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SUMMARY:Balancing the Scales
DESCRIPTION:<b>Balancing the Scales: </b><b>Evanston History Center and YWCA Evanston/Northshore Celebrate Evanston Women</b>

<b>Sunday, March 8 4:00pm</b>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

Join the History Center and the YWCA for this special event celebrating Evanston women and organizations that work towards balancing the scales in gender equality. The program will include:

* Film clips by Evanston filmmaker Susan Hope Engel. Engel chronicled the stories of courageous Northshore women for the YWCA’s YWomen program from 2008-2024. We will show two inspiring clips: profiles of theater maker Gloria Bond Clunie and activist philanthropist Marjorie Craig Benton, who will both be in attendance.

* A mini-exhibition from the archives of the YWCA, highlighting the Y’s work empowering women

* Music by Evanston-based singer-songwriter Sarah Marie Young

* Poetry on demand by Kro, The Traveling Typist

* Tea, coffee, punch and treats will be served

* Ages 12+, guests are encouraged to come with a mother, daughter, granddaughter, grandmother, niece, aunt, mentor or friend from another generation.

<img class="wp-image-15587" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Photo-Credit_-Anna-Komarov-286x300.avif" alt="image of Sarah holding a ukelele" width="176" height="184" /> Singer/songwriter Sarah Marie Young. Photo credit: Anna Komarov

<img class="wp-image-15734" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kro-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="152" height="229" /> Kro, The Traveling Typist

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Please consider supporting the History Center's work documenting and sharing Women's History in Evanston. Your contribution will go towards stipends for student researchers, the development of new content for <a href="http://www.evanstonwomen.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.evanstonwomen.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767825319957000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Yrvn9A4tKgpO-xieVGNIZ">www.evanstonwomen.org</a>, exhibits, and special events such as this one that bring the community together through the sharing of women's stories.

<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/evanston-history-center-/ehc-donation-form"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-15592" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/donate-button-300x300.png" alt="Blue circle with click here to donate overlayed" width="300" height="300" /></a>

<strong>About the YWCA Evanston/North Shore</strong>
<p class="preFlex flexIn"><span class="sqsrte-text-color--accent">YWCA Evanston/North Shore</span> is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Evanston/North Shore has been an essential part of the fabric of this community since 1931, providing a safe place for women and girls in which they can reach their fullest potential. YWCA Evanston/North Shore provides direct services and empowerment programming to address racial justice, economic empowerment of women, and health and safety for women and girls, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.</p>
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URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/balancing-the-scales/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson
DESCRIPTION:<b>Virtuoso Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson</b>

<strong>Friday, February 6, 7:00pm</strong>

<strong>SOLD OUT</strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

Back by popular demand after a mesmerizing sold-out concert in 2025!
<p data-start="148" data-end="420">Experience the brilliance of MacArthur “Genius” Award–winning pianist Reginald R. Robinson, a virtuoso celebrated worldwide for his groundbreaking ragtime compositions and his dedication to preserving African American history through this uniquely American art form.</p>
<p data-start="422" data-end="809">In this unforgettable evening, Robinson will perform a captivating mix of ragtime classics and original works—woven together with fascinating historical insights—inside the atmospheric Dawes House. Adding to the magic, the program will be performed on one of the mansion’s greatest treasures: a rare Steinway concert grand piano built for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.</p>
<p data-start="811" data-end="914">Seating is limited—secure your tickets today for a night of music and history you won’t want to miss.</p>
<strong>About the artist: </strong>

<span class="il">Reginald</span> Robinson is a virtuoso ragtime pianist, performing in concerts, lectures and collaborative arts programming. His compositions are featured on five albums, as well as in theater and film. In 2004, Robinson was awarded the rare and distinguished John D. &amp; Catherine T. MacArthur Award for his innovative ragtime piano works and music research. The independent film <em>Compensation</em> (2000), for which Robinson scored the ragtime piano soundtrack, was recently inducted into the National Film Registry in 2024. In addition to performing, Robinson is internationally known for his lectures at colleges and universities, which have aided in preserving the legacy of African American history.

All tickets are general seating.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/ragtime-pianist-reginald-robinson/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House</strong>

<strong>Thursday, December 18 6:30pm</strong>

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SOLD OUT

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

Just a few days before the longest night of the year, experience the historic Dawes House at its most magical- in evening candlelight and decked out for the holidays. Includes a one hour tour by historian Kris Hartzell that covers the architecture of the landmark museum home, details on the five historic period Christmas trees, and stories of how this home was enlivened during the holidays by the Dawes family.  Also includes refreshments, live piano music, admission to the “It’s All Fun and Games” holiday exhibit on classic toys, games and books created right here in Evanston.

<strong>Tickets:</strong>
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tour-of-the-dawes-house/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Live with the Chris White Trio
DESCRIPTION:<b>A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack </b>

<b>Performed Live in the decorated Dawes House by the Chris White Trio</b>

<strong>Thursday, December 4, 6:30pm</strong>

<strong>SOLD OUT</strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

Take in the true magic of the season as the Chris White Trio performs the beloved and iconic music from Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" inside an Evanston setting like no other- the magical Dawes House, decorated for the holidays. This special concert offers an opportunity to experience live the timeless jazz melodies that have become synonymous with the holiday season. Before the concert, explore the Dawes House, decorated for the holidays and check out the It's All Fun and Games annual exhibit.

<strong>About the artist</strong>

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition through his albums <i>Young at Heart</i> and <i>Tributaries</i>. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club (Los Angeles), Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) among others. He has also performed overseas in Japan, Thailand and Germany.

Ticket price includes refreshments.

<strong>Tickets:</strong>
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/a-charlie-brown-christmas-soundtrack-live-with-the-chris-white-trio/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House</strong>

<strong>Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm</strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

As the days get darker, cooler, and more mysterious, it's time to visit the Dawes House by evening candlelight. Historian Kris Hartzell will guide you through on this special tour, focusing on the peculiar facets of the historic 1894 house museum and it's past inhabitants. Refreshments and an opportunity to visit the reFashioning History exhibit are included.

<strong>Tickets:</strong>
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/evening-shadows-a-candlelight-tour-of-the-dawes-house/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weird Sisters: Songs of Witches\, Magic and Powerful Women\, a concert with La Caccina
DESCRIPTION:<b>Weird Sisters: Songs of Witches, Magic and Powerful Women</b>

<b>A concert with vocal ensemble <a href="https://lacaccina.org/">La Caccina</a></b>

<strong>Sunday, October 26, 3pm</strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

Throughout history, women who possessed deep knowledge in subjects like botany, physiology, and medicine were condemned as witches. This concert sets the record straight, celebrating the power of those knowledgeable women and harnessing the magic that lives within us all. <a href="https://www.soyemmy.com/">Emmy C-G</a>, a witch and trauma-informed tarot and akashic records guide, joins us to provide historical context and guide us through the program.

<strong>About the artist</strong>

La Caccina champions and performs diverse, innovative repertoire for women’s voices to engage audiences and inspire the next generation of collaborative musicians. The ensemble finds its namesake in Francesca Caccini, a prolific Baroque composer known for her virtuosic musicality and beautiful singing voice. Following in Caccini’s footsteps, the singers of La Caccina bring a wide range of expertise to the ensemble, enabling them to adapt to a variety of musical styles—from Renaissance madrigals to South African folk songs, and from contemporary pop songs to classical masterworks such as Vivaldi’s Gloria in D and Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Since their founding, La Caccina has collaborated with ensembles including the Pavo String Quartet, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, and bluegrass trio Glass Mountain, and has commissioned and premiered works by Marie-Claire Saindon, Timothy C. Takach, Augusta Read Thomas, Matthew Harris, and Melissa Dunphy, among others.

No matter the music, La Caccina’s expressive, emotional singing highlights the versatility of the treble voice and brings musical excellence, integrity, and honesty to every performance. Learn more about <a href="https://lacaccina.org/">La Caccina</a>.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13485" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/La-Caccina-new-vector-logo-300x93.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="93" />                <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13486" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-EWHP-BlueGreen-768x81-1-300x32.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="32" />

Ticket price includes refreshments.

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URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/weird-sisters-songs-of-witches-magic-and-powerful-women-a-concert-with-la-caccina/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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