Saturday, June 9 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1100 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
The Chicago Botanic Garden proudly hosts its annual Wellness Day in partnership with Evanston Northwestern Healthcare and sponsored by Prevention Magazine. During the free event, visitors to the Garden can learn how to boost their health and well-being, while picking up new ideas from the experts on the benefits of good nutrition, exercise and stress reduction. Exhibitors will be offering product samples, educational literature and health screenings. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to sample Yoga, Tai Chi and watch chefs give demonstrations on healthy eating. For more information, please call 847-835-6880 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/wellness.
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Saturday Mornings - June 9, 16 and 23
Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette
The Wilmette Theatre, under new ownership since last May, continues to create fun-filled quality programming for families with the introduction of Kidstock '07. Kidstock, which takes place during three Saturdays in June, features entertainers who are known for their outstanding musical talent and who gear their shows for children ages 4 and up. June 9 features local singing sensation, Jeanne B!, June 16 is Parents Choice Award Winner Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs and June 23 is internationally acclaimed vocalist Joanie Bartels. With the addition of face painting, magic and arts and crafts, Kidstock provides a fun, festival-like atmosphere! Tickets are $12. For more information, please call 847-484-1881 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com.
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Little City Foundation Book Sale
June 9-17, 2007
Westfield Old Orchard
Visit Westfield Old Orchard's West parking lot and stock up on books for your summer reading at the Little City Foundation Book Sale. Featuring books varying in style from children's books to collector's editions of literature. Books will be divided up by category (history, health, sports, etc.). For more information, call 847-221-7863.
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Ladies Night Out in Downtown Wilmette
Thursday, June 14 - 5:00 to 9:00 pm
In the Heart of Wilmette's Village Center
You and your girlfriends are sure to be "tickled pink" when Wilmette's Village Center Merchants Group hosts a fabulous evening of shopping and special events. Twenty downtown businesses are ready to welcome you with "one night only" discounts, as well as mini massages, special giveaways, complimentary wine, pink champagne, coffee and desserts, grilling and cooking demonstrations, and a Treasure Hunt to win a variety of gift certificates. At 9:00 p.m., there will be a private showing of the Academy Award nominated movie "Dreamgirls" at the Wilmette Theatre. Tickets are $5 and a percentage of all proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, please call 847-251-3800 or visit www.wilmettechamber.org.
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Saturday, June 16 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Road, Glenview
The entire family will enjoy a delicious farm-style breakfast and loads of fun when you bring them to Wagner Farm's 6th Annual award-winning Dairy Breakfast and Farm Day! Throughout the event, guests will enjoy farm tours, a variety of demonstrations, hay rides, and plenty of hands-on activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door (limited quantities available) and are $10 for adults and children over the age of 10, $5 for children 2-10 yrs, and children under 2 are free. The Dairy Breakfast is sponsored by Egg Harbor of Glenview. For more information, please call 847-657-1506 or visit www.wagnerfarm.org.
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Voted "Best Art Fair" by Readers of NorthShore Magazine!
Saturday and Sunday, June 16 & 17
Main Street & Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Custer's Last Stand celebrates 35 glorious years! On June 16 and 17, the city of Evanston will host the area's largest, oldest and most anticipated outdoor event in its history as 350 artists from across the nation come together to exhibit their works. In addition to viewing incredible art of all kinds, those attending Custer's Last Stand will enjoy an old fashioned Sidewalk Sale (featuring 150 local businesses), incredible food from 30 different restaurants and vendors, and non-stop entertainment including jazz, folk music, bluegrass and an authentic Native American Pow Wow (on both days) by The Native American Dance Troupe. New this year...extended hours! Custer's Last Stand is open each day from 10 am to 9 pm. For more information, please call 847-328-2204 or visit www.custerfair.com.
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Westfield Walkers Program
Westfield Old Orchard Food Court
Beginning June 16th
The new Westfield Walkers program, sponsored by Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, launches on Saturday, June 16 from 9am to 10am and takes place every Saturday through September 1, 2007. There will be a kick off celebration which will include program registration, light refreshments and goody bags for the first 50 people to register for the event. The program is free and registration is encouraged by call 1-877-RES-INFO or by visiting the Concierge Center in the The Orchard Food Court. Walkers can step their way to earn prizes and giveaways, including discounts from retailers, fitness gear, Westfield Gift Cards and more.
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Annual Meeting & Keynote Address
Wednesday, June 20 - 6:00 pm Reception/6:30 pm Keynote Speaker
Evanston History Center - Charles Gates Dawes House
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
As many of you know, the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois is embarking upon an important campaign to build the new Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (which will be located on Skokie). Slated to open in 2008, the new center will be a 65,000 square-foot facility dedicated to applying the lessons of the Holocaust to issues of hate, bigotry, and intolerance in our world today. The new museum will reach students, teachers, parents and children throughout Illinois and across the Midwest, educating them about this tragic period in human history and alerting them to the dangers of unchallenged bigotry. The public is invited to learn more when Richard Hirschhaut, Project and Executive Director of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, presents his keynote address. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please call 847-475-3410 or visit www.evanstonhistorical.org.
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Northbrook Court is pleased to welcome three new stores that are exclusive to Chicago's North Shore. Hanna Andersson, a Swedish-inspired company that makes and sells colorful 100% cotton and organic cotton clothing for the entire family, opened its doors to rave reviews on May 25th. MNG by Mango, a Barcelona, Spain-based fashion retailer, is set to begin construction on a 3,542 square-foot store, which caters to the "Gen-X" female shopper. With trendy fashion designs and accessories, the store is scheduled to open in the summer of 2007. Also opening this summer, is CUSP, a specialty boutique from Neiman Marcus. The 7,226 square-foot store is designed for hip, fashion forward, affluent women ages 21-45. For more information about these and other Northbrook Court retailers, please call 847- 498-8161 or visit www.northbrookcourt.com.
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Saturday and Sunday, June 23 & 24
1700 Sherman Avenue, Evanston
The Fountain Square Art Festival, located on six city blocks in downtown Evanston, boasts two-and-a-half decades of success as one of the most important art festivals in the entire Midwest. A large sculpture garden located in the middle of the festival serves as its focal point among newly built luxury condos, offices, restaurants, coffee houses, cafes, stores and hotels. This urban setting creates the perfect ambience for this event, which embodies the word sophistication. More than 250 fine artists show and sell their art to an audience of sophisticated, discerning, upscale, art aficionados and collectors. The event, which runs from 10 am to 9 pm each day, draws approximately 50,000 people. For more information, please call 847-328-1500 or visit www.evchamber.com.
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If you are looking for beautiful flowers, delicious fruits and veggies, home-baked goodies, fresh bread, cheese, handmade jewelry, garden art and more, look no further than your own back door. The North Shore offers some of the best Farmer's Markets in the entire Chicagoland area!
Evanston Farmer's Market
Saturdays (June through November 3)
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
University & Oak Avenues
847-866-2936
Glenview Farmer's Market
Saturdays (June 30 through October 13)
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Jackman Park (6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21)
New Location Beginning 7/28! Wagner Farm - Lake Ave and Wagner Rd
847-657-1506
Skokie Farmer's Market
Saturdays (June through October)
7:30 am - 12:45 pm
5127 Oakton Street
847-933-8224
Wilmette French Market
Saturdays (June through October 27)
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wilmette Village Center
847-251-2700
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Under the leadership of the Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office (NITDO), the Illinois Tollway, and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, new Visitor Information Kiosks have been installed at Illinois Tollway Oases throughout the Chicago suburbs and Northern Illinois. This unique partnership enhances travelers' experiences at the frequently visited oases by showcasing some of the wonderful attractions that the region has to offer. Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to participate in this program and is prominently featured at the Des Plaines and O'Hare oasis facilities. Not only is the Bureau highlighted on the kiosk itself, but there are also five brochure slots dedicated to attractions in our region. Next on the agenda...8 banners featuring North Shore attractions will be hung in several tollway oases!
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Thursdays (June 7 through August 30)
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Thursday evenings at the Chicago Botanic Garden offer high-energy music on the Esplanade as the perfect lift to get you through the work week. During Hot Summer Nights, unwind and learn a new move or two! Professional dance instructors are on hand during select weeks for a fun, easy-going introduction to the genre of the evening-whether it's Cajun, Latin, swing or country. Throughout the evening, shimmy up to the Garden's refreshment tables to purchase light fare and beverages (including beer, wine and margaritas) reflecting the evening's culture. On concert nights only, you are welcome to enjoy a picnic on the Esplanade! Admission is free. There is no event on June 21. For more information, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
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Raven & Dove Antiques
1143 Greenleaf St., Wilmette
847-251-9550
Randi Schwartz, owner of Raven & Dove Antiques opened her first store in 1977 and has been at her present location located at 1143 Greenleaf St. in Wilmette for 9 years. Walking into Raven and Dove is like falling down the magic rabbit hole. It is a whimsical, colorful setting for one of the North Shore's most unique gift and antique shops. They have the largest collection of Antique Victorian Majolica pottery in the Midwest. There are also many items of interest in the 'Little Paris Boutique" Eiffel Tower items, dinner ware and glassware with french images, wine accessories from the Ritz and berets: the classic French head wear. Expert and one-of-a-kind repair work done on premises.
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The following businesses have recently joined Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau as Preferred Partners. Please help us build a bigger and stronger Bureau by letting us know of any businesses or industry contacts who you believe would benefit from becoming one of our Preferred Partners. Please contact Jennifer Williams, CNSCVB Sales Manager at jwilliams@cnscvb.com or call 847-763-0011 x 22 with any questions.
The Crystal Cave
1141 Central Avenue
Wilmette
Joef Puehringer
847-251-1160
Mitchell's Fish Market
2601 Navy Blvd.
Glenview
Mike Rose
847-729-3663
Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd.
Glenview
Adam Rochman
847-657-6363
Northshore Community Bank
1145 Wilmette Ave.
Wilmette
Cindy Crider
847-853-1145
Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave.
Evanston
Megan Beasley
847-733-1911
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First Bank & Trust
820 Church St
Evanston
Howard Kain
847-733-7400
First Bank & Trust
2925 Central St.
Evanston
Howard Kain
847-733-9600
First Bank & Trust
8047 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie
Howard Kain
847-329-0400
Unitarian Church of Evanston
1330 Ridge Avenue
Evanston
Sandra Robinson
847-864-1330
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