Four local partners have collaborated to open Foster Dance Studios. They are: Artistic Director Ronn Stewart, a Joffrey teacher and longtime dancer; Sarah Goldstone, a Juilliard grad and a Chicago dancer; along with Kathryn Ebert of Evanston and Sally H. Turner of Wilmette. The studio will offer a wide variety of classes for all […]
Looking to experience more culture, more arts? BackStage Evanston, on Sept. 18, provides a sneak peak to 17 different local performances. The unique experience will take place from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Ethel M. Barber Theater at Northwestern University. “We’ve got a lot of performing arts in Evanston,” says Penny Rotheiser, chair of the event […]
Ever felt the urge to send an email or letter to your favorite celebrity? Between 1931 and 1958, Evanstonian Ethel Sampson sent dozens of letters to famous politicians, authors, musicians and movie stars of the time, and in return she received priceless autographs, memorabilia, and clothes. Sampson then masterfully combined artifacts from Amelia Earhart, […]
With Hollywood’s award season behind us, it’s time to take a fresh look at films. Now in its third year, the Talking Pictures Festival has something of interest for everyone. From April 14 – 17 at four Evanston venues, there are over 20 programs to choose from. The schedule is loaded with independent, thought-provoking, […]
“Voltaire is a relatively recent writer for me to adapt,” says Tony Award-winning Director Mary Zimmerman. She was having lunch on the tiny outdoor balcony on the fourth floor of the Goodman Theatre during a rehearsal break for Goodman’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s Broadway musical “Candide,” based on the novella by Voltaire. The show […]
As a young Jewish girl, Anya Cordell read The Diary of Anne Frank, and wondered whether she would have had the same kind of courage as the people who helped the Frank family hide during the Holocaust. Many years later, Cordell proved to herself that she could follow, in her small way, in the footsteps […]
The Julia Child of Japan lives in Evanston. Constance Chang taught Japan about Chinese food, just like Julia Child taught America about French food. Chang is now 93-years old and lives in The Mather, where she retired to be near her three children and grandchildren, but when she was a restaurant owner, television chef […]
“Theater is a living, moving art,” says Susie McMonagle, the Evanston actress who is starring in the Chicago production of “Billy Elliot.” “It’s a collaborative work of art; that’s what I love about it,” she says. And the theater loves McMonagle right back. She is “Mum” in “Billy Elliot,” which is a great tear-jerker […]
Harvey Pranian wanted to give back his neighborhood. He realized, after all, that his clientele in Evanston and the surrounding area was supporting his art and antique business.
Q2, the terrific little bar next to Quince Restaurant, is ringing in the warm weather with a fresh new jazz series. Top Chicago-area jazz artists will perform on the first and third Thursday of the month in the intimate venue. Amazingly, there is no cover charge. Emmy-winning composer and musician Steve Rashid is curating […]
