Lives Well Lived is a documentary celebrating the incredible wit, wisdom, and life experiences of 40 older adults living full and meaningful lives in their later years. Their stories are about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive during great personal and historic challenges. The purpose of the film is to create a bridge for […]

From wearable devices to robotic surgeries, biomedical engineering is advancing quickly and has the potential to improve human health. Join NIU Assistant Professor Mohammad Moghimi to learn about current research and novel technologies in biomedical engineering. He’ll discuss new technologies his lab is developing, including wearable sensors that monitor the progression of cardiovascular disease. He’ll […]

Join DeKalb Public Library for an evening with musician and author Michelle Zauner as she discusses her music career and her beloved bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. Jessica Hopper joins her in conversation. Michelle Zauner is best known as a singer and guitarist who creates dreamy, shoegaze-inspired indie-pop under the name Japanese Breakfast. She […]

Connect with over 50 local businesses and organizations at the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's Local Showcase & Job Fair! Take home giveaways and information, try activities, enter raffles, learn about local job openings, and much more. Meet the businesses that create your community! Visit dekalb.org or call 815-756-6306 for more information. The Local Showcase & […]

Join Malta Garden Club with their fundraising plant sale. Tomatoes, herbs, peppers, and flowers! Proceeds benefit Malta Garden Club, Malta Community Garden, Malta Seedling Committee.

Watercolor isn’t as difficult as some people think- it’s a fun, forgiving medium that anyone can do with a little instruction and practice. In this activity, you will learn the basics of blending and layering, and how to use markers for that extra wow factor. This event is intended for ages 11 and up. Registration […]

“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project. While an online exhibit was launched in March 2021, an in-person exhibit is scheduled for May […]