Encore! Evanston, a successful pilot program providing free live music to downtown restaurants, was a partnership between Downtown Evanston and Likhaya, a nonprofit incubator that empowers artists through community and entrepreneurship. Designed to enhance the dining experience and spotlight Likhaya's talented musicians, the program, initially planned until April, concluded early at the end of March 2025 due to administrative matters. We are actively resolving these issues and look forward to announcing an even stronger program in the future!