18+ hour, 37+ min ago   (390+ words) Saturday’s opening day of the 2026 Evanston Folk Fest was blessed with mostly sunny weather, but it was a bit warm — the temperature stayed in the mid-to-upper 80s throughout the day. This didn’t seem to sap energy from the performers or the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (83+ words) Evanston RoundTable Day one of the 2026 Evanston Folk Festival, on a sweltering Saturday afternoon and evening, proved to be another success for the festival’s formula. Dawes Park teamed with folk music fans from near and far. The third annual fest…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (362+ words) Known professionally as Tukkiman, Tukki Diao is an internationally recognized singer, songwriter and producer who has called Evanston home since moving from Paris in 2017. Reflecting on the deep bond he feels with Evanston and its residents, Diao said, “I like…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (284+ words) Madigan’s Guitar Works, a guitar repair and lessons shop run by Guitar Works’ former repair head, will take over the space previously occupied by Davis Shoe and Luggage Repair at 1608 Maple Ave. The shoe and luggage repair shop closed earlier…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (527+ words) The city’s lakefront will once again be alive with music this weekend as the Evanston Folk Festival returns to Dawes Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13. Produced by SPACE Presents, the parent company of Evanston SPACE, the festival features…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (186+ words) Fortunately, there’s a lot of fun stuff going on this weekend, so I can have a weekend redo while my child begins refilling his room with stuff for next time. As long as the weather is warm, there are still…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (55+ words) Sept. 13 features traditionalists and innovators Evanston RoundTable The festival grounds at Dawes Park open at 11:30 a.m. Here’s a preview of Sunday’s players, along with the time and place of their performances. Indigo Girls, 7:15–8:30 p.m.: For details on this group, read…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (172+ words) evanstonroundtable.com The Saturday schedule of the 2026 Evanston Folk Festival is stacked with heavyweights. Trampled by Turtles, 7:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m.: For details on this group, read the headliners article published this week. Jordan Patterson, 1:20 p.m.–2 p.m.: Patterson is a 24-year-old singer…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (503+ words) Evanston SPACE and its parent organization, 16 On Center, has once again assembled a stellar roster of artists for the upcoming third annual Evanston Folk Festival at the lakefront on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13. Thirty-five groups will perform on multiple…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) Evanston RoundTable Only minutes before the end of their last shift, staff members at Guitar Works join owner Terry Straker in the store at 709 Main St. They are (from left) Tim Moran, who worked for 16 years; Michele Walsh, 20 years; store…...