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February Happenings in Downtown Highland Park

Love is in the air this month in Downtown Highland Park! With a variety of local boutiques, restaurants and entertainment venues for celebrating Valentine’s Day, there’s something for everyone and their sweetheart in Downtown Highland Park.

Celebrate your girlfriends with a Gal-entine’s date at Posh Essentials (658 Central Avenue)! On Thursday, February 6, attend an exclusive event celebrating the beauty of women with an evening of nude sketching by Katya’s Salon de Erotique, poetry readings, nail polish changes by Studio S, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, an in-store charcoal sketching session with nude male models and more - all complimentary! Local author, Amy Kite, will be signing copies and reading excerpts from her book, Love, Lust & Lunacy: A Poet's Inner Dialogue as models debut bedroom fashions that represent love, lust, and lunacy. An RSVP is required and can be made by calling the store at 847-945-7674.

Nothing says romance like a dozen long–stemmed premium roses, and with every purchase over $150 from Posh Essentials between Friday, February 7 and Thursday, February 13, the iconic symbol of love is complimentary. With free delivery (within 15 miles) and in-store pick up on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14 there is no easier way to say those three little words.

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Share the love this month at Blue Orchid Salon & Spa (1847 Second Street) with a special fundraising event for Best Futures on Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The local organization works to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to move forward by living, working and contributing in their community. Support the cause and spoil your loved ones by purchasing a Valentine’s Day gift or gift card. As an additional bonus, Blue Orchid is giving you 15% off three special V-Day packages. Choose a basic facial, blow dry and manicure for $123.25 ($145.00 value); a 55 minute Swedish massage, blow-dry, and manicure for $123.25 ($145.00 value); or a 30 minute Thai Body Work, basic facial and blow-dry for $157.25 ($185.00 value).

Warm your heart with the hot deals at Sunflower (1882 Sheridan Road) this month! All sale items are 20-50% off. Plus, on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14 take advantage of an additional 15% off your purchase, free gift wrapping and receive a festive goodie bag.

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Celebrate four years of fabulous consignment at My Best Friend’s Closet (1780 Green Bay Road) on Thursday, February 27. Starting at 6:30 pm enjoy food, drinks, live music and raffle prizes.

Join First Bank of Highland Park (1835 First Street) and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce on Friday, February 28 from 7:30 am 9:30 am, during a free panel discussion as they pop the question about your borrowing options and strategic planning hurdles preventing you from moving forward with your business plan. For more information contact Angela Santello by email or at 847-432-7800.

Vibe at 1935 continues their weekly live entertainment line-up this month with the addition of Karaoke Night on Thursday, February 6. If you’re still looking for something fun to do with your Valentine, trust Vibe to make it special. On Thursday, February 13, the fantastic duo “The Lion & The Bear” will be performing, followed by a live show from “Buddha Blue” on Friday, February 14 and the amazing classic rock band “John McHugh & Co” on Saturday, February 15.

 

 

 

Get some tough love from Therapeutic Kneads (1779 Green Bay Road) with one of their sweet deals! During the month of February, buy a $100 gift card and receive a $10 bonus. Book a specialty massage for 60 minutes and receive 15 minutes of additional time for free.  Plus, schedule a couple’s massage before Friday, February 14 and get a free aromatherapy add-on!

At Lash L'Heureux Coterie (1745 Green Bay Road) receive a complimentary gift with any Lash Extension service with their Silver Stylist, Michelle. This offer only applies to new customers in February and March.  

For more information about exciting happenings in Downtown Highland Park visit www.downtownhp.com or “like” the Downtown Highland Park Alliance on Facebook

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The Downtown Highland Park Alliance is a public-private partnership of the Highland Park CBD Property Owners Association, the City of Highland Park and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce. The Alliance was founded in 2008 to enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Highland Park. The operations and promotions of the Alliance are funded by a Special Service Area commercial property tax currently authorized through 2014.

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