| Theater, village reach no finale |
1996-03-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 7, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Northlight Theatre,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Northlight Theater newest Center tenant |
1996-05-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 16, 1996, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Northlight Theatre,
Centre East Inc.,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Northlight sweeps Jeff revue category |
2006-11-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 16, 2006, p. B1 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Northlight Theatre,
'Marvelous Party, A: The Noel Coward Celebration',
Joseph Jefferson Awards,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Angela Ingersoll, actress and singer |
2016-09-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 2016, p. 4 |
Performing arts,
Ingersoll, Angela |
| John Lithgow makes Chicago theatre debut |
2013-10-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 31, 2013 , p. 41 |
Performing arts,
'John Lithgow's 'Stories by Heart'',
John',
'Lithgow,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Trenier and brothers broke new musical ground |
2010-04-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 8, 2010 , p. 11 |
Performing arts,
Trenier, Milt |
| Legendary Milt Trenier keeps the music coming |
2010-04-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 8, 2010 , p. 10 |
Performing arts,
Trenier, Milt |
| Making television his business |
2008-05-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 22, 2008, p. B1 |
Performing arts,
'TV and me',
Skokie Theater |
| Freaking out is his business |
2008-05-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 8, 2008, p. B1 |
Performing arts,
Carter, Christopher,
Skokie Theater |
| Exhibition to showcase educational entertainers |
2007-08-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2007, p. 67 |
Performing arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Idiots fan flames of lunacy |
2002-09-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 2002, p. B3 |
O'Connor, Jim,
Performing arts,
Williams, Rob,
Northlight Theatre,
Hunt, Kevin,
'Flaming Idiots, The' |
| Seniors take part in Smith Center show |
2002-06-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 2002, p. 13 |
Performing arts,
Ochstein, Evelyn,
Geller, Mary,
Magnuson, Sherrie,
Aged,
North Shore Dance Center,
Levin, Ida,
Steig, Gilbert,
Albert J. Smith Activities Center,
Brosnan, Elsie,
Brosnan, John |
| Tune in Yiddish radio |
2002-04-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 2002, p. B4 |
Performing arts,
Yiddish Radio All-Star Orchestra,
Radio and radio broadcasting,
Yiddish Radio Project: Live,
Sapoznik, Henry,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Ever the Twain |
2001-09-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 13, 2001, p. B6 |
Performing arts,
Northlight Theatre,
'Adventures Out West',
Concerts,
Post, Jim |
| Center slowly weaning from village subsidy |
2001-08-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 2, 2001, p. 3 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Guberman, Michael,
Northlight Theatre,
Cowen, Phyllis,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Friedman, Richard,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts,
Professional Facilities Management Inc. |
| Betty Buckley opens 22nd season |
2001-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2001, p. B3 |
Original Catskills on Broadway, The,
Performing arts,
Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats,
Capitol Steps, The,
Betty Buckley's Opening Night Celebration,
Flying Karamazov Brothers,
Friedman, Debbie,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Benoit, David |
| Northlight finds lucky number |
2001-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2001, p. D5 |
Performing arts,
Brown, Jason Robert,
Northlight Theatre,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
'Last Five Years, The' |
| 'Moses' debuts locally |
2001-03-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 29, 2001, p. B5 |
Performing arts,
Music,
Walt Whitman & The Soul Children,
'Moses,
Dance,
Powell, Troy,
Robinson, Walter,
FloorLords,
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater |
| Practicing the art of business |
2001-02-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 1, 2001, p. B6 |
Performing arts,
Metropolis Performing Arts Center,
Salzenstein, Alan |
| Spaulding Gray plays himself |
2001-01-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 11, 2001, p. B3 |
Guthrie, Arlo,
Performing arts,
'Morning, Noon and Night',
Capitol Steps, The,
Concerts,
Gray, Spaulding |
| Upstarts Down Under |
2000-10-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 12, 2000, p. B4 |
Performing arts,
Cox, Kerrianne,
Thomas, Lynn,
Upstart Ausiies,
McLeod, Pauline,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center turns a profit |
2000-05-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 4, 2000, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Budget and expenditures,
Guberman, Michael,
Northlight Theatre,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Wright moves : 'Geometry of Miracles' looks at surreal side of architect |
2000-04-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 20, 2000, p. B3 |
'Geometry of Miracles',
Performing arts,
Plays,
Performing Arts Chicago (PAC),
Wright, Frank Lloyd,
Lepage, Robert,
Brassard, Marie,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center contract extended |
2000-04-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 6, 2000, p. 4 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Professional Facilities Management Inc.,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Jugglers toss music into their comedy act |
2000-03-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 30, 2000, p. B5 |
Performing arts,
Circus arts,
Flying Karamazov Brothers,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
'Sharps, Flats and Accidentals' |
| West students reveal emotions, humor at first poetry 'slam |
2000-01-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 20, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Niles West High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities,
Authors |
| Skokie/Lincolnwood arts thrive |
1999-12-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 1999, p. B3 |
Lincolnwood,
Performing arts,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Devonshire Playhouse,
Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra,
Skokie,
Skokie Art Guild,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts,
Art,
Ballet Russe School |
| Smith, Litwin, Radmacher had hands in shaping Skokie |
1999-12-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 1999, p. 5 |
Performing arts,
Skokie - History,
Skokie Public Library,
Smith, Albert J.,
Radmacher, Mary,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Government - Skokie |
| Young performers 'Reach for the Sky |
1999-08-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 12, 1999, p. B3 |
Akin, Anne-Marie,
Performing arts,
Hamada, George,
Reach for the Sky,
Chicago Youth Festival,
Children,
Soka Gakkai International |
| New festival showcases Asian-American performances |
1999-07-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 29, 1999, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
H.T. Chen and Dancers,
New World,
New Art: The Asian Artist In America,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits,
Multiculturalism |
| Fundraising falls short for arts center |
1999-05-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 13, 1999, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Northlight Theatre,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Fritzshall, Robert,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Northlight goes 'BoOom' : TeenStreet troupe comes to performing arts center |
1998-11-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 1998, p. B3 |
Performing arts,
Plays,
Northlight Theatre,
TeenStreet Theater,
'BoOom' |
| Success crowns Ars Viva party |
1998-10-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 29, 1998, p. D11 |
Performing arts,
Ars Viva!,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Curtain up : New artistic director steers theater troupe |
1998-09-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 10, 1998, p. B4 |
Performing arts,
Northlight Theatre,
Jones, B.J. |
| 25 years of Theatre 219 : Community theater group celebrates its silver anniversary |
1998-07-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 23, 1998, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Johnson, Robert,
Lampert, Marla,
Performing arts,
Stone, Gail,
Theatre 219,
Hello Dolly,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Winkler, Frank |
| Centre cuts acts, gets loan |
1998-05-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 7, 1998, p. 3 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| A new year for Chicago Asians in the arts |
1998-01-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 29, 1998, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Tom, Nancy,
Performing arts,
Chicago Cultural Center,
Center for Asian Arts and Media,
Columbia College |
| Roping in an amazing show |
1998-01-15 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 15, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Fisher, David,
Kharina, Valerie,
Kozak, Ray,
'Rope: A New Twist',
Nestler, Peter,
Dance,
Pierce, Marissa,
Crunningham, Trent,
Birdsall, Frank |
| And that's the way it was : A look back at the year's events in Skokie |
1998-01-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 1, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Schools,
Crime and criminals,
Business,
Government - Skokie |
| She runs the show : Higgins takes helm at Skokie's performing arts center |
1997-12-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 1997, p. B3 |
Performing arts,
Employees,
Higgins, Ruth,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| New manager takes center stage at NSCPA |
1997-11-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 20, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Employees,
Professional Facilities Management Inc.,
Higgins, Ruth,
Wahamaki, Kirk,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Send in the crowds : One year after its regaled opening, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts looks to secure a sizable audience |
1997-10-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 16, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Professional Facilities Management Inc.,
Barber, Michael,
Wahamaki, Kirk,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Theater company finds a new home in Skokie |
1997-03-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 13, 1997, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Vandenbroucke, Russell,
Northlight Theatre,
Friedman, Richard,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Northlight sets opening |
1997-03-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 1997, p. 4 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Northlight Theatre,
Fundraising and fundraisers |
| Centre East gets loan : Strings attached |
1997-02-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 6, 1997, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Economic Development Fund,
North Shore Center Authority Board,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Agent may file suit over triple bill at Centre East |
1997-01-09 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 9, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Drifters, The,
Platters, The,
Capital International Productions,
Coasters, The,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center opens at last |
1997-01-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 2, 1997, p. 5 |
Wisdom Bridge Theatre,
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Northlight Theatre,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts,
Rice Foundation |
| And that's the way it was : A look back at the year's events in Skokie |
1996-12-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 26, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Kick-off toasts gala's success |
1996-11-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 7, 1996, p. D8 |
Performing arts,
Maggiano's,
Prokos, John,
Gorell, Jacqueline,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| North Shore Center opens |
1996-10-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 31, 1996, p. B5 |
Performing arts,
Professional Facilities Management Inc.,
Northlight Theatre,
Centre East Inc.,
Friedman, Richard,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Wahamaki, Kirk,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Unfinished arts center opens doors Wednesday |
1996-10-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 31, 1996, p. 6 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Professional Facilities Management Inc.,
North Shore Hilton,
Northlight Theatre,
Centre East Inc.,
Gorell, Jacqueline,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Cornering the market on culture : Devonshire center will be unveiled this Sunday |
1996-08-15 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 15, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| North Shore Center update |
1996-08-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 1, 1996, p. B3 |
Performing arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center wins $1 million grant |
1996-06-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 1996, p. 9 |
Performing arts,
Grants,
Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Grant gives boost to North Shore Centre |
1996-06-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 20, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Performing arts,
Grants,
Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Private firm considered to manage arts center |
1996-06-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 6, 1996, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Professional Facilities Management Inc.,
Employees,
Rigoni, Al,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Hansen exits Skokie for post in Kansas |
1996-05-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 16, 1996, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Employees,
Hansen, Harold,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Harold Hansen takes final bow as NS Centre coordinator |
1996-04-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 11, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Performing arts,
Employees,
Hansen, Harold,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Center may open without a troupe |
1996-02-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 29, 1996, p. 11 |
Wisdom Bridge Theatre,
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Northlight Theatre,
Centre East Authority,
Centre East Inc.,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Plot thickens for new arts center : Northlight on way to North Shore? |
1996-01-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 11, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Wisdom Bridge Theatre,
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Novello, William,
Northlight Theatre,
Ortmann, Jeff,
Hansen, Harold,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| New arts center is on schedule |
1995-12-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 7, 1995, p. 17 |
Performing arts,
North Shore Hilton,
Equity Asset Management,
Centre East Authority,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Hansen, Harold,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts,
Wisdom Bridge Theatre |
| Fall preview : A look ahead to what is happening this fall |
1995-09-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 21, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board - Elections,
Oakton Community College - Buildings,
Sports |
| NJT curtain may still rise : Deal with JCC keeps group at Mayer Kaplan facility |
1995-08-10 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 10, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Haimes, Dr. Harlan,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center,
National Jewish Theater (NJT),
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC),
Sloan, Joyce |
| Storyteller's words, music |
1995-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 1995, p. B5 |
Performing arts,
Music,
Barnes & Noble,
Bodkin, Odds |
| Skokie comedian charts ups, downs in 'Fall |
1995-06-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 1, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 10 |
Performing arts,
Fall From Precious, The,
Malin, Rena |
| King of Comedy : Alan King rings down curtain on Centre East season |
1995-05-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 25, 1995, p. B4 |
Performing arts,
King, Alan,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| National Jewish Theater to close |
1995-03-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 30, 1995, p. B5 |
Witkovsky, Jerry,
Performing arts,
Padveen, Susan,
Ginsberg, Jeff,
National Jewish Theater (NJT),
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC) |
| Centre East seeking to reopen pact |
1995-03-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 16, 1995, p. 5 |
Wisdom Bridge Theatre,
Performing arts,
Gilson, Paul,
Centre East Inc.,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East faces costly decisions |
1995-03-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 2, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Litwin, Sandy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| More village funding for arts center |
1994-11-24 |
The village will add to its subsidy of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 24, 1994, p. 3 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center cost climbs; funds upped |
1994-11-24 |
The village will add to its subsidy of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 24, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center underway |
1994-10-13 |
Construction of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is underway. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 13, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Centre's lease extended |
1994-08-04 |
Centre East will remain at Oakton Community College until 1996 when the new Centre East building will be finished. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 4, 1994, p. 3 |
Oakton Community College,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East negotiates fresh lease |
1994-07-28 |
Centre East received a lease extension from Oakton Community College. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 28, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Oakton Community College,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre lease delayed over operating fee |
1994-07-21 |
Agreement has not been reached over the extension of the Centre East lease at Oakton Community College. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 21, 1994, p. 5 |
Oakton Community College,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East may stay at Oakton until 1996 |
1994-07-07 |
Centre East may remain at Oakton Community College until April 1996. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 1994, p. 3 |
Oakton Community College,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| New arts center budget wins OK |
1994-05-12 |
Skokie trustees approved the 1995 budget request from the Centre East Authority board |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 12, 1994, p. 7 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Centre East Authority |
| Arts center gets funds from board |
1994-05-12 |
Skokie trustees approved the 1995 budget request from the Centre East Authority board |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 12, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Centre East Authority |
| Centre East may go dark in 1995 |
1994-04-14 |
Due to construction, Centre East may face a 10 month gap in programming. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 14, 1994, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre confident on partner's finances |
1994-01-13 |
Despite financial problems, Wisdom Bridge Theater will still be Centre East's resident company. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 13, 1994, p. 7 |
Wisdom Bridge Theatre,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| New Centre drawings get authority's nod |
1993-09-16 |
The Centre East Authority Board has approved schematic designs for a new theater. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 16, 1993, p. 11 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Drawings begin on Centre East project |
1993-08-19 |
The Centre East Authority has been revising architectural drawings of the new Centre East. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 19, 1993, p. 9 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre site foes appeal to Oakton |
1993-08-19 |
A citizens group has asked the Oakton Community College Board to get involved in plans to relocate Centre East. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 19, 1993, p. 9 |
Oakton Community College,
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Litwin hit with gag order |
1993-07-15 |
Centre East executive director Dorothy Litwin was ordered to be silent after some negative comments about property purchased for the new Centre East site. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 15, 1993, p. 3 - this citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is not available from the Skokie Public Library |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East to buy Hilton Hotel site |
1993-07-15 |
Centre East has agreed to purchase property just south of the North Shore Hilton. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 15, 1993, p. 3 - this citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is not available from the Skokie Public Library |
Performing arts,
Real estate,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East OKs site near Hilton |
1993-07-15 |
Centre East executive director Dorothy Litwin was ordered to be silent after some negative comments about property purchased for the new Centre East site. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 15, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Litwin, Dorothy |
| Centre East OKs site near Hilton |
1993-07-15 |
Centre East has agreed to purchase property just south of the North Shore Hilton. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 15, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Real estate,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East site purchase at hand |
1993-07-01 |
Those who oppose the planned Centre East site voiced their concerns at a recent Village Board meeting. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 1993, p. 3 - this citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is not available from the Skokie Public Library |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East wins $50,000 grant |
1993-02-18 |
Centre East won a $50,000 grant from the Chicago Community Trust for the second year in a row. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 1993, p. 8 |
Performing arts,
Grants,
Chicago Community Trust,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East names designer for project |
1992-11-26 |
Graham Gund Architects has been named the designer of the new Centre East. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 26, 1992, p. 8 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Graham Gund Architects,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Arts center architects aim to create 'presence |
1992-11-26 |
Graham Gund Architects has been named the designer of the new Centre East. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 26, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Graham Gund Architects,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East, Skokie avert split |
1992-06-04 |
The village board approved the latest construction proposal for the new Centre East. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 4, 1992, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East plan gets tentative OK |
1992-06-04 |
The village board approved the latest construction proposal for the new Centre East. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 4, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East project rises from the ashes |
1992-05-28 |
A new proposal has restarted plans for a new Centre East. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 28, 1992, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Rescue to help the show go on at Centre East |
1992-05-28 |
A new proposal has restarted plans for a new Centre East |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 28, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Insiders differ on Centre East funds future |
1992-05-14 |
Centre East's future is uncertain. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 1992, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre still breathing |
1992-04-30 |
Even though the future of Centre East is in question, the 1993-94 season will go on as planned. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 30, 1992, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East trying to avoid final curtain |
1992-04-30 |
Even though the future of Centre East is in question, the 1993-94 season will go on as planned. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 30, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East project may die by summer |
1992-04-23 |
The Centre East expansion may not continue due to lack of funding. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 23, 1992, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Curtain may fall on Centre East plans |
1992-04-23 |
The Centre East expansion may not continue due to lack of funding. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 23, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East deal near? |
1992-03-26 |
Two sites are being considered for the new Centre East. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 26, 1992, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Budgeting for development |
1992-02-27 |
A good portion of available economic development funds will be devoted to the construction of Centre East and the continued renovation of the downtown area. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 27, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Community development |
| Area turns spotlight on Centre funds |
1992-02-20 |
Village residents question the advisability of spending millions on a new Centre East in the midst of a recession. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 20, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| More money asked for new Centre East |
1991-12-19 |
The new Centre East will need at least another $5 million to complete the project. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 19, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Funds fall far short for new Centre East |
1991-11-28 |
A consultant's report has confirmed that present funding for the new Centre East will fall far short of what is needed. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1991, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Plan for new Centre East is downsized |
1991-09-26 |
According to a new downscaled plan, the new Centre East theatre will seat between 1200 and 1500 people. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 26, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| New Centre East center : Less building for bucks |
1991-08-08 |
Plans for the new Centre East Civic Center will have to be scaled back due to financial concerns. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 8, 1991, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Centre East Civic Center,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Village increases art center funds |
1991-05-30 |
The Village of Skokie will contribute up to $4.65 million toward a new Centre East for the Performing Arts. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 30, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Residents object to Centre East site |
1991-05-02 |
Nearby residents object to the location near Old Orchard Shopping Center designated for a new Skokie Centre East. Their concerns include the potential for traffic congestion in the area. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 2, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Planning starts on new centre |
1990-12-20 |
Members of the Centre East board and the Centre East Authority met to discuss how to start and maintain a new complex for the theatrical organization. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 20, 1990, p. 5 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East project coordinator named |
1990-12-06 |
Skokie village officials appointed Harold C. Hansen as project coordinator to oversee the construction of a new Skokie/Centre East building. Hansen managed the Peoria Civic Center for nine years. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 6, 1990, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Municipal employees,
Hansen, Harold |
| Briefs : Centre East |
1990-07-19 |
In order to reflect the assistance provided to Centre East by the Village of Skokie the new name for the center will be Skokie/Centre East. Centre East's eleventh season opens September 16. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 19, 1990, p. D9 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East to get $10 million for new home |
1990-07-05 |
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs awarded a $10.2 million state grant to build a new theater complex near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 5, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community |
| Centre East grant award expected |
1990-06-28 |
A $10.2 million state construction grant to Centre East for the Performing Arts in Skokie is expected to be announced next week. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 28, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East awaits big money |
1990-06-14 |
Centre East received a $500,000 grant from the state's Build Illinois project. Executive director Dorothy Litwin is also still interested in finding out whether Centre East will receive a $10.2 million grant to build a new complex on Skokie Boulevard. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 1990, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Construction,
Grants,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East hearing scheduled |
1990-03-08 |
The State Department of Commerce and Community Affairs will conduct a public hearing on its proposed $10.2 million construction grant to Centre East for the Performing Arts. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 8, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Performing arts,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs,
Construction,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Officials downplay traffic woes by mall |
1990-03-01 |
Spokesmen for the village and local businesses say that traffic tie-ups at the Skokie Boulevard-Golf Road intersection are not likely, even if Centre East and an expanded Old Orchard Shopping Center are located near the intersection. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 1990, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Skokie Boulevard,
Traffic,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Business - Shopping centers,
Golf Road |
| Is there a down side to Centre East move? |
1990-02-22 |
There are some negative aspects of Centre East's proposed move to a site near Old Orchard Center. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 22, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Construction,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Village to pay for new Centre East site |
1990-02-08 |
On February 5 the village board unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the village to spend up to $3 million to buy a 1.8 acre site for Centre East. The site is just south of the Hilton North Shore in Skokie (9599 N. Skokie Boulevard). |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 8, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East looking for new location |
1990-02-01 |
Centre East for the Performing Arts, which is expecting $10.2 million in state construction grants, is seeking a new site in the village. The Centre East authority board is requesting help from the village in finding a new location. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 1, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East may have to move to get grant |
1989-09-21 |
State authorities informed Dorothy Litwin, Executive Director of Centre East, that the Centre will need outright title to its space in the former Niles East High School in order to get the $10.2 million it needs for renovation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 21, 1989, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Renovation and repair,
Grants,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Niles East High School |
| Local arts groups get $178,000 in grants |
1989-08-31 |
The Illinois Arts Council has awarded close to $30,000 to Skokie arts groups and area schools, including $23,490 to Centre East for general operating support in 1989-90 year. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1989, p. 4 |
Performing arts,
Illinois Arts Council,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East funds on hold until OCC clarifies intentions |
1989-08-31 |
Centre East has $10.2 million in state bond money but can not claim it unless Centre East gets a title or a lease from Oakton Community College. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1989, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Oakton Community College - Buildings,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| No Title |
1989-08-26 |
In an attempt to help Centre East win a $10.2 million renovation grant Oakton Community College officials met to discuss the performing art center's future at the college's Skokie campus. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, August 26, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Oakton Community College,
Performing arts,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East funding approved |
1989-08-24 |
Governor James Thompson has signed legislation which will provide $10.2 million to upgrade Centre East for the Performing Arts. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 24, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Laws and regulations |
| No Title |
1989-06-24 |
Dorothy Litwin helped found Centre East ten years ago and is now the Executive Director. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, June 24, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East makes first-time money plea |
1989-04-13 |
For the first time in its nine-year history Centre East is asking more than 250 local businesses for money to help balance the theater organization's budget. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 13, 1989, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Theaters,
Budget and expenditures,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Library: Pero Puppets perform |
1988-08-18 |
Dragon Slew" will be performed by the Pero Puppets August 22 at Skokie Public Library. The show is part of the final celebration of "Devour a Book", this summer's youth reading program. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 18, 1988, p. 83 |
Performing arts,
Pero Puppets,
Dragon Slew,
Devour A Book,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits |
| Library plans a celebration |
1988-04-14 |
During National Library week April 17-23, SPL will celebrate 100 years of Skokie history. 'Acting UP!', a senior performance group, will highlight Skokie historical events. Cole Taylor Bank is sponsoring a reception after the performance. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 14, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 9 |
Performing arts,
Skokie - History,
Cole Taylor Bank,
Acting Up!,
Aged,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits,
National Library Week |
| Skokie native is flying high with Karamozovs |
1987-03-12 |
Bridget Jennings has been managing the "Flying Karamozov Brothers" troupe for two years and will be with them at Centre East on March 19 for a staging of "Juggle and Hyde. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 12, 1987, p. D1 |
Jennings, Bridget,
Performing arts,
Flying Karamazov Brothers |
| News digest |
1987-03-05 |
Centre East will receive a $19,500 grant from the Illinois Arts Council. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 1987, p. 4 |
Performing arts,
Illinois Arts Council,
Grants,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East, sewer project gain $1/2 million |
1986-07-10 |
Skokie was the recipient of two $500,000 grants from the Build Illinois program. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 10, 1986, p. 3 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Performing arts,
Build Illinois Program,
Grants,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Russian Act spurs protest for Soviet Jews |
1986-06-26 |
Approximately 50 people turned out to protest the treatment of Soviet Jews during a performance by Russian entertainers. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 26, 1986, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Funding cut is news to Centre East directors |
1986-01-02 |
Centre East director Dorothy Litwin did not receive notification from the State of Illinois that the Centre's appropriation of $500,000 would be cut from the Build Illinois program |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 2, 1986, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Build Illinois Program,
Government - Illinois,
Grants,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Hunter joins JCC's performing arts staff |
1985-12-19 |
Diana Hunter, Skokie Public Library Board President, has joined the Bernard Horwich-Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center as subscription and group sales manager for Open Stage Theatre. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1985, p. 12 |
Performing arts,
Open Stage Theatre,
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center,
Hunter, Diana,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center,
Organizations and societies |
| Centre East funding easily spent: Director |
1985-07-18 |
Centre East has received a $500,000 "Build Illinois" grant from the state. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 18, 1985, p. 8 |
Performing arts,
Centre East Authority,
Construction,
Grants,
Litwin, Dorothy |
| Funding $$ need not communicated: Greiman |
1985-07-18 |
A lack of communication between Rep. Alan Greiman (D-1st) and the Skokie Village staff may be the reason that "Build Illinois" grant money has been awarded to Centre East and not to the $32.5 million village flood control project. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 18, 1985, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Performing arts,
Greiman, Alan,
Centre East Authority,
Grants |
| Centre East needs money to prepare money request |
1985-04-11 |
An application to make the Centre East Authority eligible for state funding may cost as much as $48,000 to complete. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 11, 1985, p. 6 |
Performing arts,
Budget and expenditures,
Centre East Authority,
Litwin, Dorothy |
| Appointments line up for Centre East |
1984-11-25 |
Local governments have made their appointments to the administrative board of the newly created Centre East Authority. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 25, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Performing arts,
Centre East Authority |
| Centre East board named |
1984-11-08 |
Local governments have made their appointments to the administrative board of the newly created Centre East Authority. The Skokie Village Board appointed Dorothy Litwin, Robert Lettas and Walter Adreani. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 8, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
Performing arts,
Lettas, Robert,
Centre East Authority,
Adreani, Walter,
Litwin, Dorothy |
| Centre Eat bill signed |
1984-09-20 |
A bill signed by Governor James Thompson will allow the creation of the Centre East Authority of Niles Township. Centre East will then be eligible for state matching funds. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 20, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Centre East Authority,
Laws and regulations |
| Centre East gets funding |
1984-07-12 |
State Representative Alan Greiman (D-1st) has announced that House Bill 2732 has passed. This bill creates the Centre East Authority and will make Centre East eligible for grant money. |
The News, Thursday, July 12, 1984, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Centre East Authority,
Laws and regulations |
| Centre East may get state funds |
1984-03-01 |
A bill has been introduced that would make Centre East an authority serving all Niles Township communities. It would then be eligible for state funds. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 1, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Greiman, Alan,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Laws and regulations |
| Cable grant |
1984-01-26 |
Group W. Cable made a $25,000 payment to Centre East for the purpose of developing performing arts to be cablecast on the system. |
The News, Thursday, January 26, 1984, p. 6 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Centre East announces 82-83 season shows |
1982-09-23 |
Centre East has announced its third season program. Programs are presented by Centre East and the Skokie Fine Arts Commission. |
The News, Thursday, September 23, 1982, p. 8 |
Performing arts,
Skokie Fine Arts Commission,
Centre East for the Performing Arts |
| Centre East to take center stage |
1981-09-13 |
Centre East is presenting a number of programs this season. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, September 13, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Centre East Inc. |
| Skokie trustees give Centre East big bucks |
1981-06-18 |
Centre East, Orchard Village and the Orchard Mental Health Center of Niles Township received over $88,000 in funds from the Skokie Board of Trustees. |
The News, Thursday, June 18, 1981, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Orchard Village,
Centre East Inc.,
Orchard Mental Health Center,
Social agencies |
