EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - Community members are invited to view “Stories in Images & Words,” an art and poetry exhibition on display in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center’s 2nd floor gallery, 927 Noyes St., from Thursday, April 6 through Wednesday, May 24. Featured artists include Susan Gundlach and Lea Basile Lazarus.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Musical entertainment will be provided by Evanston Township High School, featuring the jazz trio of Jonah Karsh on piano, Joey Bonansinga on bass, and Evynne Stitely on drums.

Susan Gundlach’s poetry is a mixed-media assemblage of words, memories, observations, and questions. Her reflections on neighborhood goings-on, seasonal rhythms, personal or fictional moments, or the why’s and what-if’s of existence elegantly unfurl in her poems.

Lea Basile Lazarus’ artwork is inspired by forms in nature, the human form, and man-made architectural shapes. Through contemporary printmaking techniques, she combines shapes, colors, and textures with shadows and other photographic images to create visual moments. Together these elements create a unified and meaningful composition.

Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, please visit cityofevanston.org/noyesgallery or call 847-448-8264.