March 19 - July 30
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
2600 Central Park Ave, Evanston
A new exhibit, "The Legacy of John Mitchell," opens March 19th at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and honors founder John Mitchell (1906-1985) on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Drawing entirely from the initial collection of more than 3,000 items that John and his wife Betty Seabury Mitchell donated to launch the museum in 1977, the exhibit celebrates John Mitchell's vision of a community-based museum focused on Native American art, history and culture. Admission to the new exhibit is included with an entrance donation to the museum. For more information, please call 847-475-1030 or visit www.mitchellmuseum.org.
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Through March 12
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Northlight Artistic Director BJ Jones announces the world premiere of The Midnight Circus: Stilettos, Circus, and Soul! This all-ages event features the Chicago-based troupe The Midnight Circus with Jeff Award-winning chanteuse Alexandra Billings and the sounds of the internationally-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Mars Williams of Liquid Soul. Since 1997, The Midnight Circus has been combining elements of circus, theater, music and other art forms into a unique and exciting style of performance. Their signature approach has led to international success and has attracted the participation of acrobats from around the world. For more information, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.
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For the third consecutive year, the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel (933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook) has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating from the AAA Tourism Editors, and is one of only five hotels in the Chicago suburbs that can claim the Four-Diamond distinction. In order to achieve Four-Diamond status, hotels must be upscale in all areas, with accommodations that are progressively more refined and stylish. "Being awarded the AAA Four-Diamond award for the third straight year confirms our commitment to service and standards that provide our guests with a memorable experience," says Mike McCurdy, General Manager of the Hotel. For more information, please call 847-498-6500 or visit www.renaissancechicagons.com.
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Through March 31
Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie
Over 60 Westfield centers will serve as official MS WALK registration centers where shoppers and visitors will have the opportunity to receive information about the disease; purchase $1 red "BANDS of HOPE" to raise money for vital research; and sign up for local MS WALKS taking place in our community. For the first time, "Team Westfield Old Orchard" will be forming to take part in the MS WALK Sunday May 7th at the North Shore location, which starts at Highland Park High School at 9:00 am. Click here to register under "Team Westfield Old Orchard." T-shirts for all team members will be provided. There is no fee to walk, but donations are welcome.
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Ongoing Through May 13
Northwestern University, Evanston
Various Campus Venues
Northwestern University celebrates the exciting diversity of the guitar with the Chicago area's only full season of classical guitar artists. Supported by the Chicago Classical Guitar Society, the Segovia Classical Guitar Series features five concerts including flamenco and 19th and 20th century classics. Tickets can be purchased for the entire series or on an individual basis. Discounted tickets for a special sixth concert, which features groundbreaking female guitarists, are available to full subscribers only. For more information, please call 847-467-4000 or visit www.pickstaiger.com.
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Sunday, March 26
North Shore Center for the
Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
The Rhythms of America concert features the world premiere of American composer Steven Gerber's 2nd Symphony ("Elegies and Fanfares"), which is dedicated to Maestro Boico. It was written in memoriam to the victims of September 11th using themes derived in part from the letters of AMERICA and USA. Gerber's symphony will be presented in combination with pieces by another great American composer, George Gershwin. Pianist Aviram Reichert will be joining the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra during this concert. For more information, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.skokievalleysymphony.org.
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Governor Rod Blagojevich recently presented a $55.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2007 (which runs from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007). Health care and education were the big winners. The Governor's proposed Tourism Grant budget is on target with last year's appropriation. The CNSCVB is pleased to see that the effort put forth by the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (ICCVB) and Visit Illinois on their efforts in maintaining our funding. We also want to thank our legislators for their continued support.
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Wednesday, March 15 - 8:00 a.m.
Piven Theatre Workshop
(Noyes Cultural Arts Center)
927 Noyes Street, Evanston
All CNSCVB partners are invited to attend the March networking event, which takes place at Piven Theatre Workshop in Evanston (March 15 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.). This is a perfect opportunity to meet other Bureau partners and learn more about the important work of Chicago's North Shore CVB. There is no cost to attend the breakfast, but you must register in advance. 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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Sunday, March 5
Hilton Garden Inn
1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston
Ayla's has managed to string together the top bead vendors from around the world to provide Ayla's Wonderful World of Beads customers with a wide selection of high-quality freshwater pearls, gemstones, art glass, sterling silver, seed beads, findings and beading supplies. Don't miss this beading extravaganza! Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. For more information, please call 847-328-4040 or visit www.aylasoriginals.com.
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During the past two months, Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau exhibited at several high-profile trade shows including ISAE (Illinois Society of Association Executives), Women's American Ort, RCMA (Religious Conference Management Association), and ABA (American Bus Association). Kimberly Wright, the Bureau's Director of Sales, and Anandini Sekhar represented the Bureau at these conventions and met with important current and future North Shore clients. We look forward to the numerous requests for proposals we received to translate into booked business in the coming months.
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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 that 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 CNSCVB gratefully acknowledges the following new Preferred Partners and thanks them for their support.
MDJ & Associates
745 E. Division
Lombard
630-916-8310
Contact: Gary Rothmund
Illinois Nut & Candy Home of Fantasia Confections
3745 W. Dempster
Skokie
847-677-5777
Contact: Melissa and David Levine
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Frances Willard House
1730 Chicago Ave.
Evanston
847-733-7603
Contact: Pam Rolfes
Midwest Transit System
7800 College Dr., Ste. 3NW
Palos Heights
708-448-7822
Contact: John Steley
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