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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


Let’s get digital: Northwestern, Evanston arts communities stay connected through online performances, classes

Let’s get digital: Northwestern, Evanston arts communities stay connected through online performances, classes

April 22, 2020

Samara Malik did not plan for this. The Communication sophomore was supposed to direct for Lovers and Madmen, a member board of Northwestern’s Student Theatre Coalition. This year, the board was preparing...

“Concerning Foster.” The new play will premiere at Mudlark Theater in Jan. 24.

Mudlark Theater presents new production exploring history of desegregation in Evanston schools

January 22, 2020

In 1976, Evanston’s only all-black school closed its doors. With its new production “Concerning Foster,” Mudlark Theater is bringing its story to life. The new play, written by Dru Smith and alumna...

Cultural arts coordinator Jennifer Lasik, right, talks at an Evanston Arts Council meeting in 2014. The Council awarded funding to 21 groups on Wednesday.

Evanston Arts Council announces cultural fund grant awardees

May 31, 2018

The Evanston Arts Council awarded grants to 12 recipients Friday as part of the 2018-19 cycle of its Cultural Fund Grant Program. According to a Friday news release from the Arts Council, the program’s...

 Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a City Council meeting Monday. Fleming raised concerns about a grant given to Mudlark Theater to diversify its staff.

Aldermen approve grant to Mudlark Theater to diversify staff

April 13, 2018

City Council approved a $25,000 grant to Mudlark Theater on Monday to diversify the theater’s administrative staff despite concerns from some aldermen that the city should not pay for the staffing of...

The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Foundation 65, a nonprofit that supports the district, announced it would provide $275,000 in grants this year.

Foundation 65 to provide $275,000 in literacy, arts grants

September 21, 2017

Foundation 65, a nonprofit organization that serves Evanston/Skokie School District 65, announced Tuesday plans to provide $275,000 in literacy and arts grants for the upcoming academic year. The foundation,...

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