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 Enjoy: DIY Halloween Costumes!
As soon as that first chill hits the air, we get busy planning our costumes for Halloween and dress-up parties. You can always go to the store and buy something pre-made, or you can break out your sewing machine and get crafty creating a one-of-a-kind piece. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite fabric shops and craft stores to unleash your creativity:
VOGUE Fabrics | 618 Hartrey Ave. | West End District
Whether you're shopping in-store or online, the wide array of fabrics in stock at Vogue are perfect for fashion apparel or home decorating projects. Grab all of the fabric and tools needed to make your costume extra special.
Sew on Central | 1937 Central St. | Central Street District
Sew On Central is a modern fabric and sewing studio and boutique. They sell contemporary fabric for all your sewing needs and offer classes for kids and adults.
Sew Design Studio | 2608 Green Bay Rd. | Central Street District
If you're looking for some sewing guidance and expert instruction, book a class or workshop with Sew Design Studio! Whether you're a beginner, or need a refresher, you'll find all the help you need here.
Evanston Stitchworks | 906 Sherman Ave. | Main-Dempster Mile
Evanston Stitchworks shop has everything from fabric and canvas to yarn and patterns. It's the perfect place to take on a new hobby with their sewing, knitting, and crochet classes for all.
The Waste Shed | 1245 Hartrey | West End District
If you’re thinking outside of the box for your Halloween costume, make a stop here to pick up cardboard, beads, and many other recycled materials that can spark your imagination.
 Trattoria Demi listed one of "The Best Pastas in Chicago"
Congratulations to Trattoria Demi, listed in Eater Chicago's list of "The Best Pasta in Chicago." Located in the heart of Downtown at 1571 Sherman Ave., this popular date night destination offers "affordable and sizable servings of a wide selection of pastas, including housemate spinach gnocchi and baked rigatoni topped with bubbling cheese." Make sure to include this Evanston gem in your next night out plans!
 Cheryl Judice and Bob Piron, owners of Hecky’s Barbecue and Belgian Chocolatier Piron. Credit: Evan Girard
Evanston Legacy Business Alliance Launch
The City hosted its first annual Legacy Business Alliance reception on Thursday, September 5 at the Evanston History Center to honor and celebrate some of Evanston's long-standing Legacy Businesses. Check out more information on the recently launched Legacy Business Alliance.
The purpose of the Legacy Business Program is to celebrate, advocate for, and retain Evanston’s living heritage as embodied through the legendary businesses which contribute significantly to the City’s historic, cultural, economic, or social identity.
While we started with 39 pilot businesses, we know there are many more legacy businesses out there! Want to see a business added to the alliance? Nominate your favorite (or your own!) long-standing business here: https://www.evanstonlegacybusiness.com/nominate-a-business/
Reprise Coffee Roasters Named Overall Champion at 2024 Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition
Reprise Coffee Roasters was recently crowned the Overall Champion of Small Chain and runner-up for the Overall Champion of North & South America at the 2024 Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition.
Competing against nearly 300 roasters with over 800 coffee entries, Reprise Coffee Roasters emerged as the top contender in the world’s largest coffee roasting competition.
Congrats, Reprise!
 Preston Flowers celebrates 75 years!
Congratulations to Preston’s Florist, located at 1726 Central St., who just celebrated their 75th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14. Make sure to stop by to find high-end floral designs for every occasion!
 West Village Jamboree September 29
Come out to the Heartwood Center parking lot, located at 1818 Dempster St., Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. for their Jamboree and meet the West Village businesses! Enjoy free food, music, art, and more!
See below for upcoming events and start planning your weekends! You can find the full calendar of events on the Enjoy Evanston website.
Downtown Evanston
Main-Dempster Mile
Central Street
Ashland Arts
West Village
West End
Howard Street
Enjoy Evanston
Have a upcoming event?
Help us add to our calendar! We encourage you to submit all your upcoming events through our website.
Please review the following submission guidelines:
- Only public events may be listed
- Cannot be solely retail in nature
- Cannot be solely religious or political in nature
- Cannot be solely fundraisers or networking events
- Should be leisure time or recreational activities
Event eligibility is also evaluated on a case-by-case basis. At this time, we are only able to accept event listings in English.
 Meet Nick & Lela Beem, Grateful Yoga
Meet Nick & Lela Beem, co-owners of Grateful Yoga, an inclusive center focused on deep yogic study and self-transformation. Located at 1108 Davis Street in Downtown Evanston, their studio offers classes that are both experientially rich and educational. You'll find ancient yogi practices and traditions, as well as modern insights. With both in-person and virtual classes and a wide variety of classes ranging from prenatal care to pain management to family yoga, there's something for everyone!
Read the full interview here.
KB: Can you share some of the history of your business?
LB: Grateful Yoga started off as Nick and Lela Beem back in 2005. Lela & Nick had both recently completed their 200 hour teacher training and were offering yoga classes all over the north shore. One of their venues was the Heartwood Center, which used to be located across the street from Bennison’s Bakery. Heartwood was the place that really nurtured Grateful Yoga enough to move into its own space in 2010 at 1108 Davis.
For the past 15 years, we have hosted many types of classes, individual sessions and yoga therapy workshops. Our emphasis is on using yoga postures and philosophy to create a welcoming place for people in all stages of life to find healing and balance.
KB: What can folks expect if they come to Grateful Yoga?
LB: We are an intimate, non-intimidating studio where people can wear baggy clothes and don’t have to feel flexible or fit to join. We offer a range of weekly drop-in classes, both online and in the studio, to suit a variety of interests. Some of our regular types of classes include: Hatha Yoga & Somatics, Yoga & Meditation, Yoga & Strength Training for Women, Early Morning Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Baby & Me, Yoga for Bone Health, and more!
KB: How do you set yourself apart from other studios?
LB: We have a lot of respect for our local colleagues who run yoga studios in Evanston. It’s not an easy business. Our teachers are very highly trained- most of them have advanced degrees in physical therapy or additional training in trauma therapy or counseling. Many of our teachers make a career out of teaching yoga, which is not an easy thing to do.
We pride ourselves on being an accessible, non-denominational studio where people can come to relieve pain, stress and anxiety, as well as meet other like-minded individuals in their community.
KB: How does the Downtown organization support your business?
LB: Downtown Evanston has been extremely supportive of Grateful Yoga’s programming over the years. They always share our Facebook events and include us in any other opportunities that might be appropriate.
KB: Are there any specials or services you'd like to share?
LB: We have a 3 class introductory offer for new students for $35. Our class packages (5 classes for $85, 12 classes for $185) are shareable and never expire. We offer sliding scale/student rates of $60 for 5 classes.
We have a thriving prenatal yoga program with classes being offered 3 times a week, as well as extensive support for new families and postpartum moms looking for community.
KB: What is your favorite thing about owning a business in Evanston?
LB: We love that Evanston attracts people who are naturally curious and inquisitive! Must be because it’s a college town, but our students are always interested in learning more about their bodies and it’s a privilege to share with them.
 What do YOU enjoy about Evanston?
With ten unique business districts, there is something for everyone to enjoy! We want to hear about your faves. Tell us about your favorite places for health and fitness, your favorite store or art gallery to explore, or your favorite place to eat! Send us an email about your favorite spots at hello@enjoyevanston.com.
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