Start getting excited for October 2009 - Evanston's Arts and Humanities Month is almost here! Enjoy a wide variety of dance and music performances, film screenings, art demonstrations, book readings, and so much more! Here is the tentative schedule – make sure to check back for updates!
Arts and Humanities Month 2009
Friday, Oct. 2
Friday Films: “Arachnophobia”
Spiders rule!
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Opening Night Kick-off
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St.
847-448-6260
6-8 p.m.
Keyboard Conversations: Chopin for Lovers
Concert with commentary, featuring works inspired by different women in Chopin’s life
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
50 Arts Circle Dr.
847-467-4000
$23 adults
$21 seniors/NU faculty/staff
$16 students/children
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Amy O. Woodbury
Ninth Annual Front Yard Art Sale
1931 Colfax St.
847-475-3132
Free admission
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
"March with the Band"
March alongside the Wildcat Marching Band, ideal for ages 3-8
Trienens Hall
2707 Ashland Ave.
847-467-4000
$6 adults
$5 seniors/NU faculty/staff
$4 children and students
10:30 a.m.
Diane Thodos Paintings and Prints Open Studio
Explore the artist's paintings and prints
600 Hartrey Ave.
847-328-5068
Free
Noon-5 p.m.
(repeated Sun Oct 4)
"Faust" Lyric Opera Lecture
Hear highlights from and expert commentary on Gounod’s opera.
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
2 p.m.
Trunk Show
Artists sell their art from the trunks of their cars
Simply Chicago Art
1318 Oakton St.
847-738-0716
Free
Sat & Sun 1-5 p.m.
(Every weekend through Oct. 25)
Circus in Progress
Get a sneak peak at new works of circus art
Actors Gymnasium
927 Noyes St.
847-328-2795
$10
4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4
"Once Upon a Time and Now"
Artists investigate life-changing situations
Evanston Art Center
2603 Sheridan Road
847-475-5300
Free
Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri & Sat 10am-4pm
"Daniel Burnham's Chicago"
Terry Lynch presents the architect's plans for a well-ordered city
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
"Expanding Visions" Art Tour
Led by Art Encounter, visit artists' studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St.
847-328-9222
$25 (prepaid); $28 at the door
1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
"The Living Canvas: Create a Personal Portrait with Sapphires and Pearls"
Personalized consultations on wearing the art of jewelry
Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio
623 Grove St.
847-869-7920
Free
6-7 p.m.
(repeated Sat., Oct. 10 at 3-4 p.m.)
"People Who Believe in Nothing: Intolerable Thoughts in Renaissance History"
NU Humanities Lecture Series
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
Friday Films: “The Birds”
The Hitchcock classic
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Utopia Island
A timely and tuneful satire of capitalism run amok
Savoyaires
Chute Auditorium
1400 Oakton St.
847-251-8767
$10-$20
$5-$15 children 12 and under
Fri & Sat Oct 9-10 & 16-17, 7:30 p.m. (previews Oct. 4, 7 & 8)
Sun Oct 11 & 18, 3 p.m.
C'est la Vie
Two fading chanteuses take over the cabaret to give the show of their lives
Light Opera Works
McGaw Children's Center Auditorium
1420 Maple Ave.
847-869-6300
$24-$39
Age 21 and under ½ price
Oct 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 8 p.m.
Oct 11, 18, 25 & Nov 1, 3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10Valerie Schiff Open Studio and Super Sale
Studio #214
927 Noyes St.
847-275-6909
Free
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
"Tarot for Life"
Author Paul Quinn discusses his book on the history of tarot.
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
2 p.m.
Daniel Burnham Walking Tour
Walk through Daniel Burnham's Evanston neighborhood
Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St.
847-475-3410
$10
3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Dance Showcase
Dance companies from around Evanston perform
Josephine Louis Theater
Northwestern University
20 Arts Circle Drive
Free
3 p.m.
Orion Ensemble
Works by Arutiunian, Martinu, Schubert
Music Institute of Chicago
1490 Chicago Ave.
630-628-9591
$25
$22 seniors
$10 students
Free to children age 12 and under
3 p.m.
Picture Book Workshop for Children
Art workshop by award-winning Belgian illustrator Klass Verplancke
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home
African American Literature Group discusses Lise Funderburg's candid memoir
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15
A Compás--In the Rhythm
Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company celebrates flamenco music and dance
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
50 Arts Circle Dr.
847-467-4000
$32 adults
$28 seniors/NU faculty/staff
$10 students/children
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
Friday Films: “Don’t Look Now”
Creepy classic
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
"Evanston Envisions"
The Evanston Art Center has "look-back" fashion designs on display
Spex Store
2000 Central St.
847-475-5300
Free
6-8 p.m.
(through October)
Sunday, Oct. 18
"Creating Eco Gardens with Dennis Paige"
Learn how to transform your lawn into a native eco-garden
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Wall of Stuggle and Dreams Mural Re-dedication
Celebrate the renewal of this 300-foot-long community mural
Clyde-Brummel Park
Monday, Oct. 19
"Lake Tahoe"
Movie night at the library
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
"Contra Burnham: Why We Need More Little Parks"
Bill Savage speaks on Daniel Burnham's legacy
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
7 p.m.
"Ernani" Lyric Opera Lecture
Hear highlights from and expert commentary on Verdi's opera
Evanston Public Library North Branch
2026 Central Street
847-866-0330
Free
Noon
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Art Under Glass
New artists opening night
708 Church lobby, followed by Church/Orrington artists walk
847-448-8260
Free
5 – 7 p.m.
"The Final Inch"
Reeltime hosts a free film screening
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct 23
Friday Films: “Tremors”
Giant worms invade small town
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Marching Band Homecoming Concert
Kick off NU's Homecoming Parade with the Wildcat Marching Band
Deering Meadow
1937 Sheridan Road
847-467-4000
Free
7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Piven's Empowerment through Enrichment Program (PEEP) Open Workshop
Stellar adults with development disabilities present their works
Piven Theatre
927 Noyes St.
847-866-6597
Free
2-3:30 p.m.
Young People's Company Open Workshop
Piven's most advanced teens open up their classroom for all to watch
Piven Theatre
927 Noyes St.
847-866-6597
Free
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Bug-a-Boo Halloween Walk
One-hour family-friendly Halloween Walk at Ladd Arboretum
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
847-448-8256
$4.50
4-6:30 p.m.
"Dreaming of Windmills"
Art Encounter hosts 30th anniversary celebration
Instituto Cervantes Chicago
31 W. Ohio St.
847-328-9222
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct 25
"French Keyboard Extravaganza"
Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s season opening concert
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
50 Arts Circle Dr.
847-864-8804
$25 adults advance; $28 adults day of concert
$20 seniors advance; $23 seniors day of concert
$5 students
Children 12 and under free
2:30 p.m.
Rembrandt Chamber Players
Music by Vivaldi, Dvorak and Saint-Saens opens 20th season
Music Institute of Chicago
1490 Chicago Ave.
312-360-3145
$35 ($25 with mention of Arts + Humanities Month)
3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct 27
The Constitution and the Supreme Court
Co-hosted by Evanston Republican Club and Evanston Public Library
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
7 p.m.
Friday Oct. 30
Friday Films: “Pyscho”
Hitchcock’s classic
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
"Ernani" Lyric Opera Lecture
Highlights from and expert commentary on Verdi's opera
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
2 p.m.
Events Continuing Throughout October (and beyond)
Central St. Arts Walk
Artwork displayed in Evanston businesses, organized by Anatomically Correct
312-514-1802
Free
(through Oct. 31)
"Trickledown" Sculpture
A sculpture on the grounds inspired by the current economy and its effect on communities
Evanston Art Center
2603 Sheridan Road
847-475-5300
Free
(through spring)
"Make Big Plans"
Burnham Plan centennial photo panel exhibit celebrates the bold plans that shaped Chicago
Evanston Public Library, 3rd floor
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free
(through Dec 31)
"Daniel Burnham's Evanston"
Chronicles architect/urban planner Burnham's life and home
Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St.
847-475-3410
$10 (includes tour of Dawes Home)
Free to Evanston Students
Thu-Sat 1-4 p.m.
(through Dec)
"A New Century Opens: Evanston Fashions, 1900-1910"
Fall and winter clothing from the first decade of the 20th century
Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St.
847-475-3410
$10 (includes tour of Dawes Home)
Thu-Sat 1-4 p.m.
(through October)
"Robert Motherwell: An Attitude Toward Reality, From the Collection of the Walker Art Center"
"Henry Moore: Elephant Skull"
Exhibitions of the works of two giants of modern art
Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art
40 Arts Circle Dr.
847-491-4000
Free
Galleries open: Tue 10am-5pm; Wed-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat-Sun noon-5pm
(through Dec 6)
"7 Artists, 7 Teachings: Contemporary Great Lakes Native Art"
Explores themes central to the worldview of the Anishinabe tribes of the Upper Midwest
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
3001 Central St.
847-475-1030
$5 adults
$2.50 children, students, seniors
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sun noon-4pm
(through Dec 30)
The Imaginary Library
Dispay of children’s book art by illustrators from around the world
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
847-448-8630
Free (through Dec)
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