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EVENTS

Evanston Merchant Summit

City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz would like to invite Evanston's merchants to attend the 2019 Merchant Summit on Wed., April 10, 9 a.m., at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge, to discuss how the City of Evanston can continue to be supportive of your growth.

While we anticipate learning more about how changes to parking, taxes, and other fees have impacted your business, we also want to hear how the changes in the economy have changed how you do business and are hopeful you bring recommendations and share successes.

Our merchant districts help define our community. It is your passion that brings our business districts to life. Your continued success is vital to sustaining our community.

Live Comedy at Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center

Come out to Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St., on Sat., April 6, 7:30 p.m. for a night of live comedy featuring comedian Leon Rogers, 107.5 WGCI Radio host. It's a night of fun you won't forget!

Downtown Evanston Thursday Night Live Call for Musicians!

Thursday Night Live will transform the newly renovated, world-class Fountain Square plaza into an outdoor family-friendly music venue. Crowds gather at 6:30 p.m. and live music plays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 
Thursday Night Live is a free event and all ages are welcome to attend. This series typically brings 300 residents, office workers, NU students and visitors from surrounding communities to enjoy the music and explore the many unique restaurants and shops in downtown Evanston. 

For more information visit www.downtownevanston.org.

Public Meeting on Redevelopment Opportunities on Chicago Ave

The owners of Autobarn and Oscar Isberian Rugs are considering development opportunities on the west side of Chicago Ave. Please join them in a public meeting on Thurs., April 4, 7 p.m., at Autobarn Mazda, 1015 Chicago.

DekaLash Ribbon-cutting on March 29

Tour de Noir and Business Expo on March 30

Join the Black Business Consortium of Evanston North Shore on Sat., March 30 for its annual bus tour of black-owned businesses and "Small Business, Big Impact" Business Expo at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

Registration is required.

NEWS

Apply to Evanston's Cultural Fund Grant Program by April 1

Arts organizations are invited to apply to the City of Evanston’s Cultural Fund Grant Program. The Cultural Fund, administered by the Evanston Arts Council, supports artistic excellence throughout the community by providing financial assistance to not-for-profit arts organizations for operational costs or projects. Applications must be submitted online at cityofevanston.org/culturalfund by Mon., April 1, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Bridges of Madison County at Theo Ubique Receives Rave Reviews

Photo Credit: Cody Jolly Photography

Tickets are on sale now for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's production of Bridges of Madison County, running through April 21st.

For tickets call (773) 347-1108 or visit theo-u.com.

Click button below to read the full review.

Hewn Bakery on WGN-TV

Check out Hewn's new cookbook: Heritage Baking: Recipes for Rustic Breads and Pastries Baked with Artisanal Flour from Hewn Bakery. You'll find recipes Irish Soda Bread and much more!

Video and full recipe for Irish Soda Bread below:

Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine Recipe Featured on WGN-TV

Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine was one of Evanston's participating restaurants in North Shore Restaurant Month. Check out this video and Jerk Grilled Salmon recipe as featured on WGN-TV below.

Age-Friendly Evanston Launches New Business Initiative

Age-Friendly Evanston has launched an Age-Friendly Business campaign to recognize businesses that are making an extra effort for their older adult customers. Business owners are invited to become one of the first businesses in your community to be recognized as Age-Friendly!

Business Resources

Harper College and the Illinois Small Business Administration

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College provides no-cost confidential consulting for small and home-based businesses. Schedule an appointment to receive expert help an advisor. The Illinois SBDC has also partnered with local firms in Law, Accounting/Tax and Prototyping to offer you free expert help.

SCORE at the Evanston Public Library

Let a SCORE mentor work with you one-on-one to help with your business challenges. Register in advance at https://northchicago.score.org or by calling 224-372-3432. Mentoring is available on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., West Conference Room.