Events

Week of June 29

The 11th Annual Bowmanville Garden Walk will be held July 11 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The walk features more than 20 residential gardens and three community gardens. Proceeds help improve the neighborhood’s gardens. A $3 donation is suggested for a program booklet. BCOChicago.org

The Bucktown Community Organization is holding the 2009 Bucktown GardenWalk on July 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s walk includes a self-guided tree walk, which highlights more than 50 species of trees. The walk is free, however a guidebook is available for a $5 donation. Proceeds benefit beautification projects within the neighborhood. Bucktown.org

Keep Evanston Beautiful is sponsoring the 20th annual Evanston Garden Walk on July 12 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds support environmental education programs within the community. Advance KEB member tickets are $10 and advance non-member tickets are $15, and can be purchased through the Evanston Ecology Center (2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston, 847-448-8256). Same-day member tickets are $20 and $25 for non-members. EvanstonKEB.org

Ligne Roset (440 N. Wells St., 312-222-9300) is offering 15 percent off of dining room furniture through June. LigneRosetChicago.com

BoConcept (1901 N. Clybourn, 773-388-2900) is discounting select dining designs through June. BoConcept.us

Ikea (750 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, 630-972-7900; 1800 E. McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, 847-969-9700) is hosting its summer sale through July 5. Select items are 20 to 60 percent off. Ikea.com

The Painted Lady (2128 N. Damen Ave., 773-489-9145) is discounting select furniture, linens and home accessories 30 to 70 percent off through the end of June. ThePaintedLadyChicago.com

Susan Fredman (350 W. Erie, 312-587-8150) is having a summer sale, offering 20 percent off all upholstered furniture. Lasts through the end of summer or until supplies last. SusanFredman.com

Alessi (611 N. State St., 312-274-6500) is having a sale on its stainless steel merchandise. Select items from brands Mediterraneo, Cactus! and Michael Graves will be discounted 20 percent. Alessi.com.

Hastens (430 N. Wells St., 312-527-5337; 976 N. Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, 847-441-5337) is discounting select Swedish beds, which are all-natural and made-by-hand, through July 1. The Excel is marked down 23 percent and the Continental is marked down 26 percent. Hatens is also offering 25 percent off all accessories until June 30. PassionForBeds.com

Griffins & Gargoyles (2140 W. Lawrence, 773-769-1255) is discounting everything in its shop until the end of June. Griffins-Gargoyles.com

Maestro Mosiacs by Granite & Marble Resources (115 Merchandise Mart, 312-670-4400) is having a closeout sale through the month of June, offering discounts on select glass and stone mosaics. Stone and metal vessel sinks are also on sale. MaestroMosaics.com

The Merchandise Mart Design Center (222 Merchandise Mart, 773-702-6566) is showcasing the 2009 DreamHome through December 18. This year’s home is full of high-end interior design ideas, such as a farmhouse-meets-industrial kitchen, an Art Deco-inspired dining room, a cool constellation rug, and more. Admission is $5. All sales benefit the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation. CancerBoard.org

Smart Home: Green + Wired has returned to the Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414) through January 3, 2010. The exhibit showcases a three-story modular home that is both sustainable and innovative. The home, which was designed by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes, uses green technologies, such as wind power and earth-friendly landscaping. General admission tickets are $23. MsiChicago.org

 

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