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DNA Member Spotlight: Law Offices of Shirley Sadjadi
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We shine this week's DNA Member Spotlight on Law Offices of Shirley Sadjadi, 169 E. Chicago St. Read all about this family owned business. Also be sure to attend their Open House event on Monday, June 17 from 4-7pm to celebrate their beautiful new office renovation and first floor expansion!
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Congratulations Krisilee Murphy!
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Villa Verone
Dinner Special
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Such a great deal! Villa Verone, 13 Douglas, offers a 3 COURSE DINNER for $14.95 per person. The offer includes soup or salad, entree, and dessert. Add $3.50 for all veal dishes. Tax and gratuity not included. Mangia! Mangia!
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Art & Soul:
Call for Artists
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Cruisin' in Downtown Elgin
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Bellydance Wednesdays
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Bellydance Wednesdays brings you the sophisticated music and amazing dance show of Eastern Groove. Enjoy cozy, romantic atmosphere with artsy ambiance only at Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago!
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Volume 4, Issue 23 June 12-June 21
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Harvest Market Predicts a Sunny 2nd Week
Sunny skies and lots of market goodies are in store for you
at the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market this Thursday, June 13, 9 am - 2 pm at 200 N. Grove.
Special events this week include a tree pruning discussion by Davey Tree Expert Company, music by Children's Theatre of Elgin (9:30-10:30 am) and Merv Collins (11 am -1 pm), a cooking demo and much more! In addition, this week features the debut of "Rainbowland: An Adventure at the Market," a nine-week kids program (grades K - 6) focused on healthy eating, being active, sustainability, agriculture, and time to shop and talk with vendors.
The market runs every Thursday through October 3. Each week of the market is unique! Read more...
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Downtown Elgin Cash Mob at Elgin Books
Our next Downtown Elgin Cash Mob takes place Thursday, June 13 from 4-6 pm at Elgin Books & Coffee, 66 S. Grove.
Participating Cash Mobsters agree to spend a minimum of $10 between 4-6 pm that day to be entered into a drawing for $10 in Downtown Elgin Gift Certificates. Join the Mob in Downtown Elgin!
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June Out to Lunch at Al's Cafe
Our next Out to Lunch in Downtown Elgin takes place on Tuesday, June 25 at Noon at Al's Cafe, 43 DuPage Ct. This month's special guest speaker is Tim Williams from the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin.
For only $12 per person - CASH ONLY, tax and tip included - guests will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring cafe salad, bread and butter, homemade mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, chicken marsala, Hungarian goulash, Al's famous chocolate malts and non-alcoholic beverages, coffee or tea. RSVP ONLINE by 5 pm, Friday, June 21.
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EPH Beer Fest & Father's Day Brunch Buffet
It's finally here! For one glorious day, beer fans of Elgin will be in hop heaven. Elgin Public House's annual Beer Fest returns on Saturday, June 15 from noon to 4 pm at EPH, 219 E. Chicago. Eighteen breweries have already confirmed their participation, and the list is sure to grow! Sampling packages range from $25 to $75, with each level offering great perks. Check out additional Beer Fest details online!
Then on Sunday, June 16 from 10 am-1:30 pm, treat dear old Dad to a "Bacon-tastic" Father's Day Brunch Buffet highlighted by Chocolate Covered Bacon, Bacon and Sesame Brittle, Hot Candied Bacon, Bacon Cannoli stuffed with Bacon Cheese, Bacon stuffed with Bacon wrapped in Bacon...mmmm, Bacon. $19.95 per Adult, $7.95 each for kids 6-10. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended at 847-468-8810.
Click to view the complete Father's Day Brunch Buffet menu.
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Chicago Street Bizarre Bazaar Sale
Join the businesses of Chicago St. for a day of bargains and fun! Bizarre Bazaar takes place on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am-5 pm and features hourly specials from merchants including Retro-A-GoGo, 225 E. Chicago; Elgin Antiques & Uniques, 203 E. Chicago; Topnotch Tattoo, 216 E. Chicago; Ravenheart Coffee, 176 E. Chicago, and SpaceTaste Gallery, 215 E. Chicago - who will also be celebrating their 3rd Anniversary in Downtown Elgin. Come shop for bizarre items and bazaar prices!
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Ribfest at Festival Park on June 14 & 15!
Make some tasty summer memories on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at Elgin Ribfest. Come to Festival Park, 132 S. Grove, this weekend for delicious ribs and great bands. Slabs of ribs are ready to rock 'n roll when the bands strike up the music each night from 5 - 11 pm. All admission proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin!
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Elgin Theatre Co. presents Love Letters
Elgin Theatre Company presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning Love Letters, an evocative and touching story of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, yet continued to share confidences. Performances begin on Friday, June 14 and run on weekends through June 30 at the Kimball Street Theater of Elgin Academy. Tickets are $12-$15 and can be purchased online.
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Classless II: "Mo funny, Mo problems"
Classless II, a variety comedy show of sketches, improv and original music, promises to be "mo funny" when it opens at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division, on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $5 to $10. Reserve by phone (847-890-5478) or by email.
Enjoy a FREE sneak preview of Classless II at Ravenheart Coffee, 176 E. Chicago Street, this Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 pm.
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Calling all Downtown Elgin "Ad Men"
Get your creative pitches ready! DNA now seeks tremendously talented Mad Men...and Women artists for a unique, downtown-focused art project to complement our 2013 DNA Awards Gala.
All finished pieces will be displayed at our 2013 DNA Awards Gala. The public will also help select the best "creatives" for great prizes. Artwork must be submitted by August 2. For complete details, read more...
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Walk with the Mayor, Downtown Style
Mayor David Kaptain, an avid walker, wants to walk with you in your neighborhood! The downtown walk takes place on Wednesday, June 19 at 2 pm. Come to the DNA office, 2 Douglas, and enjoy an afternoon stroll through downtown Elgin with the mayor.
Click here for a complete schedule of this year's Walks with the Mayor.
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