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SUMMARY:2025 DAWC Annual Local Holiday Shopping Fair
DESCRIPTION:The annual\, local\, DAWC Holiday Shopping Fair will be 6-9pm Friday\, December 5 and 9am-4pm Saturday\, December 6. The wares are wonderful\, the music is magnificent\, the people are pleasant\, friends are fine\, prices are pinpointed for DeKalb area\, facilities are festive\, refreshments are rich\, shopping is superior\, festivities are fabulous. All is waiting for you!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-dawc-annual-local-holiday-shopping-fair/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:DeKalb Area Women’s\, 1021 State St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:2025 DAWC Annual Local Holiday Shopping Fair
DESCRIPTION:The annual\, local\, DAWC Holiday Shopping Fair will be 6-9pm Friday\, December 5 and 9am-4pm Saturday\, December 6. The wares are wonderful\, the music is magnificent\, the people are pleasant\, friends are fine\, prices are pinpointed for DeKalb area\, facilities are festive\, refreshments are rich\, shopping is superior\, festivities are fabulous. All is waiting for you!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-dawc-annual-local-holiday-shopping-fair/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:DeKalb Area Women’s\, 1021 State St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual Christmas cantata\, “Sing We All Noel” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday\, December 6th and Sunday\, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church\, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. \n“Sing We All Noel” is a dynamic collection of favorite carols and classics for choir and congregation. The Celebration Chorale is under the direction of Christine Monteiro. \nAlthough the Celebration Chorale practices and performs at FUMC in DeKalb\, the musicians come from all over the area and include professionals and amateurs\, longtime Chorale members\, and those who are new to the group. The Chorale has singers representing over nine different church denominations and 10 local communities. \nThere is no charge for the performances at the church\, but a free-will offering will be taken. The church is an accessible facility. Parking is available adjacent to the church building. \nFor information about the concerts\, or for information on joining the Celebration Chorale\, email thecelebrationchorale@gmail.com; call Sally Mullis\, Celebration Chorale Leadership Team President at (815) 739-6087 or visit their Facebook page at The Celebration Chorale.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/celebration-chorale-christmas-cantata-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of DeKalb\, 317 N 4th Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jazz in Progress Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in Progress will partner with Chapter DX of Philanthropic Educational Organization International to hold its third annual Christmas concert. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday\, December 6th at Sycamore United Methodist Church\, 160 Johnson Avenue. \nThe band will perform Christmas songs in a big band and modern jazz-style music format. Attendees are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items and free will offerings to the Sycamore Food Pantry. \nNonprofit Jazz in Progress raises funds for local community music programs\, including the DeKalb\, Sycamore\, Genoa-Kingston\, Hinckley-Big Rock\, Indian Creek\, Sandwich\, Somonauk\, Earlville and Leland school districts\, St. Mary’s School in DeKalb and the DeKalb County Community Foundation. \nP.E.O. International’s chapter is an education organization that motivates woman to achieve high education and celebrates women’s advancement through scholarships\, grants\, awards\, loans and stewardship. \nFor information\, visit facebook.com/JazzInProgress or peointernational.org
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/jazz-in-progress-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Sycamore United Methodist Church\, 160 Johnson Ave\, Sycamore
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
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SUMMARY:Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual Christmas cantata\, “Sing We All Noel” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday\, December 6th and Sunday\, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church\, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. \n“Sing We All Noel” is a dynamic collection of favorite carols and classics for choir and congregation. The Celebration Chorale is under the direction of Christine Monteiro. \nAlthough the Celebration Chorale practices and performs at FUMC in DeKalb\, the musicians come from all over the area and include professionals and amateurs\, longtime Chorale members\, and those who are new to the group. The Chorale has singers representing over nine different church denominations and 10 local communities. \nThere is no charge for the performances at the church\, but a free-will offering will be taken. The church is an accessible facility. Parking is available adjacent to the church building. \nFor information about the concerts\, or for information on joining the Celebration Chorale\, email thecelebrationchorale@gmail.com; call Sally Mullis\, Celebration Chorale Leadership Team President at (815) 739-6087 or visit their Facebook page at The Celebration Chorale.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/celebration-chorale-christmas-cantata-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of DeKalb\, 317 N 4th Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Carol of the (Berim) Baus with Arcomusical
DESCRIPTION:Arcomusical is thrilled to return to the library for another year to present their ever-growing collection of holiday arrangements for berimbau chamber ensemble! \nArcomusical’s music is fresh\, playful\, rhythmic\, colorful\, and soulful. The ensemble’s level of concentration\, communication\, and joy of chamber music performance is palpable. \nPlaying exclusively on the Afro-Brazilian instrument called the berimbau\, Arcomusical’s performances provide a unique and family-friendly experience. After the performance\, children of all ages (from 2 to 92!) are invited to hold and perform on the group’s unique instruments. Arcomusical delights in spending time with audience members to give anyone who wishes a chance to play our unique instruments for themselves. \nThis concert 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.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/carol-of-the-berim-baus-with-arcomusical-1/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:A beloved annual tradition! Ring in the holiday season with traditional favorites. Local music ensembles will be featured in the lobby before the concerts\, during intermission\, and following the concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/holiday-pops-concert-winter-wonderland/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University\, 400 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070306
CREATED:20251003T192831Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:A beloved annual tradition! Ring in the holiday season with traditional favorites. Local music ensembles will be featured in the lobby before the concerts\, during intermission\, and following the concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/holiday-pops-concert-winter-wonderland/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University\, 400 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070306
CREATED:20251215T183028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T153506Z
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SUMMARY:A Magical Motown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Magical Motown Christmas is coming to the historic Egyptian Theatre in this highly acclaimed show featuring hit after hit woven in with your holiday favorites infused with a bit of the legendary soul Motown is famous for delivering! \n\n\n\nThe soundtrack for the evening will include hits from all of your favorite Motown legends including The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Diana Ross & The Supremes\, The Jackson 5\, Marvin Gaye\, Tammy Terrell\, The Marvelettes\, Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Gladys Knight & The Pips\, & more! \n\n\n\nThis 2-hour plus musical journey through one of America’s most beloved songbooks features pitch-perfect harmonies\, dynamic choreography\, & costuming that will perfectly capture the sights & sound of Motown and the spirit of Christmas!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/a-magical-motown-christmas/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070306
CREATED:20241216T174235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T154235Z
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SUMMARY:DeKalb County's Largest Holiday Office Party
DESCRIPTION:Be at Fatty’s for the 18th AnnualDeKalb County’s Largest Holiday Office Party!Sponsored by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and 102.3FM The Coyote \n\n\n\nThe event starts at 5pm with a Free Appetizer Buffet from 5pm-6pm! \n\n\n\n“Office Party” Santa will be here around 6pm passing out wrapped gifts for Adults (T-Shirts\, Gift Cards & Other Prizes)Live music at 5pm from Craig Mathey \n\n\n\nThis is a great event especially if you have a small office. \n\n\n\nMake this event Your Holiday Office Party!Don’t miss one of the best events of the year!Open to the public!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-countys-largest-holiday-office-party/
LOCATION:Fatty’s Pub and Grille\, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy\,\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Adult,Free Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070306
CREATED:20251001T172124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T154343Z
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SUMMARY:Led Zepplin Tribute - Kashmir
DESCRIPTION:Kashmir is the definitive Led Zeppelin tribute of the Midwest\, and they are performing live in Sandwich\, IL at the historic Sandwich Opera House on Saturday December 27\, 2025. Get your tickets today to catch the band authentically recreate the look and sound of Zeppelin\, while performing all their most loved songs like Rock & Roll\, Immigrant Song\, Dazed and Confused\, When the Levee Breaks\, Ramble On and Stairway to Heaven. \n\n\n\nDoors Open at 7:00pm – Show Begins at 8:00pm – This is an All-Ages Event
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/led-zepplin-tribute-kashmir/
LOCATION:Sandwich Opera House\, 140 E Railroad St\, Sandwich\, IL\, 60548
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T010000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070306
CREATED:20241223T164749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T215639Z
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SUMMARY:Fatty's New Years Eve
DESCRIPTION:Fatty’s is your destination for two ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve! \n\n\n\n7:00 PM – Early New Year’s Eve with Back Country Roads brought to you by 102.3fm The CoyoteKick off the night with a special Early NYE celebration featuring a live performance by Back Country Roads. \n\n\n\n102.3fm The Coyote will be here signing people up to win a pair of tickets to Country Thunder 2026! \n\n\n\nBCR will help do an early countdown with a Champagne Toast at 10:00 PM—perfect for anyone looking to celebrate without staying out late. \n\n\n\nNo Cover! \n\n\n\n10:00 PM – Close: New Year’s Eve Dance PartyRing in the New Year with our late-night NYE Dance Party featuring DJ Ray Gooden\, spinning all night long. Celebrate in style with party favors\, a photo opportunity\, and a Champagne Toast at Midnight as we officially countdown to 2026. \n\n\n\nCelebrate early\, party late!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/fattys-new-years-eve-2026/
LOCATION:Fatty’s Pub and Grille\, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy\,\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Adult,Live Music
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