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Filmmaker John Anderson Shares Stories from His Career Filming His Rock and Roll Heroes
John Anderson is a well-known musician, producer, and filmmaker with a specialty: he directs and films rock and roll legends
Apr 6, 20214 min read


A Conversation with Riva Lehrer, Author of ‘Golem Girl’
Riva Lehrer, portrait artist, educator, curator, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Golem Girl.
Mar 31, 20213 min read


Fruteland Jackson Explains the Emergence of Blues in America
On March 23, Fruteland Jackson, a nationally known blues musician, teacher, and blues historian, shared part of his vast knowledge.
Mar 31, 20214 min read


Fred Guttenberg Is a Dad on a Mission
Fred Guttenberg, father of Jesse and Jaime, spoke about his recently published book, “Find the Helpers”.
Mar 20, 20214 min read


‘Bette Davis: A Living History’ Enthralls Levy Audience
Leslie Goddard is a historian with a Ph.D. from Northwestern, a former museum director, an actress, and a storyteller.
Mar 3, 20214 min read


Paddy Lynn Delights Levy Center Audience With ‘The Belle of Amherst’
Storyteller and actress Paddy Lynn presented her interpretation of “The Belle of Amherst,” a play by William Luce about Emily Dickinson.
Feb 26, 20213 min read


Welcoming the Year of the Ox
Yvonne Liu Wolf treated the Levy Lecture crowd to a fun, interesting, webinar on the Lunar New Year and celebration
Feb 24, 20213 min read


History of Chicago Theater Takes Center Stage at Levy Lecture Series
On Feb. 2, Evanston author, retired Evanston Township High School teacher, and Golden Apple Award winner Mark Larson discussed his book.
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Retired Federal Crime Fighter Cynthia Beebe Discusses Her Memoir
“Boots in the Ashes,” is the story of a trailblazing crime fighter. At a virtual Levy Lecture on Jan. 26, she captivated the audience
Feb 5, 20214 min read


Roving the Red Planet
On Jan. 12, 300 Levy Lecture attendees sat transfixed in front of their screens as they watched Michelle Nichols, Director of Public...
Jan 26, 20213 min read


Transport to London: Megan Wells, Sherlock Holmes, and ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band’
The Levy Lecture scheduled for Jan. 19 was a story for grownups, as famed storyteller Megan Wells presented her version of Sir Arthur...
Jan 26, 20212 min read


December Levy Lectures Foster Creativity in Playwrighting and Music
Anette Isaacs and Gloria Bond Clunie joined the Levy Lecture series via Zoom December brought two sparkling Levy Lecture Series webinars...
Dec 21, 20203 min read


Corky Siegel and Lynne Jordan Spread Joy with Free Holiday Jamming Jean Concert
The Levy Senior Center Foundation brought good cheer, joy and smiles throughout Evanston and the broader Zoom universe with a free...
Dec 14, 20203 min read


Evanston Author Linda Gartz Discusses Her Memoir, ‘Redlined’
Award-winning television documentary producer and author Linda Gartz recently discussed her memoir, “Redlined,” as a featured speaker...
Nov 30, 20204 min read


Renown Storyteller Reveals Deeper Meaning in African Folk Tales
The enslaved turned the idea of Anansi into the character who became Br'er Rabbit, "Br'er" being short for brother.
Sep 15, 20205 min read


Beatrix Potter, A Thoroughly Modern Woman
Paddy Lynn brought Beatrix Potter to life during a fascinating webinar on July 7, part of the virtual Levy Lectures produced by the Levy Sen
Jul 23, 20203 min read


Levy Senior Center Foundation Loses a Longtime Member and Friend
We share with great sadness the passing of Gunnar Forrest, 89, a dedicated member of the Levy Senior Center Foundation board and a...
Jul 17, 20201 min read


Levy Lecture Audience Enjoys Cozy Tea with Miss Florence Nightingale
Florence said in the 1800s nursing was considered a vile occupation and hospitals were where one went to die rather than be healed. Nursing
Jun 17, 20203 min read


Jackie Kennedy: Charting a New Path Forward
Ms. Goddard scrupulously researches each portrayal and the resulting performance did not disappoint: It helped the viewer to understand Mrs.
Jun 10, 20203 min read


Living History with Leslie Goddard
The multi-talented Leslie Goddard combines her skills as public speaker, actor, author and historian into presentations and portrayals about
May 18, 20204 min read
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