Thursday, May 12, 2011

ESO Music Director Hanson to Speak at May Out to Lunch


The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin's next monthly "Out to Lunch" meeting will be Monday, May 23 at Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, 13 Douglas Avenue. Networking begins at 11:45AM and the program runs Noon-1:15PM.

The featured guest speaker for May will be Elgin Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Robert Hanson, who will preview ESO's final concert of the 2010-2011 season, Tchiakovsky and Rachmaninoff, June 10-12 at The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way.

For $12 per person (all inclusive with tax & tip included - cash only) guests will enjoy a delicious lunch buffet featuring Caprese, Penne Al Fonno, Farfala w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pollo Milanese and Homemade Cream Puffs and your choice of Soft Drinks or Coffee.

RSVP with your name and e-mail address by phone at 847.488.1456 or via e-mail at jpawlowski@elginil.org by no later than Friday, May 20.

Upcoming Out to Lunch speakers include Dr. Eugene McMahon, President and CEO of Provena St. Joseph Hospital, and City of Elgin Mayor David Kaptain. Dates and locations to be announced.

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, Downtown Elgin Harvest Market Manager Jennifer Benson and YWCA Elgin Events Coordinator Deirdre White.

For Lease or Sale in Downtown Elgin Meeting Set for May 18


Are you interested in attracting new business and investment to downtown Elgin? We sure are.

Join the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin on Wednesday, May 18 from 6-8PM at 11 Douglas Avenue, 2nd Floor (above Villa Verone and Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant) for an introductory meeting to discuss "For Lease or Sale in Downtown Elgin", a marketing and assistance program to attract new business and encourage investment in downtown Elgin.

The Evening's Agenda:

6:00-6:30PM: Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & networking
6:30-6:45PM: Commercial real estate trends
6:45-7:15PM: Resources, grants and tax incentives
7:15-7:45PM: "For Lease or Sale" marketing & assistance program
7:45-8:00PM: Q&A and closing remarks

Downtown property owners, managers, brokers and business owners, commercial real estate developers, investors and brokers or anyone interested in downtown commercial real estate opportunities are invited to attend.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, May 13 to the DNA at (847) 488-1456 or downtownelgin@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Live Music and Entertainment Scene - May 12-15



Thursday, May 12

Community Carnival Fundraiser
Kimball Street and Douglas Avenue
5-10PM

Elgin Person(s) of the Week: Tish Powell & Anna Moeller
Villa Verone
13 Douglas Avenue
847.742.0263
VillaVerone.net
6PM

Friday, May 13

Community Carnival Fundraiser
Kimball Street & Douglas Avenue
5-10PM

Free Belgium Beer Tasting
Elgin Public House
219 E. Chicago Street
847.468.8810
7PM
ElginPublicHouse.com

Art on the Eighth
Elgin Art Showcase
164 Division Street, 8th Floor
7PM

The Woman in Black
Kimball Street Theatre at Elgin Academy
Kimball Street and Dundee Avenue
Tickets: $15 adults, $12 kids
Elgin-Theatre.org
8PM

Hot & Sexy Salsa Night
Villa Verone
13 Douglas Avenue
847.742.0263
VillaVerone.net
9PM

Saturday, May 14

Community Carnival Fundraiser
Kimball Street & Douglas Avenue
1PM-10PM

Road Rally
Elgin Public House
219 E. Chicago Street
847.468.8810
ElginPublicHouse.com
1PM

Art on the Eighth
Elgin Art Showcase
164 Division Street, 8th Floor
7PM

Jen St. Stjarna
Villa Verone
13 Douglas Avenue
847.742.0263
VillaVerone.net

The Woman in Black
Kimball Street Theatre at Elgin Academy
Kimball Street & Dundee Avenue
Tickets: $15 adults, $12 kids
Elgin-Theatre.org
8PM

Sunday, May 15

Community Carnival Fundraiser
Kimball Street & Douglas Avenue
1PM-10PM

The Woman in Black
Kimball Street Theatre at Elgin Academy
Kimball Street & Dundee Avenue
Tickets: $15 adults, $12 kids
Elgin-Theatre.org
2PM

Jorge Holmes
Villa Verone
13 Douglas Avenue
847.742.0263
VillaVerone.net

Welcome New & Renewing DNA Members for April

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin would like to welcome and recognize our new and renewing members from April 2011.

CL Graphics
134 Virginia Rd., Ste. A
Crystal Lake
815.455.0900

IMAGO Media
73 S. Riverside Drive
847.961.8000

Janus Theatre Company
919 Prospect Blvd.
847.841.1713

La Quebrada Restaurant
50 N. Spring Street
847.622.7970

Marketplace Media Group
115 S. Grove Avenue
847.695.1912

Salon Couture
176 E. Chicago Street
847.488.1465

United Way of Elgin
1797 N. LaFox
South Elgin
847.741.2259

Jennifer Almanza

Kathleen Beger

Jennifer & David Benson

Jesse Berreles

Joe Follrath & Karen Beyer

Suzann Cummings

Kenneth Ebner

Lynn & John Freels

Jeanne Hamacher

Jen & Jay Howver

Bill & Sue Kellenberger

Cathy & Art Malm

Jodie, Jacqlin & Laura Nord

John & Marlene Shales

Jodie Stackowiak

Bernadine & Dick Tracy

James Vaughn

James Eric & Denise Viebrock