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On the Cover: The Artists of Oddball Art Labs’ Mobile Art Machine Digital collage assembled by David Metzger 1 Phil Seifritz society6.com/artofphilseifritz

11 Ken Simonsen psymonsenstudios.com

2 David Bremer davidwbremer.wixsite.com/ artist

12 Kimberly Love oceanidphotography.zenfolio. com

3 Amber Rose Lano facebook.com/amberrose.lano

13 Pamela Seatter pamseatter.myportfolio.com/art

4 Amanda Yaniz

14 Nakeeta Marie Brewer

5 Doug Hanson doughansonart.com

15 Chris Palm facebook.com/ChrisPalmArt

6 Nancy Guthrie

16 Sam Burt facebook.com/SamTheJam23

7 David Metzger facebook.com/WickedWhimsyStudio 8 John French 9 Mike Rende dangerousbrains.com 10 Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery funkyroosterstudios.com

17 Bruce Bachelder dangerousbrains.com 18 Barbara Grant grantviewstudio.com 19 Lance Doc Boucher 20 Lori Jackson

Rolling Their Own Now that smoking is banned from practically every public or commercial building, and all but about 15% of Americans have kicked the habit, what do we do with all those cigarette vending machines?

One idea was sparked in 1997, when artist Clark Whittington converted one into what he named the Art-o-mat®, a vending machine that dispensed original artwork mounted on blocks the size of a cigarette pack. Joining forces with other artists in Winston-Salem, NC they formed

the Artists in Cellophane, and launched a movement to encourage art consumption using relics from tobacco’s glory days.

Eventually this concept caught the attention of researchers David Metzger and Mike Rende at Elgin’s Oddball Art Labs, where they sought to replicate the experiment.

“Dave sent out an email to the group saying ‘we should do something like this.’ Mike found a working machine available for sale in Milwaukee. So, one

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car ride later and we had it in Mike’s garage waiting to be cleaned up and customized.”

about 2,000 of them. The blocks are supplied to any artist who wishes to participate.

With the help of Ken Simonsen, the team scrubbed off seventy years of nicotine stains from the old machine and cleaned and lubricated its internals.

Metzger designed graphics for the header including its new name, “The Mobile Art Machine.”

“Each artist gets their own channel, as long as they create at least 10 blocks,” staff of the Labs explained. “Customers will know the style and theme of the art they will get, but they will not know the exact image they will receive. Part of the fun is the surprise.”

“Ken applied the shiny red vinyl to the body and applied the graphics to the plexiglas with a couple of extra hands. It was also Ken’s idea to add the wheels on the bottom — they allow us to move it without emptying the machine.”

Only arcade-style tokens will work through the slot on the front, and they can be purchased from the host business wherever the machine is located. For each block purchased, the artist receives $2.50. The remainder of the proceeds is used to carry on the work of Oddball Art Labs, which produces exhibits, develops new art projects and donates to charity.

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There is also a Mystery Channel, which contains an assortment of unsold blocks from other channels that were cleared out for new art coming in. “You never know what you’ll get if you choose this channel, but it’s something that was almost sold out, so you know it’s going to be good.”

Need An Art Fix Back when these machines were found in every tavern, bowling alley, and bus station, the price was around 55 cents.

Now a pack of smokes costs at least six bucks down in tobacco country, and as much as $13 in Illinois and New York. At the Mobile Art Machine, the noncarcinogenic price-per-thrill is only five dollars.

More than twenty artists have “We want them to be affordcreated more than a dozen minable — worthy of an iature masterpieces each impulse buy. for dispensThis ing allows from the peoMobile ple Art who Mamay chine. never “We’ve have seen puracrylic chased original and waart to buy tercolor some at a paints, very affordink and able price.” charcoal drawings, Statisticalengravings ly, smokers Art and even tin tend to be less

by Sam the Jam. type photoeducated and graphs mountless affluent, and ed to the wood blocks.” the understated Instead of canvas, the “wood” is medium density fiberboard (MDF) and the team has cut out

message of the Mobile Art Machine is actually quite potent.

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people smile by getting something new that they might never have bought for themselves before. We’re spreading original art to people that may have thought art was too expensive, or out of reach, or just not for them. Changing that mindset, for us, is the success.” Caution: it can be habit-forming.

For this year’s gift-giving season, the Machine will have a “pre-wrapped” channel, so customers can buy a piece of art for a friend or family member and be just as surprised when the gift is opened.

Don’t worry, there aren’t any blocks of coal in there, “but there are a lot of amazing charcoal drawings by Jane Erlandson.”

To date, the Mobile Art Machine has served duty at the Martini Room, Side Street Studio Arts and the Blue Box Cafe.

It’s current location, including examples from the current lineup of artists, can be found at the Oddball Art Labs website.

Any artist wishing to contribute, or business interested in hosting the machine should contact the Lab at oddballartlabs.org or on Facebook. —JP

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“One of our driving goals is to get people to visit different businesses around downtown Elgin,” states one intrepid Oddball artist. “It allows the business to have something fun and entertaining for the customers without incurring any extra costs themselves. That’s why we wanted the Machine to be mobile, so we could Art by push it from business to business, Lance Doc Boucher. spreading our weird art everywhere.”

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Get to Know YOUR ESO Transforming the Symphony Experience

All You Wish For Rejoice!

Celebrating its 20th season of song, the Heartland Voices presents “This Christmastide: Rejoice!” a program of seasonal carols, featuring the world premiere of “Magnificat” by Donald Fraser, conducted by Dr. John Slawson.

Fraser is a celebrated conductor, composer of film scores and concert music, educated at the Royal College of Music in London. After an extensive career in the U.K. that spanned musical theatre, television, and studio recording, he moved to Chicago to become Music Director of the Illinois Chamber Symphony. He has appeared in Elgin with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin Master Chorale.

Elgin performances are Saturday, December 15th at 3pm and 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue.

All tickets are just $10 for the 3pm concert which features the Dundee Middle School Chorus.

Tickets for the 7:30pm concert are $20, seniors and children $15.

Sounds of the Season

Stephen Squires, conductor Catalina Cuervo, soprano Elgin Master Chorale Midwest Dance Collective An appearance by Santa Claus

Additional performances are Friday December 14, 7:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia, and Sunday December 16 at 3pm at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley. In lieu of tickets, a free will offering will be collected at these concerts.

Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony Stephen Squires Conductor Isabella Lippi Violin

More information and ticket sales are available online at www.heartlandvoices.org. For additional background on Donald Fraser, go to donaldfraser. com.

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Sounds of the Season

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The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) presents their annual musical holiday extravaganza, led by ESO Resident Conductor Stephen Squires, on Saturday, December 8 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center. In addition to the award-winning ESO, the concerts feature Catalina Cuervo, soprano, the Elgin Master Chorale, and the Midwest Dance Collective performing familiar holiday favorites.

The program also includes a sing-along and an appearance by a very special visitor from the North Pole. There is convenient free parking or $10 valet service. The concerts are sponsored

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free masterclasses at Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin provide new insights. This year, the ESO is proud to feature Music Director Andrew Grams and Principal Timpanist Bobby Everson as masterclass experts.

New this year is “Masterclass for Adults with Maestro Andrew Grams” Saturday, February 9, 1:00-3:00 pm at Gail Borden Library. Are you in a college or adult ensemble or performing as a soloist? Would you like an opportunity to receive feedback from renowned musician and conductor Andrew Grams? Here’s your chance! All instruments may apply. The application deadline is

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January 1, 2019. Applications can be found on the ESO website — ElginSymphony.Org under Education: Masterclass Opportunities.

There are no application fees.

Also new this season, the ESO will offer a timpani masterclass in S pring 2019 led by Robert “Bobby” Everson at Gail Borden in their beautiful Meadows Community Rooms.

There is always sufficient room for those interested in listening and learning along with the participants.

These masterclasses are free for both selected participants and the audience. They offer each musician an opportunity to refine his or her ensemble or solo performance. For the audience, the classes offer a chance to learn the various techniques and hard work that go into performance by skilled musicians.

Attendees walk away with a greater appreciation for the dedication of these talented performers and the teaching skill of the experts who lead the classes.

Chicago Ballet Conservatory presents the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, led by Stephen Squires, resident conductor, and professional dancers and actors from around the world.

Prepare to be captivated by this re-imagined holiday classic, filled with all of the traditional elements you’ve come to love, embellished with delightful surprises that are sure to enchant.

The ballet takes the stage Saturday, December 1 at 7pm and Sunday, December 2 at 2pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin.

Tickets start at $30 (discounts for children and seniors), available online at cbcnutcracker.com

Dala ECC Arts Center favorites Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala return with their gorgeous harmonies, inventive musicality and infectiously fun live concert experience! Drawing upon influences including The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala’s songs are catchy and insightful. Their signature lush vocals blend

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the direction of Chris Cherry, the mixed chorus will perform a wide breadth of choral music, including a special holiday-dedicated set, in this winter celebration of song.

Sheila and Amanda of Dala.

Amanda’s ethereal soprano with Sheila’s velvety alto, resulting in a sound best described as angelic. Read the interview with Dala’s Sheila Carabine on pp.

9-10 in this edition of BRAVO. See them in Elgin for one night only, Saturday, December 8 at 7pm in SecondSpace Theatre at the ECC Arts Center. Ticket are $35. (See below.)

the Blizzard Theatre.

Tickets for all of the ECC Music Department concerts listed above are $9 for adults, $7 for students. (See below.)

ECC Ensembles The Fall concert schedule for the musical ensembles of Elgin Community College kicks off with “The Joy of Song,” presented by the ECC Concert Choir Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30pm in the Blizzard Theatre. Under

The smooth sounds of jazz performed by the talented ECC Jazz Combo, under the direction of Shawn Maxwell, is an evening you don’t want to miss!

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Reserved seats to see this music legend perform live, Sunday, December 9 at 7pm in the Blizzard Theatre are $45, $55, $65.

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The ECC Concert Band, under the direction of Jim Kull, thrills audiences with a broad range of music in heart-stirring arrangements. December’s concert will feature holiday favorites to suit your festive mood, Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30pm in the Blizzard Theatre.

The ECC Steel Bands, under the direction of Steve Butters, always delight with an eclectic mix of calypso, reggae, rock and more. Original arrangements at past concerts have included works by Nirvana, Prince and The Beatles. Hear what they’ve been up to on Thursday, December 6 at 7:30pm in the Blizzard Theatre at ECC.

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Tickets for any of the above concerts can be purchased online at tickets.elgin.edu, or by phone at 847.622.0300, or visit the box office in Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Monday-Thursday, 12-6pm, Saturday 12-5pm, and 90 minutes before each performance.

Steve Earle and the Dukes Three-time Grammy®-winning singer/songwriter Steve Earle has been equally acclaimed as a folk troubadour, rockabilly raver, contemplative bluesman, honkytonk rounder, snarling rocker and even a bluegrass practitioner.

His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill and many more.

Backed by longtime band The Dukes, Earle will perform his acclaimed 1988 Copperhead Road album in its entirety plus songs from his most recent album, So You Wannabe An Outlaw.

Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve Poor Mrs. Claus! Santa, the reindeer, and all the caribou who live in the North have come down with a nasty case of the Candy Cane Flu. They are all much too sick to pull Santa’s sleigh full of toys. So, everyone at the North Pole, along with good little boys and girls everywhere, are counting on Mrs. Claus and her helpful elves to quickly find the right “Stand In’s” to get the job done.

Who will answer Mrs. C’s want ad and help save Christmas Eve?

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point of view. Meantime, Tony, who knows the Sycamores are right and his own people wrong, will not give her up, and in the end, Mr. Kirby is converted to the happy madness of the Sycamores.

Cast of “Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve.” Courtesy Fremont Street Theater Co. Find out at any one of six family-friendly performances of “Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve,” written and scored by Sue Mrotek, arranged by A.J. Braman, directed by Julie Price, and produced by Madeline and Rusty Franklin of Fremont Street Theater Company (FSTC). Performances will be at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm from December 7-16th.

Each Saturday 2pm matinee will be preceded by a free kids’ art workshop from 1-1:30pm, sponsored by Side Street Studio Arts. The 30-minute workshop is free with a child and adult ticket purchase, and kids must remain accompanied by parent or guardian over 18 (no drop-offs).

Registration for the workshop is required; contact Madeline Franklin, FSTC Artistic Director at madeline.franklin@ fremontstreettheater.com, or call 847.431.1084.

Tickets can be purchased at the door (30 minutes before show time) or online at fremontstreettheater.com.

You Can’t Take it With You At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, who are invited to eat cheap food, shows Alice that marriage with Tony is out of the question. The Sycamores, however, though sympathetic to Alice, find it hard to realize her

See this classic comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman performed by Upper School students in the Chapel at Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Rd, December 6-7 at 7pm and December 8 at 11am. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors and $5 students. For directions and more information, go to harvestchristianacademy. org or call 847.214.3500.

Mr. Capone’s Ultimate Christmas Party It is the coolest, craziest, most rock and roll Christmas Party ever and you are invited!

Last year the Law Tigers filled an entire trailer full of toys and food for our less fortunate local brothers and sisters in the Fox Valley and this year they are going to do even better. Thanks to your amazing donations hundreds of children woke up on Christmas morning to a wonderful toy and delicious holiday meal.

It will be an afternoon filled with cool people (all ages), food, drinking, great music, live guitar solos and so much more! Admission is FREE. Just bring an unwrapped toy and/or non-perishable food item Friday, December 21 at 2pm at Rochaus, 99 W. Main Street in West Dundee.

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by Vanessa Passo Two high school best friends who flourished into a duo of their own musical artistry are bringing their angelic harmonies and acoustic folk sound to the Elgin Community College stage on Saturday, December 8.

The Canadian female duo Dala focuses on sounds of acoustic folk and pop, while providing infectious energy at their live shows with inventive musicality. Since the 2002 debut of Dala, the duo has released five studio albums, toured across North America, and can add title of ‘Vocal Group of the Year’ to their accomplishments, awarded in 2018 by the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Their latest album, 2012’s Best Day, was “nominated for three Canadian Folk Music Awards: English Songwriter of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year and Producer of the Year,” according to the dalagirls.com website.

Dala’s Sheila Carabine has shared an inside scoop of where the duo began, how the journey’s been so far, and what the ECC

audience can expect from their appearance at the Arts Center on December 8th.

Who are the members of Dala and what are their ages?

Dala is best friends Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, and they’re old enough to agree to say that “age is just a number.

A number higher than 25”.

How long has Dala been a duo? When did it all begin?

Amanda and I met in high school, in our high school instrumental music class. Amanda played the bass clarinet and I played the trumpet. Our connection as friends was really solidified when we realized that we both loved the Beatles, and that our dads both played guitar and sang English and Irish folk songs. We officially started our duo about 16 years ago.

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How did Dala first begin as a female duo group?

We wrote a song together, using the four chords we collectively knew on guitar. Amanda was in art college at the time, moving in circles with other artists, singers and performers. This eclectic group would regularly host open mic shows at a small venue in Toronto called “Holy Joe’s.” We first started performing our original songs, plus some covers, at these monthly get togethers, back in 2002.

What singer/songwriter/ artist inspires the sound of the group?

Sheila Carabine.

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and Young. Canadian singer songwriter Jann Arden is also a big inspiration, because she manages to weave a lot of humor into her shows, while still managing to take herself and her audience to some truly vulnerable and moving places.

What was each woman’s background before becoming Dala? Was music always in your lives?

We both grew up in households where music was understood to be the truest and highest language of emotion.

Amanda’s whole family sings together at family gatherings.

Amanda is also a visual artist, having pursued sculpture and installation at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Aside from music, I have a passion for language and poetry, having pursued a Masters in English at the University of Toronto.

One of the highlights of our many years on the road would have to be our 2009 appearance at the Newport Folk Festival. It was the 50th anniversary of the festival, so the lineup of artists was especially star-studded. At one point we were backstage watching the Fleet Foxes (one of our favorite bands) perform, only to look around and see Joan Baez and Judy Collins greeting each other like old friends. Pete Seeger was chatting with Billy Bragg. Arlo Guthrie had just walked in. The whole experience was surreal. It was like we had died and gone to folk heaven.

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always so warm and ready to laugh, and open to following us wherever we go musically and emotionally. We have a lot of new songs, and we’re looking forward to sharing stories about our recent adventures.

Amanda has been writing the soundtrack for an indie film called Walk With Me, currently being shot in Brooklyn and set to be released in 2019. I’ve been writing music for a new project called “Kennedy Road”, with a debut album set to be released next year. It’s been really heartening to find that as we continue to be inspired by all these new opportunities, our connection as friends and our enjoyment of performing together as Dala has only gotten stronger. We have never felt more excited about our music, and we can’t wait to share that excitement with our fans in Elgin.

What has been one of your favorite memories of performing or touring?

What can the audience expect to see at your upcoming show on December 8th at Elgin Community College?

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Tickets for ECC Arts Center’s performance by Dala are $35.

Tickets for all performances at the ECC Arts Center are available online at tickets.elgin. edu or at the ECC Arts Center box office. Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m on Saturday. To purchase tickets by phone, call 847-622-0300.

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The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission: a Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2019 Events • The Elgin Literary Festival brought four featured speakers to the Hemmens Cultural Center for two days of free programing on the written word. The festival includes a poetry night, panels, and workshops for readers and writers.

with, chasing and popping bubbles. I can’t exactly remember these times but there are photos. There is a look of pure happiness and not a care in the world displayed on this young child’s face (my own). I want to capture that moment of joy in this sculpture and maybe I can go back to that place in my mind.”

Pamela Seatter’s new mural, “Stronger Together” can be seen in • The Elgin Fringe Festival the Centre of Elgin’s parking deck celebrated 5 years in September on the first floor. “This mural was with two weekends of perforinspired by the Women’s Marches mance and visual arts as well and the Me Too Movement. When I as the Family Fringe. attended the Women’s Marches in • Including a red-carpet arrival Chicago, I was surprised by what a and performances, finalist films positive and empowering experience from all over the world, and a it was to stand in solidarity with peolive performance by Chamber ple of all different ages, sizes, colors, Music on the Fox, the 10th year and socio-economic backgrounds in of Elgin Short Film Festival support of human rights. My mural The Shape of was a huge success with over depicts a diverse group of women’s Happiness 550 tickets sold. faces put together in the form of a

by Ben Pierce. quilt, making up the beautiful, and • Art Harvest entered its third powerful, fabric of society. Quilting, year as a celebration of public a traditional women’s art form, represents the art and the Halloween season. This event way we are connected by our common expewas the official unveiling of the two new riences. I hope to inspire women and girls to pieces of public art in downtown as well be confident and strong, to feel proud to share as a celebration of arts at DuPage Court their stories, and to know they are not alone. with arts and crafts, decorate your own We are Stronger Together!” pumpkin, face painting, haunted maze, and downtown business trick or treating.

Grants • Kwanzaa Celebration kicked off in December of 2017 at the Gail Borden Public Library with local organizations participating in the seven core principles of Kwanzaa and live performance by Kucha and Baba Tony. Kwanzaa is back this year on December 2nd from 2-4pm at the Gail Borden Public Library.

Public Art Two new pieces of public art were selected as part of the New Works program. The Call for Art brought back sixteen responses from all over North America in both 2D and 3D proposals. The ECAC awarded the honorariums to Ben Pierce and Pamela Seatter.

Ben Pierce’s “The Shape of Happiness” is located on Foundry Park and is a collection of stainless-steel circles with various finishes.

In speaking about the piece Ben said, “I was inspired by a childhood memory — playing

The ECAC awarded over $58,000 in grants to local artists and arts organizations for event programming such as children’s theater, original student-created opera, workshops, graphic novel printing and publication, and so much more.

What does 2019 look like? All of the programming we completed in 2018 will be back in 2019 starting with the Elgin Literary Festival on January 25-26, 2019. Two new pieces of public art will be selected in early spring for installation in the summer/fall. In addition to these programs, the ECAC will be rolling out a new grant as well as a new public art program. The Neighborhood Public Art Grant will allow neighborhood organizations to apply for matching funds to get a sculpture in their neighborhood. The Utility Box Wrapping Program will apply original artwork to utility boxes in the downtown. Be sure to check the website for the most up to date information on

Cultural Arts Commission Calendar Kwanzaa Celebration, Cultural Arts Commission Sponsored Event Join the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and the Gail Borden Library for a celebration of Kwanzaa! This free family-friendly event is a celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This event will be both educational and interactive with crafts for attendees to complete. The event will be at the Gail Borden Library on December 2nd. #ExploreElgin #KwanzaaCelebration #GetPrincipled

Elgin Literary Festival, Cultural Arts Commission Sponsored Event Save the date for the fourth-annual Elgin Literary Festival (ELF) on January 25 & 26, 2019 at the Hemmens Cultural Center. This event is for both readers and writers and features guest speakers, panels, and presentations. This event is free and open to the public. #ELF #forereadersandwriters

Side Street Studio Arts, Cultural Arts Commission Organizational Grant Recipient Side Street Studio Arts, located in the heart of downtown Elgin, will present monthly First Friday events through fall 2018. These events aim to draw positive attention and increased attendance to SSSA and the businesses and organizations of downtown Elgin, create reliable ongoing community events, and support area artists. #DowntownElgin #FirstFriday all things ECAC. http://cityofelgin.org/60/Cultural-Arts. You can also check our Facebook page for events and programing information. #supportthearts #ELF #EFFit #ESFF #publicart #getoutseeart #ExploreElgin

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Expression: The Way I Work

Not Your Hook Girl Listening to Emmy Linker’s music stream through your computer’s sound system, you’d assume it was made in a studio with high end gear, engineers and producers, backing vocalists and a band. You’d be wrong.

Great musicians — from Beethoven to Frank Zappa — have a gift of musical comprehension and memory. In Emmy’s case, “I can hear a song once, and the next time I hear it I know all the words.”

“I’m literally recording on my laptop,” she says.

That could explain how she was able to teach herself to play guitar and keyboard, write lyrics, sing, perform, and technically produce music at this level entirely by herself.

It’s a school-issued Chromebook that she bought for $90 after graduation. Using a library of lyrics stored in Google Drive, a couple of instruments and the recording tools available on soundtrap.com, she can write and record a song in one evening.

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“When I write songs, it happens right then and there. It’s always done that night. I feel like when I’m in that state of mind, whatever comes to my head, whatever sounds I want to hear, it has to all be right there.”

The technology makes it possible not only to capture these inpsirations spontaneously and develop them immediately, it’s also possible to publish the music instantly online. A less disciplined artist might be tempted to do that.

It’s the only way she works. “I like things to be done my way.

People say I’m a diva, but they got the wrong impression. I want it to be all on me. If I accomplish something, then I did it myself.

If I screw up, then it’s on me.”

Despite being self-taught to this point, Emmy isn’t opposed getting professional training.

She’s auditioning for a spot at the American Music and Drama Academy College and Conservatory in Los Angeles. “I just want

“I have a lot of material waiting to come out,” she says. “It’s unreleased because I’m a perfectionist. I just constantly go back and say ugh, that sounds weird ... gotta fix that.”

Emmy’s high standards are evident in the collection of recordings she has on Soundcloud. Her polished and graceful vocals are multitracked with layers of harmonies and backing parts, accompanied by chill R&B beats and grooves that make a very listenable set of commercial-sounding three minute tracks.

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Emmy during her award-winning performance at Festival of Creative Arts, October 20th.

to learn as much as I can and really be educated on the business of it. I feel like people won’t take you seriously unless you can prove you know enough.”

Unfortunately, she’s already had to face disrespect in the local music scene, particularly by older male artists interested in using her voice for backing vocals on their own projects.

“I’m not a hook girl, I’m an artist,” she told them. “I’m not just a voice for you to use on your song, to say whatever you want.

I want to sing what I write.”

That fierce independence comes through in the words to songs like “They Don’t” and “Serious” and her most played track “The Dopest,” all released in 2018.

She says her music also deals with relationships, emotional struggles and coming of age. “I feel like people can’t understand me, because I can’t put it into words. So I put it into my music the best I can. It’s my way of communicating with people: this is how I feel, take it or leave it.”

In person, she gives a confident, well-spoken and sincere interview. With her talent and looks, the strength of her individuality might be her most important asset in pursuing success in an incredibly competitive business.

“When they call me a hook girl and I say no, I’m different and I want to do things my way, they say that’s not how it works. I don’t care how they say it works, this is how I work.” —JP

they don’t even know me but they giving me that attention all these bitches I can’t get em out my mentions picking fights when that’s never been my intention and they don’t even know me but they’re telling all my stories bad type bitch you know that’s my category read my lips you’re a fake ass snitch all that extra shit is really starting to bore me talking down that’s a fat mistake all these randy people creeping on my page I got real numbers I got stats for days I’ll stay writing music y’all stay in my face so why you even take the time to say some’ every word’s a number on my income y’all the reason that I am who I am so mad I’m getting bigger but you’re helping the plan and they don’t even know me but they’re adding to my glory and they don’t even know me but they’re giving me that trophy bad type bitch you know so worried about what I say so concerned every day and I ain’t even asking for a break keep it coming all the haters can stay I got love for y’all regardless sending shots and I’m your target screenshots I’m just getting started paint your true colors I’m a fucking artist and they don’t even know me but they add into my glory and they don’t even know me but they’re giving me that trophy bad type bitch you know — Emmy Linker

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Wed.Nov.28 Terrifi c Twos 20 minutes of stories, interactive fingerplays and large-muscle activities. Registration required. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Training Information Session Training grants are available to help you get a job! Learn about WIOA services and the application process. This program is in a partnership with the Kane County Department of Community Reinvestment. For more information, call 630-966-1435, ext. 40078.

9.30a-11a, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See above. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix From Three to Six See 11/29. 10.30a-11a, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See above. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes Grades K-8.Students who need help with homework assignments can drop by to meet one-on-one with a volunteer. 3.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

BRAVO co-sponsored by the the Elgin History Museum and the Chicago Art Deco Society. PLEASE NOTE: This event is at GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, NOT AT THE MUSEUM. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info German Conversation Group Looking to refresh and even enhance that German you once knew?

Join the German Conversation Group, led by John Schwartz, who has lived and traveled extensively in Germany and taught German and other languages.

John will present articles and videos about Germany and German-speaking Europe to be viewed and discussed auf Deutsch in a friendly atmosphere. No registration. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club Join the Walking Book Club for a 45-minute walk, followed by a 45-minute

4.12 book discussion. November: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Nov.29 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/27. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and songs. As parents must remain in the building but do not need to attend this class, this is the first on my own library experience for children. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Studio 270 Volunteer Squad Help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other library related projects. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info City Council Meeting 5p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Ct 311 cityofelgin.org Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group Aprendices de todos los niveles participaran con otras personas que hablan espanol e Ingles como primer idioma. Learners of all levels participate in the sharing and exchanging of learning a new language with a native speaker. In English and Spanish. 6p-7p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime !30 minutos de cuentos, musica, rimas, manualidades y mucho mas para el disfrute de toda la familia! No necesita registrarse. Families who speak or are learning Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs together at our Spanish-language storytime.

This is also a great opportunity for children in the Dual-Language Program to practice using Spanish outside the classroom. This program in conducted entirely in Spanish. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Essential Oils 101: Holiday Make and Take Learn about Essential Oils and make a holiday gift for yourself or another. 6.30p-8p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Elgin and the Development of Art Deco Design One of the most curious episodes in the entire Art Deco story is the sudden appearance of high-style Parisian-inspired designs for watches, compact cases and other decorative items made in Elgin at the end of the 1920s. In this program, Robert Bruegmann, Editor of the Chicago Art Deco Society’s new book Art Deco Chicago: Designing Modern America, will explore design trends in Chicago from c.

1910-1960, the curious history of the term Art Deco and the unique place of Elgin in the larger story of mainstream modern American design. This event is

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party at Salon Couture. Every year we are thrilled to host this party for our customers and we once again look forward to seeing all of you to celebrate the holidays. Please save the date and scroll down to see the amazing offers we will have for you.

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Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homeschool Kids Explore: DIY Books Learn how to make your own book! 2p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Two Rivers Headstart: Child Health Talleres para ayudar a padres y guardianes a navegar la vida familiar.

En Ingles y espanol. En asociacion con Two Rivers Head Start. Workshops to help parents and guardians navigate family life. In English and Spanish. In partnerships with Two Rivers Head Start. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Baby Rhyme Time This storytime is for infants 0 - 11 months with an adult caregiver. Singing, clapping, simple stories and playtime for this 1/2 hour program. Attendance is limited. For the first week of registration only customers living within the Gail Borden Public Library District may register. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Kids Explore: DIY Books Learn how to make your own book. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab Art, tinkering activities and games will be available for creative play. 11/29 Team Building Marble Run. 12/06 Candy Cane Reindeer. 12/13 Clay Pot Snowpeople.

12/20 Indoor Snow Play. 12/27 2019 Calendar Craft 4p-5p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090

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Salon Couture Holiday Party Come one, come all to the annual holiday

States history. Sponsored by: Zion Lutheran Church of Elgin, Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders, Elgin City of Peace & Gail Borden Public Library 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Chicago Lighthouse This is a Parent networking group for families who have children ages 0-3 with visual impairments. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Government 101 How does our government - local, state, and national - work? Find out each month how different elected offices function, and what they can do for you. Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin Ramirez is your guide for this non-partisan,

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No Shushing Movie Fridays Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol(1986, PG). Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly, casual setting. Chatting and snacks from home are welcome.

This program welcomes people of all abilities. Please contact the library one week in advance if you need accommodations. No registration.

10.30a-12.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

educational, series. It’s all the fun the Constitution Test leaves out!

7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Access Series 11/29 - Tables.

Learn how to sort and filter data in an Access table, modify a table design, import data, and link tables together in a relationship in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info New Holland Dragon’s Milk Pairing Dinner Five course dinner, paired with specialty brews. Reservations and deposit required. 7p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. $50 + tax and tip

Fri.Nov.30 Benefi t Concert for Ronald McDonald Charities Uncle Will opens, followed by The Eddie V Band and Ambrose King & the River Rats close out this evening of great music for a great cause! Every penny is donated to RMHC! All musicians are donating their talents for this event!! Help us help the families!! Raffles, prizes and silent auctions! Gifford’s Kitchen & Social, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com Baby Rhyme Time See 11/29.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones 15 minutes of short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, music and a movement activity followed by a 15 minute play period. For children 12-23 months with parent or adult caregiver. Registration required.

Please call our Registration Desk at 847-429-4597. Please sign up for only one of the time slots offered so that as many of our customers as possible can enjoy our programming. During the first week of registration only customers living in the Gail Borden Public Library District may register.

Registration for customers outside of the library district begins the following Monday. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue

will be about 30 to 35 Wines available for tasting. If you purchase anything that is being sampled at the event, you will receive $25 Gift card of Otter Creek Wine & Spirits which is valid for in store purchase in future. Call for tickets. 6.30p, Porter’s Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd 847.931.2950 porterspubelgin.com. $25 Piano Trio Recital 7p, ECC Room H122, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 elgin.edu

Baby & Toddler Playgroup Calling all babies and toddlers! Come to storytime, then stay and play! This is a hands-on, age appropriate playgroup is a great place to spend some quality time with your little one and connect with other adults. A variety of toys will be offered in this non-structured playtime. No registration. Ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. 10.45a-11.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Dickens in Dundee Dickens in Dundee was formed in 1988. It began as a small community gathering, with caroling and the search for Tiny Tim’s crutch in local stores. With the support of local businesses, this event has grown significantly and attracts people from all over the Dundee area.

This year’s 31st annual Dickens in Dundee will take place in East Dundee on Friday, November 30th, with a parade to follow on Saturday, December 1st. The weekend kicks off each year on the first Friday in December, with tree lighting ceremonies in both East and West Dundee. Residents and visitors stroll through downtown East and West Dundee to see local merchant’s windows “come alive” during Living Windows. Saturday begins with the cornerstone event: the Spirit of Christmas Parade. The parade begins at Second Street in West Dundee and travels across the Main Street Bridge into East Dundee, ending near the Dundee Township Visitors Center (The Depot) on River Street. Other popular events include Gingerbread House Making, Festival of Trees, Santa’s Petting Zoo and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus himself! Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches! 6p-10p, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847.426.2255 www.dickensindundee.org Annual Wine Tasting Come join us for the Annual Red Wine tasting event at Porter’s Pub in Elgin. There

Teenage Bottlerocket, Tightwire, The Usuals, Three To Go A stellar night of punk rock featuring Teenage Bottlerocket with special guests Tightwire, The Usuals and Three To Go. This is an All Ages event. 7p, Legit Dogs & Ice, 51 S. Grove Avenue 708.738.8306 putithereproductions. brownpapertickets.com. $18 Friday Jackson 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com.

No Cover Covington Groove An ever growing collective of professional musicians whose purpose is to spread the joy and energy of good music. 8.30p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com.

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Sat.Dec.1 Art for All Annual Winter Show Come and enjoy Art for All’s Annual Winter Art Show at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin throughout the month of December 2018. This special event feature recent creations from the members of Art for All. These artists work in a wide variety of mediums including oil paintings, watercolors, three-dimensional pieces, collage, photography, digital painting and mixed media. Art for All member artists will submit a single favorite piece for the exhibit which will be judged by a professional in the field of art. Cash prizes provided by Art for All will be awarded. This further ensures that AFA artists are submitting their best, thus making this a very special exhibit. Art for All extends an invitation to all to experience the show, which will be appropriate for all ages. Take a stroll through the

4.12 exhibit, enjoy the artwork, and find your personal favorites. The majority of these are available for purchase through direct communication with the artists. 9a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info. Free City Skate Please contact the Parks and Recreation Information Line DAILY for updated ice conditions at City Skate, 847-931-6140 or visit our website at www.cityofelgin.org.

Please note that no hockey playing is allowed at City Skate. This includes skating with a hockey stick. 9a-9p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org English for the Workplace: Power Pronunciation Improved pronunciation can help grow confidence, make communications more effective and possibly lead to a better job. Mejorar la pronunciacion puede aumentar la autoconfianza, ayudar a tener comunicaciones mas efectivas, puede resultar en un mejor trabajo. 10a-1p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Story Hour Saturday: Traditions Come visit the beautiful Elgin Public Museum for this children’s program, held every first Saturday of the month. Kids will spend a fun and relaxing hour with our educators, listening to fantastic, themed stories.

There is no charge for this program, but donations are always welcome.

We hope to see you there! 11a-12p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org Magical Christmas Days & Breakfast with Santa Join us at Santa’s Village Amusement Park for our Magical Christmas Days! Come see more than a half million lights and special seasonal entertainment PLUS rides, animals, holiday shopping, special treats, and more! Make everlasting memories with the family this holiday season! 12p, Santa’s Village Amusement Park, 601 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee 847.426.6751 santasvillagedundee.com. Call for info.

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Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit Welcome Baby! Bring baby and baby’s new library card to this class designed especially for Baby’s First Library Card holders. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! For babies up to six months old and their parents. Registration preferred. 1p-2p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Kids Day at Side Street Studio Arts As part of our Community Moves arts education and outreach program, Side Street Studio Arts hosts seasonal make-and-take arts events for children and their grown ups that are free and open to the public. In this open house environment, families are welcome to spend time at Side Street, visiting various art-making stations, making work of their own to take home, and just simply explore the gallery.

2p-6p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. Free

Medios Sociales Aprenda sobre Facebook, Instagram y Snapchat. 1.30p-3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411

EPD’s Winter Open House More information to follow - save the date! 2p-4p, Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org

19 Downtown Neighborhood Association features an indoor holiday craft market, food trucks, music, carriage rides, a live nativity and more! Tree lighting ceremony follows at 6:00 PM behind city hall. 2p6p, Downtown Elgin, DuPage Court 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com Dinner with Santa Families can come meet Santa and have dinner for an evening of Holiday fun. Geared for children ages 2-12 and parent or guardian. A craft table and visit with Santa will be available through out the evening. Register by December 1st. 6p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.531.7000 centreofelgin.org. $8-15

Winter Wonderland This event, sponsored by the

Elgin Haunted Holiday Ghost Tour and Pub Crawl Catch some Christmas “spirits” with us on our Elgin Haunted Holiday Ghost Tour and Pub Crawl. Cozy coach bus & BYOB. We will have ghost stories of local haunted sites, treats, trivia giveaways, pub stops and more! Leaves from EPH. 21+ 6p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 773.733.2711 chicagohauntings.com. $28 Tree Lighting Ceremony Join Mayor Kaptain and members of city council as they welcome Santa and light the holiday tree. 6p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Gabe Hirst Gabe Hirst, guitar player, is back this coming Friday, Dec 1st at 7PM. Join us for lovely tunes and fantastic cocktails! No cover. 7p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No cover Music Technology Workshop Become a complete musician by getting familiar with music technology: mixers, microphones, headphones and more. Presented by Ronald Rousseau. Free raffle at the end of the session! 7p-9p, Church of God 7th Day Elgin, 270 E. Chicago Street 847.697.0096 Sounds of the Season Join friends and neighbors at the historic home of Brian Pinon & Christen Harvey to celebrate the holiday season. The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Sterling Brass Quintet will perform holiday favorites. Wine and gourmet treats will be served. 7p, Pilson-Harvey Home, 722 Douglas Avenue sounds_2018.eventbrite.com. $10-30 The Nutcracker Chicago Ballet Conservatory presents the holiday favorite The Nutcracker featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra led by Stephen Squires, Resident Conductor, and professional dancers and actors from around the world.Prepare to be captivated by this re-imagined holiday classic, filled with all of the traditional elements you’ve come to love embellished with delightful surprises that are sure to enchant. Chicago Ballet Conservatory brings dreaming in color to Elgin this holiday season! Professional Guest Artists: Alexandre Hammoudi (Soloist with ABT), Abigail Simon (Formerly with ABT and Joffrey), Roger Hendricks Simon (veteran Actor/ Director of stage and screen), Raoni Xavier (Bolshoi Brazil), Malachi Squires. 7p-9.15p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 630.893.1444 cbcnutcracker.com

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FEED.whereisbravo EAST SIDE Baker Hill Restaurant 1279 Dundee Ave. Beef Villa 1055 Dundee Avenue Blue Kangaroo Coin Laundry 464 Summit Street Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Ave Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Avenue Jewel-Osco 1040 Summit Street Olde Towne Inn 412 Bluff City Boulevard Superior Homes Team Realty 1173 Dundee Ave. Tri-City Animal Hospital 790 Summit St. Willow Lake Estates* 161 West River Road

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Gallery 73 S. Grove Avenue Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Imago Creative Studios 216 Prairie Street Kellenberger Auto Service 217 Symphony Way Law Offices of Shirley Sadjadi 169 E. Chicago St. Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn 20 S. Spring St. Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St. Pastigel Bakery 154 E. Chicago St. Razor Heads Barber Shop 18 S. Spring Street Rediscover Records 9 S. Spring Street Senior Services Associates 205 Fulton Street Side Street Studio Arts Gallery 15 Ziegler Court

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Soulful Sparrow 10 Douglas Avenue

Arabica Cafe* 59 Douglas Ave

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Associated Bank 16 N. Spring Street Blue Box Cafe 176 E. Chicago Street Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way Danny’s on Douglas* 231 Douglas Avenue Domani Cafe 109 E. Highland Avenue Dog’s Paw Brewing Co. 74 S. Grove Avenue Downtown Neighborhood Association* 31 S. Grove Avenue #100 Dream Hall at 51 51 S. Grove Avenue Elgin Antiques & Uniques 207 E. Chicago Street Elgin ArtSpace Lofts 51 S. Spring Street Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division Street Elgin Books & Coffee 66 S. Grove Ave. Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago Street Elgin Symphony Orchestra 20 Dupage Court

Alexander’s Cafe 1725 N. State Street Bender Dental Care 217 N. McLean Blvd.

Big Skillet Restaurant 90 Tyler Creek Plaza Big Apple Bagels* 561 N. McLean Boulevard Clean Vistas Laundromat Tyler Creek Plaza D Hangout Bar and Grill 550 S. McLean Boulevard

Judson University (Commons & Library) 1151 N. State Street Metra Rail Big Timber Station 2025 Big Timber Road Paul’s Family Restaurant 1300 Lawrence Avenue Presence St. Joseph Hospital 77 N. Airlite Street Sirin Dentistry 1 Crescent St. State Street Market Shops 701 N. State St. Walnut Speakeasy 214 Walnut Avenue

Emmett’s Brewing Company 128 W. Main St., West Dundee The Manor Restaurant 425 E. Main St., East Dundee Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee Pampered Pet Services 1050 Dundee Ave.

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1710 Professional Building 1710 N. Randall Road Advocate Sherman Hospital 1425 N. Randall Road Candlewood Suites 1780 Capital Street Comfort Suites 2480 Bushwood Drive Elle Salon 2490 Bushwood Drive Jimmy’s Charhouse 2290 Point Boulevard Panera Bread 2484 North Randall Road Physician’s Immediate Care 2490 Bushwood Drive Porter’s Pub 1250 Bowes Creek Road Rakow Branch, Gail Borden Library 2751 W. Bowes Road

Starbucks 2480 North Randall Road

Grumpy Goat Tavern 875 Sports Way

Village Pizza and Pub 2496 N. Randall Road

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 800 N. State Street

Woodman’s Market (C’Ville)* 2100 Randall Road

Hampton Inn 405 Airport Road

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Holiday Inn Express 495 Airport Road

East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

1600 Professional Building 1600 N. Randall Road

Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard

Highland Ave Church of the Brethren 783 W. Highland Ave.

The Dundee Depot 319 N. River St., East Dundee

The Uncommon Palate 316 N. River St., East Dundee

Rookie’s All-American Pub & Grill 2486 Bushwood Drive

Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave.

Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee

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Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr.

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Booker’s Bar & Grill 420 N. McLean Boulevard Cleveland Veterinary Clinic 400 N. McLean Boulevard Stanley’s Ale House 335 N. McLean Boulevard Starbucks 338 S. Randall Road

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December 2018 Cruisin’ Classics 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin. com. No cover

Sun.Dec.2 Girl Up Come to our first meeting where girls unite to change the world. 1p-3.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Kwanzaa Stories and Celebration Join the Elgin Cultural Arts

Commission and the Gail Borden Public Library for Kwanzaa Stories & Celebration on Sunday, December 2nd, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The event, celebrating the 7 core principles of Kwanzaa, will take place in the Lobby and Meadows Community Rooms at the library. This free and family friendly event will include entertainment, music, food and activities!

2p-4p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Nutcracker See 12/1. 2p-4.15p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 630.893.1444 cbcnutcracker.com MOOR Album Release Party It’s a celebration.

Come have a drink and relax as we listen to the anticipated album M.O.O.R (Music Of Our Religion),from Elgin il’s PMG (Protential Media Group). Everyone who attends this event will receive a special

Info@elginliteracy.org www.elginliteracy.org 847-742-6565

21 gift from us to you. Thank you in advance. WE LOVE YOU, AND THROUGH UNITY WE WILL SUCCEED. 3p-7p, Stanley’s Ale House, 335 N. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.468.8022 protentialmediagroup@gmail.com

Mon.Dec.3 STEAM Storytime This storytime explores all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The first half is stories and songs, then kids will explore the topic using hands-on activities that enhance the concepts introduced during the program. Please register. You will be automatically registered for entire 6-week series. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe/Cafe en Espanol Intermediate-level participants will practice structured and spontaneous conversations in Spanish. Participants also will learn vocabulary. Participantes de nivel intermedio practican respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en espanol con fluidez y hablando con gente que hablan espanol como primer idioma.

12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 11/28. 3.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29. 3.30p-4p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Photoshop 101: Xmas Cards Learn how to use Photoshop to make your own awesome Christmas cards. 4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 4p6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Volunteer Tutor Training Dates at Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin Volunteer Tutor Training is offered several times per year at a variety of locations. You must start with Part A and it must be completed in person. Information about on-line training options will be provided at the Part A training session.

Our current training schedule is below. New training dates and times are posted on our website as they are confirmed. Advanced registration is required at least 48 hours prior to each training session.

January 2019

Sew Much Fun Come learn how to hand-sew simple projects! Please reserve the following dates for Sew Much Fun: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 15. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Intro to 3D Design - A Family Workshop Special In this workshop adults will work together with aspiring young family members to learn the basics of 3D printing to create a holiday project. Ages 8+.

Creations will be printed and picked up later. 5.30p7p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Chief’s Monthly Community Meeting Meet with command staff and talk about community issues.

6p-7.30p, Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Avenue 311 elginpublichouse.com

*Part A - Saturday, January 5, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Grove Room Part B - Wednesday, January 9, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grove Room Part C - Saturday, January 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Grove Room Part D - Wednesday, January 23, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 2nd Floor Conf. Room There is a $35 fee to help cover the cost of materials and a background check.

No prior teaching or tutoring experiences is needed! You do not need to know another language to become a tutor. We teach using English. We'll train and guide you through the tutoring process. Must be at least 18 years old.

Meditation Please join us for a free, non-denominational, candlelight meditation in our beautiful, historic stained-glass sanctuary. A regular meditation practice has so many benefits: increase positivity, happiness, energy, calmness; reduce stress, anxiety,

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9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society This is the monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society, followed by a festive holiday luncheon. 9.30a-1p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

depression, anger, confusion; improve concentration, focus, self-awareness, clarity; decrease pain, inflammation, heart rate, blood pressure. Donations welcome and encouraged. 6p-6.30p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 630.886.8823 fcc-elgin.org. Free Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

6p-6.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Panera Milk & Cookie Storytime The Gail Borden Public Library and Panera Bread are partnering to sponsor this program to be held at Panera Bread. Your preschooler will enjoy stories read by a ReaderShip storyteller, followed by a milk and cookie snack compliments of Panera. Stay for a craft. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Panera Bread, 369 Randall Road, South Elgin 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wonderful Ones See 11/30.

6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wonderful Ones See 11/30.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Drop By Game Design (High School) We’ll be making games using Bitsy and Twine 2. Whether you want to learn about these programs for the first time or whether you are continuing work on a project, feel free to drop in. We’ll have some laptops available on a first come first serve basis.

6.30p-7.30p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

1, 2, 3 Go! See 11/27. 10.15a-10.45a, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Poetry Writers Workshop Come share your love of poetry! This is a group for local poets to share what they have written. Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and songwriter, will facilitate.

No registration. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Planning and Zoning Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Writers Critique Group This will be a critique group where writers can read each other’s work (poetry, short stories, novellas, novels, etc) so they can get an honest evaluation of its merits and receive constructive advice on how to improve and polish their work for ultimate publication. Writers will need to do at least one critique for another writer in order to have their own work reviewed. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fresh Baked Savory Winter Popup This is a popup event not to be missed! Multiple vendors and restaurants and vendors will be participating in this week-long lunch and dinner extravaganza featuring Habibi’s Mediterranean, Mole Pazole, and Guiso Puerto Rican Specilaties. These vendors will be serving authentic Mediterranean, Mexican, and Puerto Rican food. Continues thru 12/11.

11a-7p, Dream Hall at 51, 51 S. Grove Avenue 866.376.7409 dreamhallco. com Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup An inclusive playgroup for children who currently receive therapy services or may benefit from therapeutic play, ages 0 - 5. This unique playgroup offers opportunities for children to focus on developmental play while families meet and find support.

11a-11.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Alcohol Ink Painted Coasters Create

coasters using alcohol ink. Keep or give as a gift this holiday season.

R 1p-3p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help Job Search & Resume HelpDrop in for one-on-one assistance with your job search. Receive help with your resume, cover letter, completing online applications, and more. *Schedules occasionally change. Please check www.gailborden.info/events for specific locations and times. This program is in partnership with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment. For more information, call 630-844-8768. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cocoa with a Cop This fun, exciting and unique event brings EPD officers and the community together over a delicious and complimentary cup of McDonald’s Hot Chocolate to build relationships and have fun.

2.30p-3.30p, McDonald’s Restaurant, 1165 N McLean Blvd 311 cityofelgin. org South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club Kids are invited to hone their chess skills. Beginners are welcome. Intermediate or Advanced players can play opponents or work on chess puzzles.

4.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

4.12 a reality. This class will explore the minimum down payments necessary, credit requirements, affordability, and the different rules for purchasing different types of vacation/second homes. Note: This is not a class on buying or owning time shares. Register online anytime before class starts.

6.30p, ECC Room G22, 1700 Spartan Drive elgin.edu/ce. $19 Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org ECC Concert Choir: The Joy of Song Under the direction of Chris Cherry, the ECC Concert Choir will perform a wide breadth of choral music, including a special holiday-dedicated set, in this winter celebration of song. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $7-9

Wed.Dec.5 Terrific Twos See 11/28. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/28. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix From Three to Six See 11/29. 10.30a-11a, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 5p-7p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Terrific Twos See 11/28. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 6p-6.30p, Center of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 311 cityofelgin.org

Homework Heroes See 11/28.

3.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Terrific Twos See 11/28. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/English Conversation Group Practice having everyday conversations in English, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence with a tutor from the Literacy Connection. No registration. Practica conversar en ingles, mejora tu pronunciacion y adquiere confianza con un tutor del Literacy Connection. No hace falta inscribirse.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Human Relations Commission 6.30p-7.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Purchasing a Second or Vacation Home This one-session, 90 minute class held at ECC explains the best way to purchase your own vacation home or second home. Learn the guidelines that banks require to make owning your vacation/second home

Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Liquor Commission 4.30p-5.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Special Committee of The Whole Meeting Budget Discussion 5p-8p,

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December 2018 Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Ct 311 cityofelgin.org Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 11/28. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 11/28. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Adult 3D Printing Design Series 12/5 - Basics. Are you curious about the new wave of 3D printing?

Join us to learn about the basics of this exciting technology and get some hands on experience by creating your own object for printing! 12/12 - Intermediate. The second class in the series will expand on the tools in TinkerCAD while creating a box with a secret compartment. 12/19 - Advanced. In this 3D printer design class we will be exploring how to

create objects without instructions. We will be using problem solving and our imaginations to fix and create everyday objects. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

23 5th at 7PM. We are happy to present for the first time Fractal Art by Geo Netique. What’s fractal art?

Fractal art is a form of algorithmic art created by calculating fractal objects and representing the calculation results as still images, animations, and media. Complimentary snacks at 7pm. Holiday Cheer Martini Flight specials. 7p-9.30p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin. com. No cover

Gallery Night: Fractal Art by Geo Netique Join us for Gallery Night - Art Show on Wednesday, Dec

Fremont Street Theater Company’s R.A.T.E.!! (Raising Awareness Through Theater Expression!!) & Jem ‘N Friends with Side Street Studio Arts & Bravo Magazine Fremont Street Theater Company’s R.A.T.E.!! (Raising Awareness Through Theater Expression!!)

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Illinois Hieroglyphics: A Detective Story from Early Illinois Indigenous History Locked away in a museum in Paris, are four art objects associated with the Native peoples of Illinois. Among the most stunning examples of Native American art from any period, these painted hide robes are especially valuable because of their age. Collected sometime in the late 1600s or early 1700s, the large robes are decorated with geometrical and abstract designs, tantalizing clues about the people who made them - yet, in many respects, the hides have long been a mystery. Although certain features of the hides imply much about their identity, the specific circumstances of their origins in the Illinois Country are not known. Consequently, historians have not been able to discern what sorts of stories these hide robes can tell us about the past. 7p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. Free ECC Concert Band: Holiday Traditions The ECC Concert Band, under the direction of Jim Kull, thrills audiences with a broad range of music in heart-stirring arrangements. December’s concert will feature holiday favorites. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets. elgin.edu. $7-9 Disney Trivia Night Free to play! Win $$ off your bill and other prizes. Table reservations recommended. 8p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. Free

Thu.Dec.6 Device Advice Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smartphone, or eReader? Bring your questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help. 9.30a-11.30a, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/27. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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fund selection, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring. Please register. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Access Series 12/6 - Queries.

Learn how to create queries to extract meaningful data from your database to meet your requirements in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homeschool Kids Explore: Electricity Learn about electricity and complete electrifying science experiments! 2p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Kids Explore: Electricity Learn about electricity and complete electrifying science experiments. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 5p-7p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Go Bilingual Craft : Rebosos Join us in learning to make the traditional Reboso, a Reboso craft will also be available for Children. Materials will be provided. Acompananos para aprender hacer el tradicional Reboso, una manualidad de Reboso tambien estara disponible para los ninos. 6p8p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 11/29. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info CANC Citizenship Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadania See 11/26. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Do-it-Yourself DIY Investing This DIY session is ideal for anyone from age 8 to 80 who would like to start investing or would like to manage your own portfolio. Financial planner Keith Rauschenberger will show you how to create a diversified, low cost, tax efficient, index fund portfolio. Specific topics will include asset allocation,

You Can’t Take it With You Classic comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, performed by the Upper School. See description, p. 8. 7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.org. $5-10 ECC Steel Bands: Soul of Steel The ECC Steel Bands, under the direction of Steve Butters, always delight with an eclectic mix of calypso, reggae, rock and more. Original arrangements at past concerts have included works by Nirvana, Prince and The Beatles. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $7-9

Fri.Dec.7 Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve Enjoy this fun-filled holiday musical presented by the Fremont Theatre Company, just just right for the whole family. For more information, call Madeline Franklin at 847-431-1084.

See p. 7 for description. 7p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 8th Floor 847.431.1084 fremontstreettheater.com. $6 You Can’t Take it With You See 12/6.

7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.org. $5-10 The Moods Award-winning recording and performing artists. 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com.

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interesting instruments. 2p-3p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

English for the Workplace: Power Pronunciation See 12/1. 10a-1p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Lunch and Learn Annette from Passionette Palate is passionate about providing encouragement, support & nourishing recipes as you invest in your health so your body can shine.

This class will be informative, practical, and delicious! You will learn how to cook a variety of healthy side dishes from an expert, sample those dishes, and go home with recipes AND a grocery list! Just in time for holiday cooking. 10.30a-12p, Dream Hall at 51, 51 S. Grove Avenue 866.376.7409 dreamhallco.com. $65 You Can’t Take it With You See 12/6.

11a, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.org. $5-10

Creativity Lab See 11/29. 4p-5p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Annual Holiday Tea at the Museum Nancy Koutis brings the tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to life at the annual Holiday Tea. Exceptional holiday refreshments table and joyful music of the season. 1p-3p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org Pop-up Holiday Card Create a unique holiday pop-up card. There will be a Cricut device demo. 1p-3p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Tiempo de Prica See 12/1. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Windows 10 Una introduccion a los sistemas de Windows 10. 1.30p-3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info La Posada En la Biblioteca / La Posada At the Library Celebra con manualidades, cuentos, refrigerios y villancicos con el coro Genesis de la Iglesia Saint Lawrence. Este programa sera en espanol. No necesita registrarse. 2p-4p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Elgin Symphony Orchestra ~ Sounds of the Season~ Main Stage Stephen Squires, conducto; rElgin Master Chorale; Soloist Catalina Cuervo. Bring the entire family and create joyful holiday memories together at ESO Sounds of the Season. The concerts include performances by the Elgin Master Chorale & Catalina Cuervo, performing familiar holiday favorites.

The program includes a sing-along and an appearance by a special visitor from the North Pole. Concerts are approximately two hours long, including a 25 minute intermission.

2.30p-5p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org Dala Arts Center favorites Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala return with their gorgeous harmonies, inventive musicality and infectiously fun live concert experience!

Drawing upon influences including The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala’s songs are catchy and insightful. Their signature lush vocals blend Amanda’s ethereal soprano with Sheila’s velvety alto, resulting in a sound best described as angelic. See interview in this month’s issue, p. 9. 7p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin. edu. $35 Elgin Symphony Orchestra ~ Sounds of the Season~ Main Stage

Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve See 12/7. Free art workshop 1-1.30p for kids, accompanied by parent or guardian. See p. 17 for full details.

2p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.431.1084 fremontstreettheater.com Music in the Stacks: Five Reed Quartet The Five Reed Quartet, a four person ensemble, featuring a BB clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and contrabass clarinet, will perform festive tunes and talk about their

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Arts Center favorites Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala return with their gorgeous harmonies, inventive musicality and infectiously fun live concert experience!

Drawing upon influences including The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala’s songs are catchy and insightful. Their signature lush vocals blend Amanda’s ethereal soprano with Sheila’s velvety alto, resulting in a sound best described as angelic.

The Everly Set

Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.

This sparkling salute to The Everly Brothers stars acclaimed New York singer-songwriters Sean Altman (Rockapella founder, Carmen Sandiego theme song composer) and Jack Skuller (winner of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Holly Prize for songwriting). The performance contains a range of hits (“Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Let It Be Me”), rarities and Everly-influenced classics—all sung with the iconic and pristine Everly harmonies.

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Sugar & Spice: A Holiday Burlesque Review Chicago Burlesque Showcase returns to Side Street Studio Arts with some Sugary and Spicy holiday fun! Featuring burlesque performances by:Ammunition;Brad French;DivaLa Vida;Mo Less;Ms. B LaRose Entertainment;Slightly Spitfire.Hosted

by MsPixy Productions with Giant Martini! 10p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $20 donation

Sun.Dec.9 Brunch with Santa Reservations are recommended. 10a-1p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

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Holiday Nature Arts and Crafts Enjoy the festive atmosphere at Dundee’s first and only environmental center. Local artisans and crafters with a nature or natural theme - show and sell items for the tree hugger on your list (and everyone else too).

Homemade cookies, evergreen arrangements, and Friends of the Fox River calendars are also featured.

12p, Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee 815.356.5535 friendsofthefoxriver.org. Free Family Author Day Stop by for storytime fun featuring books by favorite children’s author Anna Dewdney and learn about the annual Anna Dewd-

A Night of Christmas Music It’s the holiday season and time for Murna Hansemann’s annual Christmas concert. Murna will be performing, along with guest artists Rise Jones, Solange Sior and Franco Martorana.

There will be special music by the Salvation Army Brass Ensemble. A reception will follow the event. A freewill offering is optional. For information, contact Murna Hansemann. 5p, Evangelical Covenant Church, 1565 Larkin Avenue 847.742.6431 Steve Earle and the Dukes Copperhead Road 30th Anniversary Tour Three-time Grammy-winning singer/ songwriter Steve Earle has been equally acclaimed as a folk troubadour, rockabilly raver, contemplative bluesman, honky-tonk rounder, snarling rocker and even a bluegrass practitioner. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill and many more.

Backed by longtime band The Dukes, Earle will perform his acclaimed 1988 Copperhead Road album in its entirety plus songs from his most recent album, So You Wannabe An Outlaw.

With special geusts, the Mastersons.

7p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $45-65

Mon.Dec.10 STEAM Storytime See 12/3.

9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films Christmas in Connecticut (1945, NR) Christmas in Connecticut (1945,

Homework Heroes See 11/28.

3.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

3.30p-4p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades K-2 Explore the wonders of the Universe through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in a fun, hands-on way. *Check out our STEAM Blog for more ideas: http//gbplsteam.blogspot.com 4p-4.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is open to High Schoolers interested in making a difference in the library community. Come join TAB to have a leadership position at the library, organize events, give input on the library’s Teen book and magazine collections, what resources are available in Studio 270, gain volunteer hours, and influence how the library serves teens. 4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades 3-5 See above.

5p-6p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cultural Arts Commission 6p-7p,

Wonderful Ones See 11/30.

6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info CANC Citizenship Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadania See 11/26. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Dec.11 Instagram for Business 101 This month is our last Social Media Meetup session this year coordinated with our business partner, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Harper College. We’re meeting monthly in hands-on, interactive sessions that will help you engage

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Classy Act 9p, D Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover

Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

6p-6.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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Bossy Dog 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. No cover

NR) While recovering in a hospital, war hero Jefferson Jones (Dennis Morgan) grows familiar with the Diary of a Housewife column written by Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck).

Jeff’s nurse arranges with Elizabeth’s publisher, Alexander Yardley (Sydney Greenstreet), for Jeff to spend the holiday at Elizabeth’s bucolic Connecticut farm with her husband and child. But the column is a sham, so Yardley hastens to arrange a publicity ploy by setting up single, nondomestic Elizabeth on a country farm. Director: Peter Godfrey. Starring: Dennis Morgan, Barbara Stanwyck, Sydney Greenstreet. Time: 1 hour 42 minutes. 11a-1p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra ~ Sounds of the Season~ Main Stage See 12/8. 2.30p-5p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org

Meditation See 12/3. 6p-6.30p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 630.886.8823 fcc-elgin. org. Free

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Unscheduled Tour: the Duo at Village Squire It’s time to celebrate!

Classic rock at a classic pub. Greg & Audry from Unscheduled Tour at Village Squire on Randall Rd in S Elgin.

See you there! 8p, Village Squire, 480 Randall Road, South Elgin 630.244.5523. No cover

Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve See 12/7. 2p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.431.1084 fremontstreettheater. com

Drop By Game Design (Middle School) See 12/3. 6p-7p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info

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See above. 7.30p-12p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org

Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

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Festival of Lights: Hanukkah Stories, Traditions and Treats Families are invited to learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah through stories, music, food and the dreidel game.

This is part of a series of programs sharing our community’s December holiday traditions. 2p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup See 12/4. 11a-11.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Armchair Generals - Holiday Trivia Game A Brown Bag Civil War and Lincoln Interest Group. Commemorate events, share insights, and talk about books or experiences. This month: Holiday Trivia Game 11.45a-1.15p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info your customers in social media. This fast-paced seminar at the Chamber office and is FREE for all businesses to attend. Is Instagram the new Facebook? With over 1 billion monthly active users, this social media platform can no longer be ignored as an incredible way to connect with your prospects. Email Marketing Strategist Vanessa Cabrera will be teaching the class on behalf of the SBDC. She is an Online Marketing Consultant for Service Based Entrepreneurs and has vast experience working with companies to expand their knowledge of social media. Please RSVP! 8.30a, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, 31 S. Grove Avenue 847.741.5660 elginchamber.com. Free Wonderful Ones See 11/30.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Illinois Speaks! Current Issues Discussion Group Share your viewpoint, understand a different perspective, and engage in the fine art of conversation on timely topics.

Co-sponsor: Illinois Humanities. Topic: Heroes/Anti-Heroes: Kaepernick, McCain, and the Meaning of Heroism.

10a-11.30a, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 11/30.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3 Go! See 11/27. 10.15a-10.45a, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room,

Job Search and Resume Help See 12/4. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Audio Lab: Beat Production Learn how to make your own audio beats.

4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 12/4. 4.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 5p-7p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 11/28. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/English Conversation Group See 12/11.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Italian Wine Pairing Dinner Six course dinner paired with Italian wines. Includes Bucatini Cacoio e Pepe; Pan-seared Scallop; Braised Beef Ravioli; Grilled Polenta all’Amatriciana; Petit Filet; desserts; wine.

Reservations and deposit required.

6.30p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. $70 + tax/tip Elgin Alive: Holiday Movie with Mrs. Claus Kids of all ages - come in your pajamas, bring a favorite toy to cuddle and celebrate the holiday season with a showing of the short animated classic The Snowman. Mrs Claus will be on hand to talk about the book before the film. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Library Board Meeting Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month. 7p-9p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Terrifi c Twos See 11/28. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

discussion: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Job Training Information Session See 11/28. 9.30a-11a, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Duct Tape + Paper Toys + You for Grades 6-8 Construct a duct tape wallet, make a rose, or assemble an awesome papercraft. All supplies are provided. 7p-8p, GBPL Middle School Zone, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Terrifi c Twos See 11/28. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix From Three to Six See 11/29. 10.30a-11a, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 11/28. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Room C*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Trivia Night See 12/5. 8p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

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Homework Heroes See 11/28.

3.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM-Snow Crystals STEAM-Register grades 1-5. Science for Kids: Overnight Crystal Garden R 4.30p-5.15p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 11/28. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 11/28. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Adult 3D Printing Design Series 12/12 - Intermediate. The second class in the series will expand on the tools in TinkerCAD while creating a box with a secret compartment.

See 12/5. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Contemporary Fiction Book Group The Contemporary Fiction Book Group discusses current literary fiction once a month. December

Elgin Holiday Toy Giveaway Elgin Holiday Toy Giveaway for Elgin and South Elgin residents, sponsored by community partners, Grand Victoria Foundation, EHS Foundation, and Toys for Tots. Donate new, unwrapped toys to Grand Victoria Casino Pavilion, Elgin Township Office (729 S. McLean Blvd) before December 12th.

More information on our website.

9a-6p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way elgintoygiveaway.org Device Advice / Asistencia individual con electrcos Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smartphone, or eReader? Bring your questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help. Asistencia individual con electronicos ?Necesita ayuda entendiendo como usar su tableta, telefono movil o tableta para libros digitales ? !Traiga sus preguntas y su aparato electronico a la biblioteca para reciobir asistencia individual en espanol o ingles! No necesita registrarse. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Offer Never Expires: Ettner Shoe Company, Elgin Courier-News, 1935

4.12 Tinsel Time Come out of the cold to sing and dance with Mr. Dave! Join us, along with Mrs. Claus, as we celebrate the holiday season! Mrs. Claus will be available after the show for photos.

Preschoolers and their caregivers. No Registration 10a-11a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 11/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homeschool Kids Explore: Gingerbread House Wars Show your skills as we work as a team to create amazing gingerbread structures. 2p3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab See 11/29. 4p-5p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

“Offer Never Expires” This is the latest in our series of reprints of old Elgin advertising, featuring the artwork, photographs, writing and business ideas of previous generations of Elginites.

In the coming months, we’ll feature ads particularly from 1935 and 1985, when every proud local business placed an ad in a special edition of the daily newspaper honoring Elgin’s Centennial and Sesquicentennial.

Vintage Elgin National Watch Company ads are from the collection of Jennifer Fukala.

December 2018 Kids Explore: Gingerbread House Wars Show your skills as we work as a team to create amazing gingerbread structures. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/28. 5p7p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rep. Anna Moeller LGBTQ Policy Town Hall Join Rep. Anna Moeller and representatives from Equality Illinois for a forum on LGBTQ Policy.The Gail Borden Public Library District provides library meeting space as a community service. The library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individual(s) or organization(s). 6p-8p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Baby Rhyme Time See 11/29. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

camera if you have specific questions about your gear. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Genealogy Writers’ Group Learn from others with a similar interest in writing their families’ history.

6.30p-8p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

MS Access Series 12/13 - Forms & Reports. Learn how to use forms to make data entry easier and create printable reports and mailing labels from your database in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

The Chicago Lighthouse See 11/29. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin 360 Photography Club: Year End Product Review Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to learn, share, teach and photograph life in all of its 360-degree glory. Join us for a free presentation and discussion on a variety of photography topics. No experience necessary. Bring your

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ECC Jazz Combo: Fall into Jazz The smooth sounds of jazz performed by the talented ECC Jazz Combo, under the direction of Shawn Maxwell, is an evening that you don’t want to miss! 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $7-9

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No Shushing Movie Fridays 12/14 Arthur Christmas (2011, PG). Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly, casual setting. Chatting and snacks from home are welcome. This program welcomes people of all abilities. Please contact the library one week in advance if you need accommodations. No registration. 10.30a-12.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Baby & Toddler Playgroup See 11/30. 10.45a-11.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Around the World in One Night In place of Science Night, come out for an evening of cultural traditions. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the stories, crafts and food of different winter holidays. This is a drop-in event; no registration required. Members free. 6p-8p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. $1-2 Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve See 12/7.

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Jacquelyn Miller Jacquelyn Miller returns to Martini Room for a night of jazz, soul, and rock & roll– with a Holiday Cheer twist. Between Jacquelyn’s alluring vocals and Martini Room’s fabulous cocktails, you’re in for a treat! 7.30p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No cover

First Friday Improv (on Second Friday!) For years GreenRoom has been performing their unique improv show for thousands of people both old and young alike. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom takes audience suggestions and truelife audience stories and turns them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! Our shows include competing improv teams, improvised songs, audience members onstage, tons of energy and an unforgettable evening. Oh, and did we mention there’s live music? Come see the show that made us famous. Cash bar available. 8p, Hemmens Cultural Cen-

Elgin Area Tabletop Group’s Game Day Join us for this new group at the library! Bring your favorite tabletop game or come learn a new one, and spend your afternoon with us playing games. All skill levels and ages are welcome! No registration. 1.30p-5.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Tech Play Families. Bring the whole family to play and create with simple robots, kid-friendly tech, and more! 1.30p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Colonial Williamsburg During the Holidays Colonial Williamsburg is a magical place during the Christmas season. See the decorations and discover how easy it is to add Williamsburg style touches to your holiday celebration. 2p-3p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gail-

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interactive trail, prizes, food and more. Donations support Heal Elgin Clinic 2019. 6p-7.30p, Elgin Adventist Church, 1141 Bode Road elginadventist.org. Free

Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12 Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, Naruto, My Neighbor Totoro, and more! Watch anime, share fan art and enjoy Japanese snacks while socializing with other otaku. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome - bring a friend! 2p-3.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve See 12/7. Free art workshop 1-1.30p for kids, accompanied by parent or guardian. See p. 17 for full details.

2p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.431.1084 fremontstreettheater.com This Christmastide: Rejoice! Celebrate the joys of the season through song with the Heartland Voices, with special guest, the Dundee Middle School choruses. The program will feature a World Premiere by Donald Fraser. See p. 5 for more information.

3p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue 847.429.9486 heartlandvoices.org. $10 D Bowl Guy returns to Simple Balance Feel the waves of tonal tranquility wash over you, melting your barriers to peace, allowing your Light of purity to shine forth; soothing, calming, healing and reconnecting you to wholeness and Holiness.

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mind with D Bowl Guy. Bring a cushioned mat, pillow and or blanket to be comfortable. 3.30p, Simple Balance Health Center, 221 E. Chicago Street 847.468.6012 simplebalancehealth. com. $20 Joy to the World: A Community Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long Join us for our 10th Annual Elgin Community Christmas Carol Sing Along.

Raise your voice and lift your spirits as we spread holiday joy this season by singing our favorite holiday songs.

Music provided by the Blue Tulip Wranglers and other local musicians.

Donations raised will benefit Ecker and Renz Centers for Mental Health.

4p, First Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Free Christmas Concert The Greatest Story ever told will be presented this year by recording artist Alice Hyde and her team. Live dramatizations,

This Christmastide: Rejoice! Celebrate the joys of the season through song with the Heartland Voices. The program will feature a World Premiere by Donald Fraser. See p. 5 for more information. 7.30p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue 847.429.9486 heartlandvoices.org. $15-20

33 South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Gingerbread House Workshop See above. 2p-3p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve See 12/7. 2p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.431.1084 fremontstreettheater. com

Insession 8p-11p, Porter’s Pub Elgin, 2750 Bowes Road 847.214.5877 porterspubelgin.com. No cover Leaving Scarlet Toys for Tots Show Bring a new toy for Toys for Tots. 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin. com. No cover No Limits 9p, D Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover

Sun.Dec.16 Gingerbread House Workshop Grades K-6. Bring your imagination and create a gingerbread house from half-pint milk cartons, graham crackers and sweet treats! Registration required. 12.30p-1.30p, Gail Borden

Sunday Afternoon Concert: Elgin String Quartet Violinist Isabella Lippi, Concertmaster of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in Elgin, IL, along with violinist Eleanor Bartsch, violist Amanda Grimm and cellist Sara Sitzer will perform a composition by Elgin’s

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The Gift of Christmas - A Living Nativity Come and experience the nativity recreated with live people and animals. A 20-minute narrated program will be presented at 4, 5, and 6pm. In between programs all are invited to roast marshmallows around the fire pit, take photos under our festive gazebo, and wander inside for cookies and hot chocolate or coffee.

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Deuda/Debt Como prevenir o lidiar con la deuda. 11a-12p, GBPL In The Community at Community Center, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe/Cafe en Espanol See 12/3. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rakow Readers Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel 1.30p-2.30p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Finals Feeding Frenzy Drop by Studio 270 to enjoy some snacks and study for finals. 3p-9p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Teens Make a Difference: Studio 270 Volunteer Corps Join us once a month to learn about an issue affecting our community, discuss how teens can make a difference and

French Conversation Group Do you enjoy the French language and Francophone culture? Come join our monthly French conversation group!

In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with fellow francophones of all ability levels, you will enjoy presentations, songs, videos and conversation en francais. No registration required.

6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Writers on the Fox This writer’s peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. No registration. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Dec.18 Job Search and Resume Help See 12/4. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Finals Feeding Frenzy See 12/17.

3p-9p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 12/4. 4.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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design class we will be exploring how to create objects without instructions.

We will be using problem solving and our imaginations to fix and create everyday objects. See 12/5. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Crochet Club Get hooked on crocheting! Beginners and pros are welcome.

Bring a project to work on.tags: adults, at the branches, older adults 6.30p-8p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/English Conversation Group See 12/11.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Belly Dance at Martini Room Eastern Groove Dance Studio is back with their beautiful dance performance on Wednesday, July 18th at 8PM. No cover charge but $5 donation to Eastern Groove Studio is kindly requested. 8p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No cover

nue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Larkin High School Jazz Band Get your tickets for this lovely event to support Larkin High School’s Jazz Band! Your ticket purchase includes this killer heavy appetizer menu and performances by the jazz band, who will be on hand showcasing their talents. Menu:Spanikopita,Malaysian Chicken Skewers,Greek Beef Rolls,Duck Confit on Parmesan crisp,Mini Wellingtons,Mushroom Pate Crostini. Cash Bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available) 7p, Dream Hall at 51, 51 S. Grove Avenue 866.376.7409 dreamhallco. com. $30 Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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9.30a-11.30a, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin. Read books that are off the beaten path, then join us as we dive deep into some discussions about what we’ve read. For help locating a copy of this month’s book, contact Phil at phil.rejmer@gailborden. info 6.30p-7.30p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Wed.Dec.19 Finals Feeding Frenzy See 12/17.

3p-9p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM-Snow Crystals See 12/12.

4p-4.45p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

Finals Feeding Frenzy See 12/17.

3p-9p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab See 11/29. 4p-5p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info CANC Citizenship Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadania See 11/26. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 11/28. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Holiday Singalong with Mrs. Claus!

Jingle and jangle at this family event as we sing holiday favorites, old and new, and take photos with Mrs. Claus. Featuring Josh McClure at the keyboard. 6.30p-7.30p, Bail Borden Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info

Adult 3D Printing Design Series 12/19 - Advanced. In this 3D printer

Government 101 See 11/29. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave-

the event. Members $3. 7p-8p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum. org. $5

Accidentally on Purpose 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com.

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Sat.Dec.22 Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 12/1. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Trivia Night See 12/5. 8p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

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No Shushing Movie Fridays 12/21 A Christmas Story (1983, PG). Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly, casual setting. Chatting and snacks from home are welcome. This program welcomes people of all abilities.

Please contact the library one week in advance if you need accommodations. No registration. 10.30a-12.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 12/1. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Baby’s First Library Visit Bienvenido Bebe! Llevan a su bebe y bebes nueva tarjeta de la biblioteca a esta clase es disenado especialmente para bebes primer titular de la tarjeta de la biblioteca. aprenda acerca de los programas y recursos para apoyar el desarrollo de alfabetismo temprano de su bebe y recibir un regalo especial!

Para los bebes sies meses y abrriba con sus padres. Registrados preferidos. Presentado en espanol.Welcome Baby! Bring baby and baby’s new library card to this class designed especially for Baby’s First Library Card holders. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! For babies up to six months old and their parents.

Registration preferred. Presented in Spanish. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cupcake Decorating for the Holidays Make cupcakes for the holidays.

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Finals Feeding Frenzy See 12/17.

3p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 12/1. 3p-3.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Ancient Cultural Traditions and the Solstice Celebrate the Solstice with treats and ancient stories of this darkest time of the year all around a roaring fire! Doors open early (6.30p) so you can enjoy the Touching on Traditions exhibition before

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There was no one inside the house except a woman in the kitchen opening and closing all the drawers and cabinets.

“Do you know where they keep the flashlight?” she asked.

Wayne put the cooler down on the kitchen island and Jessica said, “Sorry, we’re guests, we’ve never been here before ...” There was no sign of a party.

Wayne glanced around the kitchen and dining room and asked, “Where should I put out my appetizer?”

“That’s all set up outside,” the woman said, “go right out through those patio doors.”

There were two pop-up canopies strung with twinkle lights in the back yard overlooking the

lake. Beneath each one were folding tables with an array of slow cookers and electric roasters, bags of rolls and chips, cracker boxes, plates of cheese and sausage, disposable plates and cups and dozens of bottles of liquor. At least twenty people were gathered around a fire in an outdoor hearth surrounded by a patio. Derek walked over to the food tables when he saw his friends arrive.

“Glad you could make it,” he grinned, and pointed at Wayne’s cooler. “Is that beer?”

“No, there’s a hot appetizer in a chafing dish inside here, trying to stay warm,” he snickered.

“I had no idea the whole party would be outside.”

“We didn’t either,” Derek said quietly. “Did you happen to bring chairs?”

“No, afraid not.” Wayne put the cooler down in the snow beneath one of the tables. “I need something to warm me up.” He poured himself a bourbon in a red plastic tumbler and Jessica filled a clear cup with Malbec. A woman waved to them from the patio and they waved back.

“Dude, what are fire buckets?

You didn’t say anything about that when you invited us to this.”

“Right, so ... Brett, the guy who lives here, owns a parking lot sealing and striping business, and they use a lot of paint and sealcoat that comes in five gallon metal drums. He saves the empties all year for these fire bucket nights. Come here, I’ll show you.”

The three of them walked around the side of the house to a small cargo van with its rear

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doors open. By the light of two large oil lanterns hanging from tree branches, they could see inside the van: there were stacks of the empty metal drums, all painted with unique colors and patterns, and a pile of bricks.

“So basically you pay twenty dollars and get a bucket with a brick inside. Then everybody goes out on the lake and builds a fire inside their bucket. The first bucket that melts all the way through the ice wins all the money.”

“Seriously? You’ve done this before?” Wayne taunted. “I didn’t think anything could be boring and dangerous at the same time, but this might be it.”

They heard footsteps in the snow behind them. “Perfect night for fire buckets! It’s thirty degrees and the ice is right at five inches.”

guys give me a hand for a sec?”

Brett took a large electric drill from the front seat of the van, plugged it in, and had Derek and Wayne hold the drums one at time while he drilled two holes in opposite sides, five inches up from the bottom.

“What are the holes for?”

Wayne asked.

“Two things,” Brett said. “They let air in so the fire can breathe and get hot, and when the bucket melts through the ice, the water can flood in and put the fire out.”

“Brett, this is my buddy Wayne Chen and his girlfriend Jessica,” Derek announced.

“Guys, this is Brett.”

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“Okay,” Jessica sneered, “I’ll meet you boys by the patio. I’m getting another glass of wine.”

“Um ... Jessica?” Brett interrupted, “Can you tell Clem to bring everybody back here that wants a bucket?”

She agreed. After refilling her glass, she took a large gulp, went to the patio and said loudly “Clem! Brett wants everybody to get their buckets!”

“Everybody ... follow me!” announced a large,

drunk man in a long wool Army surplus coat. He marched back to the truck and sat on the bumper, where he collected twenty dollars from almost all of the guests as they came by twos and threes to get a spray-painted bucket with a brick inside, then head out onto the frozen lake.

Wayne and Derek each gave Clem their money, and carried their buckets and the two lanterns out onto the ice. Clem followed with a wheelbarrow full of lumber scraps and grocery sacks stuffed with newspapers.

“They’ve never done this many buckets before,” Derek observed.

“It’s usually like six or eight at the most.”

“How deep is this lake?”

Wayne asked as they reached a twenty-foot circle of rough, bare ice where the snow had been cleared away.

Between rowdy outbursts and horseplay, people started placing buckets on the ice a few feet apart, and filled them with crumpled newspaper and small boards. Clem dribbled a little

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lantern fuel and dropped a lit wooden match into each one.

“Wang Lay. Wow. What’s in the cooler Wang Lay?”

Within a few minutes the entire scene was aglow with the flames from the fire buckets.

Several guests brought chairs out onto the ice with plates of food and full cups of booze.

Wayne carried his cooler out to the ice and Jessica brought plates and utensils. They opened the lid and put some of their own warm appetizer on their plates, then closed the lid and sat on it.

Wayne finished chewing, swallowed and dabbed his mouth with a napkin. “Spicy fish balls,” he said flatly. Jessica sighed and rolled her eyes, knowing what would come next.

Slouching in a folding camp chair, Clem took notice. He took a swig from a hip flask and slurred, “Hey, what are you doing here? Chinese New Year isn’t until February...”

He guffawed as someone yelled “Clem, shut up!” Wayne and Jessica did not react.

“Who are you ... what’s your name ...” Clem mumbled.

“Wayne. And this is Jessica,” Wayne replied.

“Wayne? Like John Wayne?

That’s not a Chinese name ...”

“My Chinese name is Huang Lei.” Wayne took a bite.

Clem started giggling, causing himself to cough a little, then said in a loud, affected voice, “Everybody meet Wang Lay with the spicy fish balls!”

“Shut up, Clem, don’t start with that!” a woman yelled. “Pay no attention to him, he’s a jerk even when he’s sober.”

“Wang Lay ... spicy fish balls ...” Clem smirked. “I feel sorry for you buddy...”

“Well I feel sorry for you, “ Wayne spoke up, “for being so damned ignorant.”

Clem sat upright in his chair.

“Hey f*ck you ... go back to China!” Clem bellowed. “You can go to hell for all I care!”

“Naw you go to hell dude!”

Wayne shot back, “I’m from Seattle.” He got up from the cooler and went back to the yard

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with his plate and cup. Jessica followed. They left the cooler where it was.

They spent the next two hours with Derek and his wife on the patio, drinking and nibbling, talking and watching the fire buckets from shore. As the bricks and drums began to radiate heat, the ice underneath them melted, but so did the entire surface of ice between and around all the buckets. Water pooled, and mists of condensation started to rise. Showers of embers rose in puffs of smoke as Clem and several others stayed out there kicking buckets and poking at the fires. Sometimes a dark silhouette could be seen gulping Everclear from a bottle and spitting it into the air where it lit up the night sky with blue and orange flames.

lake and stood in the puddles around the smoldering fire buckets. “Three minutes!” one shouted. Derek coaxed the foursome out onto the ice, but they stayed in the back of the crowd.

“Ten! ... Nine! ... Eight! ...

Seven! ...” Clem stepped up and stood on top of Wayne’s cooler which was still where he had left it. “Six! ... Five! ... Four! ...

Three! ...” Clem pulled a pistol out of his coat and held it up in the air over his head. “Two! ...

One! ...”

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“How long you wanna stay?”

Jessica asked Wayne. “I’m freezing.”

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“We’ll leave after midnight, which is in, like ... ten minutes.”

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From This River Town

Sucker Hah! You got sucked in.

Lucky you.

You opened that book and you were hooked.

A reader who’s opened a book to its first page is in a tender predicament.

Whether she’s standing in the aisle of a bookstore or sitting at home.

All the authority belongs to her — the authority to close the book.

And yet she’s willing — yearning — to surrender her authority to the author, And keep reading.

— from Several Short Sentences About Writing

by Verlyn Klinkenborg That experience, “yearning — to surrender” to a book, applies to many of us.

Choosing a book is one thing, but having a book choose you is quite another.

It would be difficult to recount the times and circumstances when a book has fallen from a shelf or been placed into my hands during a time of need.

It’s gremlins, I guess, pushing those books on to the floor of the library or bookstore.

They hang out there, within the shelves, you know. They make their assessments as you approach, and quick as a lick on a cinnamon stick, they nudge out a book. If you miss it, they slap their little foreheads and shove the book to the floor. You pick it up. You wonder.

You look at the front and back covers and then you open it.

Sucker.

by Mary Ellen Goodwill You’re a sucker for a good book and you are about to surrender your authority to the author.

Ahhh ...

In writing class we would look at a short list of first lines or sentences from unnamed books. Students would mark which ones engaged them enough that they would want to read further. Volunteers would read them aloud and then we would share our opinions.

What was hooking anyone to read on and what was turning them off?

When we had discussed and rated the lines, their rhythm, word choice, imagery, whatever the students brought up, we moved along to a second page. This sheet contained second lines in random order. Their task was to match up the lines.

This was an involving lesson which resulted in the students’ working quietly and intently matching lines. They were quick to share their conclusions. What matched with what and why? Would they want to read more?

Here are the second lines in random order for a match-up with an extra thrown in for the challenge: A. “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in the world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

B. It had been a hard winter in northern Montana, so hard that ravens sometimes fell from the sky in midflight, their insides just snapping, it seemed, and like great ragged clumps of black cloth they’d fall into the woods, or into a pasture, landing a few weeks shy of spring.

C. They would come out from the house where they lived and walk arm in arm down the street to work.

D. The white borders of the screen doors were incandescent with mountain summer.

E. You see, I was on the verge of doing something truly different in my life, something totally unexampled.

Here are some first lines (Do any engage you? Would you want to read on?):

F. All my life, the garden has been a great teacher in everything I cherish.

1. John Briggs sat on his porch on a dreary hot August day with a glass of ice water sweating in his hand, listening to opera on the radio.

Below are the books and authors:

2. In the town there were two mutes, and they were always together.

3. Why is the act of cultivating so compelling?

4. In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.

5. In February, after the Chinook blew through, thawing people’s faces into smiles and making the women look happy again, and making the men look like men again, rather than pouting little boys — in February, the preacher for the Grass Valley, Mahatma Joe Drag, began a rampage not unlike those of other springs.

I. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers II. Gallatin Canyon

by Thomas McGuane III. Sundog

by Jim Harrison IV. The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald V. Platte River

by Rick Bass VI. The Wild Braid

by Stanley Kunitz Will you be reading on?

Answers are hidden in this issue. Have fun!

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Shared Values: It’s the Thought That Counts

Downtown Gift Rap words and pictures by Dorothy Turay Elgin Wish List

The Downtown Elgin Winter Market returns to Elgin Artspace Lofts!

Thanksgiving is over, the turkey is eaten, and already the unwanted pounds are piling on.

It’s the time of year for dreaming, hoping, and wishing, and Christmas is just around the corner. With this thought in mind, I made a quick survey of some people in Elgin to ask them what they wish for our downtown.

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Sean Markwood wants “More live music!”

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Audrey Gilbert [not pictured] fondly remembers the glory days of shopping and services in downtown Elgin. She misses the variety of retail that moved from here to the malls in the 1970s.

Her wish for downtown is “more retail shops, speciality boutiques like the Soulful Sparrow, clothing stores, shoe repair” and a shoe store. Gilbert also remembers the Fannie May candy shop and assorted department stores that lined the downtown streets.

Antoinette Spiering would like to see “an independent clothing store for all sizes.” Spiering also has a unique business idea, a “wine bar with rescue dogs — therapy for people and animals.”

On the other side, business owners want to see more foot traffic in general. Special events, such as Art and Soul, the Farmers Market, and similar festivals downtown do increase business, but all owners would welcome a lot more people on the streets each day.

As the old adage goes, “use it or lose it.” Certainly our wonderful Downtown is worth using, so let’s not lose it! —DT

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A Wishful Poem* Santa, dear Santa, hear from us Elginites; Whatever you do, please don’t take flight, until our downtown gets some marvelous insight.

Bring us some hope, shiny and bright ... for all good souls to unite ‘neath the banner of shared delight ...

Dear Santa, We want a DOG Park, a doggie treat shop, and for us humans, an old-fashioned candy store.

But, wait, there’s much more.

Indulge us, dear Santa, and hear our roar: How about clothing stores with fashions for tall to small, whether size 2 or 200, that’ll cover it all.

We want a little market, for milk and eggs or the occasional Bartlett.

Add a shoe store with a cobbler to make the repairs, And new shoes, please, to add to our lairs.

More music, live music is the wish for some, Hire musicians, and the people will come.

But most of all, Santa, give us foot traffic Let people know Elgin has so much magic.

Hang banners and billboards, mighty and tall.

Send a message to commuters: Elgin has all!

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“Mama, I’ve been a good doggie.

Please get me a dog park!” Dot with Tulah the Wonder Dog.

*I wish it were a poem.

With my deepest apologies, D.T.

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Don’t go Loco: Shop Local Thanksgiving is over; Black Friday’s deals are sealed. The gates to the massive consumer spending spree are wide open, beckoning the bargain hunters to enter the land wherein almost anything can be had for a price. Encouraged by advertisements from all directions — internet, TV, radio, print, billboards — people clog the aisles of the big box stores. Droves of people jam the highways and crowd the malls in a frantic search for the best deals and the closest parking spots. They scour the internet for bargains galore and hunt down the Sunday papers for coupons, bonus points, and one-day-only specials. The race to the finish comes down to

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waiting in line, long lines, or waiting (hoping) for intact delivery. Will a package thief darken their door? All this adds stress to what should mean more. Where is the spirit and good wishes of the season? It’s enough to turn the most cheerful, gung-ho Christmas lover into the Grinch!

What if you could turn down the volume on crazy and actually enjoy the gift buying blitz? While enjoying the process of thoughtfully shopping, you’d be doing good for the betterment of your community too. “How can I do such a wondrous thing,” you may ask.

The answer is easy and in your own back yard: Shop local.

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Remember Shop Small Saturday, the day after Black Friday? The tradition of Shop Small began, ironically enough, with credit card giant American Express, which rolled out the idea in 2010. Customers were encouraged to patronize small businesses in an effort to increase business in the community and build awareness of the connections between a healthy community and thriving independent businesses. The idea was so well received it became a nationally sanctioned holiday by the next year, 2011.

Shop Small is, overall, a success story.

Yet for many local businesses, it is a makeor- break sales day. If they get a big enough bump in sales before the year’s end, then the lights can stay on for another year. We’ve all seen the effects on towns and cities when its economy dries up and blows away. It’s devastating to residents and businesses alike.

With that thought in mind, we ought to take pride in our downtown, for it gives Elgin its unique charm and character.

This year, why not try something different? Consider the shops in downtown Elgin.

There, you will find gifts you can’t get anywhere else. For instance, how about a piece of original art starting at just $5.00 a pop?

Perhaps a gift certificate to a live performance is just the ticket for your culturally inclined friend. What about an Elgin history-themed gift?

Don’t forget the foodie on your list who may be eager to try the newest restaurants downtown. Maybe you aren’t aware that we have four new restaurants on Grove Street: wood-fired pizza, breakfast/baked treats/coffee spot with a great 2nd floor view, gourmet hot dogs and a sushi place. Did you know Elgin has its very own popcorn mix? An award-winning martini bar?

Now, to burn off all those calories, there are indoor exercise options. Yes, we have the fabulous riverfront trail to bike, walk, or run, but baby, it’s cold outside! No need to freeze your tail-feathers — leave that to the birds.

Instead, try a yoga or personalized fitness session in a comfortable setting in a charming, antique building. Toughen up your kid with boxing lessons, and see those bullies run away in fear! Why not give a loved one a month’s trial of yoga or training to encourage those New Year’s resolutions to come?

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The Hemmens Center is home to our world-class orchestra, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The current season runs through May of 2019, so there are still months of good music to choose from for the Classical music lover. For the theatre fan, Elgin holds many offerings at the Elgin Art Showcase, Side Street Studios, and the Hemmens. Performances include a variety of entertainment for every taste — comedy, improv, plays new, classic, and experimental. Elgin even boasts an Escape Room. A gift certificate to any one of these venues is sure to please the fussiest person who has too much already. Buy him or her an experience instead!

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For those audiophile and literary types, downtown is home to a bookstore with coffee and more, and a record store that features vinyl from today and yesterday, plus a few other goodies. Douglas Avenue is home to two boutiques, a knitter’s paradise and a modern shop that mixes the latest fashion finds with a curated collection of cleverly recycled antique pieces.

In addition, you’ll see the home of WRMN’s live radio shopping show, where you can visit the Redemption Center and pick up valuable coupons for a song.

Bring your children to see a DJ working the radio booth.

Just around the corner are two coffee shops, each with distinct coffee drinks, sandwiches and more. Stop for a break and have a quick bite so you have energy to stroll over to Chicago street, where more surprises await you.

What historic town would be complete without an antique shop or two? Explore the treasures of days gone by in the shops on Chicago Street. Here you will find one-of-a-kind gifts certain to delight those on your list who have a nostalgic side.

(Really, who doesn’t?) More intriguing businesses line both sides of the street, from cupcakes to authentic Mexican bakery and dress shops, spa and tattoo emporiums and more restaurants.

Elgin is fortunate to have its own history museum. It’s a friendly, welcoming place with a really nice gift shop. Located in an impressive building on Park St., it perches proudly on a high hill. Once part of the Elgin Academy, the building dates back to 1856. The Museum highlights the impact the Elgin National

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Watch Company and the dairy industry had on the rise of the city. Plan a visit and walk away with a new appreciation for our city, and perhaps pick up a stocking stuffer or two. You could surprise a history buff with a museum membership, which only costs $30.00 for a year.

Indeed, downtown Elgin has many surprises in store, particularly if you haven’t spent much time here recently. There are lots of bargains to be found, but your dollars have more power than for mere purchase. When we shop locally, we support the people in our community, such as the small business leaders and artists. But your dollar goes even further because it brings revenue to the local government, which in turn uses those dollars for services and sponsorship of free events for us all to enjoy.

Attractions bring visitors, who bring in more money for our city.

A well-kept downtown with independent businesses generates outside interest, causing our city to continue to develop in a sensible way while retaining its unique characteristics.

I would be remiss not to mention the beautiful old churches that huddle at the intersections of Center Street and Highland, Chicago, and Prairie avenues.

Collectively known as “Holy Hill,” these places of worship inspire one to contemplate the meaning of the season. The oldest church in Elgin, built in 1836, offers solace to the weary.

First Congregational Church, 256 East Chicago, hosts a Candlelight Meditation from 6-6:30 p.m. on most Mondays. What better reason to slow down, savor the holiday spirit, and enjoy the “City in the Suburbs.” —DT

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