Chris Vallillo: Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois

DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, United States

Chris Vallillo performs his new one-man show, “Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years based on his experiences as a folklorist and songwriter in rural Illinois. Vallillo has spent the past 35 years documenting and preserving the heritage of Western Illinois: the land lovingly called Forgottonia. […]

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Family Fun Fest

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

Come join the summertime fun at Family Fun Fest in Hopkins Park on Wednesday, July 17th! This free-to-attend event is packed with family-friendly activities, swag, and giveaways for everyone to enjoy. Tamales Los Girasoles (formerly Tinez Tacos) will also be on site for a bite to eat. Meet and connect with local businesses and organizations […]

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Picnic at the Homestead

Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

From 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center welcomes the public to picnic on the historic grounds. Pack a blanket and picnic basket with food, and bring your family and friends to the Homestead, located at 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. Enjoy an evening of […]

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Jersey Brothers

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

The Jersey Brothers perform music from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and their contemporaries, with historical notes from the groups popular and on-going career. Seasoned performers, Norm and Randy Murray have appeared on the same bill as The Four Seasons, Johnny Rivers, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Diamonds, and Bill Haleys Comets. This event is […]

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