Evanston Businesses Fill Make it Better’s Best of the North Shore Ballot
Evanston restaurants, shops, studios and parks appear in all 11 categories on Make it Better magazine’s 2014 Best of the North Shore reader ballot.
Community
Libraries, parks, festivals, faith groups, nonprofits and neighbors.
Richard Day, Evanston’s Lawn Cutter, Carpet Cleaner and Church Founder
After the Civil War, Richard Day built several businesses in Evanston and helped found two Black churches. His story runs from lawn cutting to carpet beating.
Fleming Grocery and Market: West Evanston’s First Black-Owned Grocery
The story of John and Carrie Fleming’s grocery, from Clark Street in the 1920s to Simpson Street, and the credit, butcher counter and trust that defined it.
Little Beans, a Chicago Family Café and Play Space, Eyes Evanston
Little Beans, a Chicago family café with an indoor play village for kids, was weighing a move into Evanston in January 2014. Here is what the concept offers.
Local Artisans Line Up for the Evanston Symphony’s First Holiday Bazaar
Jewelry makers, letterpress printers, chocolatiers and a Michigan wreath farm are among the vendors set for the Evanston Symphony’s Dec. 8 holiday bazaar.
Downtown Evanston Plans Holiday Bash and Tree Lighting for Nov. 22
Downtown Evanston’s Holiday Bash on Nov. 22 pairs trolley rides, carolers and shop specials with the Fountain Square tree lighting and a Santa visit.
Ethnic Arts Festival Turns Dawes Park Into a Global Village July 20-21
The 28th annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival runs noon to 7 p.m. July 20-21 at Dawes Park with 125 artists, two stages of music and dance, and food from many cuisines.
Noyes Cultural Arts Center Opens Its Doors on May 2
The Noyes Cultural Arts Center at 927 Noyes St. held an open house May 2, 2013, with artist studios, a teen theater ensemble and a children’s choir.
Refinery29 Picks Ten Stops for a Day in Evanston
Fashion and lifestyle site Refinery29 published a ten-stop day itinerary for Evanston in January 2013, from a 1938 bakery to Chicago Avenue coffee.