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.” Folklórico 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 […]
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! Minigolf with Nessie in Scotland, sample Pancit Bihon (vegetarian rice boodles) in the Philippines, join the ‘Summer Festival’ games […]
We welcome the Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland for a traditional Scottish dance performance in our Main Lobby, accompanied by bagpiper Scott McCawley. The Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland, founded in 1981, perform the colorful, expressive and physically demanding traditional Scottish Highland and National Dances. This performance is for all ages. […]
Dance along to the rhythms of the Harambee Percussion Ensemble! Harambee 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 […]
Observational and conceptual approaches to drawing a representative and an expressive self-portrait led by NIU foundations/drawing instructor Cynthia Hellyer-Heinz. $10 covers materials. For ages 17 and above. Open to all skill levels. Limited to 12 participants. Preregistration deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 10. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register and pay $10 materials fee. Location: Jack Arends […]
Join MVP Sports Bar as they take over S. California Street in Sycamore! Live music by the Party Doctors, drink specials, face painting for kids, and more! All ages are welcome.
WCPW® is in utter chaos after the events at WCPW® Windy City Wrestling™! The WCPW® Title is VACANT & there are now FIVE #1 contenders to the Championship! “Mr. Windy City” Damian Air Fenrir”Big Trouble” Ben Bishop”The Wildcard From The West Coast” Nate Bock”The Silver Snake” Richard Adonis”The Human Locomotive” Traxx It’s been decided that […]
Eclipse, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will be performing at Warehouse on Park on September 14th from 7:00pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
Whose Live Anyway? is coming to the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, September 14th at 7:30 PM! Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent right before your eyes!
The Hinckley Historical Society is hosting “Hinckley’s Barbed Wire Story” on September 17 to share information about the barbed wire invention, the impact it had on settling the west, and the role Hinckley’s Charles Kennedy and Jacob Haish played in barbed wire development. The program will be held in the Hinckley Community Building (100 N […]
DeKalb County Residents are invited to attend the 2024 DeKalb County TRIAD Senior Safety & Prevention Fair to be held at Northwestern Medicine’s Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, located at 626 Bethany Road in DeKalb, on Friday, September 20th from 9 AM – 11:30 AM. The event will open with light refreshments. Then, at 9:30 […]
Come join Sycamore Park District’s beginner friendly 2-hour self-defense training seminar where NO Martial Arts experience is required. Self-defense training not only helps you protect yourself, but others too. Plus, training helps you become physically and emotionally fit. Having the ability to defend yourself increases your self-esteem and boosts your confidence. In this 2-hour course, […]
