Hip & Historic Downtown Crystal Lake

Shopping • Dining • FestivalsAnd So Much More!

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Downtown Crystal Lake51 N.Williams Street ~ 815-455-3307

lways Classy, and A Bit Sassy!Clothes Gallery is proud to be the

neighborhood destination for the latestin women’s fashion and accessoriesincluding Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman,Alex and Ani, and Brighton to name just afew of the name brands you know & love.The Clothes Gallery is dedicated toa celebration of all things beautifuland feminine. The clothing is hip,flattering and always appropriate fortoday’s lifestyle. Important to our mix isaccessories, the key to finishing everywomen’s look. We pledge to bring you thebest of the best! While quality is neverinexpensive, The Clothes Gallery onlypresents you with fashion items we believeyou would love in your wardrobe. Comejoin us at our store for a glass of wine,wonderful customer service and a greatselection of clothing and accessories.

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Art&Soulby

www.lloydspaint.com

73 N Williams Street, Crystal Lake

815 459-1160114 N Benton,Woodstock

815 338-1180

Afamily-owned fixture of McHenryCounty for over 50 years, theknowledgeable staff at Lloyd’s

can provide the individual attention youneed to create the right interior look foryour home. When you step inside Lloyd’sPaint ‘N Paper you’re surrounded bythousands of fabric swatches, beautifulwindow treatment vignettes and over3,500 paint colors.

We carry products from HunterDouglas, Benjamin Moore, Cabot Stains,and Sikkens, to name a few. Our friendlystaff will greet you, and are ready tohelp you find what you’re looking for.

You found us! Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street is your epic experience for shopping, dining, entertain-ment and fun! Located in the heart of Crystal Lake, you can arrive by Metra train, bicycle, automobile, or on foot. Free parking is available. Businesses are ready to greet you with special services, unique products, historic properties and attractive environments. When you visit Downtown Crystal Lake, you will feel the warmth from folks who live and work in the area. Everyone is focused on providing a quality of life that includes charm, consideration and caring. Giving you the best our community offers with unexpected extras is what keeps locals and visitors returning again and again. Led by a volunteer board of directors, Down-town Crystal Lake Main Street is a Premier Illinois Main Street community. Beyond the benefits of visiting the area for one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants, and theater arts -- folks rave about our special events. Each year our team of business leaders and volunteers produce a diverse collection of family-friendly activities. Here are just a few:

· Farmers Market - Saturdays from June through October· Third Thursday - May through September

· Johnny Appleseed Festival - Last Saturday in September· Great Ball Race & Great BIG Ball Race - Last Saturday in September· Halloween Handout· Festival of Lights Parade - Santa Arrives!

- Day after Thanksgiving· Santa House Visits - Late November to December 23· Breakfast with Santa - December· Slidewalk Sales - January· Have a Heart Food Drive - February· Ladies Night Out - April & October· Flower Sale Fundraiser - May

Thanks to local sponsors and hard-working com-munity members, these events and activities bring neighbors and families together to raise charitable funds as well as have a good time. Hip and Historic, Downtown Crystal Lake is an exceptional blend of the reverence for the past with a steady eye on the future. Fashion-forward shops will keep you looking your best while home accessories, hobbies, restaurants and services will enhance your life and that of your family and friends. Award-winning gift shops, restaurants, services and arts facilities are found as you wander our broad sidewalks adorned with flowers, lights and seasonal decorations. Extras such as special siz-ing, gift-wrapping, registries and more are com-mon place in Downtown Crystal Lake.

Smiles are bright and abundant, as folks make an effort to greet and guide you. Walk among century-old buildings that have been lovingly restored and renovated. Learn about this historic district and how it has evolved with the times into a memorable, adorable, af-fordable and very comfortable place for you. Find your fit in Hip and Historic Downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois. Once you visit, you will want to plan a return trip. Make a memorable mark on your calendar; bring a friend along for the fun! Visit us a www.DowntownCL.org and Like us on Facebook.

Hip & Historic Downtown Crystal Lake

Editorial content provided by Sue Dobbe of Dobbe Marketing & PR, Inc. Sue has been MAKING NOISE for over 30 years in all areas of brand marketing and public relations. She purchased a small office building in Downtown Crystal Lake ten years ago. The building is now 100 years old yet still feels like new. The Main Street board invited her to join and she has served as chair of the marketing committee ever since. Deeply immersed in the Downtown, Sue lives in Crystal Lake, serves on the Chamber board, and is a member of the Rotary Club. Brand strategy and evolution are the focus of Dobbe Marketing. Evidence of some of the team’s local brand development can be seen throughout McHenry County. Learn moreat DobbeMarketing.com.

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georgiospizza.com

You’re in Crystal Lake yet your pizza tasteslike Chicago. Why? Georgio’s Pizza ispassionate about serving you the best

Chicago-style pizza outside of Chicago. We create,eat, and sleep pizza. ~Not just pizza, but realpizza, authentic pizza, the best Chicago styleDeep Dish pizza you’ve ever had, as well asChicago’s other lesser known pizza, the crispythin crust. ~From treating the~water~usedin our~dough recipe to be just like Chicago’swater,~to using the same high quality mozzarellacheese,~we use right ingredients to serve ourguests authentic Chicago style pizza. Georgio’swelcomes everyone from pizza connoisseurs toself-proclaimed foodies to give us a try!· Best Pizza in McHenry County - Northwest

Herald Reader’s Choice Awards 2007 - 2015(9 years in a row!)

· One of the Hot 100 Independent Pizzerias in theNation - Pizza Today Magazine 2004 - 2015

· Best Chicago Style Pizza - Chicago Pizza Fest 2012

CRYSTAL LAKE815-459-8888

S. BARRINGTON847-844-1988

63 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL815-356-9900

www.luluswigginoutboutique.com

“Lif� is to� shor� t� wear borin� clothes.”

Energy, enthusiasm and ex-tra-special personal care are

to be expected at Lulu’s WigginOut. The region’s finest Full Ser-vice Wig Salon with a glamorousprivacy area and highly trainedpersonnel, Lulu’s has what youneed. Attention to detail,

experience and accessories such asturbans, scarves and fabulous hats!Award-winning women’s clothingboutique for many years running.Shop Lulu’s for a style that suitsthe special woman you are.

Call today foran appointment

At Wear Did U Get That you will find sizesXS to 3X with an emphasis on flatteringany body type. The team of stylists

are known for their expertise in completeoutfitting. Wear Did U Get That will be yourfavorite place for head-to-toe dressing. Tops,jeans, casual pants, shorts, capris, shoes,jewelry, and bags with an inventory thatconstantly changes and allows you to create anoutfit that is truly remarkable. You will findthe perfect pieces for wearing to run errands,meet a friend for lunch or have dinner with thespecial someone in your life!

Question: “Wear did you get that?”Answer: “Yes, at Wear Did U Get That!”

815-455-750066 N. Williams Street in Crystal Lake

We Want U to Look Your Best!

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Step into Marvin’s and find fun thatsparks imagination and fosterscreativity in children of all ages.

Gaze around to find toys that are carefullyselected for kids from 0 to 99.

After safety and a high-standard forquality, Marvin’s looks for toys that are:

• Planet and Future Friendly• Developmentally Sound• Get You Up and Moving• Made Locally at Home in the USA

Marvin’s has knowledgeable staff toguide you to the perfect gift, and there’salways complimentary gift wrapping.From games, books, costumes andcrafts, to science and art kits, Marvin’shas something new and different forinquiring minds. Marvin’s is hip andhappening with new and nostalgic toys.

Come enjoy the simple wonder funat Marvin’s Toy Store!

WE’RE OPEN EVERYDAY!

64A N. Williams St.(Downtown Crystal Lake)

779.220.4179MarvinsToyStore.com

Green Toysare made from 100% recycled plastic.Good for the earth & good for play.

Test Drive the Car of the Future!A technology, science and construction product.

Smart Car Roboticsby Thames and Kosmos

Fun Family Games with a Challenge!.

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Pots and pans, knives, spatulas, andso many cool supplies! Whetheryou’re a French pastry chef or a

person who has trouble boiling water, youwill love Kitchen Outfitters. When youwalk in, Mary you will take you under herwing and guide you through her gourmetshop. Her vast experience and extensiveknowledge of today’s best kitchen

equipment will help you find exactly whatyou need, even if you didn’t know youneeded it.

We’ve done a lot of research on ourproducts and use most of them ourselvesat home. When customers leave us,they’ve had a great experience. Cookingshould be fun, and having the right toolsenhances the joy!

64B N.Williams St.Downtown Crystal Lake779.220.4653KitchenOutfittersCrystalLake.com

EQUIPPING YOU TO COOK!

Hey! We are Shay, afamily owned andoperated boutique

bringing you a uniquecombination of affordableand stylish clothing,home accents andfurnishings. In addition toshopping in our store weoffer full service InteriorDesign services.

Our services include:~Design Consultation~• Accessorizing• Custom Window

Treatments• Custom Pillows

and Bedding• Room Planning• Furniture Layout• Staging• Remodeling• Custom Rugs• Lighting• Artwork

815-444-6460

30 N. Williams St., Suite DBrink Street Market

in Historic Downtown Crystal Lake

Refresh your home and yourwardrobe with a leisurely

visit to Shay!

85 Brink StreetCrystal Lake

815-893-0231

Homemade flavors that call upmemories of delicious mealsof the past can be found in

the present at Goal Line Bar & Grill.One of the city’s newest downtownrestaurants offers brick-oven pizzawith homemade sauces and dough,10-ounce certified black Angus beefburgers, pasta, seafood and south-of-the-border dishes. Enjoy theheavenly aroma of fresh-baked garlicbread with a crisp salad for a lighter

fare. Exciting sports programming,comfortable surroundings and afriendly, family dining experience areyours at Goal Line.

www.goallinesportsbarandgrill.com

Visit us on

It’s Not Bar Food!

21 E. Crystal Lake Ave. • Crystal Lake815-356-0240

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Tucked behind the Law Office on Crystal LakeAvenue is a sweet, unique antique and gift shopcalled Carriage House Antiques and Good Stuff.

Collectible clothing, housewares, gardenware andmore is displayed outside and inside this quaint oldcarriage house. Rummage among beautiful antiquefurniture, knick-knacks, odds and ends, accessoriesand jewelry. Prices are fair and reasonable; productswill surprise and astound you. Bring friends andfamily along and hear them exclaim “look at that”,“did you see this?”, “remember when we had…” Takea lovely trip down Memory Lane at Carriage HouseAntiques and Good Stuff!

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The Running Depot30-H North Williams Street • Crystal Lake

815.788.9755www.therunningdepot.com

Monday - Friday: 10am to 8pm • Saturday: 10am to 6pm • Sunday: 10am to 4pmadno=0316678

Specialty Running/Walking Store

We offer...• Professional Shoe Fitting withFoot Scan

• 5K & Half Marathon TrainingPrograms

• Apparel & AccessoriesSmartWool, Sugoi, Hoka, Craft

• Nutritional Products• Free Clinics• Free Weekly Fun Runs & Walks• Loyalty Program

68 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake • 815.459.OILSMonday-Saturday:10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-3pm

240 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove • 847.478.8741Monday-Saturday:10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm

Olive Oil &Balsamic Vinegar

Bursting with flavor, you willfind The Olive Tap a taste-tempting shop and a must-visit

spot. Learn how we select qualityolive oils from around the worldwith exclusive blends to enhanceyour dining experience. Discover thesubtle difference in balsamic vinegarsfrom Modena Italy. Give the gift ofgood health and good taste with ourolive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Better ingredients result in betterrecipes. Doesn’t your family andfriends deserve the best? Personalizeand customize labels for weddings,showers or special occasions. TheOlive Tap was founded in 2006 byRick Petrocelly and is known forexceptional quality, authentic flavors,trained culinary tasting consultantsand unparalleled customer service.

Taste the Difference... Experience the Quality

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6110 NORTH MAIN STREETCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

815-356-9980THEDUKEABIDES.COM

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Evolving with the changesneeded in the environment,there is an edgy aspect to

Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen. Yes,it is an upscale-casual gastropubfeaturing gourmet comfort foodsand artisan sandwiches utilizingsustainable and organic ingredientsfrom local farmers and producers.There is so much more, though;our commitment to sustainabilityhas resulted in multiple localawards and a Green Restaurant

certification from the GRA. With theimplementation of “green” methodsincluding planting and harvestingour own produce for the restaurantfrom Duke’s Garden. Enjoy gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan optionson our ever-changing menu. Selectfrom over 200 different beers, 21 ofwhich are on draft. Entertainmentis offered three nights a week fromlive jazz on Thursdays to Karaoke onFridays nights and local bands onSaturday evenings.

Duke’s featuresorganic ingredientsfrom local farmers& producers

Housed in an historic old theater,Wickham Interiors seamlesslyweaves the past into the future.

Lynne Wickham has celebrated over30 years as one of the finest InteriorDesigners and Decorators. The shoppromises the highest caliber and qualityof gifts with special extras such as giftwrapping and registries.

Interior design services include allperiods and styles, window treatments, and

everything needed to bring it all togetherbeautifully. Lynne Wickham and her staffdisplay two floors of quality furnishings,with areas best selection of lamps,pictures, accessories and gifts. Seven timesWickham Interiors has been awarded BestInterior firm by Best of the Fox.“When selecting for our store, greatdesign is the most important element”explained owner and interior designerLynne Wickham.

67 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL815-455-6202

71 N. Williams St.Crystal Lake

815-444-7446outoftheboxstore.com

Adorable, affordable and freegift-wrap services make thepurchase of unusual gifts,

jewelry, home décor, purses andaccessories a blissful encounter.Mary and her team have anenormous following because theyknow what gifts are going to geteyes to pop open and turn smiles

into grins. Guests return for thehelpful customer service to makegift selection easy for even thepickiest loved one. Open every day,it is no surprise that Out of the Boxhas been voted Best Gift Store inMcHenry County for 5 years in a row.

Champagne & Chandelier Gazebo Dinner

Win an elegant dinner for eight served in theDowntown Gazebo on

Thursday, August 20, 2015Ticket Price $20/Maximum of 250 Tickets Sold

Drawing will be held 8-7-2015

Tickets Available at:Out of the Box

Players Bench Music StoreWickham Interiors

Yours & Meyn

Event Benefits:

Five Course Dinner Prepared by Dukes

Alehouse & Kitchen

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Be your most beautiful self withspecial somethings undereverything! La Bellissima

specializes in bra-fitting. Makingsure you are wearing the size, style,comfort and color to fit you perfectlyis our mission. With a full range ofsizes from 32A to 46H, our bras areof the finest European collections.Our lingerie collection ranges frombeautiful silks to comfortable cottonsand we carry sizes from small to 3X.

For the most delicate anddelightful gift for you or someoneyou love, visit La Bellissima. LaBellissima believes that every womandeserves to feel beautiful. Come in toenjoy a touch of luxury soon.

10 N. Williams Street Unit ACrystal Lake, IL(815) 477-3404

labellissima-online.com

Yours & Meyn, Simply Designed is one ofHistoric Downtown Crystal Lake’s leading locationsfor furniture, home furnishings, accessories, and

adornments for your home. We offer unique finds tocreate a home that is as special as your family.

Our design team will help you finish all the rooms ofyour house beautifully and affordably incorporating abit of YOURS, and some of MEYN, creating a SIMPLYDESIGNED home. We offer a full array of designservices, and a fresh approach to giving your home the

finished look you’ve beendreaming of.

Visit Mary Meyn andthe Yours & Meyn staffat 33 N. Williams Streetin beautiful downtownCrystal Lake, Illinois.

33 N. Williams StreetCrystal Lake

815.455.2500YoursAndMeyn.com

fabric shop & sewing studio

21 N. Williams StreetCrystal Lake

815.459.2084MaterialGirlFabricShop.com

Hip & Historic perfectlyapplies to the fresh and funMaterial Girl. This state-

of-the-art fabric shop was basedon the purchase of a 52-year old,well-loved fabric store in 2010.Susie Fox then overhauled theinventory, renovated the look ofthe store and emerged with theperfect place for Hip sewers,quilters, and crafters.

Beyond an extensive selection offabrics, accessories and brilliantcreative ideas, Material Girl offerssewing classes for all ages andproject types.

If you are looking for anythingto do with fabric and notions,you will find over 5,000 bolts ofhigh quality fabric, the latestand greatest in sewing notions,buttons, books and patterns.

Yep, Material Girl is all about Hip& Historic as well as Handmade!

Schedule of

EventsAugustSaturday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 .............Farmers Market 8a – 1pThursday 20 .................................. 3rd Thursday 5p – 9pSeptemberSaturday 5, 12, 19, 26 ................Farmer’s Market 8a – 1pThursday 17 .................................. 3rd Thursday 5p – 9pSaturday 26 ................. Johnny Appleseed Festival 9a – 4pSaturday 26 .......................................Great Ball Race 3pOctoberSaturday 3, 10, 17 ......................Farmers Market 8a – 1pThursday 8 ............................... Ladies Night Out 5p – 9pFriday 30 ............................. Halloween Handout 3p – 5pNovemberFriday 27 .............................. Festival of Lights Parade 7pNov. 27 – Dec. 3 ................................ Santa House VisitsDecemberSaturday 5 ................................. Breakfast with Santa 9a

Visit DowntownCL.org for additional information

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