Nov. 29: Art Under Glass in Downtown Evanston

The energizing Art Under Glass program that showcases the work of Evanston artists in vacant storefront windows is returning to Downtown Evanston. The new exhibit opens Saturday, November 29, as part of the festivities surrounding Downtown Evanston’s holiday and tree-lighting celebration. A reception introducing the artists and their work will be held 3 p.m. in the lobby of the newly renovated The Merion at 1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

After Mayor Tisdahl and project coordinators welcome attendees, the artists will offer a tour of their art. The exhibit will fill windows on the corner of Chicago Ave. and Davis St., the 1700 block of Orrington Ave., in Sherman Plaza on Sherman Ave, and a unique glass box on Davis, just east of Orrington. All but the Orrington stores are new venues for the project. The reception and tour are free and open to the public.

Participating local artists are Janet Austin, Raissa Bailey, Kristin Fippinger-Cahill, Dr. Lloyd Davidson, Doug Haight, Catherine Katona, Natasha Kohli, Didier Nolet, Harrison Parkes, Jack Weiss, and Jerry Woods. A variety of art forms, including painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media are featured.

The partners on this project were Penny Rotheiser, Co-chair of the Evanston Arts Council's Arts & Business Committee; Annie Coakley, Executive Director ofDowntown Evanston; and Fran Joy of the Evanston Arts Council. They were assisted by Jason Brown, the City of Evanston Cultural Arts Intern.

The team announced the exhibit opening by saying, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase more Evanston artists on the streets of our city, and, at the same time, beautify the community and attract potential renters. “Art Under Glass” is another great reason to come downtown.”

This cycle, the sixth since Art Under Glass began in 2009, is a joint effort of the Evanston Arts Council’s Arts & Business Committee, Downtown Evanston, and the property managers who have opened their unoccupied storefronts: The Merion, Farnsworth-Hill Inc., Inland America, and Davis Street Land Company.

Shop local,see Frozen characters and Art Under Glass all in Downtown Evanston

So much is happening in Downtown Evanston on Nov. 29 it's bananas! 

1. Olaf and the Frozen characters are lighting the Holiday Tree
2.  Small Business Saturday
3. Art Under Glass

Small Business Saturday will take place all over Evanston (and America)! Get excited to support local Evanston businesses on Nov. 29 for Small Business Saturday. Throughout the day, shoppers can take advantage of special offers, discounts and in-store happenings at shops, cafés and restaurants throughout Evanston as part of Small Business Saturday.

Hot Neighborhoods to Shop Locally in include:

• Downtown Evanston
• Chicago/Dempster 
• Central Ave
• Main Street 

 Tree Lighting Info

From Evanston Now
 
Santa and characters from Disney's "Frozen" will be on hand for Downtown Evanston’s Holiday Bash and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Throughout the day, there'll be special offers, discounts and in-store happenings at shops, cafés and restaurants downtown Evanston as part of Small Business Saturday leading up to the tree lighting in Fountain Square that evening.

Entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. at Davis Street and Sherman Avenue, with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. followed by a live musical performance by "Frozen" characters Elsa, Anna and Olaf.
In the spirit of holiday giving, warm clothing essentials will be accepted for donation to Hilda’s Place, Connections for the Homeless.

Free parking will be available all day at the three main downtown Evanston parking garages: Sherman Plaza, 821 Davis St.; Maple Ave., 1800 Maple Ave.; and Church St., 525 Church St.

For more information, visit www.downtownevanston.org or call 847-866-6319.

Santa and characters from Disney's "Frozen" will be on hand for Downtown Evanston’s Holiday Bash and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Throughout the day, there'll be special offers, discounts and in-store happenings at shops, cafés and restaurants downtown Evanston as part of Small Business Saturday leading up to the tree lighting in Fountain Square that evening.
Entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. at Davis Street and Sherman Avenue, with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. followed by a live musical performance by "Frozen" characters Elsa, Anna and Olaf.
In the spirit of holiday giving, warm clothing essentials will be accepted for donation to Hilda’s Place, Connections for the Homeless.
Free parking will be available all day at the three main downtown Evanston parking garages: Sherman Plaza, 821 Davis St.; Maple Ave., 1800 Maple Ave.; and Church St., 525 Church St.
For more information, visit www.downtownevanston.org or call 847-866-6319.
- See more at: http://evanstonnow.com/feed-item/evanston-now/2014-11-12/67201/tree-lighting-downtown-on-small-business-saturday#sthash.NPQa4yyK.dpuf

 

Santa and characters from Disney's "Frozen" will be on hand for Downtown Evanston’s Holiday Bash and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Throughout the day, there'll be special offers, discounts and in-store happenings at shops, cafés and restaurants downtown Evanston as part of Small Business Saturday leading up to the tree lighting in Fountain Square that evening.
Entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. at Davis Street and Sherman Avenue, with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. followed by a live musical performance by "Frozen" characters Elsa, Anna and Olaf.
In the spirit of holiday giving, warm clothing essentials will be accepted for donation to Hilda’s Place, Connections for the Homeless.
Free parking will be available all day at the three main downtown Evanston parking garages: Sherman Plaza, 821 Davis St.; Maple Ave., 1800 Maple Ave.; and Church St., 525 Church St.
For more information, visit www.downtownevanston.org or call 847-866-6319.
- See more at: http://evanstonnow.com/feed-item/evanston-now/2014-11-12/67201/tree-lighting-downtown-on-small-business-saturday#sthash.NPQa4yyK.dpuf