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		<title>Opening This Weekend&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A domesticated Shrek hatches a plan to recapture his mojo and discovers what life in Far Far Away land would have been like had he never existed in this final chapter of the popular animated film series. There used to be a time when the villagers would run in terror at the mere mention of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A domesticated Shrek hatches a plan to recapture his mojo and discovers what life in Far Far Away land would have been like had he never existed in this final chapter of the popular animated film series. There used to be a time when the villagers would run in terror at the mere mention of the name Shrek, but these days the big green ogre is married to Princess Fiona and raising triplets. Maintaining your fierce public persona is no simple task when you&#8217;re juggling infants and changing diapers, so when Shrek realizes that nobody is afraid of him anymore he recruits mischief-maker Rumpelstiltskin to restore his once-mighty roar. Unfortunately for Shrek, that plan hits an unexpected hitch.</p>
<p>Cast: <span style="color: #3366cc;">Mike Myers</span>, <span style="color: #3366cc;">Eddie Murphy</span>, <span style="color: #3366cc;">Cameron Diaz</span>, <span style="color: #3366cc;">Antonio Banderas</span>, <span style="color: #3366cc;">Julie Andrews</span>, <span style="color: #3366cc;">John Cleese</span>, <span style="color: #3366cc;">Walt Dohrn</span><br />
Director: <span style="color: #3366cc;">Mike Mitchell</span><br />
Genres: Children&#8217;s Fantasy, Fantasy Comedy, Fairy Tales &amp; Legends, Comedy, Fantasy, Children&#8217;s/Family</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fandango.com/shrekforeveraftermovietrailer/1_81748/v432973" target="_blank">Watch Trailer</a> | <a href="http://www.fandango.com/shrekforeverafter_110330/movietimes?location=60202&amp;date=" target="_blank">Get Showtimes</a> |</p>
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		<title>Friday Restaurant Deals!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Evanston has dozens of undiscovered deals every week at great restaurants. Save money by taking advantage of these awesome local restaurants deals.  
Friday &#124; [View all days]
Panino&#8217;s -1 FREE Scoop of our Homemade Gelato Dessert American/Italian
Dixie Kitchen- Pat O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s Hurricanes Drinks $4.95 Southern Cuisine
Merle&#8217;s- $6.99 Pitchers of Stella and $3.99 all Purple Drinks BBQ unknown
Hecky&#8217;s - ½ OFF [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Evanston has dozens of undiscovered deals every week at great restaurants. Save money by taking advantage of these awesome local restaurants deals.  </p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> | [<a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/mr-ofni-deals/mr-ofnis-deals/" target="_blank">View all days</a>]</p>
<p><a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/mr-ofni-deals/mr-ofnis-deals/" target="_blank">Panino&#8217;s</a> -1 FREE Scoop of our Homemade Gelato Dessert American/Italian</p>
<p><a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/mr-ofni-deals/mr-ofnis-deals/" target="_blank">Dixie Kitchen</a>- Pat O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s Hurricanes Drinks $4.95 Southern Cuisine</p>
<p><a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/mr-ofni-deals/mr-ofnis-deals/" target="_blank">Merle&#8217;s</a>- $6.99 Pitchers of Stella and $3.99 all Purple Drinks BBQ unknown</p>
<p><a href="http://heckys.com/">Hecky&#8217;s </a>- ½ OFF All Catfish BBQ</p>
<p>to view the entire list [<a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/mr-ofni-deals/mr-ofnis-deals/" target="_blank">click here</a>]</p>
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		<title>Tuesday Evening Starlight Concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Starlight Concert Series presents an amazing array of music for the whole family. From the traditional to the innovative, these concerts present an eclectic mix of musical genres and the most exciting talents from Chicagoland and far beyond! [source]
Performer: Fred Anderson Trio
Date: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style6" align="left">Each year, the Starlight Concert Series presents an amazing array of music for the whole family. From the traditional to the innovative, these concerts present an eclectic mix of musical genres and the most exciting talents from Chicagoland and far beyond! [<a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/starlight.shtml" target="_blank">source</a>]</p>
<p class="style6" align="left">Performer: Fred Anderson Trio<br />
Date: Tuesday, August 11<br />
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm<br />
Where: Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St. (at the lagoon)<br />
Admission: FREE<br />
Please Note: The Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston will be the rain site for Dawes Park and James Park concerts.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/starlight.shtml" target="_blank">view the entire schedule&gt;&gt;</a></p>
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		<title>A Powerhouse of a Play!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[No Child. . . is a tale of disadvantaged students navigating through life, education and . . . their first play. It is filled with rich, moving characters you won&#8217;t soon forget! This play is a hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who cares about the state of our education [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Photos Credit Basil Clunie" src="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/fj/images/shun2web.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="273" /><em>No Child. . .</em> is a tale of disadvantaged students navigating through life, education and . . . their first play. It is filled with rich, moving characters you won&#8217;t soon forget! This play is a hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who cares about the state of our education system and how we might fix it!</p>
<p class="style10" align="left">This production will give audiences two perspectives of the play&#8211;from a man&#8217;s point of view and a woman&#8217;s&#8211;<em>No Child</em> will be performed by Stephen McClain at 7:00 p.m. Fridays and 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.  Presenting a woman&#8217;s perspective will be Shundrice Tucker, starring in the 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 3:00 p.m. Sunday shows. The performances begin August 1 and last through August 23.</p>
<p class="style10" align="left">No Child was written by Nilaja Sun and directed by Ebony Joy</p>
<p class="style10" align="left">[<a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/fj/playing.shtml" target="_blank">source</a>]</p>
<p class="style10" align="left">TICKET INFORMATION AT THE DOOR<br />
Adult: $15.00<br />
Student with I.D.: $10.00<br />
Senior age 55+: $7.00</p>
<p><a style="&quot;color:#0000FF;text-align:left&quot;&gt;View" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=927+Noyes+St.+Evanston,+IL+60201&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=35.494074,78.837891&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=42.058916,-87.683601&amp;spn=0.008125,0.019248&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">Directions to Noyes Theatre</a></p>
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		<title>Mr. Ofni&#8217;s Deals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Every Sunday, I post a section on the best deals in Evanston. Here you will find everything from deals at local restaurants to savings on food, groceries, electronics and house-hold items. It’s always a good time to save money.

 
 
 
Restaurant Deals by Day



Mondays


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Deal / Link
Type
Expiration


Blu Sushi Lounge
½ OFF Nigiri Sushi &#38; Sashimi
Japanese Cuisine
unknown


Davis Street Fish Market
Live Whole Maine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mro.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-159" title="Mr. Ofni" src="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mro.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" /></a>Every Sunday, I post a section on the best deals in Evanston. Here you will find everything from deals at local restaurants to savings on food, groceries, electronics and house-hold items. It’s always a good time to save money.</p>
<p><a href="http://evanstonlifestyle.com/?p=228"></a></p>
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<p>Restaurant Deals by Day</p>
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<td colspan="4" width="638" valign="top" bgcolor="#a1d1db"><strong>Mondays</strong></td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><strong>Name</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><strong>Deal / Link</strong></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><strong>Type</strong></td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><strong>Expiration</strong></td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Blu Sushi Lounge</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.hotelorrington.com/documents/BluDining_SummerSpecials2009.pdf">½ OFF Nigiri Sushi &amp; Sashimi</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">Japanese Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Davis Street Fish Market</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.davisstreetfishmarket.com/events.php#Mardigras">Live Whole Maine Lobster dinner for only $19.99. Served with corn and potatoes. </a> </td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">American</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Panino&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top">$5.00 all ½ lb. Angus Steak Burgers served with cup of soup or fries</td>
<td width="117" valign="top">American/Italian</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">10/01/09</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Hecky&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">½ OFF Ribs</td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="300" valign="top"> </td>
<td width="117" valign="top"> </td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Merle&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.merlesbbq.com/">All You Can Eat Rib for only $14.99</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top"> </td>
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<td colspan="4" width="638" valign="top" bgcolor="#a1d1db"><strong>Tuesdays</strong></td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Blu Sushi Lounge</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.hotelorrington.com/documents/BluDining_SummerSpecials2009.pdf">Buy one get 2nd Half price for Maki</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Japanese Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Panino&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top">$6.00 Baked, BBQ or Fried Chicken Dinner served with a side of potato and cole slaw.</td>
<td width="117" valign="top">American/Italian</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">10/01/09</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Dixie Kitchen</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.dixiekitchenevanston.com/dailyspecials.html">Fried Chicken Dinner $8.95 -½ Fried Chicken (breast, wing, leg and thigh). Served with Cole Slaw, A Corn Muffin and your choice of Two Side</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Southern Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Merle&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.merlesbbq.com/">Kids Eat Free. $2.99 Bud Light</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">unknown</td>
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<td colspan="4" width="638" valign="top" bgcolor="#a1d1db"><strong>Wednesdays</strong></td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Blu Sushi Lounge</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.hotelorrington.com/documents/BluDining_SummerSpecials2009.pdf">½ Price Bottle of Wine</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Japanese Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Panino&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top">$8.00 Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Dinner served with side of pasta and soup or salad</td>
<td width="117" valign="top">American/Italian</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">10/01/09</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Dixie Kitchen</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.dixiekitchenevanston.com/dailyspecials.html">Hoppin&#8217;John $5.25 A Large Bowl of Our Fabulous Black Eyed Peas over Rice, Topped with Cheddar Cheese</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Southern Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Merle&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.merlesbbq.com/">Wing Night -  25 cents wings</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">unknown</td>
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<td colspan="4" width="638" valign="top" bgcolor="#a1d1db"><strong>Thursdays</strong></td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Blu Sushi Lounge</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.hotelorrington.com/documents/BluDining_SummerSpecials2009.pdf">½ Price Bottle of Sake</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Japanese Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Panino&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top">$8.00 Spaghetti or Mostaccioli with 2 meatballs served with a cup of soup or salad</td>
<td width="117" valign="top">American/Italian</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">10/01/09</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Dixie Kitchen</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.dixiekitchenevanston.com/dailyspecials.html">Full pound of wings for $4.95 - Dixie Hot, Peach Glazed, Blazin&#8217; Dixie Jamaican Jerk, Sweet Jalepeño</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Southern Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Merle&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.merlesbbq.com/">$6.99 Pitchers of Stella and $3.99 all Purple Drinks</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Davis Street Fish Market</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7"><a href="http://www.davisstreetfishmarket.com/events.php#Mardigras">Every Thursday enjoy a pound of Alaskan King Crab legs plus two sides for only $21.99</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">American</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td colspan="4" width="638" valign="top" bgcolor="#a1d1db"><strong>Fridays</strong></td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Panino&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">1 FREE Scoop of our Homemade Gelato Dessert</td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">American/Italian</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">10/01/09</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Dixie Kitchen</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.dixiekitchenevanston.com/dailyspecials.html">Pat O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s Hurricanes Drinks $4.95</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">Southern Cuisine</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">Hecky&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">½ OFF All Catfish</td>
<td width="117" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top" bgcolor="#d7e4e7">unknown</td>
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<td width="115" valign="top">Merle&#8217;s</td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><a href="http://www.merlesbbq.com/">$6.99 Pitchers of Stella and $3.99 all Purple Drinks</a></td>
<td width="117" valign="top">BBQ</td>
<td width="106" valign="top">unknown</td>
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		<title>37th Annual Lakeshore Arts Festival</title>
		<link>http://evanstonlifestyle.com/feature/37th-annual-lakeshore-arts-festival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Evanston&#8217;s Lakeshore Arts Festival this weekend! The festival showcases live jazz and classical music, a silent art auction, and the popular Family Activity Area, including the Children&#8217;s CraftTent and ongoing family entertainment. The festival hosts a dozen restaurateurs serving a variety of culinary delights. Since 1973, the City of Evanston has presented the annual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/images/Lakeshore-Karpinski-Lawn_0509.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="159" />Celebrate Evanston&#8217;s Lakeshore Arts Festival this weekend! The festival showcases live jazz and classical music, a silent art auction, and the popular Family Activity Area, including the Children&#8217;s CraftTent and ongoing family entertainment. The festival hosts a dozen restaurateurs serving a variety of culinary delights. Since 1973, the City of Evanston has presented the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival. The festival takes place the first weekend in August on Evanston&#8217;s stunning, historic lakefront at Dawes Park, Sheridan Road at Church St.</p>
<p>Free parking is available at the NorthwesternUniversity parking lot, three blocks north of festival site (look for the signs). A free shuttle bus runs non-stop between the parking lot and the festival site between 8 a.m. and 7p.m. For more information, please call 847.448.8260. [<a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/lakeshore.shtml" target="_blank">source</a>]</p>
<p>Dates: August 1 &amp; 2, 2009<br />
Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm<br />
Location: Dawes Park<br />
Cost: FREE</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/lakeshore_entertainment.shtml" target="_blank">Entertainment</a> | <a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/lakeshore_demo.shtml" target="_blank">Events</a> | <a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/lakeshore_food.shtml" target="_blank">Food</a> | <a href="http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/lakeshore_artists.shtml" target="_blank">Artists</a></p>
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		<title>Opening This Weekend&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ugly Truth 
Opens today July 24, 2009 &#124; Runtime:1 hr. 35 min.
[ R ] sexual content and language
Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a lovelorn TV producer who, despite a long and arduous search for the perfect mate, is hopelessly single. The battle of the sexes heats up when her employers team her up with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.fandango.com/r81.3.1/ImageRenderer/375/375/nox.jpg/115655/images/masterrepository/fandango/115655/theuglytruth-ps-4.jpg" alt="" width="252" height="375" />The Ugly Truth </strong><br />
Opens today July 24, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 35 min.<br />
[ R ] sexual content and language</p>
<p>Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a lovelorn TV producer who, despite a long and arduous search for the perfect mate, is hopelessly single. The battle of the sexes heats up when her employers team her up with Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler), an opinionated TV celebrity who plans to put Abby through the wringer to prove his own theories about what makes men and women tick.</p>
<p>Cast: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Cheryl Hines, John Michael Higgins, Nick Searcy<br />
Director: Robert Luketic<br />
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy </p>
<p><a href="http://www.fandango.com/theuglytruth_115655/movietimes?location=60202" target="_blank">Get Showtimes for Evanston Theatre</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/uq2G4Gvy5fs&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" target="_blank">Watch Trailer</a></p>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.fandango.com/r81.3.1/ImageRenderer/375/375/nox.jpg/111189/images/masterrepository/fandango/111189/gforcenewposter1.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" />G-Force<br />
</strong>Opens today July 24, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 30 min.<br />
[ PG ]some mild action and rude humorArmed with the latest high-tech spy gear, a guinea pig named Darwin (Sam Rockwell) and his team of specially trained rodents are often the last line of defense against chaos and destruction. But when the government shuts them down and ships them off to a pet shop, Darwin and his gang will have to find a way to break out and prevent a mad billionaire (Bill Nighy) from taking over the world.</p>
<p>Cast: Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Penélope Cruz, Steve Buscemi, Tracy Morgan<br />
Director: Hoyt Yeatman<br />
Genres: Animal Picture, Children&#8217;s/Family</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fandango.com/gforce_111189/movietimes?location=60202" target="_blank">Get Showtimes for Evanston Theatre</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMZ4XvlPX_E" target="_blank">Watch Trailer</a></p>
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		<title>S.P.A.C.E Rocks!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The S.P.A.C.E (Society for the Preservation of Art &#38; Culture in Evanston) provides a flexible creative canvas for the community. Serving as an ideal venue for music, dance, visual arts, theater, and literary arts, the versatile 3,000 square foot area offers exceptional sight lines and sound. [Source]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The S.P.A.C.E (Society for the Preservation of Art &amp; Culture in Evanston) provides a flexible creative canvas for the community. Serving as an ideal venue for music, dance, visual arts, theater, and literary arts, the versatile 3,000 square foot area offers exceptional sight lines and sound. [<a href="http://evanstonspace.com/index.html" target="_blank">Source</a>]<br />
S.P.A.C.E has a summer lineup with performers ranging from Folk to Rock. Below is a list of the upcoming performances.</p>
<p>Wednesday, July 22<br />
<strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://evanstonspace.com/images/jay_nash2_med_000.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="102" />Jay Nash with Claire Stahlecker<br />
</strong>Jay Nash makes the kind of music that defies categorisation, but for the sake of this article let&#8217;s call it alt-acoustic-folk-piano-rock. Nash makes the kind of music that is fit for any occasion, warm, soulful, energetic, adult, intelligent, just a little bit country, just a little bit rock. It may not be the kind of music that pop 40 aficionados want to hear on the radio; but it is most certainly the kind of music anyone of sense and substance wants to hear on the radio, wafting from the speakers of their convertible, while driving down the Pacific Coast Highway on a warm summer Sunday afternoon.</p>
<p>Genre: Acoustic, Folk</p>
<p>8PM - $8 in advance | $12 day-of | $18 reserved table seating <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mrjohnnyburns" target="_blank">visit Jay&#8217;s site</a> | visit Claire&#8217;s site<br />
Thursday, July 23<br />
<strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://evanstonspace.com/images/cp.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="97" />Curtis Peoples &amp; Keaton Simons with Arden Kaywin</strong><br />
A songwriter with an understanding for what it takes to make a great pop record, Curtis Peoples crafts songs that fans of rock to acoustic folk and pop can enjoy. With a mix of big choruses and jumping rhythms, Curtis&#8217; style of &#8220;coffee shop arena rock&#8221; incorporates the radio-friendly and inspiring sounds of U2 and Bon Jovi as well as the rhythmic jazz-folk fingerprint of John Mayer and Jason Mraz into his songs. Music Connection Magazine raved that Curtis Peoples &#8220;performs music that is pure pop with a classic-rock vibe,&#8221; and went on to name him one of the &#8220;100 Artists to Watch in 2008.&#8221;</p>
<p>When considering the roll call of rock&#8217;s most influential icons, the artists that pose a triple threat are the ones that consistently stand out. Musicians who seize the spotlight through their singing, songwriting and instrumental prowess are increasingly less common in popular music; Keaton Simons qualifies as one of these triple threats, given that his multifaceted talents have garnered him a presence on radio, television, film and the concert circuit. It&#8217;s an especially auspicious distinction for an artist who is only now on the cusp of releasing his debut album, the prophetically titled tour de force, Can You Hear Me, on CBS Records.</p>
<p>Genre: Pop, rock</p>
<p>8PM - $12 in advance | $15 day-of |$25 reserved table seating - <a href="http://www.curtispeoples.com/" target="_blank">Curtis&#8217; site</a> | <a href="http://www.keatonsimons.com/index.php?content=home" target="_blank">Keaton&#8217;s site</a> | <a href="http://www.ardenkaywin.com/" target="_blank">Arden&#8217;s site</a><br />
Friday, July 24<br />
<strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://evanstonspace.com/images/burns.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="152" />Johnny Burns with Al Day Trio featuring Don Stiernberg and Marc Edelstein</strong><br />
Son of Country Music Hall of Famer Jethro Burns and nephew of musical legend Chet Atkins, Johnny Burns is a chip off of a very impressive block. A long time member of the Chicago folk/rock/Americana scene, Johhny rose through the ranks as a vocalist/ guitarist with the late Steve Goodman and founder and leader of John Prine&#8217;s recording and touring band.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s Johnny Burns&#8217; inspired guitar playing that makes you want to roll your bobby sox down and boogie. Son of famed mandolinist Jethro Burns, Johnny has inherited his father&#8217;s exceptional talent. The younger Burns&#8217; considerable talent helps create a formidable performance.&#8221; - Louisville Times</p>
<p>Genre: Americana</p>
<p>8PM - $15 in advance |$20 day-of |$25 reserved table seating | <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mrjohnnyburns" target="_blank">Johnny&#8217;s site</a> | <a href="http://www.aldaymusic.com/" target="_blank">Al&#8217;s site</a><br />
Saturday, July 25<br />
<strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://evanstonspace.com/images/patty.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="153" />Patty Larkin with Ingrid Graudins</strong><br />
Even after 10 albums and a career spanning over 25 years, singer and multi-instrumentalist Patty Larkin continues to evolve creatively. Her latest release &#8220;Watch the Sky&#8221; allowed her to take on yet another role: producer. Playing every instrument on the album and self-producing resulted in a raw, graceful album that Billboard called &#8220;ethereal and elegant.&#8221; The New York Times picked the album as a critic&#8217;s choice, writing, &#8220;Her voice can be breathy and confiding, tinged with the blues or infused with Joni Mitchell&#8217;s pearly depth&#8230;Larkin is deeply attuned to the resonances of her many instruments.&#8221;</p>
<p>Genre: Folk, pop</p>
<p>8PM - $17 in advance | $20 day-of | $32.50 reserved table seating | <a href="http://www.pattylarkin.com/" target="_blank">Patty&#8217;s site</a></p>
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<p>Address<br />
Evanston SPACE<br />
1245 Chicago Avenue<br />
Evanston, Illinois 60202</p>
<p>Phone:847.492.8860</p>
<p>Email: info@evanstonspace.com</p>
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		<title>The Evanston Bike Race is Back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mr. Ofni</dc:creator>
		
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Downtown Evanston will be bustling all day for the annual NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix (formerly the ENH Grand Prix of Cycling). Get up close and personal with Olympics-level cyclists as they careen around the city streets clocking in at more than 30 mph.
The NorthShore Unversity HealthSystems Grand Prix features several cycling and festival events [...]]]></description>
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<p>Downtown Evanston will be bustling all day for the annual NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix (formerly the ENH Grand Prix of Cycling). Get up close and personal with Olympics-level cyclists as they careen around the city streets clocking in at more than 30 mph.<br />
The NorthShore Unversity HealthSystems Grand Prix features several cycling and festival events throughout the day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Spectactors can watch racing for FREE from any point along the course, any time of day. Spend Sunday, July 19, visiting local shops along the multi-lap, closed course. Choose from more than 30 restaurants and enjoy outdoor dining along the race course all day. The races go on rain or shine.</p>
<p>Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009<br />
Time: 9:00am-9:00pm<br />
Location: Downtown Evanston</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.northshoregrandprix.com/index.html" target="_blank">Visit Website</a> | <a href="http://www.northshoregrandprix.com/bike_race_schedule.html" target="_blank">View Schedule</a> | <a href="http://www.northshoregrandprix.com/kids_bike_race.html" target="_blank">Kid&#8217;s Bike Race</a></p>
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		<title>Ethnic Arts Festival Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ethnics Art Festival was filled with live music, dance performances and art and craft work of juried artists. Click here to view the video.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ethnics Art Festival was filled with live music, dance performances and art and craft work of juried artists. Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixAw26TrY4Y" target="_blank">here</a> to view the video.</p>
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