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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

A dancer rehearses in Studio5. The performing arts venue, 1934-38 Dempster St., opened in Evanston as a space to teach and showcase the arts.

Northwestern alumni open new performing arts venue in Evanston

October 5, 2016

A&E It took 10 years in the making, but Evanston’s newest performing arts venue, Studio5, finally opened its doors this past weekend to children, adults and Fat Babies alike. Studio5, located...

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

A&E The Big Draw festival crossed the Atlantic years ago, but next month, Evanston residents will find it in their own city. Evanston resident Elory Rozner founded the first-ever Big Draw Evanston,...

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

A&E In a few weeks, public buildings, like the ones that house the Evanston Fire Department, will be decorated with the vibrant work of local artists thanks to a new city program. The Evanston...

Jerry Alt (left), an Evanston-based photographer, shows his nature photography alongside his business partner Annette Patko at a June art festival in the city. Alt is debuting on Sunday a collection of his photography from his trip to Cuba.

Evanston-based photographer captures Cuban culture in new exhibition

October 8, 2015

Evanston-based photographer Jerry Alt, who has traveled the world capturing natural landscapes and its inhabitants, will unveil Sunday a photo collection from his trip to Cuba. The collection, titled...

New Black History Month art exhibit tells story of family migration

February 5, 2015

A&E A new art exhibit celebrating Black History Month will open at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., on Saturday. The display, created by artist Jevoid Simmons, will run through March...

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