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SUMMARY:Shabbona Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/shabbona-farmers-market-2/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Purdy Park\, 205 E Navaho Ave\, Shabbona\, IL\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Markets,Free Event
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Downtown Sycamore for the inaugural Chalk Walk\, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community! Artists aged 12 and up are invited to register for $25 through Eventbrite\, securing their spot with a sidewalk square and chalk to create their masterpieces. \n\n\n\nEvent highlights include an art competition\, viewer participation\, food trucks\, vendors\, and a children section. \n\n\n\nBring your family and friends for a day filled with artistic expression\, delicious treats\, and community fun. Don’t miss this exciting new tradition in downtown Sycamore!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/1st-annual-downtown-sycamore-chalk-walk/
LOCATION:DeKalb County Courthouse\, 133 W State St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Ballet Folklórico Aztlán
DESCRIPTION:NIU’s Ballet Folklórico Aztlán is a vibrant and newly founded group of passionate dancers dedicated to the rich and colorful art of Mexican folk dance\, known as “Folklórico.” \nFolklórico is not merely a dance form; it’s a captivating expression of Mexico’s diverse cultures\, traditions\, and history. Every twirl\, step\, and costume reflect the beauty and stories of the regions they represent. Ballet Folklórico Aztlán brings these narratives to life through the art of dance. \nThis group is dedicated to delivering high-quality and professional folkloric entertainment to the NIU community and aims to educate students and other audience members about the history of Mexico. \nThis performance is for all ages. No registration is required. This performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. \nFor more information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/ballet-folklorico-aztlan/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:8 Countries in 1 Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Prepare for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe! \nMinigolf with Nessie in Scotland\, sample Pancit Bihon (vegetarian rice boodles) in the Philippines\, join the ‘Summer Festival’ games in Japan\, and much more. Other countries included will be Madagascar\, Jordan\, Mexico\, Brazil\, and France. Each country will have crafts\, activities\, and food. \nStop by the welcome table to get your “luggage” and passport before your adventure begins. Visit every country\, get your passport stamped\, and enter for a chance to win one of many prizes. Bring canned food items to get additional raffle tickets. \nThe library welcomes back the Northern Illinois University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Latino Resource Center as partners. \nOff the Leash Coffee Company will provide samples of coffees and chocolates from around the world at their kiosk in the lower level. \nGather in the main lobby for big performances throughout the day! \n\n11:00 a.m.: Folklorico Dancers\n12:00 p.m.: Heather and Thistle Highland Dancers and Bagpiper\n1:00 p.m.: Harambe Drummers\n\nA big thanks goes out to our many sponsors who make this event possible: Friends of the DeKalb Public Library\, DeKalb Kiwanis Club\, Pizza Villa\, Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union\, DeKalb Confectionary\, Lin & Ming’s China House\, Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine\, Fox Valley Community Services\, Vinny’s Pizza\, DeKalb County History Center\, Shaw Media\, WNIJ\, The Suter Company\, Off the Leash Coffee Company\, Ellwood House Museum\, Arts in Action\, and Beyond Good. \nArts in Action is a collaborative project between the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum to take a closer look at DeKalb County’s unheard voices.  A new “Arts in Action” exhibit is on display through December 2024. Nine artists shared fifteen pieces that reflect the Arts in Action themes of fear\, exclusion\, community\, and hope connected to the local Latino community. Artists were requested to share works related to boxcar communities\, migrant workers (in canning factories or on farms)\, and food traditions. \nNo registration is required to attend this free event. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/8-countries-in-1-day/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Highland Dance with the Thistle & Heather Dance Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:We welcome the Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland for a traditional Scottish dance performance in our Main Lobby\, accompanied by bagpiper Scott McCawley. \nThe Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland\, founded in 1981\, perform the colorful\, expressive and physically demanding traditional Scottish Highland and National Dances. \nThis performance is for all ages. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. \nFor more information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/highland-dance-with-the-thistle-heather-dance-ensemble/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Global Rhythms with the Harambee Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Dance along to the rhythms of the Harambee Percussion Ensemble! \nHarambee was founded by Dr. Sherry Jones in the early 2000s at Littlejohn Elementary as an after-school enrichment program. Co-directed by Sharon McKee\, it soon expanded to include its middle school alumni\, who became the group’s first student leaders. Harambee moved to Cortland Elementary in 2011\, expanding still further as students returned to continue playing as high-schoolers\, and members began combining efforts with the younger musicians. Harambee settled in its current location at the Federated Church of Sycamore in 2015. \nThis performance is part of 8 Countries in 1 Day\, the library’s biggest event of the year. It will take place in the main lobby and is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. \nFor more information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/global-rhythms-with-the-harambee-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:NIU Art Museum: "Face and Persona" Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Observational and conceptual approaches to drawing a representative and an expressive self-portrait led by NIU foundations/drawing instructor Cynthia Hellyer-Heinz. $10 covers materials. \nFor ages 17 and above. Open to all skill levels. Limited to 12 participants. Preregistration deadline: Tuesday\, Sept. 10. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register and pay $10 materials fee. \nLocation: Jack Arends Hall (Art Building)\, room 212.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-art-museum-face-and-persona-drawing-workshop/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Art Museum":MAILTO:artmuseum@niu.edu
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SUMMARY:MVP Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join MVP Sports Bar as they take over S. California Street in Sycamore! Live music by the Party Doctors\, drink specials\, face painting for kids\, and more!  \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mvp-block-party/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Windy City Pro Wrestling Stacked!
DESCRIPTION:WCPW® is in utter chaos after the events at WCPW® Windy City Wrestling™! The WCPW® Title is VACANT & there are now FIVE #1 contenders to the Championship! \n\n\n\n“Mr. Windy City” Damian Air Fenrir“Big Trouble” Ben Bishop“The Wildcard From The West Coast” Nate Bock“The Silver Snake” Richard Adonis“The Human Locomotive” Traxx \n\n\n\nIt’s been decided that the #1 contenders will start The Badder Ladder Royal™! in the Stacked Ring™ while the other 25 contestants will start in the lower ring. The five #1 contenders have literally been placed closer to the Championship than the rest of the participants! \n\n\n\nThe Badder Ladder Royale™ main event will be a 30 man battle royal & there are 2 ways to win. \n\n\n\n1) Be the last person in the ring after all others have been thrown over the top rope with both feet touching the floor! \n\n\n\n2) Climb to the top ring\, climb the ladder 1st\, and pull down the vacant WCPW® Championship Belt! \n\n\n\nThis show will be unlike any other you’ve seen or attended in a generation! Nobody else will bring you a show like this one! Make sure to get your tickets as soon as possible because these will go fast.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/windy-city-pro-wrestling-stacked/
LOCATION:Sycamore Recreation Center\, 480 Airport Road\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T220000
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CREATED:20240625T165948Z
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SUMMARY:Eclipse at Warehouse on Park
DESCRIPTION:Eclipse\, a Pink Floyd tribute band\, will be performing at Warehouse on Park on September 14th from 7:00pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/eclipse-at-warehouse-on-park/
LOCATION:Warehouse on Park\, 662 Park Ave\, Genoa\, IL\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T025149
CREATED:20240625T165450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T165451Z
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SUMMARY:Whose Live Anyway?
DESCRIPTION:Whose Live Anyway? is coming to the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday\, September 14th at 7:30 PM! Cast members Ryan Stiles\, Greg Proops\, Jeff B. Davis\, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent right before your eyes!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/whose-live-anyway/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
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