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The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
In this delightfully zany production, you will see: ~a parade of feisty little old ladies! ~a grown man having a complete nervous breakdown! ~a flock of pigeons! (No, really!) All this and so much more! Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to see an incredibly talented group of performers in this knee-slapper […]
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
Artist Talk - "The Wandering Mind" by Michael Barnes, Professor of Art, NIU School of Art and Design NIU Professor of Art Michael Barnes, head of the printmaking program in the NIU School of Art and Design presents "The Wandering Mind."
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Pros at the Pick With Jen Thum (Harvard Art Museums)
Pros at the Pick With Jen Thum (Harvard Art Museums)
Join the Pick Museum of Anthropology on Zoom for Pros at the Pick! We will be chatting with Jen Thum from the Harvard Art Museums. If you are interested in museum careers or ever wondered what it is like to work in cultural institutions, Pros at the Pick is a space to make connections and […]
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An Evening with Jenny Lawson
An Evening with Jenny Lawson
Join DeKalb Public Library for a virtual evening with award-winning humorist Jenny Lawson as she discusses her most recent bestseller, “Broken (in the best possible way)” and her brilliantly funny body of work. Jenny is an American journalist, author, and blogger known for her great candor in sharing her struggle with mental illness. “The Bloggess” […]
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Raleigh Tucker Band LIVE!
Raleigh Tucker Band LIVE!
Join PJ's as they welcome the Raleigh Tucker Band for a night of amazing music!
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
In this delightfully zany production, you will see: ~a parade of feisty little old ladies! ~a grown man having a complete nervous breakdown! ~a flock of pigeons! (No, really!) All this and so much more! Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to see an incredibly talented group of performers in this knee-slapper […]
2 events,
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
In this delightfully zany production, you will see: ~a parade of feisty little old ladies! ~a grown man having a complete nervous breakdown! ~a flock of pigeons! (No, really!) All this and so much more! Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to see an incredibly talented group of performers in this knee-slapper […]
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After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband
After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband
They’re back! Join DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby for an after-hours concert performed by the Northern Illinois University’s renowned Steelband. The concert will be an eclectic program of musical styles highlighting the versatility and profundity the steelpan. The NIU Steelband is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility and profundity of the steelpan, the national […]
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
In this delightfully zany production, you will see: ~a parade of feisty little old ladies! ~a grown man having a complete nervous breakdown! ~a flock of pigeons! (No, really!) All this and so much more! Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to see an incredibly talented group of performers in this knee-slapper […]
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The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
The Producers! a musical by Mel Brooks’s
In this delightfully zany production, you will see: ~a parade of feisty little old ladies! ~a grown man having a complete nervous breakdown! ~a flock of pigeons! (No, really!) All this and so much more! Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to see an incredibly talented group of performers in this knee-slapper […]
The Oh Yeahs
The Oh Yeahs
‘The Oh Yeahs,’ is an acoustic group featuring three of Chicago’s top vocalists and multi-instrumentalists: Leslie Beukelman, Allison Orobia, and Sarah Marie Young. Each of these women has a diverse musical background, but they all have one thing in common: they love to make music and sing together, and it shows. ‘The Oh Yeahs’ sing […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
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Coding for Adults: HTML
Coding for Adults: HTML
Calling all moms, dads, entrepreneurs, college students, or any adult interested in coding! For this program we will be exploring HTML, the foundation of all web pages. Students will learn HTML terminology, how to create tags, headings, images, videos, links, and more. This program is designed for patrons with no coding experience who want to […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
3 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Exploring Jacob Haish
Exploring Jacob Haish
DeKalb, Illinois is famous for barbed wire - but how much do you know about the people who invented it? Jessi Haish Larue, a Haish family descendant, will present and discuss “new” artifacts and research related to this lesser-known barbed wire entrepreneur. LaRue has been researching in the Joiner History Room since fall 2021 in […]
Coding for Adults: CSS
Coding for Adults: CSS
Calling all moms, dads, entrepreneurs, college students, or any adult interested in coding! For this program we will be exploring CSS, a coding language meant for the presentation of a web page’s content and is a continuation of Coding for Adults: HTML taking place on April 6th. CSS is used to modify any HTML tag, […]
3 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Wax Poetic: Poetry Reading & Open Mic Night by Candlelight at Common Grounds Coffee
Wax Poetic: Poetry Reading & Open Mic Night by Candlelight at Common Grounds Coffee
Sycamore Library and Common Grounds Coffee celebrate April's National Poetry Month by hosting Wax Poetic: Poetry Reading & Acoustic Open Mic Night by Candlelight on Friday, April 8th, and 5:30pm. Adults can watch and/or perform poetry readings, acoustic renditions of music, spoken word, & more. Older Teens are welcome, but as this event is meant […]
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
We are bouncing like bunnies with glee that this year’s egg hunt egg-travaganza is bigger and better with a new location, Jonamac Orchard. More Easter eggs than ever (5,000) will be hidden on Jonamac’s 12-acre parcel for adults 18+ to find after the sun goes down! Starting at 6:30 pm on the day of this […]
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All Breeds Dog Show
All Breeds Dog Show
71st & 72nd All Breed Dog Show presented by Kennel Club of Yorkville NIU Convocation Center, 7:00am - 6:00pm Obedience Entries are open to All-American Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program. Western Irish Setters Club – Friday, April 8 Independent specialty show w/ sweepstakes, veteran sweepstakes, and junior showmanship Designated specialties (Saturday only): […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Live Music! Cole Brandt
Live Music! Cole Brandt
Saturday live music events are first come first served. The kitchen is open on Saturdays from 11am-7pm
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All Breeds Dog Show
All Breeds Dog Show
71st & 72nd All Breed Dog Show presented by Kennel Club of Yorkville NIU Convocation Center, 7:00am - 6:00pm Obedience Entries are open to All-American Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program. Western Irish Setters Club – Friday, April 8 Independent specialty show w/ sweepstakes, veteran sweepstakes, and junior showmanship Designated specialties (Saturday only): […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
1 event,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
1 event,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
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Sycamore Taste of Spring
Sycamore Taste of Spring
Enjoy an evening of wine in Downtown Sycamore. We look forward to hosting you during this very special evening! There’s nothing like fine wine and lots of friends to kick off your Spring! Event begins at Blumen Gardens (403 Edward Street in Sycamore) at 4p.m. on Wednesday, April, 13, 2022. Registration is from 4p.m. to […]
Drew Lynch
Drew Lynch
Comedian Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent, where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has appeared on IFC’s Maron and CONAN, and amassed over 2 million subscribers on Youtube with over 111 million views! Drew was born in Indianapolis, grew […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
2 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Cricut Cutting for Beginners
Cricut Cutting for Beginners
This series of classes introduces the Cricut Explore Air Machine and the Cricut Design Space to new and interested users! We start by creating accounts, maneuvering through menus, downloading, and editing designs. Each class will introduce a different type of material to make unique home décor and/or personal items. This month’s project will feature making […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
2 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
The 55th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
The 55th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
The Beatles most well-known album turns 55 years old in 2022. It was the summer of love in 1967 and The Beatles were leading the psychedelic parade. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it #1 in their list of the Greatest Albums of All-Time in 2003, while Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones recently called it “rubbish.” […]
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Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch is back and The Lincoln Inn @ Faranda's is the place to be! They will be offering a premium and unlimited brunch buffet complete with a create-your-own Omelet Station, Carved Prime Rib, Homemade Quiche, a fantastic selection of premium sweets, and so many more delectable food choices. Seatings are every half hour beginning […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
1 event,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
1 event,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
1 event,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
2 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Seven Ages of Man — An Avalon String Quartet Commission
Seven Ages of Man — An Avalon String Quartet Commission
"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts begin seven ages." Thus begins one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches, spoken by the misanthropic Jacques in the comic masterpiece, As You Like It. It […]
3 events,
Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show
Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show
Join us for the Annual Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show at Blumen Gardens! Quality dealers offering early antiques, collectibles, architecture, primitives, country, and garden items. $5 admission at the door. Food Donations for Food Pantry appreciated Slow Smoke BBQ 11am-3pm on the 22 and Wild Carrot Cooking Company 11am-3pm on the 23
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. […]
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Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show
Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show
Join us for the Annual Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show at Blumen Gardens! Quality dealers offering early antiques, collectibles, architecture, primitives, country, and garden items. $5 admission at the door. Food Donations for Food Pantry appreciated Slow Smoke BBQ 11am-3pm on the 22 and Wild Carrot Cooking Company 11am-3pm on the 23
Ladies Wine Float
Ladies Wine Float
Like Kayaking? Wanna learn? Like Trying New Wines? Hey why not! Ladies! Come on down to the GK area and experience our popular wine floats this year. Brag about what you did over the weekend! Our stretch of the Kishwaukee River is scenic and tranquil. PADDLE ON! OUTFITTERS INC. have teamed up with Genoa's well […]
NatureFest 2022
NatureFest 2022
The University of Illinois Extension along with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve and the DeKalb County Soil and Water is having their first-ever free outdoor NatureFest! This is a nature open house so come and go as it fits your schedule. Russell Woods is located one mile west of Genoa on state route 72. The […]
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Wine Tasting by The Regale
Wine Tasting by The Regale
Join The Regale Center at their 2nd annual wine tasting event! Appetizers provided, proceeds benefitting Casa DeKalb County. Raffle prizes are provided by Kar-fre Flowers. 21+
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
LOADED BLOODY’S!
LOADED BLOODY’S!
That's Right our Loaded Bloody's are back! Join The Warehouse on Park for the first loaded bloody Sunday of the season! We welcome Sweet Dreams desserts & Catering to be the first to Dream up their version of an awesome loaded bloody Mary! Live music is alive and well at The Warehouse on Park as […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
1 event,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
3 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Coding for Adults: HTML
Coding for Adults: HTML
Calling all moms, dads, entrepreneurs, college students, or any adult interested in coding! For this program DeKalb Public Library will be exploring HTML, the foundation of all web pages. Students will learn HTML terminology, how to create tags, headings, images, videos, links, and more. This program is designed for patrons with no coding experience who […]
An evening with Jeff Tweedy & Nick Offerman
An evening with Jeff Tweedy & Nick Offerman
Join DeKalb Public Library for an evening with actor, humorist, and woodworker, Nick Offerman. Best known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the acclaimed series Parks and Recreation, Nick will be discussing his newest book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk […]
2 events,
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
The hot fiddle of Dennis Stroughmatt
The hot fiddle of Dennis Stroughmatt
This fiddler from the Wabash River region of Southeastern Illinois will entertain with stories of Southern Illinois fiddler “Pappy Wade Ray,” and country and western swing music from old-time radio’s Barn Dances. The free program is sponsored by the Hinckley Historical Society, the Hinckley Public Library, and Illinois Humanities. Wade Ray, was one of the […]
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Community Clean-Up Days
Community Clean-Up Days
The DeKalb Park District is inviting the public to give back to the community and participate in a series of upcoming community clean-up days this spring. This Earth Day, the DeKalb Park District is teaming up with the City of DeKalb, Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District, Northern Illinois University, and the Trash Squirrels for a community-wide […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
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Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament
Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament
Ages 18+ Have you ever played Kickball while holding a refreshing drink? Well now is your chance! Players ages 21 and over will get one domestic drink per person per game which is included in the registration fee. Extra drinks can be bought from our cart during the event as well. CO-ED double-elimination tournament. Minimum […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Tai Chi for Health & Wellness
Tai Chi for Health & Wellness
Ages 18+ Celebrate International Tai Chi Day with Sycamore Park District by practicing Tai Chi for Health and Wellness with Bev Schramer. Tai Chi is an effective slow-moving exercise to improve physical and mental health. It can be done seated or standing. It exercises the entire body, and at the same time, strengthens the mind. […]
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