Do-Division Happens This Weekend - Santa Style

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The annual Do-Division Holiday happens this Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4th, is when the street glimmers with seasonal cheer and incredible holiday promotions on everything from designer duds to hand-crafted suds bajillions of participating shops and restaurants along the Division strip.

Do-Division Holiday begins at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday and continues both days until way past dusk on Division between Milwaukee and Leavitt. Do-Division Holiday also includes free horse-drawn carriage rides, trolleys Santas and his bitty elves.

DO-DIVISION HOLIDAY
Participating shops
-Pump, Inc. - Super Clearance Sale for shoe and accessory lovers
-Swinger Salon - $50 Gift Card plus Men's Grooming Gift Set for $75 ($100 value).
-Wicker Park Fitness - One Day Free Pass in Santa's goodie bag.
-Le Dress - 10% off first item, 20% off second item of equal or lesser value item, and so on up to 40 % off fourth item.
-Ruby Room - Official stop for FREE horse-drawn carriage rides. While you await your carriage check out our limited edition eyeshadows from bareMinerals or get a complimentary holiday makeovers featuring Senna cosmetics.
Frill Accessories
-M.Go Fashion Salon, Le Thrift & MS’ apatos - 15% Off all apparel, accessories & shoes. Get a Manicure & Pedicure Purchase and receive 20% off all merchandise. Complimentary "Holiday Lips & Eyes" Makeup Applications Saturday & Sunday from 1PM-4PM and Peppermint Hot Chocolate and candy while you shop!
-D/vision Optical - Enjoy FREE hot spiced cider and take in our Mykita Brand Trunk Show! Plus 20% off non-sale/non-insurance eyewear purchases with Santa's goodie bag coupon.
-A Muse - Sneak preview! Meet the artists/muses for a free art-making event and unique shopping experience! Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Reserve your time with the artist/muses by sending an email to hello@amusearts.com.
-LaSalle II Elementary School - Build your own Snowman! Saturday, December 3 from noon - 4pm. Plywood snowmen on stands are provided for a $75 fee. Proceeds benefit LaSalle II PTO. Reserve your snowman early. A limited number are available. Call 773.715.1998. AND, children, parents and teachers will be caroling along Division Street from 2pm to 4pm.
-Elevenzees & Temple Beautiful - Official stop for free horse-drawn carriage rides. Also, a free holiday gift for every child who visits the store, wine and hors d'oeuvres for the adults, plus a variety of great discounts throughout the store. AND super fun surprise discounts in Santa's goodie bags!
-Penelope's is doin' stuff!
-Renegade Handmade - 10% off coupons and free gift wrap!
-Mulberry & Me - 15% OFF! Division Street Santas will have 15% off coupons and even some valuable Gift Certicicates!
-Doggy Style Pet Shop - Saturday Dec 3 from 12-5: Pet Photos with Santa to benefit Alive Rescue. $15 donation. Sunday Dec 4 from 12-7: Gift wrapping station to benefit Treehouse Humane Society. $5 per item. We'll wrap any gifts you bring by! Plus, in Santa's goodie bag a 10% off coupon for any 1 item. Excludes dog and cat food. Expires January 31, 2012.
-Kiz - Winter WOW Weekend! Spend $100 and receive a $25 gift card for use on your next purchase, Also buy any sale item and get the second one for just $10.
-Paper Doll - is doin' stuff!
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