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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


The concert featured performances from the Chicago Music Institute, Hearing in Color, Dance Center Evanston and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative.

MLK Community Celebration Concert honors King’s legacy with speeches, songs

January 21, 2025

Musicians, faith leaders and community members gathered Sunday afternoon to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Nichols Concert Hall. The 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King...

A candlelight vigil at Alice Millar Chapel is among the events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend.

Here is how you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in Evanston

January 10, 2024

This coming weekend is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and businesses and organizations around Evanston are planning events around the city to commemorate the holiday.  Here’s how to honor the holiday...

Singing siblings Charity, Chamaya, Chantal and Carlis Moody perform as part of Sunday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The celebration aimed to unite the Evanston community through art.

Local artists celebrate life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 16, 2023

The Music Institute of Chicago and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre brought together creators across disciplines Sunday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., marking the first collaboration between...

A person in a suit stands and gestures in front of bookshelves.

Evanston events honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 9, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of lynching. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reflecting on history through film screenings, musical events and lectures in Evanston this upcoming...

The Evanston Art Center is in the foreground, and the sky is illustrated with yellow-and-pink art supplies.

Evanston Arts Council grants $135,000 of ARPA funds to 23 arts organizations

July 17, 2022

The Evanston Arts Council announced Friday that 23 local arts nonprofits would be awarded funding secured from the National Endowment for the Arts. EAC was one of three Illinois organizations to receive...

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