e-News: Arrington Lagoon Dedication, Starlight Concerts Return, and More!

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Arrington Lakefront Lagoon Dedication June 6

Arrington Lagoon

This Sat., June 6, at 3:30 p.m., community members are invited to celebrate the reopening of the Arrington Lakefront Lagoon at Dawes Park! Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase from Sips on Sherman, Temperance Beer Co., and Kefi Greek Tavern. Following the dedication, attendees can enjoy the summer’s first Starlight Concert. 

Evanston Art Studios Open Their Doors June 6!

OSE

On Sat., June 6, from noon to 5 p.m., community members are invited to attend Open Studios Evanston, a free event that opens studio and gallery doors throughout Evanston to the general public. This year's event will feature works from more than 100 Evanston artists, live music, dance performances, and more! 

Evanston Starlight Concert Series Returns! 

Concert Outdoors

The City’s 2015 Starlight Concert Series kicks off on Sat., June 6 at 4 p.m. with a high-energy performance from Velocity at Dawes Park! Evanston’s Starlight Concert Series runs through July 28 and will feature 10 free outdoor concerts at nine park locations throughout the city.

Evanston 311 Now on Facebook and Twitter!

311 staff

Now you can communicate with the City’s 311 Service Center on Facebook and Twitter! To post a question or submit a request on these platforms, community members should “Like” City of Evanston 311 Center on Facebook and/or follow @Evanston311 on Twitter.

Help Prioritize Parks/Facilities Projects for 2016-2018

Chandler

Provide your feedback regarding potential parks and facilities projects by taking the "2016-2018 Parks & Facilities Capital Improvement Draft Plan Survey." The deadline to complete the survey is 10 p.m. on Thurs., June 11. Results will be presented during the City Council Meeting on Mon., June 15.

Provide Feedback to Make Evanston More Age Friendly!

Age Friendly

Help create a more livable community by taking the City's “Age Friendly Evanston!” survey. Survey responses will be used to develop a three-year action plan to help achieve age-friendly goals in Evanston. The deadline to complete the survey is midnight on Fri., June 19.

Backyard Botanics Plant Sale 6/6

Plant sale

Highland Garden Club of Evanston will be hosting a plant sale with local, home-grown plants right from club members’ gardens on Sat., June 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Independence Park.

Free MIC Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert 6/7

Music Institute logo

Enjoy a recital of music featuring Music Institute of Chicago wind, brass and percussion students on Sun., June 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Nichols Concert Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Ward Meetings

3rd Ward Meeting 6/4

Wynne

Ald. Melissa Wynne will host a 3rd Ward town hall meeting on Thurs., June 4, 7 p.m., in the Multipurpose Room of Lincoln Elementary School.

Joint 2nd & 5th Ward Meeting 6/11

Braithwaite & Holmes

Ald. Peter Braithwaite and Ald. Delores Holmes will hold a joint 2nd and 5th Ward meeting on Thurs., June 11, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center.

City Employee Named "Volunteer of the Year" 

Sarah Flax

The City congratulates Housing & Grants Administrator Sarah Flax on receiving the Illinois Council of Orchestras’ Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with the Evanston Symphony Orchestra. Flax was presented with the award on May 31 at Pick Staiger Concert Hall. 

"It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" Returns June 11

It's Thursday, Let's Dance!

Come on out to the only outdoor dance floor north of Chicago! "It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" returns to Downtown Evanston for its 16th year on Thurs., June 11 at 7 p.m. with a performance by Highland Park Pops Big Band at the 909 Davis St. Plaza. All events are free and open to all ages.

Enjoy and Discuss Local Art 6/6

Artruck

On Sat., June 6, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., view art and mingle with local artists at the Artruck, located in the 1100 block of Ashland Ave., between Crain and Greenleaf Streets.

Chicago Philharmonic "A Vision in Sound" Concert 6/7

Chicago Philharmonic

Enjoy a celebration of sights in music! Tickets are still available for the Chicago Philharmonic's concert, "A Vision in Sound," on Sun., June 7, 7 p.m., at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Tickets range from $10 to $75.

City Meeting

Energy Benchmarking Initiative Meeting 6/9

Green Earth

The Evanston Utilities Commission has launched an initiative to explore the creation of a potential Building Energy Efficiency Benchmarking ordinance. On Tues., June 9, 6 p.m., community members who feel that they would be impacted are invited to attend the first stakeholders meeting in Room 2404 at the Morton Civic Center.