Yesterday was Frozen Custard Day. The weather was magnificent, giving a holiday feel. I meant to have a quick breakfast at Brothers K and then run errands but my across-the-hall neighbor spotted me and we ended up catching up for an hour after months of not seeing each other. ‘Cause good neighbors meet at the […]
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I’m going out of order since summer life is just full of fun-ness, but here are some scenes from Evanston’s Ethnic Arts Fair July 21 and 22. It was a gorgeous day. Ten Thousand Ripples is an appropriate piece for the fair’s theme. I loved picking up inspiration,  absorbing colors and feeling like I’m […]
Some scenes from my Fourth of July Weekend: Chilling in the park. Â Wandering around on Independence Day. Discovering the City has reconfigured rocks to make sitting on them less inviting. This used to be a large slab you could picnic on, but no more, it now seats one. Finding a sitting spot anyway (shhh, […]
I took a little walk this weekend after the past weeks’ ‘monsoons’ had subsided, and really enjoyed the explosion of color in my neighborhood. “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.”  ~ Jim Carrey “Flowers seem intended for the […]
I’m still getting my bearings from the Custer’s Last Stand whirlwind. It is still my very favorite Evanston Summer Fair, and here’s why: Stilt-walkers greet you and are great at providing directions. Clowns provide a chuckle when the rainclouds threaten. photo courtesy Jennifer Jarland Plate spinners juggle fire. Musicians abound, providing a variety of ethnic […]
We’re setting up our booth tonight! I’m giddy with excitement and also a little trepidation, but regardless of weather, turnout, and any other scary scenarios, I know Custer’s Last Stand will be a great experience. I’ve already told you about Custer Street Fair Entertainment, but let me introduce you to my favorite Main Street businesses. […]
On Saturday the Young Evanston Artists (YEA) held their annual art fair. Held since 1987, the festival allows students in Evanston schools to showcase their artistic talent with a sidewalk show and performance stage. Art projects are prepared from the beginning of the school year. I was quite inspired by the vibrant art created by children and […]
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In the spirit of stretching and challenging myself, I’ve submitted some pieces for calls for art. I’m awaiting news on HVNSTN and the Kedzie Admirals for a Civic Center submission. HVNSTN was fun to do. I was inspired by Katsy Johnston’s work to actually paint onto a photograph with encaustic. First I wrote some words […]
On Saturday I saw Piccolo Theatre’s Comedy of Errors. I’ve seen plays by this ensemble since Lust, Lies and Marriage in early 2008 and always enjoy their comedy, especially with the previews the ensemble blogs about. My favorite play might be Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry, and my favorite adaptation was the psychedelic 70s […]
