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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Northwestern University Football vs. Michigan State
Big Ten action - time is TBA

Location: Ryan Field @ 11:00 AM
1501 Central St.
Evanston, IL  
Friday, October 17, 2008
Northwestern University Homecoming Parade


Location: Sheridan Rd. and Chicago Ave. @ 8:00 PM

Evanston, IL  
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Celebrate Fall at Evanston Farmers' Market
Make pumpkin crafts with your kids and take those decorations home to make your house a festive place for trick-or-treaters. Win prizes by guessing the weights of Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin.

Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Avenue. @ 8:00 AM
Cost: None

Evanston, IL  

On the web: www.cityofevanston.org/enjoy/market.shtml
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Green Living Festival
Over 50 environmental vendors are expected this year to help you implement sustainable practices. Learn about green products used in home repair/remodeling such as paints, tiles, low flow faucets, etc. Demonstrations include composting, rain barrel use and tours of the Talking Farm''s mini demonstration farm. For more information, call (847) 448-8256. Co-sponsored by the City of Evanston and the Evanston Environmental Association.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center @ 8:30 AM
Cost: None
2024 McCormick
Evanston, IL  
Thursday, November 13, 2008
"Well"
Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron puts herself onstage in this quirky and delicious memoir about her mother's fight for racial integration and healthy communities in Lansing , Michigan . But Kron's self-assured character is defeated - and deconstructed - in the retelling by her own mother, who occupies a La-Z-Boy at the edge of the stage. At first grudgingly, then energetically, Kron's mother Ann takes over the memoir, recalling and revealing the fiery sprit beneath her lifetime of illness. Ann buddies up with the rest of Lisa's cast, derailing her smart and savvy performance about social and physical health, and instead weaves a funny and touching story of her daughter's growing up. Kron's hilarious, deeply affecting play cuts to the core of the mother-daughter relationship -Entertainment Weekly. Runs through December 14

Location: Next Theatre @ 7:00 PM
Cost: Prices and rimes vary, check with box office
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: www.nexttheatre.org/
Friday, November 21, 2008
2008 Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
The Evanston Art Center’s eighth annual juried show represents the best of our local artisans with one-of-a-kind gifts of fine art and craft. Based on enthusiastic community support, our eighth year will run for 21 days, and represent approximately 100 artists. Runs through December 13

Location: Evanston Art Center @ 10:00 AM
2603 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: www.evanstonartcenter.org
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Downtown Evanston's Annual Holiday Treelighting Ceremony with Santa
Come watch as Santa lights up the trees in downtown Evanston.

Location: Fountain Square @ 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Sherman Ave., Davis St. and Orrington
Evanston, IL  
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
First Night Evanston
Over 70 performances at more than 14 sites across downtown Evanston Special 15th anniversary kick-off procession and midnight fireworks Substance-free, accessible and affordable to all.

Location: downtown Evanston @ 3:00 PM
Cost: Buttons are $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 2-12.

Evanston, IL  

On the web: www.firstnightevanston.org
Friday, August 22, 2008
American Craft Exposition
One of the nation's premiere craft expositions. The exposition features only nationally known artisians displaying unique fiber arts, sculptures and jewelry

Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion @ 10:00 AM
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at door for 3-day pass
2379 N. Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: http://www.americancraftexpo.org/
American Craft Exposition


Location: Northwestern University @ 12:00 PM
2379 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL  
Saturday, August 23, 2008
American Craft Exposition


Location: Northwestern University @ 10:00 AM
2379 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL  
American Craft Exposition
One of the nation's premiere craft expositions. The exposition features only nationally known artisians displaying unique fiber arts, sculptures and jewelry

Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion @ 10:00 AM
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at door for 3-day pass
2379 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL  
Sunday, August 24, 2008
American Craft Exposition
One of the nation's premiere craft expositions. The exposition features only nationally known artisians displaying unique fiber arts, sculptures and jewelry

Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion @ 10:00 AM
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at door for 3-day pass
2379 N. Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL  
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Northwestern University Football Vs. Syracuse


Location: Ryan Field @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Varies, check w/Ticket office
1501 Central St.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/nw-m-footbl-sched
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Northwestern University Football vs. Southern Illinois


Location: Ryan Field @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Tix vary, check w/Ticket Office
1501 Central St.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/nw-m-footbl-sched
Sunday, September 14, 2008
"Vaudeville and Vixens" at the Piccolo Theatre
Come and see what Piccolo Theatre is all about with this series of comedy amd music acts in a cabaret-club setting. Add one part Chaplin two parts burlesque shake and serve. Runs through October 4.

Location: Piccolo Theatre @ 1:00 AM
Cost: $15 - $25
600 Main St.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: www.piccolotheatre.com/index.html
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Northwestern University Football vs. Ohio
Big Ten opening action

Location: Ryan Field @ 11:00 AM
1501 Central St.
Evanston, IL  
Sunday, September 21, 2008
North Shore Century Bike Tour
The 24rd annual North Shore Century is a bike tour of the North Shore's most luxurious residential neighborhoods... view unique architectural treasures on leafy streets... then open it up in the flat to rolling countryside between Chicago and Wisconsin. Free Music! Homemade Goodies! Bike Mechanics at All Rest Stops! SAG Wagons along the Route!Well-mapped and well-marked rides for biking enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Trips of 8, 25, 50, 62 (a metric century) or 100 miles offered.

Location: Dawes Park @ 7:00 AM
Cost: $15 - $20
Sheridan Rd and Church St.
Evanston, IL  

On the web: www.evanstonbikeclub.org/NSC/
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Evanston Along the Lake Architecture Walking Tour
This walk through the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District begins with a look at churches designed in Romanesque, Neoclassical, and Georgian styles, with a peek inside an 1875 Victorian Gothic sanctuary. Residential styles include Italianate, Queen Anne, Shingle, Chateauesque, Tudor, Prairie, and Modern.

Location: Raymond Park @ 2:00 PM
Cost: $5 - $10
Hinman Ave. and Lake St.
Evanston, IL  

Evanston, Illinois

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Contact Info:
City of Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-328-2100
Website: www.cityofevanston.org

Evanston is a beautiful city on Lake Michigan. Northwestern University is located there, and the city's over 74,000 residents take pride in the university and the cultural diversity of the town.

The city has a reputation as having some of the best restaurants in the Chicago area and its downtown shopping district is home to dozens of retail outlets and specialty shops. You can browse any several clothing shops such as Active Endeavors, American Apparel, A-1 Tailor, June's Alterations, Hem & Stitch or Ann Taylor Loft. Grab some ice cream or chocolate at Ben & Jerry’s, Cold Stone Creamery or Ethel's Chocolates or buy organic food at Wild Oats Natural Marketplace. There are quite a few home decor shops such as Serapi Oriental Rugs, Northshore Fireplace and Etienne Vintage Home & Lighting. Target, Marshalls and Dollar Days Plus are also popular shopping venues in Evanston. In July the downtown merchants host a huge Summer Sidewalk sale on the 27th through 29th.

The city hosts a number of other spring and summer events. The Farmers' Market will be held on every Saturday from May 19th through November 3rd from 7;30AM to 7:00PM at the intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. The Farmers' Market has been going strong for over 30 years and there are usually more than 30 vendors with fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, flowers and other produce. Free parking will be offered in the Maple Avenue Parking Garage.

There is something for everyone in Evanston this summer. All you have to do is show up and be entertained.