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Viggo Mortensen as Tony Vallelonga and Mahershala Ali as Dr. Donald Shirley in

‘Green Book’ has its issues. Mahershala Ali is not one of them

February 14, 2019
Rich Koz poses in “Svengoolie.” Koz took over the titular role in 1979 as “Son of Svengoolie.”

Rich Koz celebrates 40 years of mixing horror and humor in “Svengoolie”

November 2, 2018
U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky chats with Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin during the Democratic Party of Evanston’s annual dinner. Schakowsky presented the Yellow Dog Award to Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Evanston Democrats honor local politicians, rally voters for Midterms

October 21, 2018
The cast of “Legacy: A Mother’s Song” perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show explored the themes of choice and motherhood.

Northwestern theater students debut new shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for the second year

October 12, 2018

Letter to the Editor

October 11, 2018
A glamour shot of Bette Davis. The inimitable Davis will be the focus of “All About Bette: The Cultural Legacies of Bette Davis.”

Northwestern to host conference about life of Bette Davis

October 3, 2018
Two parked Evanston police cars.

City year in review

August 23, 2018
Open Tab: The Lucky Platter offers comfort food with a twist

Open Tab: The Lucky Platter offers comfort food with a twist

May 30, 2018
Paul’s Drag Race: A Northwestern student’s twists and turns to finding a new identity

Paul’s Drag Race: A Northwestern student’s twists and turns to finding a new identity

May 30, 2018
The exterior of Smylie Brothers Brewing Company. The Evanston restaurant offers craft brews and Texas-style barbecue to a Midwestern crowd.

Smylie Brothers Brewing Company brings the taste of Texas to Chicago

May 9, 2018
Superintendent Paul Goren at Monday’s Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board meeting. Some board members and community members worried that District 65 wasn’t giving enough urgency to improving equity in early education programs.

District 65 board, community members criticize lack of movement on early education equity initiative

May 8, 2018
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson spoke in favor of introducing coach houses as affordable rental units.

Aldermen approve changes to city code allowing for rental of coach houses

April 30, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a council meeting Monday. At the meeting, Bobkiewicz announced the city is looking for residents to volunteer for the community ambassador program.

Evanston calls for volunteer city ambassadors to provide residents more information

April 24, 2018
The pastel settees, billowing white curtains and crystalline lamps combined with the unfinished walls, exposed beam ceiling and assorted period knick-knacks create a scene straight out of a Fitzgerald novel — you’d almost expect to see Daisy leaning over to get a light from Gatsby in the corner.

Bourbon N’ Brass speakeasy offers deliciously vintage vibes to Evanston bar scene

April 17, 2018

A reflection on how we talk about suicide

April 17, 2018
Their jazz band, DW Jazz Orchestra, played its first live show ever at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center in New York City last August. Since then, they’ve made their Evanston debut at SPACE and have another gig there May 29.

Sam Wolsk, Louis Danowksy on performing live in NYC

April 17, 2018
Organization for Positive Action and Leadership president Roger Williams speaks about the lack of educational equity in Evanston. The group said suspensions of black students in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 significantly spiked this school year.

Community leaders: District 65 should better serve black students

April 12, 2018
John Krasinski in his newest movie, “A Quiet Place.” Krasinski directed, wrote and starred in the film.

The genial John Krasinski shakes up horror in his first foray into the genre

April 11, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. The Housing and Homelessness Commission will ask City Council to legitimize detached garage rental units.

Housing and Homelessness Commission to introduce alternative affordable housing options

April 6, 2018
Evanston sustainability coordinator Kumar Jensen speaks at an Evanston Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group meeting Tuesday. Jensen recently presented the group’s goals to City Council.

Evanston climate task force discusses how to spread message of sustainability

April 4, 2018
Weinberg junior and right guard Tommy Doles sports a

Block 7: NU Kids on the Block

March 10, 2018
Cast and creative from “Pretty Woman: The Musical.” Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee star as Vivian and Edward.

Jerry Mitchell directs the new stage adaptation of “Pretty Woman”

March 7, 2018
“An Outrage” features scenes shot at the sites of former lynchings. The filmmakers noted that many of these locations are as commonplace as a town square or a tree off the highway.

‘An Outrage’ examines the modern ramifications of lynching

February 14, 2018
The Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra will perform a New Orleans jazz-focused concert in honor of Mardi Gras on Feb. 13 in Galvin Recital Hall.

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra to perform Mardi Gras-themed concert

February 7, 2018
Opera singer Renée Fleming to speak at commencement

Opera singer Renée Fleming to speak at commencement

February 6, 2018
Northwestern alumnus Alan Schmuckler wins Kleban Prize for lyricist work

Northwestern alumnus Alan Schmuckler wins Kleban Prize for lyricist work

January 25, 2018
The ensemble of “Graffoníks 4” strikes a pose. The performers are comprised of members from Tonik Tap and Graffiti Dancers.

Graffiti Dancers and Tonik Tap unite to present Beyoncé’-themed ‘Graffoníks 4’

January 17, 2018
Seth Meyer and wife Alexi Ashe arrives at the 75th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.

Seth Meyers hosts 75th Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

January 8, 2018

Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to tour Asia, marks first international tour in school history

December 23, 2017
Tom Hanks (left), Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg pose while promoting

Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks join forces to tell the story of Katharine Graham and the Pentagon Papers

December 18, 2017
Augusta Read Thomas premiered her latest composition, “Sonorous Earth,” at the Harris Theater. Her piece was performed by the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra and Third Coast Percussion, a Grammy Award-winning group of NU alumni.

Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra performs NU alumna’s piece featuring 300 bells

November 16, 2017
Sarah Jane Inwards (Communication ’13) is one of this year’s recipients of The Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship award. Winners are given $35,000 to create a new screenplay within the year.

Northwestern alumna wins Academy screenwriting fellowship

November 16, 2017
Gabriel Jackson graduated from Northwestern with an economics degree in 2009. Today, he’s pursuing success in the music industry under the rap moniker FACE.

Q&A: Weinberg alum, rapper FACE

November 15, 2017
Medill junior Cassie Majewski and Weinberg senior Sterling Harris rehearse their tap duet for “[Re]Act.” Fall Dance Concert that will premiere in the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 9.

Fall Dance Concert features original student choreography, blend of dance genres

November 8, 2017
The Northshore Concert Band will open its 62nd season on Nov. 5 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. The fall performance is titled “Star Wars: A New Hope.”

Northshore Concert Band opens season themed around ‘Star Wars’

November 1, 2017
Inspired by the Victory Arch in Baghdad, Art theory and practice Prof. Michael Rakowitz created a smaller-scale version with a “Star Wars” spin. The hands of the piece are constructed out of pages from one of Saddam Hussein’s novels, which Rakowitz said were essentially “Star Wars” fan fiction.

Inside NU Prof. Michael Rakowitz’s newest exhibition at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art

October 25, 2017
Maya Kuper (Communication ’04) and Paul McComas (Communication ’84) adapted McComas’ novel into an alt-rock musical. The show includes music and lyrics that McComas and Kuper wrote based on the book.

NU alumni create alt-rock musical addressing depression, sexual assault

October 25, 2017
Students film the pilot of “Putin Jr.,” a new NU Channel 1 web series. The show follows Ivan, Putin’s fictional son, as he traverses the social complexities of college and tries to keep his lineage a secret from friends.

New student web series follows fictional struggles of Vladimir Putin’s illegitimate son

October 18, 2017
Singer-songwriter Mappe Of will be performing at Evanston SPACE on Oct. 15. His music is an eclectic blend of folk and electronic.

Q&A: Canadian singer-songwriter Mappe Of

October 11, 2017
Ensemble members of the TBD theater troupe at Student Theater Information Night. TBD explores neo-futurism practices on campus.

Student theater troupe explores neo-futurism, grows presence on campus

October 5, 2017
NU alumna Megan Rosati (Communication ’05) flashes a creepy grin in her pitch video for “Bloom.” Rosati is currently developing the pilot’s script.

Northwestern alumna Megan Rosati develops TV pilot from feminine horror pitch

October 4, 2017
Danny DelPurgatorio poses as a corpse in his pitch video for “Wither.” He and NU alumnus Anthony Williams (Communication ’08) won $300,000 to develop their concept into a feature-length horror movie.

After winning horror contest, Northwestern alum Anthony Williams begins developing pitch into feature-length film

October 4, 2017
Peters stars in the Northwestern University production of “HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical.” Peters will return to Chicago on Oct. 3 with the “Motown” national tour.

Recent graduate Eric Peters lands first gig in ‘Motown’ national tour

September 28, 2017
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