YEA! (Young Evanston Artists) will host YEA! Day at the Chicago and Dempster Business District from 10am to 4pm on Saturday May 18, 2013. YEA! is a festival of visual ...
Welcome to Evanston, Illinois, the unique, livable, and innovative city on the edge of Chicago, Lake Michigan, and the North Shore
Unparalleled connectivity, urban sophistication, natural serenity and entrepreneurial spirit come together in Evanston. Home to top ranking Northwestern University, a strong business community, thriving urban downtown, picture perfect neighborhoods and exceptional talent all make Evanston a truly livable city with something for everyone. An honor that Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top 25 Towns to Live” agrees with. Whether you are simply visiting or call Evanston home, school, work, or you plan to soon, we welcome you to explore our city and discover what gives Evanston its edge!
Evanston Spotlight
Tickets Available Now for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s Summertime Season
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced that tickets are now on sale for its “Summertime 2013 Season,” which includes four main stage plays, three dramatic readings and two concerts. All performances, except the dramatic readings, will take place at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. A limited number of Premium Season Discount Cards are…
CMS Expo: Evanston Bound
It’s ‘Destination Evanston’ as more than three hundred web designers, developers, bloggers and web focused thought leaders prepare to convene in Evanston for the seventh CMS Expo Learning & Business Conference – Tuesday, May 14th through Thursday, May 16th at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. CMS stands for ‘Content Management System’ and refers to computer software…
What’s Old is New
Operating quietly around Evanston are an assortment of resale and consignment shops, each with its unique feel and selection. From antique furniture, to toys, to cozy sweaters, these shops offer a fun opportunity for bargain shoppers to find some great deals. See what treasures you can find at the following resale shops: Main Street Classy…
Starbucks Celebrates New Downtown Location with Ribbon Cutting May 10
All are invited to join Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, 1st Ward Alderman Judy Fiske, Downtown Evanston Board of Directors and staff to celebrate the re-opening of Starbucks on Friday, May 10th from 5:00 – 7:00pm. The celebration will also include staff members from the City of Evanston and the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. Stop by for…
Evanston Farmers’ Market Season Opens May 4
Shopping at a farmers’ market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce and goods. The bounty of Midwest farmers will be easy to find from May through early November at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market! The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will open for its 38th season on Saturday, May…
