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SUMMARY:Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata - "Christmas Dreams"
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual Christmas cantata\, “Christmas Dreams\,” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday\, December 1st and 2nd\, and Sunday\, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The production will be held in the new sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church\, located at 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. \n\n\n\nThis cantata tells the Christmas story with fresh perspective. Throughout time\, God has touched and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams visits these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with our modern journey of faith. The Chorale welcomes the return of the Celebration Chorale Orchestra and is excited to add a small drama team to the production. The Celebration Chorale and Orchestra are under the direction of Christine Monteiro. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge for the performances at the church\, but a free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served after each performance. The church is a disability accessible facility with plenty of parking in front of the church. \n\n\n\nFor information about the concerts\, or for information on joining the Celebration Chorale call Sally Mullis\, Celebration Chorale Leadership Team President at (815) 739-6087\, send an email to thecelebrationchorale@gmail.com\, or visit their Facebook page at\, The Celebration Chorale.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/celebration-chorale-christmas-cantata-christmas-dreams/2023-12-02/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
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SUMMARY:Jazz in Progress Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in Progress will perform a holiday concert at 7:00 p.m. Saturday\, December 2nd at Sycamore United Methodist Church\, 160 Johnson Ave.\, Sycamore. Non-perishable food pantry items and a free-will offering will be taken to support the Sycamore Food Pantry. \nThe 18-piece community jazz band will play a great mix of old favorite Christmas and holiday season music that will be arranged in a jazz style. They will also be playing jazz selections from some of your favorite classic holiday cartoons. The band will feature several vocal and instrumental soloists from within the members of the ensemble. The concert will be live streamed on the Jazz in Progress Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JazzInProgress. Santa will be there too with gifts for the children! \nThis concert will be co-hosted with chapter DX of P.E.O. (Professional Employer Organization) International. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships\, grants\, awards\, loans\, and stewardship of Cottey College and motivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations.\nJazz in Progress was 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 continues 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. \nAn official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, they put funds raised back into local community music programs\, including the DeKalb\, Sycamore\, Genoa-Kingston\, Hinckley-Big Rock\, Indian Creek\, Sandwich\, Somonauk\, Earlville\, Leland\, and St. Mary’s-DeKalb school districts as well as the DeKalb County Community Foundation.\nThe band 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 Players\, Sycamore Farmers Market\, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital\, Artigras\, The House Café\, and Oak Crest Senior Proms. The band has also performed with the Celebration Chorale and at many other community and charity events. \nFor information on Jazz in Progress\, call 815-751-0006\, like the band on Facebook\, or find their website at jazzinprogress.org.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/jazz-in-progress-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Sycamore United Methodist Church\, 160 Johnson Ave\, Sycamore
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SUMMARY:Village of Shabbona Winter Holiday Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village of Shabbona in the annual Winter Holiday Festival – Craft Fair\, Food\, Hot Cocoa\, Visit Santa\, Tree Lighting\, Belgian Horse Wagon rides\, Games and Activities for all ages\, and so much more!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/village-of-shabbona-winter-holiday-festival-2023/
LOCATION:101 E Navaho\, 101 E Navaho\, Shabbona\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Merry Little Sandwich Christmas
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this FREE annual Christmas event. You can expect Santa\, Tree Lighting\, Cookie Decorating\, and MUCH MORE this year.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/merry-little-sandwich/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, 143 E. Raildroad St\, Sandwich\, IL\, 60548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Merry Market 2023
DESCRIPTION:Head to Downtown DeKalb for the 3rd annual Merry Market. Shop locally for different Christmas trinkets! Downtown is already looking like Christmas! Get the perfect gift and be part of a great community event. Visit over 30 interesting and unique dealers in our walkable downtown. Wrap up your holiday shopping with unique gifts at this special event. Saturday 9-4 and Sun 11-3
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/merry-market-2023/2023-12-02/
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SUMMARY:Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata - "Christmas Dreams"
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual Christmas cantata\, “Christmas Dreams\,” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday\, December 1st and 2nd\, and Sunday\, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The production will be held in the new sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church\, located at 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. \n\n\n\nThis cantata tells the Christmas story with fresh perspective. Throughout time\, God has touched and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams visits these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with our modern journey of faith. The Chorale welcomes the return of the Celebration Chorale Orchestra and is excited to add a small drama team to the production. The Celebration Chorale and Orchestra are under the direction of Christine Monteiro. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge for the performances at the church\, but a free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served after each performance. The church is a disability accessible facility with plenty of parking in front of the church. \n\n\n\nFor information about the concerts\, or for information on joining the Celebration Chorale call Sally Mullis\, Celebration Chorale Leadership Team President at (815) 739-6087\, send an email to thecelebrationchorale@gmail.com\, or visit their Facebook page at\, The Celebration Chorale.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/celebration-chorale-christmas-cantata-christmas-dreams/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
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SUMMARY:CASA's 9th Annual Whiskey\, Wine & Cheese
DESCRIPTION:Support CASA’s mission to advocate for and serve as the voice for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in DeKalb County by attending the 9th Annual Whiskey\, Wine\, & Cheese Holiday Open House. The evening will include a silent auction of live wreaths\, live music\, hors d’oeuvres\, fine spirits and the sharing of a CASA Story.\nNo tickets required; donations will be accepted at the door and throughout the evening. Can’t attend but still want to support CASA? Donate online at casadekalb.org/donate.\nLearn more at casadekalb.org/wwc.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/casas-9th-annual-whiskey-wine-cheese/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CASA DeKalb County%2C Inc.":MAILTO:casa@casadekalb.org
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SUMMARY:Tinsel N’ Tutu’s
DESCRIPTION:Join Dimensions Dance Academy for a magical night as Downtown DeKalb is transformed into a Wonderful Holiday Scene. . Dancers will be dancing live in the windows of 15 merchants. \nSeveral stores and restaurants/bars will be contributing to the fun by hosting such things as Santa\, pictures with the Sugar Plum Fairy\, henna\, refreshments\, live music\, merchant sales\, S’more roasting\, caroling\, face painting\, caricature drawing\, write a letter to Santa\, ornament making\, plus more being added! \nYou won’t want to miss out on this memory making event this holiday season!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/tinsel-n-tutus/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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