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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


Bookends & Beginnings will replace Bookman’s Alley at the legendary Evanston store’s former Sherman Avenue location. Nina Barrett, the store’s owner, said the new shop will offer an assortment of modern and vintage books.

New Evanston bookstore plans to be local ‘forum’

April 16, 2014

The owner of the new bookstore set to move into the space left by Bookman's Alley plans to build upon the previous shop's "irreplaceable" legacy. Bookends & Beginnings, which will open in June,...

A new bookstore will replace Bookman’s Alley in the storefront at 1712 Sherman Ave. in June. Bookends & Beginnings owner Nina Barrett said the new store will cater to the “diverse” Evanston community.

New bookstore to replace Bookman’s Alley

April 14, 2014

Another bookstore will fill the space left by Bookman’s Alley, the new store announced Monday. Bookends & Beginnings, which is scheduled to open at 1712 Sherman Ave. in early June, is an independent...

John Cage’s original compositions are displayed in an exhibit at University Library. Featured along with his sheet music are old letters and notes that Cage both sent and received throughout his lifetime.

Library exhibit showcases composer’s life, works

October 15, 2012

When avant-garde composer John Cage decided to donate some of his musical scores, he recalled his time in Chicago and the commitment to music he saw during his visits to Northwestern. Now, in celebration...

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