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Skokie Art Guild's 46th Annual Art Fair
Saturday and Sunday, July 7 & 8
Village Green, 5211 Oakton Street, Skokie
Get ready to enjoy this beautiful outdoor summer event, now in its 46th year! In addition to outstanding art from dozens of artists, there will be live music, great food, face painting for the kids, and much, much more! Artwork includes pottery, ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and fine jewelry. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call the same number or click here.
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Friday and Saturday, July 13 & 14
Village Center, Wilmette
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring its annual Sidewalk Sale & Family Fun Fest. Featuring two days of great entertainment, delicious food, crafts, children's activities and the "best bargains on the North Shore," this year's event offers something for everyone! New for 2007, is a Rib Fest sponsored by the Backyard Barbecue Store, the Big Green Egg and Al's Market. Visitors will have a finger-licking good time at Wilmette's biggest barbecue, and will also see who takes home the title of "best rib sauce" in Wilmette! For more information, please call 847-251-3800 or visit www.wilmettechamber.org.
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Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15
Westfield Old Orchard-
West Parking Lot, Skokie
Celebrating its 17th fabulous year, this extraordinary fine art show has become an icon event along Chicago's North Shore, attracting thousands of upscale, educated, enthusiastic art buyers! Approximately 150 exhibitors were chosen (out of thousands of entries) to showcase the country's finest pieces of art including paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture and more. The parking lot of this upscale shopping destination makes a perfect venue for this world-class art fair, where millions of dollars are exchanged in a single weekend. For more information, please call 847-673-6800 or click here.
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Wednesday July 18th
8-9:30am
Morning Glory Flower Shop
1822 Glenview Rd., Glenview
Start your morning at Morning Glory one of the North Shore's preferred florists with shops in Glenview and Wilmette. With food by L'Appetito, this breakfast gathering, our first in Glenview, runs from 8:00 to 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 18th is a wonderful way for partners to meet one another, share ideas and learn more about the visitor-boosting efforts of Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau. The networking event is open to all CNSCVB partners and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Monday, May 14th to Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Manager of Membership and Advertising) at 847-763-0011 x 22 or e-mail her at jwilliams@cnscvb.com. We look forward to seeing you!
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Saturday and Sunday, July 21 & 22
Dawes Park
Sheridan Road at Church, Evanston
The City of Evanston began its very own Ethnic Arts Festival in 1986, transforming the idyllic lakefront Dawes Park into a global village! Surrounded by the flags of more than 100 nations honoring the diversity of our planet, attendees experience the colors, sounds, and aromas of world cultures with every continent represented in song, spoken word, visual arts and food. In additon to live music, dance performances and the works of juried artists, those who attend the festival will also learn the folkdances of far-away countries and explore the intriguing spices and seasonings of new ethnic foods. For more information, please call 847-448-8260 or click here.
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Through July 22
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie
This incredible exhibit offers the public an inside look at the genius of artist Hal Foster, the man who started the whole tidal wave of adventure comics by drawing the first Tarzan strips during the 1930s. Considered one of the greatest illustrators of the twentieth century, Hal Foster's work influenced many others including the creator of Superman and Flash Gordon! In addition to Tarzan, Foster also created Prince Valiant, an adventure comic familiar to many throughout the world, but virtually unknown in the Chicago area. Created by Skokie resident, Sid Weiskirch, this "must-see" exhibit is on display at the Skokie Public Library through July 22. For more information, please call 847-673-7774 or visit www.skokielibrary.org.
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Sunday, July 22
Throughout downtown Evanston
Big-time cycling is coming to Evanston on Sunday, July 22 as the city welcomes one of the country's largest multi-category cycling events ever! Major streets will be blocked off as the excitement of international bike racing comes to Chicago's North Shore. Sponsored by Evanston Northwestern Health Care, the Chicago leg of the 17 day-long Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic (which runs from July 13-29 and is in its 38th year), will have cyclists riding a .9 mile circuit starting on Sherman at Davis Street. Spectators are invited to enjoy the local shops and restaurants along the race course, as well as a live concert by Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames, which follows immediately after the final race of the day. For more information, please www.enhgrandprix.com.
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 27 - 29
Sherman/Church Streets and Chicago/Dempster, Evanston
Mark your calendar for downtown Evanston's end of July sale extravaganza when the merchants you love roll out bargains to make room for fall merchandise! This year, in addition to one of a kind home accents, apparel, electronics and footwear, you'll also enjoy blocks of craftspeople, entertainers and surprises for the kids. Come shop ‘till you drop at this spectacular annual event! For more information, please call 847-866-6319 or visit www.evmark.org.
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Saturday and Sunday, July 28 & 29
Chicago Botanic Garden
1100 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Award winning chef, author and television personality Art Smith will be among several culinary personalities who will be featured during the Chicago Botanic Garden's second annual Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend (July 28 & 29). All events and chef demonstrations (using the finest Italian ingredients!) will take place in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. In 1997, Art began a 10 year-long position as personal chef to Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham, and currently acts as the specialty chef for Ms. Winfrey's most talked-about events. He will share his culinary secrets on Sunday, July 29 at 11:30 am. For more information about the weekend's activities, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
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Saturday and Sunday, July 28 & 29
Waukegan Rd. and Lake Ave.
The annual Glenview Art Fair, co-sponsored by the Glenview Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 29th from 11 am to 5pm at Lyons School, corner of Waukegan Road and Lake Avenue. 123 artists will be exhibiting works in painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry and mixed media. Fun for the whole family: face-painting for kids, food and entertainment will also be featured. For more information visit www.glenviewchamber.com or call 847-724-4007.
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Through July 29
Wallis Theatre,
Northwestern University, Evanston
Northwestern University proudly presents "Perfect Relationship: A Salute to Comden and Green." This all new cabaret-style show features music by one of the most successful lyricist/librettist teams of all time...Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the longest running creative partnership in theatre history! This delightful performance features some of Comden & Green's most memorable songs from such well-known musicals as "On the Town," "Wonderful Life" and "Singin' in the Rain." Tickets are $10 to $25. For more information and show times, please call 847-491-7282 or visit www.tic.northwestern.edu.
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Wednesday Evenings through August 8
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
East Lawn of the Norris University Center, Northwestern University, Evanston
Pack your chairs, blankets and munchies and get ready for an evening of outdoor movie viewing! Every Wednesday, beginning at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm) the public is invited to sit back, relax and enjoy a variety of movies on the East Lawn of the Norris University Center. Presented by Block Cinema, Northwestern University's Summer Session, and the Norris Center for Student Involvement, admission to all screenings is free. Upcoming features include Happy Feet (7/11), Rear Window (7/25) and North by Northwest (8/8). And, if you're looking for a place to dine before the movie begins, consider the Globe Café & Bar at the Hotel Orrington where you can enjoy your meal under the stars! For more information and a complete listing of movies, please call 847-491-4000 or visit www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu.
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Saturday and Sunday, July 28 & 29
The Grove
1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
This much anticipated annual event features realistic Civil War battle reenactments with Union and Confederate camps and Blue vs. Gray skirmishes (complete with authentic Civil War clothing and uniforms!) Those who attend Glenview's Civil War Living History Days will also have an opportunity to visit a field hosptial, enjoy refreshments in the camp kitchen, and shop for Civil War memorabilia. Exhibits, lectures, house tours and a vintage baseball game are all part of the weekend's fun. Admission is $5/adults, $1/children. For more information, please call 847-299-6096 or visit www.glenviewparkdist.org.
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Shallots Bistro
4741 Main St., Skokie
847-677-DINE
Come and visit one of Skokie’s little treasures. Shallots Bistro is features aged steaks, chops and wild fish. Intimate elegant dining room - perfect for romance or business. Highly acclaimed cuisine with delicious desserts, full bar with whimsical martinis, international beers and wines. Don’t think of Shallots Bistro only as Chicagoland’s premier Kosher restaurant, but as a great restaurant that happens to be Kosher. Serving the North Shore for lunch and dinner. Open for private parties upon request. See their website www.shallotsbistro.com for a monthly calendar of events.
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The following businesses have recently joined Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau as Preferred Partners. Please help us build a bigger and stronger Bureau by letting us know of any businesses or industry contacts who you believe would benefit from becoming one of our Preferred Partners. Please contact Jennifer Williams, CNSCVB Sales Manager at jwilliams@cnscvb.com or call 847-763-0011 x 22 with any questions.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
2601 Aviator Ln.
Glenview
847-570-1100
Paul Stamper
Whole Foods Market
1640 Chicago Ave.
Evanston
847-733-1600
Christine Doyle-Vincent
Whole Foods Market
840 Willow Rd.
Glenview
Meg Bowman
Opening August 2007!
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Kohl's Children's Museum
2100 Patriot Blvd.
Glenview
847-832-6600
Emily Dolan
Pioneer Coach Lines
8770 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago
773-774-1100
Vanessa Berg
Chicagoland Transferee Network
2929 Central St.
Evanston
847-328-2733
Joan Farquharson
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