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Now in its fourteenth year, It's Thursday, Let’s Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on six Thursday nights:
Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound will open the City of Evanston’s 2013 Starlight Concert Series with a free 7:30 p.m.
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"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange is a "choreopoem," a series of
Celebrate the launch of our new book featuring the best of Evanston’s oldest and newest places. 6:30 p.m., Thursday,
The Evanston History Center announces the publication of Evanston: A Tour Through the City’s History by Margery Blair Perkins.
Posted in arts and entertainment, leisure, recreation
What should Evanston’s recreation scene look like in five or ten years? What new programs could be added and
Posted in arts, music, recreation, theatre
The City of Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Evanston Children's Theatre will hold auditions in mid-June for 2013 summer performances. Young
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The Evanston Environmental Association has announced that "Jonas Friddle and The Majority" will headline the 2013 Evanston Green Ball, Evanston's
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Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music as it relates to
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced that tickets are now on sale for its "Summertime 2013 Season," which includes four main stage
Muse of Fire Theatre Company concludes its Spring Staged Reading Series with one of Shakespeare's least produced comedies, All's
Join us in celebrating 38 years of Evanston’s history and architecture! In the 38 years since its inception, the
Evanston150's Walk 'n' Roll group is hosting a community meeting with local alderman to gather input on "Shared Streets."
The Evanston 4th of July Association and the City of Evanston will be holding a community meeting to gather
The City of Evanston is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Preservation and Design Awards from property owners, architects,
A rite of spring in the Chicagoland area, the Evanston-based Bach Week Festival was founded in 1974 by Karel
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council have been collaborating since last year
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council have been collaborating since last year
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Artists who would like to show and sell their artwork at the City of Evanston's major lakefront summer festivals
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In honor of Women’s History Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will host a Women’s Day Luncheon from
Percolator Films is pleased to present this pre-broadcast preview in collaboration with ITVS Community Cinema, Independent Lens, and WTTW.
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Evanston Life! Over the past several years, the Highlights newsletter and the Arts
Please join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on March 8 to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of
Fools Tango opens March 1 at Theatre Zarko, located at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Michael
Music of Glinka, Dvořák and Tchaikovsky. 2:30 p.m., Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, NU. The pomp and pageantry of Imperial Russia
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A reception will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at the Noyes Gallery to
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Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has announced the recipients of the 2012 Mayor’s Award for the Arts. The Mayor’s Award
The public is invited to celebrate the unveiling of the Honorable Lorraine H. Morton's portrait by Evanston artist Richard
The Autobarn Ltd. of Evanston has been named the recipient of the 2012 Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award.
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
On February 24, the Evanston Art Center will kick off an exhibition of three Biennial artists selected by juror Shannon
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is calling all aspiring young directors, actors, set designers, cinematographers, composers, editors, costume designers,
Evanston's very own Ward Eight Bar has been nominated for Time Out Chicago's 2013 Eat Out Awards as "Best
Evanston is one of ten Chicago communities, and the only one outside of Chicago, participating in the exciting public
The Purple Crayon Players proudly presents Finding Your Name, a Winter Creative Drama Workshop. This workshop is recommended for
Featuring the Chicago Jazz Orchestra in a Tribute to Trumpeter Art Farmer - With Special Guest Artists Trumpeters Randy Brecker
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Piven Theatre are collaborating to celebrate Black History Month with a dramatic reading of one this
Posted in summer camps recreation arts ecology sports
The City of Evanston 2013 Summer Camp Guide is now posted online here. Starting January 14, 2013, printed copies will
Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston will need to submit a
The City of Evanston and the National Endowment for the Arts have released their study on the performing arts
Have you ever wondered how Evanston got its name? Would you like to know more about the early founders
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Day of Celebration Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will
The City of Evanston has announced its hours of operation along with its recycling and refuse schedule for Christmas
Kwanzaa in Fountain Square Dec. 26 - A "Community Celebration of Kwanzaa" will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
The 2013 Cultural Fund Grant Program guidelines and application form is now online. Evanston not-for-profit arts organizations whose primary
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Kwanzaa
A "Community Celebration of Kwanzaa" will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Fountain Square.
The City of Evanston has announced its hours of operation along with its recycling and refuse schedule for Christmas
Take a holiday trip to Europe and other lands when the World Music band, Jutta & the Hi-Dukes ,
Piccolo Theatre recognizes how important it is to give back to its community, and offers affordable, quality programming for the
The City of Evanston, through its Public Art Committee, is looking into options to replace the 110-foot mural on
The City of Evanston will be offering all-day free parking in its three downtown self-parking garages for the annual
Besides the gorgeous autumn plants, delicious food and fresh produce available for purchase, the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market will
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Artists are invited to be part of the "Evanston Homegrown Artists Holiday Bazaar," to be held from 3:00 to
Every day we celebrate the arts, but October is the month to commemorate the arts in a big way.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will hold an open call for youth age 12 and older and adults for this winter's production
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council are collaborating to gather public input on
Howard Street Gallery invites the public to the opening of Erik DeBat's new show "TRUE NORTH." An opening reception will be held
The Musical Offering is a musical home for beginners to bloom and for more experienced musicians to explore their
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The photography of Jane Fulton Alt will be exhibited in the First Floor Gallery of the Noyes Cultural Arts
Chainsaw Dupont took the stage on Saturday, August 25 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for this year's Summertime
Posted in Arts, Noyes Art Gallery
Citizens’ Greener Evanston’s Fourth Annual Green Arts Show promises to be a lively series of events with artwork juried
Chainsaw Dupont takes the stage at this year's Summertime Blues Set on August 25 at Evanston’s Noyes Cultural Arts
Evanston children, teens and their families are invited to a “Big Draw” to develop imagery for a mural that
Posted in Parks and Recreation
Evanston residents will have a special opportunity to view the annual Perseid Meteor Shower of shooting stars at Lighthouse
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's summer season is going strong in August, with several performances over the next few weeks. All performances
The City of Evanston and the Federation of Hometown Associations from the State of Jalisco, Mexico, Fedejal, will celebrate
Posted in Arts and Entertainment Parks and Recreation
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and The Second City Training Center are presenting a free two-hour improvisational workshop for teens from 1:00
The City of Evanston hosted its second annual Food Truck Fest in the 8th Ward’s Brummel Park Thursday night.
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present the one-woman show, "Truth Be Told," from July 21 through August 5, 2012, at the
The 2012 Central Street Sidewalk Sale will take place Thursday, July 12 through Saturday , July 14. The event
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Janet and the Beanstalk, by Kara Roseborough, will premiere at the Evanston Ecology Center on Saturday, July 14. The
Posted in Ethnic Arts Festival
Experience the colors, sounds, tastes, and aromas of other cultures and distant continents at the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival,
Does your family love going to Noah’s Playground for Everyone? If you think this inclusive playground is the best
City of Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl was honored at the Piven Theatre Workshop Gala held at the Noyes Cultural
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present the must-see drama, Home, from June 30 through July 15, 2012, at the Noyes Cultural
Posted in Downtown Evanston
Be a part of this years’ Super Sidewalk Sale in downtown Evanston on Saturday, July 28 & Sunday, July
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After 30 years, it’s time for an Arts Camp reunion! Did you ever attend a City of Evanston Arts
For three decades, Fountain Square Art Festival has won acclaim as one of the most prestigious art festivals in
It’s Thursday, Let’s Dance! in Downtown Evanston Now in its Thirteenth year, It's Thursday, Let’s Dance! will be heating
Chicago's own Waco Brothers will open the City of Evanston's 2012 Starlight Concert series with a free performance on
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (FJT) is holding a second round of auditions to discover the best gospel singers the City of
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents Heat, a searing family story that also warms the soul about three generations of African American
Chicago's own Waco Brothers will open the City of Evanston's 2012 Starlight Concert series with a free performance on Thursday, June 14, at James
EPL Latin@ presents “Summer Kickoff Open House” at the Main library (1703 Orrington) on Saturday, June 9 from 10
Join us for this free family event to celebrate sunshine, nature, and community through some of Dr. Seuss's greatest stories,
Evanston's five public swimming beaches are open seven days a week during the beach season. The 2012 beach season
"Evanston Green Ball" Benefit Friday, May 18 Celebrate going green for a night! All proceeds from this benefit will
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music from modern stage, film
Posted in Downtown Evanston
You are cordially invited to join the Downtown Evanston Board of Directors and staff for our 2012 Annual Meeting
The 2012 Tony Award nominations were announced recently and Evanstonian Jessie Mueller was nominated in the category of Best Performance
The community is invited to the next Fran Randall Memorial Concert in the series, which will be held at
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre wants to assemble a diverse group of the very best singers that Evanston has to offer! Selected
Spring has sprung and who better to help us capture the spirit of Evanston in bloom than you! The
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's skating school students and professionals will perform in the 36th annual spring ice show, "Musicals in Motion." Skaters
Access to Fishing kicks off May 5 and runs through September 29, 2012Youth age 5-15 are invited to fish from
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to youth. Children's Day festivities will take place from 2:00 to
Posted in Farmers' Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 37th year when it opens on Sat., May 5. The market will
Posted in Aging Well Film Festival 2012
The14th Annual Aging Well Film Festival will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Evanston
The Evanston Ecology Center, in partnership with the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA), is hosting Evanston’s first Green Film Series. The
The City of Evanston is holding an art contest for 3rd graders in honor of National Drinking Water Week, which
Muse of Fire Theatre Company’s first-ever spring season kicks off with a free staged reading of Anouilh’s great tragedy. First
International World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of
The work of young, emerging Chicago-area artists Megan Diddie, Rebecca George, Saika Kase, and Benjamin Stagl will be exhibited in
Posted in Free concert dance theatre arts
A free Spring Break Concert by Natya Dance Theatre will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in
Posted in Evanston Children's Theatre
Evanston Children's Theatre will perform a new version of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" the weekend of March 23-25. The beloved story of
Be sure to reserve a spot in your child’s favorite spring break camp! Registration is available for a wide variety
On Friday, March 2, 2012 Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl gave her third annual State of the City Address at the Hilton
Founded in 2009, the Talking Pictures Festival is quickly becoming one of Evanston’s major cultural events. Organized by Percolator Films,
Every winter, the Evanston Ecology Center presents an updated version of a classic tale in a MasterFreeze Theatre production. This year, “Sleeping
Hecky’s Barbecue has been chosen as the 2011 recipient of the Evanston Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award. The annual
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has announced the recipients of the 2011 Mayor’s Award for the Arts. The Mayor’s Award for
The Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild, in partnership with the City of Evanston, will be displaying art work soon in the Lorraine
As part of National Drinking Water Week, the City of Evanston is hosting a coloring contest for 3rd grade students
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
In honor of Women’s History Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will host a Women’s Day Luncheon from noon
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is holding general auditions for its 2012 summer season from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March
Posted in Mayor Tisdal, State of the City Address
The public is invited to join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce March 2nd to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl,
You're invited to gather with friends under a full moon at the Evanston Ecology Center for a night walk through the
No matter what the season, Evanston is a bustling city full of life. In an attempt to capture the essence
Artists who would like to show and sell their artwork at Evanston's major lakefront summer festivals are invited to submit an
Ruby Jewels, Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex’s youth synchronized skating team, took first place in their division at
Posted in summer camps recreation ecology arts aquatics sports children teens
Starting Friday, February 3, Evanston residents can mail their registrations for the City of Evanston’s many popular summer camps. With more than
Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman visited Evanston on January 19 where he learned about the city’s
Although it will be snowy and cold outside, you're invited to get a taste of SUMMER by attending the free Hands-on Arts Camp
Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston will need to submit a Special
Free events associated with one of the current exhibitions at the Noyes Gallery will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on
Every year, one individual and one arts organization of Evanston are recognized for their contributions to the community through demonstration
Posted in summer camp guide recreation arts ecology sports aquatic
The City of Evanston 2012 Summer Camp Guide is now posted online here. A wide range of camps for
Even though your child's winter break from School District #65 has already started, you can still sign up for camps taking place
Awarding-winning playwright Gloria Bond Clunie’s play about four generations learning the meaning of love and unity and the power of
The 2012 Cultural Fund Grant Program guidelines and application form is now online. Evanston not-for-profit arts organizations whose primary mission is
Your child’s two-week winter break can be Art-tastic! Winter Break Arts Camp’s highlight will be a visit from (and workshop
Posted in winter break camp
Now is the time to start making plans for your child's winter break from school. One of the City of
Every year, one individual and one arts organization of Evanston are recognized for their contributions to the community through demonstration
Posted in green gifting holiday
You can create your own eco-friendly gifts this season! Whether it's for a birthday, Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa, you can
Posted in Nutcracker on Ice holiday show
"Nutcracker on Ice" will be performed at four shows the weekend of Dec. 9-11 at Robert Crown Community Center and
Local shutterbugs, professional and amateur photographers alike captured the beauty of Evanston during the fall session of "Day in the
For more than 50 years, The Second City has been the heart and soul of Chicago comedy. Now some of
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain, kids
New Roller Skating Program at Community Centers Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in
What is a day in the life of Evanston? Local shutterbugs, professional and amateur photographers alike are invited to help
Posted in community, halloween, kids
It’s the season for tricks and treats, candy and costumes, and pumpkins and pumpkin pie. The closer we get to
Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in a new, fun activity: roller skating! Starting October 7,
Posted in BackStage Evanston
BackStage Evanston, the festival that showcases Evanston's performing arts groups, has become an annual event. At the inaugural showcase in
Citizens' Greener Evanston will hold an artists reception for their Third Annual Green Arts Show from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Posted in Evanston's Got Talent Showcase
Evanston youth and young adults will show off their singing, dancing, acting and rapping talent in the "Evanston's Got Talent Showcase" on
Evanston Performing Arts & Community Center Project is among 51 grants nationwide selected to support creative placemaking The City of
Posted in swimming beaches
As part of Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s Safe Summer initiative to promote safe and fun activities for Evanston teens, the City
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center held its annual afternoon dedicated to children on Sunday, May 1, 2011. There was face painting, games, food
People, Planet and Harmony: a Juried Environmental Themed Photo Contest Evanston based Citizens’ Greener Evanston (CGE), in partnership with the
The Evanston Arts Council’s Arts & Business Committee has named First Bank & Trust the recipient of its 2010 Leadership
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has announced the recipients of the 2010 Mayor’s Award for the Arts: Evanston
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The Evanston Arts Council’s Arts & Business Committee has named First Bank & Trust the recipient of its 2010 Leadership
City of Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has announced the recipients of the 2010 Mayor’s Award for the Arts: Evanston Children's
Posted in YMCA
Brillianteen, the McGaw YMCA’a longstanding Evanston tradition, is proud to present for its 60th Brillianteen production, The Wiz. The show
Posted in Holiday food and toy drive; donations
Donations to the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will continue to
ABC Channel 7 News coordinated with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce a mini-tour of Evanston based on the Main Street Metra
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
