It's Thursday! Let's Dance

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FOR IMMEDIATE USE  May 27, 2009

CONTACT:  LOIS ROEWADE
                       EVENTMAKERS
                       847-328-5864
                       lroewade@comcast.net   
               www.evmark.org

IT'S THURSDAY!  LET'S DANCE IN DOWNTOWN EVANSTON!

Like to dance? Want to learn how to do some basic steps to the most popular rhythms?  Come to IT'S THURSDAY!, the only outdoor dance floor north of downtown Chicago!

Now in its tenth year, It's Thursday! dates are July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13 & August 20st . These events return to last year's lively and convenient location at the 909 Davis Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street, at the Davis el stop.   Every Thursday there will be dancing to a live band and instruction with a professional dance teacher. This is a free event and all ages are welcome;  www.evmark.org for complete schedule.

Dance instruction is from 6:30-7:15pm and the band plays for your dancing, or listening, pleasure from 7:30-9:00pm. Each week features a different dance style: r&b, samba, oldies, ballroom, Cajun and rock/pop classics. (Complete schedule below).

This year includes an extra dance at the North Shore University Health System's Grand Prix of Cycling, Sunday, July 19th. Roots Rock Society, traditional reggae tossed with some calypso, soul and African zouk music will play from 4:30-7:30 on the entertainment stage located on Sherman Avenue just north of Davis Street. Kick up your heels any which way: no instruction offered at this event.

Jim Parks, well known for his voice-over and TV commercials, returns to host IT'S THURSDAY! with his on-the-spot humor and entertaining personality.  His many TV credits include: CTA, Hallmark, Jewel, K-Mart, McDonald's, Sears and Seven-Up.

Evmark, the organization that manages and markets downtown Evanston, presents this series to bring people to downtown Evanston to enjoy its entertainment and many unique restaurants and shops. It's Thursday dance series is always a popular event and we are excited about this summer's musical lineup, said Carolyn Dellutri, Executive Director of Evmark. This is a fun way to spend a Thursday evening after dining in one of our many excellent restaurants, or shopping our downtown.

In addition to Evmark, other sponsors include: Northwestern University, Pioneer Press, Duxler Complete Auto Care, and That Little Mexican Cafe.

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6:30pm    Dance lesson
7:30-9:00 band and open dancing
909 Davis Plaza in downtown Evanston  (Davis el stop)
All events are free and open to all ages

July 16    Orquestra de Samba featuring Brazilian guest artist percussionist Ari Colares    It is  a Brazilian samba street party in Evanston with a bevy of musicians, dancers and percussionists.

July 19*     Roots Rock Society    A Chicago legend and award-winning band, Roots Rock is a blend of reggae, calypso, soul and African zouk music.

July 23    Sidemen Big Band    Eighteen of Chicago's best professional musicians play your favorite tunes from the big band era.

July 30    The Flat Cats    These hipsters play a blend of vintage and modern music including hot swing, jazz, contemporary classics and timeless standards.

August 6    Jimy Rogers & The Mauds    A  bundle of dynamite, sweaty soul-rock, this band has a long history of knowing how to shimmy, simmer and shake.

August 13    The Shirley King Band
    High energy blues and r&b from the daughter of B.B. King.

August 20    The Midway Ramblers    Authentic and spirited Cajun music: the Bayou comes to the Midwest.

* at the North Shore University Health Systems Grand Prix of Cycling, 4:30-7:30pm Sherman Ave. north of Davis St.

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