Monday through Saturday, August 1 - 6
North Shore Country Club
1340 Glenview Road, Glenview
The Western Amateur Golf Championship comes to the historic North Shore Country Club in Glenview, Monday through Saturday, August 1-6. The top amateur golfers from 34 states and 9 countries will compete with 2011 winner, David Chung, who is returning to defend his championship. Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are all past winners of this prestigious tournament. Admission to the event is free. Bring the entire family to enjoy some excellent golf. For more information, on the event, click here.
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North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie
Get Your Tickets BEFORE the General Public
Membership sure has its privileges! Take advantage of Chicago's North Shore CVB pre-sale opportunity for the North Shore Center of Performing Arts' 2011/2012 Feature Series. Starting Monday, August 1 use the code CVBPRE to get your pre-sale tickets before they go on sale for the general public (which is August 20). 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.
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Wednesday through Sunday, August 3-7
Village Green
Shermer and Meadow Roads, Northbrook
Celebrate with your friends and neighbors at Northbrook Days, featuring the latest in carnival rides, loads of kids' games, nightly raffle drawings, a special appearance by Ronald McDonald, and so much more! This year's live music line-up can't be beat including American English, 7th Heaven, California Transit Authority, Ides of March and Heartless. Be sure to come hungry so you can experience the scrumptious Taste of the North Shore, where dozens of local restaurants serve up their most popular items. As always, Northbrook Days promises something for everyone! For more information and to buy food, drink and raffle tickets online, click here.
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Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7
Dawes Park
Sheridan Road at Church Street, Evanston
Since 1973, the City of Evanston has presented the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, which takes place on the city's lakefront at Dawes Park. The festival showcases live jazz and classical music, a silent art auction, the popular Children's Craft Tent and a dozen food choices. Free parking is available at the Northwestern University parking lot 3 blocks north of the festival site with free shuttle service to the festival. For more information, click here.
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Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7
Glen Town Center
Patriot Blvd. between Lake Ave. and Willow Rd., Glenview
View the work of over 175 juried artists in the heart of this dynamic lifestyle center in Glenview. In addition to spectacular one-of-a-kind art including ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal and more, attendees will also enjoy a variety of interactive activities, arts and crafts for kids, an assortment of food, and live entertainment. One of the top art shows in the entire country, Art at the Glen is not to be missed! Hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day. Plenty of onsite parking is available. For more information, click here.
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Saturday and Sunday, August 13 & 14, 11am-4pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Come enjoy soaring stunt kite performances by members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois, all set to music. Attendees may bring and fly their own kites in the designated "Kite Festival" area between performances. Kids can also make their own paper kites at workshops throughout the weekend (11 am - 2 pm) and kites will also be available for purchase. The free Kids' Mad Dash rewards the first kids to get their kites built and in the air. For more information, click here. Also the same weekend, it's the Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale (noon to 4:30 on Saturday and 10 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday), which includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow. For more information, click here.
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Thursday through Sunday, August 18-28
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson Street (at Sheridan Road), Evanston
Young love blossoms in Old Heidelberg as the betrothed heir to the throne goes off to university, only to fall for a beautiful waitress in the beer garden. Their romance turns bittersweet when he is called home to succeed his father as king. With a full 26-piece orchestra, the score overflows with beautiful melodies including Drinking Song, Serenade, Golden Days and Deep in My Heart, Dear. The Student Prince is recommended for ages 10 and older. For more information and tickets, click here.
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Saturday, August 20, 11am
Evanston History Center/Departing from the Dawes House
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
Now is your chance to discover the rich and varied history of Evanston's lakefront! From lifesaving stations to shipwrecks, from boathouses to warehouses, from parks and private residences to piers, beaches, landscaping and more, you'll gain a greater understanding of Evanston's spectacular lakefront. The walking tour lasts 90 minutes and departs from the Dawes House. Reservations recommended. Tickets are $20. For more information about this tour and fall tours, click here.
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An Evening at Ravinia featuring the Gipsy Kings!
Thursday, August 25
418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
Join your fellow CNSCVB members for a special evening at Ravinia featuring the Gipsy Kings! The cost is $25 per person and includes food, beverages and reserved lawn seating in a designated area. The food tent will be available for CNSCVB guests from 5:30 to 7:45 pm and the concert begins at 8. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by August 5 to Jennifer Engel, CNSCVB Manager of Membership and Advertising, click here. We look forward to seeing you!
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Friday through Sunday, August 26-28
Oakton Avenue, between Lincoln and Laramie
Adjacent to Village Hall, Skokie
For the fifth year since its smash debut in 2007, Skokie's Backlot Bash will once again offer area residents an action-packed downtown summer street festival! Throughout the three days, the Backlot Bash will feature more than 15 hours of free live music, including regional and national acts. The event will also feature an amusement park/carnival, a 5K run, silent movies at the historic Skokie Theatre, a classic auto show, a business expo and sidewalk sale, fun teen activities, bingo, food and beer, and more! For more information, click here.
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Friday through Sunday, August 26-28
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Northwestern University
2311 Campus Drive, Evanston
This year marks the 27th anniversary of the acclaimed American Craft Exposition, one of the most renowned craft shows in the nation. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals, this prestigious exposition showcases the work of the country's finest craftspeople and features one-of-a-kind pieces, museum-quality collections, and uniquely creative artwork. All proceeds from the event will support ovarian cancer research at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Hours are Friday 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under for a three-day pass. For more information, click here.
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