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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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Woodpeckers of Illinois
Woodpeckers of Illinois
Peggy Doty, Illinois Extension, Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator in partnership with the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be presenting a program on the Woodpeckers of Illinois. Woodpeckers are incredibly unique and have been around for millions of years. They require specific habitats and are very noticeable by their sound and movement. There are seven […]
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Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
The DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum are planning three different programs to highlight the work being done by these groups dedicated to local history. The first presentation will feature the northern part of the county - North Grove School Association, Kishwaukee Valley Historical Society, and the Kirkland Historical Society. “DeKalb County is […]
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15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
Join Fargo Skateboarding for a full day of events celebrating skateboarding! 12pm: Beginner skate contest 5pm: Skate contest - CASH PRIZES 6pm: Art show opens in the Fargo Venue Featured Artist: Dom Westbury 9pm: Country Video by Corey Henderson PREMIERE Come see local talent of all kinds, and support all the homies! The art show […]
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
Get ready for a sweet time! DeKalb Public Library will be doing multiple fun candy experiments this month for our Family Fun Science program. They will be engineering with marshmallows, studying chromatography with jellybeans, and using chemistry to make gummy worms dance. Join them for some sugary science! In order to social distance, DeKalb Public […]
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Knit & Crochet Circle
Knit & Crochet Circle
Whether you’re a veteran yarn worker or someone who wants to learn the craft, everyone is welcome! Bring a project to work on, or simply show up and learn. Enjoy time together with fellow crafters as we exchange patterns and ideas. This free program is intended for teens and adults. No registration is required. For […]
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Aldo Leopold Week: Green Fire Film Viewing and Discussion
Aldo Leopold Week: Green Fire Film Viewing and Discussion
Celebrate famed wildlife ecologist and land ethic conservationist Aldo Leopold during Aldo Leopold Week! Join Sycamore Library and local Land Ethic Leader Terese D. for a viewing of the film Green Fire and an in-person discussion on March 9th. View the streaming film online through the Aldo Leopold Foundation, or in-person at the library at […]
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Hell Hath No Fury: The Wicked, Wild, and Wonderful Women of the Windy City
Hell Hath No Fury: The Wicked, Wild, and Wonderful Women of the Windy City
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Sycamore Library and historian, musician, and storyteller Clarence Goodman. On March 15th at 6:30pm CST, Clarence presents his virtual discussion of Chicago’s terrific tradition of impactful women. Did you know that Chicago’s first poet laureate and historian was a woman? Or that a woman from Britain was indirectly responsible for […]
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NIU STEM Café: Skyscapes: Using Time-lapse Photography to Unlock the Mysteries of Storms
NIU STEM Café: Skyscapes: Using Time-lapse Photography to Unlock the Mysteries of Storms
Learn about severe and hazardous weather and how time-lapse photography can unlock the mysteries of storms. Walker Ashley, NIU professor of meteorology and atmospheric sciences, will share time-lapse imagery captured from storm chasing, satellites and radar to demonstrate thunderstorm formation, rainfall patterns and tornado vulnerabilities. We’ll gain an appreciation for the beauty of storms and […]
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Contemporary Broadway Concert
Contemporary Broadway Concert
Vocalist Layni Katz and pianist Deane Myers perform Broadway hits from the 60s through the 2000s. Toe tappers to showstoppers! Enjoy your favorites from Hello Dolly, A Chorus Line, The Lion King, and many more! Deane and Layni are both graduates of DePaul University and have performed in the Chicago area for over 30 years. […]
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
River Weaving, The 2020 Kishwaukee River Installation Celebrating NIU's 125th, in Review School of Art and Design Associate Professor and environmental sculptor John Siblik presents on this 2020 art installation "River Weaving" celebrating NIU's 125th anniversary in 2020.
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Volunteer Fair
Volunteer Fair
Have you been looking for something to do to give back to your community? Join the DeKalb Public Library for its first annual volunteer fair! We will have over 20 local charities on-site to provide information and answers to your questions, so you can select the right volunteer position to fit your interests and schedule. […]
Live Music! Jim Green
Live Music! Jim Green
Saturday live music events are first come first served. The kitchen is open on Saturdays from 11am-7pm!
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Hand Sewing Basics with Homeschool Happenings
Hand Sewing Basics with Homeschool Happenings
Learn to thread a needle and do a few basic stitches in this session of Homeschool Happenings. Participants will have the opportunity to make a finished project such as a bag to take home with them. Fabric crafts will also be available for those who don’t want to complete a project. Parental supervision is recommended […]
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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Acrylic Silhouettes
Acrylic Silhouettes
Acrylic painting might seem a bit complicated from afar, but with some practice, everyone can do it! You can follow step-by-step instructions or create your own abstract masterpiece with the help of some art-teachers in training from NIU. This event is intended for ages 13-17. Registration is required, as space is limited. For more information […]
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 […]
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