Our very own Renaissance Chicago North Shore was selected by the National Football League to host the choosing and announcement of the NFL's new Commissioner, Roger Goodell. This high-profile, highly anticipated event, which took place last month, brought NFL owners together to select a new commissioner . . . something that hasn't happened in 17 years! "It was a true honor to host the NFL owners at our hotel," said Michael McCurdy, General Manager of the Renaissance and Chairman of Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. "What a thrill to be part of sports history."
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Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a very successful Familiarization Trip last month for journalists from the United Kingdom. Facilitated by the Great Lakes of North America (in conjunction with the Illinois Bureau of Tourism), the tour of the Great Lake states included a stop in Evanston! Julia Carroll, City Manager of Evanston, was on hand to welcome the journalists at a rooftop reception hosted by the Hotel Orrington. The Orrington also provided a spectacular dinner at Narra and overnight accommodation for all who attended, "It was very exiting that the planners chose to include Evanston as part of their itinerary," said Gina Speckman, CNSCVB Executive Director. "We were fortunate to showcase the North Shore and one of its lakefront treasures."
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September 8
699 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook
Morton's The Steakhouse, a leader in upscale steakhouse dining for the past 27 years, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in the Chicagoland area. Renowned from coast to coast for its signature menu, club-like atmosphere and legendary hospitality, Morton's new Northbrook location will continue to set the standard serving only the finest quality foods featuring USDA prime-aged, Midwest grain-fed beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce and elegant desserts. For more information, please call 847-205-5111 or visit www.mortons.com
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 September 8 - 16
719 Main Street, Evanston
Ten Thousand Villages will host a special Oriental rug event featuring a collection of over 300 heirloom-quality, hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Pakistan. All rugs are crafted by fairly paid adult artisans involving more than 700 families in approximately 100 Pakistani villages. On Friday, Sept 8 and Wednesday, Sept 13 at 7:00 p.m., the public is invited to attend a seminar entitled, Introduction to Oriental Rugs, which offers a broad overview for anyone considering an Oriental rug purchase. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. For more information, please call 847-733-8258 or visit www.tenthousandvillages.com
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 North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
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 Tom Dreeson, starring in Shining Shoes and Sinatra (Sept 9), An Evening with Ben Vereen (Sept 15), A Night of Stand-up Comedy with Brad Garrett (Sept 30), Cole Porter Review (Oct 1 - Nov 12), and Crystal Gayle (Oct 6). For more information, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.
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 Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10
66 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
The CW, America's new fifth broadcast network, will embark on a national "Mall Domination" tour that will include Westfield Old Orchard. This extensive promotional initiative, featuring the interactive CW Lounge and appearances by CW stars, was created to raise awareness for the network and generate excitement for its debut this Fall. Stars of CW shows including "Gilmore Girls," "Veronica Mars," and "One Tree Hill" will be part of the tour. For more information and a list of celebrities scheduled for Westfield Old Orchard, please call 847-673-6800 or visit www.cwtv.com
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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 9 - New Hampshire, Sept 16 - Eastern Michigan, Oct 14 - Perdue, Oct 21 - Michigan State, Nov 11 - Ohio State, Nov 18 - Illinois. For more information, please call 847-491-2287 or visit www.nusports.com.
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 Sunday, September 10
Starts at Devonshire Park - 8:00 a.m.
4400 W - 9100 N. Greenwood & Kostner, Skokie
The Skokie Park District and Turning Point present a 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 10 to help raise funds for each of their organizations. Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center (formerly the Orchard Mental Health Center) is a non-profit organization that serves the mental health needs of the community. For more information about the Run/Walk (which includes a half mile run for those nine years of age and under), please call 847- 674-1500 x 3510 or visit www.skokieparkdistrict.org.
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 The Last Ride of Summer
Sunday, September 17th
Dawes Park - Church Street and Sheridan, Evanston
The 22nd 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. For more information, please call 847-604-1225 or visit www.evanstonbikeclub.org.
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 Tuesday, September 19th
8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Eve J. Aillfe Gallery & Studio
623 Grove St., Evanston
Please save the date and join fellow CNSCVB partners for this month's networking event scheduled for Tuesday morning, September 19th at Eve J. Alfille Gallery and Studio, 623 Grove St., Evanston. The breakfast event, which runs from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., 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 and Visitors Bureau. The networking event is open to all CNSCVB partners and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP to Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Sales Manager) 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, September 23 and 24
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening celebration for the Chicago Botanic Garden's Regenstein Center, a newly renovated 100,000-square-foot facility complete with new public galleries, exhibit spaces, a hall dedicated to the Garden's American Flower Show Series and an enhanced library with reading rooms . . . truly a vibrant gathering place for events and programs! In addition to exciting weekend activities, the opening festivities will also see the dedication of the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden which offers more than 475 classes in subjects including plants, gardening, nature, the environment, garden design and the botanical arts. The School also offers certificate and graduate programs. For more information, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
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September 30 - October 1
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Fall color and the beautiful setting of the Esplanade provide the perfect backdrop for the toe-tapping sounds of the 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Enjoy a variety of live entertainment (including the Freeway Rangers, Lucky Break and The Special Consensus), as well as mouthwatering barbecue and a special selection of autumn beer. Kids will love leaping into leaf piles, discovering paths through the straw bale maze and pumpkin carving demonstrations. The Bulb Bazaar also takes place this weekend in the Regenstein Center. Suggested donation for the Bluegrass Festival is $2 per person. For more information, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.ohwow.org.
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Last month, many people attended a ground breaking ceremony at Westfield Old Orchard in the location of what used to be the Saks Fifth Avenue store. A $20 million redevelopment of that site will soon become approximately 63,000 square feet of specialty retail and restaurant space within two new buildings. The new development, which will feature magnificent plaza areas detailed with beautifully landscaped pathways, is expected to generate $45 million in sales yearly ($33 million more than the $12 million that the Saks store had generated). For more information, please call 847-673-6800 or visit www.westfield.com
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October 28-29
Wilmette Theatre will proudly host two days worth of screenings as part of the 23rd Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival. Detailed information will be forthcoming in the October issue of this newsletter. For more information, visit www.wilmettetheatre.com.
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.
Evanston Signs & Graphic
2120 Ashland
Evanston
847-864-5800
Sharon Hoff
Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop
704 Main Street
Evanston
847-866-7374
Dave Douglass
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Grier Productions
7438 Lowell Avenue
Skokie
847-568-0384
David Grier
Wilmette Jewelers
1166 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette
847-251-1061
Gayle Inbinder
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