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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


 BJ Jones, Northlight Theatre’s artistic director, talks about the the proposed project in downtown Evanston. He said the Evanston location would allow the company to experiment with new work without worrying about its financial implications.

Northlight Theatre’s proposed return to Evanston draws mixed reactions

October 24, 2017

Evanston residents voiced approval for the return of Northlight Theatre to the city, but expressed concerns over the mixed-use development and its potential impact on the downtown area at a Tuesday discussion. The...

Bookends and Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. The bookstore is one of several Evanston businesses that could close if a proposed high-rise complex is approved.

More than 1,100 students, residents sign petition against proposed city high-rise

September 19, 2017

Whenever Communication senior Orli Spierer moves to a new city, she said she always seeks out small, independent bookstores. In Evanston, her bookstore of choice is Bookends and Beginnings, Spierer said. So...

Northlight Theatre executive director Tim Evans (right) and artistic director BJ Jones speak to City Council in October 2015 about their interest in returning to Evanston in its proposed downtown performing arts center. Some community members expressed concerned because the development is a proposed high-rise, and the space is currently home to seven businesses.

Concerns raised over Northlight Theatre’s return to Evanston

September 12, 2017

As Northlight Theatre plans its return to Evanston in a proposed 37-story building on Sherman Avenue, some are worried about how large the development is and that its arrival could mean businesses currently...

Selina Fillinger

Northwestern student’s original play on terrorism to premiere at Northlight Theatre

February 24, 2016

A&E After seeing headlines in the news about Americans attempting to join the Islamic State terrorist group, Communication senior Selina Fillinger questioned the cause of the phenomenon. “They...

Northlight Theatre executive director Tim Evans (right) and artistic director BJ Jones speak to City Council about their interest in returning to Evanston in its proposed downtown performing arts center. Northlight Theatre was founded in Evanston in 1974 but has been established in Skokie at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts for nearly two decades.

Northlight Theatre plans to return to Evanston

October 20, 2015

The Northlight Theatre company formally expressed interest at Monday’s City Council meeting in returning to Evanston to occupy the proposed downtown performing arts center. Aldermen reacted positively...

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