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 Saturday and Sunday
July 15 & 16
Dawes Park
Sheridan Road at Church Street, Evanston
Since 1985, the City of Evanston has hosted its very own Ethnic Arts Festival, where Dawes Park is literally transformed into a global village! Surrounded by the flags of more than 100 nations (honoring the diversity of our planet), attendees experience the colors, sounds and aromas of world cultures. Every continent is represented in song, dance, spoken word, visual arts and food through live music, art and craft work of juried artists and a poetry tent. Attendees can even learn the folkdances of far-away countries, while exploring the intriguing spices and seasonings of new ethnic foods! Admission is free. For more information, visit www.cityofevanston.org.
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 Saturday and Sunday
July 15 & 16
Hibbard Park
3000 Glenview Road (at Skokie Blvd)
The Wilmette Arts Guild sponsors its 16th Annual Festival of Fine Arts, a juried fine arts festival. Over 100 artists will be exhibiting their work including those from the Chicagoland area, as well as those living in other parts of the country and around the globe. Featured artwork includes oil paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, wood, ceramic, acrylic, watercolor, silk, calligraphy, collage, pastels and more! Admission is free (but, no dogs allowed). For more information, call 847-256-2080 or visit www.wilmetteartsguild.org.
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 Saturday and Sunday, July 8 & 9
Northbrook United Methodist Church
1190 Western Avenue, Northbrook
Don't miss Arts in Northbrook, a spectacular outdoor fine arts fair that features the works of artists from around the country. This year's event also includes displays of student art work, as well as live entertainment, refreshments, a child's art area, and many other family friendly activities. For more information, call 847-272-2442 or visit www.artsinnorthbrook.org.
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 Tuesday, July 25 - 5:00 pm
Dawes Park
Sheridan Road at Church Street
All CNSCVB partners are invited to attend our special networking event on Tuesday evening, July 25. We will meet at Dawes Park on Evanston's Lakefront (at the lagoon) beginning at 5pm where a light dinner and refreshments will be served. Then, be sure to join us for the evening's Starlight Concert featuring Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Rockabilly Hall of Fame inductees! These Southern California hipsters blend a unique mix of "hillbilly-boogie-jazz-country-swing- sizzle." Please contact Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Sales Manager) at jwilliams@cnscvb.com or call 847-763-0011 x 22 to make your reservation.
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 Saturday and Sunday, July 8 & 9, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Village Green
5211 Oakton, Skokie
Get ready to enjoy this beautiful outdoor summer event, now in its 45th year! In addition to outstanding art from 70+ artists, there will be live music featuring guitarist David Theroff, a frozen fruit bar, face painting for the kids and much more! Artwork includes pottery, ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and fine jewelry. Admission is free and free parking is also available. Come! Bring your friends! For further information, call 847-677-8163.
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 Mrs. International, Miss International and Miss Teen International
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Three very exciting international beauty competitions are heading to Chicago's North Shore this month. The Miss Teen International Competition (for girls ages 13-18) will be held July 27 and 29, the Miss International Pageant, for women ages 19-26, will be held July 28 through 29, and the Mrs. International Pageant (for married women ages 21 - 56) will be held July 21 and 22. For more information and tickets, call 847-673-6300 or visit www.mrsinternational.com.
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Saturday, July 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
North Shore Campus - 5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
 When students at National-Louis University's Evanston North Shore campus completed university planning surveys last year, they asked for updated computer labs and classrooms, easier access to registration, student services, the cashier and financial aid assistance; and better parking. That's exactly what NLU students can expect when the University relocates programs from Evanston to the new North Shore Campus in Skokie! The public is invited to attend a special Grand Opening of the new state-of-the-art campus on Saturday, July 22 complete with tours, sample class discussions, prizes and other activities. For more information, call 888-NLU-TODAY or visit www.nl.edu.
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 Saturday and Sunday, July 15 & 16
Westfield Old Orchard
Old Orchard Road & Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Celebrating its 16th year, the North Shore Art Festival returns to Skokie! Featuring more than $15 million in fine art by nearly 150 of the nation's most talented artists (each was hand-selected and juried in) this year's event promises to be extraordinary! Most of the artists participating in the festival showcase their work throughout the country, are pioneers in their field and have gained national and international recognition. Attendees will find fine art pieces from every end of the spectrum including life-size sculptures, photography, original hand-crafted jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, ceramics, paintings, and more! Live music entertains and food concessions serve the hungry art lover. Admission is free. For more information, call 847-673-0240 or visit www.artfestival.com.
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 July 15 - 22
Northwestern University, Evanston (various locations)
This month, tens of thousands of competitors and visitors will come to Chicagoland to take part in the Gay Games VII. Northwestern University in Evanston will be hosting the North Village sports competitions which will take place from July 15 - 22. In addition to various sporting events, there will be a host of other exciting activities including an Arts Festival, a spectacular Opening Ceremony (featuring Will & Grace star, Megan Mullally and comedian, Margaret Cho) and a closing night concert with Cindy Lauper. The North Shore is proud to be part of this event and welcomes all visitors traveling to our region to take part in the festivities. For more information, visit www.gaygameschicago.org.
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 The Homestead hotel in Evanston was recently the proud host of an overnight trip for 16 young ladies from local area Girl Scout troops. This great collaboration allowed for a new and different experience to be accessible to girls within their own community of Evanston.
The sleepover entailed a fun and empowering Girl Scout program that included a NIA physical fitness class donated by former Homestead resident, Christine Martins, a pizza party, arts and crafts and breakfast the next morning at The Homestead. "It was a pleasure partnering with the Girl Scouts- Illinois Crossroads Council.", shared Kelly Stepto, Director of Marketing and Sales, "We look forward to a long and successful relationship with the Girl Scouts in the future".
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 Every Thursday Evening from July 20 - August 24
909 Davis Plaza, Evanston (Near Corner of Church and Maple)
Beginning July 20, Thursdays come alive in the City of Evanston with music and dancing during the high energy "It's Thursday!" Dance Nights. Everyone is invited to dance the night away with free lessons from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and continual dancing to live music from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. A variety of dances will be taught throughout the summer, so come on out and strut your stuff! For more information and a complete schedule, call 847-328-5864 or visit www.evmark.org.
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 Wilmette - Friday and Saturday, July 7 & 8
Wilmette Village Center (Greenleaf Avenue and Green Bay Road)
Downtown Evanston (Church and Sherman) and Chicago Ave. and Dempster Sts.
- Friday through Sunday, July 28 - 30
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its Sidewalk Sale & Family Fun Fest, which features two full days of entertainment, food, crafts, children's activities and terrific sales on merchandise from Wilmette's finest stores, specialty vendors, artisans, crafters, and antiques dealers. For more information, visit www.wilmettechamber.org or call 847-251-3800. Similar activities take place in Evanston at the end of the month, when the merchants of downtown Evanston showcase their goods during the Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale. For more information, call 847-570-4724 or visit www.evmark.com.
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