Sunday, May 14 - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Dawes House
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
Fans of vintage houses and those who are renovating their own homes will delight in this year's annual Mother's Day House Walk. With a focus on "old houses made new," the walk features six private homes that were built between 1885 and 1900. All are within a four-block area, have undergone significant renovations over the decades, and have kept their vintage look and feel. One of the area's longest running and most popular house walks, the Evanston Historical Society's annual event draws more than 1000 visitors from around the Midwest. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 on Mother's Day (and include admission to the Dawes house and light refreshments). For more information, call 847-475-3410 or visit www.evanstonhistorical.org.
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Sunday, May 21 - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wilmette Historical Museum
609 Ridge Road, Wilmette
May is Preservation Month and the Village of Wilmette has plenty to celebrate with a recent designation by the National Register of Historic Places! The "Ouilmette North Historic District", in northeast Wilmette, received the prestigious honor in December as recognition for its impact on the village's history, its community planning and its collection of unique Prairie-style architecture. Register today for the Spring Housewalk and you can experience the beauty and charm of this magnificent area including Linden Square, a historic neighborhood adjacent to the Linden el station. Tickets are available in advance for $35 and $45 on the day of event. For reservations, call 847-853-7666 or visit www.wilmettehistory.org.
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Saturday and Sunday,
May 20 and 21
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Oakton Park
4701 W. Oakton Street, Skokie
Experience cultures from around the world at this annual celebration featuring live entertainment, ethnic cuisine, children's activities, a merchandise bazaar and ethnic arts and crafts from over 20 different countries and cultures. For the second year in a row, over 10,000 tulip bulbs will be given away to those attending the festival! Donated by Westfield Old Orchard, the bulbs will be taken directly from the center's gorgeous flower beds and given to festival attendees, along with special globe balls for children ages 12 and under. For more information about this free event, please call 847-674-1500 x 2180 or visit www.skokieculturefest.org.
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May 5 - May 14
Music Institute of Chicago
1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
A rite of spring in the Chicago area, Bach Week Festival is the Midwest's largest concert series focused solely on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. The festival, which began in 1974, has continued without interruption each May and features some of the country's finest musicians - many of whom perform regularly with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra. The Festival encompasses six concerts and tickets range from $10 to $45. For more information and a complete schedule, please call 800-595-4849 or visit www.bachweek.org.
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May 20 - 21
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Don't miss the 40th annual "A Bloomin' Sale" at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Sponsored by the Women's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society, this year's event features more than 30,000 plants and raffle drawings with great garden prizes. Throughout the weekend, knowledgeable sales people and master gardeners will be available to help select the best plants for one's personal garden. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Parking is $12. While quality plants are available throughout the sale, selections are best during a Garden Members' preview, from 1-7pm on Friday and from 9-10am on Saturday. Garden memberships can be purchased at the sale entrance. For more information, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.ohwow.org.
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Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio
Saturday, May 6 - 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
623 Grove Street, Evanston
Members of Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau are invited to attend an Open House event at the Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio which will benefit RESOLVE, the national infertility network. If you've never visited Eve's elegant gallery and studio, this is a perfect opportunity! Not only has it been recognized with numerous awards, but it's a destination for customers and visitors from around the world. Eve's new jewelry series, "Sea of Sargasso," is a sight to behold. For more information, please call 847-869-7920 or visit www.evejewelry.com.
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Westfield Old Orchard
Now through June 30
34 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
Westfield Old Orchard is exited to offer a new exercise program created especially for new moms and their babies. Baby Boot Camp is a 75-minute stroller-based workout that combines strength training with cardiovascular intervals designed specifically to help moms get back into shape. Small class sizes provide individual attention at a fraction of the cost of personal training sessions. Classes take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. at Westfield Old Orchard. Plus for a limited time and while supplies last, Baby Boot Camp participants at Westfield Old Orchard will receive special offers and discounts from Nike Women, a popular fitness apparel store at the center. For more information, call Stephanie Snow at 847-997-3220 or visit www.babybootcamp.com.
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 Northlight Theatre
May 18 - June 18
North Shore Center for the
Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
The Retreat from Moscow tells the tale a high school teacher, who after thirty-three years of marriage, is emotionally exhausted and longs for escape. His wife, on the other hand, is desperate for recognition and sometimes heedless of those left in her wake. As an emotional battle wages between them, their son finds himself struggling in the middle. And like Napoleon retreating from Moscow, precious few remain unscathed. Touching and literate, delicate and devastating, this evocative family portrait is a Tony Award-nominated drama and a true theatrical treasure. Tickets range from $34-$54. For reservations, call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.
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Saturday, May 6 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ten Thousand Villages
719 Main Street, Evanston
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day at Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit store where every purchase makes a difference in the lives of artisans living in Third World countries. This year's festival features a variety of pots and plants for Mother's Day, food from Women's Bean Project and Equal Exchange, drum circles at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., special "meet and greets" with the artists (2:00 and 4:00 p.m.) and prizes. For more information, please call 847-733-8258 or visit www.tenthousandvillages.com.
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Sunday, May 14
Va Pensiero
1566 Oak Avenue, Evanston
Make Mother's Day easy on yourself and pleasant for mom by treating her to Va Pensiero for a little bit of breakfast, a little bit of lunch and a whole lot of Italian! The restaurant's three-course brunch menu offers a myriad of choices for even the most discerning mom. Reservations are required. And, for those of you "late risers," Va Pensiero offers a wonderful Mother's Day Supper, beginning at 5:00 p.m. (reservations are suggested). As a special gift, every table will receive a certificate for a $25 discount to be used on Father's Day! For more information and pricing, please call 847-475-7779 or visit www.va-p.com.
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Sunday, May 7 - 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
1100 block of Greenleaf in downtown Wilmette
An exciting day has been planned in downtown Wilmette! Be sure to visit an Open House in "Little Paris," where you'll be treated to terrific gift ideas for Mom and brides to be by some of the villages most noteworthy merchants. Backyard Barbeque will be offering grilling demos, wine tastings and a great selection of cookbooks and cooking supplies, Raven and Dove Antiques and Gifts will be featuring champagne and chocolate "to die for" brownies along with the introduction of the Caspari paper goods line (and a free beret with every purchase over $50!), Link's Sweet Bean Cafe and Bakery is offering cake tasting, a trunk show featuring make-up artists and bridal jewelry and flower arrangements by Morning Glory, and Higher Gear Bicycle Sales and Service will be offering free baguettes and a Link's coffee gift card with each bike purchase. For more information, please call Randi at Raven and Dove, 847-251-9550.
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Wednesday, May 17
8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Flat Top Grill
700 Church Street, Evanston
All CNSCVB partners are invited to attend the May networking event, which takes place at the Flat Top Grill (May 17from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.). This continental breakfast 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, 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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Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Manager of Partnership and Advertising) and her husband Brendan welcomed a baby girl, Mary Elizabeth (Molly) on April 18th! Molly is sure to be a wonderful playmate for big brother Richard and we wish them all the very best! Jennifer will be back to work in mid-June, but is still reading her email when she has a chance. Feel free to contact her at jwilliams@cnscvb.com.
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