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December 31 @ 8 p.m.  

Missing Bluegrass Concerts?

We have Chip Covington and Crew this year

with banjoes and guitars .


Chris Carter (The Mentalist) will begin the evening with more of his astounding perceptions. Talk to anyone who was there last year. They'll tell you they couldn't believe what they saw, esp. at 8:58 pm.

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And our favorite headliner, Corky Siegel, will finish the evening.​

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Music Institute of Chicago  1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston

doors open at 7 p.m.

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Thanks to the Music Institute for their contribution of

the use of the beautiful venue, Nichols Hall.

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We are grateful for our donors and sponsors.

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First Night Evanston hopes to make hearts sing,

hands clap, toes tap, big smiles and let your spirits soar.

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Music Institute of Chicago in Nichols Hall, Evanston hosts the event again this year.

FREE PARKING ALL OVER TOWN

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Parking is free at all City lots using the parking app and entering Holiday2025.​

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3 levels of parking at the Holiday Inn, right behind the Institute at 1501 Sherman.

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First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave.:  their parking lot is just one  block south.

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Bank of America, 1336 Chicago, is also one block south.

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CITY GARAGE, 2 short blocks north. at Chicago and Church.

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CITY LOT, 1706 Chicago Ave., next to the Woman's Club.

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Again use the app for free parking.

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First Night relies on the generosity of local businesses, institutions, civic associations and individuals to support this annual tradition. Their contributions and yours enable us to keep the ticket prices reasonable.

First Night Evanston, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Illinois corporation.

First Night Evanston strives to make the event affordable,  accessible and welcoming.

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Without significant support from these sponsors, the ticket price would be about $75.

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Thanks to Romano Wealth, Byline Bank,  Northwestern University, and Kiwanis Club.

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Loyal supporters also contribute to help keep the ticket price at a reasonable level. Please consider helping out.

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   Doors open at 7 pm.

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​​Music Institute of Chicago,

1490 Chicago Ave. Evanston. 


8 pm   Chris Carter (The Mentalist) starts the evening with stunning and hilarious demonstrations of thought reading and mental influence. Ask anyone who was there last year.
short intermission
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8:30    Much missed bluegrass will enhance the evening thanks to Chip Covington and his crew.
short intermission
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10:45   Our favorite headliner, Corky Siegel, will ring in the new year. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Questions? Contact us.

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EMAIL: firstnightevanston@gmail.com

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TWITTER:
@firstnightev

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WEBSITE:

www.firstnightevanston.org

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PHONE:

847-867-4826

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MAILING ADDRESS:

1003 Dobson, Evanston 60202

 

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