FREE Comic Book Day
April 26, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Feature, Upcoming Events
Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.
This Saturday, May 2, Comix Revolution, 606 Davis Street in Evanston, will be offering free comic books in the Children’s Room at the Evanston Public Library as well as at their store. Stop by the Library to look and take home a free comic book and then visit Comix Revolution on Davis Street!
Visit Comix Revolution Website | Get Directions to Comix Revolution
Evanston’s First Film Festival!
April 26, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Feature, Upcoming Events
May 1-3
The Talking Pictures Festival highlights independent films from around the world mixed with brand new offerings by local filmmakers. The three-day festival is jam packed with animated films, documentaries, fiction films and shorts that promise to offer something for everybody.
The Talking Pictures Festival is organized by Percolator Films, a brand new Evanston media arts organization that’s also behind the popular, ten-year old Reeltime film and discussion series, founded by independent filmmakers Ines Sommer and Kathy Berger.
For the festival, Percolator Films has partnered with Northwestern University’s Block Cinema, the Evanston Public Library, Boocoo Cultural Center and Café, and After Hours Movie Rentals to bring new independent films to the North Shore.
Schedule (click for details)
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Wildcat Spring Game Activities This Weekend
April 20, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Upcoming Events
Northwestern is getting ready for the 2009 football season and fans can, too, by grabbing family and friends to attend the Wildcat’s annual Spring Game this Saturday (April 25) at Ryan Field. The season is four months away so take advantage of this opportunity to have a Wildcat reunion with your favorite Wildcat fans in the parking lots before the game. The east and west stadium lots will both open at 8 a.m., but fans are encouraged to park in the west lot for easy access into the game — parking and admission are free.
Activities Schedule
8 a.m. - Tailgating Lots Open — It’s been months since fans have tailgated at Ryan Field so invite your family and friends for this chance to have a Wildcat Football Reunion in the east and west parking lots. Parking is free!
9 a.m. - “Walk for Randy” 5K Walk — Join Tammy Walker and members of the Class of 2009 as we honor former head coach Randy Walker before the Spring Game. The start/finish line will be at the corner of Walker Way and Ashland near Gate T on the west side of the stadium.
10 a.m. - Chipotle Challenge — Fans can compete in the Bean Bag Game in the parking lot near Gate T on the west side of the stadium for a chance to win coupons for free Chipotle Burritos.
11 a.m. - Walker Terrace Opens — Former Wildcats will be on Walker Terrace taking pictures and signing autographs for fans until 11:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m. - Band Performance — The NU Band will be performing your favorite songs on Walker Terrace until 11:30 a.m. and will continue to perform in the stands during the game.
11:30 a.m. - Coach Fitz on Walker Terrace — Hear what Coach Fitz has to say about the upcoming season when he talks to fans on Walker Terrace. If you have a question for Coach Fitz, send it to wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu before Friday for a chance to have your question answered before the game.
11:45 a.m. - Stretch with the ‘Cats — All kids in the eighth grade and under can go on the field to warm up with the Wildcat Football Team! The first 500 kids will receive the official Stretch With The ‘Cats t-shirt.
Noon - Wildcat Football Spring Game — Be alert for flying t-shirts throughout the game compliments of Chipotle and the Big Ten Network — select t-shirts will have free Chipotle burrito coupons rolled inside.
Postgame - Go on the field to take pictures and get autographs from the Wildcat Football team!
Free Green Living Classes
April 13, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Healthy Living, Upcoming Events
Join Healthy Green Goods for 2 FREE classes on topics central to our green economy and healthy sustainable lifestyle choices.
Saturday April 18th
12 pm - Overview of Organics: Beyond Food
4 pm - Label Reading 101: How to Avoid Green
Washing and Misleading Health Claims
Saturday April 25th
12 pm - Label Reading 101: How to Avoid Green
Washing and Misleading Health Claims
4 pm - Overview of Organics: Beyond Food
Both classes will take place at
Healthy Green Goods
702 Main Street
Evanston, IL 60202-1702
About Healthy Green Goods
At Healthy Green Goods, we believe that dangerous chemicals do not belong in the products you use every day.
Most manufacturers, however, don’t agree. In fact, they not only think that it’s okay to put toxic chemicals into the products you buy, but they also think that it is okay to hide these chemicals or even lie about them being there! They are also willing to spend millions of dollars lobbying the government to prevent stricter labeling laws that would force them to truthfully disclose their ingredients.
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The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
April 13, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Feature, Upcoming Events
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a nine-week summer work experience for in-school Evanston youth 14 to 18 years of age. The City and local businesses employ SYEP participants to perform a variety of full and part-time tasks to include bank tellers, office assistance, computer/software installation and maintenance, data entry, reception, camp counselors, building maintenance/custodial, painting, food service, and grounds maintenance.
To compete for a summer job, teens must meet all eligibility requirements and they must attend and participate in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair. Here is an opportunity for teens to plan their summer employment experiences and meet and interview with employers who have jobs available for them. Teens should come to the Job Fair appropriately dressed for success.
Teens will also complete applications; review and select jobs that they are interested in pursuing; and participate in a session designed to help begin the development of or to improve interview skills. Last year, teens performed a variety of jobs including office assistants, camp counselors, field assistants, custodians, health aides, production assistants, inclusion aides and program assistants.
In addition, teens are assigned to the community service team where they perform tasks that include green collar jobs, the cleaning of parkways, alleys, traffic calming circles and some parks. There is also a paint crew that has taken on such projects as painting traffic signals and boxes.
The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program was created in 1992 to provide summer employment opportunities for Evanston youth. Since that time, over 2,000 Evanston youth between the ages of 14 through 18 have been placed in seasonal employment by the City of Evanston and local businesses.
For further information, contact the City of Evanston Human Relations Commission, (847) 866-2920.
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.
Download Summer Youth Application
Evanston Election Results
April 8, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Feature, News & Updates
The 2009 Evanston Consolidated Election took place Tuesday, April 7. A new mayor, aldermen, board members of school Districts 65 and 202, the Township Supervisor and Assessor and City Clerk were elected. Here are the results.
Mayor
Barnaby Dinges
Jeanne Kamps Lindwall
Stuart Opdycke
Elizabeth Tisdahl (Winner)
City Clerk
Rodney Greene (Incumbent) (Winner)
Alderman
1st Cheryl Wollin (Incumbent), Judy Fiske (Winner)
2nd Lionel Jean-Baptiste (Incumbent) (Winner)
3rd Melissa Wynne (Incumbent) (Winner)
4th Elliot Dudnik, Howard Hartenstein, Donald Wilson (Winner)
5th Delores Holmes (Winner), Adrian Dortch
6th Christopher Hart, Mark Sloane, Mark Tendam (Winner)
7th Jane Grover (Winner), Kevin O’Connor, John M. Zbesko
8th Ann Rainey (Incumbent) (Winner)
9th Coleen Burrus (Winner), Michael Drennan, Mimi Peterson
Township Supervisor
Patricia A. Vance (Incumbent) (Winner)
Township Assessor
Sharon Strobeck Eckersall (Incumbent)
Bonnie S. Wilson (Winner)
For More Election Result Details, Visit - Evanston Review | Evanston Now | Evanston Roundtable
Preseason Beach Token Sale Begins April 1
March 31, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Feature, News & Updates
Beginning Wednesday, April 1, Evanston and Skokie residents can save money on 2009 beach tokens during the annual preseason token sale. Beach tokens will be sold at the discounted resident price of $22/person through June 12. Fee assistance is available to help qualified Evanston residents with the purchase of tokens. In addition, a limited number of free tokens are available to residents who meet income guidelines. For more information, call 847-866-2900.
When Evanston ’s five swimming beaches open for the season on Saturday, June 13, token prices will increase to the regular season rate of $30 each for residents. Daily beach passes will be sold at beach entrances for $8 for those age 12 and older and $6 for children age 1-11. Children under one year of age are admitted free. Tokens can be purchased at all community centers and the Civic Center , 2100 Ridge Ave. To obtain the discount, proof of residency is required at the time of purchase.
Free Stargazing
March 27, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Feature, Upcoming Events
The Dearborn Observatory is open for public observing with the historic 18.5″ refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11 pm.
The Friday sessions are open to anyone and there are two options for visiting:
9 to 10pm: One hour session by reservation only. Your group will be able to use the telescope for the full hour.
10 to 11pm: Walk-ins are welcome but space in the dome is limited. Therefore, there is no guarantee of getting to use the telescope if we are very crowded.
There is no charge for these Friday night events; however, we do require a refundable deposit for large group reservations. Additionally, the Dearborn Observatory is available for private viewing events on other evenings. Please call the Astronomy Department at (847) 491-7650 for more information or to place reservations.
All visitors should note the following information: the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned. Please dress appropriately. Our event will be held “rain or shine.” Unfortunately, the Dearborn is NOT ADA-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the telescope.
How to Find Us
Dearborn Observatory can be a little tough to find, we are located behind Garrett Seminary on the Evanston Campus of Northwestern University. Parking is available in the lot just to the south of Garrett Seminary on the lake side of Sheridan Road.
Get Directions
FREE Financial Aid Workshop
March 23, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Upcoming Events
The Maddox Group will be holding a FREE Financial Aid Workshop at the Evanston Public Library March 24 & 25 to help students and parents understand the options available for college education funding. The Maddox Group provides an ideal opportunity for families that need financial guidance, top-shelf solutions and exceptional service. We are solely focused on serving the needs of everyday Americans who wish to protect their families, build the lifestyle of their dreams, and a financial future they can count on.
The Maddox Group is a financial advisory firm that empowers clients toward meaningful momentum through focused planning and innovative relationships.
We create value through:
- Strategic financial planning
- Innovative solutions
- Goal-oriented implementation
Our clients are financially responsible families and individuals from all walks of life that seek vision, direction and the professional resources needed for the financial challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
Workshop 1
When: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Evanston Public Library Community Meeting Room
Workshop 2
When: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Evanston Public Library Community Meeting Room
For more info call 1-877-837-8110 x85 or visit the Maddox Group Website
Alice in Wonderland Performance
March 1, 2009 by Mr. Ofni
Filed under Upcoming Events
The Evanston Dance Ensemble returns one of its most popular productions in the company’s 12-year history to the stage in 2009, presenting Alice in Wonderland at The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Under the artistic direction of Béa Rashid and Christina Ernst, Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole is retold through innovative dance created by some of the top talents in the Chicago dance community and set on the 28 members of the youth dance company, who will be joined on the stage by several guest dance professionals.
Six years ago, EDE presented the company’s original production of Alice in Wonderland to sold-out audiences. In their re-interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice, co-artistic directors Rashid and Ernst have added new scenes, new choreography, new characters, and stylistically have given the production a more contemporary feel.
“We are keeping the wonderful elements of our original production - the breathtaking costumes, the beautiful scenery, some of the original score - and we’re building on what was a very well-received production,” explains EDE founder Béa Rashid. “This is our 12th season and our ensemble members have had more dance training and more dance experience than when we created the show six years ago. Christina and I felt like we could advance the story with more rhythm-based choreography that is a bit more challenging for the dancers, but adds even more excitement to the production.”
Choreography for the 2009 production of Alice in Wonderland will be provided by professional artists from throughout the Chicago area, including: Mike Gosney, founder and director of Elements Contemporary Ballet; Allison Kurtz, associate program director for Dance Center Evanston and ensemble member of Striding Lion InterArts Workshop; Meghann Rose Wilkinson, ensemble member of Lucky Plush Productions; Julie Cartier, artistic director of Especially Tap Chicago Dance Company; and Stephanie Paul, co-founder and artistic director of Be the Groove. Dancer Ben Law, of Lucky Plush Productions, will be dancing the role of “The Mad Hatter,” and Kevin Durnbaugh of Be the Groove will give life to “The Duchess.” Special guest Craig Sjogerman, the creator of The Dr. Gesundheit Clown Therapy Show, plays “The King of Hearts” in the EDE production. The set design for the production is from Chicago artist Jim Estes and costumes have been created by Kitty Schweitzer, who is currently building costumes for the Broadway production of “Shrek.” Musician and composer Steve Rashid will contribute a few new pieces to the score for the 2009 production.
Alice in Wonderland
Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m
Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Special School Show on Friday March 6 at 10:00 am. Tickets only $5! If you know a school that would be interested in attending, have them call Paula at 847.328.6683
Tickets will go on sale in January and are available by calling The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts ticket office at 847.673.6300. Tickets are priced at $15.00 for children under 18, students and seniors, and $21.00 for adults. Premium seats are available for $20 for children and $25 for adults.