CONTRIBUTIONS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Thanks to the generosity of our past donors and sponsors and the leadership of the board and local organizations and churches, First Night Evanston has become a treasured family tradition. First Night makes hearts sing, hands clap, feet stomp, bodies dance, faces smile, children laugh and spirits soar.
Contributions pay for the artists and cover production and advertising costs of the First Night event.
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First Night is produced by a dedicated board of directors and many amazing volunteers. Please support them by making a contribution today.
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As a non-profit 501c3 organization, First Night Evanston relies on the generosity of donors like you. Your donation is fully tax deductible.
EVENT DETAILS
The Music Institute of Chicago is hosting the event this year. 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Doors open at 7 p.m.; performances at 8.
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Street parking is free during the holidays! Use the app and enter Holiday2024.
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3 levels of parking are at the City lot at the Holiday Inn, just a block behind MIC at 1501 Sherman.
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First Presbyterian Church has graciously agreed to let us use their parking lot, a block south at 1427 Chicago Avenue.
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And the parking lot at Bank of America at 1336 Chicago is available. That's one block south.
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There's a huge city parking garage at the corner of Chicago and Church Street, 2 short blocks north.
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And another City parking lot north of the Woman's Club at the northwest corner of that intersection.
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Again use the app for free parking.
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First Night Evanston, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Illinois corporation that relies on the generosity of local businesses, civic associations and individuals to keep this annual tradition alive. Their contributions and yours enable us to keep the tickets priced reasonably
SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS
First Night Evanston strives to make the event affordable, accessible and welcoming.
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Thanks for the many years of support from Romano Wealth, Byline Bank, Northwestern University, Kiwanis Club, and Hecky’s BBQ.
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Contributions from loyal supporters also help pay the artists and support staff and advertising,
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First Night Evanston is a not-for-profit organization so contributions are tax deductible.