Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery and Cafe

Join us for Mother’s Day weekend with a mix of special items and a full bakery menu available in-store.
We’re featuring a Mother’s Day Brunch Box (preorder only), along with quiche and our Cherry Cheesecake Kouign Amann. These items are limited and expected to sell out.
Preorders must be placed through our special Mother’s Day ordering page 
(our regular online ordering site will not include these items)
Preorder deadline: Wednesday, May 7 at 10 PM, or earlier if sold out.
On Sunday, May 10, we’ll be open 8 AM – 9 PM with our full menu available for walk-in customers. Pastries, sandwiches, beverages, and a limited selection of Mother’s Day specials will be available first come, first served.
Please note: 
Brunch Boxes and quiche are preorder only and will not be available in-store on Mother’s Day.
Celebrate Mom, or someone who feels like one, with something thoughtful, handmade, and ready to enjoy.

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International Servant Leaders Museum

<h2>May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community</h2>
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Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community. Set within the museum’s special exhibition, this program brings together timeless works and shared remembrance in honor of those who have served humanity with courage and compassion.
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🎹 Piano Concert: 6:00 p.m.
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🎼 Performer: Stephen Ackert
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📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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💵 Admission: Free — Donations are needed and deeply appreciated to support this annual event
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Local Event: Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

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May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community
Description: 
Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose...

Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

 Evanston History Center at the Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for Evanston Made’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center. Plein Air painters will be painting throughout the gorgeous History Center grounds, May 10, 10a-3p. Awards at 4p.

Watch the painter's progress throughout the day, shop for original art off the easel and attend the award ceremony at 4p.

The award for Best in Show for the day will be judged and awarded by Kris Hartzell, &nbsp;Evanston History Center’s Director of Facilities, Visitor Services and Collections

<a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/signature-events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about this historical home, grounds and Mother's Day House Walk.SAVE THE DATE! 5th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival • July 11 -19, 2026
Evanston Made presents the 5th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival: July 11-19, 2026. This citywide summer arts festival invites the community to plein air art events and competitions hosted in every neighborhood, accessible and free for all! Watch competing artists paint in the Plein Air style, capturing Evanston’s beauty and start your plain air art collection!
Evanston Made is thrilled to welcome Best in Show Judge : Mark Cleveland, at the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival. Mark’s role as Founder of the Evanston Plein Air Festival and Top 100 Finalist in Plein Air Magazine’s Plein Air Salon Art Competition make him an ideal judge to celebrate this festival’s 5th Anniversary. <a href="https://www.markclevelandart.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click HERE</a> for Mark’s Bio and website.
<a href="https://evanstonmade.org/2026-evanston-plein-air-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> for more info.

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Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center

Join us for Evanston Made’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center. Plein Air painters will be painting...

Are you ready for what AI&nbsp;is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many organizations are discovering that the biggest challenges aren't technical—they're human. Judgment, trust, accountability, and decision-making are now more critical than ever.&nbsp;Join us for a free, interactive webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=35307656-9eb0-44ac-b08e-8224ce29e40b&amp;utm_source=Patch&amp;utm_medium=desc_link&amp;utm_campaign=may_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Human Fluency in an AI World</a>, presented by Stephen Carman, PhD, and explore what it truly takes to succeed in an AI-enabled workplace.

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Nichols Concert Hall

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7 pm
Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians will present an evening of vibrant and lyrical masterpieces, beginning with Glinka’s Grand Sextet in E-flat, featuring Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian. The program continues with Dvořák’s radiant String Quintet in G Major, a work brimming with warmth, charm, and Bohemian spirit. Together, these two works showcase the ensemble’s artistry and passion for bringing timeless chamber music to life.
Artists: John Macfarlane, violin; Emily Nebel, violin; Carol Cook, viola; Calum Cook, cello; Sam Shuhan, double bass; Marta Aznavoorian, piano
Glinka: Grand Sextet in E-flat Major
Dvorak: String Quartet in G Major

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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian
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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian

Community House Winnetka

The Wilmette Community Band celebrates 45 years on the North Shore with its free Spring Concert. The music starts with an arrangement of the Gershwin hit, Strike Up the Band!, and ends with the stirring Viking March, by Karl King. In between, there is music by Grainger, Vaughn Williams, Copland, Persichetti, Galante, and Shostakovich. Join us for this free concert!

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Wilmette Community Band Spring Concert

The Wilmette Community Band celebrates 45 years on the North Shore with its free Spring Concert.  The music starts with an...

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The award-winning New Tradition Chorus, proudly announces its 43rd&nbsp;Annual Spring Show at the Glenview Community Church,1000 Elm St. The show will present many of the great songs by past and contemporary American Musical Masters at 2:30 on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Guest performance by First Take, international bronze medalist quartet, adding variety and excitement to an already dynamic program.
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“Our Annual Spring Show is one of the highlights of our year,” said Artistic Director, Mitch Greenberg.&nbsp;
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Tickets are $22 to $25 if ordered by May 7. Purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections%3Devents&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775577504962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XeHO5gaz5DrAzx7g76yIA" mcafee_aps="true" style="color: #005d8f; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 26.4px;">tickets</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections%3Devents&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775577504962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XeHO5gaz5DrAzx7g76yIA" mcafee_aps="true" style="color: #005d8f; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 26.4px;">here</a>&nbsp;or call 847-461-9246.

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Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery and Cafe, 8042 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL

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