The Art of Making Art column is usually about an artist’s process. But this column is different. I am recounting my current personal art-learning pursuit: painting in a studio with […]
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Rank and File | ETHS chess shows depth at conference championship
The ETHS chess team continues to post consistent results in its high school tournament play. At last weekend’s North Suburban Chess League Conference Championship, the eight-board varsity team tied for […]
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Peggy Tarr: Humankind
It was reported that Sidney Poitier (born 1927) died on Jan. 6, 2022. He was a Bahamian-American/African American actor, film director and ambassador to Japan and UNESCO. He was the […]
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The Lighthouse Keeper sees …
… what a difference a few weeks make. Hockey players and figure skaters are flocking to the Arrington Lagoon and … … that a solitary walker at Lee Street Beach […]
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Eye on Evanston: Thoughts on Design | Designing an ADU
Though accessory dwelling units (ADUs) play a valuable role in the community at large, they ultimately exist to provide people with a healthy, safe home. This article focuses on the […]
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The Art of Making Art: Russell Muits
His studio is outfitted with canvas, drying racks and cases for block inks. There are brayer rollers, gloves, cleaning equipment, tape and more. And it is located in the back […]
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Peggy Tarr: “A Man Of All Seasons”*
On Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa**, the news reported that South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu had passed (1931-2021). My heart sank. Not only had Anglican Archbishop Tutu been […]
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Les Jacobson: The State of the States
Think you know your U.S. geography? Current on your cities? Confident of your counties? Up to speed on your states? Well, maybe. In the spirit of advancing our knowledge while […]
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Peggy Tarr: Seasonal holidays
Winter begins on Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. (Wikipedia) Dec. 25 is Christmas Day, a day celebrated […]
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Les Jacobson: Last year’s essential workers are still essential
In what already seems like a lifetime ago but was actually spring of 2020, signs started popping up on Evanston lawns like May dandelions, encouraging people to “remember essential workers.” […]