Chicago's North Shore July Newsletter

JULY 2017

Happy 4th of July! Yoga, sailing, swimming, relaxing....do it on the beach! From fresh farmers markets and fun festivals to beach days and more, there's so many ways to enjoy summertime
on Chicago's North Shore. Check out the July highlights.


Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution Opening July 16 Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center invites you to take an electrifying trip through the 1960s-1980s to learn about the extraordinary life of Bill Graham, the Holocaust refugee who launched the careers of countless music legends. The exhibit opens July 16. LEARN MORE	Ice Cream Social Saturday, July 22 Evan History Center The Evanston History Center hosts is annual ice cream social, Saturday, July 22 from 1-4 pm. Free and fun for the entire family, there will be live music, a magic show and delicious servings of Andy's Frozen Custard. Don't miss this favorite summertime event! LEARN MORE


Taste of Evanston Sunday, July 9 Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston Thirty restaurants, breweries and wine purveyors will be coming together on Sunday, July 9 to host the Taste of Evanston food festival! Enjoy delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from Evanston's trendiest eateries, tours of the exquisite Charles Gates Dawes House, and live entertainment. LEARN MORE	Sidewalk Sales! Throughout July Various Locations Searching for incredible finds from your favorite retailers and restaurants? Visit the North Shore's sidewalk sales and shop till you drop! Save these dates: Northbrook (July 7-8), Central Street Evanston (July 13-16), Winnetka (July 14-15) and the Downtown Evanston and Main Dempster Mile (July 28-30). LEARN MORE

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New Rose Terrace Beer Garden Now Open Chicago Botanic Garden The former Rose Terrace Café at the Chicago Botanic Garden is now the Rose Terrace Beer Garden. Open daily through September 4, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind this summer! Beer, wine and light bites are available. Come check it out! LEARN MORE	Festival Fun! Throughout July Various Locations July is full of fabulous fairs and fests including these: Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival (July 1-2), North Shore Art Market (July 8-9), World Arts & Music Festival (July 15-16), Glenview Summer Art Fair (July 29-30), and Glencoe Festival of Art (July 29-30). Don't miss them! LEARN MORE

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CNSCVB July Networking Event

When: Thursday, July 27 (5:00 - 7:00 pm)

Where: Margarita European Inn ( 1566 Oak St., Evanston )

Join us this month at the Margarita European Inn, one of Evanston oldest hidden gems. Enjoy bites and beverages and network with fellow CNSCVB members. Tours of this historic landmark will be available. Make sure to bring business cards for we will be raffling off several items throughout the evening. This event is complimentary and for members only. Please RSVP by Friday July 21 to Jennifer Engel (CNSCVB Manager of Advertising and Membership) at [email protected] Street Parking is available.

Spotlight: Hubbard Woods, Winnetka

The Hubbard Woods section of Winnetka is home to a unique collection of local, independent merchants representing the best of the design worlds. This compact three-block neighborhood of classic Tudor buildings features cutting edge fashion, jewelry, furniture, home decor, antiques and home designers. Come. Spend the day with us. Explore. Savor. Delight. For a complete list of stores and events, visit the Hubbard Woods Design District website here.

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Rock N Run the Runway 7/1 Chicago Executive Airport, Prospect Heights/Wheeling	The Beach Boys/The Temptations 7/2 Ravinia Festival	Frances Willard House Museum Tour 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/31 Frances Willard House, Evanston
Garden Chef Series Saturdays and Sundays Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe	Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival July 1-2 Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe	Wednesdays on the Green July 5 12,19,26 Village Green, Skokie
Buddy Guy and Booker T. Jones 7/6 Ravinia Festival	Sheryl Crow 7/7 Ravinia Festival	Northbrook Sidewalk Sale 6/9 Downtown Northbrook
Taste of Evanston Food Festival July 9 Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston	North Shore Art Market July 8-9 Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie	*"Parade"* Through July 15 Writers Theatre, Glencoe
Bill Graham and the Rock and Roll Revolution Opening July 16 Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie	Wednesdays in the Woods July 12, 19, 26 Hubbard Woods Park, Winnetka	*"The Faculty Lounge"* Through August 6 Oil Lamp Theatre, Glenview
Uncorked, Bottles & Barrels July 13 Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie	One Republic/Fitz & The Tantrums/James Arthur 7/14 Ravinia Festival	Walking Tour: Evanston Women's History July 15 Frances Willard House, Evanston
Winnetka Sidewalk Sale July 14-15 Various Locations, Winnetka	World Arts and Music Festival July 15-16 Dawes Park, Evanston	Central Street Sidewalk Sale July 13-16 Central Street, Evanston
The Mystery of Love and Sex Through July 19 Writers Theatre, Glencoe	Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Sibelius Through 7/2 Ravinia Festival	Blondie and Garbage 7/22 Ravinia Festival
Andrew Bird/Esperanza Spalding/Mucca Pazza 7/23 Ravinia Festival	Stephen Stills and Judy Collins 7/26 Ravinia Festival	Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach 7/28 Ravinia Festival
Downtown Evanston and Main-Dempster Mile Sidewalk Sale July 28-30 Downtown Evanston, Dempster/Main Street Districts, Evanston	Glencoe Festival of Art July 29-30 Downtown Glencoe	Glenview Summer Art Fair July 29-30 Lyons School, Glenview
Brazil in the Garden Through October 15 Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe