4 - 7pm, today, October 31st! Visit here for tips on how to have a fun and safe Halloween!  |
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Retail and Restaurant Specials
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Opening Reception at The Galleria 
November 1
Join The Galleria in Evanston on November 1st from 5-8pm for an opening party hosted by one of their talented and youngest vendors, Katherine of ArtByKatian!
ArtByKatian is one of the newest vendors at the Galleria in Evanston, enjoy live music, refreshments and 20% off on any purchases at the ArtByKatian store during the reception! Katherine began drawing every day at age four and started formal art instruction at six. She began studying Chinese brush painting with Evanston artist Mina Hsing in 2007. Reception details here!
Uncle Dan's Wool Event 
November 2
Celebrate Merino Wool at Uncle Dan's on Saturday, November 2nd at 901 W. Church St. Reps from some of Uncle Dan's favorite wool brands, including Icebreaker, SmartWool, Ibex and Fits Socks will be on hand to answer questions about their products. Customers will receive 20% off their entire purchase of premium wool brands all weekend long. Enjoy complimentary warm apple cider and bring your kids to visit sheep at a petting zoo outside.
Uncle Dan's is also hosting their Annual Coat Drive. Donate a gently used coat and receive 15% off the purchase of a new coat now through November 9th. The coats will be donated to Deacon's Closet annual holiday party for the homeless and to the families at Oakton Elementary in Evanston
27 Live - Whiskey Lounge Official Opening
November 4 
27 Live announces the official opening of the upstairs Whiskey Lounge, Monday Nov. 4th 4pm. The Whiskey Lounge at 27 Live offers a wide array of hand selected whiskeys, beers on tap and mixed cocktails. A special whiskey lounge bar menu is also available with options selected to pair specifically the bar offerings.The lounge opens daily at 4pm.
Glam-Her-Up at Ayla's Originals
November 9 
Ayla's Originals hosts Glam-Her-Up, a sales event to support the YWCA Evanston/North Shore's domestic violence services for women and their children. The event will be hosted in the storefront from 4pm to 7pm on Saturday, November 9 and Ayla's will donate 100% of profits from the event to the YWCA!
Additionally, the store will also accept jewelry donations from customers to give to the women served by the YWCA's economic empowerment program, which women can wear during job interviews. Those making a purchase and/or jewelry donation during the event will receive a coupon for 40% off of a future purchase at Ayla's Originals. Creperie St. Germain will be providing divine, sweet, taste-size portions of their crêpes, while WineStyles will present a special wine tasting from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Veteran's Day at Bar Louie  November 10 & 11 Bar Louie at 1520 Sherman Ave. will be honoring all who have served this Veteran's Day! Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11 all Veterans and Active Military can enjoy lunch or dinner on Louie! Chili's Bar and Grill Visit here and register for Chili's Bar and Grill's E-Club! Receive free chips and your choice of salsa, guacamole or queso just for signing up! You'll also receive valuable offers & promotions to use at Chili's Bar and Grill at 1765 Maple Ave!
Koi Fine Asian Cuisine and Lounge November Events
 Sushi Tasting
Tuesday, November 12 7-9pm
Join Chef Kenny and MC David Biddle for this exciting and innovative 8 course sushi tasting menu. Each course is paired perfectly with a glass of wine or sake. Tickets are only $45 per person and available
 Martini Class
Thursday, November 21 7-9pm
Join Startenders Dan and Eric and learn to make some delicious winter inspired cocktails!
Did we mention that you get to drink them, and leave with recipe cards?! Light appetizers will also be served. Get your tickets here.
November Events at WineStyles 
Now is a great time to experience wines that are perfect for the holiday season. Join WineStyles at 1741 Sherman Ave. for their regular FREE wine tastings every Thursday night from 5:30-7:30 and Saturday from 2-4 and also for the following:
Friday, Nov. 1: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Flights, $5 pp: Wines 20% Off!
Saturday, Nov. 2: 6-8 p.m. - Chocolate & Wine Pairing, RSVP & payment in advance
Friday, Nov. 8: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Flights, $5 pp: Fall White Wines
Friday, Nov. 15: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Flights, $5 pp: Wines of Spain & Trivia Night
Saturday, Nov. 16: 2-4 p.m. - Special Wine Tasting & Mary Kay Holiday Shopping Event, Free to Public
Friday, Nov. 22: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Flights, $5 pp: Port Wines for Thanksgiving
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Community Events
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All Hallows Eve Party at The Celtic Knot October 31, 9pm 
Join The Celtic Knot for a All Hallows Eve party ~ KNOT OF THE LIVING DEAD! Thursday, October 31, 9:00 pm, featuring ONE OF THE GIRLS. The true origins of Halloween lie with the ancient Celtic tribes who lived in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. For the Celts, November 1 marked the beginning of a new year and the coming of winter. The night before the new year, they celebrated the festival of Samhain, Lord of the Dead. During this festival, Celts believed the souls of the dead - including ghosts, goblins and witches - returned to mingle with the living. In order to scare away the evil spirits, people would wear masks and light bonfires. What better place to celebrate this Celtic holiday than at The Celtic Knot Public House? Costumes, music, dancing... FUN!! Dia de los muertos Craftstravaganza November 2, 10am - 4pm 
Join the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave. to celebrate and learn more about Dia de los muertos, the Day of the Dead, a celebration of passed loved ones observed in Latin American countries. In most celebrations, friends and relatives gather to celebrate the dead by sharing their greatest memories. During the Dia de los muertos Craftstravaganza, attendees can make their own muertos folk art--from sugar skulls, fun masks, to nichos (dioramas). The Mexican Ministry of Tourism and Culture will provide Aztec performers to demonstrate a drumming ceremony. To top off the celebration, altars (shrines) made by Evanstonians will be on display, competing for best in show. Event attendees will vote for the winner! Free and open to all ages. On Site: Putting Dance on the Map Sunday, November 3, 2pm Dancers at Raymond Park? the Evanston Library?  Fountain Square? Yes! Dance where you least expect it! Come celebrate Evanston's 150th Anniversary with dancing ON SITE in and around downtown Evanston. Start at Raymond Park at 2:00 with performances by the Evanston Dance Ensemble and then follow the colored flags to see dances by Be the Groove, Cartier Collective, The Leopold Group, and ede2. Each piece will run approximately 7 to 10 minutes and each performance site is within walking distance of each other. Watch for maps coming soon around town! The Hundred Dresses presented by Northwestern's Theatre & Interpretation Center November 1 - 10 Hal and Martha Hyer Wallis Theater 
Wanda Petronski claims to have 100 beautiful dresses at home - despite wearing the same faded blue dress to school every day. Maddie Reeves joins the rest of the kids at Franklin Elementary School, teasing Wanda for speaking strangely, having a funny last name and living in the wrong part of town. But when the teasing gets out of hand, Maddie has a tough decision to make. Based on the Newbery Honor Book by Eleanor Estes and directed by acclaimed Northwestern faculty member Rives Collins, this musical adaptation asks: would you have the courage to stand up for someone, even if it means standing alone? Tickets and information here.
Next Theatre presents Compulsion
Through November 17It's 1951 and Sid Silver is on a mission to be the guardian of one the most moving and  provocative account of the 20th century. Inspired by the true story of Meyer Levin and his obsession with Anne Frank's diary, Compulsion explores the lengths one man will go to honor an iconic teenage girl's powerful and enduring legacy. Devon de Mayo, director of Next's hit production, Everything is Illuminated, returns with this compelling and complex tale of passion and obsession. For information and tickets, visit here. Evanston Symphony Orchestra - Evanston 150 Celebration Concert November 10  Evanston Symphony Orchestra's special Evanston 150 celebration opens with a brass fanfare composed for the Evanston Symphony by Mark Gresham, and it closes with two pieces whose orchestration highlights the virtuosity of individual members of the orchestra. In between, the delightful Carnival of the Animals features two young pianists from Evanston's Music Institute of Chicago plus narration of the witty Ogden Nash verses by the Dean of Northwestern's Bienen School of Music.
LAST Chance for the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
 The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market is open 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.
Flying Turkey 5k November 28  Start your holiday off on the right foot! Register for the 3rd Annual Evanston Flying Turkey 5k this Thanksgiving! This awesome, family event is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving weekend and get in some great exercise before your turkey dinner.
We sold out the last two years, so don't miss your chance to register! The first 2,000 people to sign up will receive an official Evanston Flying Turkey 5k Heavyweight Longsleeve shirt.
Be sure to bring a canned food item to the race to drop in the donation bin. |
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City of Evanston News
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City Seeks Input on New Parking Meters and Pay Stations The City of Evanston is updating on-street parking equipment to become more environmentally and user friendly. The new equipment choices are solar/battery powered single space parking meters and pay stations that accept both coin and credit cards, with the future alternative option of payment with the use of a cell phone. In order to ensure that residents, businesses and visitors have input on the type of device they prefer, 50 single-space meters and two upgraded pay-and-display stations have been placed in various locations for examination and testing. For your convenience, a meter location map is provided. Patrons are invited to take a brief survey regarding the meter technology via text message at the telephone number posted at each location (standard text message rates may apply.) Alternatively, users may take the survey by phone at 3-1-1 or online at www.cityofevanston.org/parkingsurvey. The surveys will be open until November 5th. Input from the general public, and area businesses regarding which technology is preferred will help determine the type of equipment that will be implemented at most locations citywide. The timeline for total replacement of equipment is the end of March 2014. |
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Who's Hiring?
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Hot Mama, 1608 Sherman Ave. 
Part Time Stylist
Love to play dress up? Passionate about helping moms feel beautiful? Hot Mama is looking for a PT Stylist to help them empower, inspire + style moms at their Evanston location. Stylists are the frontlines. The product pioneers. The rock stars. They bring the Hot Mama customer experience to life every time they're on the floor. They have a fabulous personal sense of style + strong, positive communication skills. They are the reason our moms walk out the door feeling beautiful.
To apply, send resume and application to Breanne at breanne@hotmamaonline.com. Download + complete application at http://www.shopmama.com/careers.cfm.
Country Financial, 1015 Davis St.
Country Financial is an established and growing insurance and financial services company
interested in individuals who reside in the North Shore and surrounding areas! Click here to learn more about an exciting job opportunity and then visit their website to apply online!
World of Beer - Evanston, 1601 Sherman Ave.
Have a passion for Craft Beer? Dedicated to hospitality? Ready to pair awesome food with great beer? World of Beer- Evanston is looking for a few good people! Now hiring talented and enthusiast individuals to spread WOB Culture one beer at a time! Please visit http://wobusa.com/Locations/Evanston/Employment.aspx and stop by WOB- Evanston with your completed application and resume Monday through Thursday between 1:00PM - 4:00PM. We are looking forward to building our team! |
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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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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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