Schoolhouse Rock Live - April 3
Click Clack Moo - April 28
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs (such as "Just a Bill," Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction") is coming back to the Centre East Theatre stage with two shows on April 3 (11 am and 1 pm). Tickets are $18. Also for kids is the musical Click Clack Moo for grades Pre-K through third, Click Clack Moo tells the hilarious story of Farmer Brown and his demanding animals who go on strike. Tickets are $8. For more information about these and other productions in April, click here.
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The Midwest Travel Writers Association (MTWA) is the longest-running professional travel journalists association in the country. The journalists are convening in downtown Chicago, the city where MTWA was founded, for their 60th Anniversary Conference, April 6 - 10, 2011. Gina Speckman, the Bureau's Executive Director, will be representing the CNSCVB at the event. "We are thrilled to be a part of this conference and have the chance to promote our North Shore members" Speckman said. "We thank Dorothy Coyle, the Executive Director of the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, for allowing us to participate". For more information on the conference, click here.
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Thursday, April 14 ~ 6-9 pm
RETAIL THERAPY NIGHT
1900-2100 Central Street, Evanston
STELLA, an eclectic women's boutique, announces "A SPRIG OF SPRING!", part of Central Street Evanston's 10th RETAIL THERAPY NIGHT. The participating stores, all of which are located on the 1900-2100 blocks of Central Street, will be staying open late on April 14 to offer specials, food, entertainment, trunk shows and more as a way to thank the loyal customers in the community and beyond. STELLA will be offering 15% OFF all full priced merchandise that evening, as well as refreshments, a raffle drawing, and of course, GOOD KARMA, their ongoing reward program. For more information about STELLA, please visit http://www.stellaevanston.com/. For more information about Retail Therapy Night, please visit http://www.centralstreet-evanston.com/
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Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17
Chicago Botanic Garden
1100 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
The Antiques & Garden Fair returns for the 11th year with more than 100 dealers from Europe and the United States showcasing the very best in antique garden furnishings, botanical art, jewelry, crafts and home and garden design. This year, the indoor display gardens will be designed around the theme, "Landscapes Transformed: Gardens of a New Era" to reflect modern landscape architecture with great structure and form. On Friday at 10:30 am, world-renowned Belgium landscape architect Peter Wirtz will speak about contemporary gardens. Tickets for his presentation are $35 in advance/$45 at the door, and include a same-day fair pass. Fair hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day. For more information, a schedule of events and a list of vendors, click here.
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Winnetka Community House
Friday, April 15 at 7 pm
620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka
The public is invited to help support the Winnetka Community House at the 3rd annual WCH House Party beginning at 7 pm on Tax Day, Friday, April 15. Tickets are $50 per person/$90 per couple and includes live entertainment by Loose Change, beer, wine, soft drinks, and pizza from the Homemade Pizza Company. For an evening of fun and instant tax relief, you won't want to miss it! For more information and to register online, please click here.
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Saturday, April 16
Norris University Center
1999 Campus Drive, Evanston
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and Northwestern Professor Emeritus Garry Wills and 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics recipient Dale Mortensen will headline the 14 featured speakers during Northwestern University's 42nd Annual "A Day with Northwestern in Evanston." Presented by the Northwestern Alumni Association and open to the public, the event will take place from 9 am to 3:30 pm and will feature hour-long lectures and panel discussions by prominent Northwestern alumni and faculty. Ticket prices vary and space is limited. The registration deadline is April 1. A full schedule of programs and presenters is available online at www.alumni.northwestern.edu/adwn.
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Sunday, April 17
Abt Electronics
1200 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
Celebrate Earth Day at Abt and join the North Shore's participation in the Green Generation Campaign as we commemorate the 41st anniversary of this special and very important holiday. From 12 noon to 4 pm, the electronics superstore will feature a variety of earth friendly family activities. There will also be tours of the Recycle Center and refreshments that are eco-friendly to make and good for you, too! For more information, please call 888-228-5800 or click here.
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Wednesday, April 20 ~ 7-9:30 pm
Walsh Natural Health
2116 ½ Central Street, Evanston
If you're interested in learning more about achieving healthy and vibrant skin, then you'll want to attend the upcoming Spotlight on Natural Skincare event at Walsh Natural Health. This free event is open to the public and includes a presentation on skin nutrition and solutions to common skin issues (including acne and rosacea). The evening will also include the introduction of new skincare lines, mini makeovers, information about how eating raw foods can benefit your skin, the latest on facial acupuncture, raffle prizes, special discounts, and more! For more information, please click here.
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Thursday, April 20 ~ 5 - 7:00 pm
Bravo! Cucina Italiana-Glenview
2600 Navy Blvd., Glenview
Please join us at Bravo! Cucina Italiana for our monthly networking event! This "after hours" gathering, from 5:00-7:00 pm, will feature a selection of tasty bites from the bar. Our networking events are wonderful opportunities for members to meet one another, share ideas and learn work together to boost business. This event is open to all CNSCVB members and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Friday, April 15 to Jennifer Engel (CNSCVB Manager of Membership and Advertising) at 847-763-0011 x 22 or e-mail her at jengel@cnscvb.com We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday, April 28 at 6-8 pm
Northbrook Court
Lake Cook Road between Skokie Blvd. and Waukegan Rd.
Northbrook Court has partnered with Make It Better Magazine to host Cause 'N Effect, an event to celebrate nine local women who are building a more charitable community. Charla Krupp has signed on as the evening's host to recognize the contributions of the nine philanthropists and engage in conversation about style, fashion, beauty and health. Originally from Chicago's North Shore, Charla is the best-selling author of How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1000 Ways to Dress Thinner Without Dieting. Tickets are $15 and include cocktails, light bites, a silent auction and a gift bag with surprise gifts from Northbrook Court retailers. For more information, please click here.
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Through May 9
Kohl Children's Museum
2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
Pattern Wizardry is a magical exhibition that invites children's inquiry through hands-on activities and introduces them to the fundamentals of patterns as the building blocks of our natural and man-made world. The exhibit offers lots to do including Spiral Spells (where children experience the "round and round" of a spiral), Tessellation Station (hexagons and more!), Linear Lab (where linear patterns come to life), Branch Branch (the wonders of branching patters are revealed), Symmetry Sorcery (explore the wonders of symmetry in butterflies!), and the Pattern Wizard Library (where children learn more about patterns through an interactive computer station). For more information, please click here.
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