April 25, 2014 

Jane Miller Trunk Show

April 26th & 27th  

Jane Miller brings you new clothing, knits and unique jewelry from Andrea Geer, Paul Sisti, and Laurie Shovers. Shop for yourself or find the perfect Mother's Day gift! Show is Saturday, April 26th, 10am - 5pm and Sunday, April 27th, noon - 5pm.  

Jane's signature service will help you find an item or an outfit you'll love! Daytime, playtime and special occasion! For more information call (847) 733-7880 or email janemiller@rcn.com. 

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.

"Alone Together" : A New Design Series by Eve

Saturday, May 3rd, noon - 6pm

623 Grove St.

Eve J. Alfille Gallery and Studio cordially invites you to the opening reception of "Alone Together" to celebrate the new series of stunning jewelry by Eve. The collection will feature items inspired by the life and times of Aimee, the fictional heroine of Eve's eleven part narrative. The celebration will feature a musical performance by classical guitarist Sean McMahon, as well as hors d'oeuvres, potent potables and sweet treats. Everyone is invited! Please RSVP to (847) 869-7920. 

Celebrate May: An exciting event featuring Art, Fashion, Flowers, Music, Food and Wine

Friday, May 2^nd, 6 - 9 p.m.

1500 Block Chicago Ave.

The 1500 block of Chicago Avenue will be alive with food, entertainment, art and fashion.

Spring is here!  Time to celebrate with Evanston artists and businesses on Chicago Avenue.  This event features industrial forged steel jewelry by Karna Erickson, garden insect sculpture by Janet Austin, leather purses and accessories from (h(om)e), inspired flowers and art by Bloom 3, Rose wine tasting from Vinic, coffee from Pete's and music by Chicago band,The Berets.

Annual Tourism Breakfast celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

May 9th, 8 - 10am  

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.

Sips on Sherman Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening

May 1st

Celebrate the ribbon cutting and re-opening of Evanston's neighborhood wine shop, Sips on Sherman, located at 1741 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, on Thursday, May 1 at 5 p.m.

The general public is invited to join owners Dean and Maggie Noonan and staff for a wine tasting party, appetizers and raffle. In addition to toasting the newly-named shop, the Noonans are celebrating their 6th year in business.

Margarita European Inn

May 8th, 5pm 

Join Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, the City of Evanston, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Evanston, and Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors for the Ribbon Cutting and grand re-opening of the Margarita European Inn,  now a member of the Ascend Collection of Boutique Hotels.   The hotel has been transformed with modern amenities to remain an Evanston institution for the next 100 years.

Big Book Sale: Find Great Books and Support the Library

May 2nd - 4th

Evanston Public Library will hold its next Big Book Sale from Friday, May 2 though Sunday, May 4. The 3-day event features a large collection of beautiful books in excellent condition at prices buyers will love. Find 1000s of very gently used children's and adult books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, large print, and vintage selections in every imaginable category of fiction and non-fiction. Current novels and mysteries, self-help, high quality children's books, gardening, travel, cookbooks, civil war history, scrap-booking and other crafts, photography, architecture and more. The Big Book Sale has it all.

Book Sale Hours:

Friday, May 2,  and Saturday, May 3 - 10 am to 5:30 pm. (There will be an Early Bird Preview on Friday from 10 am to Noon, $5 fee.)   

Sunday, May 4 - 12 pm to 5:30 pm, all books half-price. 

So You Think You Know Frances Willard?

Thursday, May 1st, 7pm

The Frances Willard Historical Association continues its celebration of the 175th anniversary of Frances Willard's birth with an intriguing presentation and reception. "So, You Think You Know Frances Willard?" will be presented on May, 1, 2014 at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston. Doors open at 6:30PM with presentation at 7PM and dessert reception to follow.

The event is open to the public at $10 per person (free to members of partnering organizations), advance reservations are suggested at franceswillardhouse.org The intriguing details of Willard's life as one of the late 19th century's preeminent social reformers and activists will be told by Lori Osborne, Director of the Evanston Women's History Project. Come hear the whole story of one of Evanston's most famous citizens. While Willard is frequently remembered for her role in the WCTU (Woman's Christian Temperance Union), her pioneering persona as an influential feminist and women's advocate is often lost.

The Downtown Evanston Farmer's Market is back!

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Concert: Three B's

May 4th, 2:30pm

Through April 27 

The 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 and having a sale!

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.  

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 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.