Community Ofrenda: Papel Picado & Marigold Creations
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore
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Community Ofrenda: Papel Picado & Marigold Creations
Adults are invited to drop-in throughout the day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Help Adult Services create decor for Sycamore Public Library’s Day of the Dead ofrenda. Head to the second floor to create traditional Papel Picado banners and tissue paper marigolds-to add to our community ofrenda! On display from Oct 15th-Nov 2nd. Be sure […]
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Huskie Sound Garden
Huskie Sound Garden
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, […]
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Memory Café
Memory Café
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 […]
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Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown
Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown
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!
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NIU Art Museum: “Intimate Interiors” Artist Talk and Workshop
NIU Art Museum: “Intimate Interiors” Artist Talk and Workshop
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 […]
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After-hours: Sarah McQuaid in Concert
After-hours: Sarah McQuaid in Concert
“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 […]
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Hinckley Fall Fest
Hinckley Fall Fest
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. […]
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