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3 days ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
Actor George Wendt (George Robert Wendt Jr.) who played Hilary Norman “Norm” Peterson in the television show Cheers, died in his sleep on May 20. He was 76 years old. He was one of only three actors who were in all 275 episodes of the show from 1982 to 1993. (Ted Danson and Rhea Perlman are the other two.) He died 32 years to the day after the final episode of Cheers.
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1 week ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
As It Is In Heaven opened Friday at Northwestern University’s Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. The title comes from a phrase in the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing version of the Lord’s Prayer. They were also known as the Shakers because of their ecstatic dancing. “Mother” Ann Lee founded the Shakers in England around 1770 and came to New England in 1774 to spread the word.
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1 week ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
On May 21, the Evanston Police Department held its annual awards ceremony recognizing achievements from 2024. The gathering on the third floor of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, 909 Davis St., honored exceptional individuals within the department who lead with bravery, leadership and service. Both Mayor Daniel Biss and City Manager Luke Stowe said how much they enjoy and look forward to attending the ceremony each year. Biss said, “I love this event and here’s why.
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1 week ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
Taj is an excellent brand representative for Woofie’s of Evanston-North Shore. He loves people and has a great personality, plus he’s cute, with bright eyes and a captivating smile. I fell for him easily. As soon as I bent down to say hello and let him smell my hand, he immediately started kissing me. This lovable Cavapoo — a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and poodle mix — is the perfect mascot for Roby Geevarghese’s new business, Woofie’s of Evanston-North Shore.
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3 weeks ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
Jon Scheyer played high school basketball nearby for Glenbrook North in Northbrook. As a junior in 2005, he led the Spartans to an IHSA championship and, as a senior, was an All-American. Scheyer still ranks fourth in points scored in Illinois high school history. Playing for Duke University, he was a team captain of the 2010 squad that won the national championship. Today he is the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, one of the most storied programs in NCAA history.
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3 weeks ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
Dean Bushala tells stories with film. He’s an Emmy Award-winning producer, a director and a cinematographer, and his work takes him to challenging environments where he’s filmed people, places and situations all over the world. His current Emmy-nominated documentary short, Khsara, is about medical workers in Gaza as they attempt to provide humanitarian aid within a war zone.
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3 weeks ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
On Friday, May 2, Chute Middle School principal James McHolland (known at school as “Mr. Mac”) received one of Scouting America’s most prestigious honors, the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The event, called the Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards Breakfast, is an annual celebration that honors individuals who positively impact young people’s lives. Community leaders, educators, families and advocates gathered at the breakfast, bound by their shared commitment to empower the next generation.
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1 month ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
A winsome cast with strong singers and expressive actors filled the stage of the Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., on May 2, for opening night of the current Waa-Mu musical, Arch Madness. It’s a delightful, fun and thoughtful show — and it’s especially appealing to fans of musicals. Arch Madness consists of four “mini musicals” that take place on campus, represented on stage by a movable mockup of the Northwestern Arch.
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1 month ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
Orbert Davis and the Orbert Davis Sextet will play a tribute concert on Friday, May 9, at Studio5 focusing on the music of Miles Davis to commemorate what would have been the iconic musician’s 99th birthday on May 26. The concert is sold out but will be live-streamed live for Chicago Jazz Live on WDCB. Orbert Davis is an Emmy-Award-winning trumpeter, composer and teacher. He has composed music for television, theater, film, special outside performances in parks, ensembles and symphonies.
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1 month ago | 
evanstonroundtable.com | WENDI KROMASH
Imagine going through life not being able to read. For millions of adults in the United States, it’s a reality. Joanne Telser-Frère, an Evanston resident and ETHS graduate, created a program that teaches adults how to read. She works at Literacy Chicago as the director of adult literacy and program development. Last month she was recognized by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) with a national award as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year for 2025.
