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The Crime that Captured the World
Curious elements contributed to the mystique, including the question of why the kidnappers would send a ransom note after the murder had alr
Apr 15, 20205 min read


The History of the Blues in 40 Minutes, as told by Chicago’s Own Fruteland Jackson
Fruteland Jackson spoke to a sellout crowd at the Levy Center on March 10. A Chicago native, Jackson,whose motto is “Try, Trust and...
Mar 17, 20203 min read


Dee Alexander Packs the House for the first Jamming Jean Concert of 2020
Chicago’s own Dee Alexander and her band played to an at-capacity crowd Friday, March 6 at the Levy Center.
Mar 17, 20202 min read


Audience Twists and Shouts at the Year's Final Jamming Jean Concert
December 6, Rosie and the Rivets performed a retro concert, complete with vintage clothing and instruments
Dec 13, 20193 min read


Lecture on Interracial Relationships Provokes Discussion at Levy Center
There is a numerical imbalance between Black men and Black women of marriageable age in the U.S. The marriage squeeze is real.
Nov 19, 20194 min read


Walter Burt Adams Bus Tour Highlights Evanston Backdrops and Honors a Local Legend
Three special bus tours last month highlighted the Evanston locations depicted in work by renowned artist Walter Burt Adams.
Nov 9, 20192 min read


South Boulevard Band has Them Dancing in the Aisles at the Jamming Jean Concert
Residents and music enthusiasts packed the Levy Senior Center in Evanston on a rainy night Sept. 27 to hear local favorite South Boulevard B
Sep 28, 20192 min read
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