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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Evanston!
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 Bar Louie Evanston will be serving up a Kegs & Eggs breakfast from 8 - 11am for just $10! Get there bright and early, plus enjoy $4 green beers, $5 Irish Whiskey, $6 Car bombs and more drink specials all day long Saturday to Monday! 1601 Sherman Ave. Monday, March 17th, 6pm - 12:30am
Drink Good Beer, Not Green Beer! Come out to WOB for St. Patrick's Day, Guinness will be on special all night, along with half-off select drafts and LAKEFRONT Brewery's Big Easy imperial maibock (7.1%) bottles at a discounted price of $3.50/bottle!
Live Irish music all weekend long! Plus enjoy great drink specials and a special limited Irish menu (in addition regular offerings) at Tommy Nevin's! The Annual Celebration of St. Patrick's Weekend at the Celtic Knot!  Saturday, March 15th 12 - 3pm - Irish dancers from The Sheila Tully Academy of Dance 6 - 8pm - Peter & Katie (Irish Music Duo) 10pm - 1am - Mad Bread (Folk, Bluegrass and Blues) Sunday, March 16th 12 - 3pm - Irish dancers from The Sheila Tully Academy of Dance 6 - 9pm - Tim O'Shea & Phillip Crickard (traditional Irish Folk from Co. Kerry) Monday, March 17 ~ St. Patrick's Day! 4 - 6pm - The Public House Band (Eclectic Celtic Music) 6:30 - 8:30pm - The John Williams Trio (Traditional Irish) 9pm - 12am - One of the Girls (Irish Folk, Chicago-style) music, dancers, friends and fun! Come join the hooley! 1640 Chicago Ave. Monday, March 17th 11:30am - 2:30pm and 5pm - 7pm
Share some Irish pride for a great cause at Whole Foods - get a made to order corned beef sandwich and a  drink for just $5! All proceeds benefit microcredit lending to end poverty!
1016 Davis St. Monday, March 17th Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Bottle and Bottega! Paint a lucky clover during this public painting party on Monday, March 17th at 6pm! |
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Community News
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The Return of Malbec Madness at Sips on Sherman
Saturday, March 22nd 6pm-8pm
Join Sips on Sherman on Saturday, March 22nd for everything Malbec; a Malbec for sipping with marinara, a Malbec for sipping with steak, a Malbec for sipping with everything in between. And let's not forget Malbecs for sipping with Chocolate! Plus, a Malbec Rose. It will be another delicious night of Malbec Madness! $5.00 per person.
Trattoria Demi Celebrates 21 Years!
Now through March 21
1571 Sherman Ave.
Trattoria Demi, is celebrating it's 21st year in Evanston! As part of the celebration they are offering diners 21% off any regular priced entree from now until March 21st!
Upcoming Events at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge
Saturday, March 15th 
Liv Sum Dim Sum Brunch
Beginning Saturday, March 15, Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge will offer over 60 dim sum items on weekend brunch (10:30 a.m. -3 p.m.) as well as select dishes throughout the week (11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.). Drink specials, including $10 bottomless Mimosas and $5 Bloody Mary cocktails, will also be available!
First Northern Credit Union gets Money Smart!
Money Smart Week - April 5 - 12
 Saving for college? Preparing for retirement? Just wish you were better at managing your money? Sign up today for one of many financial education programs during Money Smart WeekŪ April 5-12, coordinated by The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and hundreds of local partner organizations in your community.
First Northern Credit Union will be holding two free educational seminars covering the topic of, "Understanding Your Credit Report" on April 9, 2014. Classes will be held at our branch at 1705 Sherman Ave, and are scheduled for 11:00AM-12:00PM, and 2:00PM-3:00PM. The Credit Union has also partnered with GreenPath Debt Solutions to offer private debt management consultations throughout the day. The classes being offered are just one of more than 3,000 free financial programs available across the country. To sign up for this program, or to schedule an appointment with GreenPath, email nkuehl@fncu.org, or call 312-429-6464. For more information go to www.fncu.org/moneysmart.
Register for W.O.W. 2014! 
Women Out Walking (W.O.W.) is a 12 week walking program designed to encourage women in Evanston to lead healthier lifestyles and become more physically active. Using walking as the foundation, individuals and teams of women are asked to track their steps and seek to improve their activity level on a weekly basis. Registration for WOW is now open. Participants are encouraged to register before the March 22, 2014 Kick-Off Event.
Click here to register for Women Out Walking. For more information please visit here.
Free Tax Preparation at the Evanston Public Library
Through April 15th: Saturdays, 10am - 1pm: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm - 9pm
The Center for Economic Progress will be offering free tax counseling and preparation for families with incomes less than $50,000 and individuals with incomes less than $25,000. First come, first served; please allow 2 hours for tax preparation. For more information, including a list of documents to bring, please visit the Center for Economic Progress website, or call 312-630-0278.
Enter the Poetry Competition at the Evanston Public Library
The Evanston Public Library is pleased to announce the annual poetry competition funded by an endowment to the Library in memory of Jo-Anne Hirshfield. The Jo-Anne Hirshfield Memorial Poetry Awards competition is open to all students, kindergarten through the eighth grade, attending an Evanston elementary or middle school or residing in Evanston, and all high school students and adults in the Chicago area. This year's guest judge will be Kevin Stein. For award categories and prizes, visit here! --the entry deadline is Friday, March 28, 2014.
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Community Events
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Evanston Dance Ensemble presents The Big Night Opening March 14th  Evanston Dance Ensemble's March 2014 production of The Big Night, features the delightful mini-ballet Graduation Ball in the first act. The second act moves the teen social dance ritual into the 21st century with Prom 2014. And as usual, there will be something for every dance lover of any age in this one. Evanston Dance Ensemble will be presenting 5 performances of The Big Night March 14-16 at the Josephine Louis Theatre on Northwestern University's campus. Evanston Symphony Orchestra - Hungarian Connection March 16th, 2:30pm
Franz Liszt's "Totentanz" (Dance of Death) is unsurpassed for virtuoso excitement, and the young Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov will take on this challenging role. Another Hungarian composer, Bela Bartok, frequently performed the "Totentanz," and our concert opens with his exciting Dance Suite. The Hungarian language is unrelated to those surrounding Hungary, but it does share a strong connection with Finnish. The Evanston Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Lawrence Eckerling, closes this concert with the most popular symphony of Finland's most important composer - the rousingly patriotic Second Symphony by Jean Sibelius. More information here. Insuring Your Health presented by McGaw YMCA
Saturday, March 15th, 11am  Do you have questions about Health Care Reform? Join the McGaw YMCA for a free educational seminar. Health Care Reform Seminar will take place on Saturday, March 15th at 11am at the McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St. Open enrollment ends March 31st. Community Open House at the Frances Willard House
March 16th, 1pm
 The Community Open House at 1730 Chicago Ave. is the first of a year-long series of events honoring one of Evanston's most famous citizens during the 175th anniversary of her birth. This event is free and open to the public. Guests will have the opportunity to view the home on their own, while short guided tours will be given at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00. Beverages and sweets will be served. Free lapel buttons featuring the FrancesWillard@175 logo will be given out and visitors will have an opportunity to purchase a special edition of Willard's Book How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle. Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Seminar and Social
March 25th, 6pm
The City of Evanston Human Relations Commission, in partnership with the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, will host the "Hire One Youth" informational and social at Starbucks on 1734 Sherman Avenue. Since 1992, Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) has provided skills and workforce opportunities to thousands of Evanston youth ages 14-18. Last year, MSYEP employed over 300 Evanston youth and with a goal of employing 500 Evanston youth, it is more important than ever that the business community support the Mayor's efforts. So please join the Human Relations Commission for a beverage, a sampling of food and an opportunity to learn more about MSYEP. To learn more about this event, please contact Jonathan Williams-Kinsel at jwilliamskinsel@cityofevanston.org or at 847-448-8103.
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Who's Hiring?
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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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