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The RoundTable’s very own Debbie-Marie Brown performed at Evanston SPACE this weekend.
“Playing SPACE was an unmatched opportunity and I hope to be able to do it again soon with the full band,” Brown said.
Check out more of Brown’s music on Spotify.
Clear skies graced Evanston late last week, and the lakefront was the place to be.
Photos by Les Jacobson
Evanston’s The Guy Who Cares left his mark with this artwork behind the Clark Street Beach Office.
Our RoundTable photographers were kept busy this week, thanks to the many community events hosted around town. Check out our recent stories with a roundup of corresponding photos.
Youth car parade brings families together for Pride. Evanston Pride directed a procession of more than 30 decked-out cars through the city Sunday afternoon for the second annual Evanston Pride Youth Car Parade.
Patty Finley greets drivers in the Evanston Pride Youth Car Parade as they pass Fountain Square.
Credit: Richard CahanJoni Brasile is ready to ride at the Evanston Pride Youth Car Parade. “It was super encouraging to see all the people along the route,” she said. Credit: Richard CahanFrench horn, trombone and glockenspiel make for an and unusual trio serenading the Pride parade. Credit: Richard Cahan
Big turnout for PTA Equity Project festival. Families enjoyed an afternoon of arts and crafts, games, shopping and food at a community-building event that was also a fundraiser for District 65’s PTA Equity Project.
Samanaa Manaur, Jessica Rauh and Lakshmi Hoff-Sharna sold handmade keychains, bracelets, pencil cases and stuffed animals. Credit: Adina Keeling
Katie Paquette shows off her windmill at the PTA Equity Project (PEP) party Saturday. Credit: Adina Keeling
Sarah Petersen runs a windmill-making station. Credit: Adina Keeling
Ajanta Chakraborty showcases her books. Credit: Adina Keeling
Community members could enter into dozens of raffles. Credit: Adina Keeling
Natalie Rey gets her hair sprayed pink. Credit: Adina Keeling
J.J. and Amalia Garcia sell tamales and snacks. Credit: Adina Keeling
Sydney Sakoda, Molly Teschner and Jaiden Flores run a stand for Chicago Ballet Arts. Credit: Adina Keeling
Mason Park’s First Friday Fest: Families, friends, fun and food. An obstacle course, a bouncy house, soccer, basketball, bingo, movies, music, grilled hot dogs, pizza, chips and $300 worth of ice cream lured hundreds of people of all ages to Mason Park on Friday night, many of whom were wearing orange to call attention to Gun Violence Awareness Day.
A group of girls talk and laugh on a park bench at First Friday in Mason Park. Credit: Richard Cahan
From left: Evanston Mayor Daniel Bliss; Sherria Lois Wedlow; Rebecca Cacayuran of the Evanston Community Foundation; Audrey Thompson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Rick Marsh, interim Executive Director and Board President of Curt’s Cafe. Credit: Wendi Kromash
Free hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and other food were on the menu at First Friday in Mason Park. Credit: Richard Cahan
The Cannady and Johnson families enjoy Friday festivities in Mason Park.
Mason Park fills with people at the start of First Friday on Friday night. Credit: Richard Cahan
Drag queen Kenzie Coulee performed a provocative routine at Thursday’s event. Credit: Debbie-Marie BrownCredit: Debbie-Marie BrownCredit: Debbie-Marie Brown
Andrea Tovar sells hand-painted purses. Credit: Adina KeelingMore than 25 vendors sold at Thursday’s market. Credit: Adina KeelingVictoria Reeves welcomes shoppers in front of her hand-made dolls. Credit: Adina KeelingNiko Matvos dances to music played by DJ Johnny Price. Credit: Adina Keeling
Adina Keeling
Adina Keeling is a photojournalist and reporter, covering city news, sustainability, schools, and art. She also investigates mental health systems and environmental injustices in Evanston, and puts together...
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