Classes & Workshops

Organization Name
Address
5851 N. Glenwood Ave. Unit 2, Chicago, IL
60660
Contact Person
Victor Sotelo
Phone Number
847-903-8679
Description

Performing ensembles are the string quartet (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello), string trio, and the violin-cello duo. Styles range from classical and jazz to current pop songs. Available for weddings and special events.

Public Notes

Private cello lessons for children and adults.

Organization Name
Address
Noyes Cultural Arts Center: 927 Noyes Street Evanston IL
60201
Contact Person
Virginia Nugent, Executive Director
Phone Number
847-328-2795
Fax
847-328-3495
Description

Classes in circus, aerial and theater arts: gymnastics, clowning, dance, drama, juggling, stage combat and magic for children and adults.
Produces original works, offers workshops, camps and classes throughout the year and provides event entertainment.

Address
Alliance for Lifelong Learning Skokie Campus Office
7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Room A120
Skokie, Illinois 60077

Alliance for Lifelong Learning Evanston Township High School Office (Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-9 pm September - May):
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.,
Evanston, IL 60204
Phone Number
847-982-9888
Fax
847-635-1448
Parent Organization
Description

Offers a variety of classes for adults and young adults: ESL, GED, Test Preparation, Adult Basic Education, career and certificate training, personal development, foreign language, life skills, dance, fitness, recreation, technical skills, and computing.
Arts classes include: painting, drawing, photography, and other crafts.

Classes held at several locations including Evanston Township High School.

Organization Name
Address
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL
Studio 222
60201
Contact Person
Joanna Pinsky, Founder/Artistic Director
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-328-9222
Fax
847-328-9348
Description

Art Encounter is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and connecting people of diverse ages and backgrounds through interactive encounters with visual art. We believe that there are many ways to see, and that art can be a powerful vehicle to better understand ourselves and the world around us.

Organization Name
Address
1603 Orrington Ave. Suite 600
Evanston, IL
60201
Phone Number
847-613-1757
Description

Arts & Minds Academy provides engaging, in-home instrument lessons to students of all ages in the Evanston area. New students can schedule a free, private in-home lesson to try one of our teachers with no strings attached. We work hard to make learning fun and engaging to ignite our student's passion for music!

Organization Name
Address
Foster Dance Studio
915 Foster St., Evanston, IL 60201
Contact Person
Ajanta Chakraborty, Managing Director
Contact Email
Phone Number
312-772-6559
Description

Bollywood groove combines joyous Bollywood music and extremely fun dance/cardio moves in a strenuous workout. Bollywood Groove Kids! program focuses on teaching the language, culture and history of various regions of India via the characteristic dance of that region.
Regularly scheduled classes.

Organization Name
Address
329 W. 18th Street, Suite 506 , Chicago, IL
60616
Contact Person
Executive Director, Clifton Williams
Phone Number
312-421-8040
Fax
312-421-8466
Description

Educational arts nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster inclusive communities through oral history, writing and art programs that improve student learning, affirm identity and enhance cross-cultural understanding. In-school and after-school programs, community outreach progamming, professional development workshops and traveling exhibits. Formerly the Shanti Foundation.

Organization Name
Address
915 Foster Street, Evanston IL
60201
Phone Number
847-859-6066
Description

Chicago Ballet Arts (CBA) has been offering high quality, dance training for over 30 years, specializing in classical ballet. Its primary program focuses on ages 3-18. In addition, CBA is home to two performance ensembles, offers adult ballet classes and presents community master classes and events. Training opportunities are available year round.

Organization Name
Address
60610
Description

Online resource that lists events, classes, programs and other activities for Chicago area children and families. Use to find dance and art classes, coupons and deals, summer festivals, daycamps, sports and more.

Public Notes

Offers a Summer Camp Guide and Nanny and Babysitting Services.

Organization Name
Address
401 S. LaSalle, Suite 1600-J, Chicago, IL
60605
Contact Person
Lydia Penningroth, Marketing Associate
Phone Number
312-957-0000
Fax
773-303-1057
Categories
Description

Nonprofit orchestra of professional musicians dedicated to bringing the excitement and engagement of live music performances to audiences throughout metropolitan Chicago.  Symphonic and chamber concerts are held at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston, North Shore Center in Skokie, Harris Theater in downtown Chicago and City Winery in the West Loop.

Organization Name
Address
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Avenue Evanston IL
60202
Contact Person
Karen Hawk
Phone Number
847-448-8250
Parent Organization
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.

Address
Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Bob Dorneker, Interim Director
Phone Number
847-448-8237
Fax
847-448-8051
Description

The Evanston Parks/Recreation and Community Services Dept. oversees a wide range of services: Cultural Arts, Ecology, Forestry, Parks, Recreation, Youth Engagement, Senior Services and Disability Services. The divisions offer a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and people with special needs.

Cultural Arts Division: Promotes the arts in Evanston and provides information about the arts and arts events. Presents free events including Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Ethnic Arts festival, Starlight concerts, and Arts Week.

The Ecology Center: Strives to foster a greater appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the natural environment and our interdependence with it through educational programs and services.

CQ

Organization Name
Contact Person
Gregg Skalinder
Phone Number
847-869-0223
Categories
Description

Since 1986 the men of Coriolis, an <em>a cappella</em> choral group, have sung independent of the mixed ensemble in a group that is now called CQ. The group primarily focuses on intricate jazz arrangements of popular Christmas classics.

Organization Name
Address
7654 Tripp Ave. Skokie IL
60076
Contact Person
Linda Kusel
Phone Number
847-933-0672
Description

A progressive series of arts enrichment classes for children ages 6 months to 13 years. Classes for younger children include songs, dance, language activities, finger plays, large and small motor skill exercises, rhythm activities, puppetry, pantomime and group games. For 5-13 year olds, classes include dance, cooking, Chinese, and ballroom dance.
Summer programs offer a variety of arts and cooking themes with several attendance choices.
Offers custom children's birthday parties.

Organization Name
Address
Evanston Plaza, 1934 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
Bea Rashid
Phone Number
847-328-6683
Categories
Description

Dance Center Evanston offers a progressive program in a variety of dance techniques: ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip hop.
Classes:
Primary Classes, ages 3-7: Designed to engage the young child in the process of learning.
Student Classes, ages 7+ and young adult: The foundation for all future dance training. The Student Division emphasizes proper posture, placement and condition.
Academy Classes, Pre-professional program: Technically and artistically challenging, the Academy Program prepares dancers for training in a college program or a professional setting.
Adult classes: Ages 18 & up. The Open Adult division provides quality dance training in a positive and encouraging environment.

Organization Name
Address
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Suite 213
927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Mike O’Mara, Founder and Director
Phone Number
773.329.3308
Description

Holistic, team-centered approach to musical and theatrical education. Private lessons, ensembles, classes and original productions at every level involve and reflect the students’ interests. Programs offered include private lessons in several instruments, musical theatre ensembles for children K-3, 4-7 and gr. 8-12, a choir for young adults aged 13-19, Tween choir, and more. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/etcmusicschool

Address
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Paula Danoff, President and CEO
Phone Number
847-475-5300
Fax
847-475-5330
Description

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) offers over 100 art classes multiple times per year for children and adults. Classes include: ceramics, drawing and painting, digital media and 3D printing, fiber, jewelry, metal sculpture, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and woodworking. The Art Center's arts education programs provide art classes and summer camps to individuals 3 to 95 years old. EAC hosts numerous art exhibitions and programs each year in its gallery spaces, which are free and open to the public. EAC provides outreach programs to children in District 65 schools, seniors, and adults with mental and physical disabilities.

Summer Art Camps
Summer Immersion Classes

Organization Name
Address
609 South Boulevard
Evanston, IL
60202
Phone Number
847-868-8425
Description

We offer a wide variety of programs and community events, including after-school classessummer campspre-k drop inadult workshops, concerts, community days, drum circles, kids & adult private events such as birthday parties, adult parties & more.  We also offer field trips for local schools, corporate team building experiences & collaborative opportunities for all types of businesses and individuals.

Organization Name
Address
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL
60201
Phone Number
847-448-8260
Description

Hands-on, student-directed activities for children ages 6 to 15. Camps are offered during the summer and school holiday breaks. Most are held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

Organization Name
Address
2110 Warren St. Evanston, IL (main office)
60202
Contact Person
Gary Geiger, Artistic director
Phone Number
847-733-0814
Description

The Evanston Children’s Choir provides first-rate choral music education and performance opportunities for young people of all ages, ability levels and voice types, emphasizing multiculturalism, inclusion and accessibility, and musical excellence through positive reinforcement. Groups include the Concert Choir (advanced), Youth Chorale (beginner-intermediate), Family Choir (all ages and voice types, including adults), and Story Choir (elementary). All choirs practice at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Studio 107, Evanston, IL 60201, 847-448-8620. Tuition starts at $215 per semester, but families in need pay only the portion of the tuition which they can afford, on an honors system basis. No family is turned away for inability to pay.

Address
Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Karen Hawk
Phone Number
847-448-8250
Fax
847-448-8250
Description

Presents annual spring and fall productions starring local youth ages 8-through eighth grade and on occasion members of the Levy Senior Center.
Rehearsals and productions are held at the Levy Senior Center.

Website Address
Address
2020 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Dave McGuire, General Manager
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-869-2510
Fax
847-869-2513
Description

Community cable for the public, education, and government access channels in and for the city of Evanston.
Located in the Civic Center Service Building, one block West of Ridge Avenue at the end of Leon Street or 1 block East of Green Bay Road off Simpson.

Channel 6: Public access programming produced by community members who have learned how to make television at our facility.
Channel 16: Government access programming produced by the City of Evanston.
Channel 19: Educational access programming produced by Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

Organization Name
Address
P.O. Box 5108 Evanston, IL
60204
Contact Person
Reed Flygt, Director
Phone Number
847-404-1300
Categories
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.

Organization Name
Address
2120 Lincoln Evanston, IL 60201 (mail registration to Chicago address)
Mailing: 3234 North Southport. Chicago, IL 60657
60201
Contact Person
Alaina Murray
Phone Number
773-477-4488
Description

A Fairytale Ballet introduces children to dance, costumes, music and more. Classes blend dance, drama, music, costumes and storytelling. Week-long Fairytale Princess Camps throughout the summer.

Organization Name
Website Address
Address
1100 Florence Ave, Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-544-8205
Description

Discover Evanston Art Events. Discover Evanston Artists.

We are the home for discovering Evanston artists through our commitment to producing exhibition opportunities and promoting Evanston Art Events.
Evanston Made produces art events throughout the year. Most of these events are open to the public but we also host members only events.

Address
Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Michael Goff 847-867-8964 , Judy and Harry Solomon 847-748-8002 , or Georgine Paris 773-774-5194
Contact Email
Description

Folk dancing every Monday, 7:30-10:30pm; Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. (corner of Lake St and Chicago Ave., enter courtyard door on Chicago Av); $5.
Group is not affiliated with Lake Street Church.

Organization Name
Address
1933 Central Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Kerry Hubata, director
Phone Number
847-475-9225 or 847-475-3151
Description

Ballet classes for children age 6 to adult. The school, directed by Kerry Hubata, was founded in 1968 by Kerry Hubata and Phyllis Wills. It is dedicated entirely to education in classical ballet and offers classes from pre-ballet through professional levels.

Organization Name
Address
2601 Central Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Megan Bauer
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-372-8170
Description

Suzuki violin lessons for ages 3-adult. Certified in Suzuki books 1-7.

Group lessons offered at 1417 Hinman Avenue, Evanston IL (1st Congregational Church)

Organization Name
Address
PO Box 778, Evanston IL
60204
Contact Person
David Ellis, General Manager
Phone Number
847-864-8804
Fax
847-866-6513
Categories
Description

A highly accomplished, nonprofit, volunteer community orchestra. Annual programming includes 4 concerts and holiday benefit concert.

Concerts are held at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University.

Organization Name
Address
Everybody Move, Inc.
725 Pine St.
Winnetka, IL
60093
Contact Person
Celeste Cifala Roy
Phone Number
773-426-0002
Description

Parents, caregivers and children, ages 6 months to 4 years, participate in an hour-long class of creative movement, singing and dancing. Early childhood movement and music program features autoharp, scarves, balls, hoops, stories, puppets, instruments, and free play.  See this link for classes.

Address
1655 Foster St., Evanston, IL
60201
Phone Number
847-448-8254
Fax
847-328-2026
Description

A community recreation facility with programs for adults and children, including a fitness center, dance studio, regulation gymnasium, and auditorium space. Provides extensive after-school and summer programs for children, School Day Off programs and Senior Lunch, served every Wednesday.

Organization Name
Address
927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Ebony Joy
Phone Number
847-448-8260 or 847-448-8254
Description

Presents community-centered theater arts programming with a commitment to diversity and creative excellence highlighting African American and African Diaspora-centered storytelling. Provides hands-on training for directors, set, light and costume designers, performers, and theatre enthusiasts in its full stage productions. Performances take place at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Classes and programs for teens, adults, and seniors.

Organization Name
Address
915 Foster Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Sally H. Turner, Executive Director
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-864-1877
Description

Two-track program with first track geared towards the student who is considering a career in dance and the second track is for kids and adults who like to dance for enjoyment. Offers exceptional dance education to train healthy dancers, and to encourage all students to achieve their personal dance goals.
Full range of dance instruction for ages 3-18, including creative movement, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, contemporary, musical theater and hip hop.
Adult classes include ballet, jazz, dance-based conditioning and Zumba.
Class Offerings.

Organization Name
Address
602 Davis Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Jeremy Round, Owner & Ariel James, General Manager
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-859-2312
Fax
847-332-0349
Description

Gather is a drop-in art and playspace in downtown Evanston for parents and children through age 8.  Hours for open play are Monday through Friday 9am - 3pm, Sat and Sun 9am - 12pm. In addition, we have registered music and language classes during and after open play hours - Classes and events.  Parents with pre-walkers can relax in a private room with comfy couches, soft toys, books and puzzles and complimentary coffee, tea and water. Monthly guest artist exhibits featuring the work of Illinois artists. Pricing.  Available for private events.

Organization Name
Address
709 Main Street, Evanston IL
60202
Phone Number
847-475-0855
Fax
847-475-0715
Description

A music retail store specializing in the selling and repair of guitars, amplifiers, mandolins, ukuleles and banjos. Offers one-on-one instruction in acoustic or electric guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. Instruments may be rented.

Monday and Thursday: 12 PM to 8 PM ; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12 PM to 6 PM ; Saturday: 10 Am to 6 PM ; Sunday: Closed

Organization Name
Address
1920 Central Avenue Evanston IL
60201
Contact Person
Jim Craig
Phone Number
847-475-0260
Categories
Description

Folk music store offering private lessons to children, age 8 and up, and adults in banjo, bodhran, ukuleles, dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, mandolin, and tin whistle. Instruments, sales, rentals and repairs, "Chicago's largest dealer of folk music books and recordings."

Organization Name
Address
1427 Greenleaf St., Suite 101, Evanston, IL 60202
60202
Contact Person
Dileep Gangolli, Artistic Director
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-902-0733
Categories
Description

Professional-level private and group instruction, ensemble coaching, audition preparation, music education and training programs for clarinet, saxophone and flute to students of all ages and abilities.

Address
1017 Darrow Avenue, Evanston IL
60202
Contact Person
Teresa Parod
Phone Number
773-517-4063 or 847-332-1995
Categories
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.

Organization Name
Address
Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
Donovan Mixon
Phone Number
847-217-5044
Description

Private music lessons for all levels. Specializing in music lessons for adults and seniors. Jazz and classical guitar, Ear Training for all instrumentalists and vocalists.

Description

Offers classes for dancers of all ages and abilities in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop, Tap and Modern. Small class sizes allow dancers to receive personal attention. Offers a variety of camps and classes throughout the summer months.

Description

ETHS Choirs sing Holiday music at the Lake Street Church of Evanston. Tickets are $10 purchased at the door only.

Organization Name
Address
430 Asbury Avenue, Evanston IL
60202
Contact Person
Arlen Hummel (local) Shannon or Rob Spengler (Chicago)
Phone Number
847-807-3731
Parent Organization
Description

Little Beans is a family café and an imaginative playspace for kids of all ages. Little Beans Playspace includes an imaginative village and age appropriate toys great for kids 0-6 years and an additional recreation based space for kids 5-12 years as well).Open play, camps, music gymnastic, dance, drumming and music classes, events, parties and workshops are all offered for children and adults.

Contact Person
Barbara Eckel, President
Phone Number
312-827-5673
Parent Organization
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.

Organization Name
Website Address
Address
1000 Grove St., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Sandra (Candy) Falcon for Men's Residence
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-475-7400, ext. 214
Fax
847-475-7959
Description

Sports, fitness, and wellness programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. Offers daycare and after school enrichment programs, summer camps, tutoring, dance classes and music lessons, American Red Cross courses, swimming and a variety of sports programs. Active volunteer program.
Birthday party rentals.
Preschool/Daycare Child Care center, preschool music, swimming, kindergarten readiness
Youth/Teens trips, tutoring and mentoring, special programming
Summer Day Camps

Website Address
Address
878 Lyster Road, Highwood IL
60040
Contact Email
Phone Number
(847) 926-9898
Categories
Description

MYAC is a full-curriculum pre-college music school which has garnered a reputation among professional musicians and educators as a place for students to:

  • enjoy and nurture their passion for classical and jazz music
  • discover the joy of teamwork
  • develop a disciplined work ethic
  • become exceptional young musicians
  • perform the world’s finest music
  • participate in world-class competitions
  • study with master teachers
  • have fun and tour the world!

MYAC performs throughout the Chicago and Northshore area.

Organization Name
Address
1331 Monroe, Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
Jill Greenman
Phone Number
847-869-9886
Description

Music classes for newborns through preschool and the adults who love them. Music Together® class is not a "music lesson." It is not performance based, nor is it a model for musical perfection. It is a relaxed, playful, exploratory musical experience for both child and caregiver.

Organization Name
Address
1417 Hinman Avenue, Evanston IL
60201
Contact Person
Michael Miro, Executive Director
Phone Number
847.448.0708
Description

Mudlark Theater is a not-for-profit organization where
children are taken seriously as artists, and learn theater by making it. As a rule, the general public expects little of children’s theater. Mudlark's goal is to raise that expectation and keep it there. By holding children to a higher standard and empowering them to make strong artistic choices, Mudlark creates the possibility for great theater—vibrant, funny, compelling shows that erase the boundary between youth and professional theater.
Half-day workshops and summer camps available: http://www.mudlarktheater.org/training

Contact Person
Jemma Alix Levy, Artistic Director
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-707-8632
Description

Muse of Fire is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing great plays to the widest possible local audience.

We choose plays that are classics -- plays that ask important questions and encourage audiences to come up with their own answers; plays with characters as complicated and flawed as we all are; plays that love language and provide our company the opportunity to create the kind of intimacy between performers and audience that is the hallmark of our approach to theatre.

We believe that no one in the community should be excluded from such an experience, and we strive to make each play we present understandable and engaging for everyone who comes to see it. We also make our plays broadly inviting by performing in found spaces, rather than stately theatre venues that might intimidate newcomers. We play without microphones or other distancing technology. And all our performances are free.

Organization Name
Address
Music Administration Building, Room 109
Contact Person
Natasha Lyashenko
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: $80 per quarter
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Address
1818 Hinman Avenue, Evanston IL
60208
Contact Person
Mary Beth Molenaar, Academy Director
Phone Number
847-467-2698
Fax
847-467-3999
Description

High-quality musical instruction with faculty from the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University. Private and group lessons for children in piano and strings, and adult voice, chorus, and piano classes. Special Kindermusik classes for young children. Financial aid is available to make music study available for all children.

Organization Name
Address
Main Office:
1702 Sherman Avenue; Evanston, IL

Performance and Rental Space:
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Mark George, President
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-905-1500
Fax
847-905-1502
Description

Offers concerts, private and group instruction in voice and all musical instruments for all ages and levels of ability at several locations. Community performing groups include Community Symphony, Chorale, New Horizons Band and several other string and voice ensembles for children, teens and senior adults. Financial aid available. Online registration at www.musicinstituteofchicago.org.

Summer Camps include Art of the Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Duo Piano Festival, Chamber Camp for Winds and Musikgarten classes for parent and young children together.

Organization Name
Address
516 4th Street, Wilmette, IL
60091-2829
Contact Person
Bridget McDonough, General Manager
Phone Number
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.

Organization Name
Address
743 Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
Rick Ferguson, Artistic Director
Phone Number
847-866-6260
Fax
847-866-6260
Description

Offers group and private music instruction to preschoolers through retirees in piano, voice, violin/viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, guitar (all styles--acoustic and electric), electric bass, rock and blues ("Plugged In And Live"), Brazilian Choro (The Chicago Choro Club), chamber music, composition and Scratch Orchestra. Also hosts the Music On Madison concert series. Scholarships available.

Organization Name
Address
Norris University Center 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL
60208-2509
Phone Number
847-467-7112
Parent Organization
Description

Inexpensive, non-degree classes and workshops for the general public in arts and crafts, social dance, music, photography, foreign language, yoga, massage, wines and beers, and other topics. Open to teens and adults. Classes offered four times a year, beginning in October, January, April, and July.
Mini Course Schedule

Organization Name
Contact Person
Lydia Morrissey, President
Contact Email
Description

The North End Mothers’ Club, founded in 1911, supports educational, charitable, civic, health and welfare activities in Evanston and organizations dedicated to these purposes. Members are women from all over Evanston. The Club provides three scholarships to seniors graduating from Evanston Township High School: The NEMC Senior Girl’s Award, the Nursing Scholarship and the Joanne Murphy Trautwein Music Award.
The primary fund raiser for the Club is the Fortnightly Dance Classes open to all Evanston 6th and 7th graders.

Organization Name
Contact Person
Bob Sullivan
Contact Email
Description

New group of beginning and advanced ukulele players from the Chicago area. Monthly meetings are on the first Sunday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Evanston Public Library. Each meeting will consist of learning a topic facilitated by one of the members, playing session and occasional guest speakers.

Address
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL
60077
Contact Person
Devon de Mayo
Phone Number
847-324-1607
Parent Organization
Description

The focus of MASTERCLASS is process: artists and students discussing, demonstrating and celebrating the artistic process. Aspiring artists see how Northlight's top artists approach the creation of a production, a script and/or a character.
MASTERCLASS events are tied into mainstage programming and scheduled on a seasonal basis.

Public Notes

North Shore theater, established in 1975, staging five plays each season.

Organization Name
Address
1555 Sherman Ave. #315
Evanston IL
60201
Phone Number
847-432-2263
Categories
Description

The non-profit Northshore Concert Band has brought music to the Chicago metropolitan area since 1956. Performing up to 15 concerts a year and reaching over 20,000 people annually, the NCB’s season includes a four-concert subscription series held at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University., educational outreach programs at area schools, summer concerts, and professional band festivals and conferences. They are deeply rooted in the concept of “community” and in encouraging involvement in music for people at all stages of life. Part of their mission is to foster and promote wind music and the adult band concept and to assist in the music education of young people. Northshore Concert Band’s engaging music education programs demonstrate to younger musicians that there are opportunities for them to play and enjoy their instruments their entire lives, regardless of whether they choose a musical vocation

Address
617 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL
60208-4165
Contact Person
Rachel Flanigan, Program Assistant
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-491-3026
Fax
847-467-1057
Parent Organization
Description

Intensive summer residential program for gifted high school students in journalism, music, theatre arts, film and video, forensics, and debate. Students gain practical college-level experience in their chosen field; interact closely with outstanding faculty; tackle new social and intellectual challenges; and experience campus life with other exceptional high school students. Attendees are called Cherubs.

Organization Name
Address
927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Phone Number
847-448-8260
Fax
847-328-1340
Description

Located near the Noyes Street "El" station, the Center houses an art gallery which features exhibits by local artists, theatre space available for use by amateur and professional companies and 28 studios leased to professional arts organizations and local artists. The Center also offers art classes in all artistic disciplines and the Evanston Arts Camp for students is located here.

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center, owned by the City of Evanston, is a lively home to over 20 artists and arts organizations offering music, theater, and visual arts programs and studios.

There is a full stage at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center that seats 190 people and two galleries. The galleries exhibit local artists, with exhibitions changing every two months. The building is home to many arts organizations and artists.

Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm

The Actors Gymnasium Circus and Performing Arts School, Art Encounter, Music Theater Works, Mudlark Theater, Piven Theatre and Workshop.

Organization Name
Address
903 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
Janet Beals-Orejudos, Executive Director
Phone Number
847-475-0390
Description

A non-profit arts and social service organization offering workshops, classes, exhibitions, and community outreach activities as means of bringing the creative process to individuals of all ages and backgrounds to inspire personal growth, interpersonal understanding, and social change. Community outreach programs include:
Art and Action free year-round after school and summer programs for 8-18 year-old at-risk youths, Art and Wellness a program for adults working towards maintaining mental health and personal growth and Art and Envisioning program which offers the OSP process as a tool for business, leadership, and decision-making.

Gallery 901 Exhibits of community artists and groups which celebrate the affirmative impact of the creative process, and which encourage positive social change.

Additional contacts: sarah@openstudioproject.org(gallery exhibition and community outreach information)
erin@openstudioproject.org(volunteer information)

Organization Name
Address
2100 Central Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Phone Number
847-733-8830
Description

Bookbinding, scrapbooking, stamping, paper design and many other paper craft classes and workshops for those 16 and older.

Organization Name
Address
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston IL (rehearsals)
Contact Person
Carmen A. Mejia or Kathy Sardenta (co-founders)
Phone Number
847-448-0612
Description

Grassroots community dance company founded in 2002. The company is composed of community dancers from various nationalities and ethnicities of all ages who volunteer their time to learn, perform and teach Peruvian dances to the community. Their performances may include poetry, song and video in a family-friendly setting.

Classes are held at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, on Saturdays from 2-3 PM, for ages 8-adult. Visitors welcome.

Organization Name
Address
600 Main St., Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
Amanda Kulczewski, Producing Director; Joshua D. Allard, General Manager; Tony Lawry, E
Phone Number
General Information 847-424-0089; Education & Custer Fair 847-328-2204
Description

Located inside the Main Street Metra Station in the South Evanston community, Piccolo Theatre, Inc. (PTI) offers accessible and dynamic programming for all ages using the universal medium of the comedic arts, in order to strengthen and engage shared experiences in artforms that transcends social, racial, and economic boundaries. Find out more about our Youth Classes & Camps, our Theatre Ensemble & Productions, or our annual celebration of local and regional artists, Custer Fair.

Organization Name
Address
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Gillian Hemme, Director of Education
Phone Number
Workshop: 847-866-6597 | Box Office: 847-866-8049
Description

Founded by Byrne and Joyce Piven in 1973, PTW is a not-for-profit professional theatre and actor's training center. The Workshop produces critically acclaimed professional theatre works, focusing on adaptations and story theatre. The actor's training center provides classes for youths in 4th grade through high school, and adults. Students at Piven discover the value of improvisational thinking, the training of impulse and instincts, the power of truth and honesty in performance, and the importance of effective communications skills. Piven Theatre Workshop has helped thousands of students celebrate play and unlock their own unique artistic voice. Located at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

Notes: Summer camps and classes available, as well as school session classes. Visit Piventheatre.org/classes to learn more.

Organization Name
Address
603 Greenwood, Glenview IL
60025
Contact Person
Lisa Bany
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-337-9614
Description

Educational theatre company dedicated to providing young people with quality theatre training implemented by professionals in a creative and nurturing environment with a focus on development of the student as individual and artist.
Provides party and corporate event activities, school workshops and classes, community outreach opportunities.
Classes throughout the year and summer programs.

Organization Name
Website Address
Address
1224 Chicago Avenue, Evanston IL
60202
Contact Person
Dominic Mosca, Owner
Phone Number
847-864-7778
Description

Pottery classes for adults, and for children age 6 and up.

Gallery features handmade functional and decorative pottery, hand carved wooden boxes and blown glass, and hand-painted ceramics from Italy, jewelry, candles, frames, and other gift items.

Address
1701 Main St., Evanston, IL
60202
Phone Number
847-448-8258
Fax
847-328-9460
Description

The Community Center offers sports programs, classes in the visual and performing arts, after-school program and Preschool Programs for ages 2 to 5.
Dance classes include ballet, tap, ballroom and creative movement.
The Ice Complex provides ice skating, figure skating, hockey, speedskating and broomball. Skates may be rented to attend the public skating sessions and may be rented for use during skating classes.
Party rentals available.

Organization Name
Address
1716 Hovland Ct, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Gilo Logan, Executive Director
Phone Number
847-424-9677
Description

Organization devoted to enriching the quality of life of pre-adolescents and adolescents through academic, social and cultural programs. Tutoring, dance/drama classes, performances and programs available for schools or other institutions individual families.
Soul Experience is an arts-in-education enrichment program combining history, music, dance, composition, narration, and performance for 3rd through 12th grade students.

Organization Name
Address
1311 Sherman Place, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Bryan Resendiz, Director
Phone Number
847-864-7625
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.

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2pm - 8pm
Saturdays: 10am - 4pm

Public Notes

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.

Address
1750 Glenview Road , Glenview, IL
60025
Contact Person
Sheila Tully Driscoll
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-858-5100
Description

Irish dance lessons for children.

Sheila Tully Driscoll, TCRG, ADCRG is a Registered Member of An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha,(the Irish Dance Commission), the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North American, and the Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America which allows students of the Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance to compete in Regional, National and World Championships.

Public Notes

Irish dance involves executing intricate footwork, fascinating rhythms, and proper dance form to lively music but to Tully Academy it is much more. Founded in Chicago more than 50 years ago by Sheila Tully Driscoll, the Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance is highly regarded in the Irish Dance community. It is the goal of Tully Academy to build not only a strong body but a strong character in every student. Tully Academy strives to build the dancer's’ self esteem and confidence, encouraging them to succeed where they are challenged, and build on their successes. Tully Academy teaches both the performance and the competitive aspect of Irish dancing including learning good sportsmanship, showmanship, and teamwork. Through this, irish dancing gives dancers a sense of pride and confidence as they reach their individual goals. In class we strive to help every dancer find ways to perform at is or her own comfort level whether that be in the classroom, at performances or in competition.

Sheila's programs have produced many champion dancers as well as receiving many local, national and international awards for her soloists and teams. Her school has also received recognition for her strong teaching style and is often sought out for its highly entertaining show performances. While Tully Academy's two main 'state of the art' studios are located in Glenview, Illinois, classes are also held at satellite locations throughout the Chicago suburbs. Boys and girls, ages 4 and older are welcome to join at any of our class locations to learn the tradition of Irish Dance.

Address
4400 Greenwood St., Skokie, IL
60076
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-674-1500 ext. 2400
Fax
847 - 674-9201
Parent Organization
Description

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

This award winning facility houses a DCFS licensed preschool program, private music lessons, children’s theatre, dance classes, enrichment programs, culinary arts, visual arts classes, performing arts camps and is home to the Skokie Art Guild and Devonshire Community Playhouse.

Organization Name
Address
P.O. Box 2231 Northbrook, IL
60065-2231
Contact Person
Elise Larsen, Executive Director
Phone Number
847-564-7704
Fax
888-564-6021
Description

Provides youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and special needs a creative drama experience enabling personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities. Special Gifts Theatre’s creative drama classes and theatre programs utilize the special skills of occupational, physical, recreational and speech therapists, as well as special education teachers and theatre arts professionals.

Address
939 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL
60202
Contact Person
The Rev. Jeannette DeFriest
Phone Number
(847) 475-3630
Fax
(847) 475-7932
Parent Organization
Description

After our patron, Saint Luke, we seek to proclaim the love and healing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our ministry and mission.

Worship Schedule
Wednesdays
10:00 am Said Eucharist (Lady Chapel)

Sundays
8:00 am Said Eucharist (Lady Chapel)
9:30 am Sung Eucharist (Great Hall)

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.

Parish House Office Hours
Monday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Organization Name
Address
Dempster Street Theater, 2008 Dempster St. Evanston IL
60202
Contact Person
Eileen Hand, Artistic Director
Phone Number
847-708-7386
Parent Organization
Description

Thin Ice Theater is Evanston Home Educator's very own theater company for children age 7 and up. Classes in scene study, props and costume production are open to the general public. All classes have final presentations.
Students receive an in-depth literary and theatrical experience through immersion in classic plays.

The mission of Thin Ice Ensemble Theater is to provide students of all abilities with a comprehensive, collaborative, and confidence-building theatrical experience through immersion in great plays, while providing the community with affordable, high-quality theater.

Organization Name
Address
2422 Dempster St., Evanston IL
60202
Contact Person
Mr. Lhakpa Gyaltsen - President
Phone Number
(773) 470-8917
Description

Tibetan Alliance of Chicago (“TAC”) is a registered 501 3(c) not-for-profit organization seeking to preserve Tibetan heritage and serving the needs of the Tibetan community in Chicago.

TAC was established in March 1992, initially as Tibetan Resettlement Project of Chicago, to resettle 100 Tibetans in Chicago who came from various parts of India and Nepal. For background, the invasion of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China beginning in 1949 displaced nearly 100,000 Tibetans who followed His Holiness the Dalai Lama into exile in 1959, predominantly settling in India and Nepal. The passing of the Immigration Act of 1990 resulted in the US government issuing 1,000 visas to Tibetans in exile to resettle in various US cities and towns. Tibetan Resettlement Project of Chicago resettled 100 Tibetans between 1992-1993 and currently, we have about 300 Tibetans residing in Chicago. TAC remains indebted to the original founders and supporters of the Tibetan Resettlement Project of Chicago.

Our main objective now is to:

  1.  To continue to strengthen the Chicago Tibetan Community internally and externally and promote His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message of interdependence, global peace and compassion within the broader Chicago community
  2. To revive, preserve and promote Tibet’s unique religious and cultural heritage and educate the younger generation of Tibetan-Americans and the broader Chicago community about Tibetan history, religion, and culture
  3. To liaise with Office of Tibet and other North American Tibetan organizations as well as work closely with other communities in Chicago and develop mutually beneficial relationships

 

Tibetan Alliance 2019 – 2020 Executive Team and Board Members

EXECUTIVE TEAM

President: Mr. Lhakpa Gyaltsen / (773) 470-8917

Vice President: Mr. Tenzin Phuntsok / (773) 732-3021

Treasurer: Mr. Sonam Tsering / (224) 522-1442

Secretary: Ms. Tenchoe Wangyal / (312) 607-8956

Email address: info@tibetan-alliance.org

BOARD MEMBERS

Tenzin Jampa, Tashi Dolker, Dhondup Gyatso, Phurbu Lhamo, Dekyi Kunzom, Tseten Wangyal Drongpa, Pema Rinzin, Karma Tsering, Nawang Thinley, Tenzin Chemi, Kelsang Bapu, Tsering Tashi, Dolma Tsering

Organization Name
Address
1305 Forest Ave., Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Jo Ann Verhoog
Phone Number
847-864-0030
Description

Verhoog Piano Institute is an intensive music program with a neuroscience focus. Students aged nine to 13 can participate in the intensive program, where up to four years of piano can be learned in only nine months. The second part of the program focuses on students of all ages who have brain damage, teaching them to think in new ways. Students play by ear, and also improvise music in the style of the composer they are studying

Organization Name
Address
718-732 Main Street, Evanston IL
60202
Phone Number
847-864-9600
Description

Local fabric store offers sewing classes for adults and children (ages 9-14), beginners through advanced. Workshops on tailoring and fitting, bridal sewing, silk painting, design and home decorating, sewing machine lessons and repairs.

Public Notes

Since 1945, Vogue Fabrics has become one of America's largest and best-loved fabric stores. Originally opened by Sy Sussman and Sol Farber as a small fabric shop for dressmakers, Vogue Fabrics orginal store has grown into a department store of fabrics covering half a city block. We also have two other Chicagoland locations, two internationally known swatch catalogs, a wholesale division at our warehouse, and this internet site.

Organization Name
Address
927 Noyes St., Studio 218, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Fay Kaiser
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-864-0940
Description
Address
Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
60625
Phone Number
773-728-6000
Parent Organization
Description

Music and movement program for children from 6 months to 3 years.  In each Wiggleworms® session, children sing, play finger games, do circle dances, and play rhythm instruments. Program is occasionally offered in French and Spanish.

Classes meet weekly for 45 min. at 7 locations:
Lincoln Square Lincoln Park Evanston Western Springs Glencoe Hyde Park Instituto Cervantes

Public Notes

Since 1985, the Old Town School of Folk Music's celebrated early childhood music program has welcomed young children and their families to the world of music. Children sing, dance, learn finger plays and story songs, and explore rhythm instruments especially designed for little hands. For children newborn through four years, it's the perfect time for these special experiences with the language of music.

Address
Youth Choral Theater of Chicago
P.O. Box 128
Wilmette, IL
60091
Contact Person
Talar Khosdeghian, Projects Manager
Phone Number
847-535-9873
Description

We are Chicago's pre-eminent, most adventurous choral organization, dedicated to helping kids grades PreK-12 find their voice and make a difference in our world. We know that our world is really big. And the people who share it speak hundreds of languages and sing thousands of songs. By singing each other's songs, we learn that, although we are different, we are all truly beautiful. And if we, the children of the world, learn to value all other children as beautiful people, we make our world a better place. This is what we believe. This is why we sing.

Address
927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL (east of Ridge Ave.)
927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 (east of Ridge Ave.)
Contact Person
Tim Rhoze
Phone Number
847-866-5915
Description

An intergenerational theatre-based program that seeks to bridge the gap between senior citizens and community youth, ages 12-19; participants share life stories, then write and present an original one act play based on these stories.

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