“Paintings from the Studio of Ann Ponce and Mary Gingrich”
Maple Avenue Gallery
1745 Maple Ave.
(847) 869-0680
Opens Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Free admission
At the opening reception for its newest exhibit, the Maple Avenue Gallery is not just featuring art and appetizers – there are professional classical musicians, too.
“(Artist) Mary Gingrich has painted a large portrait of four female viola players from the symphony,” gallery manager Susan McMenamin said. “They commissioned the work and have agreed to play at the opening.”
The performances were arranged by artists Gingrich and Ponce, who will also present gallery talks during the evening to discuss their latest work.
“They’re really giving a tremendous gift to Evanston,” Mc Menamin said.
“The Arms and Equipment of Billy Yank”
Evanston Historical Society
Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St.
(847) 475-3410
February 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
$5 admission
Northwestern history professor Laurence Schiller will present a demonstration to coincide with the Evanston Historical Society’s latest Civil War exhibit.
Schiller, a Civil War re-enactor, will use his collection of other Civil War-era paraphernalia to present the interactive program.
“He really brings a great perspective, and we’re very excited to have him,” Curator of Education Leslie Goddard said. “It will be a demonstration of the things that Civil War soldiers would have used, worn and carried. It’s a chance to learn a little more because the items aren’t under glass.”
The exhibit has been getting a good response because of its relevance to the Evanston community, Goddard said.
“Evanston had a very strong connection to the war,” Goddard said. “Out of a population of about 800 people, 50 men served in the war and three were generals.”
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