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The community is invited to the next Fran Randall Memorial Concert in the series, which will be held at
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music from modern stage, film
Posted in Theatre
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
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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 all
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
"The Climate Project," the updated, first sequel to the award-winning “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show, will be presented at 7:00
Homegrown Artists began in 2005 as a showcase for Evanston artists and their work at the busy and thriving downtown
The winners of the “Faces of Evanston” contest are on display at the Civic Center. The Lorraine Morton Civic Center,
Local shutterbugs, professional and amateur photographers alike captured the beauty of Evanston during the fall session of "Day in the
Evanston Children's Theatre will perform "Sherlock Holmes," a highly-entertaining adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famed detective story, from November
The annual Fall Flea Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Robert Crown
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 Bike the Ridge
Pull out your bicycles and park the car! Bikes rule when “Bike the Ridge” returns on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
Please join us for the opening reception of Line Dancing: A Drawing Show an exhibition of artwork by artists who
In recognition of Arts & Humanities Month, the City of Evanston is sponsoring “Conversation in the Park: Poetry and Puppets”
Posted in Noyes Gallery Features Three Art Exhibits in October
In recognition of Illinois Arts & Humanities Month, the City of Evanston's Noyes Arts Gallery is presenting three art exhibits
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will hold auditions for Merry Kwanzaa from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1 at the Noyes
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.
The City of Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present "Summer Blues Set" at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 at the
Posted in CommUNITY Picnic
What's more fun than gathering with your friends, family and fellow Evanstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the park with free
Posted in Starlight Concerts
The City of Evanston's 2011 Starlight Concert Series will conclude with a performance by the Ken Arlen Orchestra on Tuesday, August 23.
Posted in Free Movies in the Parks
The City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division is screening movies at dusk on select Wednesdays and Saturdays from August 10 through
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
The fall issue of Recreation & Arts Activity Guide covers Evanston's recreation, arts and leisure scene from now through November. The
Posted in Duck Race and Pluck
The Evanston Environmental Association will host its annual fundraiser, the Duck Race and Pluck, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on
The Evanston Art Center, in conjunction with Gallery 4502 at the Morton Civic Center is currently looking for submissions of
For Colette Green, the process of creating this piece of art allowed her to portray the faces and atmosphere of
In its third summer season, Muse of Fire Theatre Company will once again bring free Shakespeare-in-the-park to the north shore.
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, summer dramatic reading series
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s Summer 2011 Dramatic Reading Series will focus on the theme of “Family.” Thought-provoking plays written by three local
The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, one of the longest-running juried art fairs
Residents are invited to submit their work to the Third Annual Green Arts Show featuring nationally known artist Nancy Judd of Recycle
Evanston Performing Arts & Community Center Project is among 51 grants nationwide selected to support creative placemaking The City of
The exhibition New Encaustic Explorations, presented by members of the FUSEDChicago, runs from July 14 through August 30 at the
Posted in From the Mississippi Delta
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present "From the Mississippi Delta" July 9-24, 2011 at the Theatre at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center,
Starlight Concert: JT and the Clouds Jun 28 Greenwich Village-style busker soul, caught between two generations of tragic Buckleys.” (Chicago
Mayor Tisdahl’s Safe Summer Initiative includes free activities this weekend, including Open Skating, Open Pool/Swimming, Open Volleyball, Open Basketball and
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
Evanston’s own Ezra Furman & the Harpoons will open the City of Evanston’s 2011 Starlight Concert Series with a free
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre kicks off its 2011 season this weekend with the Tony-nominated musical, Five Guys Named Moe. The show will be presented at 7:00
On Saturday, May 28, Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is hosting a Scarecrow Bee (like a quilting bee, except we’re
Posted in Woofstock Pooch Park
Woofstock, the annual open house at Pooch Park, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Five Guys Named Moe and From The Mississippi Delta will be Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s mainstage productions in June and July, followed
Hundreds of school children have been working hard all year for this special day when their visual and performing art
Posted in Spring Ice Show Heroes and Legends
Hundreds of local skating school students and professionals will perform in “Heroes and Legends” at Robert Crown Center. The show celebrates
Driven to Abstraction: drips, cubes and fields of color: an exhibition of artworks by artists who live and work in
The newly branded local business community, the Evanston West Village Business Association, will host, in partnership with the City of Evanston, “Makin’
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center held its annual afternoon dedicated to children on Sunday, May 1, 2011. There was face painting, games, food
Posted in Childrens Day Fleetwood-Jourdain Center free entertainment
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to youth. Children’s Day festivities will take place from 2:00 to
The Art Under Glass program is seeking applications for large-scale art work. The program was initiated by the Arts &
Posted in Art Under Glass, Arts & Business Committee of the Evanston Arts Council
The Art Under Glass program is seeking applications for large-scale art work. The program was initiated by the Arts & Business
People, Planet and Harmony: a Juried Environmental Themed Photo Contest Evanston based Citizens’ Greener Evanston (CGE), in partnership with the
Currently the Evanston Art Center in conjunctions with the City of Evanston's Gallery 4502 is looking for submissions of abstract
Posted in Camps
Be sure to reserve a spot in your child’s favorite spring break camp! Registration is available for a wide variety
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
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival - March 18 artist application deadline Artist applications are available for the 39th Annual Lakeshore Arts
This issue covers Evanston's recreation, arts and leisure scene from March through August! The Spring/Summer issue of Recreation and Arts
Posted in Evanston Arts Council Arts & Business Committee
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 Audition Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Announces Auditions African-American men age 18 and older who have singing, dancing and acting talent are invited to
Posted in YMCA
Brillianteen, the McGaw YMCA’a longstanding Evanston tradition, is proud to present for its 60th Brillianteen production, The Wiz. The show
The City of Evanston, in partnership with the Evanston Art Center, is opening a new public art gallery at the
Get the latest news and events from the City of Evanston for January 15 through January 31, 2011 here>>>
Posted in Special Event permit application
Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston will need to submit a Special
Posted in Arts, Black History Month, Noyes Art Gallery
The City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division is pleased to announce an upcoming special exhibition in celebration of
Dec. 16, 2010 update Due to the early cold snap, residents are already taking advantage of the ice-skating rinks at Evanston
Award-winning playwright Gloria Bond Clunie brings her talents back to Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre this winter! Clunie's new
Posted in Cultural Fund Grant Program Application
The 2011 Cultural Fund Grant Program guidelines and application form is now available. This grant program is administered by the
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
Posted in Nutcracker on Ice
"Nutcracker on Ice" takes to the ice December 10-12 at the Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., Evanston. For four
ABC Channel 7 News coordinated with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce a mini-tour of Evanston based on the Main Street Metra
Posted in Holiday Bazaar Fleetwood-Jourdain Center gifts
The second annual Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Holiday Bazaar will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December
Posted in Recreation Ecology Arts Sports Leisure
The Winter 2010-11 Recreation & Arts Activities Guide was delivered to the Evanston post office on Friday, November 12. It
Posted in physical activity, winter camp
This is the time to start making plans for your child's winter break from school. One of our
Posted in Highlights
The Winter 2010-2011 edition of Highlights will reach Evanston mailboxes this week. Some highlights in this edition include: Snow Regulations,
Posted in Holiday Bazaar by Home Grown Artists
Shop for beautiful and unique items to give as gifts or keep for yourself from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on
Posted in The Evanston Children's Theatre
The Evanston Children’s Theatre will hold auditions September 7-9 for its fall production of The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
2011 Season Sneak Preview from more than a dozen of Evanston's best performing arts organizations BackStage Evanston, Evanston’s first performing
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's Dramatic Reading Series begins July 31 and Aug. 1 The theme of the 2010 Summer Dramatic Reading Series is "Celebrating Women
Two New Exhibitions at the Noyes Art Gallery The exhibitions: A Sense of Place: Rural Indiana Narratives by photographer Kay
What’s more fun than gathering with your friends, family and fellow Evanstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the park with
Nominations for 2010 Design Evanston Awards are now being accepted by Evanston’s not for profit design advocacy organization from members
Posted in Noyes Art Gallery
First Floor Gallery A Sense of Place: Rural Indiana Narratives by photographer Kay Westhues. Second Floor Gallery Brush and Needle,
The next free Starlight Concert continues from 7:30-9 p.m. tonight in James Park, Dodge Ave. at Mulford (S. of Oakton).
There will be an informal presentation on the Evanston Art Center’s first 80 years followed by a discussion about meaningful collaborations
High-quality artwork is the main focus at this very popular summer festival, but you’re sure to also enjoy the live
Concerts will be held at James Park on June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, and July 15; at
Celebrate the diversity of our planet! Come experience the colors, sounds, tastes and aromas of distant continents and other cultures
Light Opera Works presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s poignant tale of unrequited love, played out in the colorful pageantry of late
Highland Garden Club of Evanston and Four Seasons Garden Club of Evanston are jointly hosting a plant sale. Come buy
This fun event features arts and crafts, antiques, a food fest, two music stages and a children’s stage. New this
The 21st annual Garden Walk features six private gardens and one school garden in Evanston. Meet the gardeners and get
When headstrong carnival barker Billy Bigelow falls for the demure young Julie Jordan, their love story transcends time and death
Come on out to the only outdoor dance floor north of downtown Chicago! Now in its eleventh year, It's Thursday,
All music lovers are invited to the next Fran Randall Memorial Concert. The program features a jazz/pop group from Columbia
