Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary celebrates Mayor Biss Birthday
A beautiful black oak tree, Quercus velutina, was planted on a perfect morning at Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary to honor Mayor Biss on his 44th birthday, Sept. 27. The Mayor was not content to stand by and watch. He found tools and participated in all aspects of the planting, from cutting away the plastic protection holding the soil around the tree roots to shoveling the sand. Black oak is the only oak native to sand prairies…
Artists Book House to transform Harley Clarke into ‘Haunted’ installation
The spirits are stirring. The nights are growing longer. The Harley Clarke Mansion is buzzing with phantasmic vibrations. This October, Artists Book House will resurrect its Halloween fundraiser “A House,…
The Block Museum of Art celebrates 40th anniversary
In 2020-2021, Northwestern University’s Block Museum of Art celebrates its 40th anniversary. Leading up to this milestone, The Block introduced a major initiative to acquire works of art that encourage…
City to host ‘First Friday Fall Fest’ at Mason Park
Evanston community members are invited to enjoy fun fall-themed activities for all ages as part of a “First Friday” community building event from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct.…
Jazzma Pryor shines in ‘Twilight: Los Angeles 1992’
There are approximately 48 different characters in Anna Deavere Smith’s play, “Twilight: Los Angeles 1992,” currently at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. They are male, female, old, young, African American, Korean, Mexican…
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Community open house and ribbon cutting set for newly renovated YWCA
The new YWCA campus is complete! A ceremonial ribbon cutting and tours of the new campus will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. Join…
The art of making art: Chuck Larson
As a tree grows, its trunk gets wider and longer. Chuck Larson’s interest and energy in wood craft has grown over time as well but is now narrower and…
Oktoberfest at the Levy Center
Celebrate the season at the Levy Center with food, dancing, beer and German traditions. Dinner includes bratwurst with sauerkraut, herb roasted chicken, German potato salad, corn cobbettes and dessert.…
See My Story: Portrait series of Evanston’s homeless citizens
Doug Haight, a local photographer, approaches his work with a unique tenderness with his subjects. He recently ended an exhibit where he put on display 21 intimate, life-size portrait…
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Guy Whitney art opening at Heartwood Center
Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. The opening of Whitney’s show, “Energy Into Matter,” will take place from…
My friend has a savior complex
Dear Gabby, My family friends often share a story about how they helped their neighbor escape an abusive relationship. They positively benefit by using this story to elevate their position in society…
Main-Dempster Mile publishes ‘Fairies & Scaries 2021’
The pumpkins are out at Trader Joe’s, the weather’s starting to feel like fall, and with Halloween about a month away, the Main-Dempster Mile is proud to announce the publication of a Halloween-themed story…
Lake Street Church of Evanston to host rummage sale
Lake Street Church of Evanston’s Rummage Sale, “Repurposing for a Purpose,” will be held October 8th and 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thrift vintage and unique finds, with a purpose…
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An Apple a Day
There’s a hint of crispness in the air, and that’s all the impetus I need to usher in my favorite fall produce, starting with…
Nominations invited for “Mayor’s Awards for the Arts”
The Evanston Arts Council is seeking nominations for its annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, which recognize and honor artists or arts organizations who…
Evanston’s sense of community shines at Robert Crown Block Party
Evanston Public Library kept a favorite summer pastime rolling with an end-of-season block party at the Robert Crown branch library and community center Sept.…
Funny Ladies: Theatre professor discusses women in comedy in Levy lecture
On Sept. 14, David Chack, a faculty member of The Theatre School at DePaul University, presented an overview of selected stand-up comediennes from the…
The Lighthouse Keeper sees …
… that it must be fall because pumpkin spice lattes are omnipresent. Plus, Kilwins on Sherman has a window full of caramel apples and…
Evanston Lighthouse Rotary serves up a zero waste taste of possibility
Thirty purveyors of Evanston’s most delectable food and beverages served up samples of sweet and savory dishes, wines, beers and other brews at the…
My date is a bad tipper
Dear Gabby, I went on a date with a guy and he offered to pay for dinner and drinks. I offered to split, but…
Frances Willard House announces ‘Do Everything 2021’: Virtual program and special tours
Although the Frances Willard House Museum is best known as the private home of its most famous resident, the social reformer and women’s suffragist…
Woof!
Two Dogs, with Everything Our family has lived with two dogs at a time since 2004. I highly recommend doubling down, but you need…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Coco’ under the stars
The City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) with family fun…
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