Living in Evanston
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| CommUNITY Picnic | |
| Address: | Ingraham Park, 2100 Ridge Ave., E. of Asbury from Simpson to Leonard Pl. |
| E-mail: | smora@cityofevanston.org. |
| Phone: | 847-866-2944 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston |
| Description: | Noon to 5 p.m. in Ingraham Park behind the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.
Food, Games, Activities, Giveaways, Evanston North Shore Community Choir, Jesse White Tumblers, Line Dance Divas, Mount Zion Choir, The Shakespeare Theatre, South Blvd. Band, Tony Wright Balloon Artist, and more! |
| Notes: | Usually the last Sunday in August, noon to 5:00 p.m. Free. |
| Updated 1/27/2012 | |
| Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts and Street Fair | |
| Address: | 600 Main Street, Evanston, IL, 60202 |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 6013, Evanston, IL 60204 |
| E-mail: | office@custerfair.com |
| Phone: | 847-328-2204 |
| Fax: | 847-328-2295 |
| Parent Org.: | Evanston Festival Theatre, Inc. |
| Description: | Held annually since 1972 on historic Custer Avenue, in the Main Street Shopping District. 250 artists and craftspeople from across the nation come together to exhibit and sell paintings, ceramics, pottery, photographs, jewelry, graphic arts, wearable art, country and home craft, antiques and collectibles. They are joined by 150 local businesses and commercial exhibitors who put on an old fashioned Sidewalk Sale. Entertainment and food.
Usually takes place on the third weekend in June. |
| Updated 9/17/2012 | |
| Downtown Evanston | |
| Address: | 820 Davis St., Suite 151, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Carolyn L. Dellutri, Executive Director |
| E-mail: | info@evanstondowntown.com |
| Phone: | 847-866-6319 |
| Description: | Non-profit organization created by downtown Evanston property owners, providing centralized management, marketing, and business consulting services. Provides Evanston demographics, commercial and residential real estate listings. |
| Updated 1/27/2012 | |
| Duck Pluck And Race | |
| Address: | 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| E-mail: | ecologycenter@cityofevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-448-8256 |
| Parent Org.: | Evanston Ecology Center |
| Description: | A rubber duck "race" around the Dawes Park lagoon. Ducks travel on waves created by volunteers with paddles. Supporters win prizes when the ducks they sponsor are some of the earliest to cross the finish line. Annual fundraiser for the Evanston Ecology Center resident critters. Sponsor one duck for $10 or a "Quack Pack" of 3 for $25.
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| Updated 1/27/2012 | |
| Ethnic Arts Festival | |
| Address: | Dawes Park, Sheridan Road at Church St. |
| Phone: | 847-448-8260 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston Parks/Recreation and Community Services Dept. |
| Description: | Annual lakefront celebration of the foods, crafts, music and dance of many world cultures; features live music, dance performances, art and craft work of juried artists. Held annually at Dawes Park in late July; sponsored by the city of Evanston. |
| Updated 2/7/2012 | |
| Evanston Farmers' Markets | |
| Address: | Intersection of University Place and Oak Avenue. |
| Contact: | Myra Gorman, Market Manager |
| E-mail: | mgorman@cityofevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-448-8045 |
| Description: | Over 30 vendors of fruit, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese and bakery items from local and regional farms. Free parking available in the Maple Street Parking Garage. Special events and performances by local musicians. |
| Notes: | Downtown Farmers Market:
This market is held every Saturday, from early May through early November. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. (just east of East Railroad Ave.) Ridgeville Market: Wednesdays, early June through mid-October, 3:30 p.m.-7p.m., Intersection of Ridge Ave. and South Blvd. West End Market: Saturdays, early June through late October; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Indoor Farmer & Artisan Food Market: Located in the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., on Saturdays from December through April from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum with convenient free parking just across Bridge Street. |
| Updated 2/26/2013 | |
| Evanston History Center | |
| Address: | 225 Greenwood, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Eden Juron Pearlman, Director |
| E-mail: | kalvarez@evanstonhistorycenter.org |
| Phone: | 847-475-3410 |
| Fax: | 847-475-3599 |
| Description: | The Evanston History Center, located in the historic Charles Dawes House, works to present,teach and interpret Evanston's rich history through museum tours, special exhibits, annual special events.
The Charles Gates Dawes House may be visited during regularly scheduled Tours. Individuals may conduct research on their homes or other topics using the Frank B. Foster Research Room and EHC Archives. The History Center is available for Event Rentals . Learn more about Evanston history through the Evanston History Center Blog. |
| Updated 11/7/2012 | |
| Fountain Square Arts Festival | |
| Address: | Downtown Evanston |
| Contact: | 773-584-6674. |
| E-mail: | exhibitors@chicagoevents.com |
| Description: | Largest and oldest fine arts fair on the North Shore, featuring works of over 200 juried artists. Covers 6-block radius near Church and Sherman Sts. Live music and food vendors; children's tent offering art lessons and activities.
Held the fourth weekend in June; benefits the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. |
| Updated 9/17/2012 | |
| Fourth of July Celebration | |
| E-mail: | Email: parade@evanston4th.org - For All Parade-Related Questions ; Email: celebration@evanston4th.org - For Other Questions |
| Description: | Ranked one of the nation's 5 best by Country Home Magazine, Evanston's 4th of July has it all: a parade, playground games, music, and of course the sensational lakefront fireworks. Free. |
| Notes: | Parade starts at 2 p.m., marching east on Central Street from Central Park Ave. to Ashland Ave. |
| Updated 1/27/2012 | |
| Lakeshore Arts Festival | |
| Address: | Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St. |
| Phone: | 847-448-8260 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division |
| Description: | Dawes Park is the site for 125 juried regional and national artists, fabulous food, fantastic entertainment, and family fun.
The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival is a program of the City of Evanston and is supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Held in early August. |
| Updated 2/7/2012 | |
| Race Against Hate | |
| Address: | YWCA Evanston/North Shore |
| Mailing Address: | 1215 Church Street , Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Trimmy Stamell, Race Director |
| E-mail: | tstamell@ywcae-ns.org |
| Phone: | 847-864-8445. ext. 21 |
| Fax: | 847-864-8498 |
| Description: | The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate was started by Ricky's wife, Sherialyn, and his friends in memory of the former basketball coach at Northwestern University who was murdered by a racist in 1999. Proceeds benefit the work of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, especially in areas of violence prevention and racial equity.
5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and a fun youth mile |
| Updated 1/27/2012 | |
| Taste of Armenia | |
| Mailing Address: | 816 Clark Street, Evanston IL 60201 USA |
| Contact: | Rev. Father Hovan Khoja-Eynatyan |
| E-mail: | stjamesevanston@yahoo.com |
| Phone: | 847- 864-6263 |
| Fax: | 847-864-5374 |
| Description: | Authentic Armenian food, dancing, and games. |
| Notes: | Late August: noon-6:30 p.m. Clark St. between Benson and Sherman. Sponsored by the St. James Armenian Church. Free
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| Updated 1/27/2012 | |
