On Aug. 17 construction began at the Evanston Ecology Center. The Ecology Center’s solar greenhouse was torn down to allow an expansion of the center’s classroom. The construction is a […]

Author Archives: Matthew Dahlman
SPACE 900: A Collection of Art and Artists
Space 900, located at 1042 Wesley Ave., is a collective art gallery co-founded in 1983 by Joanna Pinsky. The name of the gallery stems from its original location at 900 […]
‘Visions of Life’ Combines Art and Writing
“Visions of Life”, a short story collection edited by Evanston writer Ivy Sundell, is an engaging collaboration between art and written word. The collection is composed of five stories, each […]
Disease Kills Venerable Elm Tree
An American elm tree more than a 100 years old was cut down on July 20. The American elm previously located at 1615 Greenleaf St. was infected with Elm yellows […]
Valli Produce Opens at Evanston Plaza
Close to 100 shoppers clogged the entrance with their shopping carts on July 22 to witness the ribbon cutting at Valli Produce, 1910 Dempster St., in Evanston Plaza. “I have […]
A Day Dedicated to Community at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center
Community was the word of the day on June 20, as Evanston opened the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center. The cultural center located at 1823 Church Street, is the next step to […]
Everyday Cycles and Motion Opens
Evanston’s own Everyday Cycles and Motion, located at 941 Chicago Avenue, celebrated its grand opening on June 19 with a ribbon cutting. Owners Mark Nelson and Liz Durham show their […]
Evanston Sneaker Exchange 2 is Success for Club Exito
Some people may be unaware that they might have a gold mine in their closet or attic. A search of those cobweb- and dust-drenched places might turn up an old […]