More Participating Establishments Added to ESO & DNA Triple Play Promo

In conjunction with Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven's Triple Concerto concerts on Saturday, April 30 at 8PM and Sunday, May 1 at 3:30PM at The Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, we want to "Take You Out with the Crowd" in downtown Elgin with the ESO and DNA Triple Play.

Here's the pitch...

Purchase tickets for Beethoven's Triple Concerto and receive the following perks that are sure to be a hit:

1.) Complimentary CD of a Live ESO Performance of "Beethoven's Ninth" (with purchase of FOUR tickets)

2.) Free $5 Downtown Elgin Gift Certificate (when you purchase $50 worth or more from DNA thru Friday, May 6)

3.) Three Specially-Priced Menu Items or Dine-In Deals at Participating Downtown Elgin Restaurants and Bars (April 30 and May 1 only) including Al's Cafe & Creamery, Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant, Elgin Public House, Martini Room and Villa Verone!

Click here for a complete list of participating downtown establishments and their "Triple Play Specials" > > >

TRIPLE YOUR FUN WITH DINNER & "THE SHOW"!

Come for a classic concert...
Stay for a discounted Downtown dinner...
Use your Downtown Elgin gift certificates to pay!

For tickets and additional information, call the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 847.888.4000 or visit ElginSymphony.org

Help Recognize a "Grand" Elgin Teacher

In conjunction with the City of Elgin’s 2011 Fourth of July Parade, which steps off Monday, July 4 at 9AM, the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin is asking your assistance to help us in recognizing outstanding teachers in the Elgin community by nominating them to be one of our 2011 Parade Grand Marshals!

We are asking parents, local PTO members, school administrators or students to write a brief essay about why they feel their teacher is “grand” in the classroom and therefore deserves to be honored as a Grand Marshal in the 2011 Fourth of July Parade.

The competition is open to any teacher (K-12) currently working in an Elgin public or private school. Additional guidelines and restrictions are outlined in the nomination packet.

To download the nomination packet, click here!

Nomination packets will also be mailed out to all Elgin public and private schools.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association will accept nominations through Monday, May 23.

Our parade committee will then select three winners from all of the nominations to serve as Parade Grand Marshals and will ride in a special classic car at the front of the parade. They will also each receive an official City of Elgin Fourth of July Parade t-shirt and other goodies.

PLEASE NOTE: Those teachers selected must be available the morning of the parade from approximately 8AM until 12PM.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Jason Pawlowski, DNA Promotions Coordinator, at (847) 488-1456 or e-mail jpawlowski@elginil.org.

Turn a Triple Play with Elgin Symphony Orchestra and DNA!

In conjunction with Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven's Triple Concerto concerts on Saturday, April 30 at 8PM and Sunday, May 1 at 3:30PM at The Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, we want to "Take You Out with the Crowd" in downtown Elgin with the ESO and DNA Triple Play.

Here's the pitch...

Purchase tickets for Beethoven's Triple Concerto and receive the following perks that are sure to be a hit:

1.) Complimentary CD of a Live ESO Performance of "Beethoven's Ninth" (with purchase of FOUR tickets)

2.) Free $5 Downtown Elgin Gift Certificate (when you purchase $50 worth or more from DNA thru Friday, May 6)

3.) Three Specially-Priced Menu Items or Dine-In Deals at Participating Downtown Elgin Restaurants and Bars (April 30 and May 1 only)

Click here for a complete list of participating downtown establishments and their "Triple Play Specials" > > >

TRIPLE YOUR FUN WITH DINNER & "THE SHOW"!

Come for a classic concert...
Stay for a discounted Downtown dinner...
Use your Downtown Elgin gift certificates to pay!

For tickets and additional information, call the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 847.888.4000 or visit ElginSymphony.org

RSVP Today for DNA's April Out to Lunch

The Downtown Neighborhood Association's next monthly "Out to Lunch" meeting will be Monday, April 25 at La Quebrada Restaurant at 50 N. Spring Street. Networking begins at 11:45AM and the program runs Noon-1:15PM.

Our featured guest speaker for April will be YWCA Elgin's Event Coordinator Deirdre White.

For $12 per person (all inclusive with tax & tip included - cash only) guests will enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch buffet featuring Beef Fajitas, Specially Prepared Chicken and Fish, Spanish Rice and Beans, Tossed Salad, Seasonal Fruit, Salsa and Chips, and your choice of Soft Drinks or Coffee.

RSVP with your name and e-mail address by phone at 847.488.1456, by e-mail downtownelgin@gmail.com or via our Online RSVP Form by no later than Friday, April 22.

The Out to Lunch Meetings, presented by the DNA and typically conducted on the last Monday of each month, are an effort to engage the public by showcasing a different downtown Elgin restaurant each month and featuring guest speakers and topics relevant to the community. Recent Out to Lunch guest speakers have included City Manager Sean Stegall, Police Chief Jeff Swoboda and Downtown Elgin Harvest Market Manager Jennifer Benson.