Join the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center for Soup-er Sundays to enjoy warm soup and interesting programs! See programming below: January 12 – “Bet-a-Million’ Gates: The Other Barded Wire Baron” Join Eric Krupa, the St. Charles History Museum’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, for a presentation on the cutthroat life and legacy of one of […]

Class VI’s quarterly tasting event has a date! Wine club members may enter at 12:00 PM at no charge. All others may enter at 1:00 PM for $10 at the door. With so many choices and complimentary bites, it is an event you will not want to miss!

Enjoy live music in the Prairie State Winery dining room on select weekends! View the schedule below. January 11- Ethan Larson January 12 – Cole Bandt January 25 – BB and the Billies January 26 – Steve Sharp

This Zoom virtual presentation by printmaking instructor Millicent Kennedy, will discuss recipes for making your own inks and printable dyes from natural dyes used specifically in screenprint, but also other printmaking methods, as well as share a presentation of the processes involved and completed work using these methods, including resists, printed mordants and mordant-dye pastes. […]

This talk by professor of art history Rebecca Houze considers the build environment of Yellowstone, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Parks, three of the earliest to be established in the United States. As unique expressions of national identity, the parks were designed into the landscape and promoted to tourists by the transcontinental railroad companies with sophisticated programs […]

Cheer on the NIU Men’s Basketball team at the NIU Convocation Center! Opponents are listed below: December 30 – NIU vs East-West University January 7 – NIU vs Kent State January 14 – NIU vs Miami January 18 – NIU vs Central Michigan January 25 – NIU vs Ball State January 28 – NIU vs […]

Don’t miss an exciting performance happening at NIU! NIU Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Conference (in Peoria) at the end of the month. Their entire concert program is music created by Black Composers, which is also going to be shared with the DeKalb community! NIU Wind Ensemble will be performing […]

Step into the magic of movie history as the Egyptian Theatre celebrates its 95th anniversary with a film series commemorating nine decades! Relive the golden age of Hollywood with classics like the screwball hilarity of Bringing Up Baby and the timeless romance of Casablanca. Experience edge-of-your-seat suspense with Rear Window and the satirical brilliance of Dr. Strangelove. Dive into the heart […]

Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the DeKalb Public Library. American Red Cross blood donors are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Right now, we’re urging donors to continue to help us strengthen the blood supply. Donors of all blood types […]

Associate professor of art history Sarah Evans will talk about British (currently living in India) contemporary painting, sculpture and installation artist Bharti Kher in this illustrated lecture. Location: Altgeld Hall 125 This lecture is in conjunction with the NIU Art Museum’s College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibition. The exhibitions and programs of the NIU […]

Cheer on the NIU Women’s Basketball team at the NIU Convocation Center! Opponents are listed below: December 20 – NIU vs Idaho State December 28 – NIU vs Viterbo University January 4 – NIU vs Ohio January 11 – NIU vs Western Michigan January 15 – NIU vs Miami January 25 – NIU vs Ball […]

During the month of January, Representatives from Northwestern Medicine’s Advance Care Planning & Medical Ethics department will assist adults in completing their Advance Care Directives at the DeKalb Township, free of charge. Advance Care Directives are legally-binding documents that communicate a person’s healthcare preferences and wishes in the event they are unable to communicate these […]

Join DeKalb County United for a meet & greet and open house! Learn more about the club, its mission, and how you can be part of the action. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Kids are welcome.

During the month of January, Representatives from Northwestern Medicine’s Advance Care Planning & Medical Ethics department will assist adults in completing their Advance Care Directives at the DeKalb Township, free of charge. Advance Care Directives are legally-binding documents that communicate a person’s healthcare preferences and wishes in the event they are unable to communicate these […]

Join the DeKalb Park District on Saturday, February 1st, in Hopkins Park, from noon to 3:00 pm for the 9th Annual Polarpalooza Winter Festival! Meet by the Hopkins Park Shelter for all the festivities. This is a FREE, snow or shine event that features: Hot ChocolateS’mores Roasting*Sled Dog DemonstrationsWinter HayridesWinter Craft Activities*Sledding *Some activities are […]