NIU Percussion Ensemble is excited to present “Huskie Sound Garden” – a sound bath installment piece in the style of Brian Eno – as part of NIU’s Homecoming Festivities on October 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Martin Luther King Commons, between Founders Library and Holmes Student Center. Instruments performed will include gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, […]
Held on the third Thursday of each month, Memory Cafés provide a safe place for those experiencing memory loss and their care partners to socialize and have fun with others in similar situations. During these informal gatherings the DeKalb Public Library will start with a familiar song and a “get to know you” question. Followed […]
Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses and much more!
Visiting painter/collagist Ann Toebbe shares detailed aspects of her unusual and complex portraiture work. She will then lead a hands-on workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. in which participants inventory a personal interior in a more free-form way. Lecture open to all (6 to 7 p.m.). Workshop limited to 16 participants. Preregistration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 15. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to […]
“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual […]
Free outdoor concert sponsored by The Brown Pub. Fundraiser for the Hinckley Festival Association supporting the Hinckley Fireworks/Good Time for All Festival. Enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon sipping a relaxing drink while listing to great tunes and support a great cause! Outdoor concert from Beauty & The Beats, magician for additional entertainment, and outdoor fun. […]
Bring the family to Trunk or Treat at Northern Illinois Dance Center, 2180 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL, on October 20th from 1-3 PM. Get some candy and see some great local businesses and vendors.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place in downtown Sycamore, Illinois, near the corners of Main & State Street, with many of the festivities happening on the courthouse lawn and surrounding town square. It is a community celebration, showcasing Sycamore not-for-profit organizations and providing a weekend of Halloween fun for all! The festival has over 1000 entries […]
In 2021, Bill & Jaci Kousoulas embarked on a research journey to investigate the 1967 Silver Bridge Disaster. This catastrophic event was preceded by a thirteen-month paranormal onslaught featuring UFOs, Men in Black, Cattle Mutilations, and Poltergeist activity. Notably, over 100 reports described a black, winged being known as Mothman. The culmination of their eighteen-month […]
Get your Spooky on! Enter the costume contest for Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, or Most Original Costume at Hidden Treasures & More. Win prizes donated by local businesses and enjoy specially created drinks to-go by our local restaurants & bars while perusing the spooky offerings in Downtown shops!
Trick-or-Treat your way around the world! Sweet tooths of all ages are invited to go on an international candy quest at the DeKalb Public Library, gathering and sampling different confections at each library desk. Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, and the Youth Reference Desk to find each candy. […]
