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SUMMARY:Kite Fest
DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Park District is excited to host the 19th annual DeKalb Kite Fest again! Kite Fest is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see amazing kites! Demonstrate your flying abilities and watch as our pilots bring you dazzling displays of kite flying. Food trucks\, music\, and seasonal activities will be available on-site. Families are welcome to bring their own kite or purchase one on-site (while supplies last). This is a FREE event! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Kite Flyers: \n\n\n\nAl Sparling\, Darryl Waters\, Anthony Catalano\, Team Sky FX\, and Team Chicago Kite 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/kite-fest/
LOCATION:DeKalb Kiwanis Park\, South 4th Street & Fairview\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Ballet Folklórico Aztlán
DESCRIPTION:NIU’s Ballet Folklórico Aztlán is a vibrant and newly founded group of passionate dancers dedicated to the rich and colorful art of Mexican folk dance\, known as “Folklórico.” \nFolklórico is not merely a dance form; it’s a captivating expression of Mexico’s diverse cultures\, traditions\, and history. Every twirl\, step\, and costume reflect the beauty and stories of the regions they represent. Ballet Folklórico Aztlán brings these narratives to life through the art of dance. \nThis group is dedicated to delivering high-quality and professional folkloric entertainment to the NIU community and aims to educate students and other audience members about the history of Mexico. \nThis performance is for all ages. No registration is required. This performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. \nFor more information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/ballet-folklorico-aztlan/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:8 Countries in 1 Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Prepare for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe! \nMinigolf with Nessie in Scotland\, sample Pancit Bihon (vegetarian rice boodles) in the Philippines\, join the ‘Summer Festival’ games in Japan\, and much more. Other countries included will be Madagascar\, Jordan\, Mexico\, Brazil\, and France. Each country will have crafts\, activities\, and food. \nStop by the welcome table to get your “luggage” and passport before your adventure begins. Visit every country\, get your passport stamped\, and enter for a chance to win one of many prizes. Bring canned food items to get additional raffle tickets. \nThe library welcomes back the Northern Illinois University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Latino Resource Center as partners. \nOff the Leash Coffee Company will provide samples of coffees and chocolates from around the world at their kiosk in the lower level. \nGather in the main lobby for big performances throughout the day! \n\n11:00 a.m.: Folklorico Dancers\n12:00 p.m.: Heather and Thistle Highland Dancers and Bagpiper\n1:00 p.m.: Harambe Drummers\n\nA big thanks goes out to our many sponsors who make this event possible: Friends of the DeKalb Public Library\, DeKalb Kiwanis Club\, Pizza Villa\, Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union\, DeKalb Confectionary\, Lin & Ming’s China House\, Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine\, Fox Valley Community Services\, Vinny’s Pizza\, DeKalb County History Center\, Shaw Media\, WNIJ\, The Suter Company\, Off the Leash Coffee Company\, Ellwood House Museum\, Arts in Action\, and Beyond Good. \nArts in Action is a collaborative project between the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum to take a closer look at DeKalb County’s unheard voices.  A new “Arts in Action” exhibit is on display through December 2024. Nine artists shared fifteen pieces that reflect the Arts in Action themes of fear\, exclusion\, community\, and hope connected to the local Latino community. Artists were requested to share works related to boxcar communities\, migrant workers (in canning factories or on farms)\, and food traditions. \nNo registration is required to attend this free event. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/8-countries-in-1-day/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Highland Dance with the Thistle & Heather Dance Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:We welcome the Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland for a traditional Scottish dance performance in our Main Lobby\, accompanied by bagpiper Scott McCawley. \nThe Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland\, founded in 1981\, perform the colorful\, expressive and physically demanding traditional Scottish Highland and National Dances. \nThis performance is for all ages. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. \nFor more information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/highland-dance-with-the-thistle-heather-dance-ensemble/
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:Global Rhythms with the Harambee Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Dance along to the rhythms of the Harambee Percussion Ensemble! \nHarambee was founded by Dr. Sherry Jones in the early 2000s at Littlejohn Elementary as an after-school enrichment program. Co-directed by Sharon McKee\, it soon expanded to include its middle school alumni\, who became the group’s first student leaders. Harambee moved to Cortland Elementary in 2011\, expanding still further as students returned to continue playing as high-schoolers\, and members began combining efforts with the younger musicians. Harambee settled in its current location at the Federated Church of Sycamore in 2015. \nThis performance is part of 8 Countries in 1 Day\, the library’s biggest event of the year. It will take place in the main lobby and is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. \nFor more information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/global-rhythms-with-the-harambee-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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