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Merchant Mingle Returns!Thursday, November 10 – 5-8 pm
You won’t want to miss the popular annual Merchant Mingle, a fun-filled holiday extravaganza hosted by Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau! An excellent chance to check out special gifts for the holidays and taste yummy treats from our vendors who will also be selling gift cards for the perfect holiday indulgence! Over 30 exhibitors, with fabulous food, drinks, holiday cheer, and shopping a bevy of North Shore merchants showcase their wares. There is no charge to attend but please RSVP to guarantee your spot. North Shore Center Big Ten Football in Evanston!Saturday, September 10
Northwestern University Football is back and better than ever! Paint the Town Purple with the Wildcats end enjoy Big Ten Football on Chicago’s North Shore. For information and to purchase tickets for this fall's home games (Michigan (October 8), Penn State (October 22), Rice (November 12), Minnesota (November 19), and Michigan State (November 26), click here. Ryan Field Fall Fun for the Entire Family!Throughout October
This month, the Chicago Botanic Garden is "blooming" with activities and special events! From October 1-3, it's the Fall Bulb Festival on the Esplanade where you'll find the perfect bulbs for your garden, while enjoying live music, shopping, and samples of gourmet foods. Be sure to bring the kids to navigate the straw bale maze! Have Halloween plans? There are many ways to celebrate at the garden. HallowFest (October 21-23), Trains, Tricks & Treats (October 29 and 30) and the Spooky Pooch Parade (October 29), which is the only opportunity for visitors to bring their dogs into the Garden. For more information about these and other events, click here
Chicago Botanic Garden North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie Spectacular 2011 – 2012 Season!
The North Shore Center's 2011–12 Feature Series is highlighted by Joan Rivers, Chris Isaac, the Music of ABBA, The Capitol Steps, Lily Tomlin, Bela Fleck and the Original Flecktones, Paula Poundstone and more. For complete information and a list of all upcoming shows and events, click here. Make it a special getaway with a Dinner, Theater and Hotel Package! DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center and and North Shore Center for Performing Arts have teamed up to offer a complete mini "staycation" featuring dinner, live theater, and overnight accommodations. Starting at just $194 per couple, you'll enjoy 2 tickets for your choice of shows dinner in Jameson’s, an overnight stay, and a breakfast buffet for two the next morning. For more information about this package and others being offered click here. 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie Special Arts Exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust MuseumSeptember 25, 2011 – January 15, 2012
The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps, 1942–1946 showcases arts and crafts made by Japanese Americans in U.S. internment camps during World War II. Soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941, all ethnic Japanese on the West Coast—more than two-thirds of whom were American citizens—were ordered to leave their homes and move to ten inland internment camps for the duration of the war. While in these bleak camps, the internees used scraps and found materials to make furniture and other objects to beautify their surroundings. Arts and crafts became essential for simple creature comforts and emotional survival. Illinois Holocaust Museum Antiques and Modernism Winnetka ShowOctober 21, 2011 – October 23, 2011
Nationally recognized as two of the Midwest's most well-respected events, this show encompasses periods of design ranging from the 17th century to the mid 20th century. Esteemed dealers from across the country will showcase fine examples of American, British, French and Asian antiques, as well as pieces from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century design movements. The exhibition and sale will offer furniture, silver, ceramics, jewelry, garden antiques, lighting, rugs, textiles, fine and folk art, architectural artifacts and even more. $15 per person, 3 day admission. Winnetka Community House WFamily Harvest FestivalSat – Sun, October 22 & 23
Celebrate the season's colorful harvest and the traditions of fall at Westfield Old Orchard's WFamily Harvest Festival! Bring family and friends to celebrate the best of the fall season with a pumpkin patch, costume contest and hands-on-crafts. New to this year’s lineup are performances by Millions Dollar Quartet and Handicap This! Check out the Pastry Chicago’s 5th annual haunted cupcake competition. Click here for more details, Westfield Old Orchard The Grove Craft FaireNovember 4, 5, 6 and November 11,12,13
Enjoy the most talked-about Craft Faire in the Midwest! Shop a selection of contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, unique seasonal decorations, personalized items, creative gifts, and holiday treats created by over 50 juried artisans housed in six buildings 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview See Acclaimed Playwright Alan Ayckbourn's Holiday Smash HitNovember 11 – December 18, 2011
The renowned Northlight Theatre presents“Season’s Greetings,” the riotously funny comedy from London’s National Theatre. It’s Christmastime in the Bunker household, and while the children lurk just out of sight, the adults are busy making the “naughty” list. As dinner burns and guests bungle attempts at infidelity under the tree, only one question remains: can Father Christmas escape unscathed? A wildly funny look at the hilarity and high jinks of a “normal” family Christmas! The play is performed at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Enjoy a meal at Jameson’s, right next door to the theatre. Northlight Theatre It's Not the Holidays
November 11 – December 18, 2011 |
Hotel Specials on the
North Shore
Rates starting at $99 and based on double occupancy and availability. For one stop reservations, click here. Best Western University Plaza1501 Sherman Ave., Evanston DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Shore9599 Skokie Blvd. Skokie The Glen Club2901 West Lake Ave., Glenview Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore5201 Old Orchard Rd. Skokie Hilton Garden Inn
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Skokie, IL 60077
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