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

The Daily Northwestern

Kelley Czajka, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Kelley is a Medill sophomore studying journalism with a minor in French. The Bethesda, Maryland, native has previously been an assistant A&E editor. Kelley is also involved in Northwestern Sketch Television, and has previously written for Modern Luxury’s Chicago titles. You can reach Kelley via Twitter or email.
All content by Kelley Czajka

Waa-Mu Show increases inclusivity efforts through community outreach, transparency

May 4, 2017
In “Water By The Spoonful,” characters in the internet chat room stand on separate platforms to represent their physical separation. The play, which deals with issues of drug addiction and death through this chat room setting and through a Puerto Rican-American family, opens Friday in McCormick Auditorium.

Themes of connection, empathy come to light through narratives of drug abuse in Spectrum’s winter play

February 16, 2017

Alumni percussion ensemble wins a Grammy

February 15, 2017
Kim Brooks (School of Communication ‘05) hosts “O Girls,” a documentary about the journeys of graduates from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, which premieres Jan. 15 on Fusion.

Alumna Kim Brooks hosts documentary about Oprah’s academy in South Africa

January 12, 2017
A woman and a child attend the diversity workshop held by Enrich Evanston in October. Enrich Evanston aims to increase diversity and inclusion efforts within the Evanston arts.

Enrich Evanston encourages discussion of diversity in local arts

November 3, 2016
Kathryn Hahn (Communication ’95) and co-star Griffin Dunne star in the Amazon series “I Love Dick.” The show’s screenplay is written by Sarah Gubbins (Communication ’97, ’08).

Alumnae Kathryn Hahn and Sarah Gubbins explore the explosion of female desire in new Amazon series

November 3, 2016
Kaitlin Fine (Communication ‘09) was mainly a performer during her time at NU, but a change of course led her to her current position as an associate company manager for “Hamilton.”

Q&A: Alumna Kaitlin Fine, assistant company manager of ‘Hamilton’ in Chicago

October 26, 2016
“Bridget Bishop Presents: The Salem Bitch Trials,” produced and written by Jared Rubin Sprowls (Communication ‘16), premieres Oct. 18 off-Broadway and features New York drag queens.

Queen Bs: Northwestern graduate produces off-Broadway show highlighting identity issues through drag

October 12, 2016
The events of the Big Draw Evanston target a variety of ages and interests, with the aim of gathering people in public spaces to create art collectively.

British-born drawing festival makes its way to Evanston

September 28, 2016
Actors perform in the short film “Fighter Kites.” Communication junior Jack Birdsall collaborated with Revanth Levaka, a student from the Annapurna International School of Film and Media, to direct the film, which will be screened at the Studio 22 Premiere.

Studio 22 Premiere broadens programming to emphasize diversity, inclusivity

May 26, 2016

Dillo through the Decades: Histories conflict on the evolution of the largest student-run music festival in the country

May 19, 2016
A student rehearses for “Waiting for Dillo,” the first annual production of Project NU, Spectrum Theatre Company’s new community-based initiative. The show drew material from interviews with nearly 70 students from all areas of campus.

Production of ‘Waiting for Dillo’ explores diverse experiences of Northwestern students

May 12, 2016

Chicago area-based authors to speak at Bookends & Beginnings about sense of place

May 4, 2016
Students and participants in Northwestern’s AMASE program practice the guitar. The group gathers on Saturdays to foster a shared passion for music and art.

AMASE volunteers encourage environment of musical expression for people with disabilities

April 27, 2016
Students rehearse for an aerial performance that will be featured at the upcoming Revel at The Rock. The event will be a part of ShakespeaRevel, a campus-wide festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

ShakespeaRevel festival commemorates playwright’s legacy through assorted events

April 21, 2016
Leslie Ureña (Graduate School ‘09) is the assistant curator of photographs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. She was recently appointed to the position because of her extensive background in art history.

A portrait of success

April 7, 2016
Students observe photography of Unity models displayed at a gallery night at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The event was held by Unity Charity Fashion Show and NU Active Minds to support the removal of negative mental health stigmas.

Unity models, NU Active Minds pair up for gallery night

March 3, 2016
Students rehearse for an upcoming production of “Smudge” that will be presented in Wave Productions’ Second Annual Director Festival. The festival was created last year to give amatuer student directors a chance to grow.

Wave Festival gives students opportunity to develop directing skills

February 24, 2016
Artwork by Evanston community members is displayed in Downtown Evanston to cheer people up in the winter. Artwork will be displayed in the next few months as part of “Winter HeARTh 2016: TryAngles.”

Public art project to install color, inspiration downtown

February 18, 2016
Dancers perform at Celebrasia in 2014. This year’s show will be monkey-themed in honor of the start of the Chinese Year of the Monkey.

2016 Celebrasia show rings in Chinese Year of the Monkey

February 10, 2016

Amateur Drag Show to defy gender expectations through cosmic themes

February 3, 2016
Cast members of Evanston’s 2nd Act Players prepare for their production of “Remembrance.” The play, which explores how people remember dead loved ones, will be performed with changes since the last performance at the Winnetka Community House.

2nd Act Players debut revised version of “Remembrance”

January 27, 2016
Lindy Stockton, an Evanston-based mixed media artist, will display her art as part of Evanston’s new Public Art Loan Program. The Evanston Arts Council founded the program to beautify public buildings.

New Evanston program beautifies public spaces with local artists’ work

January 20, 2016
The Josephine Louis Theater was renovated recently, to make it more accessible to patrons. New elements, like a wheelchair lift and wheelchair-accessible seating, have been added.

Josephine Louis Theater renovated for accessibility, comfort

January 14, 2016

New podcast series shares stories about navigating first year at Northwestern

November 10, 2015
The University and Sodexo will create a new Food Advisory Board for students to provide input about potential changes in NU’s dining program. Some of the changes relate to meal plan options and students with dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians, vegans and people who follow a gluten-free diet.

Sodexo, students team up for food advisory board

October 29, 2015
Llan Carlos Dávila (right) speaks about his experiences protesting against transnational mining company Tahoe Resources, which he said posed environmental risks and infringed upon human rights in Guatemala. The event was hosted by the Buffett Institute on Thursday night.

Human rights in Guatemala highlighted in Buffett event

October 16, 2015

Feinberg study aims to improve student health

October 11, 2015
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