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Official Photos of the Grand Prix

At long last we have finished editing the photos from the Grand Prix, you can view them here www.evanstonphoto.com/EvanstonGP Continue

Added by Steve Lemieux-Jordan on July 29, 2010 at 11:17am — No Comments

Creative Community/Network, III of VI

It is often said that the diverse communities that surround Evanston meld their cultures here.
Many find this very appealing because the communities bordering Evanston are so different.

ACES sees the rapid adaptation of online interactive and streaming media technology as a potential catalyst for the 'dot connecting' that we referred to in

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Added by ACES Communities on July 29, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Creative Community/Network, II of VI

On a recent ACES show, unanimity prevailed.... improving the flow of communication about creative groups and activities is vitally important: "Connecting the dots" in all of the directions that matter to our interconnected Creative Community/Network."

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Added by ACES Communities on July 25, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Creative Community/Network , Part I of VI

ACES maintains...no matter how well endowed with creative "assets" a community or "cultural network" may be, more creative potential may be catalyzed by building on the sense of' 'Place.' And that invariably means more economic potential, as well. Such is the symbiotic relationship between Evanston and the communities on and beyond its borders in every direction.

This is a part of the ambitious thinking underlying tangents of the Creat

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Added by ACES Communities on July 23, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Taking you "Behind the Scenes"...Citizen and Professional Journalists

Allow me to take you 'behind the scenes' to a video of a "photo shoot" for the cover of MakeitBetter's July issue, " Men and Women of Art"

Did you know that the website and monthly magazine MakeitBetter grew out of a column bearing the same name ? "MIBS" founder Susan B. Noyes started it all at North Shore Magazine. That's what'll happen if you have too much time on your hands transitioning to "just" r

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Added by ACES Communities on July 10, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Evanston Showcase Home Event - Historic Preservation was the First Green Movement

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Added by Lynn Reidl on July 6, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Evanston's Own Grand Prix!

In less than two weeks downtown Evanston will be transformed into one of the country's toughest technical cycling courses.
Join us for what promises to be a day full of excitement and fun as cyclist from around the globe compete on our streets. From amateurs to Olympians, racing at over 30mph on a tight and twisty course that's less than a mile long.
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Added by Steve Lemieux-Jordan on July 5, 2010 at 1:33pm — 1 Comment

Tonights Final Workshop in Evanston's Historic District - The Keys To The Kingdom + Core Spiritual Needs to Enhance the Home/Family Life

Join Us tonight for the final Rejuvestate.org workshop at 1046 Sheridan, Restoration of Spirit Showcase Home and Garden.

When: 6pm - 9pm

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Added by Lynn Reidl on July 1, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

New City article on 1046 Sheridan: A 'Better Story' behind the story

The metaphors emanating from this landmark restoration seem endless. Jason Foumberg of New City is scraping the "tip of the iceberg" with this one:
"Janet’s Francophile taste competes with Peter’s austere modernist approach. The harmony of disparate domestic styles can be a metaphor, says Janet and Peter, for romantic love.

With art, we often find difficult or provocative contrasts to be the most enjoyable."

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Added by ACES Communities on June 30, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

HELLO EVANSTON!!!!

Hey Evanston Online,

It's been a little bit of time since I last blogged! I ran into the creator of Evanston Online last week and it got me thinking of all the wonderful memories here on this website!

Just to give you a quick update.. Weekends With Whitney is still going strong! We are on a new website www.weekendswithwhitney.com

Make sure to check out the latest episode.. Former Bears player Marcus Robinson came on to… Continue

Added by Whitney Allen on June 30, 2010 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Strengthening Sustainability: Home & Garden, Self & Community

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Added by Lynn Reidl on June 29, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

2010 Race Against Hate Photos

If you would like to see the photos from this years Race Against Hate, please click on this link www.evanstonphoto.com/2010RAH Here you see a small sampling of the photos and just below the slide show (scroll down) a link to the site hosting all 500+ photos. When you purchase a print for example part of the proceeds will go back to help fund the programs at the YWCA Evanston-Northshore. The more you buy, the more you help the Y! Continue

Added by Steve Lemieux-Jordan on June 28, 2010 at 2:40pm — 2 Comments

Perspective Group and Gallery invites you to an opening reception for "Recent Photographs," featuring the work of Faigie Tanner and Peter Nussbaum

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Added by Marie DeLean on June 26, 2010 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Digital Schizophrenia

Lately I have been wondering who I am? Not in the metaphysical sense - that question has, with age, been mostly answered (and not always in ways that I like). Instead, recently I have been asking myself who I am in a virtual sense. It's not like I have developed some version of digital multiple personalities - although i have occassionally slipped into another virtual disguise here and there. No, this is far more innocent and far more in depth. I have developed (created?) my very own digital sch… Continue

Added by Antony van Zyl on June 24, 2010 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments

Success is measured in various ways - Today it was in Engagement, Tomorrow its A Better Life

Thanks to all that attended our first 2 workshops. Such wonderful people from all over Chicago and the North shore and what a great space to learn and mingle.

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Added by Lynn Reidl on June 22, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

TONIGHT @ 5:30 ART TALK

Living Artfully, Art Talk with Peter Fagundo. Discuss and explore the use of contemporary art in the home. Tour the homes art collection, ask questions and hear about the views of an art professor and professional working artist. www.peterfagundo.com

Event info
1046 Sheridan Road, Evanston
Restoration of Spirit Show House and Garden Event.
www.1046sheridan.com

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Added by Janet Kohl on June 22, 2010 at 4:08pm — No Comments

RESTORATION OF SPIRIT SHOW CASE HOME AND GREEN GARDEN, TODAY THROUGH JULY 3rd!!!!!

SHOW CASE HOUSE TO FEATURE GREEN DESIGN THEME OF REUSE, RECYLCE & RESTORE!

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Added by Janet Kohl on June 22, 2010 at 3:55pm — 1 Comment

Nathan Kipnis Speaking at Showcase Home Event in Evanston's Historic District

Join us Tuesday Night for the Rejuvestate Event at the Restoration of Spirit Showcase Home

Suggested Donation / Ticket Price: $15

This is a fundraiser for local charity: Citizens Lighthouse Community Land Trust of Evanston

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Added by Lynn Reidl on June 21, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Schools and another budget crunch

Once again our schools are plagued by a budget shortfall so we go into another round of layoffs, program cuts, administration wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Seems like a rerun of last year, or was that the year before - perhaps the year before that. In some ways it seems like a never ending soap opera - new drama, same plot line.

Enough.

Why does anyone act surprised when we get the same result by performing the same ac

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Added by Antony van Zyl on June 8, 2010 at 6:48am — No Comments

Make It A Mudlark Summer

Calling all Evanston parents! Still looking for something fun, creative and affordable for your kids to do this summer? Consider Mudlark Theater Company’s Summer Arts Workshop Series, a summer camp-alternative taught by a talented crew of Chicago-area theater professionals.

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Added by S.L. Thomas on June 7, 2010 at 10:14am — No Comments