It’s a sidewalk sale- revamped! Who wants to drag their kids down the sidewalk, kicking and screaming while simultaneously fighting off the crowds for that LBD (little black dress) on sale for 70% off?

To avoid this potentially very whiney dilemma, cruise over to Evanston’s Central Street Sidewalk Sale/ Family Fest and Budding Artist Art Fair. (* Insider tip…AVOID SHERIDAN ROAD AT ALL COSTS…Hello construction capitol of the North Shore! For a road with less rage, take Green Bay!) This is not your average sidewalk sale – although it comes equipped with quite the crowd, it stands above the rest because of the diversity in shopping opportunities. Where else can you find spices, antiques, restaurants, clothes, and distracting kid friendly entertainment all in one place?

Sizzling details:

Sidewalk sale
Date: July 10^th-12^th (Thurs –Sat)
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 2100 Block on Central Street, Evanston

Family Fest & Budding Artist Art Fair (featuring kids artwork ages 6-17)
Date: July 12^th (Sat)
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Independence Park (across from sidewalk sale)
Activities:
10:00 a.m. - Nili Yelin (The Storybook Mom)
11:00 a.m. - THE WEE HAIRY BEASTIES
(world renowned musicians with tons of family friendly songs)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
(Crafts and activities for your inner child as well as your offspring)
1:00 pm - WILMETTE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
(Drama, Drama, Drama-Performances and theatre games)
3:00 p.m. THE CHANG BROTHERS BAND
(These talented young folks could be the next Rolling Stones)

Got those sidewalk sale munchies? RUN (don’t walk) over to Food Stuffs cookout to refuel and rest your body (and credit card) before your next shopping binge!

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Like to mix your shopping pleasure with great deals and spectacular outdoor weather? Here’s a rundown of upcoming sidewalk sales this summer:

Evanston (Central Street): Thursday, July 10 – Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What to do: Kids’ activities, Budding Artists Art Fair, Storybook Mom, Antique Fire Truck

Evanston (Downtown): Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Glencoe: Friday, July 18 – Saturday, July 19

Wilmette: Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What to do: Music, kids’ activities

Lake Forest: Friday, August 1 - Saturday, August 2

Winnetka: Friday, July 18 and Saturday July 19, 2008
What to do: Jazz music in all three business districts, food, clowns, games, balloons, face painting, etc.

Highland Park: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: Central Avenue from Green Bay to Sheridan Road (and First and Second Streets, and Elm Place)
What to do: Prices at 50 - 75 percent off in most places, kids’ activities, etc.

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Are you a fan of David Sedaris? Then get over to Borders in Evanston tomorrow for a reading and signing of his new book, “When You Are Engulfed In Flames.”

Sedaris has that sense of humor that precious few possess but everyone wants. He’s dry, witty, and just plain funny. And he’s got a wickedly funny sister, so it runs in the family. You can find him on Wednesday the 11th at:

Borders
1700 Maple
Evanston
847.733.8852

The reading and signing is at 7 p.m., but you’ll have to hit up the store around 2 p.m., when they hand out the free admission wristbands.

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