December 20, 2007 Newsletter - Issue #22

Tips and Deals You Can Use
Volume 1, Issue 22

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Take the tour and find out why Lululemon makes your butt look even
cuter! Lululemon Athletica. This is the hottest spot to get the
man or woman of your dreams that perfect, hip and functional
"this-is-the-coolest-gift gift."

Check out the new store in Northbrook Court and make sure to tell
Michelle NorthShoreInsider.com sent you!

Lululemon Athletica
2176 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
847.480.1749
Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm

Still looking for THE perfect gift? Here's some help!

Encourage Them To Discover The Gift of Rock and Roll!

Here's a totally fantastic gift idea!

How about lessons for your music loving kid at the Paul Green
School of Rock in Highwood?

NorthShoreInsider.com's visit to SOR was enough to have some of us
signing up (for real) - why not you or that special someone?
Tuition includes weekly, 45-minute private lessons and supervised
rehearsals, all gearing up for the shows. Students can also join in
on rock classes, open jams and seminars.

School of Rock
43 Highwood Ave., Highwood
847.433.7625

Buy tickets now and go to the January production of "Buddy Holly
For Kids" at the Wilmette Theatre! Josh Solomon, who starred as
Buddy Holly at the Mercury Theater, is bringing his musical style
to the next generation with a 90-minute live show, geared for kids
ages 3 and up.

Saturdays at 10 a.m., beginning January 19th and running for four
weeks. Advance tix are just $10 - buy a few now and stick 'em in a
stocking!

"Buddy Holly For Kids"
Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
847.251-7424

For The Drama Queen or King

Here's an idea - get your prima donna the gift that'll give

applause all year long...

In Glencoe, give the top-notch gift of fine theater at the The Writers'
Theater. See William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" opening on February
13th! Plus, you still have time to catch the current production,
"The Turn of the Screw," through March 30th.

This two-person play is performed in a cozy atmosphere at Books on
Vernon. Tickets are $45 - $58 for this performance- it's a great
deal for great theatre without the drive downtown.

Writer's Theatre also offers a weekday membership for performances
Tuesday through Thursday -- or a full access option that allows
members access to all show dates. Your membership comes with show
notices 6 - 8 weeks prior to an opening, and the request to reserve
seats too.

To make the deal more appetizing Writers Theatre offers a cool
dinner package! Purchase your membership, and with it you can
purchase a dinner ahead of time (minus gratuity) that includes an
appetizer, main course, dessert and a glass of wine at any of the
participating restaurants including DiPescara, Morton's Steakhouse,
Lincolnshire Gourmet and Mirani's.

Writers' Theatre at Tudor Court
and Books on Vernon
325 Tudor Court, Glencoe
847.242.6000

And don't forget about the North Shore Center For The Performing
Arts in Skokie. Surprise your date with tix to the upcoming runs
of "Ella," a tribute to the music of Ella Fitzgerald,
political satire in "Capitol Steps," or Chicago-area favorite John
Mahoney in "Better Late." Elvis fans can enjoy a one-night-only
birthday tribute to the King, and kids can enjoy an early spring
production of "Max and Ruby."

If comedy is more your style... check out New Trier alum Hal Spark on
February 23rd or CBS late night personality Craig Ferguson on April 12th.

And lastly...calling all Laughter In The Rain fans...

Neil Sedaka will be performing on

Valentine's Day - February 14th!

North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
847.673.6300

For The Creative Spirit: Head to Evanston Art Center!

A basic membership costs just $40 for an individual or $50 for a
family. With it, your free spirit can enroll in more than 100 art
classes, receive discounts on the EAC's highly touted youth classes
and adult workshops, get notices on openings and special events,
plus take advantage of a 10% discount at Good's of Evanston and The
Art Store during specified times.

Evanston Art Center
2603 Sheridan Rd., Evanston
847.475.5300

The North Shore Art League, in Winnetka, is another outstanding spot
for art. Purchase a one-year membership ($25 for students, $40 for
adults, $30 for seniors, and $50 for families) and you'll get great
savings on art supplies at lots local stores such as Good's of
Evanston, Blick Art Materials in Evanston, Hi-Land Art in Highland
Park, and R.C. Danon Gallery in Wilmette! You'll gain access to class
instruction and feel good about supporting arts education, as your
membership dues help to fund the North Shore Art League's Scholarship
program.

North Shore Art League
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln, Winnetka
847.446.2870

Check out this Stocking Stuffer - and a TOTAL life saver for any
parent too!

Sign your kids up for Winter Break Art Camp at The Art Center
Highland Park! For less than $100, there are two, two-day sessions
are available - December 26th and 27th, and January 2nd and 3rd.
They are two-hour classes designed for kids 4- 10 years old and a
great way to liven up the holiday break.

The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
847.432.1888

How about the Sports Freak?

The Glenview National 9 has an awesome deal going right now - for
just $60, you get a punch card good for five rounds of golf! And
if you purchase a gift certificate worth $75 or more, you get
yourself a gift with a free round of golf!

Glenview National 9
2800 W. Lake Ave., Glenview
847.657.1637

If cold weather sports speak louder to your receiver treat them to
a skating pass to Centennial Rinks in Wilmette!

A resident pass will cost $68 for an individual, or do the romantic
thing and get a two-person pass for $103. (Non-residents can grab a
pass for $97.50) The season pass runs through August 24, 2008 - go
just 10 times and you've got a bargain!

Centennial Rinks
2300 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette
847.256.9666

Inspire The Champion Within!

IHP (The Institute of Human Performance) and Craig White's team of
experts help student athletes take their game to the next level.
When you or your guy or gal become a member you get a complete
fitness evaluation and the first of your four weeks FREE.
Click Here - It's a NorthShoreInsider exclusive!

Institute for Human Performance
158 S. Waukegan, Deerfield
847.562.1005

For Crafty Kids (and Parents!)

You'd have to be living under a rock to miss the resurgence of
knitting as a hip and hot activity not only for adults but also for
kids... and here's a chance to get them in on the action.
Three Bags Full in Northbrook offers weekend knitting classes for
kids, and kids and parents together!

This is a perfect way to cozy up and spend some time with your
little one - and you also save $$ when you both sign up. The
kids' classes are $60, but for just $20 more, you can join in!

The winter session starts January 19th and runs for four weeks.
Class times are 9:30 - 10:45 for the kids, and 3:30 - 5 p.m. for
the parent-child session.

Three Bags Full Knitting Studio
1130 Shermer Rd., Northbrook
847.291.9933

One Last Tip For The Ultimate Stocking Stuffers!

Oh, here's the place you HAVE to go - Beat Street in Winnetka.

The NorthShoreInsider.com staff just checked out the store this week,
and there's no way you'll leave empty-handed. Lumps of Coal?
Chocolate-coated sunflower seeds in the shape of holiday lights?
XMas toilet paper? Grow-A-Santa? Those crazy window Gel Gems?
That's just the tip of the ice berg! This is one of our
absolute favorites - make sure you tell Julie you heard about Beat
Street here and she'll make sure you leave with the perfect gifts!

Beat Street
911 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka
847.441.8580

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All of us here at NorthShoreInsider.com wish you and yours a
Happy Holiday Season!

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North Shore!

Warmest Wishes,

Loren & the NorthShoreInsider.com Team