BackStage Evanston

Evanston’s second annual performing arts festival will highlight 17 local performing arts organizations.


The event will take place from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 18, at Northwestern University’s Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston.


Presented by the City of Evanston’s Arts & Business Committee of the Evanston Arts Council, the event will feature five-minute performances by each organization. Participating groups are Actors Gymnasium, the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Evanston Symphony Orchestra, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, The Lakeside Singers, Light Opera Works, Music Institute of Chicago, The Musical Offering, Next Theatre, North Shore Choral Society, Northwestern University Theatre Department, Piccolo Theatre, Piven Theatre Workshop, the Renovo String Orchestra, the Savoyaires, and Theatre Zarko.



Admission is $20, and each ticketholder receives a $20 voucher redeemable for a special offer of equal value from any participating organization, making the cost of entry virtually free. Parking also is free. To order tickets, call 847/448-8260 or visit www.BackStageEvanston.com.



New this year! Backstage to Downtown

Backstage Evanston will be partnering with Downtown Evanston to create an entire arts weekend of theater and music, starting on Sat., Sept. 17. Downtown Evanston will host a block party for all ages, followed by Backstage Evanston on Sun., Sept. 18. Visit www.DowntownEvanston.org for details or call 847/866-6319.