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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Swantiques, a Skokie-based vintage furniture warehouse, opened a pop-up store on Main Street in Evanston that will shutter Dec. 10.

Swantiques shows promise of pop-up retail in Evanston and beyond

November 13, 2023

For visitors of Swantiques on Main Street, the store’s display of mid-century modern furniture may seem timeless — but its pop-up retail format is just as timely. The Skokie-based vintage furniture...

Paintings and knicknacks sit in a white three-sided structure.

A breakdown of some of the arts Evanston has to offer

August 15, 2021

Looking for a play to watch? A gallery to walk through? A concert to attend? Evanston has got it all — if you know where to look. After over a year of virtual performances, dive back into the thrill...

A circle logo. The bottom says “Plant Shop Evanston.” Above it is two plants and an orange dot, resembling a sun.

Backlot Coffee to close coffee service at Sherman Ave. location, open plant shop in its place

May 27, 2021

From beans to greens, Backlot Coffee is transforming. The cafe will end its coffee service at its Sherman Ave. location this Sunday and transition the space into a plant shop, the business announced Monday. Owners...

Swantiques pop-up shop, 518 Main St. Owner and Evanston resident Lora Swanson discusses the impact of the pandemic on her shop. Amid COVID-19 restrictions, Swanson said she’s seeing a larger turnout than she had expected.

Evanston pop-up shop Swantiques features vintage and antique furnishings

October 20, 2020

As cold weather sets in and residents spend more time indoors, the Swantiques pop-up shop offers shoppers an opportunity to fill their spaces with antique, vintage and mid-century furnishings. Swantiques,...

Swantiques pop-up shop, 518 Main St. Owner and Evanston resident Lora Swanson discusses the impact of the pandemic on her shop. Amid COVID-19 restrictions, Swanson said she’s seeing a larger turnout than she had expected.

New Evanston pop-up store features antiques, home accessories

November 7, 2017

Lora Swanson, the owner of antique business Swantiques, said her parents took her to flea markets and antique stores as a child. As she learned about the history and age of various pieces from the vendors,...

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