Entertainment Archives - Evanston Now

Sidewalk art adds color to downtown

Artwork meant brighten the path for shoppers heading to this weekend's sidewalk sale.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 23, 2021 - 4:19 pm

A visitor from far away

Evanston Now reader finds moth common to Central America on her front doorstep.

By Bill Smith on July 21, 2021 - 4:07 pm

Pride picnic celebrates local gay community

Event had been rained out last month.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 17, 2021 - 7:55 pm

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Northlight buys property for new theater site

After a pandemic-caused delay, Northlight Theatre has acquired the property it plans to make its new home in downtown Evanston.

By Evanston Now on July 14, 2021 - 2:55 pm

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Classical music at the Dawes Mansion this summer

The FilAm Music Foundation is holding chamber music concerts at the home of the Evanston History Center.

By Evanston Now on July 12, 2021 - 11:53 am

Fourth to go forth without parade

Evanston's traditional Fourth of July Celebration will be virtual this year for the second year in a row, with the theme "A Community United Cannot Be Divided."

By Jeff Hirsh on July 2, 2021 - 3:40 pm

Evanston celebrates Juneteenth

Evanstonians turned out for a day of festivities today to mark the new national holiday, Juneteenth.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 19, 2021 - 5:08 pm

Council pulls plug on arena event plans

Election swept supporters off Council. Pandemic has kept events from being held.

By Bill Smith on June 16, 2021 - 10:06 am

Beer to arrive at golf course next week

Equipped with a new city license, golf course leaders have invited the mayor to help kick off sales.

By Evanston Now on May 20, 2021 - 10:31 am

Orrington to refund wedding party’s deposit

But hotel's reopening is still in limbo.

By Jeff Hirsh on April 22, 2021 - 11:49 am

Local theater group tells ‘Pandemic Stories’

Seven short plays about love, life and loss in America today.

By Jeff Hirsh on April 19, 2021 - 5:00 am

Hotel closing leaves wedding reception in limbo

It looks like the wedding party will have to find another place for their wedding party.

By Jeff Hirsh on April 9, 2021 - 3:07 pm

An annual Easter tradition on Wesley

Residents of the 1700 block of Wesley Avenue in Evanston took part in a neighborhood tradition today -- an Easter egg hunt.

By Bill Smith on April 4, 2021 - 3:07 pm

Ward meeting to discuss golf course events

Plans for summer concerts and fall tailgating on the Canal Shores Golf Course will be the subject of a special 7th Ward meeting Wednesday night.

By Bill Smith on March 30, 2021 - 2:33 pm

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Pandemic cancels July 4th events for second year

Organizers looking for safe alternatives.

By Bill Smith on March 17, 2021 - 10:34 am

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Arts groups to benefit from COVID relief measure

Performers and venues have been devastated by the pandemic until now.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 31, 2020 - 2:14 pm

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