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I learned watchmaking from my Grandfather, and have been proud to carry on the work he cared deeply about his whole life. Every timepiece is unique and special, and every one should be in the best condition it can be. I specialize in servicing vintage American watches, but I’m also happy to try to answer any questions you may have about your timepiece, regardless.

I use period techniques and materials in all my work. All the tools, procedures and materials I use with antique watches are consistent with the original recommendations of the Elgin National Watch Co. I have taken care to learn and apply professional, and frequently old-fashioned, methods.

I learned to do this work from my Grandfather, Everett Sexton, who attended the Elgin Watchmakers’ College in the 1930s. He had a long career as a watchmaker of some reputation. He never lost his fondness for Elgin products. At school, Everett Sexton was recognized for unusual skills and was personally instructed by William Samelius. I am very fortunate for this.

Although I’ve read a lot of books on watchmaking, and I can tell you that there is much I learned from my Grandfather that you won’t find in a book.

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Shared Values: Horn Sweet Home

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by Debra Kollar Many people move to Elgin for its beloved historic homes or its flourishing performing arts scene. In 2014, for Kelly and Jim Langenberg, accomplished brass musicians and parents of two-year-old twins Abigail and Eislynn, Elgin would prove to be both. The Portage Park pair set out on a massive house hunt in the surrounding area to search for a larger, but still affordable home for their growing family.

sign. We were like, it’s so awesome. It didn’t look anything like the pictures. For ten minutes we tried to get the lock box to work.”

They realized the listed house was on a different block. It was too late though. “Once we saw this house it was hard to forget it,” says Kelly. They found out however, the Queen Anne had a contingent offer and was no longer for sale.

There was one additional necessity. They needed to find a home big enough to accommodate Jim’s musical repair business and in a town that did not already have a repair technician. It was a tall order for the young couple.

“We looked at 25 houses at least.”

Jim, a tuba player Jim and Kelly Langenberg’s home in 2015. with a Master’s in Music, recalls the house hunt. “We were looking all over the place — Whether by luck or fate, the Carpentersville, Gurnee, Crystal previous offer fell through and Lake.” the home went back on the market. “We told our realtor, ‘Yes! Several friends in the ESO We want to go look at it today.’”

(Elgin Symphony Orchestra) suggested Elgin. How they ended up at the 1901 Victorian-style Queen Anne fixer-upper on the edge of Elgin’s oldest Historic District was purely by a GPS mistake.

Kelly, a French horn musician with several advanced degrees, recounts with a smile that first trip to Elgin with the realtor to visit a listed home.

“She pulled up to this house because there was a for sale

As with many “painted ladies” in the Elgin Historic District, it needed some TLC.

“There was standing water in the basement, the roof needed to be replaced ... there were a lot of repairs,” Jim says.

But when you are in love, you often take the good with the bad.

“After we saw it, we were like, we have to try and make this work,” Kelly remembers.

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effort in the restoration of their home.

The couple has the display photograph hanging proudly on their living room wall, and although they still have a to-do list, they are glad to finally enjoy the fruits of their labor. “The restoration was necessary, the award was a dividend, but the true reward is that we now get the pleasure of living in this beautiful home,” Kelly says.

The Langenberg’s home in 2017.

Fortunately, a tinkerer by nature, Jim enjoys fixing things.

It is a generational talent that runs through the Langenberg line.

down from Ingleside to help with most of the restoration projects.

“We have poured our heart, sweat and tears into this home,” the couple says. In 2017, the Elgin Heritage Commission recognized it, too. Last year, the Langenberg’s were one of nine recipients to receive the coveted Mayor’s Awards for Preservation for their personal hands-on

“My dad is a do-it-yourselfer.

He helped his dad build their own house when he was a teenager.” Like the passing of the torch — or in this case the hammer — Jim’s dad, Larry, came

A story is never merely about a home; it is about the family who lives inside: Kelly and Jim, professional musicians; the twins (now age six), violin players; Bruckner and Shostakovich, the family’s two cats named after beloved composers. With the Langenberg’s, their story is told through music.

A Sharp Quartet Kelly, a horn professor at NIU, UIC, North Park, and ECC, began her love affair with the French horn at the age of 16 after playing the trumpet for six years. Her passion is as much about the sound — “rich, dark, and powerful” — as the chal-

lenge: the horn is more difficult to play than other brass instruments because of its construction.

She says, “The sky is the limit on how good I can get at playing it. The highest level of study on any instrument will give back what you put into it, and it is the small daily breakthroughs that motivate me to practice every day.”

And practice she does! Kelly is a member of the all-female Alloy Horn Quartet.

“We try not to make gender a part of our group for many reasons. The fact that we are four strong female horn players is just a novel coincidence, but it does make it easier to book hotel and travel.”

This summer the talented quartet will be Featured Artists for the International Horn Society’s 50th Annual Symposium — a distinguished achievement in the horn world. “It will bring our highest level of exposure, so we are very excited and optimistic about what our future will look like as a classical performing ensemble.”

Bach Around the Clock 12 This Concert for a Cause is in celebration of J.S. Bach’s 333rd birthday.

A free will offering will be donated to the Ecker Center for Mental Health in the Fox Valley.

Saturday, March 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

hours of Bach’s music, performed by musicians of all ages and experience levels on piano, organ, or in vocal or instrumental groups. Come at any time throughout the day and listen!

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“I was convinced to play the baby tuba (euphonium) until a tuba was available. Two years later, I got my chance and have been pursuing it ever since.”

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If you would like to see Kelly play her fabulous French horn, “The Alloy Horn Quartet is playing at the Harold Washington Library on March 9. We are scheduled to perform on next season’s Chamber Music on the Fox series, so look for us there!”

“Personally, I will perform in ECC’s Faculty Showcase recital set for March 8, and Jim and I will both perform with the Alliance Brass Quintet at the St. Charles Library on April 22.”

Her website is www.alloyhornquartet.com.

Tuba Glue Jim was lured into playing the tuba by shiny quarters.

“When I was 4, my parents took me to a German restaurant that had a house band. The sousaphone player came by the table and we all threw quarters in the bell. I thought that was awesome!”

When it came time to pick an instrument for band, Jim was hooked. The only problem: the school had one tuba and someone else was playing it.

Patience and determination — traits he would later need for home restoration and his instrument repair shop — were learned here.

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“I’ve been a contracted member of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra in Iowa for 14 seasons and I do get called to play other one-off jobs.”

He also plays in a diverse menagerie of bands: Alliance Brass Quintet plays classical music; Mucca Pazza as Jim explains, “Is a marching band that thinks it’s a rock band and a punk band that thinks it’s a jazz band”; and going back full circle, a lively German folk/pop band called Alpine Thunder where he now gets to perform in German restaurants. Jim says, “The four-yearold me is very pleased.”

The life of a professional musician however, is unpredictable.

Jim started a business, Brazen Bandworks, where he repairs, cleans, restores and customizes instruments, both brass and woodwinds. While it came from passion (Kelly says her husband can fix, repair, or build anything), it also came from necessity: to have steady work when not performing and to supplement the family income.

The choice of where to open Brazen Bandworks coincided perfectly with finding their Queen Anne home in Elgin.

“We wanted a larger house in a community where there wasn’t already a musical instrument repair store.”

Jim says if the right opportunity presents itself, he may move the home-based business

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to a storefront in the future. For now, Jim is kept busy by professional musicians who value his expertise and integrity, and by the students they refer to him.

His website is www.brazenbandworks.com.

wanting to do things one way, he was like, ‘Well, no Jim. It needs to be like this.’ Looking back, being able to see all the things he was able to gently nudge me towards, made a big difference in where I am now.”

A Symphony of Support

Domestic Harmony

It takes an ensemble of instruments to give depth to an orchestral piece and it takes a symphony of many supporters — family, teachers, colleagues, conductors, patrons — to make a musician.

Kelly has a special place in her heart when remembering her number one fan as a child: her grandpa.

“He played string bass in a Southern Gospel band and we enjoyed music together. Where I grew up was rural and country and he lived next door to us. He would ride his tractor over to our house, just to sit on the front porch and listen to me practice the piano. Then he would come in and get something out of the fridge to eat and go home.”

Teachers are not far behind family when shaping a young musician’s career. It is a fine line to know when to build confidence and when to push the student for more.

Jim credits his college professor, Charles Schuchat, the principal tubist of the ESO, as the musician who has influenced him the most. “He was a nice guy, which was great, but there were a lot of growing experiences in learning the instrument.

Being a hardheaded student,

It is Sunday in the Langenberg household. The slow cooker is doing the work for the evening’s dinner and Kelly is at the dining room table helping the twins finish last minute homework for school tomorrow.

Jim can usually be found working in his basement shop or arriving home from Hofbrauhaus Chicago after doing a gig with Alpine Thunder, bringing the twins home their favorite dish, what they affectionately call with their gap-toothed grins, “Opera House” pork.

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Instruments are always close by here. A music stand is firmly rooted in the front room where a French horn is waiting to be Herrick Chapel | Judson University | Elgin, IL played; but for now, the Langenberg’s are like any other Elgin FOR MORE INFORMATION family settling in for the night.

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Debra Kollar of Elgin is a writer and graduate of Purdue University. Some of her favorite Elgin places and events include Writers on the Fox, Gail Borden Library, Paul’s Family Restaurant and Nightmare on Chicago Street.

Join us this spring as we help your children in grades K-8 understand how to tap into their inner strengths and learn about important topics such as self-acceptance, inner peace, conflict resolution, anger management, mindfulness, empathy and compassion. YPC Chicago has been guiding children since 2012. We offer exciting lessons based on the themes of Peace for Me, Peace for Us, Peace for Everyone, and Peace for the Planet.

Meetings include story time, discussions, games, crafts, open gym time and a nutritious meal. There is no cost and no obligations. Join us anytime. We are a nondenominational, nonprofit group. All are welcome.

We meet on Saturdays from 5:30 to 8pm. Parents are welcome to stay. All volunteers are registered youth workers. Meetings held at Elgin Community of Christ Church lower level next to the gym.

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The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest arts institutions in the Fox Valley, founded 67 years ago with a mission to provide quality music, education, and outreach opportunities for the community.

While demand is great for the quality music presented by the award-winning ESO and its acclaimed music director Andrew Grams, the ESO understands that the concert-going experience must reflect the desires of the community it serves. To that end, the ESO works hard to make the experience casual, relaxed and friendly.

And the ESO is also committed to presenting music and guest artists that reflect the diversity of our world. The March 24-25 ESO concert weekend is an opportunity for the community to “vote”, with its purchase of tickets, that diversity in an orchestra and its guest artists are important components of attracting newcomers to the concert hall.

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Mesa is the 2016 Senior Division Winner of the annual Sphinx Competition. The Sphinx Organization is the only national organization that rewards young Hispanic and African American musicians at its annual February competition.

“The competition is open to all Junior High, High School, and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S.” according its website. “The Sphinx Competition offers young Black and Latino classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with established professional musicians in a competition setting. Its primary goals are to encourage, develop and recognize classical music talent in the Black and Latino communities.”

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Thomas Mesa, Cuban-American cellist, will be featured on the March 24 & 25 concerts playing one of the most famous cello concertos of all time: the Elgar Cello Concerto. Mesa got to this point in his career as we all do, with a little help from our friends and those who believe in us.

Cellist Thomas Mesa.

Photo courtesy ESO.

Having Mesa with the ESO is an honor, and I hope our community will take advantage of the chance to hear a magnificent

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Another Sphinx winner will be featured at the ESO’s Ainsworth Concerts for Youth on April 10-13, 2018. Playing the 3rd movement of the Lalo Cello Concerto will be Chicagoan Ifetayo Ali-Landing, 2017 Junior Division Finalist. Hear this 14-year-old African American in her winning performance at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6Etqu8_xjAQ Individuals interested in seeing these fine young musicians should contact the ESO Box Office at 847-888-0404. Tickets for the March 24-25 concert begin at $30 for adults and $12 for students with ID. Cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing.

Photo courtesy ESO. work performed by a talented musician, and support a young artist that is striving to break the diversity barrier by demonstrating exceptional mastery of his instrument. Visit http:// thomasmesacello.com/category/ video/ to see his winning performance.

Tickets for the Ainsworth Youth Concerts are $7.50 per student. School personnel and homeschoolers should ask for Wendy Evans, Director of Community Engagement.

Gwen Gage, Ed.D. is an ESO Board Member & Education Committee Member and attended the 2016 Sphinx Competition which ESO Music Director Andrew Grams conducted and Thomas Mesa won.

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OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Accepting Entries Starting April 2 All Seats $10 Finalists Will Be Screened Saturday, September 22, 7pm Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin • The ESFF will feature a Live Action category and an Animation category.

• The top two selected films in each category,

as voted on by the selection committee, will make the finals. The next three selected films in each category will compete to make the finals during the Elgin Fringe Festival, September 7-16.

• Awards and monetary prizes will be presented to the top three films.

This competition will allow any filmmaker to submit work, even if it has been entered into other festival competitions!

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March 3 & 4 Beethoven and Shostakovich

A Tasty Spring Mix birthday. The marathon of musical joy is Saturday, March 3rd, from 9am to 9pm in the magnificent sanctuary of First United Methodist Church at 216 East Highland Avenue in downtown Elgin.

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Inside the Music: Elgar Enigma Variations Celebrating V Years of Side Street

March 24 & 25 Brahms and Elgar Variations

In March 2013, Side Street Studio Arts opened its doors with a gallery reception at 15 Ziegler Court in downtown Elgin and didn’t look back. After five years of growth into theatre, live music, festivals, education, merchandising and project partherships, the team continues to expand its influence in helping transform Elgin into an arts-friendly community for diverse talents and voices.

The official five year anniversary celebration entitled “V” is Friday night, March 2nd from 6-10pm at Side Street, featuring live music, live art making, live contests and general festivity, all for a $5 suggested donation.

The visual art exhibit continues through the month.

Bach Around the Clock

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Concerts for a Cause brings you a 12-hour continuous series of more than forty live performances by dozens of musicians of all ages and stations, in honor of J.S. Bach’s 333rd

From string ensembles to vocalists, to solo instrumentalists from throughout the Fox Valley area, the music will be in celebration of the gifts that Bach has bestowed upon us. Numerous area churches, schools, professional artists, and private studios will be participating.

And yes, there will be cake!

Admission is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted to benefit the Ecker Center for Mental Health. For more details, including a complete schedule of artists, works, and performances go to www. fumcelgin.org.

Carsie Blanton at SecondSpace The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents New Orleans-based singer/songwriter, Carsie Blanton, whose unorthodox musical style ranges from jazz and Motown to burlesque and pop, on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. The performance will be held in the ECC Art Center’s intimate SecondSpace Theatre located in Building H of the Elgin Community College campus at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Carsie Blanton’s unique sound creates a different kind of “New Orleans’ gumbo.” Her music settles in the pop realm, infused with jazz elements and even a little Broadway-style

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Blanton’s music is playful, smart and ferocious.

Tickets are $25. Reserve an ECC Culinary Arts School dinner for $29 by Monday, March 12. This performance contains adult content and adult language. 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 847-6220300.

Carsie Blanton panache. Among Blanton’s supporters are musicians like Paul Simon—whom she opened for during his 2011 tour—and Loudon Wainwright III. Blanton sings with a captivating sweetness and an attitude that somehow manages to be simultaneously affable and brash. Anchored by distinctive vocals that evoke the early days of jazz and contemporary winking humor,

today,” by famed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Outwater is Artistic Director of The Lineup, an outdoor concert series he created and curates at The Park at Wrigley that combines multigenre music performances with the technology and capabilities of major-league sports. Concert tickets start at only $30. Student tickets are $12. There is valet service or free parking. For more information, visit ElginSymphony.Org.

Beethoven and Shostakovich Guest Conductor Edwin Outwater will lead the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) in performances of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring pianist William Wolfram, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 12, on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 4, 2:30 pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center.

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Janus Theatre Examines Racism Janus Theatre Company’s 19th season presents three plays that explore and attempt to understand through theatre the creation, debate, and removal of the mural “American Nocturne” in Elgin during 2016. This project approaches the subject of art and culture in the community by asking three questions separate-

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ly in each of the plays: What is art? Why do we make art? How do we talk about race?

The project continues in March with Spinning Into Butter by Rebecca Gilman, directed by Richard Pahl.

Spinning Into Butter explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America.

When one of the few African American students at liberal Belmont College begins receiving hate mail, the campus erupts, first with shock, then with mutual recrimination as faculty and students alike try to prove their own tolerance by condemning one another. At the center of this maelstrom is Sarah Daniels, the dean of students. As the administration sponsors public “race forums” and the students start their activist groups, Sarah is forced to explore her own feelings of racism. Her self-examination leads to some surprising discoveries and painful insights, the consequences of which even she can’t predict.

Performances are held weekends March 16-26 at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division

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EYSO in Concert Composers have always been inspired and challenged by the natural world—not just to imitate it, but seek to understand it and share their understanding in sound. When Gustav Mahler was sketching his monumental Third Symphony, he penciled in at the top of the first movement “what the mountains tell me.”

Art Garfunkel will appear at ECC’s Blizzard Theatre March 9th at 7:30 p.m. Source: artgarfunkel.com Street in downtown Elgin. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

General admission is $18 and tickets are available online at janusplays.com

Art Garfunkel Sold Out! Yep, THE Art Garfunkel is playing ECC! Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world

as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Garfunkel has also enjoyed a successful film career, is a published poet, and has released 12 solo albums. Don’t miss this chance to experience a legend in concert, Friday, March 9th at 7:30pm at the Blizzard Theatre.

Tickets start at $59, available at the ECC Arts Center box office, by phone at (847) 622-0300, or online at tickets.elgin.edu.

The EYSO’s 20172018 season is entitled “Elemental: What Nature tells us about the Orchestra.”

“Water’s power has been pondered by poets, philosophers, and artists since the ancient Greeks, and it continues to fascinate,” said Artistic Director Randal Swiggum. “Why is our relationship with water so profound, so mysterious, so elemental? Is it water’s mystical shape-shifting property? Or a deep sense that we ourselves are

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fashioned from this elemental stuff?”

Hear the EYSO present works that explore the themes of organicism, musical motifs as DNA, and the orchestra as an ecosystem in three concerts entited “Water” on March 11th at the Blizzard Theatre of the ECC Arts Center. Ensembles perform at 2pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Music Educators of the Year will be honored at a 5:45 pm reception.

Concert tickets are $14-25, available at the ECC box office, by phone at 847.622.0300 or online at tickets.elgin. edu.

Families, students, teachers, and friends are welcome to visit rehearsals, meet our conductors and staff, and learn about joining EYSO at an open house Sunday, March 4th between 3:30-7:30 pm at the ECC Arts Center.

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The band returns from Nashville to Judson University’s Herrick Chapel March 22nd at 7pm for a live concert to benefit the Judson University Choir. Tickets are $10 ($5 students). Doors open at 6:30pm.

Da Boys are Back in Town

Mass Anthem performs a live concert to benefit the Judson University Choir, March 22nd at 7pm. Photo source: massanthem.com

Mass Anthem Christian band Mass Anthem has come a long way since its beginnings at Judson University in 2012. In just two years, Mass Anthem landed on Worship Leader magazine’s “Top 5 College Releases” for the group’s debut album, Alive, which was produced in Judson’s own Dark Room Studios.

The band’s music and ministry have gained a substantial following. After posting a video mashup cover of “I’ll Find You” and “Hills and Valleys” on Facebook in October 2017, it was viewed more than 240,000 times. Still on their continued trajectory upward, the group recently signed with Dream Records, a recording label based in Los Angeles, California.

Sunshine Boys are a Chicago-based trio of vetThis magnificent church will set the stage eran recording and for an impressive production by an touring artists from all-star cast. Ukrainian soprano some of the most Tetyana Torzhevska will be in the revered bands in inleading role of Floria Tosca, tenor dierock. Featuring Simon Kyung Lee as Mario CavaraFreda Love Smith dossi, Metropolitan Opera baritone (Blake Babies, William Powers will be in the role Antenna, Mysteries of Scarpia and Aaron Wardell will of Life), Jacqueline perform the role of Angelotti.

Schimmel (Justin Soirée Lyrique’s Young Vocal Roberts, Big Hello), Artist 2017 Competition winner, and Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, The Sunshine Boys. Source: facebook.com boy soprano Blake Buczkiewicz will be highlighted as “The ShepSlugs), Sunshine herd Boy” as a reward for winning Boys offer a prothis competition. Soirée Lyrique’s pulsive, melodic take on pop rock. They will be Young Artists Chorus will complete the cast performing a free one-hour set of live music in for this exciting production. downtown Elgin at Rediscover Records, Saturday, March 24th from noon to 1p.m. They’ll be This performance will be performed in the here to promote their new release “Blue Music”. original “Italian” language with projected You won’t want to miss this!

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Coming in April: TOSCA! Tosca will be presented at The First Methodist Church, 216 E Highland Ave. in Elgin on April 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm. This staged

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TalentFest 2018 The creative genius of area high school students will be showcased at the upcoming TalentFest 2018. Now in its eighth year, TFest will take place at the Hemmens Cultural Center Theater on Tuesday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Master of Ceremonies, Kelsie Huff, will entertain the audience with her comedic stylings between performances of students from Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, and Streamwood high schools. The ten finalists — the top two acts from each school’s own talent show — will entertain audiences with their unique artistry during the first part of the show.

Attendees get to be a part of the action, as they will cast votes for their favorites acts during intermission. The top five performances will then grace the stage again, performing an entirely different act, for three celebrity judges.

First, second, and third places receive an award as determined

by the judges’ votes and whichever school earns the most audience votes will have the honor of holding onto the traveling TalentFest Trophy, currently residing at last year’s People’s Choice winner, Bartlett High School.

With the support of the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and the U-46 Educational Foundation, TFest is open to the entire student population within the district. Winners from past shows are often asked to participate in various City of Elgin events and festivals. Aside from the prestige that comes with

Cultural Arts Commission Calendar TalentFest, Cultural Arts Commission Sponsored Event Join students from Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, and Streamwood High Schools at the annual TalentFest held on Tuesday, March 13th @7pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center. Tickets are $5.

Elgin Fringe Festival, Cultural Arts Commission Sponsored Event Applications are currently live for both the Performance and Visual Arts as part of the Elgin Fringe Festival. You can apply by visiting ElginFringeFestival.com. The festival is uncurated and participation is offered on a first-come-first-served basis. For questions or concerns contact the Fringe at ElginFringeFestival@ gmail.com. The festival takes place in downtown Elgin, September 7-16, 2018. #EFFit #Fringe2018 #befringe

Independent Players, Cultural Arts Commission Organizational Grant Recipient Independent Players presents Moliere’s Tartuffe February 23-24, March 2-3, 9-10 at 7:30 PM at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Elgin. “Opportunist & swindler, Tartuffe, dupes Orgon (a middle-aged bigot and prude) into giving him everything; when Orgon catches him red-handed attempting to seduce his wife, he finally comes to his senses, but is only saved from ruin by the ‘Sun King’s’ intervention.” the greatest talent, this event encourages and highlights the incredible gifts of the young individuals who are the heart and soul of our growing community.

Tickets to TalentFest 2018 are $5.00 and may be purchased at The Hemmens Box Office, online at www.hemmens.org, or by phone at 847-931-5900. Active updates are available on the events Facebook page at TalentFest U-46 (@talentfestu46).

The Hemmens Cultural Center is located at the corner of Symphony Way and North Grove Avenue in Elgin, IL and is easily accessible from I-90. Parking is free.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts Commission Organizational Grant Recipient “Your Week with Thomas Mesa and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra” will take place March 21st-March 25th 2018. Events with this special young guest artist will include a Master Class Saturday March 24th 2018 from 10 am-noon at Gail Borden Public Library and performances Saturday, March 24th 2018 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 25th 2018. Both performances at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, Illinois.

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 starting March 2018.

These events aim to draw positive attention and increased attendance to SSSA and the businesses and organizations of downtown Elgin, to create reliable ongoing community events, and to support area artists.

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Michael Ingersoll:

Under the Stage Lights

by Vanessa Passo Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons sing, “Oh, what a night.” Michael Ingersoll would have to agree.

The 39-year-old singer from Dayton, Ohio has had plenty of December, 1963 (“Oh, What a Night”) moments.

“Oprah, Jay Leno, PBS, we’ve been on over a hundred million American television sets together during our career,” Ingersoll said, to name a few.

Ingersoll played The Four Season’s member, Nick Massi, in Jersey Boys as part of the first company ever outside of New York City. He graced the stages in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.

A quartet comprised of ex-Jersey Boys was formed from the success of this long running show, named Under the Streetlamp. Doo-wop, Motown, and rock ‘n’ roll hits were on the menu for the four-man-show, including Ingersoll and musical brother (and former Frankie Valli character in Jersey Boys), Christopher Kale Jones. For six years, Under the Streetlamp made four PBS concert specials, and toured all over the country.

this music, but [Jones] and I have become brothers in Rock ‘n’ Roll over the past decade,” Ingersoll said. “We’re actually returning to a theatre that really helped get our concert careers started, once we were out of Jersey Boys.”

“That’s how we fell in love with the doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll music, because we did it over a thousand times, many times a week,” Ingersoll said.

These legendary decades are not unfamiliar to the artists, where stars like the Everly Brothers, the Beatles, the Righteous Brothers, and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and many more, reign supreme.

Now, (some of) the boys are back and better than ever in their concert event “Lean On Me,” presented by Artist Lounge Live, right back where their concert careers started — at Elgin Community College.

“There’s literally a brotherhood in Rock n’ Roll in terms of a lot of actual brothers making

And so, the brotherhood comes to life for this duo’s performance, “featuring the most well- known and beloved rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 50’s and 60’s era,” Ingersoll said.

The charisma and passion Ingersoll possesses is only a foreshadowing of how this concert event may play out.

A Flicker of Interest Ingersoll wasn’t born into the spotlight of a street lamp or

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stage light. His love for music started right at home.

“I got my start because my grandfather [Roy Francis] was a jazz pianist in the 1960’s, and I was the only one of eight grandchildren that was as fascinated with the piano as he was,” Ingersoll said.

“He introduced me to jazz greats like Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong, and I wanted to be like him when I grew up,” Ingersoll reminisces of his grandfather, realizing he is pursuing a career that his working grandfather could no longer do in order to provide for his children.

“I talk about him when I’m on stage quite a bit, and there’s always a song I dedicate to him in his memory.”

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ly fascination with the soulful sounds of the 60’s, Ingersoll’s musical future came into focus in his high school days. He later attended Miami University as an acting major.

get a job that’s big enough for anybody to care at all. And then once you do, you hang on to that and you build on that for all it’s worth, if you’re smart.”

To continue on in such a business, with much success, was a blessing for Ingersoll. He took opportunities and ran with them.

Ingersoll takes the passion and soul stemming from the music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s decades that so many people connect with then and now, and pours it out in his performances and concerts for people everywhere to share in the success of not only his time, but in the time that great music was born.

“It’s a rare privilege to work in the music business and the theatre business and have that be your full-time occupation. And luckily that has been Chris’s and my trajectory for well over 10 years,” Ingersoll said.

He continues, “Those successes that you fight for, that takes years to get to, I mean — Chris and I were both professionals for 10 years before we got Jersey Boys ... so you fight for years to

in the long run here in Chicago that allowed us to build on something that people could be familiar with, that people could identify with and that gave people some modicum of faith that we had any clue of what we were doing, whatsoever.”

And smart, he was.

For the connections formed among people just by Ingersoll’s work, he shares his appreciation by saying,” Even more importantly, you learn how to best serve your audience, you learn how to best serve the people who make your career possible at all. Those people deserve all of our gratitude, and I can assure you that they have it.”

“In our business, there’s a saying that ‘work begets work,’” Ingersoll said.

“So, it’s opportunities like being on Oprah, being on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, being on PBS and being in the first company of Jersey Boys outside of Broadway

The music stylings from a time that seems so long ago, may really be of benefit to the people of today’s era, Ingersoll thinks, now

Christopher Kale Jones (left) and Michael Ingersoll as members of the quartet Under The Streetlamp.

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more than ever.

“The environment in America right now is a negative one and a scary one for a lot of people.

What we hope to be able to do is be a respite and a relief from that energy and provide something that is life affirming and positive. It reminds us that through this music that is part of our American culture, part of our American birthright, we have more in common than we have different,” Ingersoll said.

“Lean on Me” allows for these commonalities among the audience, and even the singers, to shine through.

“People are going to know all the words to our songs, they’re going to be familiar, they’re going to be people’s favorite songs that are going to remind people of times that make them feel good.

And we want people to feel good right now! Because I think people are in desperate need for it; I can certainly tell you that I am.”

Positivity and unity is one of the many qualities these eras of music provides for not only the audience, but Ingersoll, himself.

“All pop music is based on the music that came before it, so, you know, it certainly influenced me in that way,” Ingersoll said.

Wed.Feb.28 Belly Dance Wednesday at Martini Room La Groove Fatale, is a dedicated group of dancers who consistently strive to dance outside the box in classic and modern style variants of belly dancing. See the troupe perform in front of a live audience in their monthly appearance in downtown Elgin’s chic cocktail lounge.

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“Rock ‘n’ roll is inherently joyous music. If often takes difficult subjects and difficult topics and tries to channel them into something positive. It certainly was built on the backs, in many ways, of people that were going through incredible challenges ... channeling that energy into something that was life affirming in finding an audience.”

Allowing negativity to filter through a joyous lens is recognized by Ingersoll as something the people of this country should take a closer look at, to find light in a darkened place.

“The themes that are replete in rock ‘n’ roll deeply affect me because I’m an American, and deeply affect our audience because they’re Americans. In some ways, I feel like we’re closer to unity when some of this music was being made than we are now.”

Spotlight on Service When he’s not performing under the stage lights, Ingersoll enjoys using his passion of music to do more than just perform.

organizations that use this music and use concerts — whether it’s me or Chris or Under The Streetlamp — we make that the centerpiece of a fundraising organization’s event or gala. We’re able to help draw awareness to the cause, we’re able to help draw dollars to the cause ... our appearances are a jumping-off point for them to be able to do their incredibly important work.

So, anytime that I can make music and partner with an organization that is also doing good in the world, it’s the best of all worlds. Being service-oriented is an essential part of my life.”

His involvement in philanthropic work has included raising money for the American Cancer Society, United Way, and the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, according to Artist Lounge Live.

If you can’t catch the doo-wop and rock stylings of Ingersoll and Jones live on April 7, get

“It gives you the opportunity to do good, to do well while doing good,” Ingersoll said. “Luckily, people will rally around good music. They’ll rally around a great concert. So, working with of stories, interactive fingerplays and large muscle activities for 2 year olds and an adult caregiver. Attendance is limited. Please complete the information below or 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. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Training Information Session Training grants are available to help you get a job! Learn about WIOA sefvices 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.

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North 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 the class, this is the first on my own library experience for children.

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Angela Ingersoll performs the music of Judy Garland.

your televisions set for a brandnew PBS concert special featuring Ingersoll’s wife, Angela, who is also his producing partner in Artist Lounge Live. “She’s half of everything I do.”

On Sunday, March 18, Angela Ingersoll will sing the catalog of Judy Garland, debuting on WTTW. Don’t miss the magic that happens at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets for ECC Arts Center’s production of “Lean On Me” 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. www.elginsymphony.org, or call 847888-0404 ext. 238 to reserve your seat. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Disease Prevention Seminar: Practicing Mindfulness Would you like to make positive changes in your lifestyle to reduce your family’s risk of developing chronic diseases? Join Centro de Informacion, Presence Health and Northern Illinois Food Bank for a 10 week class that will give you the tools you need to change

Piano Performance: Ted Turner 11.30a-12.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club This free, interactive lecture/ discussion series, led by Jim Kendros, meets on the Wednesday afternoon during the week of the ESO’s Classics Masterworks series and will broaden your understanding of the music to be performed that week. You will study the music from the inside out, make new friends, and enhance your concert experience. Please register at

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March 2018 your life! 1.30p-3p, Centro de Informacion, 28 N. Grove Ave #200 847.695.9050 www.centrodeinformacion.org. Free 3D Printing Basics for Adults 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! 2p-3.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North 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. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info ChessMaster Junior Chess Club Kids and teens

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are invited to hone their chess skills during our free-play sessions. Beginners are welcome -- we will teach you how to play! 4p-5p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Pizza and Books Come talk to about what you are currently reading and grab a slice of pizza. 4p-6p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Candidates Forum Q & A with candidates running in the spring primary elections. 6p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info City Council Meeting 6p-8p, Elgin City hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

versation 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 Elgin Room, 270 North 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. 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs and fun for parents and children to enjoy together. No registration required.

6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 North 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.

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Trivia Night Free to play! Win $$ off your tab and impress your friends. EPH and Revolution Brewing tournament running concurrently through April. Be there AND be square! 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. Free

Thu.Mar.1 1, 2, 3 Go! Families with 1, 2, and 3 year olds are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, and musical activities together. No registration required. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 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, Rakow Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Piano Performance: Ted Turner 1p-2p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Creativity Lab Grades 1 & up. Art, tinkering activities, and games will be available for creative play.

4p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Tech Fair Families will discover cutting-edge and valuable technology found at the Library and offered by Got Robot? FIRST Tech Challenge robotics

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team, the Elgin Fire Department Water Rescue Team, Elgin Police Department, Microsoft, Comcast and L.L. Bean. See Microsoft’s latest devices, find out how you can digitally preserve your family’s memories, try out virtual reality, make your own robot, check out the 3D printer and more. Discover how Fabric Images and ACME Design use technology to make their fantastic creations! 4p-7p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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No registration. ?Necesitas practicar tu ingles para el examen de la ciudadania? Ven a este grupo gratis para repasar y practicar el ingles que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas del examen de historia y civica. El grupo es liderado por un tutor del Literacy Connection y cualquiera puede asistir. No hace falta inscribirse. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Paint a Pennant Come and paint your own wooden pennant and proudly display in your home, bar, man cave, or your she shed. So the question is: Are you a northsider and bleed Cubby blue ?! or are you a Sox fan and cherish your “ South side hitmen”?! Join us for a little crosstown comradery or friendly banter... it’s your choice. Price includes the painting project and all you can eat pizza & pop buffet... Cash bar available! 6.30p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com. $35

and a few drawing horses will be available. As the group grows, so will the accoutrement! Join us Thursday nights to work from the figure and create art, friendships, and participate in the visual art scene in Elgin!

6.30p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $15 donation Climate Change: What Can We Do About it Join Ray Wiggers for the second half of his discussion on climate change. Ray is the Author of the wildly popular “Geology Underfoot in Illinois. You need not have attended the first speech to enjoy and learn from this one. To demonstrate, Mr. Wiggers marshals compelling evidence from cutting-edge research in the fields of geology, oceanography, biology and climatology. He then poses the most vital question rising from a frank acknowledgment of this looming disaster: is there anything, at this relatively late date, we can really do about it. In this popular talk, Mr. Wiggers points out both the varying options and profound obligations that informed American Citizens have to make the world a fit place to live for future generations. $5 for members.

7p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. $7

4.3 Dr. Seuss Day Fun! Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day by dropping by for crafts, games, and prizes. 9a-6p, GBPL Youth Center - West, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Read Across America - Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day by dropping by for crafts, games, and prizes! 10a-3p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Vintage Shop Hop 2018 Vintage, Antiques, Primitive, Retro, Collectible, Eclectics, Functional Art, and Decor are what you’ll find on the State Street Market Shops leg of the Vintage Shop Hop! Also participating: Soulful Sparrow, Elgin Antiques, Whatnots and Whimsies, Midwest Retro, and more. Continues all day 3/3. 10a, State Street Market Shops, 701 North State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshops.com. Free

Google Tools: Gmail Learn how to streamline electronic communication with an in-depth overview of Gmail and Google Contacts in this class.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Purim in the Palace Purim Feast | Megillah Reading | Dress for the Royal Ball | Photo Booth in the Palace | King’s Strolling Magician | Face Paint Pizzaz | Lively Music. 5p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way elginchabad.com. $10-18-54 Baby Rhyme Time This storytime is for infants 0 - 11 months with an adult caregiver. Attendance is limited.

Registration is required. For the first week of registration only customers living within the Gail Borden Public Library District may register. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Citizenship Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana Do you need to practice English for your naturalization/citi-

Full Moon Ride It’s the monthly Elgin full moon ride. This will be a moderate pace ride for a few miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin.

Join us for this social night ride!

Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to have a clear light on the front and a red reflector or a red light on the back for night time riding.

That would be the minimum attempt for safety, so let’s all be easy to see on the street. 9p, Advocate Park, Chicago and Spring, Downtown Elgin elginbikehub.com. Free Side Street Drawing Guild 3 HOURS OF DRAWING FROM UNIQUE AND CREATIVE MODELS! From 2003 to 2014(?) The Division St. Drawing Guild was a living, breathing example of what artists could do when they worked together. From weekly drawing groups, to marathons, and even several shows by the members, this group created lasting friendships as well as wonderful pieces of art. NOW: Division Street Drawing Guild has been re-incarnated as SIDE STREET DRAWING GUILD! A NEW space, new management, and a new chance to get together with like-minded people to work on your skills as an artist.

Bring drawing supplies (Boards, paper, pencils, paint) Tables and chairs

Fri.Mar.2 2018 Kane County Regional Office of Education Educators Institute Day Each year, the Gail Borden Public Library District with the Regional Office of Education facilitates an Institute Day for educators and librarians in Kane County. This day provides the opportunity for educators and librarians to attend March 2, 2018 institute day at Gail Borden Public Library to continue their professional learning.

Registration is at the Kane County Regional Office of Education: http:// www.kaneroe.org/institute-day-2018 9a-4.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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his senses. Fridays and Saturdays at 7.30p through March 10. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15/12/10

Cheryl Rodey Very talented power voice Cheryl Rodey returns to Elgin’s Oldest Bar and Grille. 8p, Olde Towne Inn, 412 Bluff City Blvd. 847.608.1703.

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Diveheart is a not-for-profit organization that provides scuba diving instruction, opportunities and adventures to children, adults and veterans with disabilities.

Where is Diveheart?

Diveheart’s headquarters are in Downers Grove, Illinois. Diveheart works with individuals, clubs, recreation groups, hospitals, and veteran organizations throughout the U.S. as well as in Mexico, Israel, Australia, the Caribbean, China, South America and more.

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Many of our diving adventures take place in the lakes and oceans of the world, but our diving instruction and many programs happen in community pools.

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First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions Start the month off in style, green style that is! Join us for First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions to kick-off a carefree evening out with friends, family or just yourself and some strangers.

It’ll be a fun night either way! There’ll be laughter, crazy antics, competing teams of improvisers, live music and a cash bar (no atm on site). It’ll be a fun night out that won’t break the bank! 100% clean.

99.27% hilarious. 90 minutes of complete improvisation a la Whose Line Is It Anyway. Great fun for all ages! 15/$12 General Admission. Snag your tickets at the door, or in advance at 847.931.5900 or you can purchase online. 8p-12.15p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 greenroomimprov.com

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Tartuffe This classic satire by Moliere follows the travails of dithering Orgon, a middle-aged fool who falls under the spell of a charlatan—Tartuffe, a duplicitous would-be man of God who is more in thrall to sex and money. Orgon’s gullibility drives his family to despair, especially when he endeavors to marry off his daughter Mariane to his new friend.

Tartuffe’s boldness knows no bounds and Orgon gets royally “Tartuffed” before he finally comes to

Working: A Musical Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of workers the world often takes for granted. This updated classic features new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda as well as favorites by Stephen Schwartz and James Taylor. Continues thru 3/4. 7.30p, ECC SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets. elgin.edu. $18-20

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The Collective New songs! (Great pizza!) 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

Sat.Mar.3 Bach Around the Clock Help us celebrate J. S. Bach’s 333rd birthday with a community concert featuring musicians of all ages playing the music of J.S. Bach for 12 straight hours! Come and enjoy in a magnificent Sanctuary, located in downtown Elgin; it is the perfect venue for such a monumental birthday bash. From string ensembles to vocalists, to solo instrumentalists from throughout the Fox Valley area, the music will be in celebration of the gifts that Bach has bestowed upon us. And yes, there will be cake! A freewill donation will benefit Ecker Center for Mental Health. 9a-9p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave 847.741.0038 fumcelgin.org. Donation Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice March meeting General Meeting for planning and discussion 9a, Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin www.foxvalleycitizensforpeaceandjustice.org. Free

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Downtown Elgin Winter Market An indoor open-space market feature locally sourced baked goods, makeup, artwork, pottery, teas, ice cream, handmade soaps, dog treats, candy, honey, gifts and more. Also 3/17, 10a2p. 10a-2p, Elgin Artspace Lofts, 51 S. Spring Street 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com. Free English for the Workplace Improve your English language skills so you can get a job or move ahead in your job in this free 6-week course. Practice dialog, interviews, vocabulary, and use laptops for Internet searches, emailing and creating a resume. You will also find out about local educational and employment resources.

10a-1p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info gailborden.info

Fundamentals of Astrology: Learning the Language of the Stars You’re more than just your Sun Sign!

In this three-hour workshop taught by astrologer and FOI Priestess Anna Applegate, you’ll gain a thorough basic literacy in Western astrology, a Greek word which literally means “the language of the stars.” Learn the terminology, the symbols (glyphs for planets and signs), the role of the Ascendant and Moon Sign, the North and South Nodes, the significance of the 12 houses and natal planetary placements in them, the 12 signs and their elements and modalities, the basic mathematical angles used to determine the relationship between the planets (known as aspects), astrology and health, and much more!

Cost includes printed natal chart with analysis. (Anna would need to know each attendee’s date, time, and location of birth at least 3 days in advance of the class. You can furnish that information when you register by calling the shop at 847-899-2534) 1p, Maiden Bedlam, 166 E. Chicago Street maidenbedlam.com. $75

Vintage Shop Hop 2018 See 3/2.

10a, State Street Market Shops, 701 North State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshops.com. Free

Occupy Elgin Rally for peace and economic, social, racial, and gender justice. 1p, Kimball Street & Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 www.foxvalleycitizensforpeaceandjustice.org. Free

Museum Story Hour Come to the free story hour at the Elgin Public Museum at 11:00 on March 3. Learn about hedgehogs, these cute little creatures and the homes they inhabit.

The story hour is free but donations are always accepted. See you there!

Donations welcomed. 11a, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org.

Free Activate Elgin’s March Into Health Kick-Off Event! Featuring CircEsteem Family Performance and Interactive Circus Fun! Fun and Interactive for the whole family: Chef Doug from Tarragon Catering cooking demo and tasting, fruit juggling and crafts; CircEsteem Family Performance and Interactive Circus Fun; Free tickets distributed at the Activate Elgin table in the Main Lobby from 1 – 2:30 pm; Fresh Market fresh fruit giveaway. Enter for a chance to win $100 Aldi gift card, Lunch for 4 at McAlister’s Deli,

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, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See above. 2p-3p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Bowser Breaks SELF X CREW presents BOWSER BREAKS / a fundraiser for Papas / This is a fundraiser & our tribute to our brother Papas - an icon in the Chicagoland & Midwest Bboy & Bgirl scene. We are taking it back to the raw essence of breakin’ and

hosting a cypher style 1 vs 1 Bboy/ bgirl battle. Your breakin’ hosts will be: Bravemonk (Phaze II); J.Boogie (Self-X, Raw Addictz, Junkwartz).

Breakin judges are: Spin master Saul (Brickheadz); P-Nut (Self-X/Raw Addictz/Squadron); Reksick (Them Bad Apples). This battle is for the respect and honor of saying you came and you conquered! The same way papas use to represent at every jam he attended. We will also be hosting a 1 vs 1 MC battle to see who’s the nicest on the mic; hosted by Elgin’s finest MC’s: Picasso & Maintain. The DJ’s blessing your ears will be: E double (Phaze II); Illanoiz (Rebel Diaz): Maker (Them Bad Apples); Sonryze (SOLKON). We WILL have special giveaways for the winners so you will not walk away empty handed. Special raffles, food & more goodies will be in store for everyone. 3p, Imago Creative Studios, 216 E. Prairie Street 847.961.8000 imagocreative.com. $10 donation Art for Good: Exploring Activism Through the Arts Side Street Studio Arts has been working with the students of the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) to explore the ways various mediums of art can create calls to action that lead to change.

Students and professional artists will come together to create visual and performance works exploring a range of social issues. Their creative works will be on display at Side Street Theater. We hope you will join us in celebrating the work of these upand-coming artist-activists. Who are YLA cadets? They are 128 students from 7th to 12th grade living in the Elgin Community College District 509 (including U-46, D300, D301, and D303 Illinois school districts). 93% are students of color. 100% come from families living in poverty. Many cadets have been told that going to college is not an achievable dream.

Some have been told that they do not belong in our country or, even worse, that they simply should not have been born. Yet 100% of them live the YLA motto: “I AM on the path to success. I AM college bound.” 100% are being prepped for college and trained as leaders. 100% are making a difference today as our youngest leaders to stand up for the poor and disenfranchised in our community.

4p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. Free

4.3 these concerts. Chicago-area guest conductor Edwin Outwater, known for his sensitive musical interpretations, will conduct the program, which includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 12. A cash bar will be available for this and every ESO concert. No ATM on site, so please plan accordingly. Also 3/4 at 2.30p.

7.30p-10p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org Tartuffe See 3/2. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15/12/10 Working: A Musical See 3/2. 7.30p, ECC SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets. elgin.edu. $18-20 Alpha Omega Funk Brothers AOFB is a party band that covers funk, disco, R&B, pop, soul and other dance favorites from this year and as far back as the 70s. We are bringing the Dance Rock Blues Jazz F.U.N.K. party to the Westside! Come early we blast off @ 9pm. No cover charge. Come and Jam with us! Brand new show 2018 your home town Funksterz are back! 9p, D-Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover Sixes and Sevens Chicagoland based band, playing today’s modern rockin’ country hits. 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Shostakovich ESO favorite William Wolfram, piano, will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 on

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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

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 20 Dupage Court

Holiday Inn Express 495 Airport Road

Stanley’s Ale House 335 N. McLean Boulevard

Funky Rooster Studios 73 S. Grove Avenue

In The Neighborhood Deli 185 Edison Avenue

Starbucks 338 S. Randall Road

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way

Judson University (Commons & Library) 1151 N. State Street

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Metra Rail Big Timber Station 2025 Big Timber Road

Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee

Paul’s Family Restaurant 1300 Lawrence Avenue

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

Presence St. Joseph Hospital 77 N. Airlite Street

East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

Sirin Dentistry 1 Crescent St.

Emmett’s Brewing Company 128 W. Main St., West Dundee

State Street Market Shops 701 N. State St.

The Manor Restaurant 425 E. Main St., East Dundee

Walnut Speakeasy 214 Walnut Avenue

Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

Kellenberger Auto Service 217 Symphony Way Law Offices of Shirley Sadjadi 169 E. Chicago St. Maiden Bedlam 166 E. Chicago St. Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn 20 S. Spring St. Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St. Pastigel Bakery 154 E. Chicago St. Rediscover Records 9 S. Spring Street Side Street Studio Arts Gallery 15 Ziegler Court Soulful Sparrow 10 Douglas Avenue

DOWNTOWN Arabica Cafe* 59 Douglas Ave Art Area Studio 51 51 S. Spring Street at Fulton St. Associated Bank 16 N. Spring Street Blue Box Cafe 176 E. Chicago Street Central Barber Shop 172 E. Chicago St. 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 10 N. Spring Street 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

WEST SIDE 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 Colonial Cafe 600 S. McLean Boulevard D Hangout Bar and Grill 550 S. McLean Boulevard Dutch Inn West 36W610 Foothill Road Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive

RANDALL CORRIDOR 1600 Professional Building 1600 N. Randall Road 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

Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard

Rookie’s All American Pub & Grill 2486 Bushwood Drive

Grumpy Goat Tavern 875 Sports Way

Starbucks 2480 North Randall Road

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 800 N. State Street

Village Pizza and Pub 2496 N. Randall Road

Hampton Inn 405 Airport Road

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

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr.

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Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave. Highland Ave Church of the Brethren 783 W. Highland Ave.

Booker’s Bar & Grill 420 N. McLean Boulevard Cleveland Veterinary Clinic 400 N. McLean Boulevard

Pampered Pet Services 1050 Dundee Ave. The Uncommon Palate 316 N. River St., East Dundee *Preferred Pickup Location Supplies are limited at these locations and may run out early in the month. If you don’t see B RAVO Magazine on display, please let management know that you saw their location listed here, and came in for a free copy!

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and includes unlimited carnival games with prizes, face painting, and crafts. Plus there will be adorable kittens (and puppies) to play with. There will also be art lessons from an “alien cat” cartoonist! 100% of the proceeds will go towards KIRA’S KITTEN CARE FUND at The Anderson Animal Shelter and The Kira Lozano Fine Arts Scholarship at The Einstein Academy. 1p, Einstein Academy, 747 Davis Road 847.697.3836 einsteinacademy.us. $10

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Shostakovich See 3/3. 2.30p-5p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org Kira’s Kitten Karnival Please come and help us keep Kira’s memory alive! Admission is just $10

2018 Lenten Music Series: Jim Hinton and Sally Szudy, Vocalists Jim Hinton and Sally Szudy, vocalists, will perform a free organ concert in the beautiful and historic stained glass sanctuary of

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23 First Congregational Church. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. 3p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Free Working: A Musical See 3/2. 3p, ECC SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets. elgin.edu. $18-20 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Open House Families, students, teachers, and friends are welcome to see EYSO “behind the scenes”: visit rehearsals, meet our conductors and staff, and learn about joining EYSO. 3.30p, ECC Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. Free

Mon.Mar.5 Kane County Early Voting Early voting for Kane County’s Primary Elections Spring 2018. Continues daily through 3/19. 9a-5p, GBPL 2nd Floor - Main Street Court, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info A Holistic Approach to Wellness for Life Participants will learn how to form create life-long partnerships in family life and in the workplace by incorporating the Eight Dimensions of Wellness in building the foundation. Department of Food and Nutrition Services, School District U-46. Presented by Dr. Claudie Phillips. 10a-2p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 2/28. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28. 3.30p-4p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for 3 to 6 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and songs. Parents must remain in the building but do not need to attend the class, this is the first on my own library experience for children.

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

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The Gaming Event Players in grades 2-12 are welcome to come to this monthly drop-in event. Play Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and other role-playing games.

Bring your cards to play or trade. Don’t know how to play? We will teach you and get you started. No registration required. 6p-8p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

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edit a professional audio recording, direct and edit a professional video, learn MIDI, and become a Photoshop pro. 6p-8p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 North 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 is 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. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids Film and Discussion Series March 5 Developing Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence. March 12 Teaching Kids to Care - The Roots of Empathy. March 19 Growing Up Social in a Digital Age. Each week will feature a 30-minute Great Courses film followed by discussion on raising healthy kids. 6.30p-7.30p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info MS Excel: Basics Learn how Microsoft Excel’s cells, worksheets, and workbooks easily allow users to manipulate, calculate, and format numbers and other types of data.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Planning and Zoning Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

sume, 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rakow Rooks Chess and Games Club Kids and teens of all skill levels are invited to practice and play.

4.30p-5.30p, Rakow Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Elgin Genealogical Society The monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. At this meeting, presenter Kimberly Nagy will share “Moving Forward by Looking Back.”

We often feel that we are facing a brick wall, when in fact; we already have the information needed to burst through it. She will discuss techniques to revisit that information in order to move forward with our research. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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.For children in grades 3-8.

4.30p-5.30p, South Elgin Branch 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 library staff member, followed by a milk and cookie snack compliments of Panera. Please register. 9.30a-10a, Panera Bread, 369 S. Randall Road, South Elgin 847.841.1925 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 3/1. 10.15a-10.45a, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Search & Resume Help Drop in for one-on-one assistance with your job search. Receive help with your re-

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 6p-7p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 311 cityofelgin. org Homework Heroes Students who need help with homework assignments can meet one-on-one--on a first come, first serve basis--with a helpful volunteer. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. A bilingual volunteer is available most Tuesdays. To confirm the bilingual volunteer is scheduled on the Tuesday of your choice, please call the Homework Help Coordinator at 847-289-5830. 6p-8p, GBPL Youth Center - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Literacy Connection Tutor Training Become a Literacy Connection Volunteer Tutor in this 12 hour training workshop. Help to make a change in someone’s life and become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor! The Literacy Connection has over 40 adult learners in our community waiting to be matched with a tutor like you!

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4.3 help other adults with their English literacy skills, at a time and place convenient for both tutor and learner.

NO PRIOR TEACHING OR TUTORING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED! We’ll train and guide you through the tutoring process. Join us at one of our upcoming Tutor Orientations to learn more! Must be at least 18 years old.

Not sure if tutoring is for you? Join us on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. for “Introduction to The Literacy Connection & Tutoring” to learn more. Training will start after the intro and there is no obligation to stay if you feel our program is not for you. Training continues on Wednesday, March 7th, Monday, March 12th and concludes on Wednesday, March 14th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 847-742-6565 or email info@elginliteracy.org for more information or to register. Course Structure This is an instructor-led, 12-hour course, with some online and out of classroom assignments. Online options are available to complete missed material, if necessary. Tutor trainees participate in discussion, role playing and interactive activities as they learn strategies and background information necessary to tutor adults.

Course Materials and Cost Tutor training is free, but there is a $35 fee to cover the textbook, LITSTART: Strategies for Adult Literacy and ESL Tutors, and other handouts. Cash or a check made payable to The Literacy Connection is collected at the end of the first course meeting. 6p-9p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wellness Tips for Healthy Kicks Joyce Land of Happy and Healthy Lifestyles shares how packing healthy snacks for lunch or a busy day is an easy way to stay focused on good health habits. This is designed for parents of young athletes. 6p-7p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 2/28. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles/ English Conversation Group Practice having everyday conversations in

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Terrific Twos See 2/28. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Human Relations Commission 6.30p-7.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Laura Valdez Wilson Presents a Discussion on the 2017 Community Survey Join Elgin’s Senior Management Analyst in a discussion of the results from the 2017 Community Survey. 6.30p-9p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10.30a-11a, Rakow Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 2/28. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Computers 101 Series: Mouse & Keyboard Learn how to left-click, right-click, double click, use basic command keys, and navigate various areas of the keyboard in this class.

1p-2.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 2/28. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info ChessMaster Junior Chess Club See 3/7. 4p-5p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Liquor Commission Meeting 4.30p-5.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

Bee Program Honey bees must gather nectar from two million flowers to make one pound of honey. One bee has to fly about 90,000 miles – three times around the globe – to make one pound of honey. The average bee will make only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. Come out to our meeting on March 6 at 7pm and find out more and why Bees are so important to our world. 7p, Izaak Walton League, 899 Jay Street iwla. org/elgin Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Heritage Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org MS Word: Basics Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

Candidates Forum Q & A with candidates running in the spring primary elections. 6p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info City Council Meeting 6p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 2/28. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Martini Flight specials. Keri says: “Would love to see your mugs! While I will be there until the end of March.

It just would not allow me to put in more than 2 weeks. Ula Borodzinska & her martini making gurus will make you happy campers while you browse my work. Looking forward to seeing you there! Definitely the best martinis in the western suburbs!” 6.30p, Martini Room Elgin, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com.

Cash bar QuickBooks Series: Basics Learn how QuickBooks’ accounting software allows businesses to manage finances by setting up a company, adjusting preferences, and working with accounts in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 2/28.

7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Trivia Night See 2/28. 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

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Thu.Mar.8 1, 2, 3 Go! See 3/1. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Device Advice See 3/1. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Studio 270, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

Literacy Connection Tutor Training See 3/6. 6p-9p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

January 2-31 Winter Sales All Month January 20-21, Sat & Sun Join Us for Cocoa & Cookies February 8, Thurs Eve 6-8pm Valentine Ladies’ Night Out March 10-11, Sat & Sun 36th Anniversary Celebration Refreshments & Prizes March 24-25, Sat & Sun Meet the Easter Bunny Bring Your Camera April 14-15, Sat & Sun April Showers & Flowers Savings May 12-13, Sat & Sun Mom’s Appreciation Days Refreshments & Gifts For Mom June 9-10, Sat & Sun Strawberries & Lemonade Tastings & Summer Sales July 14-15, Sat & Sun Ice Cream Social August 4 thru 12 Dog Daze Sale September 15-16, Sat & Sun Fall Fling Music, Prizes & Refreshments October 18, Thurs Eve 6-8pm Ladies’ Night Out “Witches, Wine & Wander” November 10-11, Sat & Sun Holiday Open House Music & Refreshments

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Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 2/28. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Gallery Night Art Show Keri Joy Colestock Art Opening Reception.

Meet the artist, check out new art and mingle with others who appreciate art, when sipping some fine cocktails. Complimentary finger food during Art Show Opening Reception.

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Stewart Hall, 5-13 South Spring Street

COLOR MY CITY

Illustrations by Madeline Richmond

IDEA BOX

Draw in the name “STEWART HALL” and the missing pediment above it.

What’s happening inside these store fronts today?

5-13 S. Spring Street, once known as “The Academy of Music” was built in 1888 for Angus McIntosh Stewart, a native of Scotland. Its second floor was equipped with a stage, and for a brief time it was used by traveling companies, but it was never profitable as a theater. It became a popular place for dances, amateur musical performances, public meetings and revivals.

The first floor was first occupied by a penny newspaper named the Dial, that became the Press, and closed in 1910.

Internet sources: pedalingpreservation. wordpress.com historicelgin.com © M.E. Richmond Art. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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BRAVO dinner, and dancing! A full dinner, drinks, and desserts will be included with each ticket. This is your chance to meet with numerous wedding vendors for your day and see them in full wedding action! Check in begins at 6pm with the ceremony beginning at 6:30pm sharp! Dinner and dancing to follow. All ticket proceeds go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 6p, The Haight, 166 Symphony Way 224.801.4166 thehaightelgin. com. $24-40

10.15a-10.45a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Listen, Learn and Lead Toastmasters Club #6974 Become the speaker and leader you want to be.

No registration. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

Please join us as a guest! 12p-1p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. A, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Ted Turner 1p-2p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab See 3/8. 4p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids Explore: Art with Young Rembrandt Join us for this special Kids Explore program led by Educators from Young Rebrandts as we learn how to draw frogs in a graphic style.

For children in grades 1 - 5. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Screening of The Vietnam War Episode 9: “A Disrespectful Loyalty” Episode 9: “A Disrespectful Loyalty” 1970-1973. The Vietnam War, an immersive ten-part, eighteen hour documentary film series directed by acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the epic story of one of the most divisive, consequential and misunderstood events in American history, as it has never before been told on film. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 2018 Lenten Music Series: Taize Prayer Service Taize Prayer Service in beautiful stained glass and historic sanctuary. 7p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Free Elgin 360 Photography Club - Manual Focus 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 camera if you have specific questions about your gear. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Google Tools: Docs Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs’ basic features in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Hello Dolly! An entertaining musical performed in the worship center by students of HCA Theatre. Continues 3/9 at 7p and 3/10 at 10a. 7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.org. $12-14

Mock Wedding Join us for our first ever “Mock Wedding” at The Haight!

Come experience a full wedding with a short ceremony, cocktail hour,

Fri.Mar.9 Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Genealogy Writers’ Group Learn from others with a similar interest in writing their families’ history. 6.30p8p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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No-Shushing Film Series - The LEGO Batman Movie (2017, PG) A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. Stars: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson. Time: 1 hour 44 minutes. Type: Animation, Action, Adventure. 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. 10a-12.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Endangered Species Science Night The Elgin Public Museum is home to a few specimens of endangered species, and one of the most famous extinct ones; The Passenger Pigeon.

Learn about the animals that once roamed the Earth, what happened to them, and how we can prevent more from meeting the same fate at this month’s Science night. This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Free for members. 6p-8p, Elgin Public Musem, 225 Grand Blvd 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum. org. $2

filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date products available for purchase, see for yourself how Ms. Longate became a member of the illustrious “#1 Tupperware Seller in the World” Club, as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products! Contains mature content! Show will be in the Grand Ballroom located inside the Grand Victoria Casino pavilion (second floor). The Grand Ballroom at Grand Victoria Casino is a 350-seat room that allows for more intimate and up-close-and-personal performances. Seating for on-stage tickets is available in groups of three. The onstage audience will have fun during the evening and will not be put in embarassing situations. Doors open 7:00 PM 8p, Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Avenue 847.468.7000 grandvictoriacasino.com. $50-65

Covington Groove Live Covington Groove is an ever growing collective of professional musicians whose purpose is to spread the joy and energy of good music by way of putting on a great show that has people dancing and having fun! 8.30p, Martini Room Elgin, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com

Hello Dolly! See 3/8. 7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.org. $12-14

Twistin’ the Night Away -- Preview

Tartuffe See 3/2. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15/12/10

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Dixie’s Tupperware Party Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway, the UK & Australia by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol’fashioned Tupperware Parties

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March 2018 Performance The music of the 50s and 60s! 7.30p, Kimball Street Theater, Kimball Street at Academy Place 847.429.9486 heartlandvoices.org. $20

Sat.Mar.10 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will march South from Wenholz Avenue on Water Street and then East on Barrington Avenue and then South of River Street, ending at Jackson Street. The Grandstand will be located on River Street just South of Barrington Avenue in front of the East Dundee Depot. 9.30a Pet Parade; 10a grandstand entertainment; 11a Parade steps off; fireworks at dusk. 9.30a, East Dundee, Water Street dundeestpats.com. Free Coding Series: HTML Basics Learn about the

BRAVO basic page structure and formatting of HTML, the programming language that powers the web, in this class. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info English for the Workplace See 3/3. 10a-1p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Hello Dolly! See 3/8. 10a, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.org. $12-14

29 Healthy Me interactive healthy fun activities and presenters.Sponsored by The Links Inc., Hoffman Estates Chapter for Activate Elgin’s March into Health. 1p-5p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Computacion: maneja el teclado y el raton Nivel 1: Basico 1.30p-3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Elegant Earrings Create simple but elegant earrings. Some wire work involved. All supplies provided. 1p-3p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Healthy Me: March into Health Family Event

March Elgin Paints - Just for Kids! Join Elgin artist Lindsey Wiseman and our team of professional artists for an afternoon of painting fun and other activities just for kids. From beautiful images to abstraction to the absurd, each session will offer step-by-step instruction in order to create your own work of art to take home. Ages 7-12 & 13-17. All supplies included. 3p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $20 Computacion: maneja el teclado y el raton Nivel 2: Intermedio 3.30p-5p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Board Game Night: Elgin Area Tabletop Group Join us for Game Night at The BBC as the Elgin Area Tabletop Group will meet for games on Saturday nights!!! Bring a group or join a game!!!

Games will be provided but feel free to bring one of your own!!! As always, The BBC will have great food and amazing coffee drinks for sale. Hosted by Sam Branscum and the Elgin Area Tabletop Group. 5p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com. Free

Twistin’ the Night Away Gala Heartland Voices will present “Twistin the Night Away” gala which will feature the music of the 50s and 60s. We will take you back to the golden age of music with popular hits like Fever, Twist and Shout and Unforgettable, plus many more. The evening is complete with live music, hors d oeuvres, raffle and silent auction.

We are proud to honor David and Sandy Kaptain for their many years of support for the Elgin Arts community at the event. The night will begin at 6pm on Saturday, March 10th at the Kimball Street

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Theatre on the campus of Elgin Academy. The performance will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 in advance and can be purchased on our website www.heartlandvoices.org or by calling 847.429.9486. 6p, Kimball Street Theatre, Elgin Academy www. heartlandvoices.org. $40 in advance; $50 at the door

An Evening with Colton Dixon and Hawk Nelson Also featuring Sarah Reeves. 7p, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 gopromoters.com. $20 and up Live from Laurel Canyon The national touring production of “Live from Laurel Canyon” celebrates the legendary talents and formative chapters in the evolution of the most popular music blend of 60s folk with the up-and-coming energetic rock sounds of the 1970s. These chapters unfold with the behind-the-scenes narrative of the personal and professional stories of the legendary musical residents of 1960s and ‘70s Laurel Canyon like The Byrds, Carole King, James Taylor, The Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, and more!. The iconic music, stories and legacy of Laurel Canyon are brought to life by a cast of remarkable musicians during this loving homage to a storied epicenter of musical innovation. 7p, ECC Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $2935 Tartuffe See 3/2. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15/12/10 No Limits 9p, D-Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard

The Outfit -- 25th Anniversary Show! The Outfit is the ultimate cover tribute band from the Chicagoland area. Playing hits from the 1950’s to music from current bands. The Outfit has been rocking Chicago venues and fest for the past 20 years. The band is made up of 5 original members and adding new members over the years. Our current lineup is the strongest lineup to date. Come out to Danny’s Pizza on Douglas in Elgin for our opening night of our 25 Year Anniversary Tour 2018! Family owned with great pizza, friendly staff, and just a great time for the entire family!

9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

Sun.Mar.11 45th Annual Elgin High School Flea Market Mark your calendar for our annual Flea Market! Over 170 vendors selling a wide range of collectibles, antiques, art, and many, many other items. This event is a fundraiser for the Elgin High School PTO and entrance and vendor fees support student activities. Early birds can get in at 8AM for a slightly higher entrance fee ($5). After 9AM, entry fee is $2. Students (high school and younger) and senior citizens (65 or older) can get in for just $1. 9a, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive 847.888.5100. $1-5

talents as bakers, florists, makeup artists, stationers, photographers, and more. Imagine your wedding in our space, or in your chosen venue, as we style each vendors’ space with our vintage rental inventory, available through our warehouse in East Dundee. Looking for an intimate location for your bridal shower?

Consider a visit to see it for yourself.

Please rsvp, through our business website: https://www.elementspreserved.com/book-online 11a, The Loft of Elements Preserved, 51 S. Spring St. Loft 125A elementspreserved@ gmail.com. FREE Where’s the Money? A 2 Part SERIES - Next steps in the College Process.

Each part will include a brief presentation with lots of opportunity for Q & A.You’ve received your financial award notification - now learn to understand what it says.Which awards do you accept? What does PLUS mean? How can you compare various offers? Learn this and more from Librarian Melissa Lane. 12.30p-2p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra presents “Elemental: Water” Hear the EYSO present works that explore the themes of organicism, musical motifs as DNA, and the orchestra as an ecosystem in three concerts entited “Water” on March 11th at the Blizzard Theatre of the ECC Arts Center. Ensembles perform at 2p, 4:30p and 7:30p. Music Educators of the Year will be honored at a 5:45p reception. 2p, ECC Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $14, 20, 25

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Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. 3p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Free Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra presents “Elemental: Water” See above. 4.30p, ECC Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $14, 20, 25 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra presents “Elemental: Water” See above. 7.30p, ECC Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $14, 20, 25

Mon.Mar.12 Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films The Thin Man Goes Home (1945, NR) The Thin Man Goes Home (1945, NR)Nick and Nora visit Nick’s hometown and end up involved in a murder.

Director: Richard ThorpeWriters: Robert Riskin and Dwight Taylor(screen play) Robert Riskin and Harry Kurnitz (original story)Starring:William Powell, Myrna Loy, Lucile Watson, Gloria DeHaven, Leon AmesTime: 1 hour 40 minutesType: Comedy, Crime, Mystery 11a-1.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 2/28. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Spring Bridal Expo Newly engaged?

We’re excited to have some amazing vendors join us at The Loft of Elements Preserved, 51 S. Spring St., Loft 125A, for our FREE Spring Bridal Expo. The Loft, housed in a restored building in Elgin’s Historic District, is a luxury event space, styled with vintage charm, hardwood floors and natural light, providing the perfect space for your small wedding. Enjoy meeting vendors who’ll share their

Sunday Afternoon Concert: Apas Piano Trio Apas Piano Trio will perform the dramatic, stimulating and beautiful works by Robert Schumann’s Piano Trio No.2 in F Major and Anton Arensky’s Piano Trio No.1 in D Minor. The Trio is made up of pianist Jimin Yun, founder and a leader of the Apas Piano Trio, violinist Eleanor Bartsch, an associate concert master of ESO, and cellist Nazar Dzhuryn, an assistant principal cello of the ESO. 2p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 2018 Lenten Music Series: Robert Woodworth, Organist Robert Woodworth, organist, will perform a free organ concert in the beautiful and historic stained glass sanctu-

Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

3.30p-4p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades K-2 - Mad Scientists 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Teen Writers Club Join other teen writers to share what you’re writing and help you through the creative writing process. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 North Grove Avenue

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March 2018 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for grades 3-5 - Mad Scientists 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 5p-6p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Literacy Connection Tutor Training See 3/6. 6p-9p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for 3 to 6 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and songs. Parents must remain in the building but do not need to attend the class, this is the first on my own library experience for children. 6p-6.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Cultural Arts Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Great Books Discussion Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6:55 pm in the Conference Room. For more information, call Jeanne Hebeisen at 847-741-6264. Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Branch. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Excel: Charts & Graphs Learn how to add visual interest and tell stories by displaying numbers and data sets in chart or graph format in this class 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 3/1. 10.15a-10.45a, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup See 3/6. 11a-11.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

es. The Kentucky Fall Campaign of 1862 presented by Fred Reczkowicz.

11.45a-1.15p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Search & Resume Help See 3/6. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 3/6. 4.30p-5.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info 3D Printer Showcase Come see the 3D printer in action, learn about how 3D printing works, and have all of your questions answered. 5p-7p,

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Citizenship Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana See 3/1. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids Film and Discussion

Series See 3/5. 6.30p-7.30p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

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Rakow Rooks Chess and Games Club See 3/6. 4.30a-5.30a, Rakow Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

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GBPL Southeast Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Pizza & Books Stop by Studio 270 for a slice of pizza and join in on the conversation. We will be talking about books that we are currently reading.

For teens in grades 9-12. 5p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 3/6. 6p-8p, GBPL Youth Center - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 2/28. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles/ English Conversation Group See 3/6.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Guinness-Jameson Dinner Six course dinner featuring Guinness and Jameson enhanced recipes paired with beers and cocktails.

Reservations required. 6.30p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. $65 + tax and tip

Elgin Alive - Elgin’s Community Survey & Strategic Plan Laura Valdez-Wilson, Assistant City Manager with the City of Elgin, will share results from the recently completed Community Survey and discuss how those findings influenced devel-

BRAVO opment of the Strategic Plan. The resident survey was conducted in 2017 for the purpose of better understanding residents’ perceptions and satisfaction with city services, communication and engagement. The survey responses helped to inform the city’s strategic planning process and budget discussions. The Strategic Plan, 2018-2022 Strategic Principles and Priorities, articulates four core values and three strategic goals that provide focus in providing exceptional services, improving Elgin’s quality of life and enhancing the uniqueness of the Elgin community. Each strategic goal is supported by actionable objectives that support Elgin’s current and future identity. Sponsored by Elgin Community Network & the City of Elgin. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B, 270 North 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Word: Formatting Docs Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing within your Word documents in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

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

4.3 gailborden.info ChessMaster Junior Chess Club See 3/7. 4p-5p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades 1 - 5 Marble Run Mazes. 4p-5p, Rakow Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 2/28. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Wed.Mar.14 Terrific Twos See 2/28. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Training Information Session See 2/28. 9.30a-11a, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Smart Strategies for 50+ Job Seekers Are You 50+ and Looking for Full-Time Work? You have the experience. Now regain the confidence. If you are having a tough time navigating today’s job market, this program can help point you in the right direction. Learn strategies that will help you compete for full-time, in-demand jobs. Explore tools and resources that will help you update your personal marketing tools and networking strategies, target your job search, get job leads, and find resources and individual coaching to help you look for and find your next job. In partnership with Elgin Community College.

Registration required. 10a-12p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

TalentFest 2018 The top 2 talents from each of the area High Schools will get the chance to showcase their best on The Hemmens Main Stage for all to see. See what young talent is out there! Come out to see this unique array of entertainment which is also a competition. You get to vote for the best act at intermission. Prizes and bragging rights are at stake; will you be the judge? 7p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900. $5

Terrific Twos See 2/28. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Backtalk and Ghostslime featuring Disco Inc. and Darkle We got JACK JOHNSON (thats right) and his band Backtalk with friends in Ghost Slime ALLLLLLLL the way from the DIY capital: Akron, OH! Supporting them is the most reddit famous lineup SSSA and MKMC will EVER see featuring the charming DARKLE and DISCO INC. 7.30p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276

Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10.30a-11a, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 2/28. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 2/28. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 North 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 a nifty paper toy. 7p-8p, GBPL Middle School Zone, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info QuickBooks Series: Working with Items Learn how to work with QuickBooks’ Items module as well as how to define, set up, edit and delete items in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 2/28.

7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Trivia Night See 2/28. 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

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Thu.Mar.15 1, 2, 3 Go! See 3/1. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Device Advice See 3/1. 9.30a-11.30a, Rakow Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10.15a-10.45a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Computers 101 Series: Managing Your PC Learn basics like how to start your computer, create, save and modify files or folders, and keep your documents organized in this class.

1p-2.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Homework Heroes See 2/28. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090

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Piano Performance: Ted Turner 1p-2p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

children in grades 1 - 5. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Creativity Lab See 3/8. 4p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Veterans Information Networking Session Join us for monthly programs to provide information on a varying range of topics dealing with Veterans, and to meet and discuss with other Veterans. 5p-6.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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

Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Kids Explore: Frida Kahlo Learn more about artist Frida Kahlo and then let’s make art together! For

Citizenship Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana See 3/1. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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33 The Power of Play: Supporting Each Child’s Development Workshop Teachers, Parents, Child Care Professionals: Play is the work of children but adult support is critical. Learn strategies to guide academic and intellectual growth through play.

Early learning experts will lead this training workshop, best for child & care professionals, preschool teachers, and parents. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society Along with the monthly meeting of the EGS, Society members Judy Van Dusen and Cheryl Winter will present, “Planting Your Family Tree: Beginning Genealogy”. Are you interested in finding information on your family’s past? This program will cover the first steps needed to get started with their family history research.

Learn what resources are available for finding basic records for genealogical research. They will also give tips on how to organize information, and resources to find vital, census, immigration and naturalization records. Beginners are asked to bring any information that they do have on their families so members can assist them with getting their trees started. Both Judy and Cheryl have been doing their own family history for a number of years and they each volunteer in the genealogy section of the Gail Borden Library. 7p-8.45p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Google Tools: Sheets Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets’ basic features in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Mar.16 Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 3/3. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info VIP Dance Competition 2p

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Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 3/3. 3p-3.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Healthy Cooking Demo Learn healthy cooking ideas and reduce fat in meals with an air fryer demonstration. 3.30p-4.30p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Grand Opening! Extreme Deep: Into the Abyss Celebrate the grand opening of Gail Borden’s newest exhibit Extreme Deep: Into the Abyss! Explore the exhibit, join in fun activities, win prizes! 4p-5p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Faculty Recital Tara Hayes, Viola; Adam Huff, Guitar; Robert Weber, Cello. 7p, Judson University Thulin Performance Hall, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 judsonu.edu

Spinning Into Butter Janus Theatre Company presents Spinning Into Butter by Rebecca Gilman. The play is directed by Richard Pahl, Stage Managed by Tara Morrison and Produced

by Sean Hargadon. Spinning Into Butter explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America. When one of the few African American students at liberal Belmont College begins receiving hate mail, the campus erupts, first with shock, then with mutual recrimination as faculty and students alike try to prove their own tolerance by condemning one another. At the center of this maelstrom is Sarah Daniels, the dean of students. As the administration sponsors public “race forums” and the students start their activist groups, Sarah is forced to explore her own feelings of racism. Her self-examination leads to some surprising discoveries and painful insights, the consequences of which even she can’t predict.The cast includes Spncer Huffman, Tricia Hewson, Tom Hussey, Juston Schaller, Brian Greco, Shannon Mayhall and Elbron Eramia. Continues weekends thru 3/25. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street janusplays.com. $18 Leaving Scarlet 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue

Cinderella’s Closet Get your Prom Dress Less! Cinderella’s Closet is a prom boutique where high school girls can “shop” hundreds of gorgeous gowns for the prom dress of their dreams. Dresses are current styles and in good condition. Claire’s will be the 2018 Presenting Sponsor for Cinderella’s Closet! As a part of their sponsorship Claire’s will be providing all Cinderella’s Closet attendees with accessories completely free of cost! Visit ywcaelgin.org for shopping rules. Must provide valid high school ID or proof of enrollment.

9a, YWCA Elgin, 220 East Chicago Street 847.742.7930 ywcaelgin.org Toastmasters Area Speech Contest Toastmasters Area Speech Contest 9a-1p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 3/3. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Coding Series: CSS Basics Learn how to link pages and create menus using a pre-structured set of HTML pages and start styling page elements with CSS in this class. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Downtown Elgin Winter Market See 3/3. 10a-2p, Elgin Artspace Lofts, 51 S. Spring Street 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com. Free English for the Workplace See 3/3.

10a-1p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Government 101 How does our government -- local, state, and national -- work? Find out each month on Civic Saturday how different elected offices function, and what they can do for you. Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin Ramirez is your guide for this non-partisan, educational, and fun-filled series. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Bienvenido Bebe!/Welcome Baby!

BabyFirst 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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Family Paint It: Fluffy Owls Painters must be 5 years old or older for this class! (Or 2-4years old on a parents lap) Painters must have a ticket to attend! (All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets are good for the this class session only. Acrylic paint does not wash out of clothes!

11a, Hobby Lobby, 200 S. Randall Road 847.697.5740 facebook.com/ paintitelgin. $12-14 Social Issues Book Group Interested in reading about and discussing social issues? Join fellow readers on Civic Saturday, the 3rd Saturday of each month, for lively, probing discussions that will widen your perspective and deepen your understanding.

1p-2.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Computacion: el sistema operativo Nivel 1: Basico 1.30p-3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 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.

4.3 Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Worm Composting Successful worm composting in your home. Reduce food waste and build soils. Worm Kings shows you how. 2p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Simple Balance Health Festival A monthly event celebrating you and the community. Experience a variety of mind, body, and spirit sessions at discounted prices. Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments.

Connect, Celebrate, and Be Cared For. Align with who you are, your purpose, and passion. Heal Easily, Live Joyfully, and Thrive Abundantly with Your Tribe. 3p, Simple Balance Health Center, 221 E. Chicago Street 847.468.6012 simplebalancehealth. org. Free La Nube: programas y servicios para guardar y compartir datos.

Nivel 2: Intermedio 3.30p-5p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info James Wylder’s Tales by the Blue Light Prairie Home Companion meets The Hive meets the Twilght Zone in this amazing show, now entering it’s second season, at The BBC!! Author James Wylder (10,00 Dawns and An Eloquance of Time and Space) hosts, writes and performs the show that will incorporate sketch comedy and dramatic performance along with guest interviews and more!!! The theme will stretch the lines of Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy to entertainment. The event is free and usually runs from 6 pm to 8pm on the third Saturday of every month. Produced

by Arc Beetle Press, Southgate Media Group and The Blue Box Cafe. 6p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com.

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Carsie Blanton New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Carsie Blanton’s musical style is unorthodox -- ranging from jazz and Motown to burlesque and pop. Anchored by distinctive vocals that evoke the early days of jazz and contemporary winking humor, Blanton’s music is playful, smart, and ferocious. Among Blanton’s supporters are musicians like Paul Simon and Loudon Wainwright III-Blanton opened for Simon during his 2011 tour. May contain mature content.

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The HOWL Experience World-famous dueling piano show! 7p, Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Avenue 847.468.7000 grandvictoriacasino. com. Free

Bike Elgin Ride for March Join us for a slow roll as we explore Elgin by bike. We’ll ride low stress routes for 3-6 miles. Get to know your city and your neighbors! We will try to plan these to to be friendly for ages 8-80.

We will be using a mix of off-street and on-street routes. Each rider will be responsible for their own behavior as a street user. We will try to provide helpful guidance and leadership as we roll. 2p, Festival Park, 132 South Grove Avenue elginbikehub.com.

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Spinning Into Butter See 3/16. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street janusplays.com. $18 Latest Rumor 9p, D-Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover

Sun.Mar.18 Family Author Family Day Stop by for storytime fun featuring books by favorite children’s authors Dr. Seuss (March) followed by a family memory game project and Beverly Cleary (April) followed by a family fort building and reading fun-BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) 1p-2.45p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean

Hidden Memory: An American Story World War II was a very different experience for Japanese Americans.

Join storyteller Anne Shimojima as she shares the story of her family’s journey from Japan and through the difficult war years. This story was inspired by an interview Anne did with her 91-year-old aunt, who experienced the Portland, Oregon assembly center and a California incarceration camp, and whose only crime was looking like the enemy. Please register. 2p-3.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spinning Into Butter See 3/16. 2p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street janusplays.com. $18

35 Faust and Sibelius. Concert will be held in the First Congregational Church of Elgin beautiful stained glass and historic sanctuary. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. 3p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Free

Virtuoso: The Life of Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Clara Wieck, a brilliant performer, and Robert Schumann, a gifted composer fell deeply in love. Their marriage became one of the great true love stories of all time. Clara was eternally grateful for the art that was to sustain her through a lifetime of triumph and tragedy. Free for members. 2p3p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory. org. $3 2018 Lenten Music Series: Brass & Pipes Brass and Pipes, featuring Chicago musicians Mary Jo Neher, horn and JosephBurgio, organ; music

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Open Auditions: Dead Man’s Cell Phone Dead Man’s Cell Phone, takes perhaps the most universal and harrowing question — what happens when we die? — and constructs a quirky narrative that examines our relationships with one another and the way our ever-growing obsession with technology is dividing, rather than uniting us. The dark comedy follows Jean, a nondescript young

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Sew Much Fun Come learn how to hand-sew simple projects! Children must be between Grades 1-5. 5p-5.45p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for 3 to 6 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and songs. Parents must remain in the building but do not need to attend the class, this is the first on my own library experience for children. 6p-6.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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woman who hears a phone ringing while sitting in a cafe. After the man with the phone doesn’t pick up, she answers it, and quickly realizes that the man, Gordon, is dead.

Through this seemingly insignificant object, Jean then embarks on an eccentric journey, meeting Gordon’s wife, mother, brother, and mistress, becoming embroiled in his unique line of work, and traveling from a local stationery store to heaven and back again. To audition, participants will need to prepare a two-minute comedic monologue that will show your ability. The cast consists of two men and four women. The parts are: Gordon, the dead man (stage age 20 to 40); Jean, a woman (stage age 20 to 40); Carlotta, The Other Woman/ The Stranger (stage age 20 to 40); Hermia, Gordon’s widow (stage age 20 to 40); Mrs. Gottlieb, Gordon’s mother (stage age 55 to 65); Dwight, Gordon’s brother (stage age 20 to 40). Any actors cast in this show will be charged a $20 participation fee. Compensation is one free ticket.

Staff: ETC is also seeking an Assistant Director, Stage Manager, and Prop Manager for this production. Performances of Dead Man’s Cell Phone will be held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, June 1 thru June 17, 2018. Also 3/19, 7-9.30p. 6p-8.30p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org

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Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids Film and Discussion Series See 3/5. 6.30p-7.30p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Open Auditions: Dead Man’s Cell Phone See 3/18. 7p-9.30p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org

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Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Bands & Music

Theater & Dance

Exhibits & Film

Spanish Cafe/Cafe en Espanol See 3/19. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Causes & Community

Kids & Families

Homework Heroes See 2/28. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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March 2018 MS Excel: Formulas & Functions Learn to use formulas to automatically calculate and manipulate totals, percentages, averages, and ranges in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Mar.20 Rakow Rooks Chess and Games Club See 3/6. 4.30a-5.30a, Rakow Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Kane County Primary Elections Election Day polling place 5a-5.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Panera Milk & Cookie Storytime See 3/6. 9.30a-10a, Panera Bread, 369 S. Randall Road, South Elgin 847.841.1925 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 3/1. 10.15a-10.45a, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/5.

10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

comedians, story tellers and more to perform. For teens in grades 9-12.

6.30p-8p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 2/28. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

MS Word: Editing Tools Learn how to use Word’s built-in editing features like cut & paste, spell check, grammar suggestions, and adding comments to documents in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 2/28. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

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

Wed.Mar.21 Terrifi c Twos See 2/28. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 2/28. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10.30a-11a, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 2/28. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Ted Turner 11.30a-12.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 3/6. 4.30p-5.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club This free, interactive lecture/ discussion series, led by Jim Kendros, meets on the Wednesday afternoon during the week of the ESO’s Classics Masterworks series and will broaden your understanding of the music to be performed that week. You will study the music from the inside out, make new friends, and enhance your concert experience. Please register at www.elginsymphony.org, or call 847888-0404 ext. 238 to reserve your seat. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Homework Heroes See 3/6. 6p-8p, GBPL Youth Center - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Homework Heroes See 2/28. 3p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Terrifi c Twos See 2/28. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

ChessMaster Junior Chess Club See 3/7. 4p-5p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup See 3/6. 11a-11.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Search & Resume Help See 3/6. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles/ English Conversation Group See 3/6.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Open Mic Night Share your talent at Studio 270’s Open Mic Night. We are looking for musicians, poets,

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STEAMology - Marble Run Mazes Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math! We will be exploring, experimenting, and creating. 4p-5p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

3D Printing Basics for Adults See 2/28. 7p-8.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Art For All General Membership Meeting Learn the art of sugar molding. A demonstration will be given by member, Jeanette Hubiak, on how to create and decorate Panoramic Eggs. The exterior of the egg is made out of molded sugar and water. The inside will be decorated with edible creations. Then the two halves are put together and the outside is decorated. After the demonstration attendees will have a chance to create their own decorated panoramic egg, which they will be able to take home with them. Social Hour begins at 6 PM. Meeting begins at 7 PM. AFA is a community-minded group with a wide diversity of talent from every imaginable artistic medium.

Our members come from all walks of life and include those with a great

deal of artistic experience, those who are emerging artists, and those who simply appreciate art and wish to assist in the promotion of it in within the community. While artists are individualistic by nature, our group of dedicated members has been able to accomplish much more together than any individual could possibly do on their own while creating a support system based on encouragement and knowledge. Our General Membership meetings are open to members and interested non-members alike. 7p, Elgin Artspace Lofts, 51 S. Spring Street elginartforall@gmail.com artforallelgin.com Contemporary Fiction Book Group Book discussion 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Elgin American Compacts: Making Women Beautiful Using her own collection of Elgin American powder compacts, historian Linda Rock

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Kids Explore: Ocean Animals Learn more about our new exhibit and explore Ocean Animals with us! For children in grades 1 - 5. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Me Too: Let’s Talk - Counseling Elgin Community Crisis Center Me Too: Let’s Talk series 6p-7.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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1. Find something describes the evolution of women’s makeup from Egyptian times through today. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to become makeup artists and models from two contrasting decades. Please register. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info German Conversation Group See 2/28. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Walking Book Club See 2/28.

7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Windows 10 Basics Learn how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Trivia Night See 2/28. 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

Free

Thu.Mar.22

Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Screening of The Vietnam War - Episode 10: “The Weight of Memory” Episode 10: “The Weight of Memory” 1973-Onward. The Vietnam War, an immersive ten-part, eighteen hour documentary film series directed by acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the epic story of one of the most divisive, consequential and misunderstood events in American history, as it has never before been told on film. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Google Tools: Slides Learn how to use Google Slides’ basic features to add and delete slides, apply templates, format text, and add graphics to a presentation in this class.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

1, 2, 3 Go! See 3/1. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

3. Post or Tweet it

Device Advice See 3/1. 10a-12p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 2/28.

10.15a-10.45a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Listen, Learn and Lead Toastmasters Club #6974 See 3/8. 12p-1p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab See 3/8. 4p-5p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mass Anthem Benefit Concert Concert fundraiser for the Judson University Choir. $5 for students. 7p, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 judsonu.edu. $10 Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Mar.23 Baby Rhyme Time See 3/1.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room South, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Gasoline Alley The Gasoline Alley Band plays a whole lot of cool rock ‘n roll am-radio hits from the 50s and 60’s! All their shows are family

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March 2018 friendly! 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

Inside the Music with Andrew Grams Andrew Grams and the ESO demystify the creative process, exploring musical masterworks at this fun and casual event. Grams will use musical excerpts to analyze Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Each of the variations depicts one of the composer’s friends or family members, and even a dog! After intermission, the ESO performs the entire work, with the audience experiencing a deeper connection to the music. Popcorn available from Mama Lee’s. 8p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony. org. $30 and up Scott of Go Time! and Gerry O’Keefe Acoustic Show See Gerry & Scott play acoustically at Elgin’s oldest bar & grill (Smitty’s 1927). Great food, safe, friendly, clean and lots of fun to be had! 8p, Olde Towne Inn, 412 Bluff City Blvd. 847.608.1703. No Cover Spinning Into Butter See 3/16. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street janusplays.com. $18

Sat.Mar.24 Hard Cover Classic rock jam night!

9a, D-Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover Coding Series: CSS Beyond Basics Learn about the box model, margins, padding, positioning, and layout concepts using CSS to style your web page in this class. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailbor-

den.info ESO Master Class with Thomas Mesa, Cello Thomas Mesa, Cuban-American cellist, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile performers of his generation with a wide variety of solo engagements across the United States. Thomas is a Winner of the Astral Artists Auditions (2017), the Sphinx Competition (2016), Thaviu Competition for String Performance (2013), and the Alhambra Orchestra Concerto Competition (2006).

10a-12p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Papermaking Workshop European and Oriental papermaking techniques and history will be explored in this exciting workshop. Recycle old shreds of paper to make your very own natural paper to use in a handmade book, as a card, or as drawing paper. Ages 12+. Includes all supplies 10a, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $20 Easter Egg Hunt 11a, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

Featured Author Family Movie 0324 - The Lorax (PG) 12p-2p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Monotype Printmaking Workshop with Tracey Padron This monotype workshop will be very basic. Working with tools and supplies that are easy at hand, I started doing monotypes in my kitchen! This workshop will teach you the basics about this printmaking process considered the most painterly. This session will focus on the subtractive method of monotype. By

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coating the plexi-glas plate with pigment, you will be able to lift out (subtractive or “taking away”) the image you want and manipulate values and details with Q-tips, kleenex, brushes, your fingers, and many other kinds of tools. The image is then “printed” to a damp piece of paper with a tube of PVC as your press! Discussion about paper, paints, and printing techniques will take up a good portion of the time before and during printing. Includes all supplies 12p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $40

Sunshine Boys at Rediscover Records Sunshine Boys are a Chicago-based trio of veteran recording and touring artists from some of the most revered bands in indierock.

Featuring Freda Love Smith (Blake Babies, Antenna, Mysteries of Life), Jacqueline Schimmel (Justin Roberts, Big Hello), and Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, The Slugs), Sunshine Boys offer a propulsive, melodic take on pop rock. They will be performing a free one-hour set of live music in downtown Elgin. They’ll be here to promote their new release “Blue Music”. You won’t want to miss this!

12p, Rediscover Records, 9 S. Spring Street 847.961.8445 rediscoverrecords.com. Free

Correo Electronico: crea y maneja una cuenta gratis con Gmail Nivel 1: Basico 1.30p-3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Fort Building Families will build forts together using our big, blue blocks and fort building supplies.

No registration required. 1.30p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Paint It: Panda See 3/17. 2p, Hobby Lobby, 200 S. Randall Road 847.697.5740 facebook.com/paintitelgin. $12-14 Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-8 If you’re a fan of Attack on Titan, One-Punch Man, or My Neighbor Totoro, this is the event for you.

Watch anime, share fan art, and enjoy Japanese snacks. New members are welcome - come solo or bring a friend! 2p-3.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Microsoft Outlook: Env..a y recibe correos. Nivel 2: IntermedioEnvia y recibe correos, crea grupos de contacto, usa y comparte calendarios y mas. 3.30p-5p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spinning Into Butter See 3/16. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street janusplays.com. $18

Unique Wire Work and Stretch Bracelets Make unique bracelets using silver plated wire and stretch chord. 1p-3p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 3/3. 1p-1.30p, South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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with Elgin-area organizations that have information, classes and fun for the whole family! This year the fun fair will be featuring a performance by the world record holding Rope Warrior. The Rope Warrior has been performing his interactive and visually entertaining jump rope show all over the world for the last 25 years.

No registration required! 1.30p-3.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rakow Readers American Gods by Neil Gaiman 1.30p-2.30p, Rakow Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Family Style STEAM Family Style STEAM - THIS IS A NO SCHOOL DAY - All ages with caregiver. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in this hands-on, interactive family program! Grades K-5 with caregiver. 4.30p-6p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Audio Lab Use Logic Pro X to create your own music 6p-7p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Crook County Blues Band 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

Sun.Mar.25 Spinning Into Butter See 3/16. 2p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street janusplays.com. $18 Judson Choir Home Concert 7p-9p, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 judsonu.edu. Donation

Mon.Mar.26 Grow Your Own Salad Ready! Set! Grow! Join Farmer Pam with Shared Harvest to grow your own greens.

We’ll start growing your seeds in a mini-generation. All you do is add water and provide sunshine.

10.30a-11.30a, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Whimsical Butterfly Feeders Make a feeder for butterflies and other insects. 1p-2.30p, Rakow Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info March Into Health Family Fun Fair - Featuring The Rope Warrior!

Interested in discovering ways your family can stay active and healthy?

This is your opportunity to meet

Rakow Rooks Chess and Games Club See 3/6. 4.30a-5.30a, Rakow Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Drawing With Ms. Judy Come draw Shopkins and Minecraft then try to design you own paper cube. This is for beginners to more experience artists. 10.30a-11.30a, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Bricks4Kidz: A Galaxy Far Away Build the Rebel Fighter space ship to blast through the atmosphere into a realm that is truly out of this world.

Put your building skills to the test and pilot a spacecraft that will bring down the enemy space base and save the galaxy! Come experience this stellar journey to a galaxy far far away!

1p-2.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Job Search & Resume Help See 3/6. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Citizenship Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana See 3/1. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Bubble Wonders Family Show! Come see the exciting Bubble Wonders show where Anything is Possible!

Geoff Akins uses ordinary soap bubbles to perform amazing bubble tricks including the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, the dancing bubble, a bubble merry-go-round and much more! All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. This will be a ticketed performance. Tickets will be available for pickup in KidSpace 30 min. before the show starts. 2p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

MS Excel: Tables Learn how to create tables and pivot tables, sort and filter data, work with large spreadsheets, and more in this class.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North 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. C, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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beats. 6p-8p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Make Art with Young Rembrandts!

Learn to draw with your own personal style & creativity. Led by Young Rembrandts educators. Please register for one class only. For ages 3-6. 10a-11a, GBPL Story Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Cafe Latino: Libros y Conversacion !Explora Latinoamerica a traves de libros, nuevos amigos y un buen rato!

En esta reunion hablaremos del libro Una Boda en Haiti, por Julia lvarez.

En asociacion con el Centro de Informacion. Come talk about self-esteem and other topics in the book of the month, Una Boda en Haiti, by Julia lvarezby. Light refreshments. In partnership with Centro de Informacion. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Moon Gazing Join us for an informal hour of moon gazing through our telescope. Bring your own telescope or even binoculars! 6.30p-7.30p, Rakow Outside South, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

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Reel Women for Real Women Victoria and Abdul (2017, PG13) Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Director: Stephen Frears. Writers: Lee Hall (screenplay), Shrabani Basu (based on the book). Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith. Time: 1 hour 51 minutesType: Biography, Drama, History.

6p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

Rms. A-B, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info What is the Future Energy Jobs Act? What is the Future Energy Jobs Act? Passed by the Illinois legislature last year, FEJA will pivot Illinois to the new clean energy economy, saving and creating thousands of clean energy jobs and providing job training for the future workforce, while also creating significant consumer and environmental benefits. The law strengthens the Illinois economy by taking important steps toward our state’s clean energy future and preserving competitive rates. Join us for a town hall meeting about FEJA. There will be time for Q & A. Please register.

Speakers include: State Representative Anna Moeller; Harry Ohde, Assistant Director of IBEW-NECA Technical Institute; Caroline Wooten, Sierra Club; IL State Senator Cristina Castro; IL State Representative Steve Anderssen; Elgin City Councilwoman Tish Powell; Program sponsored by: Elgin Green Groups350.org, EGG350. org; Northern Ill. Jobs with Justice, NIJWJ; Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice, FVC4PNJ; Gail Borden Public Library. 6p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info ART BAR Party Sip, Socialize, Paint, Be Inspire, and Meet New People. Art

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South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 3/6. 4.30p-5.30p, South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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Theater & Dance

Exhibits & Film

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South Elgin Sentinels VS Rakow Rooks The tournament will be held at South Elgin Branch. 4.30p-5.30p, Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailbordeninfo.com

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Audio Lab: Beat Creation Use Logic Pro X to create your own

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Illinois Speaks! Current Issues Discussion Group Public discussion 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Word: Tables & Images Learn how to use tables, borders, backgrounds, and WordArt to make your documents pop in this class.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info is done on 12x12 square pine boards or 10x24 pine board. Many templates to choose from or come with your own and we will help you create it. Space is limited. 6.30p, Martini Room Elgin, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 artbar39il.com. $30 Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles/ English Conversation Group See 3/6.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 North Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info NEW! Sci-Fi Book Club - Station Eleven Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, a thematic and poetic story involving a theater troupe wandering the post-apocalyptic Great Lakes region. For help locating the book, contact Phil at prejmer@ gailborden.info 6.30p-7.30p, Rakow

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tortoises. Everyone will get to interact with the animals for an experience unlike anything you’d receive at your local zoo. Stop in for a memorable encounter with our extensive collection cold-blooded ambassadors. 11a, GBPL Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue crosstownexotics.wordpress. com. Free Trivia Night See 2/28. 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

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2018 Lenten Music Series: Good Friday Concert The Suffering Servant: Music for Good Friday, featuring the Chancel Choir of First Congregational Church, with string ensemble.

This free concert will be held in the beautiful and historic stained glass sanctuary of First Congregational Church. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. 12p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org.

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Reptile Show Come out to see our lineup of prehistoric creatures consisting of a mixture of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs. From African giant bullfrogs and hissing cockroaches to a 16ft Burmese python and giant

Friday Jackson We are Friday Jackson, a 4-piece cover band out of Chicago’s NW suburbs. We play top 40’s hits from the 60’s-today! 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com

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Suburban Cowboys Unplugged 9p, Olde Towne Inn, 412 Bluff City Blvd.

847.608.1703

Sat.Mar.31 Suminigashi: Paper Marbling Workshop Learn the relaxing Japanese art of paper marbling while experimenting with different methods and creating many beautiful marbled papers.

Ages 12+. Includes all supplies. 10a, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $20

Groovie Swap! Think of it as a belly dancer’s garage sale! Costume items, jewelry, props, accessories, and prob-

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Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $60 Family Paint It: Fluffy Easter Friends See 3/17. 12.30p, Hobby Lobby, 200 S. Randall Road 847.697.5740 facebook.com/paintitelgin. $12-14 Family Paint It: Fluffy Easter Friends See 3/17. 2p, Hobby Lobby, 200 S. Randall Road 847.697.5740 facebook.com/paintitelgin. $12-14

ably some surprises! You don’t have to be a belly dancer to appreciate the items that will be offered here. Get a jump on your Ren Faire wardrobe or even your Halloween Costume or just pick up an exotic item or two to enjoy however you like! While you’re here check out our trial intro class at noon or for the more experienced dancer, Kamrah’ Drum Solo workshop from 1-4pm. 11a, Eastern Groove Studio, 221 E. Chicago Street 773.454.6498 easterngroovestudio.com. Free

Jazzy Lunch on the Fox A Season for giving... you are invited to a Fundraising Lunch! We will be collecting items to aid those with Disabilities who currently live in Supervised Community Housing. Items donated will help make life a little easier for those receiving them. All items will be delivered to AID (Association for Individual Development) 1485 Davis Road Elgin IL and distributed to Residents as needed. A list of items can be emailed to you upon request.

It will also be posted on the event page soon. We ask that all items be in excellent or new condition unless stated otherwise. For all monetary donations please make check or money order out to AID -the Association for Individual Development... no cash donations accepted. There is also a $12 ticket price for our unlimited Pizza Buffet. Live Jazz performed

by Saxophonist Harlan Jefferson!!

For questions please contact Debbie at 630-452-5699. 12p, Danny’s

Screen Print Workshop with Fredd Wimms Are you like Freddrick D. Wimms? Wanting your art to live beyond the framework of a canvas?

Free from hanging on the plain walls in domestic spaces? Lost in the shuffle of stacks of reams of paper yellowing in the sunlight or graying under dust? Then, let your ART explore and be seen like never before.

Let your work be reborn through the SCREEN. Learn the fundamentals of screen printing in this crash course on developing the basic skills of the screen printing process. Create a simple design and explore the printing possibilities from printing personal original artwork on paper to printing on the beloved T-shirt or any other swag you can dream. Work alongside LAB Artist Freddrick D. Wimms of Style Art Play to learn and practice the screen printing process from start to finish. With subject matter in mind you will develop an image by hand or computer. Step-by-step students will be taken through the process of silk-screen printing including photo emulsion, mixing ink, creating a b & w image, and screen registration. This class will prepare students to work independently and utilize our LAB programs. The screen you produce in class is yours to keep and for use to make future prints. Ages 13+ All supplies included 12p, Side Street Studio

attempt for safety, so let’s all be easy to see on the street. Be lit and visibile! 9p, Advocate Park, Spring and Douglas, Dowtown Elgin elginbikehub.com. Free Outpatience 9p, D-Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover StrawDawg 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzelgin.com. No Cover

FEED.disclaimer Full Moon Ride -- March 31st Blue Moon It’s the March blue moon edition of the full moon ride. This will be a moderate pace ride for a few miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin. Join us for this social night ride! Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to have a clear light on the front and a red reflector or a red light on the back for night time riding. That would be the minimum

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From This River Town

Bib Overalls, No Apron

by Mary Ellen Goodwill A mild day in mid-March found Barb (known here and there as Barb Nonetheless), peeling sweet potatoes over the kitchen sink. The potatoes would be thinly sliced, lightly steamed and added to yesterday’s pot of chili. Ta da! — sweet chili and, more importantly, MORE chili so she would not have to think about cooking for another day or two.

“A calm and modest life brings happiness,” wrote Albert Einstein.

Barb had the modest part down and was making inroads, be they miniscule, on the calm.

Yesterday during her walk to the open field which lightly covers the detritus of the former Sherman Hospital, she stopped to watch an eagle climbing high above the river. She crossed the field in a leisurely manner all the while picturing the ambulance which everyone knows is buried there six feet under, its lights flashing for eternity.

Per her routine, she visited the nine foot tall white marble sculpture, “Embrace,”* smiled anew at its sensual curves and patted its side. She thought aloud, “This would be a great fieldtrip-on-foot for a fifth or sixth grade class from McKinley.”

A concerted look, a lesson on abstract sculpture and a spirited run about the field, returning to school enlightened and invigorated.

Today would be dust mop day for Barb because her neighbors were gone and thus would not see the baseball-sized dust balls fly off the mop when she banged it against the ground in the back yard. Also, the lilies were not yet in bloom and that was good: Lily

blossoms topped by dust balls can be mortifying.

And, finally, she would wash the forks. When guests turned circles in her small kitchen and asked, “Where’s your dishwasher?” she answered, “You’re lookin’ at her.” Barb had no dishwasher so she did all dishes by hand. The most time consuming, even more than a Pyrex dish coated with chicken grease and burnt skins, were the forks, so she left them for last. Twelve dinner forks and twelve salad forks, four tines each. Do the math. Running a scrubby along each side of each tine was tedious business but it invariably put her mind in a drifty place where she could contemplate a myriad of memories.

For instance, she might recall a meal shared with relatives from her childhood, her brother, Pete, hogging the mashed potatoes and brother Bob spitting milk through his nose. Those were the days.

“If you could have three wishes, what would they be?”

Wherever and whenever she heard this question, Barb would consider anew her answers for each wish. Good health for herself and others was one wish, world peace was another and time travel was the third.

To visit the dearly departed, to play poker with her mother, grandmother, and great aunt, to ruffle the fur on the neck of her German shepherd. . . Barb believed in time travel. She had not yet experienced it per se, but she was confident that doing so was just a matter of time. *Richard Lindhorst 2001

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Expression: A Vocal History

African American Idol In the 21st century, talent is discovered in very modern ways.

Justin Bieber emerged from a cyberspace galaxy of YouTube videos to become one of the top thirty best-selling music artists in history, and so far, the one with the youngest career. Carrie Underwood might be a small town news anchor today, were it not for her success on Fox network’s American Idol.

So the power of social media and crowdsourced mass media makes it possible for someone — from anywhere — with the right combination of talent, style and preparation to achieve incredible and unexpected success. It starts with being noticed.

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All such discoveries start with just one person. And thus begins this story of Ephraim Bugumba, a singer/songwriter from southeast Africa, whose online performance caught the attention of local artist Brielle Robinson.

“We first met online, when I commented on his video,” she recalls. They became mutual admirers of each other’s music and style, and agreed to a faceto-face meetup at a safe, neutral

place they both liked: Guitar Center in Algonquin. “My dad brought me,” she said, “and then he just left me alone to meet this guy.”

Her father is Jeff Robinson, the Pastor of House of Restoration Church in Elgin, who is no stranger to the communicative power of internet social media.

His sermons appear in videos on the church’s Facebook page.

The pair developed a musical chemistry at first, and Bugumba would join the Robinsons for worship to provide music ministry with Brielle. They combined forces with the local band Accidentally on Purpose and spent time together regularly, rehearsing for the summer Battle of the Bands at Side Street Studio Arts in downtown Elgin. In April 2017, things changed.

“I asked her to be my girl,” he said.

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Bugumba family in South Africa.

Ephraim is the youngest boy.

War I Come From Usually soft-spoken and polite, Bugumba becomes more animated in telling his back story, starting with, “I survived the Makabola Massacre.”

Born in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, he was just three years old when his family fled their country to escape the Second Congo War, the deadliest conflict since World War II. The entire east central part of the continent — nine countries and twenty rogue militias — was embroiled in armed conflict from 1996 until 2003, driven largely by competition for control of minerals used in high-tech manufacturing.

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“We applied for refugee status with Canada and Australia and were rejected,” Bugumba recalls.

“Finally we were sponsored by a Roman Catholic diocese in Alabama.” After spending two years in Mobile, the family moved to Illinois in 2014, where Ephraim graduated from Wheaton High School and spent a semester at Lewis University.

He comes from a musical family that sings together every night, and his solo talents have been documented in online videos since he was a teen in Alabama. Those early efforts were covers of Christian comtemporary anthems, though later videos display more poetic choices of material. He now describes his style as a blend of different African musical styles with blues, soul and jazz, which he prefers to describe as “storytelling.”

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Bugumba’s parents and six siblings moved from camp to camp as refugees, traveling through the wilderness of Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.

Separated from each other at times, they eventually found relative safety in South Africa where they stayed for ten years.

But the family wanted a better life.

Summer 2017 with Accidentally on Purpose.

Teenage Storyteller in Mobile, Alabama.

Together with Robinson, he achieved great artistic success as guitarist and vocalist in last summer’s lineup of Accidentally on Purpose, advancing to the final round in the Battle of the Bands. Though the band placed second, the experience helped cement his musical partnership with Brielle.

War Machine Crazy, what we love for don’t last us a life time We all live for the autumn call Sunrise in the spring time We know Crazy how we never fight for the ones we love Stand around till it’s up (x2) — Storyteller

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Talent’s Biggest Game Last autumn, she suggested they try out for season 16 of American Idol, which is being relaunched on ABC after a twoyear absence from the airwaves.

She registered them online as “Storyteller and Bella Jae.” In November they passed the first of several auditions at the open call at McCormick Center, and were selected by the producers to audition in front of celebrity judges Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan in New York City.

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The duo continues to work together creatively throughout the region. Bella Jae is a muralist and a painter in the northwest suburbs, but gravitates to Elgin not because she was born here, but because of the city’s love of culture. “If you’re in the suburbs and want to pursue art, Elgin is the place to go,” she says.

[Possible spoiler alert.] “I just love how Elgin supports the arts, like not even Hollywood does,” gushed Storyteller. “That’s the big time, for sure, but it’s not as pure.”

Storyteller is continually creating more music, and Bella Jae is thinking of bringing a live performance to the streets of downtown Elgin, where free expression is welcomed. “Everybody knows each other here. All the artists help each other out,” she said, “It’s like a mini-Chicago.” —JP

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how high Bella Jae and Storyteller are able to rise.

At the American Idol celebrity auditions in NYC. “I used to watch it in South Africa,” Storyteller admits, adding that the experience led to an “epiphany that dreams can come true.”

The dream did not end in New York City, but we are unable to disclose any further details.

Readers will have to tune in to American Idol Season 16, starting March 11 on ABC, to see just

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