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The 4 F’s of Fall

Hot Doggin’ It in Evanston

Evanston Craft Beers

Publisher/Managing Editor Marco A. Rodriguez Contributing Writers Ariana Bacle Carolyn Brandt Broughton Deborah Cassell Shaunacy Ferro Natasha Wasinski Amanda Saintil Logan Sobczak

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all is all about the four F’s: family, friends, food and fun … football included. (Go, Wildcats!) As the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays approach, our thoughts turn to heartwarming dishes, drinks and destinations, from toasted pumpkin seeds (taken from hand-carved Jack-o’-lanterns) to hot chocolate (spiked with Irish cream) to apple orchards and pumpkin patches (complete with hayrack rides) a-plenty. Although this time of year may be synonymous with back-to-school, it also brings occasions to celebrate with those you love … culminating in a feast of Pilgrim proportions. Localize Your Ingredients If you’re in the mood to get in the kitchen, then make the Evanston Farmer’s Markets (www.cityofevanston.org) your first stop. The biggest of the bunch is the Downtown Evanston Farmer’s Market at University Place and Oak Ave., which runs every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 3. It features a colorful cornucopia of core ingredients, including hearty fruits and vegetables, for some of fall’s finest sweet and savory recipes. Come September, look to local vendors for more apples, squash, root veggies, potatoes, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, garlic, spinach and pumpkins, of course, in addition to fall plants such as mums and sunflowers, says Myra A. Gorman, senior program coordinator for the City of Evanston. The Farmer’s Market also plays hosts to special

events such as Family Fun Day on Sept. 22, featuring activities like a farmer’s scavenger hunt, and Fall Fest on Oct. 27, “a day for everyone to dress up at the market,” when some farmers donate pumpkins “so the children can come to the market and decorate and take them home,” Gorman says. Other plans for the day remain secret, she adds, “so just come to the Downtown Market in costume, and enjoy the fun!” Meanwhile, the 5th Annual Evanston Harvest Celebration to benefit Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets will take place on Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Now We’re Cookin’. “An exciting collection of talented chefs from area restaurants will each make a tasting dish from fresh produce, meat and dairy products provided by farmers from the Downtown Market,” describes Gorman. For tickets, visit http://evanstonfarmersmarkets.org/. Top Produce Picks A is for Autumn Apples: When it comes to uses for the all-American apple, the options are endless. Choose from apple pie (a la mode), tarts, dumpling, crumble, cobbler, rings, butter and strudel, as well as caramel apples and even Apple Brown Betty (a form of pudding made popular in the ‘70s that contains buttered bread crumbs and spiced fruit). As the weeks progress, specific varieties of apples ripen, so keep your eyes peeled while shopping. Better yet, visit an apple orchard such as Ziegler’s in (continued on page 9)

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Grayslake or Keller’s Farmstand in Naperville for the latest options, fresh off the tree — some locations allow you to pick the apples yourself. ‘Pump’ it Up: There’s more to pumpkin than pie. This fall, look for pumpkin-flavored coffee and ice cream at your favorite cafés and creameries, and try recipes like pumpkin mac and cheese, pumpkinpraline cheesecake, pumpkin rice pudding, pumpkin bars, pumpkin bread and muffins, pumpkin butter and marmalade, pumpkin doughnuts, chocolatepumpkin brownies and pumpkin pancakes. Recipes can be found online at www.allrecipes.com, www. foodnetwork.com, www.epicurious.com and www. delish.com. For more fun, pick your pumpkins right off the vine at Didier Farms in Prairie View-Lincolnshire or Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch in Hampshire. Don’t Forget the Wine With the change in season comes the chance to couple beloved comfort foods with palatepleasing libations. Jessica Trent, operations manager for special events at The Field Museum in Chicago, suggests these fall wine pairings: • Butternut Squash Soup with Pinot Gris: “The lightness of the wine helps cut through the heft and creaminess of the soup.” • Pumpkin Soup with Chardonnay: “The rich flavors of the Chard complement the richness of the soup.” • Chili: “If you’re making it with beef, then Cabernet or Zinfandel can’t be beat. If you’re doing turkey, you can opt for something lighter, like a Merlot. And if you’re the person who eats no-meat chili, try a bold Syrah or Shiraz — the spices will complement nicely.” • “Apple desserts work really well with a Sauternes, especially if the apples are still a little tart.” • Cinnamon or Nutmeg desserts with Pinot Noir. “Pinot Noir can also pair really well with dark chocolate-based deserts (even Smores!), but Moscato works the best for sweet deserts.” Whether it’s good eat or drinks you crave, fall is the time to enjoy them both with family and friends … while cheering on some football, of course. (Go, Bears!)

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ext Theatre’s 32nd season began in early September and will be providing Evanston’s theatre-goers with an exciting lineup of shows until May. Founded in 1981, the theatre’s 167-seat space has housed over a hundred productions over the years and won numerous Jeff Awards, which honor excellence in professional theatre in the Chicago area. Local Evanston residents, ranging from students to the elderly, frequent the shows, as well Chicago and North Shore residents who make their way to the Noyes Cultural Arts Center to take in the great theatre. First up in this season’s lineup is “Iphigenia 2.0,” directed by David Kersnar and written by Charles Mee. Based off of “Iphigenia in Aulis,” a Greek play by Euripides that first premiered in 405 B.C., this play is a bit more contemporary. Pop culture references and music define this retelling, which focuses on how history repeats itself and how tragic that can be. This show runs from September 6-October 14. Next up for Next Theatre is “Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” by Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Jessica Thebus. Focusing on the character of Jenny Sutter, a U.S. Marine returning from Iraq, this play illuminates the ways our nation ignores returning veterans through dark humor and music. Sutter isn’t ready to face her kids once she returns home, so she takes a detour to a desert community where a group of misfits nurse her back to the normalcy of not being in a warzone. This show runs from November 20-December 23. “Everything is Illuminated” premieres next, written by Simon Black and directed by Devon DeMayo. The play, adapted from the novel of the same name by Jonathan Safran Foer,

focuses on a young man who goes on a journey to find the woman who may have saved his grandfather from the Nazis. This show runs from February 21-March 31. In conjunction with the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University and in partnership with The Center on Wrongful Convictions, Next Theatre presents “The Exonerated” by Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen and directed by Cat Miller. This award-winning play tells the story of six former Death Row inmates whose convictions were reversed. It follows these characters from their trials to their releases, giving the audience a chance to find out more about the criminal justice system through the six characters, based on real people and their stories. This show runs from April 19-May 5, and, unlike the other plays, will be performed at the Josephine Louis Theater at 20 Arts Circle Dr. at Northwestern University. And if the shows aren’t enough for you, every 2 p.m. Sunday matinee is followed by a Sunday Talkback, a discussion with the artistic staff involved in the production. The Next Theatre is located inside the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston at 927 Noyes St. Parking is available in the lot next to the theatre and at the Evanston Civic Center. The theatre’s box office hours are from 12-6 p.m. on weekdays and two hours prior to curtain on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for preview shows are $25 and tickets for regular shows go from $30 to $40, with discounts available for subscribers and student discounts. Tickets can be purchased by calling (847) 475-1875 x2 or by visiting nexttheatre.org.

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best showcases the work of its training center. But with Tusk Tusk, the challenge was unique: putting on a show that hinges performances by actors that aren’t even old enough to vote. Olivia Cygan, who plays Maggie, first appeared on the Piven stage while still in elementary school, as Young Estella in Great Expectations. Bryce Lunksy, who plays Maggie’s older brother Eliot, is only a sophomore at the Chicago Academy for Arts high school. “They represent our program, but they really represent the quality of arts training that Chicago does as a whole,” notes Green. “I’ve been so pleasantly surprised and inspired by the young actors that we’re working with,” she says. “They’re really jumping into this piece with great flair and great integrity.” The material is a challenge in itself. Though the play is surprisingly funny, the issues it grapples with are somber. “When you talk about trying to survive something,

I mean I think we all rely on humor to make that happen,” Green says. Though it is never explicitly stated, Stenham has clarified that the missing mother suffers from bipolar disorder. The actors have been working with a dramaturge to better understand bipolar disorder and how it affects a family, as well as the nuances of the London setting and references. “What we’re looking at is a playwright who’s really created wonderfully smart, well rounded characters who are able to be in this darker situation but really battle it through their wit and through their intelligence and through their love for each other.” Though the story unfolds through the mouths of children, its story resonates with an older audience. “As adults watching our young actors grapple with this task, it just brings back floods of memories of our own childhood and our own kinds of relationships with our family and our siblings,” Green says. “I think the playwright has a real pitch perfect ear for the way young people talk to each other and the way that young people--and especially siblings--interact.” Green says that though Tusk Tusk deals with very adult themes, it provides a lighter way to encourage conversations between adults and teens. “This is really a great piece that gets an arts organization in the Evanston community talking about important issues that the Evanston community as a whole grapples with,” she says. “It’s a piece that I think young people, primarily teens, will really find relevant and funny.” Tusk Tusk, Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street, Sept 14-Oct 7, 847.866.8049 $25.

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iccolo Theatre on Main Street is starting off its 2012-2013 season with a variety of plays involving spirits and ghosts as well as a special series of physical comedy. Following an extensive fiveyear restoration of the Main Street Metra depot, Piccolo Theatre opened its doors in 2004. Focusing on comedy, productions vary from Shakespeare to Stoppard and feature classical, contemporary, devised, original and adapted plays. Director Szostek draws from his own acting background to keep alive such traditional forms of theater as commedia dell’arte, vaudeville, and circus-style acts for special weekend and visiting performances. It’s common for seasons at Piccolo Theatre to have a general theme tying the plays together.

“Sometimes this happens intentionally; sometimes it just happens,” says Director Szostek. This season’s theme of spirits and ghosts just seemed to come about that way and it’s sure to bring lots of laughter that everyone can enjoy. The season begins with Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry. A story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, the show features singing, fighting, dancing, and even some live music as three Catherines, two Annes, and one Jane clash on stage, arguing about their former lives at the side of their infamous husband. As the play progresses, the women gradually find themselves united in their dislike of old King Henry. Performed by the women of Piccolo Theatre Inc., the play was originally created for Foursight Theater in England. After the show’s run at Piccolo in August, it moves to

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the Greenhouse Theater Center from 9/6-10/6; $28. Bah Humbug opens in November. It’s performed as a panto, a British style of play that parodies fairy tales. Piccolo is one of the only theaters in the United States which performs pantos on a regular basis. The show sticks to this “Monty Python” style of theater with magic, cross-dressing, slapstick humor, and singing. The cast of Piccolo Theatre’s regulars and other Chicago actors portray the Ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, Marley, and the miserly Scrooge with hilarious results. With such a well-known classic being lampooned, people of all ages will have something to laugh at this holiday season. It runs 11/9-12/22; $12.50 (preview), $25 or $65 for a family of 4. The third play of the season, Blithe Spirit, tells the tale of a novelist who accidentally summons his longdead wife while doing research on the occult. Comedy ensues when she begins a supernatural tête-à-tête with his current wife. They then turn on their husband in this witty tale by British playwright Noël Coward. As a ‘parlor comedy’, Piccolo Theatre is perfectly adapted to stage such a production. The moveable seating for 50-60 audience members means the stage can be arranged to be centered in the room. Oriental rugs and French doors complete the parlor look, and the theater is transformed into a very intimate setting where audience members can experience Blithe Spirit as part of the action. It runs from 3/22-5/11, with previews from 3/15-3/17; $12.50 (preview), $25. In addition to its own productions, Piccolo is also hosting a second season of physical comedy. The series begins with performances by Dal Vivo Theater. Specializing in clown and mask, Dal Vivo returns to Piccolo with family-friendly comedy from 9/28-9/30. Theater Un-speak-able follows with a double production of acrobatic and artistic prowess, Superman 2050 and Murder on the Midwest Express from 10/5-10/7. Acting atop a precariously small threeby-seven foot platform, Un-speak-able is sure to impress audiences of all ages. Finally, traveling from Italy, playwright Dario Fo showcases his play Francis the Holy Jester. This oneman-show features the highly-talented Mario Pirovano acting as a whole cast of characters from 13th-century Italy, including the mythical St. Francis himself. Piccolo Theatre also hosts acting classes for all ages and skill levels. There are numerous classes for teens, workshops and special shows on masks and physical theater, and professional acting classes for those looking to expand their repertoire. Between an exciting season of comedy and special shows and classes, theater-lovers and first-time visitors alike are sure to enjoy Piccolo Theatre’s upcoming season.

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EVANSTON DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS:

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

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ver its 15 seasons, the Evanston Dance Ensemble (EDE) has gained a reputation for creating innovative, exciting productions for audiences of all ages. EDE Artistic Directors Béa Rashid and Christina Ernst have brought in top choreographic talent to create professional caliber performances in a wide range of dance styles. EDE has premiered 132 original works, which have included professional choreography, set, costume and lighting design, original music, and performances from professional guest dancers. This holiday season, the ensemble returns the magical winter world of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia to the stage in its original dance theater adaptation of Lewis’s classic novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. EDE first premiered the holiday show in 2005 to much acclaim. WTTW devoted a segment of ArtBeat to the production, which can be viewed at www.evanstondanceensemble. org/newsandreviews. “We’ve always thought of this production as

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our alternative to The Nutcracker,” states co-director and EDE founder Béa Rashid. “The colorful characters of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe make for the perfect holiday ballet. There are dancing snowflakes, leaping fauns, waltzing flowers and animals prancing out a holiday polka.” EDE’s 2012 holiday production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is directed by Béa Rashid and Christina Ernst. Award-winning composer and musician Steve Rashid has created the original score and award-winning playwright, actor and director Tom Mula provides the narration. Past performances of the Ensemble include Cinematic, FAB! EDE dances the Beatles, and 2001: A Dance Odyssey. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opens on Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at Northwestern University’s Josephine Louis Theatre (20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston). Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and on Sunday, December 2 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are priced at $15.00 for children under 18, students and seniors, and $22.00 for adults. Tickets go on sale September 15th, and may be purchased by calling the Northwestern Box Office at 847.491.7282 or by going online at www.tic.northwestern.edu. In 1997, Dance Center Evanston founder and owner Béa Rashid envisioned a non-profit youth dance company in residence which would bring the artistry and excitement of dance to the community. She held auditions and seven ensemble members were chosen. Over the years, the company has grown from 7 to 14 to 23 to the current roster of 36 talented middle school and high school age dancers. Auditions are held in the late spring, and EDE co-artistic directors Rashid and Ernst have watched the number of dancers and his/her talent continue to grow every year. “Our company has grown organically,” states co-director Christina Ernst. “The artistic caliber of the productions has been positively impacted by the increased technical proficiency and maturity of the dancers. In fact, EDE has graduated many of its company members into professional training programs, including three dancers who have been accepted into the highly competitive Juilliard Program for dance. And fortunately, with all of the economic uncertainty in the world, our financial support has remained stable thanks to a dynamic board, volunteers, and enthusiastic audiences.” For more information on the Evanston Dance Ensemble, go to the company’s website at www.evanstondanceensemble.org.

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vanstonians love their ‘dogs’, and, whether you head north or south in our fair city, there are plenty of great Evanston hotdog stands to satisfy those red hot cravings. Of course, mention the subject of hot dogs anywhere in the Chicago area and a heated discussion of ‘to ketchup’ or ‘not to ketchup’ could follow. That’s because, for many Chicagoans, a true Chicago hot dog is ketchup-less, and comes with very specific toppings that include mustard, fresh tomatoes, onions, sport peppers, bright green relish, dill pickles and, of course, the celery salt to tie it all together. Kevin Craig, owner of ‘The Little Island’ located at Central and Crawford in Northwest Evanston, is matter-of-fact about the issue. “We serve our hot dogs without ketchup,” Craig says. “People can always add ketchup, but we serve them Chicago-style.” “It’s whatever our customer wants, but most people in Chicago are used to no ketchup on their ‘dogs’,” explains Matheos Douvikas of Greek Fire Grill on Chicago Avenue. “You know

who’s from out of town if they ask for ketchup.” Steve Starkman, owner of Mustard’s Last Stand on Central Street estimates that over fifty percent of Mustard’s customers order their hot dogs with ketchup. “If someone asks for a hot dog with everything on it, that often includes ketchup,” Starkman explains. A number of Evanston’s fine hot dog emporiums have been recognized nationally. Bill’s Drive-In on Asbury just north of Howard was highlighted in the PBS documentary, ‘The Hot Dog Program’ when filmmaker Rick Sebak, took his cameras cross-country on a quest for the best ‘dog’. Of course, Chicagoans’ affinity for ketchup-less hot dogs made for a lively discussion in the documentary. Wherever you fall on the ketchup issue (it has been said that the late Chicago columnist, Mike Royko called adding ketchup to a hot dog ‘barbaric’), you can count on finding great ‘dogs’ served up Chicago-style at every hot dog stand in Evanston. Below is ashort list of Evanston hot dog spots to try this fall:

BILL’S DRIVE-IN

120 Asbury Ave. (at Dobson Ave.) Phone: 847-491-9844. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

More of a ‘walk-in’ fast food joint than an actual ‘drive-in’, Bill’s has been an Evanston institution for over sixty years. With a ‘cult status’ that goes beyond just Evanston, fans regularly clamor for what Evanston resident and diehard Bill’s fan Bob Crews calls ‘the best hot dogs in town’. Also known for their multi-layered burgers and fresh-cut fries, Bill’s is continuing its tradition of great fast food at reasonable prices. (continued on page 25)

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on an island in the middle of the street where Crawford, Central Street and Gross Point Road come together, has long been referred to as ‘Hot Dog Island’. Owner, Kevin Craig offers outstanding Chicago-style hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, freshly made burgers, milkshakes and much more on their popular menu.

MUSTARD’S LAST STAND

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DD DOGS

825 Noyes Street. Phone: 847-864-1909. Hours: M-Sat: 8am-8pm, Sun.: 9am-5pm. Delivery available.

Serving ‘Super Dogs’ as well as hamburgers, Italian beef, gyros and more, DD Dogs has been a favorite of locals and Northwestern students since it opened in 1985 in the Noyes/Foster Street Business district. “We serve pure beef hot dogs by Red Hot Chicago,” owner, Peter Douvikis explains. “A great hot dog with all the toppings is a beautiful thing.” For more information, go to www.dddogs.net

GREEK FIRE GRILL

1625 Chicago Ave. (next to the North Shore Hotel). Phone: 847-869-9453. Hours: M-Sat. 10am-12 Midnight, Sun. 11am-12 Midnight. Delivery available.

Another favorite hot dog haunt is Greek Fire Grill downtown Evanston. Owner, Matheos Douvikas says they serve young and old and every age in between, but it’s the students who keep them busy between 11pm and Midnight. “We regularly make late night deliveries to the NU library,” Douvikas says. “We’re happy to help the students keep up their energy while they study.” In addition to great hot dogs and hamburgers, they offer healthy Greek salads as well as veggie dogs and burgers. For more information, go to www.greekfiregrill.net

1613 Central Street. Phone: 847-864-2700. Hours: M-Th 10:30am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-10:30pm, Sun. 11am-8:30pm.

Inducted into the ‘Vienna Beef Hall of Fame’ Mustard’s Last Stand has been an Evanston tradition since 1969. Their famous dogs and burgers along with their proximity to NU’s Ryan Field (right next door) has made them a great place for hot dogs before and after the games. For more information go to www.mustardschicago.com

WIENER AND STILL CHAMPION

802 Dempster Street. Phone: 847-869-0100. Hours: M-Sat. 11-8pm, Sun. 11am-4pm.

This hot dog stand, a staple in the Dempster Street Business District since 1975, received international attention when it was named a ‘fast food mecca in Illinois’ by Shortlist Magazine in the UK. It’s been profiled by ‘The Hungry Hound’, Steve Dolinsky, on WLS-TV, and featured on ‘Chicago’s Best’ segments on WGN. Owner Gus Paschalis delights customers with decadent hand-dipped corn dogs – made on the spot and paired with any number of dippin’ sauces – along with a wide menu of offerings including Chicago-style ‘dogs’ and burgers, deep fried pickle chips, fried breaded bacon and Merkt’s cheddar chili fries. For more information, go to www.wienerandstillchampion.com. Bill’s Drive-In • 120 Asbury Ave.

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Craft Beer 2012 By Natasha WasinskiÂ

here is no denying that barbecues and beer are summer loves. Yet autumn offers its own cornucopia of fruity, fresh, and hearty flavors in the form of cool craft brews. Small-batch beer rich on the tongue is not a novel concept. American purveyors for the past three decades have dared to enhance tired-and-true beer recipes from longtime brewmasters Germany, England and Belgium. To please todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beer enthusiast water, yeast, malt and hops need something more. Craft beer, the result of revamped brewing

processes and extra ingredients, offers a greater diversity of flavors, aromas and textures that are enjoyable year round. White ales heavy on wheat with a fruit garnish are delicious no matter the month. A countless number of specialty and seasonal brews complement classic ales and lagers, too. For example strong stouts and barleywines aged in barrels for months have lingering aromas of vanilla and toasted coconut. Malty Oktoberfest beers, and those infused with pumpkin and ingredients of a fall harvest, make an annual comeback in September. (continued on page 28)

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The budding popularity of craft beers in recent years has helped restore respect for the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic drink. Local imbibers can take pleasure in knowing beer is not just for college kids looking for something to guzzle on game days. Craft brews, when sipped and savored, inspire camaraderie and conversation. With more breweries springing up in and around Chicago, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy a selection of flavorful beers. Prairie Moon has poured an expansive number of unique craft brews since opening its doors on Sherman Road just south

Grove Street a decade ago. Its patrons’ favorites come from nearby, including Three Floyds Brewing Co. in Munster, Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, Two Brothers Brewing Co. of Warrenville, and Chicago’s very own Revolution Brewing. “People are always looking to challenge their taste buds,” said restaurant co-owner Robert Strom. Beer’s newfound popularity has also made the traditional wine and cheese pairing somewhat passé. Restaurant chain Hop Haus, located on Clark and Howard Streets on the Evanston-Chicago border, combines the drinking experience with dining by suggesting ways to pair beer with its signature sliders, including exotic options like buffalo, lamb and ostrich. Marrying beer with food is like searching for complementary hues on a color wheel, said David Richards, a consultant to chainowner Leona’s Restaurant. Instead of matching flavor to flavor, select a brew that enriches the meal. A milky stout, for example, is the perfect way to wash down a wild boar slider topped with Gouda. Add a fried egg to the burger to make the meal even more savory. Craft brews definitely offer “a more stimulating dining experience,” Richards said.

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Northwestern Football ! s t a c d l i W , o G

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orthwestern Football’s recent run of four consecutive bowl appearances and sustained success have been attributed to a variety of factors by fans and pundits alike: better depth throughout the lineup, increased support from the fanbase and University and, naturally, the coaching and leadership of seventh-year NU head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Of course, the truth is some combination of all of the above. But in Fitzgerald’s opinion, the 2012 Wildcats are poised to take the next steps as a program because of one ingredient that exists in higher quantities than past seasons. “Obviously, we’re all proud of the fact that we’ve gone to four straight bowl games and that we’ve been eligible five of the last six years. But that’s not the ultimate destination,” Fitzgerald says. “So how are we going to get there? I think the guys have figured it out and, number one, it was about chemistry. The Leadership Council and the senior class, they’ve worked hard, they really have. As I’ve communicated with them and we’ve talked about things team-wise, they feel strongly that this is as committed a team as they’ve been a part of since they’ve been here.”

Those are strong sentiments from a head coach fresh off of graduating the winningest senior class in school history, a group that featured All-Big Ten-caliber performers like quarterback Dan Persa, wideout Jeremy Ebert, superback Drake Dunsmore and safety Brian Peters. But there are reasons to believe that the young ’Cats taking their place make up in dedication and cohesiveness what they lack in name recognition. Leading the way for Northwestern is quarterback Kain Colter, who as a sophomore in 2011 put together one of the most impressive all-around seasons in recent memory by a Big Ten player. While seeing occasional time under center in place of the injured Persa, Colter also thrived as a wide receiver and entered his junior campaign as Northwestern’s leading returning passer, receiver and rusher. “Kain trusts his athleticism,” Fitzgerald says of his mobile quarterback. “Now that I’ve watched both Kain and (sophomore QB) Trevor Siemian through the spring, both have a very strong grasp of the offense. So I think once you can go out there and just play, now instincts take over. And instinctually, when you talk about Kain in particular, he’s a (continued on page 31)

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playmaker. You saw that a year ago. Whenever the ball was in his hands, something good happened. Now, there’s some little things he’s got to clean up, there’s going to be some ups and downs, but I think he’s further along in his maturation because of his experiences.” That could spell success for a Northwestern team that has managed to surround Colter and Siemian with a wealth of dynamic playmakers, most notably in junior running back and return specialist Venric Mark. The diminutive speedster, who already ranks as NU’s career leader in kickoff return yards, dazzled in NU’s season-opening win at Syracuse with an 82-yard punt return touchdown as well as an impressive 21-yard touchdown reception. “We’re definitely going to miss guys like Ebert and Dunsmore but we have young guys stepping up all over the field who are playmakers,” Colter said. “As a whole group, top-to-bottom, I like what our receivers and running backs bring to the table.” The encouraging news for Fitzgerald is that his team’s development on the field is coinciding with exciting developments in every aspect of his program. For instance, the Wildcats this season entered a new departmentwide partnership with Under Armour— a cutting-edge apparel company—in a

deal that represents a first for a Big Ten school. NU also continues to increase its presence in the Chicagoland market with its comprehensive marketing initiative anchored by the tagline, “Chicago’s Big Ten Team.” The ongoing campaign, which included NU’s 2010 game at Wrigley Field and a number of other special events around the region, has players, alumni and fans excited about Northwestern’s place in the Chicagoland and Big Ten landscape. Still, as Fitzgerald is quick to point out, the conversation always comes back to the product on the field. And judging by his early assessment of the 2012 Wildcats, Fitzgerald will be just fine with that. “Again, they’re motivated. I think the team’s hungry,” Fitzgerald reiterates. “I’ll go back to when I first got here (as a player). It was, ‘Man, we’re going to go to a bowl game someday.’ Then look at where we’re at today. The young men who are in the program have changed that expectation. They’ve raised the bar. They’ve raised the level. We still look up and say, ‘We’ve got a long way to go.’ Meaning, to where we want to go. Then once we get there, we’ll talk about staying there. But that’s athletics and that’s life.”

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beautiful piece of furniture can do wonders for a room, and Plain and Simple, located at 713 Main Street, is just the place to find a variety of beautifully handcrafted pieces to give any room a lift. Open since 2004 in South Evanston’s Main Street Station Shopping District, Plain and Simple offers ‘simply elegant Amish made furniture’. From dining tables and chairs to distinctive sideboards and hutches, and from entertainment centers and bookshelves, to the popular ‘glider’ chair, Plain and Simple is the North Shore’s connection to the Amish furniture builders of Central Indiana. “The craftsmanship is outstanding,” says Store Manager, Adam Vaughan. “All of our artisans use only solid hardwood – an important feature because, these days, so much of the furniture out there is made with wood veneers.” The Main Street showroom is only the beginning of what Plain and Simple offers. “The furniture on the floor gives you a general idea of what we can do,” says Custom Designer, Josh McCallister. “The majority of what we sell, however, is made-to-order.” The showroom has catalogs filled with a variety of different furniture styles, types of woods, stains and fabrics. “Whatever our customers are looking for – they can have it built to their own specifications and tastes,” McCallister explains. “It all comes down to what suits their needs and decorating style best.” Harriet Conroe of Evanston recently bought furniture for her family room from

Plain and Simple and says that she’s pleased with her investment. “The quality of Plain and Simple’s furniture is impressive,” Conroe says. “It’s well-built, I love the fabric I chose, and it’s very comfortable.” The care and attention to detail that goes into every Plain and Simple piece of furniture is notable. From dresser drawers constructed with solid wood drawer boxes, dovetailed corners and full-extension metal slides (rather than the plywood construction found in many stores) – to dining room tables with geared sliding systems that make it possible for one person to single-handedly manage table leaves – there is integrity in every Plain and Simple piece. “It’s all of these well thought out features that set our Amish-built furniture apart,” McCallister states. Plain and Simple provides excellent personal service – from helping the customer navigate through the various choices of designs, woods and finishes, to picking up each piece

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THEATRE AND INTERPRETATION CENTER at Northwestern University Editorial by Ariana Bacle. Photos by Justin Barbin

Going to the theater is undoubtedly an entertaining activity. But the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University is making it a learning activity as well by focusing this season’s shows on poverty in America. “Nearly 50 million Americans now live in poverty. Money is not the problem. Priority is the problem,” said Northwestern theatre department chair Joseph Appelt. “Who is going to speak for the poor?” Appelt and the rest of the Theatre and Interpretation Center crew are going to try to speak for the poor in their 32nd season, which takes off in October. The season’s first show is the American Music Theatre Project’s production of “The Verona Project,” a musical by award-winning Northwestern faculty member Amanda Dehnert. Inspired by Shakespeare’s comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona, the show follows a group of young musicians and the journeys they take on their way to adulthood, which involve the relatable themes of love and loss. The musical is a combination of theatre and live concert with original folk-rock music. Next up is a comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You.” The show, first performed in the 1930s, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1937 and continues to be a hit with audiences today. Directed by Chicagoan William Brown, the production follows a seemingly mad family and their interactions with another family, one that is possibly normal but certainly unhappy. After November’s comedy, February brings a real-life look at minimum wage survival with “Nickel and Dimed.” Brought to the season by Northwestern MFA directing student Jess McLeod, the production is based on Barbara Ehrenreich’s best-selling book of the same name. Another musical will be playing in the

second half of February. Directed by Peter Sullivan, a Marriott Theatre Artistic Associate, the show is based on 7 ½ Cents, a novel by Richard Bissell. Focusing on economic and labor problems in a pajama factory, the musical first opened on Broadway in 1954, winning a Tony for Best Musical. In 2006, the show was put back on Broadway and won another Tony for the Best Revival of a Musical. From March 1-10, “Occupy Dance 2013” will be showing. Under the artistic direction of Northwestern dance professor Annie Beserra, guest and faculty choreographers will use things like dance theatre and hip hop to illustrate the issue of poverty. “The Exonerated” is the next show, playing from April 9-15. Cat Miller, a Northwestern MFA directing alumna, returns to direct this play about six former death row prisoners whose convictions were reversed. “The Exonerated” was originally a stage play but was also made into a film in 2005 starring such big names as Susan Sarandon and Danny Glover. Later in April is “Waa-Mu 2013,” directed by award-winning Northwestern faculty member David H. Bell. The season will end with “How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes (With 199 People You May or May Not Know),” directed and devised by Northwestern faculty member and Sojourn Theatre founding artistic director Michael Rohd. The production isn’t your typical play, as it involves the audience by asking them how to attack the problem of poverty in America. By the end of the 90 minutes, the audience has to make the choice of how to spend $1,000 from ticket sales. This is an experiment in collective decision-making and is a challenge for everyone to help defeat poverty. While those are all of the mainstage programs for the season, the Theatre and Interpretation

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from Wayside School.” These productions will offer discounted ticket prices for children. All productions this season will be held in venues on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus. Venues include the Josephine Louis Theater at 20 Arts Circle Dr., Ethel M. Barber Theater at 30 Arts Circle Dr., Cahn Auditorium at 600 Emerson Dr., Mussetter-Struble Theater at 1949 Campus Dr., and Hal and Martha Hyer Wallis Theater at 1949 Campus Dr. Tickets and subscriptions can be purchased through the Theatre and Interpretation Center Box Office at (847) 491-7282 or www.tic.northwestern.edu. Single tickets go on sale September 6 and ticket discounts are available for groups of eight or more in some cases. Subscribers to the 2012-2013 season can select a 7-Play Subscription which is a 20 percent savings off singleticket prices or a 5-Play Flex-Pass which is a 10 percent savings off single-ticket prices. Both subscription packages are now on sale.

Center is also working with the National Theatre in London to bring the best of British theatre to Chicago. National Theatre Live offers audiences a chance to see some of these great performances, including “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” based on the international best-selling novel by Mark Hadden. Other broadcasts will be “Frankenstein,” directed by Danny Boyle and featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in alternating roles; “The Last of Haussmans,” a new play by Stephen Beresford; and “Timon of Athens,” featuring Simon Russell Beale. For the younger crowds, the Theatre and Interpretation Center will also be continuing its Imagine U Family Series. This season will feature shows directed by award-winning faculty members, including Henry Godinez’s “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells,” David Catlin’s “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,” and Dan Cantor’s “Sideways Stories

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iordano’s in Evanston keeps the tradition of great food alive in its thriving new location. One of the first Giordano’s to open in the Chicago area, the Evanston shop moved to the corner of Davis and Chicago last September after nearly 30 years in its original space. The new space features an updated dining room and a bigger kitchen which allowed for the addition of pasta dishes and more salads and appetizers to their menu. Enjoy a fresh caprese salad and mostaccioli on their patio, where you can soak up the last rays of summer with some friends and family. Pick up a hot meatball sandwich for lunch or grab a chopped salad and eggplant parmesan for dinner. And for bigger parties and organizations, Giordano’s will gladly accommodate, even offering 15% off all local fundraising events and a 20% discount for Northwestern Univserity students. In mid-September, Giordano’s is changing things up with their re-designed menu, adding new dishes both for greater variety and to promote healthier dining. Prominently featured are their thin, artisan pizzas which offer a lighter and more customizable option for pizza enthusiasts. They will also offer gluten-free pizzas, giving wheat-conscious patrons another entree to enjoy out or to bring home. In addition, many of their fried dishes will be replaced by a wider selection of low-sodium soups and tasty salads. Although a lot is changing, the stuffed pizza that made Giordano’s famous will stay the same. Try their rich stuffed pizza with sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions or customize with spinach, olives, broccoli, and more. Using hand-stretched dough and perfectly-seasoned sauce, the delicious final product of this elaborate process is worth the wait. Whether its a pie for here, a sandwich to go, or an evening with a friend and a glass of wine, guests are sure to enjoy the delicious options Giordano’s in Evanston.

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FOR ONE DAY ONLY, Secret Treasures will offer a line of brand new, affordable jewelry and giftware. 10% of your purchase will be donated to BCP. Also, Lorna Gladstone, founder of BCP will be selling hand-made beaded jewelry made by Village Women of Uganda, with 100% of profits going directly to BCP. BCP works with the Bwindi Watoto school, which was developed by a local, grass roots organization, to provide education, nutrition and hope to orphaned and impoverished children. By purchasing these beads, your donation helps both ends of the cycle: through the sale of the beads to us, the women earn income; in turn, we use 100% of the profit made from the sale to you to help the children of Bwindi. Purchase a necklace and join a chain of women helping women to help children! See you on the 7th of October—12pm to 4pm.

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A unique shop that specializes in antiques and collectibles. Featuring glassware, pottery, porcelain, china, crystal, silver, linens, avintage jewelry and furniture. Shop With Purpose  A Special One-Day Only Shopping Event to beneﬁt Bwindi Community Program Sunday, October 7th, 12pm - 4pm

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