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SUMMARY:After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! \nJazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical\, charitable\, and educational purposes to advance the appreciation\, performance\, and history of jazz music and its related genres. Its membership includes a variety of talented musicians from the DeKalb County area. The ensemble also honors the practice of inviting local high school and college jazz musicians to sit in with the band\, giving young musicians an opportunity to gain more experience in playing jazz music. \nJIP is an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts funds raised back into local community music programs. Past recipients of JIP donations include the DeKalb\, Genoa-Kingston\, Hinckley-Big Rock\, Indian Creek and Sycamore music booster organizations\, as well as St. Mary’s-DeKalb and the DeKalb County Community Foundation. \nJIP has performed at benefit and fund raising events and venues around the area including the St. Mary’s Lancer Legacy Ball\, Sycamore Natural History Museum’s Rockin’ for the Reptiles\, Stage Coach Theatre\, Sycamore Farmers Market\, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital\, Artigras\, The House Café\, and Oak Crest Senior Proms. The band also has performed with the Celebration Chorale and at many other community and charity events. \nThis concert is free and open to all. No registration is required. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701. \n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/after-hours-concert-jazz-in-progress/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! \n\n\n\nJoin the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday\, July 2\, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4 in Hopkins Park as part of the annual Fourth of July Celebration! \n\n\n\nJune 11 – Opening Night! Vocalist: Gavin Wilson \n\n\n\nJune 18 – Vocalist: Jill McCormick \n\n\n\nJune 25 – A Trip to the Theater – Vocalist: Maureen Christine \n\n\n\nJuly 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular – Vocalist: Christine Monteiro \n\n\n\nJuly 9 – Vocalist: Mark Robinson \n\n\n\nJuly 16 – Vocalist: Jordan Pedigo \n\n\n\nJuly 23 – Cinemagic – Vocalist: Terri Goodman \n\n\n\nJuly 30 – Vocalist: Bethany Brewer \n\n\n\nAugust 6 – A Musical Journey – Vocalist: Gregor King \n\n\n\nAugust 13 – Vocalist: Deanna Tausch \n\n\n\nAugust 20 – Closing night – Vocalist: Zachary Harris
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-municipal-band-concert/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:Hopkins Park Band Shell\, 1403 Sycamore Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Author Fair
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The DeKalb Public Library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Eight authors will provide a brief presentation in the Yusunas Meeting Room during the event. Listen to excerpts from their books\, ask questions\, and interact with each author. Copies of the books will be available to purchase. \nThis event is free to attend and open to all. Drop by any time to visit with the authors! \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701. \nLocations of booths and a schedule of the presentations is listed below: \n10:00 a.m. Donna Kathryn Kelly (Booth #1): Cross Examination\, Closing Argument\, & Credibility: How to Write Compelling Crime Fiction10:30 a.m. Victoria Hyla Maldonado (Booth #2): Add Author Spots to Your Marketing Plan11:00 a.m. Bree M. Lew (Booth #3): How the Muse is a Lie11:30 a.m. Rita Yerkes (Booth #4): How Belonging Creates and Enables Community12:00 p.m. Larry Howlett (Booth #6): Osmosis12:30 p.m. Lea Anne Stoughton (Booth #8): Writing an Interactive Novel1:00 p.m. Robert Mueller (Booth #9): Touring World War Two Battlefields in Europe1:30 p.m. Sven Hansen (Booth #5): “Why do so many people hate poetry these days?” and “Poems I guarantee you will Like” \nBambi Harris (Booth #7)Dr. Gloria Alter (Booth #10)Split: Doug Fisher 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Booth #11)\, Terry Soltow 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.Split: Liz Botts 10:00 – a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Booth #12)\, Trevor Murrey 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/author-fair/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T150000
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SUMMARY:Back-To-School Free Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join the Egyptian Theatre for a free back-to-school movie event!  \n\n\n\nThey’re screening Monsters University on their silver screen on Sunday\, August 11th at 1 PM. No RSVP or tickets needed! \n\n\n\nSee you there for a monstrous good time!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/back-to-school-free-movie/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T193000
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! \n\n\n\nJoin the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday\, July 2\, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4 in Hopkins Park as part of the annual Fourth of July Celebration! \n\n\n\nJune 11 – Opening Night! Vocalist: Gavin Wilson \n\n\n\nJune 18 – Vocalist: Jill McCormick \n\n\n\nJune 25 – A Trip to the Theater – Vocalist: Maureen Christine \n\n\n\nJuly 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular – Vocalist: Christine Monteiro \n\n\n\nJuly 9 – Vocalist: Mark Robinson \n\n\n\nJuly 16 – Vocalist: Jordan Pedigo \n\n\n\nJuly 23 – Cinemagic – Vocalist: Terri Goodman \n\n\n\nJuly 30 – Vocalist: Bethany Brewer \n\n\n\nAugust 6 – A Musical Journey – Vocalist: Gregor King \n\n\n\nAugust 13 – Vocalist: Deanna Tausch \n\n\n\nAugust 20 – Closing night – Vocalist: Zachary Harris
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-municipal-band-concert/2024-08-13/
LOCATION:Hopkins Park Band Shell\, 1403 Sycamore Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:BOO’ze and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:What has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the Theatre staff as they share all the secrets and stories with a ‘balcony to backstage’ tour that focuses not only on the history of the building that opened in 1929 but also all of the Theatre’s ghostly guests. \n\n\n\nThis tour\, which is in the dark using only your flashlights\, starts in our lobby and will include climbing stairs and extended periods of standing. Doors open 30 min prior to the tour beginning. Be sure to grab a drink from the concession stand to make it a truly spirited evening! \n\n\n\nTour Ticket Price – $30 \n\n\n\nEveryone must bring a flashlight for the tour.  10 and older allowed but minors must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nThis evening tour will last approximately 2 hours and the tickets are limited\, so don’t wait!  The tour involves many stairs and no elevator is available.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/booze-and-spirits/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Jersey Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Jersey Brothers perform music from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons\, and their contemporaries\, with historical notes from the groups popular and on-going career. \nSeasoned performers\, Norm and Randy Murray have appeared on the same bill as The Four Seasons\, Johnny Rivers\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, The Diamonds\, and Bill Haleys Comets. \nThis event is free and open to all. No registration is required. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701. \n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/jersey-brothers/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T213000
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! \n\n\n\nJoin the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday\, July 2\, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4 in Hopkins Park as part of the annual Fourth of July Celebration! \n\n\n\nJune 11 – Opening Night! Vocalist: Gavin Wilson \n\n\n\nJune 18 – Vocalist: Jill McCormick \n\n\n\nJune 25 – A Trip to the Theater – Vocalist: Maureen Christine \n\n\n\nJuly 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular – Vocalist: Christine Monteiro \n\n\n\nJuly 9 – Vocalist: Mark Robinson \n\n\n\nJuly 16 – Vocalist: Jordan Pedigo \n\n\n\nJuly 23 – Cinemagic – Vocalist: Terri Goodman \n\n\n\nJuly 30 – Vocalist: Bethany Brewer \n\n\n\nAugust 6 – A Musical Journey – Vocalist: Gregor King \n\n\n\nAugust 13 – Vocalist: Deanna Tausch \n\n\n\nAugust 20 – Closing night – Vocalist: Zachary Harris
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-municipal-band-concert/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:Hopkins Park Band Shell\, 1403 Sycamore Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:After-hours Concert: The Twangtown Paramours
DESCRIPTION:The Twangtown Paramours are a national touring\, award-winning husband and wife duo and band from Nashville. Their music is a blend of Nashville\, New York\, and Austin influences and has been called “Soulful Americana”. Join the DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby as they welcome this band for the first time to perform an after-hours concert! \nSome of the Twangtown Paramours’ tunes are poetic\, but many are just a whole lot of fun. Recently\, other artists have begun recording their songs. They are 3-time Kerrville New Folk finalists and winners of the Wildflower Contest in Richardson\, TX. Their newest full band album\, “Double Down on a Bad Thing” was #11 on the U.K Indie Blues chart last year and #18 on the U.S. RMR Contemporary Blues chart. \nMaryBeth sang background vocals for the late Eva Cassidy. Mike is a session musician\, songwriter\, and producer\, and is the author of a #1 platinum selling pop ballad in Korea. He also sometimes plays upright bass for Jimmie Dale Gilmore. \nThis concert is free and open to all. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701. \n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/after-hours-concert-the-twangtown-paramours/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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