Join us for our first annual Evanston Day, and for the 2011 festival kick off, on Sunday October 16!
Our fall festival is all about technology: it's 'technology' with knowledge at its center. Our programs are an array of terrific events: more than 80 in all, over 2 days in October and 2 weeks in November. The schedule is full of riches, and we've handpicked some to guide you through the festival offerings, especially if this is your first time visiting us. Tickets are very reasonable at $5-15 for many programs, and we offer free and reduced-price tickets to many programs for students and teachers.
Seven Evanston Day Events
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Science-fiction great William Gibson
talks about both his work and the future of science fiction with Northwestern University's Bill Savage at 12 noon.
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Poet Claudia Rankine
reads from and discusses her latest work, Don't Let Me Be Lonely, which delves into our oversaturated existences, at 1:30 pm.
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Historian Ken Alder
tells the fascinating story of the lie detector at 1:30 pm.
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Web science expert Noshir Contractor
researches what drives and feeds social and knowledge networks. Hear from him at 3:30 pm.
- The invention of the incandescent lightbulb changed Paris forever. Art historian S. Hollis Clayson talks about it at 3:30 pm. This program is sold out. Tickets may become available at the door.
- How does the technology of the microphone change performance? The cast and creative team behind Northwestern University's fall production of Rent tell and show you at 5 pm.
- Performer Jason Graae pays homage to Jerry Herman by singing selections from classic musicals Hello Dolly!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, The Grand Tour, Mack and Mabel, and many more with pianist and collaborator John Boswell in Perfect Hermany at 7 pm.
This list only scratches the surface. We hope that you find many more of our fall events of interest to you! Tickets are available online or by calling our box office at 312-494-9509, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.
