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January 10, 2008 Newsletter - Vol. 2, Issue #2
Tips and Deals You Can Use
Volume 2, Issue 2
Video of the Week
Here's a guaranteed cure-all for beating the winter blahs... get the
Blues.
Meet Bob Axlerod, the talent behind the documentary film Bluesified
and coordinator of this weekend's all-ages SuperBowl Blues event,
this Saturday, January 12th at the Alley in Highwood.
Click here to hear a sample ditty and catch the fever now.
Offer of the Week
Volume 2, Issue 2
"Looking To Buy A North Shore Chicago Home,
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Here's a guaranteed cure-all for beating the winter blahs... get the
Blues.
Meet Bob Axlerod, the talent behind the documentary film Bluesified
and coordinator of this weekend's all-ages SuperBowl Blues event,
this Saturday, January 12th at the Alley in Highwood.
Click here to hear a sample ditty and catch the fever now.
Offer of the Week
And, in case you needed a little extra encouragement...
NorthShoreInsider.com is offering you the chance to win TWO FREE
TICKETS ($66 value per pair*).
Click here for your chance to your free tickets to the Chicago
SuperBlues Bowl.
Two lucky couples will win tickets to this awesome entertainment
packed evening.
Admission Includes appetizer bar. A cash bar will be available!
Insider Tips of the Week
Join The Club
Admission Includes appetizer bar. A cash bar will be available!
Insider Tips of the Week
Join The Club
We're talking about The Clean Plate Club.
There are a lot of frequent dining programs out there, but we like
the Clean Plate Club because your enrollment fee is returned to you
in the form of a gift certificate!
There are a lot of frequent dining programs out there, but we like
the Clean Plate Club because your enrollment fee is returned to you
in the form of a gift certificate!
The Clean Plate Club consists of Pete Miller's, Merle's Barbecue and
the Davis Street Fishmarket, all in Evanston! (Pete Miller's also
has Wheeling & Schaumburg locations.)
With your one-time $20 enrollment fee, you get a $20 gift
certificate to use at these restaurants, and reward points every time
you dine, for a free entree during your birthday month, a free dessert
during your membership anniversary month, and access to exclusive offers.
Reward points you earn can also be used toward special dining
events, catered events, wine and beer dinners and more!
Sign up online by visiting PeteMillers.com or calling 866.379.1281.
Once you enroll, grab your fork and you're ready to go.
Where to Go
Need a 70's, 80's or 90's fix?
the Davis Street Fishmarket, all in Evanston! (Pete Miller's also
has Wheeling & Schaumburg locations.)
With your one-time $20 enrollment fee, you get a $20 gift
certificate to use at these restaurants, and reward points every time
you dine, for a free entree during your birthday month, a free dessert
during your membership anniversary month, and access to exclusive offers.
Reward points you earn can also be used toward special dining
events, catered events, wine and beer dinners and more!
Sign up online by visiting PeteMillers.com or calling 866.379.1281.
Once you enroll, grab your fork and you're ready to go.
Where to Go
Need a 70's, 80's or 90's fix?
Head up north to Waukegan and the Sundance Saloon for a flashback
Saturday night. "Flashback Saturdays" include some of the best bands
playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. And, if you've got a head
for trivia, go ahead and enter the contest to win fun prizes!
Also groove to the tunes of Las Vegas pro Lindsay Ellis!
And here's an Insider Tip: Go to www.sundancesaloon.com to learn
more, or here for a 2 for 1 cover printable coupon!
Event: Flashback Saturdays
Date: January 12th
Location: 300 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 847.887.0858
The Lake Forest Symphony kicks off 2008 with weekend performances
of Bach Toccata Fugue in D minor, Schuman's New England Triptych
and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 in E minor. Plus, there's a pre-concert
lecture prior to the event each night with composer Jim Kendros.
Saturday night. "Flashback Saturdays" include some of the best bands
playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. And, if you've got a head
for trivia, go ahead and enter the contest to win fun prizes!
Also groove to the tunes of Las Vegas pro Lindsay Ellis!
And here's an Insider Tip: Go to www.sundancesaloon.com to learn
more, or here for a 2 for 1 cover printable coupon!
Event: Flashback Saturdays
Date: January 12th
Location: 300 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 847.887.0858
The Lake Forest Symphony kicks off 2008 with weekend performances
of Bach Toccata Fugue in D minor, Schuman's New England Triptych
and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 in E minor. Plus, there's a pre-concert
lecture prior to the event each night with composer Jim Kendros.
Event: Lake Forest Symphony
Date: January 11th and 12th
Location: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (College of
Lake County Campus), 19351 West Washington St., Grayslake
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $25, $35, or $45
Phone: 847.295.2135
Rub elbows with an Oscar winner!
Olympia Dukakis will be in Wilmette next Thursday, January 17th, to
offer a behind the scenes sneak peak at her directorial debut,
"Botanic Garden," coming to Chicago's Victory Gardens Theatre.
Date: January 11th and 12th
Location: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (College of
Lake County Campus), 19351 West Washington St., Grayslake
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $25, $35, or $45
Phone: 847.295.2135
Rub elbows with an Oscar winner!
Olympia Dukakis will be in Wilmette next Thursday, January 17th, to
offer a behind the scenes sneak peak at her directorial debut,
"Botanic Garden," coming to Chicago's Victory Gardens Theatre.
This is a fabulous one-time opportunity to meet and mix it up with
a widely respected actress!
Event: Olympia Dukakis at the Wilmette Theatre
Date: Thursday, January 17th
Location: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave.
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 - purchase tix by calling 773.871.3000 and using
"Wilmette Theater" as your code word for this special event. Your
admission also gets you a ticket to the play in Chicago, opening
January 30th.
What To Do
See this poster... Its time for a new one!
a widely respected actress!
Event: Olympia Dukakis at the Wilmette Theatre
Date: Thursday, January 17th
Location: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave.
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 - purchase tix by calling 773.871.3000 and using
"Wilmette Theater" as your code word for this special event. Your
admission also gets you a ticket to the play in Chicago, opening
January 30th.
What To Do
See this poster... Its time for a new one!
Do you know a high school or college student who has serious
artistic flair? Ravinia's annual poster contest is underway
and there's just a few weeks left before last call!
Find all the rules here but know first you must be a high school
artistic flair? Ravinia's annual poster contest is underway
and there's just a few weeks left before last call!
Find all the rules here but know first you must be a high school
or college student and entries must be in by Friday, February 15th.
The winner gets $1,000 and mucho visibility!
Event: 2008 Ravinia Festival Poster Contest
Date: Due no later than February 15th
Location: Entries must be sent to 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park,
IL 60035
Cost: Free to enter, Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Take your kids to see the heart warming classic "Alexander and The
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" at Northbrook Theatre
for Young Audiences. Call in advance and reserve tickets for a post-
or pre-show lunch with the cast in makeup!
Event: 2008 Ravinia Festival Poster Contest
Date: Due no later than February 15th
Location: Entries must be sent to 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park,
IL 60035
Cost: Free to enter, Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Take your kids to see the heart warming classic "Alexander and The
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" at Northbrook Theatre
for Young Audiences. Call in advance and reserve tickets for a post-
or pre-show lunch with the cast in makeup!
Event: "Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
Date: Saturdays, January 12th - March 1
Location: 3323 Walters Ave., between Landwehr and Sanders Rds.,
Northbrook
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $8 in advance or $10 at the door
(Lunch event is $13, which includes theatre admission)
Phone: 847.291.2367
Want to give a little back to nature, or introduce your kids to
environmental protection opportunities?
Date: Saturdays, January 12th - March 1
Location: 3323 Walters Ave., between Landwehr and Sanders Rds.,
Northbrook
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $8 in advance or $10 at the door
(Lunch event is $13, which includes theatre admission)
Phone: 847.291.2367
Want to give a little back to nature, or introduce your kids to
environmental protection opportunities?
The Lake County Forest Preserve in Lake Forest has restoration work
days coming up this month! Here's a chance to get outdoors, enjoy a
natural environment and help a really good cause. Don't forget your
work gloves! See www.lcfpd.org for more information, including
workday activities and schedule.
Event: Restoration Work Days at Prairie Wolf Slough
Date: Saturday, January 12th
Location: Half Day Rd., east of Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
Time: 9 a.m.
Are you fashion challenged?
Need a wardrobe makeover?
Here's a great way to pick up a few free tips -
Check out Suzanne Newman at the Deerfield Public Library as she
breaks down fashion faux pas and lets you know what should be in your
closet - now!
days coming up this month! Here's a chance to get outdoors, enjoy a
natural environment and help a really good cause. Don't forget your
work gloves! See www.lcfpd.org for more information, including
workday activities and schedule.
Event: Restoration Work Days at Prairie Wolf Slough
Date: Saturday, January 12th
Location: Half Day Rd., east of Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
Time: 9 a.m.
Are you fashion challenged?
Need a wardrobe makeover?
Here's a great way to pick up a few free tips -
Check out Suzanne Newman at the Deerfield Public Library as she
breaks down fashion faux pas and lets you know what should be in your
closet - now!
Event: "Organize and Enhance your Wardrobe and Image"
Date: Wednesday, January 16th
Location: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd.
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Phone: 847.945.3311
Where to Shop
Shopping with little ones in tow can to be a major challenge.
Who can blame them...kids get bored.
Here's some help!
The Glen Town Center in Glenview has partnered up with the Glenview
Public Library to create the Flight To Fun Kids' Club, geared toward
children ages 0 - 6. Simply stop by any of the shops or the management
office and complete a registration form - you can then take advantage
of discounts in many of the Town Center shops and restaurants!
There's also a schedule of kid-friendly events, including "Winter Fun"
this Saturday at the Book Market.
Event: Flight To Fun Kids Club, "Winter Fun"
Date: January 12th
Location: The Book Market, 1950 Tower Drive, Glenview
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free to club members
Cha-Ching!
Aren't you the least bit curious as to how your neighbor can afford
that Lamborghini?
Date: Wednesday, January 16th
Location: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd.
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Phone: 847.945.3311
Where to Shop
Shopping with little ones in tow can to be a major challenge.
Who can blame them...kids get bored.
Here's some help!
The Glen Town Center in Glenview has partnered up with the Glenview
Public Library to create the Flight To Fun Kids' Club, geared toward
children ages 0 - 6. Simply stop by any of the shops or the management
office and complete a registration form - you can then take advantage
of discounts in many of the Town Center shops and restaurants!
There's also a schedule of kid-friendly events, including "Winter Fun"
this Saturday at the Book Market.
Event: Flight To Fun Kids Club, "Winter Fun"
Date: January 12th
Location: The Book Market, 1950 Tower Drive, Glenview
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free to club members
Cha-Ching!
Aren't you the least bit curious as to how your neighbor can afford
that Lamborghini?
Check out the Book Stall At Chestnut Court in Winnetka. This weekend,
authors George Walper and Catherine McBreen will discuss their book,
"Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On."
Event: "Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On" author event
Date: January 12th, 2 p.m.
Location: Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Winter Blowout Sale!
Glencoe's awesome boutique destination, Shirise, has shoes, boots
and handbags up to 60% off going on right now!
authors George Walper and Catherine McBreen will discuss their book,
"Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On."
Event: "Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On" author event
Date: January 12th, 2 p.m.
Location: Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Winter Blowout Sale!
Glencoe's awesome boutique destination, Shirise, has shoes, boots
and handbags up to 60% off going on right now!
Event: Shirise Winter Sale
Date: Ongoing
Location: 341 Park Ave., Glencoe
Time: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.835.2595
Where (And What!) To Eat
Its Cool To Stew
Northbrook's Whole Foods Market is offering a "Winter Soups and
Stews" demo next Wednesday afternoon. Chef Dawn will give you the
lowdown on some great winter meals, such as Butternut Squash and
Apple Soup, French Onion Soup, Guinness Beef Stew, White Chicken
Chili, and Clam Chowder!
Date: Ongoing
Location: 341 Park Ave., Glencoe
Time: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.835.2595
Where (And What!) To Eat
Its Cool To Stew
Northbrook's Whole Foods Market is offering a "Winter Soups and
Stews" demo next Wednesday afternoon. Chef Dawn will give you the
lowdown on some great winter meals, such as Butternut Squash and
Apple Soup, French Onion Soup, Guinness Beef Stew, White Chicken
Chili, and Clam Chowder!
Event: "Winter Soups and Stews"
Date: Wednesday, January 16th
Location: Northbrook Whole Foods Market, corner of Waukegan and
Willow Rds.
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
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Date: Wednesday, January 16th
Location: Northbrook Whole Foods Market, corner of Waukegan and
Willow Rds.
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Get Your Offer in our Newsletter!
Drive tons of activity and sales to your business!
Contact Loren@northshoreinsider.com.
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latest happenings on Chicago's North Shore!
Warmest Wishes,
Loren & the NorthShoreInsider.com Team
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