WHEN: Wednesday May 9thth 9-6pm Noon Program
WHERE: Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington

Celebrate World Fair Trade day and Chicago’s achievement of “Fair Trade City” status, that links Chicago to more than 1000 other fair trade cities across the globe. The event, co-sponsored by Chicago Fair Trade and City’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, will feature a global marketplace with 20 fair trade vendors selling products that protect the environment and pay producers a living wage, interactive activities and West African drum music. Details of Chicago’s new Fair Trade Tour will be announced.

Noon Program features remarks by Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Weigert and the South African Consulate. Jerome McDonnell, host of WBEZ’s World View will emcee. www.chicagofairtrade.org
For more information contact njones@chicagofairtrade.org or 312-212-1760

Shop jewelry, bags, scarves, and other gifts crafted by survivors of human trafficking and displaced women living in the conflict regions of Northern Uganda. All proceeds go towards poverty relief initiatives.

WHAT: Holiday pop-up store featuring over 20 shops under one roof! Shop for the holidays from local businesses featuring jewelry, fine art, apparel, home décor, antiques, gourmet treats, photography, fair trade, and more!

WHEN: Open 6 weeks only! From November 22 to December 31.

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11-7. Friday: 11-8. Saturday: 11-7. Sunday: 11-6
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve: 11-3. Thanksgiving and Christmas: CLOSED

WHERE: 1636 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 (between Davis and Church)

Travel: Purple Line El stop to Davis, or Evanston Metra train station are both within two blocks of the store. There is metered parking on Orrington Ave, and public Self-Park lots nearby on both Sherman and Church Streets.
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The Andersonville Galleria is opening a holiday pop-up shop in the middle of downtown Evanston, featuring art and gifts from over 20 local artists and specialty retailers. Open November 22nd through December 31st, this unique shop provides a great way to support local artists and businesses as you do your holiday shopping this year.

Stop by for a gourmet tasting from one of our specialty food vendors, meet the artists, designers, and entrepreneurs behind our products, and shop a wide array of original art and unique gifts all in one location.

The Andersonville Galleria’s permanent location at 5247 N. Clark Street has served as retail home for more than 100 Chicago-based businesses over the past four years. Acting as a business incubator for local artists and entrepreneurs, the Andersonville Galleria provides a model for local businesses supporting each other to be successful in a challenging economy.

Products include handmade jewelry, apparel and local fashion, hats & scarves, handbags, bath & body, home accessories, glasswork, candles, ornaments, gourmet treats, fine art prints, paintings, photography, fair trade, and much more!

Open 6 weeks only – DON’T MISS OUT on a fantastic way to support local enterprises and find something perfectly unique for everyone on your list this holiday season!

Friday, November 18th - 5pm to 9pm
Saturday, November 19th - 10am to 5pm
Sunday, November 20th - 11am to 4pm

From the Cornucopia website
For over 20 years, the WCE’s annual gift fair has been a go-to source for unique home decor, apparel, children’s clothing and accessories, gourmet foods and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Nearly 60 local and regional artisans will be selling their handcrafted and specialty items at this juried event.

All proceeds from Cornucopia benefit Evanston and local non- profits.
The Woman’s Club of Evanston continues to make a difference in our community.

Please see the Cornucopia website
for more information.

Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13
10 am to 4 pm,
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL

Thursday, November 10, 2011
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Hosted by the International Interior Design Association, Illinois Chapter

Located at the Knoll showroom at the Merchandise Mart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1111
Chicago, IL 60654

Join us for this fun night of mingling and shopping for a good cause!
No RSVP or Pre-Registration is required for this event.
A suggested donation of $10 will be accepted at the door.

DONATIONS BENEFIT DESIGNS FOR DIGNITY. Designs for Dignity believes that the built environment can have a transformative impact on the experience of those seeking support. Often, those who could benefit the most from good design have the least access to it. Their Mission is to engage the design community and all of its resources to respond to this need.

This is always a fun event - hope to see you there!