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July 2nd, 2014 

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Events & Specials
4th of July Specials and Events

ASHA SalonSpa Flag
1604 Sherman Ave.
(847) 475-9300
Experience a facial on the 3rd or 5th and you'll save $25 for indulging in a little relaxation! ASHA will be closed on July 4th.


Koi Fine Asian Cuisine and Lounge's July Charity of the Month: 4th of July Association
624 Davis St.
(847) 866-6969
When you dine at table 23, 20% of the subtotal check goes back to the charity of the month. Guests must indicate that they are requesting table 23 during their initial phone call to Koi to book the reservation.

  

 

July 4th Activities: Kid Fun Race, Roller Skating & More

Celebrate Independence Day with fun, healthy activities all day and evening! Events will begin at 9 a.m. with family playground activities in eight locations and indoor roller skating at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

Additionally, children age 12 and younger are invited to take part in the half-mile Kids Fun Run. Registration is from noon to 12:30 p.m.; $10 per runner. Evening activities include free concerts and fireworks! Learn more >>>

 

Public Painting Party at Bottle and Bottega 

Thursday, July 3rd, 6:30pm  

Evanston Studio - 1016 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Price Per Seat: $35 


 

Join Bottle and Bottega at their BYOB studio as we paint a piece by a local artist!  Ticket price includes paint supplies, instruction, aprons and a 16x20 take-home canvas!

BYOB reception begins at 6:30 p.m.
Painting takes place from 7:00-9:30 p.m.


Cancellations made within 48 hours are subject only to a studio credit. We are sorry but there will be no refunds on no-shows.

Because alcohol is present during our events, we restrict attendance to adults 18 and over. Alcohol consumption is permitted only for adults over 21. Please have an ID available.

 

Back to Bed

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(847) 920-7755 

Overstock Sale! Up to 50% off select mattresses, see store for details.

 

Levi's  

808 Church St.

(847) 733-2914 

Semi Annual sale! Select items up to 50% off! Plus take an additional 30% off of clearance. Visit here. 

Live Music in Downtown Evanston

Enjoy Live Music? Downtown Evanston has you covered!

Chainsaw Dupont's Blues Extravanganza at The Celtic Knot

July 5th, 9:30pm 


David "Chainsaw" Dupont has been playing with his electric blues band at the Knot for years, and we're happy to have him back this Saturday. His crisp, clean guitar licks harken back to the likes of Buddy Guy and B.B. King, but he also occasionally has a little Jimi Hendrix in him, getting into psychadelic blues/funk. Drums, bass and harmonica are his typical accompaniments, and the material he plays ranges from old blues standards to original material. More info here.


Pete Miller's has a great live Jazz lineup for you all week! Monday - Thursday from 6-10pm and Friday & Saturdays from 8pm - 12am.


Sundays with Petra Van Nuis
Mondays catch Abigail Riccards
Tuesdays feature Sarah Marie Young
Wednesdays with Jeannie Tanner
Thursdays with Chris Greene
Friday & Saturday, July 4th & 5th - Chris Madsen will perform 

 

Click here or call (847) 328-0399 for full details! 

 

 

 

Whiskey & Harmony at World of Beer

July 4th, 10:30pm

Alternative to Classic Rock Covers; Aerosmith, Black Keys, Janis Joplin. More here.

 

 

Chicago Mike Duo at World of Beer

July 5th, 10:30pm 
Americana Rock N' Soul! More here.

 

 

Join Tommy Nevin's for John Williams Irish Sessions on Sunday from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

  

 

 

Steve Rashid Live at The Whiskey Lounge with The Pothole Dodgers 

Thursday, July 3rd, 7:30pm  

$10 Cover, 1 Drink Minimum 

Chicago Hot Jazz Dance Party! Pre-Show swing dance instruction!

 

Enjoy small group jazz in an intimate setting, focusing on duets and trios! Hosted by Emmy Award winning composer, Steve Rashid, Live at the Whiskey Lounge has a "house concert" feeling, allowing audience members an up-close look into the process and the intimate musical conversation that is the heart of a small ensemble. More here. 

   

 

The Viaducts and The Fleeting Suns at 27 Live

Saturday, July 5th, 9pm

$7 advance, $10 at door  

 

Original Power Pop/Rock Band From Chicago. More here. 

 

 

 

Evanston Art Center 22nd Evanston+Vicinity Biennial Opening 

Exhibit - June 8th - July 20th  

 

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 22nd Evanston + Vicinity Biennial, one of the Midwest's largest and most prestigious juried exhibitions. The 22nd Evanston+Vicinity Biennial will be on view from June 8th - July 20th and will feature the work of 35 Illinois artists. 

 

From a talented pool of over 500 Illinois artists, Biennial jurors have selected a talented group of thirty-five artists. On Sunday, June 8 from 1:00- 4:00 pm there will be an artists' reception at the EAC, which is free and open to the public.

 

For more information please visit us online at www.evanstonartcenter.org or contact Paula Danoff at (847) 475-5300 ext. 206.

 

Lots of Live Theatre and Movies!

Arts On Sunday: Spike Lee Film Fest

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Sunday, July 6th, 3 pm

Community Meeting Room, Main Library  

Get on the Bus 

2000, rated R.Join us for screenings of 4 classic films from one of our greatest contemporary directors. In a tribute to the Million Man March of 1995, Spike examines a disparate group of African American men traveling from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. for the march.On the way they will make friends, make enemies, and make history.

 

Part of 11 Months of African American History series.

 

Business News & Events
Title Nine Evanston Bike Ride & Snacks 
Thursday, July 3rd, 6-8pm

Title Nine is hosting a special event on Thursday, July 3 from 6-8 pm. Title Nine will be hosting an easy bike ride along the lakefront coupled with snacks from LYFE Kitchen and an opportunity to shop bags from PoCampo, back at the store.  PoCampo is Chicago's own seller of functional and attractive bags for getting around town! The owner and designer of PoCampo Maria Bousteaud will be here to tell us all about them.  What's more the store will also be open for shopping and we have some summer items reduced!

 


 

The Chicago/Dempster Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale

July 18 - 20, 9am - 7pm (hours vary by store)

 

Peruse the shops of the Chicago/Dempster neighborhood during the Chicago/Dempster Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale, July 18-20. The Chicago / Dempster neighborhood is packed with a wonderful variety of unique and truly interesting shops! Resale shoppers, antique & vintage hunters will find a variety of shops to explore, in addition to new home décor, books, records, shoes and more!

To get to the sale on public transit, take the CTA Purple Line "el" to the Dempster stop; or take Metra to the Dempster stop.

The sale will run from 9am-7pm (hours vary by store).

 

 

The Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale

July 25 - 27, 9am - 9pm (hours vary by store)

 

Downtown Evanston merchants will open their doors and offer exclusive deals on summer inventory during the Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale, July 25-27, 2014. Work your way through the perfect mix of independent shops and your favorite national chain stores. Expect to find deals on apparel, shoes, one-of-a-kind accessories and decorative arts, including the best in specialty designed, hand-crafted goods.

To get to the sale on public transit, take the CTA Purple Line "el" to the Davis stop; or take Metra to the Davis stop.

The sale will run throughout downtown Evanston from 9am-9pm (hours vary by store). Details for the Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale can be found at downtownevanston.org.

 

 

Community News

It's Thursday, Let's Dance! is back for it's 15th year! 

 

   

It's Thursday, Let's Dance: Thursdays, June 26 - August 7, 2014

  6pm Dance Lesson, 7pm Live Music!

 This is a free event and all ages are welcome!  

 

- - -   NEW LOCATION   - - -


1603 Orrington Avenue - Corner of Davis Street and Orrington Avenue   

 

July 10th  -  The Flat Cats

July 17th  -  The South Boulevard Band

July 24th  -  Rio Bamba Band

July 31st  -  Petra Van Nuis

August 7th  -  The Associates

 

Each week begins with Dance instruction at 6:00 p.m. and the band plays for your dancing or listening pleasure from 7:00-9:00p.m. Enjoy a range of different dance styles from: R&B, Latin, Blues, Big Band, and rock/pop classics.

 

 
2014 Starlight Concert Series 

The 2014 Starlight Concert Series features 13 free outdoor concerts at seven park locations throughout Evanston. It is presented by the City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division. More information 

 

  


Recycling Fair & Equipment Display 

The City of Evanston will host its fourth annual recycling fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 12 at Evanston Township High School, located at 1600 Dodge Ave. The fair provides residents an opportunity to recycle a variety of items, securely shred documents, obtain recycling education materials, learn about construction projects, visit with "green" vendors and get a close look at some of the Streets and Sanitation heavy equipment. More here.  

 

 

 

 

The Downtown Evanston Farmer's Market is back!
May 10th - November 8th

In 2014, the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market will celebrate its 39th year. The market will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 10 through November 8. The market has a festive atmosphere and is a real crowd-pleaser! As many as 51 vendors sell a wide variety of goods each week, including fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, eggs and bakery items. LINK cards are accepted and reusable bags are sold on site. Please note that dogs are not allowed at the market (with an exception for service animals). New vendors interested in applying to sell their goods at the market should contact Myra Gorman for an application, at 847-448-8045, after Feb. 19.

Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave (behind Hilton Garden Inn, east of East Railroad Ave).
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Who's Hiring in downtown Evanston?

 

Bottle and Bottega, 1016 Davis St.  

Full Time & Part Time Studio Manager positions available

 

Bottle & Bottega Evanston, a wine & art party business that creates daily public, private, and corporate events, is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time Studio Manager role for its location at 1016 Davis St, Evanston.  

 

General responsibilities include maintaining a trained studio team, ensuring all operational procedures are completed to company standards, and achieving established sales goals by leading the studio effectively. One to two years management experience in the retail or service industry, artistic ability (specifically in painting), and ability to meet travel requirements for off-site events (owning a car) a MUST. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends at a minimum of 25-30 hours a week to meet the demands of the business and comply with studio scheduling policies also a MUST. Prerequisites include excellent written and verbal communication, strong guest service, organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to multi task and demonstrate composure under pressure and in a fast paced environment. Additional prerequisites include a proven knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications with intermediate level skills in Excel and Word, familiarity with intranet/Internet navigation as well as key social media applications. Degree or some college and sales experience, a plus.

  


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!   

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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
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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.