Fire Station Number Fi-ii-ii-ii-ive: Public Art Dedication

Like Dracula and (more accurately) Aurora Borealis, the newest edition to Evanston's public art collection is visible ONLY IN DARKNESS! and via photos on the Internet...



Emitting Waves by Minneapolis artist Robert W. Smart is a series of six cell-cast acrylic panels carved with images depicting the flow of glorious, flame-extinguishing water. The images appear to float. They are lit internally by computer-programmed light-emitting diodes with colors and designs that evolve slowly over time.

Emitting Waves graces the front of Evanston's newly renovated Fire Station #5, located at 2830 Central Street.

The grand opening of Fire Station #5 and the dedication of Emitting Waves will take place on Friday February 27, from 3pm to 5pm. While Emitting Waves will not be visible at this time, I can assure you that Fire Station #5 will be visible.

The mayoral ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 3:15pm. The ceremony will be one of Mayor Lorraine H. Morton's last public appearances as Mayor. Afterwards, tours of the fire station and refreshments will be provided.

Stick around until sunset at 5:39pm and see the full glory of Emitting Waves unleashed.

Black History Month Events Going on in Evanston!

With the Inauguration on our heels, this year’s Black History Month has a lot to celebrate. Evanston has come prepare with these exciting events:

"Sapphire and Crystals: Beyond Race and Gender” (Noyes Art Gallery) - Now through March 12.

- Celebrate Black History Month with this intriguing art exhibition "Sapphire and Crystals: Beyond Race and Gender." This exhibition showcases the work of 20 African-American women artists, addresses issues central to the election of America's new President and Vice President. Through their work, the artists explore the current state of race and gender in the United States as well as their expectations and hopes for the future. Bright and vibrant, this exhibit fills both floors of the gallery. Co-sponsored by the Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild, the art exhibition will remain on display through March 12. The Noyes Art Gallery is at 927 Noyes St., Evanston; admission is always free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. The building is accessible and group tours are available. For more information, call 847-448-8260.

Levy Center Presents Films on African American History of Evanston (Levy Center) - February 19th, 27th, and 29th.

- In celebration of Black History Month, the Levy Center will present two films that discuss African American history of Evanston.

Evanston Connection: Coming Home Celebration
Friday, February 27 9:30 am

Evanston Living History
Thursday, February 19 10:00 am
Thursday, February 19 1:30 pm
Thursday, February 26 7:00 pm

All screenings will all take place at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. and are free of charge. All are welcome.

Have fun celebrating!

-L.A.U.R.E.N.

Want To Be a Part of the Noyes Family? Well Space Is Opening Soon!

Space for rent will be available soon in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center at 927 Noyes St. The deadline for applications is March 30th. For more information or to receive an application please contact us at (847) 448-8260!

-L.A.U.R.E.N.