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AUGUST 2017
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| It's still time to enjoy summer! From walking tours to festivals to outdoor cooking demonstrations and more, here's how we're enjoying summertime on Chicago's North Shore. Check out the August highlights below. |
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Saturdays and Sundays in August
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients as noted chefs prepare recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden's open-air amphitheater. Seating is first-come, first-served at 1:30 and 2:30 pm. Among this month's chefs are Nicole Pederson from Found Kitchen and Social House/The Barn and Michael Elliot from Hearth.
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Saturday, August 12
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
For more than forty years, Robert Klein has entertained audiences and he continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television, and in film. Don't miss this one-night only performance of one of the country's favorite comedians. Tickets are $32-$48. Showtime is 8 pm.
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Gypsy
August 19-27
Music Theater Works, Evanston
The ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters' success while secretly yearning for her own, this award-winning musical (featuring a 25-piece orchestra) is packed with hits including Everything's Coming Up Roses, Let Me Entertain You, You Gotta Get a Gimmick and Some People.
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Farmers Markets!
Throughout August
Various Locations
If you're searching for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, and other homemade treats, then the North Shore's farmers markets are for you! Make a date to visit markets in Downton Evanston (Saturdays through 11/4), Glencoe (Saturdays through 10/14), Skokie (Sundays through 11/5) and Northbrook (Wednesdays through 10/11).
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Throughout August
Various Locations
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August 9 - September 17
Writers Theatre, Glencoe
Based on the story that inspired the Academy Award-winning film, the charity, and the national movement, TREVOR the musical is a coming-of-age story about identity, emerging sexuality and the struggles of growing up in a world that may not be ready for you. A must see!
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CNSCVB August
Networking Event
When: Thursday, August 24 (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
Where:
Saranello's (
601 N. Miwaukee Ave., Wheeling
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Join us at Saranello's for our August Networking Event. Located in the Westin Chicago North Shore, Saranello's is known for its hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, Italian favorites as well as juicy steaks and fresh fish. Enjoy bites and beverages while you network with fellow CNSCVB and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber members. This event is complimentary and for members only. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, August 18 to Jennifer Engel (CNSCVB Manager of Advertising and Membership) at
[email protected]
Parking lot available.
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Spotlight: The Glen Town Center, Glenview
A 10 screen movie theatre, shops including Von Maur, Evereve and Dick's Sporting Goods as well as restaurants unique to the North Shore including RA Sushi, Bravo! Cucina Italiana and Curragh Irish Pub. It's also home to the Kohl Children's Museum, a leading institution for hands-on, interactive learning. A great place to stroll, shop and dine.
Click here to check out the summer line up of events.
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- MORE HAPPENINGS -
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Frances Willard House, Evanston
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Through August 6
Oil Lamp Theatre, Glenview
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August 9 - September 17
Writers Theatre, Glencoe
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Through August 13
North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie
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August 2 - 6
Downtown Northbrook
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Through November 12
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie
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Through December 31
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston
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August 4
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 12
The Glen Town Center, Glenview
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August 1
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 1
Wheeling Park District, Wheeling
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August 2
Jackman Park, Glenview
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August 2
Village Green, Skokie
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August 3
Downtown Evanston
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August 3
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 5
Evanston History Center, Evanston
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August 5
Secret Treasures Antiques, Evanston
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August 6
Heritage Park performance Pavilion, Wheeling
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August 5 - 6
The Glen Town Center, Glenview
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August 3 - 6
Ethel M. Barber Theater at Northwestern's Wirtz Center, Evanston
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August 9
North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie
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August 9
Ethel M. Barber Theater at Northwestern's Wirtz Center, Evanston
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August 9
Village Green, Skokie
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August 10
Ethel M. Barber Theater at Northwestern's Wirtz Center, Evanston
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August 11
Evanston SPACE, Evanston
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August 12
North Shore Center for Performing Arts
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August 13
Frances Willard House, Evanston
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August 15
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 16
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 16
Village Green, Skokie
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August 15 - 16
Evanston SPACE, Evanston
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August 17
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park |
CSO: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
August 18, 19 and 20
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 19
Evanston History Center, Evanston
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August 20
Frances Willard House, Evanston
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August 22
Evanston SPACE, Evanston
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August 23
Village Green, Skokie
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August 25
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 26 - 27
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 27
Frances Willard House, Evanston
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August 19 - 27
Music Theater Works at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
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August 28
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 17 - October 1
Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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Through August 6
Oil Lamp Theatre, Glenview
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August 25 - 8/27
Downtown Skokie
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