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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception for "How We Rebuild"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pick Museum of Anthropology for the opening reception of the exhibition “How We Rebuild.” Opening remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m. \nAfter conflicts have ended\, what does it take to recover the heartbeat of humanity? This penetrating and transformative photography exhibition draws from 12 years of work created by grant winners and finalists from The Aftermath Project\, a nonprofit organization committed to telling the other half of war stories\, after the conflicts have ended—what it takes for individuals to rebuild destroyed lives and homes\, to restore civil societies and to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling to create new avenues for peace. This exhibition is a program of ExhibitsUSA\, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts. \nImage credit: Sara Terry\, “Goldfish for sale…” \, Capljina\, Bosnia\, March 30\, 2004; digital print on aluminum\, 14 7/16 x 22 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/exhibition-opening-reception-for-how-we-rebuild/
LOCATION:NIU – Cole Hall 114\, DeKalb\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:2025 Food Truck Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Come out for lunch\, meet up with a friend or grab your afternoon pick-me-up from a variety of food trucks each Wednesday during the fall. \n\n\n\nLocal food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the MLK Commons on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nCAB will provide entertainment and fun\, including student performances. There will also be appearances from members of NIU Athletics. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-food-truck-wednesdays/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:MLK Commons\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Beginner Line Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Beginner lessons from 6-8pm  \n\n\n\nOpen dancing until 10pmEvery Wednesday\, unless noted on their calendar.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/beginner-line-dancing/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Denim & Diamonds Saloon\, 425 W State St.\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Vendors\, food trucks\, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods\, honey\, olive oil\, coffee\, handmade crafts\, and more! Browse the booths\, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian Theatre\, and grab a bite from your favorite local food trucks. \n\n\n\nCash\, credit\, and Link are accepted. They offer Link Match\, so Link card holders can purchase up to $50 worth of produce for just $25! Visit the Information Booth on market days for Link tokens and Link Match to use at qualifying vendors. \n\n\n\nLearn more at dekalb.org/dekalb-farmers-market.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-farmers-market-2025/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Van Buer Plaza\, 148-198 N 2nd St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Markets,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dekalb.org
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is presented by the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center in partnership with DeKalb area historic sites. Once a month\, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge\, and guests are invited to bring their lunch.  \n\n\n\nProgram descriptions can be found at ellwoodhouse.org and dekalbcountyhistory.org. \n\n\n\nMay 1 – 2025 Ellwood House Exhibit Preview \n\n\n\nJune 5 – The Interrelation of Art + History \n\n\n\nAugust 7 – Off to School: Then & Now at North Grove One-room School \n\n\n\nSeptember 4 – Remembering The GoodTymes: A Decade of Picnics \n\n\n\nOctober 2 – Historic Homes Tour Sneak Preview \n\n\n\nNovember 6 – Kernels of Corn: History of Cornsilk Magazine \n\n\n\nDecember 4 – The Heiress & the Interpreter: Investigating the ill-fated “Engagement” of Elise Ellwood to Said Kalil Haick\, July 1907
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/brown-bag-lunch-lecture-series/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb County History Center":MAILTO:info@dekalbcountyhistorycenter
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Swap
DESCRIPTION:It’s important to be responsible consumers and consider sustainability when we need new things. This Sustainability Swap\, monthly on the first Thursdays\, allows you to trade in your lightly used clothing for someone else’s\, as well as swap houseplants you might not want to care for. The houseplant portion of the swap is sponsored by Willrett Flower Company. \nFreshly washed clothing in adult sizes can be dropped off at the reference desk one week before the program. You’ll receive a ticket for every item you bring\, capped at 20 tickets. Bring your tickets to the program and spend them on new-to-you clothes! \nHouseplants of all kinds are welcome\, but please only bring pots that you are willing to part with. You do not need to drop your plants off in advance. This is a perfect opportunity to divide those overgrown houseplants and share tips with other plant lovers. No tickets are needed for plants. \nNo registration is required for this program. It is intended for adults. \nFor additional information\, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sustainability-swap/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Line & couples Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/line-couples-dancing/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Denim & Diamonds Saloon\, 425 W State St.\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rumble on the River 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers Presents Guerrero’s Internationals DeLucha Libre!Get your tickets for an action-packed night of wrestling!The gate is run by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce and will open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm! This special performance features Lucha Libre stars of Mexico with five high-flying\, hard-hitting matches and over twenty wrestlers! \n\n\n\nMexico’s version of professional wrestling (the term literally means free-style wrestling) is one of the country’s biggest spectator activities today\, eclipsed only in popularity by soccer. Characterized by colorful masks\, flamboyant personalities and a whole lot of Spandex\, it’s an edge-of-your-seat spectacle like no other and something that shouldn’t be missed.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/rumble-on-the-river-2025/
LOCATION:Carroll Memorial Park\, Park Ave & Madison St\, Genoa\, Illinois\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Genoa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@genoaareachamber.com ;
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SUMMARY:After-hours Concert: Music of the West African Kora
DESCRIPTION:Sean Gaskell brings music of West Africa to the library in an after-hours concert that features the kora\, a 21-stringed West African harp! \nSean studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia\, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. Sean has performed at over 400 libraries and a multitude of k-12 schools\, colleges\, universities\, and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada. \nThis event is free and open to all. No registration is required. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. It is graciously sponsored by Gretchen and Charles Moore. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/after-hours-concert-music-of-the-west-african-kora/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T153000
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SUMMARY:Volksfest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the 11th annual Saturday Craft Beer and Wine Tasting! \n\n\n\nCome on out for one of the best local festivals of the fall season. Craft beer brewers and wineries from within 60 miles of Genoa will be showcasing their best offerings for you to enjoy! \n\n\n\nFrom 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. your $35 ($40 if bought at the door) general admission ticket will get you samples from 20+ artisan beer and craft wine vendors\, live music from The Lennys\, and a great time for all! \n\n\n\nVIP event information\, please email kishvalleywander@gmail.com. VIP tickets will not be available at the door.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/volksfest-2025/
LOCATION:Carroll Memorial Park\, Park Ave & Madison St\, Genoa\, Illinois\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers":MAILTO:kishvalleywander@gmail.com
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