Legacy Center Grand Opening

November 13, 2010

Video article of the grand opening produced by EvanstonNow

Building of the Legacy Center

May, 2009

Video time-laps of the transformation of a double classroom into a gallery and research room completed in 28 days.

Shorefront on Chicago Tonight

August, 2009

Segment on Chicago Tonight by Christian Farr showcasing Shorefront and Founder Dino Robinson

Nikky Finney at Shorefront

February 29, 2012

2011 National Book Award winner poet Nikky Finney read selections from her books "Rice" and "Head Off and Split", spoke on her family history and influences and a moderated Q&A from local poet Parneshia Jones.

Chainsaw Dupont at Shorefront

March 21, 2012

Shorefronts first "Juke Box Lecture Series" kicked off with blues musician Chainsaw Dupont. Chainsaw performed, spoke on blues history and his family history in the south and his migration to Evanston and a moderated Q&A with another local musician Chip Ratliff, organizer of this series

Chris Greene at Shorefront

April 25, 2012

Shorefronts second "Juke Box Lecture Series" featured Jazz musician Chris Greene. Chris performed, spoke on his early influences and experience forming a Jazz group through a moderated Q&A.

North Shore Illinois Chapter of the Links at Shorefront

April 28, 2012

On Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Shorefront Legacy Center in Evanston, Illinois, the North Shore Chapter of the Links, Inc. donated their archives to Shorefront. The North Shore Chapter was chartered in 1972 and has been active since. More than 20 members came to the center with items, photographs, minutes, video and audio tape. In addition, Shorefront filmed an hour long moderated interview with several charter and long-time members of the North Shore Chapter.

Bill “The Buddha” Dickens at Shorefront

May 22, 2012

On May 22 the third installment of the Juke Box Series featured Bass guitarist Bill Dickens, also known as the “Buddha of Bass”. Mr. Dickens, a former Evanston resident, picked up bass at an early age. At the event, Dickens composed a completely new tune for the audience entitled “My Biggest Mistake”.