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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
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
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