Leslie Goddard is a historian with a Ph.D. from Northwestern, a former museum director, an actress, and a storyteller. On Feb. 23, as part of the Levy Lecture Series, and […]
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Transport to London – Megan Wells, Sherlock Holmes, and ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band’
The Levy Lecture scheduled for Jan. 19, was a story for grownups, as famed storyteller Megan Wells presented her version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s, “The Adventures of the Speckled […]
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Roving the Red Planet
On Jan. 12, 300 Levy Lecture attendees sat transfixed in front of their screens as they watched Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, give a virtual […]
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17 Girl Scouts Donate 65 Bags of Toiletries and Canned Goods to Connections for the Homeless
Never underestimate the abilities of 17 entrepreneurial Girl Scouts to combine enthusiasm, teamwork, and persistence to successfully complete a service project this past December. The Willard Elementary fifth grade Girl […]
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A Conversation with Jennifer Steinhauer, Author of ‘The Firsts’
The fifth season of the Levy Lecture Series kicked off its second year of virtual webinars on Jan. 5 with Jennifer Steinhauer, a seasoned New York Times reporter and author […]
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December Levy Lectures Foster Creativity in Playwrighting and Music
December brought two sparkling Levy Lecture Series webinars via Zoom to throngs of attendees courtesy of the Levy Senior Center Foundation. On Dec. 8, Gloria Bond Clunie spoke about “Our […]
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Corky Siegel and Lynne Jordan Spread Joy with Free Holiday Concert
The Levy Senior Center Foundation brought good cheer, joy and smiles throughout Evanston and the broader Zoom universe with a free concert on Dec. 4, featuring the harmonica, keyboard, and […]
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Evanston Author Linda Gartz Discusses Her Memoir, ‘Redlined’
Award-winning television documentary producer and author Linda Gartz recently discussed her memoir, “Redlined,” as a featured speaker within the 2020 Levy Lecture Series. “Redlined” is steeped in history, but it […]
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Flags of Remembrance Honor Evanston’s Fallen from COVID
The small black vinyl flags flutter in the cold fall air. Anyone driving past the Morton Civic Center on Ridge Avenue too quickly might miss seeing them, mistaking them for […]
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Science and the Societal Impact of Hearing Loss
Dr. Sumitrajit (“Sumit”) Dhar is an expert on hearing loss and the emotional, mental, financial, psychological, and physical effects it has on people, especially older adults. As the Hugh Knowles […]