Our Community Events
March 2010
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- Evanston Symphony Musical Insights - Evanston Symphony Orchestra
- Presbyterian Homes 3200 Grant St
Music Director Lawrence Eckerling and cello soloist Wendy Warner will discuss and play excerpts of the music featured on the March 21 concert of the ESO. Free refreshments. More details at www.evanstonsymphony.org, or call 847.864.8804.
Fri., March 19: 1:30pm - Fri., March 19: 2:30pm -
- Evanston Symphony Orchestra Concert - Evanston Symphony Orchestra
- Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Northwestern University
Wendy Warner is soloist in the Dvorak Cello Concerto. Music Director Lawrence Eckerling also leads the ESO in Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 and Weber's Overture to Oberon. More information at www.evanstonsymphony.org or call 847.864.8804. Tickets are $20 or $25 ($3 higher on the day of the concert), student tickets are $5, and children 12 and under are FREE.
Sun., March 21: 2:30pm - Sun., March 21: 4:30pm
April 2010
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- The Family Institute at Northwestern University Spring Circle of Knowledge Lectures - The Family Institute at Northwestern University
- Glencoe, IL
William M. Pinsof, PhD, President of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, will highlight some of the new, as well as some of the old challenges men and women must confront to love and work well. He will also explore how the interactions between boys and girls and men and women change over the life course, with particular emphasis on work, family and marital relations. Tickets are $45 per person. Space is limited. Please call 312-609-5300, ext. 480 for more information.
Fri., April 16: 11:30am -
- 23rd Annual Spring Benefit Art Auction - Evanston Art Center
- Evanston Art Center, 2603 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL
OPENING RECEPTION: April 18, 1 – 4 PM
GALA PARTY AND LIVE AUCTION: May 1, 6 PM VIP Reception,
7 - 11 PM Gala party
GALLERY HOURS: 10 AM – 10 PM, Mondays – Thursdays;
10 AM – 4 PM, Fridays & Saturdays; 1 – 4 PM, SundaysThe Evanston Art Center (EAC) is proud to announce its 23rd Annual Spring Benefit Art Auction, presented by the EAC’s Board of Trustees and Event Chair, Susan Curry. The art-loving public will have an opportunity to view and bid on paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, sculpture, prints, and other artworks donated by more than 160 leading Chicago-area artists. The EAC will kick off Spring Benefit with a reception on Sunday, April 18 at 1 – 4 PM. The silent auction and exhibition will be free and open to the public for the following two weeks until 5 PM on Saturday, May 1st.
On the same night, at 6 PM, there will be a Spring Benefit Art Auction closing night party that will begin with a cocktail reception with wine provided by TGIC Importers and a gallery talk. The live auction of approximately 15 works will follow at 8:30 PM. This is a great chance to purchase some wonderful art by renowned Chicago-area artists and help support the EAC at the same time! All proceeds from the sale of the work will benefit the EAC’s school, exhibition, and outreach programs. Tickets are $125 per person for the closing night event and $250 for VIP Cocktail Reception tickets. For reservations, please call (847) 475-5300.
Sun., April 18: 1:00pm - Sat., May 01: 11:00pm -
- Shredding Day at First Bank & Trust
- 2925 Central Street Evanston
Once again, we're pleased to offer the community the opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded, personal information. Bring up to 25 pounds of paper to our Central Sreet location and we'll have it professionally shredded for you. We want to keep the information out of the hands of the "bad guys" and this is one way to do that.
Sat., April 24: 11:00am - Sat., April 24: 1:00pm
August 2010
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- Shredding Day in Winnetka
- 100 Green Bay Rd Winnetka IL 60093
Bring up to 25 pounds of your unwanted personal papers to us---We'll have a secure truck on site to shred these papers for you. No more worries about identity theft.
Sat., August 28: 11:00am - Wed., July 28: 1:00pm