Our mission is to provide resources and support for the local Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American community, and increase the visibility and representation of the Asian American diaspora in Evanston’s civic, cultural and community spaces through the arts.
Umbrella Box 2025
dessert is a love language
in every culture
The Umbrella Box is a collection of traditional and contemporary sweet and savory hand-crafted treats inspired by asian culinary flavors.​
This year we have 2 sizes to choose from: the Umbrella Box and the Parasol Box. Each box is beautifully decorated with a Lunar New Year theme perfect for gift giving or sharing in celebration of 2025 the year of the snake!
The Umbrella Box is a grassroots fundraiser to support our
annual Umbrella Arts Festival, a FREE community event for all ages!
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*Boxes are on sale through January 22, 2025
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*Pick-up is at the Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, January 26, 12-3:30pm
601 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
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*Delivery is Sunday January 26 & Monday January 27 (Evanston residents only, additional charge)
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Learn more about the Lunar New Year Celebration here
Learn more about the Umbrella Arts Festival here
Umbrella Box Order Form
Goguma Cookies
Soba Boro Cookies
Cardamom Cookies
Goguma Cookies
Click here to learn more about the cookies and treats found in last year's Umbrella Box, some of the bakers who made them, and the stories behind the flavors and cultures that inspired them!
thank you for supporting #evanstonaspa