Thursday, November 10 - 5 to 8 pm
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
It's time to spread some holiday cheer! Hosted by the North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, the 2nd Annual Merchant Mingle kicks off the holiday season with a FREE networking event. Featuring food from the most popular North Shore restaurants, live entertainment, giveaways, 30 incredible raffle prizes, and dozens of retailers showcasing their wares, the Merchant Mingle is a one-stop dining and shopping extravaganza! There is no charge to attend, but to RSVP click here (and open to email to jengel@cnscvb.com. to reserve your spot. Be sure to bring a business card to be eligible to win raffle prizes. Invite a friend or two!
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Over 100 industry professionals from every corner of the State of Illinois will be visiting Chicago's North Shore when the Illinois Council of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (ICCVB) hosts its Fall Meeting of Membership November 2-4. "It's an honor that our region was chosen to welcome this special group of travel and tourism leaders," says Gina Speckman, executive director of Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. "This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase why Chicago's North Shore is truly a premier visitor destination." To learn more about ICCVB, click here.
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Thursday - Sunday, November 3-6 and 10-13
The Grove National Historic Landmark
1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Come visit the Grove's magnificent selection of contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, unique seasonal decorations, personalized items, creative gifts and holiday treats during this year's Holiday Arts & Craft Faire. More than 50 juried artists will participate in this wonderful annual tradition, which is fun for the entire family! During the 8-day event, The Grove's six buildings will be open and filled with crafts. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Parking is free. For more information, click here.
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Friday - Sunday, November 4-6
Chicago Botanic Garden
100 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant art and handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, the area's oldest, largest and most unique fiber art event. Held at the Regenstein Center (from 10 am to 5 pm each day), the Fine Art of Fiber is known for its distinctive fiber art featuring traditional and contemporary quilts, wall hangings, clothing, dolls, holiday gift items and more! Hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and Weavers Guild of the North Shore, an opening night reception, including early buying privileges, will be held from 6:30 to 9 pm. on Thursday, Nov. 3. For more information, click here.
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Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 20
Ethel M. Barber Theater
30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Inspired by Puccini's opera La Boheme, RENT is the groundbreaking story of a group of friends struggling to survive in the Lower East Side of the 1990s. Under the shadow of relationships, drugs, and the AIDs crisis, this Pulitzer-prize winning musical directed by acclaimed Northwestern faculty member Dominic Missimi offers a heartrending and ultimately hopeful look at love and friendship in the face of illness. For more information and for tickets, click here.
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Saturday, November 5
The Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka
The Winnetka Community House celebrates 100 incredible years with a fun-filled birthday celebration from 11 am to 3 pm. Bring the entire family to enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, inflatable carnival games, pony rides, refreshments, and loads of birthday festivities including a special performance from Magic by Randy from 1 to 2 pm. You'll also have a chance to meet Skates, the Chicago Wolves mascot, who will be visiting the party from noon to 1 pm. Don't miss the birthday bash of the century! For more information about this free event, click here.
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Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13
Illinois Holocaust Museum
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie
Start your holiday shopping at this world market extravaganza featuring local artisans and international fair trde goods! Uniique jewelry and purses, fair tade merchandise, home and table top accessories, books for adults and children and one-of-a-0kind Judaica from around the world. The hours of the bazaar are 10am - 4pm each day. For more information, click here.
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Choose Your Charity!
Saturday, November 12
Throughout Central Street, Evanston
The Central Street Business Association in Evanston (CSBA) is excited to announce its first ever Community Day on Central Street! From 10 am to 5 pm, shop, dine and make your appointments at participating businesses, and a portion of your purchase will go to the charity of your choice from a list that has been compiled by CSBA. The program is designed as a very easy way to give back to various charitable organizations (12 in all) that support and give so much to the Central Street Community. To learn more or to print the Community Day flyer, which lists all participating Central Street businesses and charities, click here.
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Tuesday, November 15
The BookMarket at Hangar One - Glen Town Center
2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview
Culinary expert, private chef and cooking instructor Irina Fursman will be presenting "Food for the Holidays" at 6:30 pm. Free and open to the public, Irina's presentation will offer a variety of menus and recipes that will get you and your kitchen ready for all of your holiday gatherings. This event is part of an ongoing series of programs hosted by the Glen Town Center to provide relevant information about food, cooking and overall health. For more information, click here.
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November Highlights
NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
There's something for everyone at the NorthShore Center for Performing Arts! On Friday, November 4 it's Handicap This!, a provocative look at friendship, breaking down barriers, living with disabilities, and most of all living life to the fullest starring local heroes Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach, Handicap This! brings their true life adventure to the stage with music, humor and honesty. Also this month, come enjoy Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble (Saturday and Sunday, November 5 & 6) featuring a spectacular Miles Davis tribute. Can we talk? On Tuesday, November 15 experience the queen of comedy Joan Rivers as she presents a very special night of stand-up. And, from November 11 - December 18, The Northlight Theatre presents Season's Greetings, a riotously funny take on a "normal" family Christmas. For more information about these shows and others throughout the month, click here.
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Plenty of Holiday Dining Options on Chicago's North Shore!
If you don't feel like cooking this Thanksgiving, no need to worry! There are plenty of delicious dining options for Dine-in or Carry-out for the entire family right here on Chicago's North Shore. All hours below are for Thanksgiving Day only.
Restaurant Michael
64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka
847-441-3100
Family-style Thanksgiving menu includes Restaurant Michael's
Signature Warm Gougeres, Warm Baguettes & Whipped Honey Butter, Candied Squash Bisque with Toasted Brioche Croutons, -Brown Sugar Brined & Roasted
Locally Farmed Turkey w/ Pan Gravy or -Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs Bordelaise....plus much more!Dine-in or Carry-out Thanksgiving Dinner with every conceivable trimming you desire! Just $45.00 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Children under 10 half price for Dine-in only. Dine-in reservations: will be taken for any size party for 1pm until 4:30pm - the restaurant will remain open in order to enjoy your celebration until 7pm. Carry-out orders will be available for pick-up from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm.
Di Pescara
2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
847-498-4321
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner noon till 7pm; available for carry out or delivery.
Chef Mychael Bonner has created a homemade Thanksgiving menu complete with all the trimmings with enough for leftovers the next day. Dine-in: $34.95 per person (Children under 12 are half price); Carry out or delivery: $29.95 per person.
Maggiano's Little Italy
Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie
847-933-9555
Four courses served family style at $36.95 per person; $17.95 for children ages 5-12.
Max and Benny's Restaurant, Deli, Bakery and Catering
461 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook
847-272-9490
Max and Benny's will be offering fully cooked complete Thanksgiving dinners. We will be offering prepared full meals for pickup for families of 6 or more. The restaurant will be offering the same delicious meal until 2pm on Thanksgiving day.
Jameson's Charhouse
DoubleTree by Hilton - North Shore Conference Center
9525 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie
847-673-9700
Three course pre-fixe menu $28.00 adults, $15.00 children. Open from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
Pensiero Ristorante
1566 Oak Ave., Evanston
847- 475-7779
Three course menu with choices for each course, $49.00 adults, $12.00 children 12 and under
Globe Café
Hilton Orrington
1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston
847-866-8700
Pre-plated Thanksgiving dinner served from 11:00am to 8:30pm. $24.95 adults, $12.95 children 5-11 years old, 4 & under free. Reservations recommended.
Skokie Club
4741 Main St., Skokie
847-673-9393
Open from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. $24.95 for a complete Thanksgiving meal. Reservations required.
Johnny's Kitchen & Tap
1740 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
847-699-9999
Time to Talk Turkey! Traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Turkey with all the trimmings, including homemade pumpkin pie. $15.95. Available for carry-out. Full regular menu also available. Open 11am-8pm. Reservations suggested. Complete Dinners to go! 22 lb. Turkey, real mashed potatoes, pine- nut stuffing, giblet gravy, salad, vegetables, cranberry sauce and two pumpkin pies. $159.95-serves 15-20. Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 21, to be picked up on Thanksgiving.
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