Welcome back to the Fiber Arts Club! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, local fabric shop owner Rachael of MAD Fabric + Studio will present on the history of feed sacks and how they were repurposed. A staple in rural economic sewing, feed sacks are cotton bags used throughout the mid-19th century until the […]
Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, you don’t want to miss this exciting lineup. Tuesdays at 7:00 PMJanuary 6 – Les Misérables (1935)January 13 – Spellbound (1945)January 20 – Mister Roberts […]
Did you know that most of the board games you love were created in the United States? Kick off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with games including Monopoly, Life, and Ticket to Ride. Drop in for a quick game or spend two hours exploring different games. This program is intended for teens in […]
Join Traci and her band as they recreate the Eras Tour – featuring all 11 eras and all the costume changes. Guaranteed to be a night of fun! More info and tickets at SandwichOperaHouse.org
The highly anticipated Soup-er Sundays lecture series returns for its fourth year in 2026. You won’t want to miss these!
Interested in the JFK assassination records? What about federal records about UFOs? The National Archives needs help transcribing original documents to make them easier for the public to access. Learn how to decipher cursive and create keyword tags in a short presentation before getting hands-on experience in contributing to the transcription process. Creating a login […]
Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, you don’t want to miss this exciting lineup. Tuesdays at 7:00 PMJanuary 6 – Les Misérables (1935)January 13 – Spellbound (1945)January 20 – Mister Roberts […]
In partnership with NIU STEAM, monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back in the new year! This session will feature a presentation by the NIU Robotics club followed by hands-on activities related to robotics. This free presentation is for teens, but open to all ages. Free pizza is available to those who attend. No […]
DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January featuring Northwestern Medicine’s Doctor of Nursing, Annette Meares. Come learn about Living Wills, Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, & POLST Forms. Complete your forms and walk […]
Imagine meeting dinosaurs up-close and personal? Well, wait no more! Dinosaur Dimensions’ Expedition Show is coming to the Sandwich Opera House! Family Packages available – SandwichOperaHouse.org Step into a vibrant jungle laboratory with Professor Curt Courteous and his research team as they transport dinosaurs from the past right onto the stage in an imaginative experience like […]
Band to Band combat! The suspense of the competition will keep fans on the edge of their seats and wanting more! These two legendary bands will engage in a musical “shoot out of the hits” featuring nationally recognized tribute bands, LP Vinyl’s Escape – Ultimate Journey Show, and Feels Like The First Time – America’s […]
Join staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa for a full day of winter fun in the woods! Learn birding tips and tricks, explore the preserve with a guided forest hike, discover nature topics, test your knowledge during the nature trivia game, and enjoy crafts and facepainting. Also, can you complete […]
