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This Saturday, September 10 at 7:30pm, the Music Institute of Chicago (1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston) will host a benefit concert. For more information, call (847) 905-1500. On Sunday, October 2, Sky Harbor Club (500 Anthony Trail, Northbrook) will host an Open House in a "Families Helping Families" benefit with proceeds going to the American Red Cross. Appetizers, beer, wine, soft drinks, a sweet table and entertainment will be provided. If you are interested in making a contribution to the Silent Auction or Raffle, please contact Debra Kruger at 847-835-7331. For more information on the event, contact Maureen Richmond at 847-947-2534. Also, Westfield Old Orchard is collecting money at the Concierge Desk in the Food Court with 100% of the proceeds going to the Red Cross. The CNSCVB salutes these efforts and acknowledges that our generous partners are still planning other events that did not make our deadline for this e-newsletter.
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Football season is finally here and the Northwestern Wildcats offer some of the best Division 1 college sports action in the entire Midwest. With 19 teams competing in the Big 10 Conference, you won't want to miss any of the action! The Wildcats play at Ryan Field (1501 Central Street, Evanston). Home games: Sept. 10 Northern Illinois; Sept. 24 Penn State; Oct. 8 Wisconsin; Oct. 29 (Homecoming) Michigan; Nov. 5 Iowa. For more information, visit www.nusports.com or call 847-491-2287.
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9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
847-673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org
The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie has something for everyone, bringing the spirit and energy of New York's Lincoln Center and Washington's Kennedy Center to Chicago's bustling North Shore. Home to the Northlight Theatre, Centre East and the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra, fall highlights include: Northlight Theatre: The Second City Theatricals presents "Disgruntled Employee Handbook: A Musical" Sept. 15-24; "Pride and Prejudice" Oct. 5 - Nov. 20; "A Marvelous Party: The Noel Coward Celebration" Dec. 7 - Jan. 8; Centre East: Kathy Griffin Sept. 17; Joy Behar Oct. 29; Bob Newhart Nov. 18; Jackie Mason in "Politically Incorrect" Nov. 25 - 26. Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra: Barenboim & The SVSO Oct. 10; The Magic of Music Nov. 6.
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Ridge Road between Lake and Wilmette Avenues, Wilmette
Saturday, September 17
Families are invited to enjoy free pony rides, a moon bounce ride, games, activities, treats and more as they visit businesses along the Ridge Road Corridor. This fun-filled festival is held in conjunction with the St. Joseph Parish Oktoberfest. For more information, call 847-251-3800.
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Oakton Park, 4800 Oakton Blvd., Skokie
Sunday, September 11
A morning full of family activities for your body and mind, the Recreation & Recovery 5K Walk/Run and Festival features a kids' run, an art exhibit, an herb sale, children's activities, live entertainment, and refreshments. Pre-registration for the 5Krun/walk is $25 ($30 on the day of the race) and $10 for the kid's dash. All proceeds benefit Turning Point and the Skokie Park District. For more information, visit www.skokieparkdistrict.org or call 847-674-1500.
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Chicago shoppers will be among the first to experience the Gap's new Forth & Towne stores, aimed at women 35 and older. One of only the first five stores to debut this new concept, the store opened Aug. 31 at Westfield Old Orchard. The Grand Opening event will take Sept, 14, 6 -8:30 pm. CNSCVB partners are invited. RSVP to 312-335-9956. There will complimentary valet at the north side of the mall. Photographs will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital.
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5203 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie
Thursday, September 22
All CNSCVB partners are invited to attend the September networking event at Ruby Tuesday on Thursday, September 22 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity to meet other Bureau partners and learn more about the important work of Chicago's North Shore CVB. There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but you must register in advance. Please contact Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Sales Manager) at jwilliams@cnscvb.com or call 847-763-0011 x 22 to make your reservation.
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1000 Lake Cook Rd.
847-835-5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2
It's harvest time in the Midwest, and the Garden is celebrating. Fall color at the Garden provides a vibrant backdrop to the toe-tapping sounds of the second annual Bluegrass Festival from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Kids can discover a path through a straw bale maze, leap into leaf piles and watch pumpkin carving. And what's a festival without food, mouth-watering barbecue, brats and tasty fall fare. Suggested donation $2; kids under 3 are free (parking fees apply).
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Edward Rudolph Velodrome
Waukegan Road at Maple, Northbrook
Thursday, September 29 - Saturday, October 1
USA Cycling's Collegiate Track National Championships take place on Chicago's North Shore at the newly renovated Edward Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook. Be amazed as more than 25 college teams (and over 120 cyclists from around the country) compete for winning titles. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more visit, www.northbrookvelodrome.org or call 847-291-2974 x 646.
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Northbrook Court, one of the North Shore's most spectacular shopping malls, announces the opening of several new stores including Apple Computer, Coldwater Creek, Magic Pan Crepe Stand, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Bahama's. Other stores slated to open this fall include J. Jill, Red Door Spa, Teavana, The Walking Company and Ruehl Accessories. For more information, visit www.northbrookcourt.com or call 847-498-8161.
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1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston
NARRA, a new free-standing restaurant conceived by nationally acclaimed chef Jacky Pluton is now open at the Hotel Orrington. Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune's restaurant critic, raved on August 25, "In the barely recognizable Hotel Orrington in Evanston (the formerly fusty inn now looking drop-dead gorgeous after a snazzy contemporary makeover), Narra defies just about every convention of the American steakhouse." The European steak house menu offers delectable choices of meat, seafood and chops and side dishes-some familiar and some unexpected-all reflecting Pluton's signature European flair. For reservations, call 847-556-2772.
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Dawes Park
Sheridan Road at Church Street, Evanston
Sunday, September 18
The 21st annual North Shore Century is a bike tour of the North Shore's most luxurious residential neighborhoods. Take a ride and view the unique architectural treasures on beautifully landscaped streets, as well as the rolling countryside between Chicago and Wisconsin. Make it as easy or challenging as you like (8-100 miles)! Enjoy free music, home-made goodies and more. This well-mapped and well-marked tour makes it enjoyable for biking enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Registration is $20. To learn more, visit www.evanstonbikeclub.org or call 847-604-1225.
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Charles Dawes House
225 Greenwood, Evanston
Saturday, September 17
Enjoy period music, old-fashioned games, Civil War artifacts, a visit from Abraham Lincoln (actually impersonator Michael Krebs), military reenactments, free ice cream and popcorn, a silent auction and lots more during this annual family-friendly event, which runs from noon until 4:00 p.m. Highlights of the afternoon include the Battlefield Balladeers, the 104th Illinois Infantry and Chicago Light Artillery, the Ridgeville Band, and special visits from Harriet Tubman and a Civil War Nurse. For more information, call 847-475-3410 or visit www.evanstonhistorical.org.
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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 that 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.
The CNSCVB gratefully acknowledges the following new Preferred Partners and thanks them for their support.
Walgreens
4850 W. Oakton, Skokie
4101 Dempster, Skokie
9150 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
635 Chicago Ave., Evanston
2100 Green Bay Rd., Evanston
900 Dodge Ave., Evanston
Sky Harbor Club
500 Anthony Trail
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-272-8111
Contact: Tom Dore
Crown Village Theatres
7000 Carpenter Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
800-932-2054
Contact: Steve Gould (for private parties)
Deco Stitches
9319 Latrobe Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
847-965-9033
Contact: Linda Schappert
Maple Avenue Gallery
1745 Maple Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-869-0680
Contact: Susan Shaw
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Shallots Bistro
4741 Main Street
Skokie, IL 60076
847-677-3463
Contact: Beth Bassman
Airport Express
1200 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
773-843-3052
Contact: Neb Mrvalevic
FedEx Kinko's
299 Skokie Blvd.,
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-205-2590
FedEx Kinko's
8810 Gross Point Rd.,
Skokie, IL 60077
847-674-7690
FedEx Kinko's
Meeting Services
888.661.4038
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