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Theaster Gates bets on fine china
The famed Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.
‘It never goes away’: Evanston native, ex-trooper’s first fatal crash drives his mission to teach teens
Almost 40 years later, Evanston native and former Illinois State Police Sgt. Doug Whitmore still vividly remembers the first fatal crash he responded to. “It was a 16-year-old girl. She was on I-294 near Willow Road, driving a red BMW convertible with a black top. She missed her…
New Evanston resident Daniel King finds thrills, wit while directing ‘Murder’ at Oil Lamp Theater
Theater director Daniel King moved to Evanston from Rogers Park less than a year ago, and he is enjoying the residential feel of his new neighborhood. It’s the perfect location for him and his husband, Spencer Donovan, both of whom are heavily involved in the Chicagoland theater…
‘Mapping Black Evanston’ event being held on Oct. 3 at Shorefront Legacy Center
Join Shorefront Legacy Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, for a first look at “Mapping Black Evanston.” The event will take place at the Shorefront Legacy Center and Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2214 Ridge Ave. Throughout this year-long partnership…
Peggy Tarr: ¡Feliz mes de la herencia hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
As I was nearing the entrance to a restaurant, three women speaking Spanish were exiting. One of them walked back to the restaurant door, opened it and held it while I entered. “Gracias,” I said and smiled. The woman then walked beside me and opened and held the inner door. I…
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Published October 01Buddy Guy & guests to celebrate his 90th birthday at Radio City Music Hall — how to watch
Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday with an all-star cast of special guests at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 1.
Best musical bets for October
The musical harvest in Evanston this fall is bountiful! There will be many great concerts, and it is impossible to hear them all. I have picked out six shows that I am going to put on my calendar in October. None of these shows happen at the same time, so it is possible to attend…
On a mission to share Sukkot
The Kovacs family came to Dawes Park to celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot by seeking out Jewish passersby and inviting them to shake the lulav and etrog. Offering the ritual is considered an act of kindness in the Orthodox Chabad-Lubavitch tradition. That’s Levi, 11,…
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Published 4 hours agoTheaster Gates bets on fine china
The famed Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.
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Published 5 hours agoTheaster Gates bets on fine china
The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.
NU debuts new Ryan Field with packed house, big ceremony — and a Wildcats win
One hundred years to the day after its predecessor opened, the new Ryan Field football stadium officially debuted Friday night as Northwestern University hosted Penn State before a sold-out crowd of 35,000 and a national TV audience. The launch of Northwestern’s $875 million…
Waffle dessert shop Wafflavor to close permanently on Sunday
Korean waffle and frozen yogurt shop Wafflavor at 1596 Sherman Ave. plans to close Sunday, Oct. 4. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Wafflavor announced the closure on Instagram this week, thanking “everyone who has…