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 April 11, 2014 


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Enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch in Downtown Evanston!
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(847) 869-3474

Easter Brunch, April 20th, 10am - 2:30pm

Adults: $39.95, Children's menu: $5.95 

Enjoy an Easter feast at Davis Street Fishmarket! Crab, steak, fresh seafood, pastas, shrimp, oysters, a variety of breakfast items, salads and so much more. Make your reservations here! 

 

 

Bravo Cucina Italiana

, 1701 Maple Ave.(847) 733-0917

 

Eggs-traordinary Brunch, April 20th 

Adults: $11.95, Children: $5.95 

Bring SomeBunny special and enjoy a delicious plated brunch, activities for the kids and photos with the Easter Bunny. 

 

 

Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave.

(847) 475-6400 

Easter Brunch Buffet, April 20th, 11am - 2:30pm 

Adults: $17.95, Children 12 and under: $8.95, Children 5 and under: complimentary  

Enjoy a full American Buffet, cooked to order omelets, eggs, an assortment of carving stations and more!

 

 

Easter Bunny

 

(847) 570-8400

Easter brunch at Quince, April 20th, 10am - 2pm 

Adults: $40, Children: $15

Choose from an assortment of starters, savory entrees and delicious sweets! 

 

 

Dixie Kitchen, 825 Church St.  

(847) 733-9030 

 

Sunday Brunch, April 20th, 9am - 2pm 

Dixie Kitchen will be offering their a la carte brunch menu

 

 

Bistro Bordeaux, 618 Church St.

(847) 424-1483

Sunday Brunch, April 20th, 10am - 1:30pm 

Celebrate a French Easter with friends and family! Enjoy items from the a la carte brunch menu. 

 

 

Hilton Orrington Hotel, 1710 Orrington Ave.

(847) 866-8700

Grand Easter Brunch Buffet, April 20th, 11am - 2:30pm

Adults: $37, Children 5 - 10: $16, Children 4 and under: complimentary

Select from your choice of a breakfast station, hot buffet, carving stations, seafood station and more! 

 

 

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(847) 864-8328 

13th Annual Easter Brunch

$19.95 with a glass of Champagne.

 

 

Bat 17, 1709 Benson Ave.

(847) 733-7117

Sunday Brunch, April 20th, served all day from 10am - 10pm 

Enjoy brunch from the a la carte menu. Specialty dishes include Blueberry Muffin French Toast, Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Cinnamon Apple Flapjacks, award winning breakfast sandwiches called Balawats and the finest corned beef hash in Chicagoland.

 

 

Found, 1631 Chicago Ave.

(847) 868-8945

Easter Sunday Brunch, April 20th, 11am - 5pm

Adults: $38, Children 12 - 6: $18, Children 5 and under: complimentary  

Hop on over and join Found for an afternoon feast for the whole family to share together. 

 

Community Events
Cocktail Class at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine and Lounge

Thursday, April 17th, 7-9pm

 

Eat, drink, learn and be merry! Attend this fast-paced, interactive and fun cocktail training class  at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine and Lounge and learn how to be a master star tender!

 

 

Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program - Looking for Employers & Job Seekers

The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 19 at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.  

 

Interested employers must register for the event by Wednesday, April 16 by calling  Youth & Young Adult Assistant Program Manager Porschia Davis at 847-448-8049 or emailing youth@cityofevanston.org.

 

The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to Evanston youth and between the ages of 14-18. This employment program provides participating youth up to nine weeks of entry-level work experience in a variety of jobs at community-based organizations, the City of Evanston and in the private sector.

 

For more information about the Youth Job Fair, visit cityofevanston.org/youth or call 3-1-1 (847-448-4311 outside of Evanston). To volunteer at the event, please visit VolunteerEvanston.org.


 

Record Store Day at Vintage Vinyl
Saturday, April 19th

 

April 19th  is International Record Store Day! International Record Store Day was started six years ago to create an awareness that there are physical locations around the globe where music lovers can go to hear, meet and purchase, etc. Every major artist and record company participates by releasing unique and very limited items that are only available on THAT DAY!

 

Enjoy artists performing live at Vintage Vinyl, while music lovers from all over, convene and try to collect as many of the limited records available.

 

 

Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration

April 26th 

 

The City of Evanston invites residents to both celebrate and protect the planet in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day on Saturday, April 26.

 

The day will begin with a volunteer effort to clean up City parks from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a tree planting and community celebration at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St., from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.

 

 

Annual Tourism Breakfast celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week CNSCVB logo

May 9th, 8 - 10am  

 

Chicago's North Shore Convention and Tourism Bureau is hosting its inaugural Tourism Breakfast celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week!  The Keynote Speaker will be Jen Hoelzle, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Tourism. Join the civic and hospitality leaders of the communities of the North Shore in acknowledging the importance of tourism to our economy.  

  

Reserve your spot now! Annual Tourism Breakfast will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave. Questions? Call Jennifer Engel at (847) 763-0011 x 22.

 

 

Introducing NextChapter Evanston!

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We are pleased to introduce "NextChapter Evanston," a virtual information center designed to nurture Evanston's freelance, solopreneur and home-based businesses at their earliest stage of development. 

NextChapter supports emerging businesses by offering free business workshops, mentorships and networking events. View upcoming events and connect with NextChapter Evanston. 

Community News

Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit to visit the Evanston Public Library

Through April 27 

 

BraceroThe Smithsonian traveling exhibit "Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964," which documents Mexican temporary laborers in the United States, will be on display at the Evanston Public Library from April 1 to April 27. The exhibit describes the experiences of bracero workers and their families, and provides context for today's debates on immigration and guest worker programs.

 

 

 Art+Science Salon is moving!

 

April brings with it an exciting new chapter for Art + Science Evanston Salon - a new location!

 

After 25 wonderful years on Church Street, Art + Science is moving around the corner to 1629 Orrington Ave. Expect an expanded and more confortable seating lounge, the addition of a classic two-chair barbershop and a fresh new aesthetic all wrapped up in a more open, unified space. 

 


 

Free Tax Preparation at the Evanston Public Library

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Through April 15th; Saturday - 10am and Tuesday - 5:30 - 9:30pm

 

The Center for Economic Progress is 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, visit the Center for Economic Progress or call (312) 630-0278.

 

 

35th Annual Fountain Square Arts Festival

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is offering a special discount to local artists to participate in this year's Fountain Square Arts Festival in downtown Evanston! Festival dates are Saturday and Sunday, June 28th & 29th, 10am - 6pm.


The sprawling art extravaganza is held at the intersections of Sherman Ave. and Church St., just steps from Fountain Square! This is the North Shore's oldest, juried fine arts fair and attracts more than 40,000 visitors throughout the weekend!

Artist who reside in Evanston and neighboring Skokie, Lincolnwood and Wilmette will receive a special 25% discount for a 10 x 10 foot booth for the weekend (discounted cost is $300 versus the regular $400).

Interested local artists can find and download an application from www.chicagoevents.com or call Joe Persfull at (773) 584-6642.
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.
Who's Hiring in downtown Evanston?

 

LYFE Begins Soon in Downtown Evanston!

Coming this Spring to 1603 Orrington Avenue

  

LYFE Kitchen is conducting Open Interviews for ALL POSITIONS starting Tuesday, April 1st including Management, Front of House (cashier, barista, dining room specialist, LYFE Ambassador) and Back of House (sanitation specialist/dish, prep cooks, line cooks, lead cooks, pantry).

 

Open interviews held Tuesday-Saturday from 9am-7pm inside Orrington Plaza, 1603 Orrington Avenue Suite 604.

 

For additional information please contact Matthew Modleski at MModleski@L3HG.com

 

 

Crossroads Trading Co., 1730 Sherman Ave.

 

(847) 864-9803 

Crossroads Trading Co. is currently hiring for both part-time and full-time positions. Applicants can come into the store to fill out an application, or can apply through our website (under the Careers/Job Listings section).

 

 

 

  

Gigi Bottega Evanston, 612 Davis St.

 

(847) 425-5158 

Gigi Bottega in Downtown Evanston is seeking a part time sales associate/stylist! We are a local women's clothing boutique offering everyday couture to the contemporary woman of all ages. We specialize in on trend wearable clothing at an affordable price point. Our focus is to provide an inviting experience to our loyal customers looking to find the latest fashion trends in clothing, accessories, handbags, and shoes that are one of a kind.

We are specifically looking for a highly motivated, outgoing, customer service and sales oriented candidate to join our team. Fashionable with a knowledge of designer labels, styles, and trends is a must! We offer flexible schedules, excellent benefits such as an employee discount, competitive hourly pay, and a fun casual work environment!

 

 

 

Unicorn Cafe, 1723 Sherman Ave. 

 

The Unicorn Cafe is looking for a part time barista to join our dynamic team.  Please have weekend and Summer availability.  Email resume and a bit about yourself to: unicorncafe@gmail.com 

 



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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