Asked why they chose the name Rama Express, June Homma explained that Rama is a name for God and also means one who brings happiness. “We want our Thai food and sushi to do that,” she said with a smile.

“Looking East of Etown – Third Wave,” an art exhibit now on display in Curt’s Café South  through March, grew out of Evanston resident Larry Lundy’s frequent trips to the lake, sometimes on bicycle.

After a semester of preparation, the Chute Honors Band gave the world premiere performance of “Equity Suite,” an original five-movement musical composition by Musical Offering founder Rick Ferguson, on Feb. 6 at Chute Middle School. The piece and performance explore ideas surrounding social justice.