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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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‘The Home Project’ takes home theater to a new level in intimate, cozy venues

February 27, 2024

Sat in dimly lit living rooms, audience members cuddle under blankets to experience “The Home Project,” a traveling show which facilitates a dialogue among viewers on what ‘home’ means in intimate...

“Brokeback Mee-Owntain” was one of the two shows Mee-Ow staged this winter for its 50th anniversary.

Mee-Ow brings smiles, laughs to Shanley Pavilion in “Brokeback Mee-Owntain” show

February 26, 2024

Student-run comedy group Mee-Ow had audiences howling with laughter in “Brokeback Mee-Owntain,” a show full of cowboy hats, music and audience participation.  The group, which combines sketch comedy,...

For decades, Evanston has been a city full of musical creation and aspiring artists.

‘A creative town’: A look inside Evanston’s storied musical history

February 25, 2024

Through all the years that Pearl Jam’s lead singer Eddie Vedder has stood as a pillar of the rock music realm, he’s never faltered from his Evanston roots.  Vedder has made Lollapalooza appearances,...

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‘Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really’ gives feminist rendition of cold-blooded classic

February 23, 2024

“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really,” puts a feminist, blood-chilling twist on Bram Stoker’s 19th-century bestselling novel, “Dracula.” The show premieres this Friday at the Ethel M....

Singer-songwriter Chealen Berry said she wants to create music that people can relate to.

Q&A: Chealen Berry explores nostalgia, romance, heartbreak in her songwriting

February 22, 2024

McCormick senior and singer-songwriter Chealen Berry challenged herself to release an original song on the first day of each month in 2023.  When the new year rolled around, Berry’s “fun, little...

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