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lowers, sunshine, temperatures above 50 degrees… We couldn’t be more excited that Spring is here again! It’s time to take a look at what’s in your closet and make the necessary edits for the new season. Pack away those winter clothes and get your hands on these hot items: 1) All Red Everything A time when pastels typically rule the runway, red is taking over in a big way. The hottest designers prove that red is not just an accent this season, but rather a head-to-toe look for the bold! Whether you wear a crimson red dress with matching red booties and accessories, or a cherry red top and matching sandals offset by a patterned red skirt, heads are bound to turn.

2) Boho Styles The ’70s are here again! Channel your inner boho babe and grab yourself a cute flowing top or dress in the earthy and rustic colors that made the decade, a pair flared jeans, and anything suede.

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he Piccolo Theatre Ensemble explores devised staging and storytelling with Carlo Goldoni’s 1747 comedy The Venetian Twins, a collaborative production that fuses late-Renaissance commedia dell’arte and mid-century style with a rejuvenated energy and vibrancy. Though Goldoni championed a deviation from masked, folk comedy conventions in favor Molière’s modern works, Piccolo Theatre’s production preserves one tradition while boldly embracing another.

Identical twins, raised separately and unaware of each other, arrive in a strange town seeking marriage. One is clever, witty, and self-assured, the other timid, shy, and foolish. Confusion becomes conflict as the twins and townspeople are thrown into chaos when cash, jewels, and declarations of love are delivered to the wrong people. Beloved commedia dell’arte characters are joined by new faces to fast-paced comic effect in this fresh, energetic production that shimmers with wit and surprise.

The standard surrounding commedia dell’arte storytelling can limit interpretation, risking positive reception of repetitive. It is Goldoni’s blend of wit and honesty that attracted audiences then; and ignited Piccolo Theatre’s creative fire now to produce a commedia play still relevant for American audiences. The ensemble’s focus on making connections between past and present led to a devised approach incorporating music, mask work, and fusion of eras to enhance Goldoni’s dated script with realism through melodrama.

The contradiction serves to reflect the human experience with its flaws and exaggerations so that in the end an audience is laughing at life along with the playwright, and the performers.

The Venetian Twins runs through May 9, is rated “c” for comedy, and is suitable for ages 3 and older. Ticket pricing ranges from $11-$27, and group rates are available. For tickets and information, call (847) 424-0089, T-F 10am-5pm; or visit www.piccolotheatre.com. It’s our mission to make you laugh! n

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Seeds of Change

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ou’ll find a true Evanston gem situated along the tree-lined neighborhood on Noyes Street, just east of the CTA Purple Line. Founded by Thomas and Peter Douvikas, D&D Finer Foods has served the community for more than 42 years. With corporate chains like Dominick’s deserting Evanston residents, it’s no surprise that one of the longest-running and most popular grocery shops in town is this independent, family-owned and - operated store.

The Douvikas family is ready to make a change, but fans of D&D Finer Foods will be happy to hear that the torch is being passed within the family. Thomas’s son,

Kosta Douvikas, plans to keep business as usual. Those familiar with D&D know that doesn’t mean the store is stuck in the past.

In fact, it’s a D&D tradition to keep up with the times. Despite a traditional European market feel, the store has added new items along the way to reflect customers’ changing tastes, including beer and wine, prepared foods and a constantly updated selection of unique specialty items.

“I have learned a great deal on how to run the business from watching my father, Thomas, who always says, “‘if there’s a will, there’s a way to get anything done,’” says Kosta. “I have grown up helping and working at the family business.

Seeing my father’s love and dedication for his store makes me want to strive and grow even

more. I am certain that, with his past guidance, we will continue to grow to meet the needs and wants of our Evanston community.”

Kosta also plans to keep up the family tradition of seeking out community input. Over the years, many additions to the store, including building renovations and grocery delivery service, have been completed based on feedback from local residents. And when shoppers can’t find a certain item stocked on D&D’s shelves, staff members can place a special order upon request. In fact, you can almost always find Kosta and his staff in the store assisting customers or preparing delivery orders, keeping the family tradition alive and well.

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vanston’s expansion in recent years has attracted a number of new entrepreneurs to the area, including stylish boutique owners. The community is more fashion-forward than ever thanks to these hip shopping destinations, each of which touts its own unique sense of style. Find out what these boutiques have to offer and plan your next shopping excursion accordingly.

For One-of-a-Kind Pieces See Jane Sparkle: Women of all ages can find unique style options at See Jane Sparkle, which opened in 2012. The store also stocks some kid and teen clothes and a few unisex designs. Owner and designer Sara Jane Abbott describes her style as 40s vintage with retro 80s color – think Coco Chanel meets Duran Duran. Abbott’s affordable handmade items are accompanied by work from local artists and designers, vintage pieces and a variety of spa and gift products. 817A Chicago Ave, (847) 859-6017

For Comfortable and Casual Styles Dragonfly: Since 2013, Dragonfly has provided casual, contemporary styles for active women. Owner Amy Boone stocks distinctive designs from fashion labels like Wilt, Super Maggie and Skunk Funk. Versatile accessories, including jewelry, belts and bags, and a selection of home décor and gift items round out the store’s offerings. Plus, Dragonfly stocks a huge selection of items that are made in America and fair trade.

1309 Chicago Ave, (847) 733-0613 For Hip, Trendy Looks 522 Envy: Opened in 2013, this boutique caters to fashionable women, young professionals, and college students alike. Prices are student-friendly as well, but it’s the fresh selection of new styles each week that keeps customers coming back. Owner Kristi Pawlowicz stocks just six of each item to ensure the boutique is different each time a customer walks through the door.

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For Pitch-Perfect Gifts Stumble & Relish: Owned by mother/ daughter team of Paulette Leffler and Jaime Leonardi, this boutique opened in 2013 and has stocked creative, handmade items ever since. You’ll find jewelry, greeting cards, candles and other unique gifts and home décor products here. From bracelets made from recycled bike tires to 3D-printed jewelry, each item at Stumble & Relish is undeniably memorable.

1310 A Chicago Ave, (773) 330-3488 For Date Night Duds Marie Parie: Opened in 1996, Marie Parie is one of the more established boutiques in the area. Owner Heidi Giammarese stocks a variety of clothing, jewelry and accessories with a whimsical French bohemian feel.

Many of these chic looks are perfect for weddings, parties and other special occasions.

Marie Parie also offers a number of distinctive gift items, many of which are designed in-house or by local artists.

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For the Funky Mom Stella: Artful, bohemian chic styles fill Stella, which has been an Evanston staple for well over a decade. Clothing, jewelry and gift items feature unusual, offbeat looks geared towards women of all ages. Owner Rachel Hershinow is constantly bringing in new products to delight shoppers. A customer rewards program gives customers even more reason to return again and again. 2116 Central St, (847) 864-5565 For Cool Kiddos Lollie: Opened in 2003, this boutique features classic looks for kids. Infants, tweens and everyone in between can find a good fit here. According to owner Alexis Eyler, most items in the store are made with high-quality materials and responsibly produced right here in the U.S. Don’t miss the selections from Dagmar Daley, who creates handmade, vintage-inspired pieces for little ones.

1312 Chicago Ave, (847) 328-7303 For the Perfect Dress Notice: Owners Mari Barnes, Becky Jackson and Hannah Hannick form a mother-anddaughters team that has successfully made Notice a top stop for dress shopping. In addi-

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tion, the store stocks casual wear, accessories, gifts and even some baby and toddler duds. As with their two other locations in Chicago and Barrington, staff members at Notice thrive on helping customers find the perfect fit for their needs. 2112 Central St, (847) 905-0947 For Savings on Runway-Ready Styles Gigi Bottega: Since 2011, this boutique has stocked women’s fashions for those

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he sight of grass on the ground and the sun shining bright brings a new spirit of travel to the spring season at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University. Destinations include Berlin, California, and the English Countryside, with classic literature and stunning choreography as your guide to entertaining and thought-provoking performances, focused on the essence of community and family, no matter where your trip may take you.

The theatrical tour begins with a cross-country trip with the Joad Family in NU Professor Emeritus Frank Galati’s breathtaking adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath (APR 24 – MAY 3). Based on the novel by John Steinbeck, M.F.A. directing Candidate Aaron Snook combines song and movement to create a gritty, resilient portrayal of the Dust Bowl. Civil War-era New York City is the next stop in Sarah Ruhl’s heartwarming and honest exploration of femininity and sexuality, In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play (MAY 15-24).

The adventures continue across the pond with the Imagine U Family Theatre series, fresh off its sold out Midwest Premiere of Pasek and Paul’s James and the Giant Peach. Faculty member and Imagine U Artistic Mentor Lynn Kelso directs The Reluctant Dragon (MAY 8 -24), based on the book by Kenneth Grahame. A young boy overcomes his prejudices about dragons when he discovers the most unusual one in a cave outside his English village – one who would rather paint watercolors and write poetry than fight and breathe fire.

Prejudice and overcoming adversity in the face of a greater good is also at the heart of the 84th Annual Waa-Mu Show (MAY 1 – 10), a tradition embedded in the Northwestern theatre community. Directed by award-winning Faculty member David H. Bell, GOLD brings the 1936 Berlin Olympics to life, exploring the political unrest surrounding pre-World War II Germany and the inspired athletes who competed for a moment of shared victory.

Your own backyard holds fresh and exciting adventures with the return of the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project (JUN 12 – 13), directed by award-winning Faculty member Billy Siegenfeld. Stay along the path for the exciting addition to the Summerstage season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic fairy tale adventure, Into the Woods (JUL 17 – AUG 2) A baker and his wife come face to face with Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, The Big Bad Wolf and others as they encounter granted wishes and their unexpected consequences.

All productions this season will be held in venues on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus. Tickets can be purchased through the Wirtz Center Box Office at (847) 491-7282 or wirtz. northwestern.edu. Discounts for group ticket purchase are available for groups of eight or more. n

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new dining experience has opened in Evanston that not only serves delicious coffee drinks, scones, sandwiches and soups, but also has a mission to do good. Curt’s South, 1813 Dempster is the second non-profit Cafe opened in Evanston as a work force development program for at-risk young men and women.

Curt’s South is both a full service cafe and a training program for teen mothers and other at-risk young women. The program offers job skills and life skills in an environment that is warm and inviting for customers and students alike.

“Some of these young women are at-risk and lacking the skills to be successfully employed and self sufficient,” says Susan Trieschmann, Curt’s founder and Executive Director. “Our goal is to provide them with training, support, and quite frankly the love they need to build their skill set and their confidence to get and hold jobs.”

Three years ago Trieschmann and a team of volunteers opened the first non-profit cafe, Curt’s Cafe at 2922 Central Street in Evanston. It is a job training program for at-risk young men who had contact with the criminal justice system. She had 25 years of experience in the catering industry, but it wasn’t until she studied Restorative Justice that she decided that there was a way to combine her passion for food service with her compassion for at-risk teens with limited employment options.

“I met many teens who had criminal records and were unemployable,” she said. “I have trained hundreds of food service employees over the years and it seemed possible to help these young men train so they could find and keep jobs.”

In addition to learning how to make lattes, work in the kitchen, and serve customers, Curt’s students have daily life skills classes in subjects like financial literacy, resume writing, art expression, newsletter writing, current events and book discussions. When students graduate the program they receive assistance in finding employment and are supported in their efforts to get their GED degrees or take college courses.

As a non-profit, Curt’s South will thrive with community support. We would love to have your support by coming in for a cup of coffee and a scone, making a donation, or helping us with job placement when our students complete our program. Please stop by the café and “Dne with Purpose” It truly makes a difference in the lives of our young women! n

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EA! has been an Evanston tradition for 28 years now. YEA! (Young Evanston Artists) will be moving to Raymond Park at Chicago Avenue & Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Just blocks away from our old location, the YEA! Day location has been changed in an effort to consolidate the event into one easily accessible location. Families will enjoy the experience of the events new location.

YEA! Day will host the event at Raymond Park (Chicago Avenue/Davis Street), Saturday, May 16th, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00pm. We’re calling all Young Evanston Artists, parents, teachers, volunteers, and local businesses to the 28th Annual YEA! Day celebration. YEA! is a festival of visual art created by Evanston students. All public, private and parochial schools, pre-school through high school, are invited to exhibit students’ artwork in this inclusive, non-competitive art exhibit. In addition to visual arts, the performing arts stage features music and dance performances from Evanston youth. Thousands of enthusiastic children and adults will crowd Raymond Park this year to enjoy artwork, performances, raffles, a silent auction and recently added food trucks.

YEA! eagerly seeks business sponsorships at the Patron and Partner level each year. Be in touch via the website, www. yeaevanston.org if interested. Additional funding for YEA! Day comes via direct-letter requests, the silent auction and a raffle on YEA! Day, which features more than 60 items from Evanston area businesses.

Since its start in 1987, YEA! has grown to include more than 40 plus public, private and parochial schools, and draws crowds of more than 4,000 people. Today, members of the first generation of YEA! participants (some of whom now are in their 40’s) are seeing their own children’s artwork and performances on YEA! Day. Over 6,000 students participate in YEA! Day. Some display visual arts and others perform onstage. Each child who participates receives a certificate of recognition signed by the Mayor of Evanston, as well as their fine arts teachers. Come enjoy the magic of YEA! Day this year!

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he Chicago-Dempster shopping district features a wealth of specialty shops and eateries tucked away conveniently into a two block radius. Located a few blocks south of downtown Evanston and easily accessible by the Dempster CTA elevated stop, various city bus routes, and just a short walk from the Main Street Metra Station, it is a haven for hand-made jewelry, antiques and vintage gifts, delicious cuisine, great entertainment and unique local flair.

Explore and unearth hidden treasures in this ever growing and thriving shopping district. Every season, the district continues to add new businesses to its unique array of shops, restaurants, and services. Additionally, it hosts annual events such as Holiday Walk and Summer Sidewalk Sale. If you are in the area, stop in, visit, and support the wonderful neighborhood businesses during the fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons.

You’ll be happy you did!

For a real culinary treat, try out one of the many restaurants and cafes located in the Chicago-Dempster area. Pick up a bagel

and latte on the way to work or relax with an afternoon meal of locally-sourced soups and salads. Try out a hand-rolled, woodfired pizza or share a plate of Ethiopian stew or a Thai noodle bowl. For dessert, sample cheesecake, strudel, and rich ice cream or take home cupcakes for a sweet delight.

Vegetarians and vegans have something to be excited about as well with world-class, organic entrees, vegetarian lunches and dairy-free dessert catering.

Specialty clothing and shoe stores offer everything from stylish seasonal fashions to athletic wear and gear. Whether you are looking for something for a special night out or day-to-day style, the Chicago-Dempster area has it all. Spice up outfits with necklaces, rings, and watches. And for kids, there’s a one-of-a-kind boutique with clothes, accessories, and toys that children and parents will love.

Antique hunters and vintage enthusiasts can find sparkling jewelry, hand-crafted furniture, kitsch collectibles, fine art, and ceramics at one of the Chicago-Dempster area’s antique stores and art galleries. It’s the

best place to pick up a gift for a friend or find the perfect piece to decorate a home.

Have a fun-filled night out at S.P.A.C.E. and see a performance from area artists or globe-trotting musicians. With an everchanging lineup of performers, there’s something for all ages to enjoy throughout the whole year. For more information, visit facebook.com/CMDA.Evanston.

The Chicago-Dempster area also features a cycling store for amateurs and professionals alike and music stores with new and used books, CDs, and LPs. There’s even a school of rock for kids with private classes for every age.

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