The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, August 16-17.  Join fellow art lovers in browsing thousands of original pieces from an impressive 150 juried artists showing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, photography and so much more.  Take a break at the extensive tasty foods area, try a painting class, have a personalized poem written for you, or visit the Kids Art Zone with the little artist in your life.