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DIY wood sign workshop opens in Evanston

May 2, 2018

Workshops at Board & Brush — a wood sign creative studio that opened in Evanston on Saturday — are “kind of like a party,” said co-owner Shannon Valko. “We have loud music and music videos...

Arts Council event to connect artists to Evanston community

September 25, 2014

The city's Arts Council will host its second Open Studios Evanston art walk in October, opening studios and galleries for free to the public to view artwork and enjoy live performances. The purpose...

Bottle & Bottega hosts grand opening of Evanston location

October 17, 2013

Spending an evening making art is something John Cmarko wouldn't normally do. But 10 minutes into painting a cup of coffee, the Rogers Park resident said he was having fun. “It’s good to get out...

Q-and-A with Bottle & Bottega Evanston owner Lynette Martin

October 16, 2013

A brush and a bottle are all you need to succeed at Bottle & Bottega, Evanston's newest art-and-wine event store. The concept is simple: Guests do no more than bring a bottle of wine, then are taken...

Evanston small businesses collaborate in wake of closings

November 29, 2012

With the holidays approaching, the spotlight has shifted to Evanston’s newest small businesses, which will either sail smoothly into the new year or sink like other shops before them. In an effort to...

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