Entertainment
Fall classes starting at Arts Depot
Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 6:26 pm by Bill Smith
The Evanston Arts Depot, located in the Main Street Metra station in Evanston, will hold several acting classes this fall.
"Acting 101: Communication and Performance for Adults," taught by Alison Lonesome Rodriguez, invites grownups to explore their inner skills as performers through improv and other techniques.
Students learn how to communicate their ideas with confidence in the workplace and get a chance to unleash their creative imagination in a safe setting.
The class meets from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6. It costs $250.
Marcus Roberts Trio
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 2:48 pm by Jennifer TaylorMarcus Roberts Trio
In the Footsteps of Giants pays tribute to piano legends Thelonius Monk, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Ahmad Jamal, Errol Garner, and James P. Johnson.
Quintet Attacca
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 2:44 pm by Jennifer Taylor
It's happening! Town starts to turn purple
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 1:38 pm by Bill Smith
You could see it happening today on Central Street -- fire plugs near Northwestern University's Ryan Field were painted purple.
It's part of a promotion for a "Paint Evanston Purple" campaign designed to fire up local residents for the Wildcats' home game against Central Michigan University on Saturday, Sept. 25.
No word yet on whether the new color confuses neighborhood dogs.
Hispanic Heritage Month at Evanston Public Library
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 11:17 am by Evanston LibraryNationally, the time from September 15 until October 15 is known as Hispanic Heritage Month. With the help of local community organizations, the Evanston Public Library will be celebrating with a variety of programs.
Burger joint makes Bon Appetit list
Monday, August 30, 2010, at 8:42 pm by Bill Smith
Edzo's Burger Shop in downtown Evanston has been named one of the top nine "cheap eats" places in Chicagoland by Bon Appetit magazine in its September issue.
Edzo's also was the only restaurant mentioned by the magazine that's located outside the City of Chicago itself.
Author Book Signing at Borders
Monday, August 30, 2010, at 2:28 pm by Candace HillCandace Hill, author of the new book, Images of America:Baha'i Temple, will give a short talk and sign copies at Borders Books and Music, 1700 Maple Ave. on Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m.
Summer treats: 38 Degrees
Friday, August 27, 2010, at 7:36 am by Kelsey CollisterThe frozen yogurt shop 38 Degrees opened this month in downtown Evanston.
Some of the toppings available for your yogurt at 38 Degrees.
Concert: Quintet Attacca with pianist Mark George
Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 10:05 pm by Nat SilvermanA prominent wind quintet and an accomplished pianist – each a winner of one of the most coveted awards in chamber music — will join forces in the season-opening program of the Music Institute of Chicago’s 80th Anniversary Concert Series at 3 p.m.
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