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🌱 Patch AM: The Seldoms Bring New Full-Length 'All at Once' To Evanston's Studio5 In October
Happening soon: High Holidays In-person and on Zoom on the Evanston Patch calendar

Cheers Evanston! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Cubist-inspired dance world premiere coming to Evanston's Studio5
- New Ryan Field unveils $5 menu and AI-powered concessions
- How Evanston will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11
Also on today's calendar: High Holidays In-person and on Zoom and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The Seldoms Bring New Full-Length 'All at Once' To Evanston's Studio5 In October (patch.com) — Evanston arts lovers can catch the world premiere of The Seldoms' new full-length dance work "All at Once" at Studio5 on Dempster Street this October. The Cubist-inspired piece combines contemporary dance, live percussion, and striking costumes, expanding earlier Picasso-themed work into a full ensemble production. Tickets are tiered, with discounted pricing for students, seniors, and military attendees.
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2. New Ryan Field In Evanston Details Concessions Plan For Opening Season (patch.com) — Fans heading to the new Ryan Field in Evanston this season can expect faster AI-powered checkout, a budget-friendly $5 menu, and a slate of well-known Chicago food brands. Stadium leaders say the goal is to make game-day food more affordable and efficient while still offering indulgent local favorites. Future plans include an Evanston and North Shore lineup to spotlight neighborhood businesses on game days.
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3. Evanston Announces Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony at Firefighters Park (patch.com) — Evanston's fire and police departments are inviting residents to a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at Firefighters Park, at Simpson and Maple, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The program will feature local officials, first responders, and a 9/11 survivor, offering a community-focused remembrance on the attacks' 25th anniversary alongside national observances in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
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4. Main Street Mural gears up for official opening on Sept. 19 (evanstonroundtable.com) — A new community-created Main Street Mural behind Open Studio Project on Main Street is set for its official opening on Sept. 19, and neighbors can already see much of it from the Metra platform. Hundreds of handmade tiles from Evanston residents, plus a bold new design by Chicago muralist Oscar Joyo, honor both the neighborhood's present and the fading student mural that once covered the wall.
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5. Utility work starts for 605 Davis tower (evanstonnow.com) — Utility work has begun at 605 Davis Street for what is slated to become Evanston's tallest residential tower, but the city has not yet issued foundation permits. Officials say developers must submit more documentation, even as Vermilion Development insists the project remains on schedule for an anticipated 2028 move-in.
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📸 Around Evanston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evanston
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★ Featured events ★
- High Holidays In-person and on Zoom →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm - Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm - Midnight Circus In The Parks →
Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St, Evanston
7:00 pm - 31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026 →
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru, 3340 Oakton St, Skokie
9:00 am
Friday September 11
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Pequod's famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. →
3:00 pm - Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. →
6:00 am - 🌭 Free Deacons' Hot Dog Social →
1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston
10:30 am - Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
3:00 pm - Artist Reception: Val Zee →
2126 Central St.
5:30 pm - Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday. →
3:00 pm - Pequod's famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Wednesday. →
3:00 pm - Jamming Jean - Free Concert featuring Soul 2 The Bone Band →
Levy Senior Center | James Park, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202
5:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kit Girls Rule Rivalry Despite Drops —Dennis Mahoney Read on Patch
- Lights out alert!
Tonight is a major night for bird migration in our area! Please turn off all unnecessary lights, overnight and in the early morning, to provide… (Nextdoor Lincolnwood) - My renters moved out a couple months ago and I am looking for a reliable and reasonably priced handyman to do some repairs and hang a couple small fans, hook up a vanity and sink.
I'd really appreciate your suggestions. ( Evanston) Thanks much! (Nextdoor Church & Dodge)
- Evanston Township High School District 202 posted a job opening for Assistant Coach, Football in Evanston. Apply here.
- Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evanston here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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