Downtown Live Music & Entertainment Scene - April 29-May 4

Welcome to this week's edition of "The Scene"! April showers bring May flowers and with them yet another awesome weekend of great live music and entertainment in Downtown Elgin.

Mad Maggies
51 S. Grove
847-531-5883
http://www.madmaggies.net/

Thursday, April 29
The Hudson Branch - 7:30pm

Friday, April 30
Beneath the Flesh with Art of Flesh - 5:30pm
The World We Knew with Hundreth, Continuance, Dorian's Decay and Textbook Tragedy - 5:30pm
Ovrevolt with My Headphone World - 10:30pm

Saturday, May 1
Sixteen Candles - 10:30pm

Tuesday, May 4
Job for a Cowboy with Cattle Decapitation, Gaza & White Chappel - 5:30pm


Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill
231 Douglas Avenue
847-695-5659
http://www.douglasstreetsportsbar.com/

Friday, April 30
Paul Willart & Parker


Elgin Public House/Pub 217
219 E. Chicago Street
847-468-8810
http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

Friday, April 30
Hyperplasia

Saturday, May 1
Astrobirds


The Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
847-931-5900
http://www.hemmens.org/

Friday, April 30-Sunday May 2
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Exiles in Hollywood

Friday, April 30 - 1:30pm
Saturday, May 1 - 8:00pm
Sunday, May 2 - 3:30pm

It is well known in Hollywood circles that Der Rosenkavalier was an inspiration for early recorded film scores. Rósza, Waxman and Korngold helped establish that sound while equally contributing as major symphonic composers in their own right. If you are a lover of the Hollywood sound you will want to be with us for this one!

Tickets on sale now through the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Box Office: 847.888.4000

Please call or visit each venue's website for ticket information, performance times or for any applicable cover charges.

And don't forget our two PREMIERE Live Music events in Downtown Elgin this coming weekend: The Vehicle Album Release Party at Gasthaus on Friday, April 30 (benefitting Lords Park Zoo) and MelodicRockFest2 at The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin all weekend long!




THE GASTHAUS PRESENTS VEHICLE ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Proceeds to benefit Friends of Lords Park Zoo Fund

On Friday, April 30, Gasthaus Bar & Grill will team up with MY LAZY ELEPHANT, JERRY HUTSON (Johnny Cash song stylist) and VEHICLE, local bands doing classic rock covers, to raise money for the Friends of Lords Park Zoo fund.

Russ Barnes, Steve Barnes, Chad Fredrickson, Samantha Parsons and John Bordsen make up My Lazy Elephant - www.myspace.com/MyLazyElephant

Scott Barnes, Steve Barnes, Tim Radloff, Sam Heckman and Tim Jones make up Vehicle - http://www.musicvehicle.com/

Show starts at 8pm. Donation buckets will be set up at the door and a $5 minimum donation will be required. Larger donations appreciated!

This special event includes:

- Great Live Music
- Prizes
- 50/50 Raffle
- Cash Bar

For more information contact The Gasthaus Bar & Grill at 15 N. Grove Avenue, 847-695-8828.











MELODICROCKFEST 2
Coming to The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin
April 30-May 2

Some of the biggest and best names in melodic rock will once again gather for the biggest party of the year when MELODICROCKFEST 2 comes to Downtown Elgin for the weekend of April 30-May 2.

Hosted by THE ROADHOUSE at 200 Prairie Street in Elgin, MelodicRockFest 2 is the second major concert event organized by the popular hard rock website http://www.melodicrock.com/ - one of the most respected and leading music websites in the world, tallying 42 million hits and currently servicing 275,000 unique users per month.

Spread over two full days (Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2); with an additional VIP ticket holder night on Friday April 30; the event will feature 20 bands and additional special guests in a display of classic melodic and hard rock music.

Here is the weekend rundown:

FRIDAY, APRIL 30

The Friday VIP Meet & Greet night is open to VIP ticket holders and will feature some acoustic performances from more melodic rock stars.

Headlining the night will be a rare special 30-minute set from ALIAS, featuring vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi.

Chicagoland rockers MECCA made an immediate impact with their debut album in 2000, but has never played live – until now. This will be a very special set not to be missed.

ROCK SUGAR couldn’t help but get involved again and will warm up for Saturday with some acoustic tracks.

And joining us again from MRF1 is US melodic rock band GOODBYE THRILL, who might just ignore the acoustic night premise to deliver some rocking tunes.

A number of the weekend guests will be on hand to meet and greet fans, sign autographs or possibly share a drink or two.


SATURDAY, MAY 1

Saturday’s show will be headlined by San Francisco hard rock legends Y&T. The band will be taking a break from the studio, preparing the release of their new studio album due mid-year to rock Chicago.

DANGER DANGER is one of the most popular hard rock acts to come out of the late '80s and in 2009 the band delivered one of the genre’s best new albums. They’ll be playing all their biggest hits and some new tracks too.

PRIDE OF LIONS needs no introduction – featuring Chicago’s favourite rock legend Jim Peterik (ex-Survivor, Ideas Of March, World Stage) and vocalist Toby Hitchcock, plus members of the World Stage band, Pride Of Lions will appear for one of their rare live appearances.

EDEN’S CURSE features members from 4 different countries, but they will converge on the USA for the very first time to perform the best tracks from two acclaimed albums and maybe even preview the upcoming third opus. And they’ll record and film the set for a DVD release!

TERRY BROCK has been in the business for 20 years and is the current lead vocalist for much loved AOR act Giant and classic rock band Le Roux. But Terry has a solo career also and in his feature set, he will cover all the favourites and perhaps a surprise or two. His backing band will be popular New York melodic rockers Valentine.

ROCK SUGAR might just be one of the most talked about bands of the weekend. Their unique take on twisting songs into each other, or ‘mashing them’ together will have everyone talking. Fast becoming a YouTube sensation with their Metallica/Journey mash-up, these guys are going to rock the house.

US rockers TALON are another band bubbling under and will debut their new vocalist and film a live DVD at the same time.

Opening the day is FARCRY – a band with the attitude of any stadium act of the '80s.


SUNDAY, MAY 2

Headlining Day 2 of MelodicRockFest is multi-platinum rockers WINGER. Famed for their musical prowess and fresh off a European tour, the band are supporting the release of their latest hard rock masterpiece Karma.

For the first time in 14 years, acclaimed NJ rockers TRIXTER will return to the mid-west to perform a true greatest hits set as they continue the tour that commemorates the 20th Anniversary of their debut album.

Pulling double duty for the show is Danger Danger frontman TED POLEY. Ted will do his own set, concentrating on some D2 rarities and solo material, plus tunes from his Poley/Rivera release. Ted will be joined by guitarist Vic Rivera and band.

JIMI JAMISON (ex-Survivor) returns from a guest appearance that brought the house down at MRF1 to perform a solo set of new solo tracks and some much loved Survivor classics. Who knows what guests might join him on stage?

VOICES OF ROCK RADIO are just that. Kevin Chalfant (The Storm, Two Fires) and Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent) and the Two Fires Band perform their best known hits before inviting former Survivor vocalist Jimi Jamison to join the fun.

CROWN OF THORNS, featuring Jean Beauvoir and Tommy Lafferty will play a rare US soil live show in support of their latest studio album and a catalogue of much loved tunes that go back to the Paul Stanley (Kiss) produced debut album.

No Chicago based show would be complete without local legends 7TH HEAVEN – the hardest working band in the Midwest and recently featured on American Idol.

Opening up Day 2 is melodic hard rockers BOMBAY BLACK, a heavy duty live act that will get the day off to a thunderous start.

Tickets for this very special event are on sale now. For full show information or to purchase tickets online, visit the festival website: http://www.melodicrockfest.com/ or call Revolution Tickets for credit card phone sales at 312-675-8025.

The event hotel for MRF2 is the Holiday Inn in Elgin. Discount rates are available by logging on to the event website.

For additional information regarding MELODICROCKFEST 2 show, please contact Andrew McNeice via e-mail at ajm@melodicrock.com or call Geoff Sands from The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin at 773-619-0441

Downtown Neighborhood News Receives Constant Contact All-Star Award

Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin today announced that it has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations. DNA was selected for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009.

DNA received a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award for demonstrating best practices in the effective use of Constant Contact Email Marketing in the following areas:

• Frequency of campaigns
• Open rates
• Bounce rates
• Click through rates

The Downtown Neighborhood News, formerly the Downtown Top 10, is an event-themed e-mail blast that goes out to over 1700 unique e-mails every Wednesday.

“The DNA is very proud of the changes we have implemented in transitioning the ‘Top 10’ into the ‘Downtown Neighborhood News’ to better showcase all the great events and happenings that Downtown Elgin has to offer every week,” said Jason Pawlowski, DNA Promotions Coordinator.

“Our customers work hard to build strong relationships with their customers through email marketing and some, such as Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin, truly excel in this effort,” said Gail Goodman, CEO, Constant Contact. “We created our All-Star Awards to highlight those customers who are passionately committed to following our best practices as they work to improve their customer communications. We’re proud of the role we play in helping DNA be successful and we look forward to continuing to assist the company with its marketing efforts.”

About Constant Contact, Inc.
With more than 350,000 customers, Constant Contact, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online surveys for small businesses, nonprofits, and member associations. Founded in 1995, Constant Contact helps small organizations grow stronger customer relationships by delivering professional, low cost, easy-to-use online tools backed with award-winning support, education and personal coaching. Constant Contact is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CTCT) with offices located in Waltham, Mass.; Loveland, Colo.; and Delray, Fla. To learn more, please visit http://www.constantcontact.com/ or call 781-472-8100.

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National Street Station Area Plan Project Public Meeting #3

The City of Elgin Community Development Department and the Gail Borden Library will host the third and final public meeting regarding the National Street Station Area Plan. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 6:30pm at the Gail Borden Library, Conference Rooms A&B, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, Illinois.

The consulting team will present the final concept plan of the National Street Station Area. This will be your last opportunity to share your thoughts with the consulting team regarding the growth and development of the area, prior to its final adoption by the City Council.

For more information please visit the project’s website at http://www.landvision.com/elgin/index.html

***No RSVP necessary***

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Momodu, City of Elgin, at (847) 931-6103, or via e-mail: momodu_d@cityofelgin.org

Downtown Live Music & Entertainment Scene - April 21-May 2

We're rolling out two weeks worth of live music coverage in this giant size issue of "The Scene"!

In addition to some red hot live bands rocking a variety of venues this coming weekend throughout Downtown Elgin, we thought we would give you an advanced heads-up by previewing two major music events in Downtown happening the following weekend (April 30-May 2).

MELODICROCKFEST 2
Coming to The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin
April 30-May 2

Some of the biggest and best names in melodic rock will once again gather for the biggest party of the year when MELODICROCKFEST 2 comes to Downtown Elgin for the weekend of April 30-May 2.

Hosted by THE ROADHOUSE at 200 Prairie Street in Elgin, MelodicRockFest 2 is the second major concert event organized by the popular hard rock website http://www.melodicrock.com/ - one of the most respected and leading music websites in the world, tallying 42 million hits and currently servicing 275,000 unique users per month.

Spread over two full days (Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2); with an additional VIP ticket holder night on Friday April 30; the event will feature 20 bands and additional special guests in a display of classic melodic and hard rock music.

Here is the weekend rundown:

FRIDAY, APRIL 30

The Friday VIP Meet & Greet night is open to VIP ticket holders and will feature some acoustic performances from more melodic rock stars.

Headlining the night will be a rare special 30-minute set from ALIAS, featuring vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi.

Chicagoland rockers MECCA made an immediate impact with their debut album in 2000, but has never played live – until now. This will be a very special set not to be missed.

ROCK SUGAR couldn’t help but get involved again and will warm up for Saturday with some acoustic tracks.

And joining us again from MRF1 is US melodic rock band GOODBYE THRILL, who might just ignore the acoustic night premise to deliver some rocking tunes.

A number of the weekend guests will be on hand to meet and greet fans, sign autographs or possibly share a drink or two.


SATURDAY, MAY 1

Saturday’s show will be headlined by San Francisco hard rock legends Y&T. The band will be taking a break from the studio, preparing the release of their new studio album due mid-year to rock Chicago.

DANGER DANGER is one of the most popular hard rock acts to come out of the late '80s and in 2009 the band delivered one of the genre’s best new albums. They’ll be playing all their biggest hits and some new tracks too.

PRIDE OF LIONS needs no introduction – featuring Chicago’s favourite rock legend Jim Peterik (ex-Survivor, Ideas Of March, World Stage) and vocalist Toby Hitchcock, plus members of the World Stage band, Pride Of Lions will appear for one of their rare live appearances.

EDEN’S CURSE features members from 4 different countries, but they will converge on the USA for the very first time to perform the best tracks from two acclaimed albums and maybe even preview the upcoming third opus. And they’ll record and film the set for a DVD release!

TERRY BROCK has been in the business for 20 years and is the current lead vocalist for much loved AOR act Giant and classic rock band Le Roux. But Terry has a solo career also and in his feature set, he will cover all the favourites and perhaps a surprise or two. His backing band will be popular New York melodic rockers Valentine.

ROCK SUGAR might just be one of the most talked about bands of the weekend. Their unique take on twisting songs into each other, or ‘mashing them’ together will have everyone talking. Fast becoming a YouTube sensation with their Metallica/Journey mash-up, these guys are going to rock the house.

US rockers TALON are another band bubbling under and will debut their new vocalist and film a live DVD at the same time.

Opening the day is FARCRY – a band with the attitude of any stadium act of the '80s.


SUNDAY, MAY 2

Headlining Day 2 of MelodicRockFest is multi-platinum rockers WINGER. Famed for their musical prowess and fresh off a European tour, the band are supporting the release of their latest hard rock masterpiece Karma.

For the first time in 14 years, acclaimed NJ rockers TRIXTER will return to the mid-west to perform a true greatest hits set as they continue the tour that commemorates the 20th Anniversary of their debut album.

Pulling double duty for the show is Danger Danger frontman TED POLEY. Ted will do his own set, concentrating on some D2 rarities and solo material, plus tunes from his Poley/Rivera release. Ted will be joined by guitarist Vic Rivera and band.

JIMI JAMISON (ex-Survivor) returns from a guest appearance that brought the house down at MRF1 to perform a solo set of new solo tracks and some much loved Survivor classics. Who knows what guests might join him on stage?

VOICES OF ROCK RADIO are just that. Kevin Chalfant (The Storm, Two Fires) and Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent) and the Two Fires Band perform their best known hits before inviting former Survivor vocalist Jimi Jamison to join the fun.

CROWN OF THORNS, featuring Jean Beauvoir and Tommy Lafferty will play a rare US soil live show in support of their latest studio album and a catalogue of much loved tunes that go back to the Paul Stanley (Kiss) produced debut album.

No Chicago based show would be complete without local legends 7TH HEAVEN – the hardest working band in the Midwest and recently featured on American Idol.

Opening up Day 2 is melodic hard rockers BOMBAY BLACK, a heavy duty live act that will get the day off to a thunderous start.

Tickets for this very special event are on sale now. For full show information or to purchase tickets online, visit the festival website: http://www.melodicrockfest.com/ or call Revolution Tickets for credit card phone sales at 312-675-8025.

The event hotel for MRF2 is the Holiday Inn in Elgin. Discount rates are available by logging on to the event website.

For additional information regarding MELODICROCKFEST 2 show, please contact Andrew McNeice via e-mail at ajm@melodicrock.com or call Geoff Sands from The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin at 773-619-0441

THE GASTHAUS PRESENTS VEHICLE ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Proceeds to benefit Friends of Lords Park Zoo Fund

On Friday, April 30, Gasthaus Bar & Grill will team up with MY LAZY ELEPHANT and VEHICLE, local bands doing classic rock covers, to raise money for the Friends of Lords Park Zoo fund.

Russ Barnes, Steve Barnes, Chad Fredrickson, Samantha Parsons and John Bordsen make up My Lazy Elephant - www.myspace.com/MyLazyElephant

Scott Barnes, Steve Barnes, Tim Radloff, Sam Heckman and Tim Jones make up Vehicle - http://www.musicvehicle.com/

Show starts at 8pm. Donation buckets will be set up at the door and a $5 minimum donation will be required. Larger donations appreciated!

This special event includes:

- Great Live Music
- Prizes
- 50/50 Raffle
- Cash Bar

For more information contact The Gasthaus Bar & Grill at 15 N. Grove Avenue, 847-695-8828.


And let us not forget all the fabulous live music to choose from this weekend (April 23-25)! Check it out:

Mad Maggies
51 S. Grove
847-531-5883
http://www.madmaggies.net/

Friday, April 23
3 If By Air with Face for Radio - 5:30pm

Saturday, April 24
Lateralus - 10:30pm


The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin
200 Prairie Street
847-695-4454
http://www.roadhouseelgin.com/

Friday, April 23
First Band - 9pm
Lounge Puppets - 10pm

Saturday, April 24
First Band - 9pm
Echoes of Pink Floyd - 10pm
JakTripper - 10pm


Elgin Public House/Pub 217
219 E. Chicago Street
847-468-8810
http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

Friday, April 23
Hyperplasia (EPH)

Saturday, April 24
Bagshot Row (EPH)
50's & 60's "power pop" rock n' row

Astrobirds (Pub 217)


Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill
231 Douglas Avenue
847-695-5659
http://www.douglasstreetsportsbar.com/

Friday, April 23
Blind Roosevelts

The Gasthaus Bar & Grill
15 N. Grove Avenue
847-695-8828

Friday, April 23
Doomsday Luck with Second Seal

Saturday, April 24
The Return of Chris Musatto with The Repulsators


The Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
847-931-5900
http://www.hemmens.org/

Sunday, April 25
The Flying Karamazov Brothers - 6pm

The Flying Karamazov Brothers, named after the novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, are a continuing experiment in comedy, theatre, music and, of course, juggling. With the intention of blending the worlds of performance art, improvisation, word play, harmony, emotion and, above all, virtuosity into a unique form of theatre and entertainment, the Flying Karamazov Brothers continue to find new ways to astonish by air, by laughs and by scene. Taking their cue from Shakespeare, they bring art and accessible entertainment to the stage. Comedy is their bread and butter and they layer it on so that children of 2, or 92 will laugh at the same moment for very different reasons. Among their many accomplishments, the Flying Karamazov Brothers have won an Obie Award, and were America’s representatives of classical theatre at the Olympic Arts Festival in Los Angeles. In 2004, the Flying Karamazov Brothers were honored with an award of excellence by the International Juggling Association.

"4PLAY" is the latest show by the Flying Karamazov Brothers.

This original production is directed by Paul Magid. The show is a unique blend of nouveau cirque, visual music, dance and theatre.

Tickets on sale now at The Hemmens Box Office! Golden Circle: $50 ~ Premium: $30 ~ Main Floor: $25 ~ Balcony: $15

Visit http://www.hemmens.org/ for tickets or more information


Please call or visit each venue's website for ticket information, performance times or for any applicable cover charges.

Sherman Health to be Presenting Sponsor of 2010 4th of July Parade

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin proudly announced today that Sherman Health will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 Fourth of July Parade, which steps off at 10am at the corner of Slade and Douglas Avenue on Saturday, July 3 due to the Fourth of July holiday falling on a Sunday this year.

Parade applications are now available through the DNA’s website at http://www.downtownelgin.com/ or at the DNA Office at 2 Douglas Avenue in Elgin. Completed entrant or sponsor applications along with any applicable fees must be submitted to DNA by 5pm on Friday, May 28.

The theme of this year’s Fourth of July Parade is “Summer in the City!” Groups, organizations and businesses are encouraged to participate by submitting a parade entry that tells the story of our great City - its rich history, exciting present, and prosperous future. In addition to the regular parade float judging, a special "175th Anniversary Award" will be given to the float that best tells the story of Elgin’s rich history and a special "Eco-Elgin Award" will be given to the float that best tells the story of a "Green" Elgin - utilizing eco-friendly materials and processes for their parade entry.

Over 16,000 spectators annually attend this summertime tradition. Last year's parade featured over 130 units, 30 floats and 2,500 participants and took over 75 volunteers to coordinate. As such the Parade Committee is also actively seeking volunteers for this year’s parade. The time commitment is approximately 7am to 1pm, depending on what duty you are assigned. Volunteers are treated to a free breakfast at orientation before the parade and a free t-shirt. Please contact Sue Shipyor at the DNA Office at (847) 488-1456 or e-mail downtownelgin@gmail.com to learn more.

Downtown Live Music & Entertainment Scene - April 15-18

Had a taxing week? Unwind with some great live entertainment as this week's "Downtown Live Music & Entertainment Scene" spotlights several live acts performing throughout the Downtown Elgin area this coming weekend.


Mad Maggies
51 S. Grove
847-531-5883
http://www.madmaggies.net/

Thursday, April 15
Chester Brown with Beautiful Collision - 7pm

Friday, April 16
Trash Martini - 10:30pm

Saturday, April 17
Young and Devine with Secret Secret Dino Club, Phone Calls From Home, and This Condition - 5:30pm

Still Kickin' with Hanna Ford Band - 7:30pm


The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin
200 Prairie Street
847-695-4454
http://www.roadhouseelgin.com/

Friday, April 16
First Band - 9pm
Chasing the Day - 10pm
Rubber - 10pm

Saturday, April 17
First Band - 9pm
The Hat Guys - 10pm


Elgin Public House
219 E. Chicago Street
847-468-8810
http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

Friday, April 16
Hyperplasia

Saturday, April 17
Astrobirds


Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill
231 Douglas Avenue
847-695-5659
http://www.douglasstreetsportsbar.com/

Friday, April 17
Betty Might


The Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
847-931-5900
http://www.hemmens.org/

Saturday, April 17
Elgin Symphony Orchestra "Mickey, Yoda, Robin Hood: The Magic of Movie Music"
Family Activity - 2pm
Concert Starts - 3:30pm

Elgin Symphony Orchestra "ESO Goes to Hollywood" - 6pm

Sunday, April 18
Elgin Symphony Orchestra "ESO Goes to Hollywood" - 3:30pm

Again, we encourage you to call or visit each venue's website for ticket information, performance times or any applicable cover charges.

Also be sure to purchase your tickets for the Lords Park Zoo Fundraiser on Sunday, April 18 from 4-7pm at Rolling Knolls Country Club, 11N260 Rohrssen Road in Elgin. Renowned folk/punk duo Patchouli will be performing. For more information visit http://www.lordsparkzoo.org/.

Elgin Fourth of July Parade Apps Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2010

Elgin, IL— The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is now accepting applications for parade entrants, parade sponsors and booth sponsors for the City of Elgin’s 2010 Fourth of July Parade, which steps off at 10am at the corner of Slade and Douglas Avenue on Saturday, July 3rd due to the 4th falling on a Sunday this year.

Applications are now available through the DNA’s website at http://www.downtownelgin.com/ or at the DNA Office at 2 Douglas Avenue in Elgin. Completed entrant or sponsor applications along with any applicable fees must be submitted to DNA by 5pm on Friday, May 28.

Every year the DNA and the City of Elgin try to make the parade more entertaining and visually appealing, so if you plan to participate as an entrant, please make every effort to submit a high quality entry! The parade fee is $100 for businesses and political groups; there is no fee for not-for-profit organizations.

The theme of this year’s Fourth of July Parade is “Summer in the City!” Groups, organizations and businesses are encouraged to participate by submitting a parade entry that tells the story of our great City - its rich history, exciting present, and prosperous future. In addition to the regular parade float judging, a special "175th Anniversary Award" will be given to the float that best tells the story of Elgin’s rich history and a special "Eco-Elgin Award" will be given to the float that best tells the story of a "Green" Elgin - utilizing eco-friendly materials and processes for their parade entry.

Groups, organizations or businesses can also help to present the parade for our community while gaining exposure by becoming a parade sponsor. Sponsors are included on all marketing and promotions prior to the parade and given special recognition on parade day, depending on their level of investment. Parade sponsors may also be parade participants, and must fill out both the parade application and the sponsor commitment form. Sponsorship is available at levels of $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 or more. Booth sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations that are not able to commit the time or staff to submit a parade entry. Contact Jason Pawlowski, DNA Promotions Coordinator, at (847) 488-1456 or e-mail jpawlowski@elginil.org for more information.

Over 16,000 spectators annually attend this summertime tradition. Last year's parade featured over 130 units, 30 floats and 2,500 participants and took over 75 volunteers to coordinate. As such the Parade Committee is also actively seeking volunteers for this year’s parade. The time commitment is approximately 7am to 1pm, depending on what duty you are assigned. Volunteers are treated to a free breakfast at orientation before the parade and a free t-shirt. Please contact Sue Shipyor at the DNA Office at (847) 488-1456 or e-mail downtownelgin@gmail.com to learn more.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Downtown area. The Association's purpose is to foster a center of activity and ensure economic stability for the heart of Elgin through organization, design, promotion, and economic revitalization. If you are interested in more information on how to be part of the Downtown Neighborhood Association or would like to volunteer, please contact the office at 847-488-1456 or visit http://www.downtownelgin.org/.

Downtown Live Music & Entertainment Scene, Apr 7-11

Another week, another great line-up of live music and entertainment in Downtown Elgin!

This week's "Downtown Live Music & Entertainment Scene" features over a dozen live acts performing throughout the Downtown Elgin area. From top-notch cover bands to contemporary guitar duos to an art & music showcase and even bouts of Mixed Martial Arts, there is no excuse to stay at home this weekend! Get out and be "Scene" in Downtown!

We encourage you to call or visit each venue's website for ticket information or any applicable cover charges.


Mad Maggies
51 S. Grove
847-531-5883
http://www.madmaggies.net/

Wednesday, April 7
Jacobs Ladder - 5:30pm

Thursday, April 8
Crime in Stereo - 5:30pm

Friday, April 9
The Morning Of - 5:30pm
90s210 - 10:30pm

Saturday, April 10
Danny and The Devils - 5:30pm
Hit or Miss - 10:30pm

Sunday, April 11
The Color Morale - 5:30pm


Gasthaus ZurLinde
15 N. Grove
(847) 695-8828

Wednesday, April 7
Etherial Groove - 7:30pm


The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin
200 Prairie Street
847-695-4454
http://www.roadhouseelgin.com/

Friday, April 9
Team USA & Team Canada Mixed Martial Arts - 8:30pm

Saturday, April 10
Too White Crew Live - 10pm


Elgin Public House
219 E. Chicago Street
847-468-8810
http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

Saturday, April 10
Double D & The Sensations

Sunday, April 11
Irish Sessions


Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill
231 Douglas Avenue
847-695-5659
http://douglasstreetsportsbar.com/

Friday, April 9
Bluesheart


Martini Room
161 E. Chicago Street
847-741-0349
http://www.martiniroomelgin.com/

Sunday, April 11
Guitar Duo Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic - 8:30pm


And don't forget to check out Elgin Art Showcase's "Art on the Eighth 2010 - A Celebration of Art & Music" at the Professional Building, 164 Division Street on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 from 7-9pm. Admission is free!

Downtown Elgin 2010 Summer Events Season Announced

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin today unveiled its 2010 season of summer events entitled Summer in the City. The theme is intended to be a season-long celebration of the robust variety of events and activities Downtown Elgin has to offer during the summertime.

Summer in the City kicks off in earnest this coming May with the grand opening of the 2010 Downtown Elgin Harvest Market presented by Alexian Brothers Hospital Network. This ongoing Downtown event celebrating its tenth anniversary this season, has provided a weekly opportunity for Downtown residents and workers to enjoy a neighborhood atmosphere while shopping for primarily locally grown food and other items. Held at the Civic Center parking lot at the corner of E. Highland and Douglas Avenue, the Harvest Market runs for 20 consecutive weeks every Thursday from May 27 through October 7. Normal hours of operation are 10am-4pm. The first Thursday of each month the market is open from 10am-6pm. These first Thursday markets also will feature art exhibitors, wellness booths, chef demonstrations, and other special vendors and activities. Vendor applications are available on-line at http://www.downtownelgin.com/

Due to the July 4th holiday falling on a Sunday this year, the City’s Fourth of July Parade will be held on Saturday, July 3. The parade steps off at 9am at the corner of Slade and Douglas Avenue, continuing south on Douglas Avenue, and dispersing on Highland Avenue in Downtown Elgin. Co-sponsored by the City of Elgin, the theme of this year’s Fourth of July parade is Summer in the City. Over 16,000 spectators annually attend this summertime tradition. Last year's parade featured over 130 units, 30 floats and 2,500 participants. Parade applications will be available April 5 at http://www.downtownelgin.com/ or at the DNA office at 2 Douglas Ave in Downtown Elgin. The Parade Committee is actively seeking volunteers for this year’s parade in the areas of fundraising, entertainment, participant outreach, marketing, PR, promotions, and day-of hospitality. Please contact the DNA Office at (847) 488-1456 to learn more.

The 2010 Downtown Car & AFV (Alternative Fuel Vehicles) Show rounds out Downtown Elgin’s Summer in the City activities for 2010. Now in its fourth year, the Downtown Elgin Car & AFV Show is scheduled for September 11 from 9am-3pm at the Civic Center parking lot at the corner of E. Highland and Douglas Avenue. Last year, the show brought in over 135 vehicles and plenty of visitors and car enthusiasts. The Midwest AFV Expo, a “car-show-within-a-car-show”, debuted last year to much acclaim highlighting the new, alternative fuel technology. Visitors will see vehicles that run on electricity, hybrid technology, biodiesel, veggie oil, natural gas, e-85, propane, and pedal power. For more information, visit their website at http://www.elgincarshow.org/

The DNA is also proud to support and promote other organizations hosting events in the downtown this summer including the City of Elgin’s 32nd Annual Fox Trot, May 25; Elgin Wine Fest, May 29; Brew Fest, June 18-19; Art & Soul on the Fox, July 31-August 1; Boriqua Fest on August 14; and Fiesta Salsa which has yet to be scheduled.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Downtown area. The Association's purpose is to foster a center of activity and ensure economic stability for the heart of Elgin through organization, design, promotion, and economic revitalization. If you are interested in more information on how to be part of the Downtown Neighborhood Association or would like to volunteer, please contact the office at 847-488-1456 or visit www.downtownelgin.org

March Music Madness Abounds Downtown This Weekend

Are your brackets busted? (Northern Iowa? Cornell? Seriously?) Is it officially over for you in your office pool? Well don't put away your "Big Dancing" shoes just yet! March "Music" Madness is ready to tip off throughout Downtown Elgin and it's time to play!

Gather up your teammates and "hoop it up" with some great live bands this weekend at these Downtown Elgin hotspots:

MAD MAGGIES
51 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin
847.531.5883
http://www.madmaggies.net/

-Friday, March 26 - Victory Records with Drivers Side Impact, Victory in Numbers, Adams Last Dance, World Ends With You, Weekend FM & Dirty Flags - 5:30pm show, Cover TBD – 21+
-Friday, March 26 - Wedding Banned - 10:30pm show, $7.00 – 21+
-Saturday, March 27 - Fluid Minds - 10:30pm show, Cover TBD – 21+
-Saturday, March 27 - Highlife Band - 10:30pm show, Cover TBD – 21+
-Sunday, March 28 - The Take Outs with Car Full of Midgets, Dun Bin Had, The Regulars & Short Stop From Tokyo - 7pm show, Cover TBD – 21+

THE ROADHOUSE/MAIN EVENT
200 Prairie Street, Elgin
847.695.4454
http://www.roadhouseelgin.com/

-Thursday, March 25 - Tantric - Main Event Elgin
-Saturday, March 27 - Negative One - Main Event Elgin

GASTHAUS BAR & GRILL
15 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin
847.695.8828

-Saturday, March 27 - Blackened - Metallica Tribute with an appearance by the Miller Lite Girls!

VILLA VERONE
13 Douglas Avenue, Elgin
847.742.0263
http://www.villaverone.net/

-Thursday, March 25 - Andrew Blendermann
-Friday, March 26 - Paulinho Garcia & Solitare
-Saturday, March 27 - Bill Hudson

And be sure to come in and check out the NEW Club 13 inside Villa Verone-Elgin!

ELGIN PUBLIC HOUSE/PUB 217
219 E. Chicago Street, Elgin
847.468.8810
http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

-Friday, March 26 - HyperPlasia - Funk-Grooved Jazz Band
-Saturday, Marh 27 - AstroBirds - Great Jazz

Celebrating St. Patty's Day Downtown Elgin Style

Top o' the mornin' to you, me lads and lasses! 'Tis a fine day to be paintin' the town a nice shade of Leprechaun green, celebratin' St. Patty's Day and enjoyin' some lovely Irish fare from our Downtown Elgin establishments with food and drink specials that'll make ya feel like you've stumbled upon the Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow...and that's no malarkey!

Be sure to check out these St. Patrick's Day specials that are sure to keep your Irish eyes a smilin':

Elgin Public House

219 E. Chicago Street, Elgin

(847) 468-8810

http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

Winter's icy grip is almost past! Now would be a great time to shake off those last few icicles with an Irish coffee or a pint of Guinness; both appropriate for the month of March! Irish Beer Specials, Irish Sessions, Irish Dinner pairing and Irish music are sure to keep your Irish Eyes Smiling. Slainte to a great Irish month!

March 12 - Guinness Girls

Our kick-off to the Greenest month...yet another reason to toast with a glass of The Emerald Isle's official beer!

March 14 - Irish Sessions

Quickly becoming a staple at EPH. May the Road Rise to Meet You as you take in genuine Irish performances or join in if you wish.

March 17 - St. Patty's Day with Liberty's Teeth

It is a well known fact that Corned Beef and Bagpipes go together. Not only will you bask in authentic Irish music, but rest assured, Liberty's Teeth will be bringing the most well-known sounds of classic rock.

March 21 - Irish Flair Brunch

March 23 - Guinness and Jameson Dinner Pairing

Red Bar Winery & Bistro

74 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin

(847) 695-1659

http://www.redbarwinery.com/

You don't need the luck of the Irish to experience the best food in town! Join us for some great Irish beer and Shepherd's Pie, Irish beer and Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish beer and...Irish beer!

Food and drink specials from Friday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 17!

Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments Community Dinner

204 S. State Street, Elgin
(847) 742-2255
http://www.oakcrestatrium.org/

You are invited to join us at The Cellar Pub on Monday, March 15 at 6pm, for a "green" dinner! Fare will include:

"Everything's green" salad & soup starter table
Traditional Irish corned beef & cabbage
Crispy golden fried shrimp
Chocolate chip mint ice cream

Call for reservations. Valet parking available.


Gasthaus Bar & Grill
15 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin
(847) 695-8828

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with $3 Guinness pints, $4 Jameson shots, $3 Black & Tans or Black & Blues, $5 Irish Car Bombs, $5 Corned Beef Sandwich & Fries, beads and prizes!



Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill
231 Douglas Avenue, Elgin
(847) 695-5659
http://www.douglasstreetsportsbar.com/

Celebrate St. Patty's Day all week long with drink and food specials!

Come try our Corned Beef & Cabbage, our new Reuben Soup or perhaps some Shepherd's Pie - ALL AT SPECIAL PRICES!


Martini Room
161 E. Chicago Street, Elgin
(847) 741-0349
http://www.martiniroomelgin.com/

Go green at Martini Room's St. Patrick's Day Green Weekend by saving some "green" on all Green Martinis!

Choose from:

Mermaid - a concoction of tropical flavors including Malibu Mango and Malibu Pineapple Rum with melon liqueur and pineapple juice

Emerald Martini - Beefeater Gin shaken with melon liqueur and blue curacao, lime juice and tonic water on top

Apple Martini - apple infused vodka with sour apple schnapps

Zen Sensation Martini - citron infused vodka with Zen Green Tea liqueur and a touch of lime juice

Remember that we are open until 3am on both Friday and Saturday! Show off your Irish spirit by wearing something green and you will receive a business card worth $2 off your next visit!



Colonial Cafe
600 S. McLean Boulevard
(847) 888-3939
http://www.colonialicecream.com/

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day specials - ALL MONTH LONG - including:

Jr. Green Eggs & Ham - with scrambled egg (1), diced ham and mini pancakes (3)

Icelandic Cod on Fridays - hand battered and served with slaw

St. Patrick's Special - Corned Beef & Cabbage while supplies last on March 17 only

Green Mint Chip Shakes - available anytime!

City and Village Leaders To Unite For The Fourth Annual Mayors’ Luncheon on Tourism

Do you want to hear the leaders of 10 different communities tell how tourism is helping them through these tough times?

The Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (EACVB) will play host once again on Wednesday, March 10 to Mayors, Village Presidents, Village Administrators, and Economic Developers for the EACVB’s Fourth Annual Mayors’ Luncheon.

The luncheon provides invaluable information to business leaders and the general public about the different communities, represented by the Bureau, regarding tourism and economic development.

This year the Bureau is providing industry expert, Jan Kostner, for their special guest speaker. Jan is the Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Kostner will share how her direction has helped Illinois achieve outstanding state tourism records, with nearly 91 million domestic visitors and more than 1 million international visitors.

Mayors from ten different communities, represented by the Bureau, will be on hand to present their message on tourism, as well as goals they have in regards to economic impact, and be available to answer questions from the attendees. The Public is encouraged to attend.

The Fourth Annual Mayors’ Luncheon will be held at the Centre, Elgin starting at 11:30 am and concluding at 1:30 pm. The cost is $35.00 per person for lunch and program. Please call the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to reserve your seat at (847) 695-7540. All payments must be received before the luncheon date.

The Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau serves 13 communities in Chicagoland’s Northern Fox River Valley including Bartlett, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Marengo, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, Union, and West Dundee. Our purpose is to encourage, foster, promote and stimulate conventions and tourism in Chicagoland’s Northern Fox River Valley.

Please contact us at (847) 695-7540 or at www.northernfoxrivervalley.com for more information.

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About the Speaker: Jan Kostner
Deputy Director
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Tourism

As deputy director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Tourism (IBOT), Jan V. Kostner spearheads the state’s tourism industry marketing and development efforts, contributing to sustainable and significant economic and quality-of-life benefits for Illinois residents. Her direction has helped Illinois achieve outstanding state tourism records, with nearly 91 million domestic visitors and more than 1 million international visitors spending more than $24 billion on transportation, lodging, food, entertainment, recreation and incidentals in 2004.

Kostner has implemented a wide array of successful state tourism initiatives since her appointment in March 2003, including the creation and launch of “Illinois. Mile After Magnificent Mile,” the state’s new brand positioning--a fresh approach that has eclipsed awareness levels achieved by previous campaigns in its first year alone. She spearheaded the communications effort for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum opening in April 2005, positioning the museum and city of Springfield as a premier tourist destination. The effort generated national and international media attention and attracted more than 500,000 visitors in the first year alone. She also led the redesign and relaunch of the Illinois Web site, enjoyillinois.com, along with various niche sites that serve the sports, group tour and meeting planning industries in Illinois, to more effectively meet the needs of the changing tourism marketplace.

To help improve the state’s economic returns, Kostner makes it a priority to travel throughout Illinois on a regular basis to partner with tourism industry professionals in the development of tourism infrastructure and opportunities. These efforts have supported major tourism development and attractions statewide, including the internationally celebrated Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield and the unveiling of Jane, a rare juvenile T-Rex, in Rockford. Also under her tutelage, IBOT has implemented innovative partnerships, such as that with industry leader Expedia, that increase Illinois’ exposure nationally and directly impact travel bookings.

Kostner also oversees IBOT’s grant program, through which the Bureau returns approximately half of its overall budget to Illinois organizations and communities each year. During her tenure, IBOT has provided grants to help a variety of Illinois tourism groups succeed, including the Western Illinois Regional Tourism Development Office to help implement the Illinois Great Rivers Bike Ride; the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association to support marketing activities increasing awareness of Illinois as a premier wine-producing state and tourist destination; and the Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau to help implement a tourism management associate’s degree program at John A. Logan Community College.

Prior to joining IBOT, Kostner was a senior vice president for Chicago-based public affairs and strategic communications firm Jasculca/Terman, where she was responsible for strategic planning, new client development and company marketing. While there, her accomplishments included overseeing event marketing for various high-profile corporate, non-profit and government clients, for which she earned several industry awards, including five Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpets.

Kostner holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from New England College in Henniker, N.H. She resides in Chicago.

Info Meeting for Riverside Drive Promenade

The City of Elgin is continuing the vision for its riverfront with the start of the next phase, Riverside Drive Promenade. Downtown property and business owners, employees, residents, and interested citizens are encouraged to attend this special update meeting to learn more about the proposed improvements and construction on:

Tuesday, February 23
6 to 7 p.m.
Grand Victoria Casino
Fox River Room
250 S. Grove Ave.
Downtown Elgin

Hitchcock Design Group will present on the following topics:

• Background of the project
• Proposed improvements
• Construction process
• Schedule and funding

A question and answer session will follow the presentation with representatives from the City, DNA and Hitchcock Design Group.

Click here to download a flyer to post in your business >

Please RSVP to Tonya Hudson, DNA Executive Director, at (847) 488-1456.

Meeting room and refreshments compliments of the Grand Victoria Casino.

DNA TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS DOWNTOWN NOISE

The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) is putting together a task force to facilitate communication among downtown residents and restaurant/bar owners regarding late night noise in the downtown.


The task force’s objective will be to come up with recommendations that encourage balance between the commercial needs and the residential needs associated with doing business in and living in a downtown neighborhood district.


“We have a burgeoning nightlife. We have a growing resident community. Both play a vital and interdependent role in the revitalization of our downtown,” said Tonya Hudson, DNA executive director. “This is the perfect time to talk about long-term planning that allows both to continue to grow and complement each other.”


Downtown residents and business owners are encouraged to apply to serve on this task force. The deadline to apply is March 3, with the first meeting scheduled for the week of March 8.

Click here to download the task force application >

For more information, please contact Tonya Hudson, DNA executive director, (847) 488-1456 or thudson@elginil.org.

Live Music in Downtown Elgin

Douglas Street Sports Bar and Grill, 231 Douglas Avenue – 847-695-5659
Blues Heart – Friday, February 19
Blind Roosevelt – Friday, February 26
Live Dueling Pianos – Saturday, February 27
http://www.douglasstreetsportsbar.com/

Elgin Public House, 219 East Chicago Street – 847-468-8810
QBalls - Saturday, February 20
Stormcrow – Saturday, February 27
http://www.elginpublichouse.com/

Gasthaus Zur Linde, 15 North Grove Avenue – 847-695-8828
Shy Town Kill & The Astronaut King
Circus & the Fog, The Love Shots & The Mustard Men – Friday, February 19
The Blizzard of Ozz & The Blessed Hellride – Saturday, February 20
My Lazy Elephant – Friday, February 26
Throwback & The John Engleman band – Saturday, February 27

Mad Maggies, 51 South Grove – 847-531-5883
The Neverly Brothers – Friday, February 19, $10 Cover.
FNR – Saturday, February 20, $6 Cover.
http://www.madmaggies.net/

The Roadhouse, 200 Prairie Street – 847-695-4454
Prezence – The Led Zepplin Show & Arra - Saturday, February 20, Cover
Saliva, Silverstone & Heart-Set Self Destruct – Thursday, February 25, Cover
Red Woody & Friction – Friday, February 26, Cover
Hi Infidelity – Saturday, February 27, Cover
http://www.roadhouseelgin.com/

5,000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FEB 20-21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2010

Contact: Major Kenneth Nicolai
847.494.4692


5,000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP PACKAGE
ONE MILLION MEALS FOR HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS

(ELGIN, IL — Feb. 11, 2010) -- The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help package one million meals for survivors of the January 12 earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Army is partnering with the City of Elgin and Elgin-area businesses to package meal ingredients, which include rice, soy protein, freeze-dried vegetables, and 21 vitamins and minerals, for shipment to Haiti.

Approximately 5,000 volunteers are needed for the two-day food packaging event, to be held Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21, at the former Seigle’s Home and Building Center, 1600 Big Timber Road in Elgin. Saturday hours are 9 AM to 6 PM; Sunday hours are 1 PM to 6 PM.

Residents who can donate two hours of their time on either day should visit www.salarmyelgin.org to register. Registration is required, since it may not be possible to accommodate volunteers who show up the day of the event. We also request help for meeting local needs. Please bring canned food to donate to the food pantry that is supporting 160-200 families every Friday in Elgin. A canned food drop box will be present at this event.

The Salvation Army has had a presence in Haiti since 1950, with more than 700 Army officers and staff operating schools, clinics, a hospital, children’s homes and feeding programs.
The United Nations has designated The Salvation Army as the “lead agency” responsible for the care of 20,000 earthquake survivors living in makeshift tents or out in the open near the Army’s main compound in Port-au-Prince. The Army is providing food, water and medical services to this group.

2010 Harvest Market Applications Are Available

Come one, come all. The 2010 Harvest Market season will soon be upon us, so this season's applications are available for all who are interested and that fit with this year's guidelines. Download Application.

Update Meeting on Downtown Streetscape Construction Project to be Held February 9

Review of Phase 3 and Preview of Phase 4 to Be Presented

The public is invited to attend a special update meeting regarding the Downtown Streetscape Construction project on Tuesday, February 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grand Victoria Casino’s Fox River Room, located at 250 S. Grove Ave. in Downtown Elgin.

Brian Fairwood, TranSystems Project Director, will present a review of Phase 3 construction, including a “before and after” presentation, and a preview of Phase 4, including the construction schedule for 2010. Representatives from TranSystems, the City and the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) will be available to answer questions.

Interested citizens are encouraged to sign up for weekly construction updates sent via email at www.DowntownElgin.com or visit www.DowntownElgin.info to stay up-to-date on downtown traffic detours, street closures and other important information.

For more information, please contact the DNA at (847) 488-1456 or email downtownelgin@gmail.com.

DNA Seeks Promotions Coordinator

POSITION OPENING

Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin
Promotions Coordinator


SUMMARY:

The Promotions Coordinator plans, organizes, markets and executes successful special events and promotional activities for Downtown Elgin. The Coordinator also utilizes knowledge of current graphic design software to produce compelling visual and written content for ads, promotions, website, and social networking purposes.

These special events include but are not limited to the July 4th Parade, Harvest Market, the Downtown Elgin Car & AFV Show and Window Wonderland. Promotional activities include but are not limited to restaurant/retail promotions coordinated with performances at the Hemmens Cultural Center or other downtown festivals and events, hosting exhibit booths and creating materials promoting Downtown at non-DNA functions, neighborhood outreach tours, etc.

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule and many evening and weekend hours.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Works collaboratively with volunteer committees to plan, organize and execute DNA special events and promotional activities.

· Coordinates and hosts all volunteer event committee meetings; works with committee chairs to create agendas and other meeting materials.

· Collaborates with Executive Director and volunteer committees to provide in-house graphic design and written content for all flyers/posters, invitations, event branding materials, email campaigns, website content and other promotional materials.

· Works closely with ED to create and manage special event budgets; ensures event committees operate within established budgetary restrictions.

· Creates and manages cost effective marketing and promotional strategies for special event print, broadcast and social media, collaborating with other organizations and special events when applicable.

· Writes and distributes press releases and other communications materials; posts press releases and events to local web sites as well DNA’s web site and social media sites.

· Responsible for maintaining, editing and managing DNA website and all electronic media including weekly e-newsletter and all social media networking sites.

· Solicits potential sponsors for DNA special events; creates and distributes sponsor packets that are designed for each event.

· Develops and enhances working relationships with City staff, various organizations, non-profit groups, service clubs and businesses.

· Prepares written reports, presentations and evaluations on special events.

· Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to manage constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
· Proactive; anticipates needs and works to meet them.
· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
· Professional appearance and demeanor.
· Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
· Reliable and punctual.
· Excellent computer skills.
· Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher.
· Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
· Familiarity with website content management systems and social media applications
· Ability to lift and carry up to 45lbs.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelors degree in advertising, graphic design, marketing, communications or related field or equivalent experience.
· 1-2 years graphic design and/or marketing work experience.
· Not-for-profit experience preferred, but not required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The primary duties of this job are performed in a professional office environment or an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions. Employees are expected to utilize their personal vehicles for the transport of equipment and materials related to special event set-up and take-down.


SALARY & BENEFITS:

This is a full-time position with an annual salary commensurate to experience. DNA pays 80% of the employee’s premium for health, dental, and life insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

To apply for this position, please send an email with a cover letter, resume and list of references attached by Friday, February 12 to:

Tonya Hudson
Executive Director
Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin
thudson@elginil.org

We are not accepting applications by mail. For questions on this position, please call the DNA Office at (847) 488-1456.

Quiznos 2010 Social Promo

Get 10% off any order over $5 at Quiznos Subs in downtown Elgin, 59 Douglas Ave, January 11-17 only!

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

Use #DNA2010 to comment about your experiences on FB, Twitter, Foursquare or the DNA blog.

Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant's 2010 Social Promo

Don't miss Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant's 2010 Social Promo: 2 glasses of wine for $10 with any entree purchase! Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant is located at 11 Douglas Ave in downtown Elgin. January 11-17 only!

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

Use #DNA2010 to comment about your experiences on FB, Twitter, Foursquare or the DNA blog.

Fusion Mind Body Studio's 2010 Social Promo

Yoga for 2 for $10 OR 2 Yoga classes for just $10, Bring 3 friends to Yoga class and receive 10% off class packages and memberships. Fusion Mind Body Studio is located within Simple Balance Holistic Center at 221 E Chicago St in downtown Elgin.

After your Yoga class, be sure to comment about your experience on FB, Twitter, Foursquare or the DNA blog using #2010.

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

Tongue N Chic Dental Boutique's 2010 Social Promo

$10 dental exams at Tongue N Chic Dental Boutique, 14 Douglas Ave. This is the most enjoyable dental exam you will ever have! Tongue N Chic is a dental office with a twist on optimal dental care. Learn more about this unique downtown dental boutique at http://www.tonguenchic-dental.com/

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

Martini Room's 2010 Social Promo

One week only, January 11-17, buy 2 $10 martinis and receive a $2 off drink coupon for your next visit to Martini Room, 161 E Chicago St in downtown Elgin.

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

The Centre of Elgin's 2010 Social Promo

A new year, a new you! Get a 10-day trial membership at the Centre of Elgin for just $20.10. New members only. The Centre is located at 100 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin.

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

Elgin Books' 2010 Social Promo

Get a small coffee and a muffin or cookie for just $2.01 at Elgin Books, 209 E Chicago St in downtown Elgin, PLUS 20% off $10 or more of books! One week only January 11-17!

Check out the other great downtown deals open only to social media users here.

Simple Balance Holistic Center's 2010 Social Promo

January 11-17 only, get 10% off products and services of $20 or more at Simple Balance Holistic Center, 221 E Chicago St.

Click here to see the other downtown deals happening this week only!

Kim's Black Belt Academy's 2010 Social Promo

Build confident kids with classes at Kim's Black Belt Academy at 5 S Spring St! Sign up January 11-17 to get 20% off their Beginner program (new students only) and 10% off all merchandise!

Click here to see the other downtown deals happening this week only!

Elgin Public House's 2010 Social Promo

Stop in Elgin Public House at 219 E. Chicago for $2.01 off of any bill of $20.10 or more. Be sure to mention you found this special via social media. Check out their daily food and drink specials too!

May not combine with any coupons, gift certificates, and may not combine with Monday 1/2 of burger nite. Dine in only.

Click here to see the other downtown deals happening this week only!

Toom Toom Thai's 2010 Social Promo

Stop in downtown Elgin's new Thai restaurant,, Toom Toom Thai at 23 S. Grove Ave., January 11-17 and get this special offer only open to social media users:

Buy 2 entrees and get 1 free egg roll or potsticker OR 1/2 off a 3rd entree!

Remember to use #DNA2010 in your FB or Twitter status update, or when you check in through Foursquare!

Click here to see the other downtown deals happening this week only!

Domani Cafe's 2010 Social Promo

Stop in Domani Cafe at 109 E Highland for 2 sandwiches for just $10. This week only during DNA2010 social promo week, Jan 11-17.

Tom's Auto Clinic's 2010 Social Promo

Get a complete oil change and 27-point inspection for just $20.10 at Tom's Auto Clinic, 264 Prairie St, Jan 11-17!

Check out the other great downtown deals this week at www.downtownelgin.blogspot.com.

Remember, this is a ONE WEEK ONLY social media promo running Jan 11-17. Mention where you saw the promo to get the deals, then comment on your downtown experience on Facebook, Twitter or the DNA blog using #DNA2010.

Salon Couture's 2010 Social Promo

$20 off services of $100 Jan 11-17!

Check out the other "2010" downtown deals below!

Share them with your friends through Facebook by using the "Share" button from the DNA blog at www.downtownelgin.blogspot.com.

Keeney's "2010" Social Promo

Stop in Keeney's Sporting Goods & PK's Antiques at 19 Douglas Ave for 20% off Football equipment and antique glassware.

Check out the rest of the downtown deals below and use #DNA2010 to comment about your experiences on Facebook and Twitter.

Win a Rediscover Downtown Elgin T-shirt

During the week of Jan 11-17, as you take advantage of the "2010" Social Promo offers in downtown Elgin, use #DNA2010 in your comments about your experiences! All those who post comments will be entered in a drawing to win a Rediscover Downtown Elgin T-shirt! The drawing will be Jan 20 at 10AM and will be announced through social media, of course.

DNA 2010 Social Promo - Here are the Specials!

Be a part of our social media experiment, explore Downtown Elgin and ring in the new year with great deals and specials!

Here’s how it works:

• Become a DNA Facebook Fan, Twitter Follower or Foursquare User (fans and followers will get updates on specials throughout the week)
  


• Share the great deals with your friends, fans and followers through your own social networks.



• Visit as many of the participating businesses during the week of January 11-17 as you can cram in.



• Be sure to mention to the business owner, clerk or server where you heard about the offer.



• Post your feedback about where you went and your experience there via social media using #DNA2010. All those who post comments using this hashtag will be entered in a drawing to win a Rediscover Downtown Elgin t-shirt. We will announce the 3 winners via social media on 01/20/10 at 10AM!
  

Here are the "2010" offers!

Salon Couture
176 E Chicago
$20 OFF $100 in services
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Elgin-IL/Salon-Couture/100628841348?ref=ts

Simple Balance Holistic Center
221 E Chicago
10% off Simple Balance products and services of $20 or more
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simple-Balance-Holistic-Center/78029754158

Elgin Public House
219 E Chicago
$2.01 off of any bill of $20.10 or more
May not combine with any coupons, gift certificates, and may not combine with Monday 1/2 of burger nite. Dine in only.
http://www.facebook.com/#/elgin.publichouse?ref=profile
http://twitter.com/ElginPublicHous

Elgin Books
209 E Chicago
20% off of $10 or more of books
Small coffee and a muffin or cookie $2.10
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/elgin-illinois/elgin-books/125155879758?ref=ts

Martini Room
161 E Chicago
Buy 2 (two) $10 martinis and receive $2 off drink coupon for next Martini Room visit
Every Monday in 2010 Martinis* are $2 off (ultra premium spirits excluded)
http://www.facebook.com/#/martini.room?ref=ts

The Centre of Elgin
100 Symphony
10 day trial membership for $20.10
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Elgin-IL/The-Centre-of-Elgin/134232195968?ref=ts

Toms Auto Clinic
264 Prairie St
$20.10 Oil Change and 27-point inspection
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Elgin-IL/Toms-Auto-Clinic/249140317447?ref=ts

Keeney’s
19 Douglas Ave
20% of glassware
20% of football merchandise
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Elgin-IL/Keeneys-Sporting-Goods-PKs-Antiques/307772540471?ref=ts

Tongue N' Chic Dental Boutique
14 Douglas Ave
$10 dental exams
http://www.facebook.com/#/tongue.n.chic?ref=search&sid=628298668.252212048..1

Fusion Mind Body Studio
221 E Chicago St
Yoga for 2 for $10 or 2 Yoga classes for just $10. Bring 2 friends to Yoga class and receive 10% off class packages or membership.

Kim’s Black Belt Academy
5 S Spring St
20% off our Beginner Program (new students only)
10% off all Merchandise

Quiznos
59 Douglas Ave
10% off any order over $5
Not including sale items and every day value, torpedoes, bullets and sammies.

Domani Café Ave
109 E Highland
2 sandwiches for $10
Excludes paninis

ANDERSEN'S
27 N Grove Ave
10% OFF any purchase of $20 or more
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Elgin-IL/Andersens-Trophies-and-Wedding-Invitations/250021160495?ref=search&sid=628298668.1640092960..1

Toom Toom Thai
23 S Grove Ave
Buy 2 entrées get 1 free egg roll or pot sticker OR ½ off a 3rd entrée

Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant
11 Douglas Ave
2 glasses of wine for $10 with any entree purchase

The Roadhouse/Main Event Elgin
200 Prairie St
Food Specials:
Pick any 2 for $10:
10” Cheese Pizza
Buffalo Wings
Smokehouse Nachos
Chicken Tenders
Spinach Dip
Roadhouse Burger
BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich (grilled, Cajun, or bbq)
Drink Specials:
Any 2 Bombs for $10
2 Roadhouse Wranglers for $10
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Elgin-IL/Roadhouse/143070334677?ref=ts

Chicago Bandits
Home office located at 74 S. Grove
20 VIP seats for $10 dollars each!
www.facebook.com/chicagobandits
www.twitter.com/npfbandits

DNA 2010 Social Promo to Launch January 11

A new year calls for new ideas.

During the week of January 11-17, the DNA will launch an all-social media promotion for downtown businesses.

The promotion features offers that are combinations of 2010. For example, 2 dinner entrees for $20.10. Or $2 off a purchase of $10 or more.

The promotion is being pushed solely through social media, starting here with this blog post, continuing through Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, and going, well, as far as the social media world wants to take it.

We will post the 2010 offers on January 11. DNA blog followers, Facebook fans and Twitter followers will be the first to see the promotions!

Here’s how it works:

• Become a DNA Facebook Fan, Twitter Follower or Foursquare User*** (fans and followers will get updates on specials throughout the week)
  
• Share the great deals with your friends, fans and followers through your own social networks.
  
• Visit as many of the participating businesses during the week of January 11-17 as you can cram in.
  
• Be sure to mention to the business owner, clerk or server where you heard about the offer.
  
• Post your feedback about where you went and your experience there via social media using #DNA2010. All those who post comments using this hashtag will be entered in a drawing to win a Rediscover Downtown Elgin t-shirt. We will announce the 3 winners via social media on 01/20/10 at 10AM!

Be a part of our social media experiment, explore Downtown Elgin and ring in the new year with great deals and specials!

*** Never heard of Foursquare? It's a location based social network to let others in your network know where you are (only when you want them to know). You get points for check-ins, unlock badges for visiting certain businesses (e.g. gyms, restaurants, bars) and can obtain "mayorship" by checking in at a location two times. Downtown Elgin consumers can check in at the participating businesses to unlock secret discounts only available to Foursquare users.

Window Wonderland Pictures & Survey

Here are some feel good Window Wonderland pictures for you all to enjoy!

Also if you attended or took part in Window Wonderland feel free to fill out our brief 10 question Window Wonderland survey by this Monday.

Happy Holidays to All!

Window Wonderland Contest Winners

The Downtown Neighborhood Association’s 11th Annual Window Wonderland contest, with the theme of “Home for the Holidays,” had record numbers of window entries with over 40 windows being decorated, up 25% from last year. This year’s window decorating contest winners are:

•People’s Choice Ribbon – Episcopal Church of the Redeemer for 25 S. Grove
•Most Creative Ribbon – Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick for 50. S. Grove
•Most Thematic Ribbon – Southwest Area Neighbors for 51 S. Grove Avenue
•Best Paint Job Ribbon – Red Bar Winery & Bistro for 74 S. Grove Avenue
•Best Window Display Ribbon – Gifford Park Association for 164 E. Chicago
•Best Rediscovering Downtown Elgin Window Ribbon – Douglas Street Sports Bar & Grill for 231 Douglas
•Student – First Prize – NENA Kids for 8 Douglas Avenue
•Student – Second Prize - Episcopal Church of the Redeemer for 25 S. Grove •Open – First Prize – YWCA for 220 E. Chicago Street
•Open – Second Prize – Gifford Park Association for 164 E. Chicago Street
•Business – First Prize – Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick for 50. S. Grove
•Business – Second Prize – Ravenheart Coffee at 176 E. Chicago Street.

Windows ranged from holiday nostalgia to winter scenes, to cozy vignettes to tropical holidays, and even displays made out of food. Windows may be viewed around Downtown Elgin until Christmas.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association’s event was sponsored in part by The City of Elgin, Country Financial, and Hampton, Lenzini, & Renwick. For further questions about Window Wonderland or the planning for this event in 2010 please call 847.488.1456.

Downtown Elgin’s Window Wonderland “Home for the Holidays” was one of many activities happening in and around downtown Elgin this past weekend and is part of the city-wide, nonprofit celebration of the holidays for the months of November and December. For further information go to www.elginhomefortheholidays.com

Window Wonderland (& All of its Offerings) Tomorrow!

No more time to procrastinate, it's time to whip out the passports you have picked up this past week or print them from our website and map your day tomorrow.

I have found that there are three kinds of people that will attend this event...

First type, has probably already mapped out the attractions they want to see, the specific time entertainment is showing(like Books at Sunset's Polar Express at 2pm), is having lunch and dinner in Downtown Elgin (even made reservations), and will probably shop while their husband takes the kids to see one of the animal attractions (sledding dogs, live nativity, reindeer) for the third time.

Second type, has to see a little bit of everything and will not only go to Window Wonderland, but will go to the Kim's Black Belt Academy breakfast 9-11am, will donate a toy and canned food to Salvation Army in their bright red collection barrels, eat lunch in Downtown, go on the NENA House Tour, will grab a coffee, finish Window Wonderland with their picture of Santa, have dinner, and then go to the Elgin Symphony's night concert.

Third type, will decide to come last minute, be surprised all that is hiding in Downtown Elgin at 30 passport stops, 10 extra attractions, 41 windows in the Window Wonderland contest, and will probably make some impulse buys, along with great buys and specials through the various discounts being offered by retailers and restaurants. (Check out the passport link for more info)

Whichever one you are, I can't wait to all types tomorrow on a thirty something degree weather with some sun!!

Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal

Dear Downtown Property/Business Owners,
As the forecast is calling for snow over the next few days, please be advised that the City's downtown sidewalk snow removal services will be reduced for 2009-2010.

Downtown property/business owners are responsible for clearing snow from their sidewalks and piling it on the curbline (not in the street). The City will remove the mounds of snow at the curb as time allows. The City plans to use restitution workers to assist in downtown snow removal when possible.

The City will continue to clear sidewalks adjacent to City properties, in the City parks, across the bridges, and at handicapped crosswalks, as well as sidewalks in front of vacant properties.

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we can continue to keep Downtown Elgin looking great for the holiday season.

If you are in need of a shovel, shop local at Ace Hardware at the corner of Spring and Kimball.

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We have put together a short list of snow removal service companies in Elgin who have the capabilities, availability and equipment to handle downtown sidewalk/alley snow removal in the case that you need it. The list was compiled by referrals from property owners/managers.

I have called each of these companies to verify their capabilities and to make sure that they are licensed and insured. All are open to giving multi-business discounts.

Martinez Family Landscaping
717 Linden Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 429-1800

Tecza Environmental Group
12N442 Switzer Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3320

Tovar Snow Professional
31377 Spaulding Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0080

The DNA is not endorsing any of these companies, nor do we have personal experience working with any of them. This is merely a resource list. We hope you find this information helpful.

Operation Elgin Homefront & Salvation Army Donations at Downtown Elgin’s Window Wonderland

In conjunction with Downtown Elgin’s 11th Annual Window Wonderland, Operation Elgin Homefront and the Salvation Army will be collecting donations for military personal and local civilians on Saturday, December 12, 11am – 5pm. Enjoying local business specials and unique attractions already at Window Wonderland, families will have the opportunity to give donations at various drop-off locations in the Downtown vicinity.

Operation Elgin Homefront is a partnership between Books at Sunset, the American Legion Post 57 and the VFW Post 1307 to engage a new generation in sustaining the troops overseas via communications and hard-to-find supplies. The hope is that soldiers stationed overseas, under physical duress with many experiencing financial, as well as family sacrifices, would beyond a doubt, realize their own community, young and old, remembers. On December 12, along with collection boxes, monetary donations can be made at Mad Maggie’s (51 South Grove) where there will be WW II themed music and performances, as well as an area for card & letter writing and creating snowflakes for all ages. There will also be an “Overseas Soldier’s Wish List” up in S. Grove window at Mad Maggie’s over the Thanksgiving holiday and will be on the Downtown Neighborhood Association’s website, http://www.downtownelgin.org/ after December 1. For further info contact Books at Sunset at 847.888.1860.

Also on December 12, in Downtown Elgin, the Salvation Army will have 20 large red collection cans at various passport stops in Downtown Elgin for the public to donate unwrapped new toys for children twelve and under, along with non perishable canned or boxed food from 11am – 5pm. Their canteen, serving hot chocolate and Sanfillipo nuts, will be located on the corner of South Grove Avenue and Fulton Street, their collection kettle near the Reindeer in the Civic Center Parking Lot, and their Brass quartet will be playing at the Gail Borden Public Library from 2-4pm. For more information call the Downtown Neighborhood Association office at 847.488.1456.

Buddings of Holiday Color From This Past Weekend

Check out some of the Window Wonderland competition windows that were decorated over the weekend! But don't judge them yet, as most are still being added to and worked on, or will be done over Thanksgiving.

So make sure you come out to vote Dec. 5-12 for your favorite window, by picking up a passport & ballot at participating businesses, the Gail Borden Public Library and Centre. Completed ballots can be dropped off at the Downtown Neighborhood Association's office at 2 Douglas Avenue through their mail slot.

Check out the complete list of windows and schedule of activities and attractions at www.downtownelgin.org after November 25!

Stay “Home for the Holidays” With Downtown Elgin’s Window Wonderland

One does not need to go far to have all of North Pole’s offerings at their doorstep. Downtown Elgin’s 11th Annual Window Wonderland will have all the holiday fixings on Saturday, December 12, 11am – 5pm. There will be live reindeer, chestnuts roasting, Polar express reading, a Christmas Queen, a Live Nativity scene, Ten Thousand Villages Bazaar, free ice skating and heated trolley rides, dog teams mushing around Downtown Elgin, the jolly Santa Claus himself and much more!

Plus there will be a fun-filled passport taking families to 35+ passport stops throughout Downtown Elgin where businesses and community groups will be offering goodies and/or special discounts, along with musical entertainment and activities. The more stops you go to the more offerings are available to you – free picture with Santa after 10 stops and a 50% coupon to a Elgin Symphony Orchestra Concert in the 2009 – 2010 season after 20 stops. Not sure of how you can get your family to all of these stops? Start early on December 5 as eight businesses will be stamping already – get your passport at participating businesses, the Gail Borden Public Library, the City of Elgin’s Tree Lighting ceremony, the Centre, or going to “It’s a Wonderful Life” a live radio play at the Hemmens that day.

Lastly there will be a competitive Window Wonderland contest of 35+ windows for the public to vote on their favorite “Home for the Holidays” themed window for the People’s Choice Award ribbon. These windows will also have a panel of judges who will choose 1st and 2nd place winners competing in the Student, Open, and Business categories and ribbons for the most Thematic, Creative, etc.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association’s event is sponsored in part by The City of Elgin, Country Financial, and Hampton, Lenzini, & Renwick. For more information about Window Wonderland call 847.488.1456 or go to www.downtownelgin.com.

Downtown Elgin’s Window Wonderland “Home for the Holidays” is one of many activities happening in and around downtown Elgin on December 12 and is part of the city-wide, nonprofit celebration of the holidays for the months of November and December. Some of these events are the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holiday “concerts at the Hemmens (www.elginsymphony.org ) and Midwest Dance Collective performing the Nutcracker at 1:30pm at the Elgin Art Showcase, Heartland Voices concerts at First United Methodist Church (www.heartlandvoices.org) , NENA’s “Home for the Holiday Tour” at various Downtown residences (www.nenaofelgin.org) , and Kim’s Black Belt Academy’s Toys for Tots Breakfast at their 5 S. Spring location. For further information go to www.elginhomefortheholidays.com

History Meets Progress

Resurfacing of Douglas Avenue is underway! I snapped a couple pics of the old brick streets that have been hiding under the asphalt. Cool stuff.

For more information on the Downtown Streetscape Project, visit http://www.downtownelgin.info/.

Sign up to receive weekly construction updates via email here. Click on "Join the Top Ten Mailing List," then choose "Downtown Streetscape Construction Update."

Rediscover Downtown Elgin Walking Tour VI

Tomorrow, Jerri McCue, Downtown Neighborhood Association board member and owner of Ravenheart Coffee, will be leading the fourth and last walking tour of the year through Downtown Elgin, specifically on Douglas Avenue and South Spring Street. Tour goers will be lead through many retail and restaurants businesses like Keeney’s Sporting Goods, Villa Verone, Bangkok House, Kim’s Black Belt Academy, Rancho Vargas, Al’s Café & Creamery, Elgin Pianos, Tongue N Chic, WRMN, and Shockey Jewelers! The public is welcome to enjoy this FREE event by meeting at the Harvest Market location, the Civic Center parking lot at the corner of Douglas Avenue and East Highland. In case of rain bring an umbrella, as most of the tour will be inside. For more information contact Jennifer at 847.488.1456 or e-mail jbenson@elginil.org.

Power Outage in Downtown Area on Thursday

**** Special Alert from the Downtown Neighborhood Association ****

Power Outage in Downtown Area on Thursday

Commonwealth Edison is doing work on a transformer near Fountain Square Condos on Thursday, October 8 from 9am to 1pm.

The following buildings/units may experience power outages
lasting 1/2 hour to 1-1/2 hours during this time:

101 E CHICAGO ST
22 S SPRING ST
23 S GROVE AVE
24-26 S GROVE
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If you received a call from ComEd earlier in the week and your address is not on this list,
you will most likely not be affected by this outage.

Thank you for your understanding.

Downtown Neighborhood Association