Light Opera Works: "Camelot"
If the review of a long-loved musical-theater standard begins with kudos for outstanding sound engineering and a fantastic pit orchestra, it probably doesn’t conclude with the words, “highly recommended.”
Catch Your Breath: Innovative Fundraising for Lung Health
What would you do for a favorite charity? Would you jump off a building? Okay, maybe not jump, but rappel down the 27-story theWit Hotel to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Eighty people did just that on a recent spring weekend. Each raised at least $1,000 for the organization […]
Brunch at Union: Reason to Celebrate
Union Pizzeria has started serving Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. I stopped in for the inaugural service and I’ve got to tell you—it was worth the wait.
Curt’s Café: Eating Well, Doing What’s Right
Susan Trieschmann doesn’t want to be the focus of this article; she wants the mission and the message of Curt’s Café put first.
Fresh: Sandwiches With Soul
The Asian sandwich craze has landed in Evanston with the opening of Soulwich, which puts a pan-Asian spin on your average banh mi, Vietnamese-style sandwiches. Owner Bhavini Patel of Chicago drew inspiration from a variety of Asian food stalls. You can taste those influences in sandwiches such as the Indonesian Ginger Barbeque, with homemade barbeque […]
Another New Evanston Restaurant? Todoroki Hibachi & Sushi
Hard to believe it, but yet another new restaurant has opened in Evanston.
Fresh: E's Amore Has Jewelry You Will Love
Love has never looked so fabulous. Evanstonian Erin Brady Dickerson experienced love at first sight when she spotted colorful Venetian glass beads during a trip to Italy. She recently converted her infatuation with these beautiful beads into a creative hand-crafted jewelry line, E’s Amore, that promises to bring some Italian glow to your wardrobe. With […]
Family Field Trip: Grosse Point Lighthouse
Learn about lighthouses and Evanston history on this outing for families with children 8 and older. Located on Sheridan Road in north Evanston, there is free parking in the lot next door. From the parking lot, walk south past the mansion, which houses the Evanston Arts Center, and enter the lighthouse through the keepers’ quarters, […]
Exploring Evanston
Within Evanston’s 8 square miles, there lies historic shopping districts, a picturesque downtown and unique dining experiences. You can find anything, from beaches and festivals to an art center and vegetarian café, all tucked into this vibrant community. 1. When Northwestern University was founded 160 years ago, the first class had 10 students. Now the […]
Homemade Cleaning Products: Easy to Make, Easy on the Environment
How many cleaning products do you have stored under your kitchen sink right now? Replace them with these 5 products and your house will still sparkle, you’ll cut down on clutter and reduce your family’s exposure to toxic cleaning chemicals. Dr. Toni Bark, a medical consultant and LEED-accredited professional at the Center for Disease Prevention […]
