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July 17th, 2014

Downtown Evanston

Events & Specials

The Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale

The Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale kicks off on Friday, July 25th! In addition to great discounts and events, shoppers should be on the lookout for open air artists who will be painting in Fountain Square. Passersby can stop and watch these professional artists create one-of-a-kind masterpieces and will even have the opportunity to purchase these pieces right off the easel. Also in Fountain Square, kids will have the opportunity to make their mark on downtown with tons of sidewalk chalk. Kids and families can feel free to hang out and create their own masterpieces on the sidewalks in and around the fountain!

In between stops, shoppers can jam to the tunes of a live DJ or participate in free outdoor exercise classes and demos provided by local fitness groups and studios. Those looking for a more relaxed activity can play against friends and strangers on the life-sized chess and jenga sets around downtown! With great deals and great activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale!

Hot Mama

1608 Sherman Ave; (847) 905-0236

15% off already marked down merchandise

Peeled

940 Church St; (847) 869-7335

2 for $ 4 Juice Popsicles, 2 for $10 Cold pressed Juices.

Bottle & Bottega

1016 Davis St; (847) 905-9177

Get great deals on art created by Bottle & Bottega's fantastic instructors.

Crossroads Trading Co.

1730 Sherman Ave; (847) 492-9400

Take half off some of your favorite brands, including: Free people, DVF, Zara, Anthroplogie, gap, Jcrew, designer denim and more!

Bookends and Beginnings

1712 Sherman Ave; (224) 999-7722

Shop one of Evanston's newest bookstores! While you're there pick up some great discount cookbooks great for summertime!

Envy

522 Davis St; (847) 425-3689

Shop a variety of End of Summer deals including:

$4.99 Tops and Bottoms

$13.99 Dresses

$9.99 Swim Suits

and 20% off all Regular Priced Summer Clothing

Accents Plus

601 Davis St; (847) 864-0420

Shop the Summer Sale and take 20% to 50% off apparel and accessories.

Comix Revolution

606 Davis St; (847) 866-8659

Shop graphic novels on sale for $5 and peruse through boxes of $1 comics. Help Comix Revolution celebrate 14 years strong in Evanston!

Becky and Me Toys

620 Grove St; 492-1030

Select items will be 20-60% off.

World Market

1725 Maple Ave; (847) 424-1022

Participate in an in-store wine tasting and sample foods and non-alcoholic beverages on Saturday. Plus take 10% off Pinot Noir wines when you buy 4 or more and 25% off all UTZ pretzels and Kettle Chips through the weekend. Starting Saturday take up to 50% off all Living Room furniture and Art and Wall d�cor.

Urban Outfitters

821 Church St; (847) 492-8542

Take 50% off all sale merchandise the entire weekend!

Evanston Athletic Club

1723 Benson Ave; (847) 866-6190

Evanston Athletic Club will be offering a Friends and Family weekend July 25-27 to all members at EAC. Each member is allowed to bring in one complimentary guest per day.

Evanston Public Library

1703 Orrington Ave; (847) 448-8600

Take part in a pop up maker craft from 1-3pm on the 25th.

Pure Barre

910 Church St; (847) 491-6245

Take advantage of select retail markdowns! Items originally $90- $120, marked down to $59; items originally $60 - $90, marked down to $39; items originally $40 - 60, marked down to $29.

American Apparel

950 Church St; (847) 424-0063

Take 20% off all sale merchandise.

World of Beer

1601 Sherman Ave; (847) 328-3688

Sign up and win! Register for World of Beer's newsletter to find out all about upcoming events, promotions and live entertainment and you could win great prizes and swag!

Rach B Jewelry

1604 Chicago Ave; (815) 218-6821 Musical Note

Take 50-75 % off!

Campus Gear

1722 Sherman Ave; (847) 869-7033

Half off select items.

Coucou & Olive

1716 Sherman Ave; (847) 869-8203

30 - 70% off sale items.

Gather

602 Davis St; (847) 859-2312

Stop in for Story Drama with Chelsea Taylor from 10:30-11:00 am on Saturday July 26^th. Children can explore characters, setting, conflict and resolution in an active, silly, and fun introduction to reading; cost is $12 for one child ($3 for additional children). Pick up your 10 visit passes and SAVE! 10 visit passes will be $90 on July 25th & 26^th (usually $100 for one child. $20 for additional children). A daily visit includes unlimited access to the art and play space, special weekly programming, complimentary coffee, tea, water and wifi for caregivers.

The Galleria in Evanston

1627 Sherman Ave; (773) 2459779

The Galleria in Evanston will be offering various discounts from select vendors within the galleria. Many of the vendors will have sales both indoors and outside.

Williams Shoes - The Walking Spirit

710 Church St; (847) 328-5868

Enjoy 20% off sale prices or 30% off sale prices when you buy more than one pair of sale rack shoes.

Relish

706 Church St; (847) 905-1588

Take 20 - 50% off summer sale items.

Uncle Dan's - The Great Outdoor Store

901 Church St; (847) 475-7100

Shop the outside sale racks and save up to 60% on summer apparel, winter outerwear, gear and footwear.

Creative Coworking

922 Davis St; (847) 905-1314

Attend a free Art & Wine Night at Creative Coworking on Friday, July 25^th from 5-8pm at 922 Davis St. The night will feature an exhibit by artist Larry Geni and ongoing exhibits by local artists.

Saville Flowers

1714 Sherman Ave; (847) 864-0632

Stop by Saville and take 25 - 75% select items.

Live Music in Downtown Evanston

Enjoy Live Music? Downtown Evanston has you covered!

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 17^{th -}The South Boulevard Band
July 24^{th -}Rio Bamba Band
July 31^{st -}Petra Van Nuis
August 7^{th -}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.

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Traditional Irish Music in the Pub at The Celtic Knot

July 17th, 8pm

Acclaimed traditional Irish musicians John Williams, Annie Andrews and Don Terao play beautifully together. Jigs, reels and a whole lot more while you eat, drink and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the pub. More info here.

Live Music with Champlin Menard

July 19th, 9:30pm

Slow down and listen to the enchanting sounds of this four piece band from the Northside of Chicago.

Live Folk Music with our friends Curt and Jill

July 20th, 5pm

Curt Nilsson & Jill Horwitz sing traditional american folk music and play a rhythmic fingerpicking guitar style. They've been with us for years and we're pleased as always to have them back. They'll be playing in the dining room, so come on in, grab a table, and have some pub grub while enjoying the music.

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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 Jazz

Mondays catch Abigail Riccards
Tuesdays feature Sarah Marie Young
Wednesdays with Jeannie Tanner
Thursdays with Chris Greene
Friday & Saturday, July 18th & 19th - Brent Kimbrough will perform

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

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Brent Brown at World of Beer

July 18th, 10:30pm

Acoustic 50's-current Rock Covers; Jack Johnson, Hendrix. More here.

Jared Hochburg Jazz Quintet at World of Beer

July 19th, 7pm

Fresh off his first year at the Oberlin Conservatory, young and upcoming jazz saxophonist Jared Hochberg has assembled a band featuring some of the best young lions on the scene today as they return home from their studies around the country. More here.

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Evanston Art Center 22nd Evanston+Vicinity Biennial Opening

Exhibit - through 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.

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Lots of Live Theatre and Movies!

July Weekend Family Films: The Lego Movie

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Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 2 pm, Children's Services

Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously under-prepared.

NOTE: Due to the popularity of this film, you will need a ticket to attend this movie. Tickets will be handed out at the Children's Desk 1/2 hour before the movie, at 1:30pm, on both Saturday and Sunday.

Productions at Northwestern's Theatre & Interpretation Center

The Hundred Dresses
Now through July 27 | Hal and Martha Hyer Wallis Theater | 1949 Campus Drive

Wanda Petronski -- the new girl at school -- claims to have 100 beautiful dresses at home - despite wearing the same faded blue dress every day. Classmate Maddie Martin joins the rest of the kids at the elementary school in teasing Wanda for speaking strangely, having a funny last name and living in the wrong part of town. When the teasing gets out of hand, Maddie is faced with a tough decision. More here!

The Pirates of Penzance
Opens this Friday | Through August 2 | Ethel M. Barber Theater | 30 Arts Circle Drive

Let your imagination set sail in this ridiculous and playfully interactive production that catapults Victorian era pirates into the chaos of the modern age! Just as wacky and hilarious today as it was when it first opened in 1879, the beauty and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic score is suffused in this new 90 minute adaptation with a modern sensibility, hilarious comic timing, and thrilling fight choreography. More here!

The Steve Show

One Night Only! July 21 at 7:30pm | Ethel M. Barber Theater | 30 Arts Circle Drive

Join us for an all-new musical revue featuring the celebrated songs of Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, and Stephen Flaherty! Directed by Northwestern faculty emeritus Dominic Missimi, this evening of classic Broadway tuners includes highlights from Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden, Ragtime, Company, Follies, and much more! More here!

Kids Brave and True
July 22 & 26 at 7:30pm | Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater | 1949 Campus Drive

Join master storyteller and Northwestern faculty member Rives Collins for an evening of songs and stories that celebrate the hero in all of us. Complementing the themes addressed in the summer encore production of THE HUNDRED DRESSES, this evening of storytelling will showcase the breadth of human compassion and courage across generations for children old and young alike. More here!

Business News & Events

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 d�cor, 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.

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Looking to Buy a Home?

Join First Northern and our team of home buying experts for an informational session about the home buying process. First Northern Mortgage Officers Sandy Federici and Sarah Herschlag will discuss when to apply, how to prepare and what to expect when purchasing a home.

Home Buying Seminar

Wednesday, July 23

5pm-7pm

First Northern Credit Union

1705 Sherman Ave, Evanston

Realtor, Jenifer McCartney and Attorney at Law, Katherine O'Malley will also be on hand to explain how to choose a home, the negotiating process and the legal aspects of purchasing a home. Question and answer session to follow. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Seating is limited so reserve your space today!

To register call 312-429-6464 or go to www.fncu.org/homebuyingseminar.

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Take Advantage of Specials at Salon Lotus

During July and August, Salon Lotus is pleased to offer Northwestern Students special discounted promotions! Visit them at 808 Davis St. or call

(847) 328-3800!

Take advantage of the following:

- Men's hair cut - $20

- Women's haircut and dry - $35

- Blow out and go out special - $25

Waxing:

- Brazilian - $35

- Bikini - $25

Special offers restricted to junior stylists only, waxing only with esthetician, upon check out please mention code: Summer Student Specials (SSS), this offer can not combine with any other offers or usual 10% student discount.

Community News

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

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).

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?

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!

Downtown Evanston Visitor Information Center

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

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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.