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27 Live
Address: 1012-1014 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: John Tasiopoulos, Owner
E-mail: info@27live.com
Phone: 855-927-5483
Description: Restaurant and music venue featuring rock 'n roll bands.
Updated 2/20/2013
 
Accolade Musicians
Address: 5851 N. Glenwood Ave. Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60660
Contact: Victor Sotelo
E-mail: accolademusicians@gmail.com
Phone: (847) 903-8679
Description: Performing ensemble of string musicians.
Notes: Private cello lessons for children and adults.
Contracts for weddings and special events.
Updated 5/7/2011
 
Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University
Address: 711 Elgin Rd., Evanston, IL 60208-1200
E-mail: nusmweb@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-491-7575
Fax: 847-491-5260
Description: Northwestern's world renowned school of music hosts concerts and musical events by students, faculty, visiting musicians, vocalists and performers.
Updated 1/9/2012
 
Bluegrass Legends Concerts
Address: American Legion Music Hall, 1030 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Mailing Address: 337 W. Austin Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Contact: Chip Covington
E-mail: info@chicagobluegrass.com
Phone: 847-573-0443
Fax: 847-573-0196
Description: Bluegrass Legends Concerts are produced in cooperation with the American Legion Music Hall of Evanston. Concerts feature the nation's top acoustic bluegrass talent and folk-roots opening acts in an all-ages non-smoking concert setting for families. Concerts are held in the American Legion Hall, Post 42, Evanston.
Updated 6/9/2009
 
Boocoo
Address: 1823 Church Street, Evanston IL 60201
Contact: Jason Van Hoose, Director; Alicia Hemphling, Administrative Coordinator
E-mail: info@boocoo.org
Phone: 847-864-8164
Parent Org.: Enterprise Development Foundation A community foundation established to support social entrepreneurship and facilitate community development.
Description: Community cultural center offering exercise classes, dance, martial arts, poetry classes and storytelling, nutrition education, a recording studio with affordable rates, a music school, music production workshops, a digital lab, a performance space and a healthy café.
Boocoo Weekly calender

Volunteers: Join the BooCrew; spend 2 to 10 hours per month giving time to Boocoo, its community and its sister organizations throughout Evanston. Evanston organizations that would like to request volunteer assistance or to register an upcoming event on the BooCrew Calendar can email: info@boocoo.org

Unpaid Internship available for art student, artist, or art-lover at community-based II/V Gallery at Boocoo Cultural Center and Cafe. Involves soliciting artwork, curating exhibits, organizing gallery openings. Email: debi@boocoo.org
Updated 3/9/2013
 
Brothers K
Address: 500 Main Street Evanston IL 60202
Contact: Brian Kim
E-mail: john@brotherskcoffee.com
Phone: 847-328-7940
Notes: Rhino poetry reading last Friday of the month 6-8 p.m.
Open music mic. first Saturday of the month 6-8 p.m. (Sign up at 5:30)

Updated 1/3/2012
 
Cajun French Music Association, Chicago Chapter
Mailing Address: 1751-D West Howard Street, PMB 225, Chicago, IL 60626
E-mail: info@chicagocajuns.org
Parent Org.: Cajun French Music Association
Updated 4/16/2013
 
Celtic Knot, The
Address: 626 Church Street, Evanston IL, 60201
E-mail: info@celticknotpub.com
Phone: 847.864.1679
Description: Live music and storytelling in pub setting.
Notes: Event schedule
Mondays: Bluegrass, roots music
Tuesdays: Irish seisiuns
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Moira's Afternoon Tea, 2-4 p.m.
Thursdays: Irish Music for Kids, 7 p.m., offered by The Musical Offering
Sundays: Storytelling in the Snug
Soccer at the Knot - view English Premier League and Champions League games on a big screen TV
Updated 1/3/2012
 
Chicago Chamber Musicians
Address: Two Prudential Plaza, 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 1330, Chicago, IL 60601-6821
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 312-819-5800 for tickets, 312-225-5226
Fax: 312-819-5801
Description: A chamber ensemble featuring renowned Chicago professional musicians. Performs Sunday concerts in Evanston at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.
Updated 1/3/2012
 
Chicago Klezmer Ensemble
Mailing Address: 721 Case Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: Kurt Bjorling
E-mail: cke@muziker.org
Phone: 847-475-3905
Fax: 815-361-7521
Description: Performs at family and community events, concerts and workshops.
Updated 1/3/2012
 
Chicago Philharmonic
Mailing Address: 1123 Emerson, Suite 207, Evanston, IL 60201
E-mail: info@chicagophilharmonic.org
Phone: 847-866-6888
Fax: 847-866-6896
Description: Nonprofit orchestra of professional musicians dedicated to bringing the excitement and engagement of live music performances to audiences throughout metropolitan Chicago. Most concerts held at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, but orchestra also appears at other venues.

Updated 2/22/2013
 
Choraleers
Address: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Avenue Evanston IL 60202
Contact: Christina Ferraro
Phone: 847-448-8250
Parent Org.: City of Evanston
Description: Singing group for men and women age 55 and older. Practices are Fridays 10:30 a.m.- noon. Auditions every Friday at 12:00 p.m Meets at Levy Senior Center.
Updated 7/27/2012
 
Coriolis
Contact: Gregg Skalinder, Music Director
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 847-869-0223
Description: Coriolis was formed to provide classical choral music enthusiasts the opportunity to sing challenging a cappella compositions in a skilled, dedicated, high quality chamber ensemble. The ensemble performs annual holiday and spring concerts.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
CQ
Contact: Gregg Skalinder
E-mail: gregg@skalinder.net
Phone: (708)-848-0423
Description: An a cappella men's choral group performing sea chanties, glees, spirituals, and jazz
arrangements of popular classics. CQ performs regularly during the Christmas holiday season at local restaurants and clubs.
Notes: Associated with Coriolis
Updated 10/19/2010
 
Dempster St. Pro Musica
Address: 630 Forest Avenue, Evansnton, IL 60202
Contact: Michael Henoch, Artistic Director
E-mail: michaelhenoch@dempstermusica.org
Phone: 847-905-0875
Description: Chamber music organization with mission of bringing concerts of high quality and interest to the diverse population of Evanston. Concerts take place at S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Leading Chicago and internationally known musicians perform regularly with Dempster St. Pro Musica.
Updated 3/23/2013
 
ETHS Jazz.com
Address: Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston IL 60204
Contact: David Fodor
E-mail: fodor@eths.k12.il.us
Phone: 847-424-7853 or 847-424-7130
Description: Evanston Township High School's Jazz Ensemble. Hosts an annual Jazz Festival, Jazz Cabaret, and other concerts throughout the year featuring professional as well as amateur musicians.
Updated 5/4/2010
 
Evanston Arts Buzz
E-mail: culturalarts@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847.448.8260
Parent Org.: Evanston Cultural Arts Division/Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept.
Description: Web calendar listing cultural events in or near Evanston. Searchable by date, keyword, or type of event, (e.g. music, literary dance). List of arts venues in Evanston.
Updated 1/31/2012
 
Evanston Children's Choir
Address: 2110 Warren St. Evanston, IL 60202 (main office)
Contact: Gary Geiger, Artistic director
E-mail: gary@evanstonchildrenschoir.org
Phone: 847-733-0814
Description: An after-school treble choir numbering 100 members, accepting students in grades 2-12 from all over the Greater Chicago area. Choirs perform secular and sacred music with an emphasis on multiculturalism. Several groups(Concert Choir,Intermezzo Choir and Junior Choir) practice at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Studio 107, Evanston, IL 60201, 847-448-8620.
Tuition stats at $160 per semester, but families in need pay only the portion of the tuition which they can afford, on an honors system basis. No child is turned away for inability to pay.
Updated 1/5/2013
 
Evanston Escola de Samba
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5108 Evanston, IL 60204
Contact: Reed Flygt, Director
E-mail: evanstonsamba@gmail.com
Phone: 847-404-1300
Description: Evanston Escola de Samba (EES) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring the spirit of samba to the Chicagoland area through education and performance of Brazilian music and dance.
It is the outreach initiative of the Orquestra de Samba. Offers workshops and residencies. Ongoing classes are held at the Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston campus.
Updated 2/11/2013
 
Evanston In School Music Association
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1945, Evanston IL 60204
E-mail: info@eismaconcerts.org
Phone: (847) 331-8742
Description: Community organization that sponsors professional music programs in all Evanston/Skokie District 65 schools, which introduce students to the joy, appreciation and diversity of music. EISMA musical enrichment programs are funded solely by donations from individuals, local businesses, community organizations, participating schools' PTAs, foundations, and grants.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Evanston North Shore Community Mass Choir
Mailing Address: 1615 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Wendy Weaver, Director
E-mail: wweaver31@hotmail.com
Phone: 847-833-9764
Description: The Evanston North Shore Community (ENSC) Mass Choir consists of adult singers from various churches throughout the North Shore community who celebrate through the rich tradition of African American religious music, ranging from inspirational spirituals to contemporary gospel tunes.
Notes: Auditions are held on Friday Nights from 6:30-7:00PM
Choir rehearsal held bi-weekly on Friday from 7:30-9:30PM

Updated 11/26/2011
 
Evanston Symphony Orchestra
Mailing Address: PO Box 778, Evanston IL 60204
Contact: David Ellis, General Manager
E-mail: esomusic@evanstonsymphony.org
Phone: 847-864-8804
Fax: 847-866-6513
Description: A highly accomplished, nonprofit, volunteer community orchestra. Annual programming includes 4 concerts and holiday benefit concert.
Notes: Concerts are held at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Evanston Township High School Fine Arts Dept.
Address: 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Vernon Clark, Department Chair
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 847-424-7130
Parent Org.: Evanston Township High School
Description: High quality productions in Dance, Music, Speech Arts, and Visual Arts throughout the academic year. Open to the public. Call the Box Office 847-424-7848 for more information or to purchase tickets.
Fine Arts Calendar
Updated 11/17/2012
 
Greenleaf Ensemble
Address: 1427 Greenleaf St,,Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: Dileep Gangolli
E-mail: K622@yahoo.com
Phone: 847-563-8288 (home),847-902-0733 (cellular)
Description: Presents classical music concerts at churches and local venues in Evanston and Chicago; performs at weddings and events.
Updated 1/10/2012
 
Hogeye Folk Arts, Ltd.
Mailing Address: 2648 Ewing Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
E-mail: info@hogeyefolkarts.org
Phone: 847-475-6165
Description: Hogeye Folk Arts, Ltd., is a non-profit organization that sponsors about a dozen folk concerts a year. Become a member of HFA for a minimum contribution of $15 per calendar year and get $1 off the price of each ticket purchased.
Notes: Concerts are held at Lake Street Church.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Indonesian Dance of Illinois
Address: 1017 Darrow Avenue, Evanston IL 60202
Contact: Sagung Mirah, President
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 773-517-4063 or 847-332-1995
Description: Organization promoting a cultural understanding of the Indonesian traditional arts and culture. With dance and musical performances in theaters, universities, schools, libraries, and festivities, IDI spreads awareness of Indonesia's rich culture to the public. Free music and dance lessons.
Updated 12/7/2011
 
Kafein
Address: 1621 Chicago Ave., Evanston IL 60201
Phone: 847-491-1621
Notes: Open Mic Nights on Mondays: music, comedy, poetry, readings. Signup at 8:30, show at 9.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Ken Arlen Orchestra
Mailing Address: Arlen Music Consultants, Inc., 927 Noyes St., Suite. 222, Evanston IL 60201
E-mail: info@arlenmusic.com
Phone: 847-869-8826
Description: 12 piece dance band including vocalists, guitar, piano, trombone and saxophone. Plays weddings, fundraisers, corporate events.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Kids Fare Concert Series
Mailing Address: Pick-Staiger Ticket Office, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston IL 60208-2420
Contact: Laura Nielsen
Phone: Tickets: 847-467-4000, Information 847-491-5441
Fax: 847-467-1831
Parent Org.: Northwestern University/Bienen School of Music
Description: Series of hour-long concerts, ideal for children ages three to eight and their families. Most take place at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall during the academic year.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Lakeside Singers
Contact: Mary Stewart, Executive Director
E-mail: mary@lakesidesingers.com
Phone: 847-382-5085
Description: Choral ensemble dedicated to bridging the worlds of classical and popular choral music by presenting a wide range of musical styles in dynamic holiday concerts.
Updated 1/27/2012
 
Light Opera Works
Address: 516 4th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091-2829
Contact: Bridget McDonough, General Manager
E-mail: info@light-opera-works.org
Phone: 847-920-5360
Fax: 847-920-5358
Description: Professional not-for-profit music theater in Evanston, Illinois, founded in 1980, offering three annual main-stage productions at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street (at Sheridan Road), Evanston. All productions presented with large cast and full orchestra.
The company also presents concerts and outreach programs at schools, hospitals, nursing homes, civic organizations, festivals and other community events. Offers five one-week Summer Kids Workshops for students age 8 to 13.


Updated 1/10/2012
 
Lyric Opera: Evanston Chapter
Contact: Barbara Eckel, President
E-mail: EvanstonChapter@lyricopera.org
Phone: 312-827-5673
Parent Org.: Lyric Opera of Chicago
Description: Community-based group of opera lovers who meet to enjoy lectures, musical performances, special events, and each other's company. In an environment dedicated to the art of opera, they learn about Lyric's opera season and take advantage of numerous volunteer and leadership opportunities. Free ticket exchange among members.
Updated 3/9/2013
 
Modal Music
Mailing Address: PO Box 6473, Evanston, IL 60204-6473
E-mail: Info@ModalMusic.com
Phone: 847-864-1022
Description: Umbrella organization comprised of 6 ethnic music bands:
Jutta and the Hi Dukes - Greek, Klezmer, Balkan, Gypsy, French, Scandinavian
Ensemble M'chaiya - Klezmer, Ladino, Yiddish, Hebrew
Razzemetazz - Swing, Tin Pan Alley, Bluegrass, Dixieland
Terran's Greek Band - Greek music: Rembetica, Laïki, Demotiki, Eipirotika
Nordland Band - Scandinavian
Perform at library concerts, school assemblies, and workshops.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Music Academy Chorus
Address: Music Administration Building, Room 109
Contact: Natasha Lyashenko
E-mail: musicacademy@northwestern.edu
Parent Org.: Northwestern University Music Academy
Description: Sing a variety of classical and ethnic music from America and around the world while improving your singing voice. Special performances in winter and spring. Rehearsals start first week of teach new quarter (see calendar for specific days). All singers are welcome.
Tuition: $75 per quarter
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Updated 3/15/2013
 
Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston Campus
Address: 1490 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Mark George, President
E-mail: mgeorge@musicinst.org
Phone: 847-905-1500
Fax: 847-905-1502
Description: Offers concerts, private and group instruction in voice, musical theater, and all musical instruments for all ages and levels of ability at several locations. Community performing groups include Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, and several string and voice ensembles for children, teens and senior adults. Financial aid available.
Institute for Therapy Through the Arts at 2008 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202 offers children, adults and families fully integrated, music,drama,dance/movement and art creative arts therapy.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
Musical Offering, The
Address: 743 Custer, Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: Rick Ferguson, Artistic Director
E-mail: mail@themusicaloffering.org
Phone: 847-866-6260
Fax: 847-866-6260
Description: Offers group and private music instruction to preschoolers through retirees in strings, woodwinds, piano, voice, Irish music, chamber music, composition. Scholarships available.
Updated 3/4/2013
 
New Revelation Community Choir of Evanston
Address: P.O. Box 722 Evanston, IL 60204
Contact: Litrea Hunter, Supervisor
E-mail: new_revelation_choir@hotmail.com
Phone: 847-494-7131
Description: Award winning youth gospel choir, for children 8-18. Performs throughout the Chicago area. Call 847-494-7131 to arrange an audition or for bookings.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
North Shore Chamber Orchestra
Contact: Harvey Treger
E-mail: harveytreger@gmail.com
Phone: 847-864-2288
Description: The North Shore Chamber Orchestra Society is a group of non-professional, volunteer musicians whose mission is to perform music concerts and programs of music education for the public. Concerts take place at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201


Updated 1/9/2012
 
North Shore Choral Society
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 103, Evanston, IL 60204-0103
Contact: Dr. Julia Davids, Music Director
E-mail: info@northshorechoral.org
Phone: 773-741-6727
Description: A community chorus performing classical choral works with professional orchestras and soloists. Produces three major concerts each year including a holiday concert.
Updated 1/10/2012
 
Pete Miller's Steakhouse
Address: 1557 Sherman Avenue Evanston IL 60201
Phone: 847-328-0399
Description: Features live jazz every evening.
Updated 1/10/2012
 
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Address: 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Mailing Address: Pick-Staiger Ticket Office, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
E-mail: pick-staiger@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 491-5441; For tickets: (847) 467-4000
Fax: 847/467-1831
Parent Org.: Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University
Description: An acoustically renowned concert hall which hosts a professional classical music series, in addition to NU student and faculty performances. Concerts programs frequently include classical, jazz, Broadway and much more. Especially popular are family and holiday programs.
Notes: Ticket Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Saturday: Noon - 3 p.m.
Updated 1/10/2012
 
Plan-it Purple
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 847-491-4870
Fax: 847-491-5969
Parent Org.: Northwestern University
Description: Northwestern's centralized online calendar of campus events encompassing music, film, theatre, lectures, drama and sports. Most are open to the public.
Updated 9/24/2012
 
Renovo String Orchestra
Address: 804 Washington St, Suite 2C, Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: Matthew Cataldi (773-312-9933)
E-mail: info@renovostrings.org
Phone: 847-859-9351
Description: The Renovo String Orchestra is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the arts by
engaging and educating new audiences and communities through string orchestral repertoire, developing innovative forms and styles of programming, serving communities without significant access to the arts, and promoting leadership. Concerts are held at Nichols Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave | Evanston, IL 60201
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Updated 1/10/2012
 
Ridgeville Band of Evanston
Mailing Address: 908 Seward, Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Gary Rubin
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 773-608-3245
Fax: 847-869-5667
Description: Evanston's community concert band, composed of 35 music lovers ranging in age from 12 to 80 with a wide range of musical performance experience. Provides an easy-going, fun and supportive environment in which to play. All performances are free and open to the public. New members are welcome and auditions are not required.
Notes: Rehearsals are held most Tuesday evenings at the David Wood Field House in Kamen Park East, (South Boulevard and Barton Avenue), in South Evanston from 7:30 to 9:30PM.
Updated 1/11/2012
 
S.P.A.C.E. (Society for the Preservation of Arts and Culture in Evanston)
Address: 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston IL 60201
Contact: Stuart Rosenberg
E-mail: info@evanstonspace.com
Phone: 847-492-8860
Description: Performance venue designed by musicians hosts a variety of musical shows. It's housed under the same roof as Union Pizzeria, as well as the League of Creative Musicians, a membership club for musicians that has a state-of-the-art recording studio, rehearsal space and offers other services.
Updated 1/11/2012
 
Savoyaires
Address: Performance Venue: Chute School, 1400 Oakton, Evanston, IL, 60201
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 126, Evanston, IL 60204
Contact: Timothy Semanik, Music Director; A.J. Wester, Stage Director
E-mail: info@savoyaires.org
Phone: 847-563-0155
Description: Evanston's 47 year-old Gilbert and Sullivan theater company. Performance annually in October at Chute Middle School auditorium.

Updated 2/20/2012
 
School of Rock
Address: 1311 Sherman Place, Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Bryan Resendiz, Director
E-mail: evanstonpgsor@gmail.com
Phone: 847-864-7625
Parent Org.: School of Rock Music LLC Headquarters School of Rock Music is a performance - based rock music program for students from ages 7-18 and adults. There are 60 franchise locations in the U.S. and Mexico.
Description: Students receive private lessons in vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, saxophone and songwriting and are placed in a band/group with other students at similar skill levels; live performances take place throughout the year. A separate 12-week Adult Rocker program is offered.
Updated 12/19/2011
 
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Address: 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: The Rev. Jeannette DeFriest
E-mail: office@stlukesevanston.org
Phone: (847) 475-3630
Fax: (847) 475-7932
Parent Org.: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Notes: Music Program: Performing/touring groups include the Choir of Men and Boys, the Girls Schola and the Saint Luke's Singers. Contact Andrew Lewis, Choirmaster.
Updated 2/15/2013
 
Tommy Nevins Pub
Address: Tommy Nevin's Pub, 1450 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
E-mail: nevinsjaredb@gmail.com
Phone: 847-869-0450
Description: John Williams traditional Irish sessions on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.
Updated 1/4/2012
 
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