OCTOBER 2017
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We love our fall colors on Chicago's North Shore.  It is the season where architecture shines, we raise a glass at our own Oktoberfest and pumpkins dot the seasonal festivals that abound.  Get the month's highlights here.

William Blake and the Age of Aquarius
Now through March 11
Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
In the summer of 1967, over 100,000 young people streamed into the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, LA's Sunset Strip, NY's Greenwich Village and Chicago's Old Town to celebrate peace, love and music; embracing the work of visionary artist/poet William Blake. This critically acclaimed exhibit explores Blake's tremendous impact
 
Evanston Oktoberfest
October 15
Behind the Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston
From critically acclaimed dramas and hilarious comedies to upbeat musicals and family friendly performances just for kids, the North Shore's theater scene has something for everyone. Some of the best theatrical productions in the entire country are right in your own backyard!  
 
 


Open House Chicago in Evanston
Sat.-Sun., October 14-15
Various Locations throughout Evanston
Have you ever walked by a building and thought, I wish I could see what's inside? Now you can! The Chicago Architecture's Open House Chicago is free and includes many of Evanston's most notable but rarely open locations such as the Dearborn Observatory and the American Toby Jub Museum  
North Shore's Theater Scene  
Ongoing
Various Locations
From critically acclaimed dramas and hilarious comedies to upbeat musicals and family friendly performances just for kids, the North Shore's theater scene has something for everyone. Some of the best theatrical productions in the entire country are right in your own backyard!  
SPONSORED
SPONSORED


Take a Stand Center 
Grand Opening - October 29
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie
Today's generation is likely the last to hear Holocaust survivor stories firsthand, so capturing and preserving them is imperative. Thanks to the new, state-of-the-art Take a Stand Center, survivors' stories will live forever via three unique, interactive galleries. The public is invited for the grand opening - 10am-5pm. 

Spooky Fun at the Chicago Botanic Garden
October 21 - 29
Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe
Boo! October is full of spooky fun for everyone with a variety of Halloween events including Trains, Tricks and Treats, the Spooky Pooch Parade, Creepy Cooking Classes, and the Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns where hand-carved pumpkins light up the night! 
 
SPONSORED
SPONSORED



October Morning Networking Event
When: Thursday, October 19 (8:00 - 9:30 am)
Where: Cultivate Urban Rainforest and Gallery
704 Main St., Evanston   -   Directions
 
This will be the greenest event you attend all year - literally!  Join us this month at Cultivate Urban Rainforest and Gallery an independent plant shop and art gallery located on the Main Dempster Mile in Evanston. Come learn about the large variety of houseplants and terrariums and enjoy bites and beverages while networking with fellow CNSCVB members. This event is complimentary and for members only. 
Please RSVP by Friday, October 13 to Jennifer Engel
(CNSCVB Manager of Advertising and Membership) at
[email protected] 
   
Metered Street Parking Available. 


Central Street 
Evanston   
A charming retail district in North Evanston with a friendly, diverse community of independent stores. Find hand-ground spices, clothing, jewelry and gift boutiques, antique maps and furniture, a pet bakery, natural health products and great places to eat. Conveniently located at the Central Street stop of the Metra Union Pacific North Line.  Don't miss the retail therapy event October 6th from 6-9 pm. Stores will offer special discounts, raffles, refreshments and giveaways from participating businesses.

For more information click here .
 

-  MORE HAPPENINGS  -

Through October 15
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Through October 22
Northlight Theatre, Skokie
The Memory of Water
Through October 30  
Piccolo Theatre, Evanston

Through November 12
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie
Through December 10
Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
Through December 10
Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston

Through December 17
Writers Theatre, Glencoe
Through December 31
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie
Through March 11
Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
October 1
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie
October 1
Watts Park of Glencoe Park District, Glencoe

October 1
The Grove, Glenview
October 4-5
SPACE, Evanston
October 6
Mitchell Museum, Evanston
October 6
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
October 6-15
Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Frances Willard House, Evanston
October 7
1217 Church Street, Evanston
Ryan Field, Evanston
October 7
Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery, Glenview
October 7-8
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
October 11
SPACE, Evanston
October 12 - November 19
Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview
October 14
Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview
October 14
Hilton, Northbrook
October 14-15
Various locations throughout Evanston
October 15
SPACE, Evanston
Oak Ave. @ University Place, Evanston
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie
October 18
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

October 18
Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center 
Josephine Louis Theater, Evanston
October 21
Evanston History Center, Evanston
October 21
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
October 21
Ryan Field, Evanston
October 21
SPACE, Evanston
October 21
Museum at 411 Linden, Winnetka
October 22
Northlight Theatre, Skokie
October 28
Lincoln and Oakton, Skokie
October 28
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie