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Dec 10, 2020

Volunteers deliver floral bouquets of gratitude to health care workers at Arlington Heights medical facility - Chicago Tribune

Ellen Mink, of Northbrook, a founding member of Evanston-based Inspire Through Flowers, lefte, and registered nurse Stephanie Ferrille, of Algonquin, unload flowers delivered Sept. 3, 2020 to health care workers at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. (Karie Angell Luc / Pioneer Press)...

Dec 14, 2018

5 holiday and music events worth checking out in Evanston this week - WLS-TV

Where: Space, 1245 Chicago Ave. Admission: $20 (standing room only) Click here for more details, and to get your ticketsDowntown Evanston Warm Bevvy Walk Cross gifts off your holiday shopping list at the fourth annual Bevvy Walk. Sip on warm beverages and shop at participating businesses, including, Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio, Ayla's Originals, Beck's Bookstore, Crossroads Trading, The Spice & Tea Exchange and more.When: Thursday, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Evanston Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to registerStacey Kent Listen to Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Stacey Kent perform at this all-ages show. Kent has toured in more than 50 countries, recorded with her Brazilian musical heroes Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal and has 11 studio albums to her credit."I Know I Dream: The Orchestral Sessions," her most recent release, won Album of the Year for vocals at the 2017 Jazz Japan Awards and earned five stars in Downbeat.When: Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Space, 1245 Chicago Ave. Admission: $20-$35. More ticket options available. Click here for more details, and to get your ticketsAn Evening with Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers This Friday, attend an acoustic show featuring Mike Cooley. Having performed sold-out shows with the Drive-by Truckers for the last decade, Cooley has struck out on his own with a new solo record, "Fool on Every Corner." Expect DBT classics like "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," "Marry Me" and "Where the Devil Don't Stay," as well as renditions of Cooley ballads. This is an all-ages show and tickets are nonrefundable.When: Friday, Dec. 7, 8-11 p.m. Where: Space, 1245 Chicago Ave. Admission: $25-$30 Click here for more details, and to get your ticketsHarry Shearer & Judith Owen's Christmas Without Tears Expect to hear songs from invited performers and surprise guests at this Saturday's homespun variety show. Past revelers who have dropped by Harry and Judith's onstage living room include Weird Al Yankovic, Jane Lynch...

Aug 17, 2018

Liz Cooper & The Stampede Debut Album 'Window Flowers' Receiving Rave Reviews

Walls of White LIZ COOPER & THE STAMPEDE TOUR DATES August 18-Columbia, MO-Fortune FestAugust 24-Fishers, IN-Nickel Plate Amphitheater*August 26-Evanston, IL-Out of SPACE: Big Evanston Block Party August 28-Athens, GA-Georgia Theatre† August 29-Savannah, GA-B&D Beer Garden† August 30-Asheville, NC-The Orange Peel† August 31-Charlotte, NC-Neighborhood Theatre† September 1-Charleston, SC-Charleston Music Hall† September 9-St. Louis, MO-LouFest September 20-Nashville, TN-Musician's CornerNovember 8-New Orleans, LA-One Eyed Jacks‡ November 9-Austin, TX-Emo's‡ ...

Apr 20, 2018

Sunny or shady? Sandy or clay soil? Know specifics of your garden before picking plants.

I am finding it very hard to decide which plants to purchase for my garden in Evanston, which has both sunny and shady areas. Could you provide some advice to help me narrow down the choices for good garden plants?— Janice Johnston, EvanstonThere are many plants to choose from, which makes it very easy to get overwhelmed when looking through books, magazines and plant catalogs or browsing at a garden center.Understanding the growing conditions in your garden is an important first step in making good plant choices. Use this information as you research plant choices or consult experts for advice. The better information you have about your site, the better advice you will get.When you choose the right plants for your particular growing site, the plants will perform better, have fewer pest problems and require less maintenance. This discipline will serve you well when you see a neat plant that may not be a good match for your site. Planting sun-loving plants in a shady site usually results in spindly growth and few, if any, flowers. The plant will gradually wither a... (Chicago Tribune)

May 25, 2017

ProFlowers and Sun Valley Floral Farms Partner to Donate Flowers to Veterans

Portland. Random Acts of Flowers and ProFlowers employee volunteers will deliver the bouquets to veterans in locations including Hines VA Hospital, Evanston Vet Center, Richard Roudebush Medical Center, the Palo Alto VA and others. Since 1998, ProFlowers works directly with top-quality growers such as Sun Valley to deliver fresh flowers at a great value right to your recipient's doorstep. Sun Valley is one of the largest grower/distributors of specialty cut flowers in the United States with farms in Northern and Southern California.Random Acts of Flowers is ProFlowers main charity partner. To date, ProFlowers has donated more than 38,000 bouquets -- 460,000 flowers -- to the organization for its ongoing mission. "At ProFlowers, our mission is to inspire, support and delight people through the gifting of fresh, beautiful flowers, while also doing our part to support the communities in which we live and operate," said ProFlowers General Manager and Senior Vice President Laura Szeliga. "Honoring the lives, courage and legacy of our military is a part of that, and we know... (PR Newswire )

Feb 3, 2017

February dining and Valentine's fun in Downtown Evanston

Paid Post: Downtown Evanston is home to over 90 restaurants, making it the “Dining Capital of the North Shore.” But, it’s not just the number of restaurants, it is the extraordinary range of cuisines and styles that make it so.While Evanston’s downtown has welcomed many new restaurants in the past year, there remain some classics and a few newcomers that we encourage you to try during the winter months, especially because you can take advantage of great deals as part of Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month. Throughout February, beat cabin fever by trying out a handful of these dining specials. For those of you that often skip dessert, you just can’t pass it up when it’s free. Boltwood, The Cellar at The Stained Glass, Cupitol Coffee & Eatery, Five & Dime, La Macchina Café, Lulu’s, Pete Miller’s, The Stained Glass and Taco Diablo are all offering a free dessert with purchase of an entrée. Several restaurants are offering delicious prix fixe meals for an exceptional price. For the craft beer lover... (Evanston Now)