We had a big block party on Sunday. Main Street between Dodge and Hinman were transformed into a pedestrian mall from 1 to 6 p.m. The roads were blocked to motor vehicles and an impromptu bike path established. The blocks were lined with booths providing information about various Evanston organizations. Along the way, various musicians, […]
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Normally this time of the year I have plenty of butterfly snapshots, but they’ve been scarce thus far. I am pleased to see monarchs fluttering about, the cabbage whites are becoming more visible, and I’ve spotted a few admirals, but not as plentiful as seasons past. Those I do see are either too fast or […]
Last Summer I randomly discovered the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian here in Evanston, and made a mental note to visit it. So when we were looking for places to host NEW events, I decided to give our cultural knowledge a boost and book our Meet & Munch there. The museum was founded in […]
Last week the Network of Entrepreneurial Women gathered at Symphony’s for a joyous dinner. Since our group was intimate we skipped the anticipated progressive dinner and conversed about business challenges and joys instead. We brainstormed where to promote ourselves, celebrated one attendee’s milestone of needing to hire, and discussed our goals for the year. It […]
What do Evanstonians do in winter? They knit and yarn bomb. I picked up some reading from the library and enjoyed the colorful labor of love. These vibrant colors are a welcome sight amidst the grimy piles of snow. Is your community doing any yarn bombing?
Right before Thanksgiving we had a new pie and coffee shop open in Evanston. On my first visit there hey didn’t offer pies by the slice yet, but their third month into the venture everything is operating smoothly and pies by the slice are abundant. Hoosier Mama Pie also offers mini-pies, which are going to […]
Last week the Network of Entrepreneurial Women enjoyed a delicious meal at Symphony’s Cafe during our progressive networking dinner event. photo courtesy NetworkHoncho, Daisy Chain Dress from Hello Holiday Evanston has so many wonderful dining options that I had not yet tried this restaurant, but I was not disappointed. Their goat cheese appetizer was a […]
I’m excited about my dinner out this week. On Thursday the Positively NEW ladies will gather for a Progressive Networking Dinner at Evanston’s Symphony’s Cafe. We’ll have cozy tête-à -têtes while rotating tables between appetizers, entree, and dessert to maximize the networking fun. Symphony’s Cafe, located at 1945 Central Street in Evanston, offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian […]
On Wednesday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women co-founders browsed Stella Boutique on Central Street in Evanston. Stella was recently named Best Boutique for Women and a Best Gift Shop in Make It Better Magazine. photo by Networkhoncho We enjoyed brainstorming upcoming events while trying on some of Stella’s treasures. Erica in this fabulous versatile wonder woman […]
My fabulous birthday month is full of festivities. After Friday’s Wax(in’) Blue exhibit opening I look forward to celebrating some more with my NEW friends at our next Meet & Munch. I got to pick the venues for August, and we’ll be hunting for treasure at Stella Boutique on Central Street. Stella Boutique is a […]
