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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


Social media campaign launches in Evanston to limit violence

February 7, 2016

Local residents and community organizers launched last week a social media campaign designed to give Evanston residents a platform to voice their thoughts on violence in the city. Leadership Evanston,...

Ryan Lanning (Lorenzo) and Stephanie Stockstill (Tilly) perform in “Melancholy Play: a chamber musical.” The show, which was originally a play, has been adapted to include musical components.

Piven Theatre Workshop to premiere ‘Melancholy Play: a chamber musical’

April 29, 2015

A&E This weekend, Evanston's Piven Theatre Workshop will premiere “Melancholy Play: a chamber musical.” Written by Tony-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl and directed by Evanston native Polly...

Evanston to hold Open Studios art event

February 16, 2015

Evanston residents will have the opportunity to view the work of both visual and performing artists Feb. 28, the city announced last week. The Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., will host...

Piven Theatre Workshop hosts new improv series

February 11, 2015

Evanston’s Piven Theatre Workshop is hosting a new program called Anytime/Anywhere: The Piven Improvisation Series. The program, which runs from Feb. 7 to March 1, involves students, adults, teachers...

Ald. Coleen Burrus (9th) presides over a meeting of the Human Services Committee, which she chairs. The committee voted to allow Next Theatre Company, which is more than two years behind on its rent, to continue to operate out of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for its upcoming season.

Aldermen allow Next Theatre to operate through upcoming season despite debt

July 8, 2014

Aldermen voted Monday to allow Next Theatre Company, which is more than two years late on lease payments to the city, to stay in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for its upcoming season. The committee...

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