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Expression: Get Jazzed, Elgin!

And All This Jazz

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Cover Artist: Lillian Pagni Hampshire, IL Lillian’s love affair with art started when she took an art class at the YWCA in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and then began painting with other artists at a local church in Richmond, Illinois. She then enrolled in a soft pastel workshop at Dillon’s Lodge in Woodruff, Wisconsin with Susan Kaczynski. More recently she has studied oil pastel with friend and mentor George Shipperley and continues her love of oil pastel painting with Carol Zack at The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles, Illinois.

Say the words “jazz music,” and what comes to mind? Old music, boring, hard to follow?

Intense, improvisational, hard to find in Elgin?

Like the music itself, all of these contradictions can be true to one degree or another. Jazz artists, like other musicians, feed off of each other’s ideas and energy. More than any other music style, jazz is heavily improvisational. It takes a seasoned, experienced pro to hang with the band and then break away, soaring to the joy or pain inherent in the mood of the piece. No performance will ever be exactly the same.

Jazz is like a photograph. You could take a picture of the same subject, say a tree, every day, but something will shift to make it a different photo.

A successful jazz group performance relies on the players’ cohesion to the theme and the ability to express individual musical “thoughts” during a solo.

The educated listener applauds the soloist’s flight of exuberant expression. An artist’s willingness to expose such musical intimacy with an audience should

be rewarded by applause. It encourages the player and amps up the energy of the band.

Okay! Now that you’re an educated listener, it’s time to use your new skills! Whether your tastes run to big band jazz, jazzrock fusion, vocalists or funky jazz, Elgin has the talent. Check it out!

Old School The Jazz Consortium Big Band, formerly the RSVP band, is alive and kicking. Gigs in Elgin included the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Art & Soul on the Fox, and concerts in Wing Park.

Roy Vombrack and his band members go way back to their Northern Illinois University years, circa 1975, when they decided to form their own big band.

Eventually, they disbanded as adult responsibilities took precedence over the joys of music.

Unfortunately, as most musicians say, “You can’t make a living at it,” said Vombrack. He put down his alto saxophone and put on his headphones to become a producer and arranger for commercial jingles in the 1980s.

Lillian is the author of two children’s books, The Christmas Tree that Never Was and Maggie and Her Three Swans. Proceeds from the sale of books go to a local hospital charity.

Lillian’s extended contribution to the arts continues as the Curator of the The Healing Gallery at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Illinois.

More of her work can be seen at yellowhouseartists.com

Roy Vombrack conducts the Jazz Consortium Big Band at Durty Nellie’s, July 8th.

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The spirit of co-operation is important to the Jazz Consortium, as they mentor up-and-coming musicians. For instance, area high school jazz bands are invited to show up for a gig. Vocalist CHAR praises the band for the opportunity it gave her, saying that “Roy is a hero of mine.”

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Retired from his professional career in radio and TV, Vombrack once again is pursuing his passion for playing music. About eight years ago, Vombrack and his buddies decided it was time to get the band back together.

Vombrack still had the original music charts from the NIU days.

Today, concedes Vombrack, “It’s a hobby that takes up more time than it should.”

Marketing and promotion are necessary to “get the word out and the people in,” Vombrack stated. Social media is a must for communication, from Facebook to YouTube and even the old-fashioned press release.

Vombrack advises, “You can’t really let up [on promotions].”

These days, the Jazz Consortium Big Band (JCBB) plays a regular gig at Durty Nellies in Palatine on the second Sunday of every month. Vombrack would love to see a performance venue in his hometown of Elgin with the space and audience for the 17 piece jazz band.

The JCBB plays music of “Benny Goodman to popular tunes arranged for the big band instrumentation,” said Vombrack.

Jazz isn’t solely instrumental; vocalists are key to a swinging sound. Song interpretation ranges from scat (singers imitating musical instruments) to a well-turned phrase that adds a unique twist to the song. Elgin is fortunate to be home to some exceptional singers on the rise.

CHAR Perhaps you remember CHAR McAllister from a previous BRAVO article this year. This Jamaican born artist now calls Elgin home. She has big musical dreams for herself and for Elgin to thrive as a home for live music.

Since she moved here two years ago, CHAR said, “Elgin has been a place of rebirth for me. It’s magical.” She credits her background as a Gospel singer as the major influence on her singing ability. When she was just five or six years old, CHAR sang her first church solo, and from that point on, she knew she wanted to be a singer. To this day, she said, “Gospel prepares you for all kinds of music ...” as it “breathes life into all genres.”

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To note, CHAR draws upon her Gospel training to sing tunes as diverse as “Born to Run” (Springsteen), “Natural Woman” (Carole King), and “Here’s to Life” (Shirley Horn).

Today, he continues, the JCBB is “more of a listening experience” that “offers something for everyone.” Because the nature of big band music has changed over the years, the JCBB plays some swing, jazz-rock, and more modern music.

The JCBB encourages local jazz artists to perform with them. Vocalists, such as CHAR, have collaborated with the band in its guises as a wedding band,

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Although jazz music was discouraged in her home, CHAR was an inquisitive person. Ella Fitzgerald and her famous scat singing first caught her ear and became the biggest jazz influence on CHAR’s jazz vocals. She credits Roy Vombrack for hiring her: “Roy was the first one to call me [for a gig]. I learned onstage ... he gave me the song list.”

Another Elgin musician, Amaryllis, The Latin Phoenix, helped “relaunch CHAR’s music career” with the release of the Suitcase and a Dream EP at The Latin Phoenix Studio.

CHAR’s music continues to evolve, and for her, “Jazz is liberating.” She writes original tunes and has the arrangements in her head. Her style is a melding of “bringing the modern into the new.”

The next goal for CHAR is to get a degree in music theory from Columbia College so she can write out the music she hears in her head and share it with other musicians to perform the pieces.

Amaryllis Santiago, The Latin Phoenix When she’s not traveling across the country to work on her many music projects, Amaryllis is making plans for an Elgin venue called “The Latin Phoenix Music and Arts Studio.”

Its expected opening will happen next year. She has faith in Elgin and believes “there are many talented artists and musicians within the Elgin music scene.”

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As a solo artist, she works with a wide range of musicians and doesn’t wish to confine herself to one genre. Musicians who inspire Amaryllis span the decades of the 1970s through the 1990s, including Teena Marie, Luther Vandross, Sade, Patti LaBelle and Oleta Adams.

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Amaryllis said she “found her voice through a process of life experiences, musical development, and many collaborations” with other artists since she started her musical voyage at age 21.

Currently, she is working both coasts, with Kenny G’s pianist Robert Damper and percussionist Ron Powell, based in Seattle, and with bassist Ruben Rodriguez in New York.

Jacquelyn Miller Jacquelyn Miller’s talent for singing came to her unexpectedly. While in the 5th grade, she sang a solo in the Spring Sing Concert. She performed the solo so well, the teacher told her father she’d “never heard anything like it from someone [so young],” said her father, Scott Miller.

“By the time she was 13,” Miller said, she began entering singing competitions,”and she was winning them.” In addition, Miller sang for nursing home residents and charity events.

When she turned 16, she attended open mic sessions, where she wowed the audience and worked

Referring to herself as a “Latin Fusion Artist,” Amaryllis traces her roots to Salsa, R & B, Funk, and Smooth Jazz. She prefers that people will “recognize [her] signature sound” rather than box her into a particular style.

Since immersing herself in the music world in 2005, Amaryllis has collaborated with talents Jose Feliciano, Nino Segarra, and Erben Perez (bass player for Marc Anthony).

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These days, you may catch her act at the Martini Room in downtown Elgin. Someday soon, she would like to perform with a regular band.

For now, her father works as her manager and sets up the sound system. The song choices are pleasingly eclectic, and Jacquelyn switches seamlessly from torch songs to gems like “I Put a Spell on You.” With Jacquelyn’s rendition, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins wouldn’t recognize his own hit!

The Players As an art form, jazz itself is a fusion of multiple styles, cultural traditions, and even instrumentation, which is why these artists so often prefer that term.

In Elgin you can find a variety of live music combos ranging from a saxophone and percussion plus deejay (performing as Groove Lounge) to bands like these.

Covington Groove Led by bass player Colin Ryan, Covington Groove has a core quartet that usually features Ben Bollero (guitar), Nick Odman (keyboards), and Jason Perez (drums). Ryan calls the group a “collective of musicians, a growing family.”

Ryan is enthusiastic about sharing the spotlight: “Once you’ve played a show with Covington Groove, you are a part of the Covington Groove family.”

In recent months, Covington Groove featured singer CHAR, drummer Cory Bray, and trumpeter Ron Polad. Occasionally, original member Sam Wyatt

Covington Groove & Friends at Martini Room. Source: Facebook. (keys) drops by for a jam.

Ryan refers to the band’s style as fusion: “We love the word fusion and the freedom that comes with it.” A look at their set list reflects it is so, for they play everything from Oscar Peterson to Jimi Hendrix and beyond.

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Said Ryan, “We are doing our part with the help of the Martini Room to bring the experience of jazz to the people of Elgin on a monthly basis.”

Like most musicians today, the group has a strong presence on social media and a website, yet Ryan admits,” We’d be open to getting any help we can.”

To keep the music going, band members teach, learn new material, and seek new gigs.

Perez and Ryan work together on the “Tunes for a Minute” podcast, and plans are in place to record an EP this year. Other recordings happening this year will feature a trio and another a quartet.

As is typical for Elgin’s fusion/ jazz groups, Covington Groove is a living, breathing organism that invites other musicians into the fold. Ryan stated: “I’d love to find some more and build a scene together. Hit me up any time.”

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Accidentally on Purpose Cory Bray, drummer for AOP, said “The one thing AOP wants the world to know is that ‘Nothing happens on accident; everything has a purpose’.”

This philosophy defines the band’s spontaneous approach to improvisation and their willingness to embrace unknown situations with an outcome that sounds rehearsed. AOP’s core personnel is Lamonte Norwood (bass/vocals), Timothy Jackson (saxophone/piano), Aris “Gifted” Johnson (piano), and Cory on drums/bandleader.

All four got their musical training from playing at church and were encouraged to pursue Gospel. From the tender ages of 10, the boys played with the adult musicians and each learned their chops quickly from their association with seasoned musicians.

You never know who’ll show up, as surprise guests are welcome to share the stage with AOP. In July, vocalist Mash Onda Beat arrived to join AOP at Danny’s on Douglas. In no time at all, the crowd was worked up and jamming. Bray is quick to say Elgin’s network

of jazzy musicians is tight, “we team up on gigs, as well as swap musicians as needed. There are no egos or competition ... just a passion to bring live music to the forefront in Elgin.”

Funk Brotherz Although technically not a jazz group, the improvisations of the guitar and keyboards are highly conducive to the jazz style. Ron “Dr. Sweat” Anderson is the drummer and bandleader. Other members include Arnell Grady (vocals), Jerome Cunningham (bass), Jeffrey “Wiz” Williams (guitar), Cheb Blackshear (keys), and Vince “Cuz” Allison (percussion). Special guest vocalist Bruce Thompson took the stage recently at Danny’s.

“Danny’s is our creative stage,” said Grady. The band likes to experiment and work up the crowd. Like so many other Elgin musicians, Gospel music was the training ground for the Funk Brotherz.

When asked of Elgin’s appetite for live jazz, Anderson explained, “Not very good, unless it’s Latin jazz ... Most people appreciate a taste of jazz, but just a taste.”

Too often, Anderson realized, people will applaud after a song

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but not acknowledge “a terrific solo.” For now, the group churns out the hits from Kool and the Gang to Steely Dan, giving them room to stretch their considerable creative muscle.

The ECC Connection Elgin Community College is leading the revival of live music in the city.

Colin Ryan of Covington Groove credits Shawn Maxwell, Associate Professor of Music, and Steve Duchrow, Director, for encouraging the performance of live music. A requirement of the Music Theory class includes a weekly performance or use of the lessons learned that week. Maxwell said, “The Jazz Ensemble is centered around performance.”

In addition, ECC invites guest artists to the campus to hold clinics and give the students a chance to play onstage with renowned musicians. Music student Eric Manley (guitar/piano) counts himself “fortunate ... to have made great connections

with a lot of musicians during [his] time at ECC.” Manley believes Elgin has potential to become a home for jazz. He is encouraged by Elgin’s support for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and hopes it will do the same for other genres of music.

C.G.’s Ryan would “love to see more venues and jazz or fusion bands in downtown Elgin.” Professor Maxwell advises “everyone to attend a concert of something ... unfamiliar ... music that is not on your top ten playlist.”

The fluidity of diverse musical styles demonstrated by Elgin’s musicians is an asset to our city.

Combining the artist’s unique background with that of other musicians creates a tasty stew and provides an aural feast for those willing to take the time to listen. So, go on, Elgin. Do your ears a favor and go hear our own home-grown artists play their hearts out for you. — DT

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The Riverside Drive Promenade in Elgin is “where the action is” on Saturday, August 4th from 11am-6pm and Sunday, August 5th from 11am-5pm.

This juried show presents a group of very talented artists working in a wide range of media.

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Spring Awakening Elgin Community College Musical Theatre continues its production of the Tony® Award-winning, R-rated, coming-of-age musical Spring Awakening through Sunday, August 5.

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Adapted from a late 19th-century German play of the same title, the musical tells the intertwining stories of a group of teenage students exploring tantalizing and terrifying questions of sex and sexuality. The show explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students.

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Elgin Craft Beer Festival Newly inducted President Marie Markel is excited to announce the Elgin Craft Beer Festival, August 11th 1-5pm on the Elgin Riverfront Promenade.

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Each adult reservation comes with a chance to become the “Queen for a Day” or one of three “Ladies-in-Waiting,” and each child reservation comes with a chance of being crowned the “Princess.” In addition to being crowned, each member of the Royal Court wins an extravagant gift-basket full of prizes, including gift cards and jewelry.

Reservations are $30 for adults ($5 discount for YWCA members) and $15 for children ages 12 and under. RSVP by August 3rd! To register visit www. ywcaelgin.org/QFAD18 or drop by the YWCA Elgin at 220 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL.

The Tempest Janus Theatre Company presents an all-female production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest unrehearsed at the Elgin Artspace Lofts, located at 51 South Spring Street, Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18 at 7pm and Sunday, August 19 at 6pm. Performances are free and open to the public. This production is part of Janus Theatre’s Elgin Shakespeare Project, exploring original practices of Shakespeare’s plays and his contemporaries.

The Tempest will be presented using cue script acting techniques. Actors will be working with “scrolls” in hand during the performance and will not have read the play or rehearsed scenes in advance. This will bring a spontaneity and improvisational quality to the show. For information, go to www.janusplays.com.

Brain Dump Art Show Side Street Studio Arts presents “Brain Dump,” an exhibition showcasing the work of

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their summer artist-interns Alexander Bell and Nakeita Brewer. The display focuses on the connection between reality and dreams. The opening artist reception is on Friday, Aug. 3rd, from 6-8pm, with entertainment by Charlie Haley and Timothy Both. A $5 donation is suggested. The exhibit continues through August 12th during regular gallery hours, at 15 Ziegler Court.

Summer Soirée The Elgin History Museum invites you to enjoy a Ravinia-style evening Friday, August 10 at 6pm on the lawn of Susan and Glen Holland’s home, the McClure Mansion at 770 West Highland in Elgin. Your attendance will show support for the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House Project.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy wine, beer and appetizers as you listen to live jazz music by the Chris Shuttleworth Trio. The museum will provide updates and information about the ongoing rehabilitation of the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged as is your participation in a 50/50 raffle in support of Elgin historic preservation.

Elgin Hay Day The Elgin Hay Day, a free family-friendly event on Elgin’s far west side, is back this year!

The event will get you ready for fall with hayrides, a petting zoo, pony rides, potato sack races, a hay maze and other fun activities. Enjoy food from local vendors and live music. The event will be held on Saturday, August 25 from 11 am to 3 pm at Meier Park, located at 3770 Gansette Parkway in Elgin’s Providence neighborhood. There is limited parking around the park. Those that live nearby are encouraged to walk or bike. A shuttle will run back and forth from the Prairie Knolls Middle School parking lot, too.

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Citywide Block Party It’s National Night Out — come for the party in Festival Park, stay for the movie! We are celebrating a night out against crime! Meet the Elgin Police Department SWAT team and their BATT mobile; a Police K9 demo will begin at 7 p.m.

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by hosting live performances by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, a musician therapist and other talented guest musicians.

Tickets are available online at advocategiving.org

There will be crime prevention, safety, health and other resource information from the Elgin Police and Fire Departments, as well as from many community partners. Family-friendly activities include the Fire Safety Smoke House, inflatables, a splash-pad, train and fire pole. At dusk, the movie Dolphin Tale will be shown in the park, 132 S. Grove Avenue.

Food Truck Festival Live Mix Music topped off with some of the best food on four wheels come together for one night as part of the Eric In The Morning Food Truck Festival on Friday, August 10th from 6pm10pm. Enjoy live music featuring local favorites One Night Band in Festival Park at Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Avenue.

This event is free and open to the public — except the cost of food and beverages! Questions?

Write to FoodTruck@wtmx.com.

Music on the Water In its eighth annual year, Music by the Water offers a community event on Advocate Sherman Hospital’s outdoor terrace Sunday, August 26th at 1425 N. Randall Road. This event features an elegant luncheon served at noon, crowd participation line-dancing and musical performances by The Moonlighters physicians band at 1pm, and high-energy pop band The Reason Why at 2pm. Adult tickets are $100 and children under 10, $50.

All proceeds from Music by the Water will benefit the hospital’s Musicians Care program.

This program enhances the patient-centered care experience

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Six Fabulous Shows!

August 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th at 8 p.m.

August 12th & 19th at 3 p.m.

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Elgin Tickets: $20 each/ $17 for seniors and students Tickets available online and at the door.

Fourth Friday Open Mic

For complete details and to purchase tickets visit: Hemmens.org or call the Box Office: 847-931-5900

Whether you’re looking for a stage to polish up your performance, or just love the free variety that an open mic night offers, you’ll enjoy an hour or two at the open mic hosted by Jerry Hutson, set for August 24 starting at 6:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue.

A top-notch sound and lighting system and elevated stage provide the setting for singer-songwriters, bands, instrumentalists, storytellers, poets and more.

July audiences enjoyed a threepiece combo with fiddle and digital bagpipes, a folk tale delivered in verse, a performance of “Blue Bossa” followed by an impromptu jazz duo of piano and flute and more.

The pantry is full with soft drinks and snacks including hot pizza slices for just $2. Bring your instrument, your poems, or just a group of friends and hang out with a laid back, performance-loving crowd. Admission is free. Performance signup starts at 6pm. See ad in this month’s BRAVO.

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Elgin Summer Theatre Offers “Sister Act”

Putting together festivals year after year is a hard and sometimes thankless undertaking. For Erin, there is always a moment that reminds her of why she continues this work.

“It’s those moments in-between.”

Elgin Summer Theatre returns to Hemmens Cultural Center in a new production of the musical Sister Act, August 15 through 24.

It’s not just the performers who apply to come back each year, but the relationships that the performers are building with the community who have taken them in, given them a place to stay and truly welcomed everyone into our community.

From a wildly popular early nineties movie that was made into a musical in 2006, Sister Act was nominated for 5 Tony awards and is a fun, powerful and feel good story that everyone could use.

In Sister Act, after being put into witness protection, our hero Deloris uses her talent to inspire the other nuns to create a more contemporary choir, and they become the hit of the community.

Since 1973, Elgin Summer Theatre has been inspiring artists and audiences alike.

New this year is a partnership with Schaumburg On Stage adult community theater division, Point2productions. The cast will feature actors from Elgin and the surrounding communities and is directed by Brian Scholz and choreographed by Sarah Richardson.

This is not the first time that Schaumburg On Stage has ventured west for a production. In July of 2017, Schaumburg On Stage launched their adult community theater division, Point2productions, with a presentation of Little Shop of Horrors at the intimate Elgin Art Showcase. It is hoped that this innovative partnership between Elgin Summer Theater and Schaumburg On Stage will be sustainable and inspire many performers for years to come.

Show times are 8:00pm, August 10, 11, 17 and 18, with 3:00pm matinees on August 12 and 19. $17 - $20 reserved seating. Tickets are available at The Hemmens Box Office, by phone at 847 931-5900 or on-line at www. hemmens.org.

2018 Elgin Fringe Festival Five years ago Erin Rehberg and Sean Hargadon, along with a group of Elgin artists took a leap into uncharted waters, without checking the water temp, no lifeguard on duty.

And at night they said to each other “whatever happens happens,” and took a deep breath — jumping into the fringe festival life, bringing performing and visual artists of all genres into Elgin for a festival that took place all over downtown Elgin.

That leap has made Elgin a can’t miss stop for national and international artists as well as fringe audiences. This year’s Elgin Fringe Festival returns September 7th-16th with 110 performing artists, visual art and musical performances happening throughout downtown Elgin.

“Every year there are new things to be excited about,” says Rehberg.

That excitement started this year with the poster design by Elgin’s very own Kira Fox. A homegrown artist who is a graduate of the Visual and Performing Arts Academy program at Larkin High School, current student at Elgin Community College and a member of the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission. Kira has grown from starting as a volunteer, then an intern, to becoming an Assistant Director at Side Street Studio Arts.

The poster design is very different than the four previous years and has set an exciting tone for the festival.

Another change is that the music performances will be free and open to the public in Carlton Rogers Park.

It also needs to be noted that Fringe does not happen without the help of local businesses. The performances take place in spaces donated by Side Street Studio Arts, Elgin Art Showcase, Imago, Blue Box Café, Elgin Public House, and the Martini Room.

Tickets for all performances go on sale August 1st. Be sure to pick up your $3 dollar fringe button. Fringe buttons are required to purchase tickets to a performance, get you into Fringe parties and events and get you discounts at area businesses.

For more information be sure to check out the website www.elginfringefestival.com and on Facebook at @elginfringefestival. #EFFit #befringe #fringelife #downtownElgin #year5 #fi veyearsoffringe #supportlocalart #fringefamily #USAFF #CAFF #worldfringe

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THE DNA OFFICE HAS MOVED!

HOLLY,

Come visit us at our new location at 31 S. Grove Avenue.

by Jeffrey Pierce No, that comma is not a mistake. That’s the correct spelling of the name of a new/old band whose music flows likes the emotions in a love letter.

“Holly is the fictional girlfriend that got away from us,” explained Tanner Bednar, songwriter and lead vocalist. “The comma is sort of this ambiguous Holly, ... what’s next?”

The Downtown Neighborhood Association office has moved to 31 S. Grove Avenue, just .1 mile from our previous location!

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It’s a key part of the synergy in the band’s new album entitled Letters from Lawndale which reflects on the loves that once were, or could have been, in seven songs that favor the second person voice.

Joined by Brandon Couture and Rafe Soto, the trio of Elgin natives has set these often poignant lyrics to a musical sound that’s strikingly reminiscent of vintage soul. The material on this album was written mainly

by Bednar.

“Tanner’s been writing a lot of songs,” said Couture, “and a lot of his stuff that we’ve been recording has a similar feel. So we put out something that’s going to sound really cohesive.”

“These guys put in all their stuff, too,” added Bednar, “and we added horns and keyboards and backing vocals.”

Their musical partnerships are another part of the synergy that gives the music its mature, natural quality. All three musicians have known each other for half their lives. In fact, Bednar and Couture put out their first record in 2010 as part of The Reverends, while they were still students at Elgin and Larkin High Schools.

“I was a freshman and Tanner was in sixth grade,” begins the story as Couture tells it. Together with older brother Wyeth Bednar on drums, Chas Sirridge on guitar and George Rapidis on

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Tanner Bednar. Source: @DZ Records, youtube.com. bass and piano, the group jelled around a repertoire of blues, soul, and R&B. “We kinda liked playing that music,” Couture recalls, “and we became The Reverends.”

“Rafe was never in The Reverends,” Bednar points out. “But he was always in local bands, and we were always friends with him and we’d play shows together around the area, back in the day.”

The music was put on hold as the guys graduated from U-46.

“Once Wyeth went off to school in Boston, it made it really hard to have a band,” said Couture.

“But we’d always get together once a year at Christmas for our Rock the Halls show at Danny’s Pizza. Tanner started putting that together.”

“One year Wyeth couldn’t come home, and we couldn’t find another drummer,” said Bednar. “Rafe had just moved into a place in Chicago with a bunch of other kids who all played instruments, so we just joined forces with them. And that’s how Rafe got into it because he drummed with us for that one show, and then we formed a band.”

Most bands rehearse at the drummer’s house, because the drums are much harder to move than guitars and amps.

Holly, rehearses at Rafe’s place on Lawndale Avenue in Logan Square, and that’s where the album title came from.

“When we were playing around with names, Tanner really liked the name Douglas because we grew up on Douglas Avenue in Elgin,” Couture says. “He liked the idea of incorporating a sense of place. So with Letters from Lawndale we still have a sense of place in the project, but it’s what we’re doing right now.”

The creative heart of Letters may be Lawndale, but the bones and muscle were grown in Chicago recording studios where a host of guest artists contributed their talents to the tracks. And the studio isn’t just a means to an end, it’s a creative medium all its own.

“A lot of the spontaneity of being in the studio is really cool,” says Couture. “I was playing around with a guitar part for a song, and then Tanner and our production engineer Trevor said

Brandon Couture. Source: @DZ Records, youtube.com.

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to throw on some delay, and a lot of distortion, and do a slide solo.”

“We had two really great trumpet players on the record,” adds Bednar, “and we said, try some things out, it’s an experiment. And every time it turns out great.”

Couture creates his own saxophone parts for a couple of songs. “It’s like putting together a puzzle — you’re finding the right pieces and where they go.”

“In the studio you feel no pressure,” confesses Bednar. “You can make your mistakes and experiment. You can channel your passion for music and bring your ideas to life in it.”

Ever since the 80’s new records have had an accompanying video, in order to bring the artist more exposure in another medium.

forward after recording an album is to string together a series of live performances. “The plan is to push content, become relevant, and then get out and play.”

Couture assures us “it’s not just about trying to sell this record. I want people to like the record and say, hey I want to come and see these guys live. I want to have fun shows where tons of people come, enjoy the music, have a good night and tell their friends about us. Then they will want to come and see us.”

Holly, has just set up an album release party for Saturday, September 1st at Rediscover Records. “Rich [Wagner] has always been fantastic to us, and an influence on us,” admits Bednar. “I always envisioned doing a little thing at the record store, listening to the album, maybe playing some songs, having some El Faro burritos there ...”

“I have some friends I grew up with here, and went to ChilYou can get a feel for Elgin’s dren’s Theatre of Elgin with, blue-eyed soul artists Holly, and now they have their own from streaming tracks at www. film company in LA,” Bednar bluemarketmusic.com or live said. “They flew back for a week studio footage from @DZ Records and we filmed from 5 p.m. to 4 on youtube.com. Follow them on a.m. for two nights.” The video Facebook @holly.band to find out was shot at the home where the what comes next. band rehearses. “We just invited our friends over and I’ll be the moon had a house party kind of You’ll be the sun theme, with Shine your love brightly on everyone a few really Your love’s like the ocean well thought So deep and wide out scenes. It And it pulls me back in like the strongest tide was a blast Every bone in my body it aches for you and I’m going But Everyone wanna tell me I’m wrong for you to be really excited to to drop that.”

— from “Don’t You Break My Heart” The next logical step

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This Christmastide: Rejoice!

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Keep a Song in Your Heart

We will celebrate the joys of the season through song. The program will feature a world premiere, “Magnificat”, by Donald Fraser—composer of our annual holiday closer, “This Christmastide”.

To commemorate our 20th season, we will present a style stage show featuring music from the Roaring 20s.

We will celebrate moments from our first 20 years and look ahead to our future. Please join us for a wonderful celebration.

December 14 • 7:30pm

March 8, 2019 • 7:30pm

April 26, 2019 • 7:30pm

Annual Gala

Bethany Lutheran Church, Batavia, IL

December 15 • 3:00pm & 7:30pm First United Methodist Church, Elgin, IL with special guest Dundee Middle School choruses at 3:00pm

December 16 • 3:00pm

Kimball Street Theater on campus of Elgin Academy

March 9, 2019 • Gala begins at 6:00pm, Show at 7:30pm Kimball Street Theater on campus of Elgin Academy

First Congregational Chruch of Dundee, Dundee, IL

April 27, 2019 • 7:30pm

Epworth United Methodist Church, Elgin, IL

April 28, 2019 • 3:00pm

Bethany Lutheran Church, Batavia, IL

Shepherd of the Prairie, Huntley, IL with special guest Shepherds Voices

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AUDITION NOTICE P.O. Box 5484 Elgin, IL 60121-5484 847.429.9486

THROUGH MUSIC, THE HEART SOARS

Heartland Voices, an Elgin-based mixed choral ensemble, announces auditions for their 2018-2019, twentieth anniversary season. The semi-professional ensemble consists of 28 advanced singers who perform a variety of literature from renaissance to vocal jazz.

There are openings in all sections for singers. More specifically, there are single openings for section leaders in the soprano, tenor and bass sections. The section leader positions are paid.

Heartland Voices rehearse each Tuesday evening from mid-September through April, presenting three events—“Christmastide-Rejoice” on December 14, 15 and 16, 2018; a lighter fare at the annual Gala (music from the 1920s) on March 8 and 9, 2019; and spring concerts, “Keep a Song in Your Heart”, on April 26, 27 and 28.

Auditions for all potential singers are by appointment. An audition time can be scheduled by contacting artistic director, Dr. John G Slawson, at chordirektr@att.net. Section leader auditionees should attach a resume to the email. The audition will consist of singing a solo selection of choice, showing the voice at its best. There will be other vocal exercises and sight-reading as part of the audition.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Summer 2018 Art Show Visit the Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Healing Gallery - located south of the Main Lobby overlooking the Healing Garden.

Exhibit is open daily during visiting hours. Featured Artist: Sundar Cherala, MD - Photographer, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Physician. Artist Statement: “I love photographing anything that looks beautiful and am Wild about Nature. On our recent trip to Kenya, Mother Nature presented a feast to our eyes. The visions of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Hippos, and Rhinos dance in front of our eyes when we think of Africa, but what surprised us is the abundance of colorful birds and the amazingly kind natured people! The daily drama between the predator and the prey and the dramatic migration and river crossing captured our hearts and will live forever. Here is a small sample of my memories from this safari.” This exhibit will be on display until September 12. Presence St. Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite Street 847.695.3200. Free Trivia Night It’s back!! Trivia Night is back and even better. It’s free to play and the winners will get money off their tabs! 1st place = $20 off, 2nd = $15 and 3rd = $10 off your tab, or other great prizes. Come out and join our MC Chris from Baig of Tricks Entertainment for fun every Wednesday. Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St. 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. Free Adventures in the Zoo: Animal Olympics 11a-1p, Lords Park Zoo, 225 Grand Blvd.

Smartphone Photography Basics Come and learn about the basic features and functions of your smartphone’s camera in this class! Android and iPhone welcome. Please bring your device. R 1p-2.30p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info KCT Credit Union Grand Opening Join KCT Credit Union to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new branch location inside the Main Library with a ribbon cutting at 3:30pm. Celebrations will include activities for kids and families as well as food and refreshments. Taco food truck will be available from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm and will be limited to the first 1,000 tacos. Visit KCT in the Meadows Community Rooms to learn about the credit union difference and their products and services to receive your free taco vouchers. Visit GailBorden.kctcu.org for complete details. 2p-6p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Rock and Flower Pot Painting Paint your own rocks and flower pots. 2p-4p, Gail Borden South Elgin , 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Hustle Happy Hour with Cyndi Fecher As an emerging creative communications studio in Elgin,

BRAVO ColorWord Creative is committed to investing in our small business community, our local community, and our creative community. We also love getting together to talk about things like leadership, art, design, entrepreneurship, and professional development over a snack and a sipper. As such, we are pleased to introduce Hustle Happy Hour: a free, quarterly lecture/discussion series for our friends and colleagues who are in the business of creating and communicating. Join us for our launch lecture on August 1 as we welcome guest speaker, Cyndi Fecher, editorial director at Guerrero Media in Chicago. We’re happy to host hot conversations with some of our favorite people about some of our favorite things. The wine is just a bonus. #Cheers #HustleHappyHour #ColorWordCreative 5p-6.30p, ColorWord Creative, 164 Division Street #108 224.276.6006 colorwordcreative.com

4.8 Essential Oils 3 Come prepare for Back-to-School wellness and learn what oils help to keep you healthy through the fall and winter months. 6p-7p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten! Designed for kids starting kindergarten in August, this series focuses on building skills and competencies, such as language, math, and social emotional learning.

Presented through exploratory play, this program’s content is based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards.Registration required. Each child must register for each week separately. Please register for either Wednesday or Saturday each week, not both.Week #1: Social and Emotional DevelopmentWeek #2: Language and LiteracyWeek #3: Math Awesome!Week #4: Physical Development 6p-7p,

the Elgin

poet laureate project is seeking candidates for the position of

Poet Laureate of Elgin, Illinois With support from the Project, the Poet Laureate will: Enhance the experience of local events with poetry.

Add to a lasting legacy of written poems.

Connect people through a shared experience of poetry.

Instill an appreciation of poetry as an art form.

Strengthen community through project collaboration.

Inspire others to identify and fulfill their creative goals.

Must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of Elgin.

Two-year team begins in October 2018 and includes a stipend.

Download an Application Packet: https://goo.gl/KXVWdE Application deadline extended to Sept. 1, 2018.

Contact us at: ElginPoetLaureateProject@gmail.com The project is funded in part by grants from public and private sources.

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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

DOWNTOWN Arabica Cafe* 59 Douglas Ave 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 Elgin Symphony Orchestra 20 Dupage Court

Funky Rooster Studios 73 S. Grove Avenue Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Imago Creative Studios 216 Prairie Street Kellenberger Auto Service 217 Symphony Way Law Offices of Shirley Sadjadi 169 E. Chicago St. Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn 20 S. Spring St. Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St. Pastigel Bakery 154 E. Chicago St. Rediscover Records 9 S. Spring Street Side Street Studio Arts Gallery 15 Ziegler Court Soulful Sparrow 10 Douglas Avenue

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 Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive

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

East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee Emmett’s Brewing Company 128 W. Main St., West Dundee The Manor Restaurant 425 E. Main St., East Dundee Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee Pampered Pet Services 1050 Dundee Ave.

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

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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Holiday Inn Express 495 Airport Road

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

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

Rookie’s All American Pub & Grill 2486 Bushwood Drive

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

Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee

RANDALL CORRIDOR

Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard

Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave.

EAST/WEST DUNDEE

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

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August 2018 GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Monthly Coin Club Meeting Monthly coin club meeting. Guest speakers, raffle, auctions, show & tell. 6.30p-8.30p, Elgin Moose Lodge, 925 South McLean Blvd. workdsandwords.com/coins/ecc Walk with the Mayor: Highland Woods Elgin Fresh Market, Activate Elgin, and the City of Elgin invite the public to join Mayor Kaptain on a walk throughout the Highland Woods Neighborhood! The walk will last approximately 45 minutes. Walkers will have the opportunity to win an Elgin Fresh Market gift card! We hope you can join us! *This is the third walk of the “Walk with the Mayor” series. For information regarding other walk times and walk status updates, please visit the City of Elgin Facebook page. 6.30p-7.30p, Highland Woods Clubhouse, 3711

Highland Woods Blvd 311 cityofelgin.org. Free eBay Basics Learn how to buy merchandise on eBay--the world’s largest online marketplace--as well as how to pay for purchases--with PayPal in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Walking Book Club A 45-minute walk, followed by a 45-minute book discussion. 7p-8.30p, The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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21 questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help. 9.30a-11.30a, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Flying Creatures Elgin WHO: Flying Creatures/ Elgin, led

by Chicago Artist Erin Cramer, will involve the creation of up to 20 unique creatures that will be on public exhibit as part of the 2018 Elgin Fringe Festival in Sept. Flying Creatures is open to young artists aged 7 to 23, and is FREE. No artistic experience necessary! WHAT: Flying Creatures/Elgin will involve instruction in skills that will be new to many, if not most of the participants.

Some of these skills include designing for 3-D, building a 3-D creature, preparing a work of art to be shown long term in the outdoors, and learning special considerations for the flying creature’s audience such as size, safety, and aesthetic focal points. Each creature will be constructed using field tested methods, but the shape, color, and theme of each creature will be unique to the person or team who created it. This way each participant can take pride and have creative control over their creature, while ensuring no two creatures will be alike. WHEN: The creative process will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6:30pm from July 31 through August 30. Artists are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions, and can drop-in as their schedule permits. All flying creatures will be on display at Carleton Rogers Park during Family Fringe, Saturday, September 8 from 10am to 2pm. WHY: In late Oct the creatures will be submitted for jury to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in Chicago. Our Elgin Flying Creatures will then have a chance to be included in the Flying Creatures on Wabash Initiative along with creatures from various schools and arts organizations across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. These juried Flying Creatures will be hung on the street lamps near Millennium Park for up to a year. Each “creature” street lamp is slated to have a scanning square that will bring up the first name and home town and or/ sponsoring organization for each creature. This will be a great way to represent the creativity of Elgin’s youth in the big city. HOW: This project is made possible by support from the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Elgin Fringe Festival, Gifford Park Association, Erin Cramer Art, Side Street Studio Arts.

3.30p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. Free Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info National IPA Day Yacht Rock Party Dig out your

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to be inspired, supported and enveloped in community. Believing you’re enough, that you can chase the biggest dreams – they’re all tackled in the documentary capturing the conquering of Rachel’s own fears and trusting her gut. Your event ticket includes yummy apps, tasty salads and savory pizzas plus a cocktail of your choice and a movie ticket!

5.30p-9.30p, Marcus Elgin Cinema, 111 S. Randall Road 847.622.3023. $40

boat shoes and ascots. Thursday, August 2, is #NationalIPAday, and to celebrate we’re joining forces with our friends at Ballast Point Brewing Company to throw one of our favorite events of the year: Yacht Rock Party!

Join us around 5pm for an evening of killer IPAs, rad food from Mario’s Cart (tacos and so much more), and smooth grooves from the late 70s and early 80s emanating from the tap room sound system. Tappings include: - Sculpin IPA - Grapefruit Sculpin - Aloha Sculpin - Pineapple Sculpin - Mystery Sculpin Cask! - PLUS: the return of Big Eye on the Heritage Handle! Liz from Ballast Point will be here with games and giveaways. Jeremy and Alan will be on deck behind on the bar all night serving up the goods, so you know good times and disaster are bound to happen. NOTE: 21-and-over only. Leave the kiddos at home. Parking may be limited and is for tap room guests only. Dates, times, and tappings are subject to change. 5p, Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Road 224.238.3527 plankroadtaproom.com

Renewing Mom Outing: Made for More Line up your sitters, call grandma, get your husband home on time, we’re going out! Join the Renewing Mom tribe for dinner and a movie!

We’ll kick off the night at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar for dinner and drinks and then head across the street to see the movie! Are you ready for a girl’s night out, unlike anything you’ve experienced before? Fresh off the success of her best-selling Girl, Wash Your Face, author, mama of four, CEO/ founder of popular The Chic Site blog Rachel Hollis’ is taking the audience on an inside look at chasing the biggest of dreams. Rachel Hollis’ belief that she’s here to change the world will inspire you to believe you can do the same. It’s that belief that had her start a live event series where women who don’t look the same, vote the same or act the same come together

Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Grant Writing Workshop Learn how to apply for a grant for public art, performance or other cultural arts project. 6.15p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Citizenship Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana Do you need to practice English for your naturalization/ citizenship test? Come to this free group to review and practice the spoken English you will need for the interview and the 100 questions from the history/civics test. This group will be led by a tutor and is open to all.

Presented by The Literacy Connection. No registration. ¬øNecesitas 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Movie in the Park: Lego Batman A free movie screening located in Festival Park! The movie will begin at dusk, but fun activities are planned for beforehand! Remember to bring blankets, chairs and bug spray! Snacks will be available for purchase. In case of rain or storm threat, please check the City of Elgin Facebook page, or download the Elgin 311 mobile app, for updates regarding cancellations. 7p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org. Free MS Excel: Advanced Topics Learn how to quickly highlight important numbers using conditional formatting, work with multiple sheets in an Excel workbook, calculate percentages, and use PMT & VLOOKUP functions in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Aug.3 No-Shushing Movie Fridays: Moana PG, 2016. 10a-12.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. Mc-

Lean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden. info PAWS on the Porch: Owls Preschool Awareness World Series has moved to the porch at the Lords Park Zoo! Youngsters expand their imagination through stories, crafts, and activities about natural topics. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo. Youngsters are invited to come to the zoo and expand their imaginations with activities, games and songs about birds! No registration required. 11a-12.30p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org.

Free Farmers Market The newly revamped Elgin Farmers Market, presented by AMITA Health , is back this season with a new date, location and time!

Founded back in 2000, the Elgin Farmers Market (formerly the Elgin Harvest Market) is an open air seasonal farmers market, land strives to provide the Elgin community with a weekly event destination that provides residents and visitors the opportunity to purchase locally grown produce and other specialty goods.

The Elgin Farmers Market strives to create a thriving Downtown environment and ensure economic stability within the heart of Elgin. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BMO Harris Bank; Jimmy John’s; Waste Management - Elgin, IL; Dream Hall at 51; Chiro One Wellness Centers; Integrity School of Dance. 3p-7p, Downtown Elgin, South Grove Avenue near DuPage Court 847.488.1456. Free Pollyanna Brewing Craft Beer Tasting 4p-6p, Otter Creek Wine & Spirits, 250 S. Randall Road 847.931.2950 ottercreekwineandspirits.com Brain Dump: Summer Artist-Intern Exhibit Side Street Studio Arts presents Brain Dump, an exhibition showcasing the work of our summer artist-interns. The display focuses on the connection between the reality and dreams. Featuring art by Alexander Bell and Nakeita Brewer. Live music by Charlie Haley and Timothy Both of the Charlie Haley Band.

This exhibit continues in the gallery July 27 - August 12. Free admission during regular gallery hours. 6p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $5 donation Atticus v The Architect Viewing and discussion of the film about the pollical assassination of Don Siegelman, former Democratic governor of Alabama, by a United States Attorney connected to his political opponent and to Karl Rove. 7p-9.30p, Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Avenue 847.741.5124 hacob.org. Free Bands at Bowes Porter’s Patio is featuring live music this summer!

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The band will be playing on the great lawn from 7-10pm. Bands at Bowes is FREE and families are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lounge chairs.

7p-10p, Porter’s Pub Elgin, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd. 847.214.5877 porterspubelgin.com. Free Concert in the Park: Off the Charts FREE Event! Off The Charts has been entertaining audiences with their high-energy performances over the past 4 years. The talented 5-piece line-up features multi-fronted male and female vocals that cover a wide variety of Pop, Rock and Country.

7p-8.30p, Lions Park, 151 Aldis Drive, East Dundee dtpd.org. Free Hour of Power and Prayer Come join us as we bring in every month of the year with the POWER of PRAYER! Yes - we are bringing NEW meaning to First Fridays as we stay connected to our Heavenly Father through Intercession and Prayer in the Spirit and Truth of God’s Written, Spoken and Prophetic Word! Join the movement that is sweeping across the nation: actually bringing PRAYER back into the CHURCH! Whether you are concerned about the political climate of this country, the issues of life pouring out of your heart or just want to come and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that is CHARGED with the Prayerful Worship of God through the RIGHTEOUSNESS of JESUS CHRIST and Flow of the HOLY SPIRIT, the doors of the KAC will be opened to all the Saints, Disciples of Christ and Kingdom Dwellers in the Elgin community EVERY FIRST FRIDAY. We start on time and we end on time, so make sure you are here at 7pm! 7p, Kingdom Advancement Center, 378 Division Street 312.473.5740 thekingdomac.com Spring Awakening Winner of eight Tony Awards and featuring music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening is an electrifying celebration of youth, rebellion, and rock ‘n roll. Based on the play by Frank Wedekind, the musical follows a group of late nineteenth century German students as they navigate teenage self-discovery and the anxiety of coming of age. Please note: This production

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contains strong adult content and language. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $18-20

The Clowder A group of cats is called a clowder. The Clowder is an alternative band coming out of Elgin, IL. Their unique yet classic sound is the result of the ever evolving music made by the bands chief songwriter, Frank Liston. Frank, also the lead singer and guitarist originally brought in Bobby Gancarz looking for a session drummer for a solo project.

The two decided that their combined individual styles had potential as a band and so in early 2013 they started The Clowder. For the next couple years they adapted new techniques to sculp the gritty soulful style that can be heard on their debut album, Funky Mystery Music. 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

East Dundee Depot Market The Depot Market, held every Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm through October 28 (except 10/13), draws vendors offering a wide variety of goods. Antiques and collectibles, honey, baked goods, dog treats, flowers and vegetables are typically available. Vendor booth fees help keep the Depot open and also fund an annual scholarship for a Dundee Township graduate. 8a, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847.426.2255 eastdundee. net Pond Ecology for Kids Grades 1 to 5 Although you may not be able to tell from looking at the surface, ponds are home to an incredibly diverse amount of life. From large wading birds to the smallest macroinvertebrates, young ecologists will investigate who’s living in the Rakow Branch pond using nets for scooping and tools to sort through the vegetation in the search of the unique small critters hidden in each scoop.

Wear clothes that can get messy and a hat to protect from midday sun.

Come ready to learn and have fun! R 10a-11.30a, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Rakow Branch, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!

See 8/1. 10.30a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Art & Soul on the Fox Join in the celebration! Art and Soul on the Fox marks the 10th year of this free art and entertainment event in Elgin, a hub of creative and cultural activity.

The Riverside Drive Promenade in Elgin is once again ‘where the action is’ on the first weekend in August.

Stroll along the Fox River and enjoy a variety of artistic creations. This juried show presents a group of very talented artists working in a wide range of mediums. Take advantage of this opportunity to chat with these artists. They are an eclectic group and are happy to meet you and answer any questions about their work.

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Find that special one-of-a-kind item for yourself or for gifting. Eat a delicious lunch from the expanded food truck area or visit one of the many restaurants located nearby. The KidZone will give youth an opportunity to create spirited expressions of their talent with hands-on activities. Enjoy live entertainment both on stage and on foot. You will be treated to steel drums and vocals, beautiful harmonies and original songs, Gospel choir music, passionate vocals with guitar, and classical voice performances. Have a Tin Type photo portrait done on-site or let our henna artist transform you into a walking work of art. This event changes and improves from year to year always striving to present a great show. Come and enjoy this terrific arts celebration. There is easy access to this event via bike path, train, or car with ample free parking. Go to www.elginartandsoul. com for details and a sneak preview.

11a-5p, Downtown Elgin, Riverside Drive elginartandsoul.com Castles and Lochs of Scotland Join us for an armchair tour of central Scotland to see its intriguing cities, regal castles, untamed highlands, and spectacular lochs and glens. Registration required. 11a-12p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Welcome Baby Babies up to six months and parents. Bring baby and baby’s new library card to learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! 1p-2p, Gail Borden South Elgin , 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Summer Revival What better way to spend a Saturday night? Come to Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin for a powerful evening of great music, gospel preaching, and fun for the entire family. We’ll be out on the front lawn so bring your chairs and picnic blankets! Each night will start at 4pm and will go until dusk. Visit Harvest30. org for more information. No tickets required. See you there. Repeats 8/11.

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2p, Harvest Bible Chapel, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.398.7005. Free Board Game Night: Elgin Area Tabletop Gamers 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 Miini Bursfest 2018: Finale Mt. Pocono, When We Was Kids, X.Y. Spaces, Headwires, Parker Luck, Crystall Killers. 5p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5-10 Second Bark and Beer Fundraiser We are thrilled to host our 2nd Bark and Beer fundraiser!! This year’s event is located in Elgin at local hangout that’s always been a neighborhood favorite. Danny’s on Douglas features a great atmosphere, delicious food, great drinks, and live bands on the weekends. Join us for filled evening with your friends. There will be 50/50 raffles, silent auctions, and more! Wristbands at the door will get you ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA & soda from 7-9 pm!! 15% of all outdoor bar sales will be donated back to the rescues. Additional menu items available at your cost. Well behaved dogs welcome, but all owners must be leashed! 6p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. $25 Spring Awakening See 8/3. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $1820 Nick Bell Band Quoted by Rock Chicago Magazine as - “Chicago’s Hottest Up and Coming Guitar Player.

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Mon.Aug.6 Butterfly Camp Learn about Monarch Butterflies, enjoy crafts and take a field trip to our Butterfly Garden and the Rakow Branch wetlands. Also 8/7-8. 10a-11a, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Hendrix, Gary Moore, and countless others; Nick plays with a distinct, fused, Blues-Rock style. 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com.

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Stars Hollow/Home Burial/Charmer/Furlough Dont miss this once in a lifetime banger DAMN guess whos baaack baby ... Music starts at 7.30.

Stars Hollow (IA) https://starshollowia.bandcamp.com; Charmer (MI) https://charmermusic.bandcamp.com; Furlough (IL) https://furloughisaband. bandcamp.com; Home Burial (IL) https://homeburialil.bandcamp.com; Presented by Mountain King Music Collective (MKMC). Mountain King Music Collective is a multi-faceted group of young individuals looking to create a better, more inclusive music scene in Elgin. We are working hard to create in order to help the scene thrive and live vicariously through teens and 20-Somethings alike. Our goal as a collective is to get more people, such as you, the reader, involved with the scene as a whole.

That could be by way of writing, making art, taking pictures, printing merchandise, volunteering at shows as well as many other things that come with being a fully equipped DIY. Mountain King Music Collective strives to create a scene for artists of all kinds, run by the very artists that live within. We hope you’ll join us on this endeavor. 6.30p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court

Spanish Cafe/Cafe en Espanol Intermediate-level participants will practice structured and spontaneous conversations in Spanish. Participants also will learn vocabulary.Participantes de nivel intermedio practican respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en espanol con fluidez y hablando con gente que hablan espanol como primer idioma. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Basic Interactive Fiction using Twine 2 Learn the basics of how to make interactive fiction (text based computer games) with Twine 2. This event will cover some coding unique to Twine. Computers provided. Saving your work will require a USB drive or access to an email address. This is a two day program. Continues 8/13. 6p7p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Family Picnic Touch-A-Truck Monday August 66:00 pm to 8:00 pmOutdoor Stage, Lawn area and Library Parking Lot.Bring a picnic dinner to the library’s west lawn at 6:00 pm.

Beverage and dessert will be provided by the library. Have you ever wanted to touch or climb on a real truck?

Come see, touch and climb on an Elgin Fire Engine, an Elgin Police Car, School Bus, Ambulance and more. All will be on display from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Monday August 6 in the Library Parking Lot. 6p-8p, GBPL Outdoor Stage, 270 N. Grove Ave. 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Word: Editing Docs Learn how to create text-based documents using 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Planning and Zoning Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

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Movie in the Park: Dolphin Tale A free movie screening located in Festival Park! The movie will begin at dusk, but fun activities are planned for beforehand! Remember to bring blankets, chairs and bug spray! Snacks will be available for purchase. In case of rain or storm threat, please check the City of Elgin Facebook page, or download the Elgin 311 mobile app, for updates regarding cancellations.

Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue 311 cityofelgin.org Elgin Genealogical Society - What’s New in British Isles Research Paul Milner will be presenting “What’s New in British Isles Research”. Learn what new primary and secondary sources have become available and how to access them. Keep up to date on the constantly changing face of British Isles research by learning about recently released original records, new indexes, book, CD-ROM and web sites.Paul Milner, a native of northern England, is a professional genealogist and internationally known lecturer with 30 years of experience, specializing in British Isles research.

Paul has been designing genealogy workshops, writing books, and lecturing for over 35 years. He holds an advanced degree in Theology and is particularly knowledgeable about the church and its role in record keeping. As a genealogist he speaks on a variety of topics relating to research in the British Isles, migration to North America and research methodology. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Panera Milk & Cookie Storytime The Gail Borden Public Library and Panera Bread are partnering to sponsor this program to be held at Panera Bread.

Your preschooler will enjoy stories read by a ReaderShip storyteller, followed by a milk and cookie snack compliments of Panera. Stay for a craft. 9.30a-10a, Panera Bread, 369 Randall Road 847.841.1925 gailborden.info Butterfly Camp See 8/6. 10a-11a, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Reader in the Zoo Bring your children to the Lords Park Zoo and have them listen to one of Gail Borden Library’s volunteers read them a story about some of the animals in the zoo.

This is a drop-in program. 11a, Lord’s Park Zoo, 225 Grand Blvd. gailborden.info. Free Readers at Lords Park Zoo Listen to animal stories using books and puppets. In the event of bad weather, the storytime may be cancelled. Tuesdays June 12, 26 July 10, 24 August 7 11a-12.30p, Lords Park Zoo, 225 Grand Blvd. gailborden.info Afternoon Film: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Join us for

4.8 an afternoon showing of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 12p2p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help Job Search & Resume HelpDrop in for one-on-one assistance with your job search. Receive help with your resume, cover letter, completing online applications, and more.*Schedules occasionally change. Please check www.gailborden.info/events for specific locations and times. This program is in partnership with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment. For more information, call 630-844-8768. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Stranger Things Escape Room for grades 6-12 Grades 6-12. Will is trapped in the Upside Down! Work together with your friends to solve puzzles and free Will before his time runs out. You do not have to have watched Stranger Things to participate. Registration is required. 2p-3p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 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, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd.

847.931.2090 gailborden.info Property Maintenance Board of Appeals 5p-6p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org National Night Out - Elgin’s Citywide Block Party It’s Elgin’s Citywide Block Party for National Night Out - come for the party, stay for the movie! We are celebrating a night out against crime! We will have the #EPDSWAT team and their BATT mobile there, and a K9 demo will begin at 7 p.m. There will be crime prevention, safety, health and other resource information from the Elgin Police and Fire Departments, as well as from our many community partners. We will also have children’s activities, the Fire Safety Smoke House, inflatables,

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Saturday August 25, II AM-3 PM Meier Park, 3770 Gansett Parkway Hay Rides Petting Zoo Hay Maze Face Painting Potato Sack Races Live Music Crafts Local Food Vendors

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Free Butterfly Camp See 8/6. 10a-11a, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

a splash-pad, train and fire pole. At dusk, the movie Dolphin tale will be shown in the park. Don’t miss it! 6p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org. Free Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/ English Conversation Group Do you need to practice English for your naturalization/citizenship test?

Come to this free group to review and practice the spoken English you will need for the interview and the 100 questions from the history/civics test. This group will be led by a tutor and is open to all. Presented by The Literacy Connection. 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Human Relations Commission 6.30p-7.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Danny’s Open Mic Night 7p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com Heritage Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

Wed.Aug.8 Six Course Dinner Pairing EPH & Grumpy Goat have teamed up at last!!

We are combining our efforts to bring you a very special 6 course pairing dinner featuring Pigminds Brewing and Redemption whiskey. AND we are doing it twice, once at each restaurant. Come to one or both! Seats are sure to go fast, sign up soon. Reservations and deposit required. Also on 8/14. Grumpy Goat Tavern, 875 Sports Way 847.931.5950 grumpygoattavern.com. $65 plus tax and tip

Adventures in the Zoo: Rocks, Fossils and Minerals Learn the ways geologists identify and sort rocks such as igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic! Learn how fossils are made and see some of the most awesome examples from the Museum’s collection. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo. 11a-1p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. Free STEAM for Grades 1 to 5 Lego WeDo robot construction and play. R 2p-3p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Elgin Liquor Commission 4.30p-5.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Audio Lab: Beat Creation Use Logic Pro X to create your own beats. 6p7p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

August UnWINED Yoga When it comes to stress, sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need wine.

Sometimes it’s best to have both. It’s time for UnWINEd at The Haight! We invite you to join us for a one-hour yoga session followed by 30 minutes of relaxing with a glass of wine. Our yoga sessions are instructed by a Core Power Yoga instructor. Expect a blend of yoga with a high intensity work out - be prepared to SWEAT! Sessions are open to any yoga level.

Beginners welcome! Ticket cost includes one glass of wine. Doors open at 5:45pm. You must have a pre-purchased a ticket. Due to the size of our space, we cannot allow walk-ins. This event is 21+ and an ID will be required. Anyone under 21 years of age will not be allowed in and will forfeit their ticket fee. Please bring your own yoga mat! Towel & water recommended. There are no refunds but tickets are transferrable to another person for the date issued on the ticket. They are not transferrable to a different month. Only 40 tickets available!

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to order your ticket now! Therapy is expensive, try some yoga and wine instead. 6p, The Haight, 166 Symphony Way 224.801.4166 thehaightelgin. com. $12 City Council Meeting 6p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Ct 311 cityofelgin.org Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!

See 8/1. 6p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wine Down Wednesday Wine Down Wednesday will offer an evening of live music by Feel Good Band (All Your Favorite Party Jams from the ‘60s to today), food plates by local eateries, a variety of wine (and beer), an art class by The Painted Gypsy (formerly Artisticology) and a whole lot of FUN!! Please bring a lawn chair because seating is limited. Food offerings by: Anvil Club; Taqueria Los CoCos; Dukes BBQ; Aliano’s Ristorante; River Street Tavern. Alcoholic beverages provided by The Anvil Club A $1 wristband is required to purchase and drink alcohol. 6p-9p, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847.426.2255 eastdundee. net. Free Essential Oils :Go Back to School Focused and Healthy(RB) Join presenters Laura Principato and Jennifer Poett to explore uses of Essential Oils. 6.30p-7.30p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Selling on eBay Learn how to create an auction, employ selling strategies to maximize profit, navigate eBay’s rules, and earn seller ratings that boost future business in this class.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 8/1.

7p-8.30p, The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Aug.9 Global Leadership Summit - Live Viewing Judson University will serve as a Premier Host Site Location for the two day 2018 Global Leadership Summit! The event will include all programming elements including plenaries, music, drama, video and dance that emanate from the Willow Creek campus in South Barrington, IL. Continues 8/10 at 8.30a. Must register online. 8.30a-5p, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 judsonu. edu. $169 and up

4.8 phone, or eReader? Bring your questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help.Asistencia individual con electronicos ?Necesita ayuda entendiendo como usar su tableta, telefono movil o tableta para libros digitales ? !Traiga sus preguntas y su aparato electronico a la biblioteca para reciobir asistencia individual en espanol o ingles! No necesita registrarse. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Dive into Reading at Lords Park Zoo Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to stories about bison, cows, pigs and other animals! Stay for a craft. In the event of bad weather, storytime will move indoors to the cowshed located at the Lords Park Zoo.No Registration. 11.30a-12.30p, Lords Park Zoo, 225 Grand Blvd.

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 Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM Register grades 1-5. LEGO We Do robot construction and play.

2p-3p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd.

847.931.2090 gailborden.info Night at the Library: Celebrating Summer Reading Challenge Finishers! Has your child completed our Summer Reading Challenge?

Finishers are invited to this special

Piano Performance: John LaBorn 9a-10a, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Device Advice / Asistencia individual con electrcos Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smart-

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COLOR MY CITY

Illustrations by Madeline Richmond

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Try drawing in the mullions for these eight-over-eight windows.

What belongs in the cupola on top of the roof? Did this building ever have one?

Built by Joshua Wilbur and Edwin Reeves in 1855-56, this building was the original home of Elgin Academy, a private non-denominational and coed high school. The first floor was used as housing (for students and the principal’s family), classrooms were on the second floor and the third floor was unfinished. As the Academy expanded, this building fell into disuse and was donated to the City of Elgin in 1973.

After extensive renovations, it became home to the Elgin Area Historical Society and its museum, filled with collections of Elgin history artifacts.

See also: Wikipedia.org, and historicelgin.com

Š M.E. Richmond Art. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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August 2018 after-hours celebration featuring dancing, magic, and more! Children receive their ticket, and other special prizes, when they present their completed Summer Reading Challenge log at any of our library locations (starting June 24) or through our Gold Star Partner program.Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; every child needs a ticket to enter. 4p-8p, GBPL Entry Rotunda, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Community Education Workshop The Presence Health N.E.W. You Center is designed to partner with you to improve your health and lose weight.

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health and weight-related challenges. Community Education Workshops take place the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin. N.E.W. You Center; Entrance 2 | Outpatient Pavilion. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. RSVP at 847.622.2080. 5.30p, Presence St. Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite Street 847.695.3200. Free

Global Leadership Summit - Live Viewing See 8/9.

8.30a-5p, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 judsonu.edu. $169 and up

Movie in the Park - Honey I Shrunk the Kids Fun activities are planned for each movie night. Enjoy a train ride on the Elgin Express. Movie begins at sunset. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a movie under the stars! 7p-1.59p, Festival Park, 132 S Grove Ave 311 cityofelgin.org

Farmers Market See 8/3. 3p-7p, Downtown Elgin, South Grove Avenue near DuPage Court 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com

No-Shushing Movie Fridays: Sailing a Sinking Sea NR. 10a-12.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Midnight Pig Craft Beers Tasting 4p-6p, Otter Creek Wine & Spirits, 250 S. Randall Road 847.931.2950 ottercreekwineandspirits.com

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Eric in the Morning Food Truck Festival Live Mix Music topped off with some of the best food on four wheels come together for one night as part of the Eric In The Morning Food Truck Festival! Live music featuring local favorites One Night Band in Festival Park at Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. This event is free and open to the public - plus the cost of food and beverages! Questions? Drop us a note at FoodTruck@wtmx.com. 6p-10p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org. Free Summer Soiree The Elgin History Museum invites you to enjoy a Ravinia-style evening on the lawn of Susan and Glen Holland’s home, the McClure Mansion at 770 West Highland. Your attendance will benefit the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House Project. Donations to help support this cause are encouraged. Bring your own lawn chairs and be entertained by live jazz music by the Chris Shuttleworth Trio. Enjoy wine, beer and appetizers as you listen to the music. The museum will provide information on the updates and information about the ongoing rehabilitation of the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House. Street parking only. Free for Elgin History Museum members. 6p, McClure Mansion, 770 W. Highland Ave. 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org. $10 Concert in the Park: Billy Elton Billy Elton transports you to the excitement of Billy Joel and Elton John. Their performance is exciting, engaging, and entertaining for all ages, young and old. This show is guaranteed to bring the audience to their feet while swinging and singing to the music! 7p-8.30p, Carpenter Park, Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville dtpd.org. Free Groove Lounge with Inertia Inertia is a band of two - saxophonist and deejay - playing a blend of jazz, latin, and soulful house. They call it Groove Lounge. 8p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No cover Sister Act We are partenering with point2productions, a division of Schaumburg on Stage, to present the 2018 Elgin Summer Theater production of SISTER ACT.Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Filled

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with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE! Cash bar available with something for all ages (no atm on site, please plan accordingly). 8p-10.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens.org

Motorcyle Ride for the Veterans Get ready to hit the road with us on Saturday, August 11 for our inaugural “Motorcycle Ride for the Veterans” fundraiser! The event starts at American Legion Elgin Post 57 (820 N. Liberty Street, Elgin) with registration at 9:30AM and kick-stands up at 10:30AM. 1st Stop: Mott’s Lounge in Burlington. 2nd Stop: Cruisin Bar & Eatery in Gilberts. 3rd Stop: The Chicago Loop Sports Bar & Grill in Streamwood. Return to Post 57 for lunch and live music from Southern Jack! Tickets are $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. Lunch and music $10. Sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds will go toward the Hanover Township Foundation Veterans Fund. Special thank you to event co-sponsors American Legion Post 57 and the American Legion Riders. To register, please visit www. rideforveterans.org or call Cyndi at (847) 888-8329 or email cwollack@ hanover-townshiop.org. 9.30a, American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty Street . $10-15 Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!

See 8/1. 10.30a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

The Belvederes Raised on a healthy diet of Garage Rock, Power-Pop, Roots, Red-Hot Rockabilly, HonkyTonk and Soul -- John Ford (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Alonzo (drums, vocals) and Tyler Kock (bass guitar, vocals) came together during the early months of 2011, and presented a simple, clear-cut mission statement: Make people feel good. And when presented with such a task, we believe there’s nothing quite like the incredible gift of Rock & Roll music.

We also firmly believe that if you’re gonna do this, you better do it right and give the audience MORE than what they paid for. Dynamic playing, tight three-part harmonies, dance floor-friendly energy and lots of love are what you can expect to experience at a Belvederes show. So get in on this rockin’ dance party! Ya won’t be sorry! 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Sat.Aug.11 East Dundee Depot Market See 8/4.

YWCA’s Queen for a Day: Victorian Tea Reservations include a chance to be on the Royal Court and: ~ raffles ~ princesses ~ Name-That-Tune ~ crafts ~ live entertainment ~ a beauty parlour ~ queens of the past ~ brunch ~ a sing-along ~ the crowning of the Royal Court ~tea. RSVP by August 3rd. Sponsorship options are available, visit ywcaelgin.org/QFAD2018 for information. 11a, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Road 847.742.7930 ywcaelgin.org. $15-30 Elgin Craft Beer Festival Over 30 breweries with more than 70 different brews will be on hand for sampling. Live music by Send in the Clones, food concessions by Arabica Cafe, Legit Dogs and Ice, and Bricks Wood Fired Pizza. General admission includes 20 beer samples and a commemorative glass. VIP admission includes early entry at noon, plus complimentary snacks and exclusive tastings. 1p-5p, Riverside Drive elgincraftbeerfest.com. $40-60 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Party! Has your child finished the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program? Congratulations!

Please join us for this invitation-only party for graduates of this early literacy program! There will be games, snacks, and surprises you won’t want to miss. Registration required. 2p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Puzzle Club Drop in and join us for

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Cat Custom Guitars and Repair, Danny’s Pizza, Village Squire and Lubeck Studios. 7.30p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation

Southern Jack Follows the Ride for the Veterans. Price includes lunch and music only. 2p, American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty Street . $10

Cruisin’ Classics The Cruisin’ Classics brings you the best of 60’s and 70’s classic Rock and Roll. The songs you remember from when you were a kid, hanging out at the Drive-In Picture show or the Local Drive-In Diner.

Fun, upbeat songs that you know and love but with an edge and newness that we think you will like. Come listen, dance, and enjoy The Cruisin’ Classics. 8p-11p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Summer Revival See 8/4. 2p, Harvest Bible Chapel, 1000 N. Randall Road 847.398.7005. Free Fourth Annual DimoStrong Jam Join us for our 4th annual DimoStrong Jam at Imago in Downtown Elgin. All proceeds from the event go to the DimoStrong Family Assistance Fund at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Help us in the fight against autoimmune disease. 1x1 Bboy battle for $400 + Food ticket, raffle ticket & t-shirt. A huge thanks to the artists featured in the art exhibition and silent art auction: Stephanie Kelly; Brionna Sorret; Chris Bone; Pugs Atomz; Kristie Michael; Kreative Queens; Chelsea Haynes; Matt Meyers; Zach Alvarado; Carmen Jimenez; Hellcat; Tony Quirin; Ricky Ramirez; Ashley Composano; Joel Amore; DIFF. 4p, Imago Creative Studios, 216 Praire Street 847.961.8000 dimostrong.org. $5 donation Mora Family Spaghetti Dinner We will be having a spaghetti dinner at church to raise money for the mora family it is a free event all donations are welcome for food all money collected will go directly to Tanya Mora and her family. Tanyas husband was recently diagnosed with cancer and they can use all of our help. 4p-7p, Solid Rock Free Will Baptist Church, 36W540 South St (847) 695-0726 Board Game Night: Elgin Area Tabletop Gamers See 8/4. 5p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com.

Free BIG 80’s Night - Live at the Blue Box Live podcasting, games, talk and more. Presented by Southgate Media Group. 6p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com. Free

Sister Act See 8/10. 8p-10.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens. org No Limits 9p, D Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Blvd. 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com

Sun.Aug.12 Featured Author Family Day Stop by for storytime fun featuring books by favorite children’s author Carl Hiaasen (July) followed by the SOAR Illinois (Save Our American Raptors), and R.J. Palacio (August) with a Back-to-School celebration! 1p-2.45p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Bike Elgin Ride for August Join us for a slow roll as we explore Elgin by bike. We’ll ride low stress routes for 3-5 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. We’ll roll from the park at 2:15.

2p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. 224.407.2124 elginbikehub.com. Free Sister Act See 8/10. 3p-5.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens.org

Live on the Lawn: Sudden Left Turn Before the summer ends, enjoy a night on the West Ridge lawn with friends, your community group or family. Pull up a blanket, camping chair, and cooler and listen to the musical stylings of “Sudden Left Turn” starting at 6:30pm and snacks will also be available for purchase. 6.30p, West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane 847.488.1800 westridgechurch.com.

Free Battle of the Bands FINAL: Sunday Cruise vs. New Nights Sponsored by BRAVO Magazine, Elgin Fringe Festival, Intz-a-Palooza, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Rediscover Records, Fat

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Summer Downtown Elgin Stakeholders Meeting Join us for the Summer Downtown Elgin Stakeholders Meeting. This meeting will be held at the new DNA office located at 31 S. Grove Avenue. We encourage all Downtown business owners/managers, building owners, and residents who would like to be informed and involved to participate. Summer Meeting topics will include an update on Downtown Elgin events and happenings, a police update on area crime and a special guest to be announced soon. Hope to see you all there! 2p-3p, Downtown Neighborhood Association, 31 S. Grove Avenue 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films - The Defiant Ones (1958, NR) The Defiant Ones (1958, NR)In 1950s America, members of a chain gang are being transported through the South when their truck crashes. Two of the convicts, John Joker Jackson (Tony Curtis) and Noah Cullen (Sidney Poitier), who are chained together, find an opportunity to escape.

Jackson is white, Cullen is black, and, at first, the men appear to be opposites in every way. But as they flee across the country, the two men form a deep bond. A female landowner leads Jackson to make a difficult decision about his own freedom.

Director: Stanley KramerStarring: Tony Curtis, Sidney PoitierTime: 1 hour 37 minutesType: Escape, Adventure, Prison 11a-1.15p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

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Three Adoption Locations: South Elgin (Main Shelter) 1000 S La Fox Street South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 697-2880

Our adoptable pet availablity changes daily so please check out our website frequently. www.andersonanimalshelter.org.

Cultural Arts Commission 6p-7p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Back to School Craft-O-Rama Kick off the new school year by making crafts to take home. All materials supplied. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult. Best for children age 3 years and up. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Citizenship Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana See 8/2. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Clean Water, No Good Beer Friends of the Fox River’s signature annual beer party & FUNdraiser: “No Clean Water, No Good Beer”. 6.30p, Bandito Barney’s, River Street, East Dundee friendsofthefoxriver.org. $35-45 Great Books Discussion Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6:55 pm. For more information, call Jeanne Hebeisen at 847-7416264. Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Branch. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Word: Tables & Images Learn how to create text-based documents using 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Aug.14 Six Course Dinner Pairing EPH & Grumpy Goat have teamed up at last!! We are combining our efforts to bring you a very special 6 course pairing dinner featuring Pigminds Brewing and Redemption whiskey. AND we are doing it twice, once at each restaurant. Come to one or both! Seats are sure to go fast, sign up soon. Reservations and deposit required. Also on 8/8. Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St. 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. $65 plus tax and tip

Job Search and Resume Help See 8/7. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Armchair Generals - Worden’s Battalion by Frank Crawford A Brown Bag Civil War and Lincoln Interest Group. Commemorate events, share insights, and talk about books or experiences. ---”Worden’s Battalion” -- Learn about this little known and unofficial group of soldiers serving under General Sherman. Presented by Armchair General Frank Crawford. 11.45a-1.15p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP) Information Session The Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP) provides youth ages 18-24 an opportunity to explore meaningful and productive careers in manufacturing. Developed by Business and Career Services in partnership with Medusa Consulting Group; The MCIP is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. It starts with a three week Manufacturing Boot Camp and ends with an eight-week paid internship at a local manufacturing company. It provides mentoring, guidance, skills training, and the hands on work experience

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and other handouts. Cash or a check made payable to The Literacy Connection is collected at the end of the first course meeting. Contact The Literacy Connection at (847)742-6565 or info@elginliteracy.org 9.30a-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Literacy Connection Potential Learner Testing Private testing event, The Literacy Connection with contact those that are eligible to attend. 2.30p-9p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. A, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info needed to help youth transition into a rewarding career in manufacturing or to pursue additional post secondary education and training. For more information, contact Arica R. Brazil, Career Advisor at 630-45-9443 or abrazil@bcsillinois.org. 1p-2p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 8/7. 4.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/ English Conversation Group See 8/7. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kane County Sheriff Series Heroin Highway: Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Lieutenant Brian McCarty, DEA Task Force Member, Elgin Police Department member and Renz Addiction Counseling Center 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Library Board Meeting Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month. 7p-9p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Aug.15 Trivia Night See 8/1. Tonights theme: Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St. 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

Free Literacy Connection Volunteer Tutor Training Session 4 of 4 Volunteer Tutor Training 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,

Walk with the Mayor: Grant Park Neighborhood Elgin Fresh Market, Activate Elgin, and the City of Elgin invite the public to join Mayor Kaptain on a walk throughout the Grant Park Neighborhood! The walk will last approximately 45 minutes. Walkers will have the opportunity to win an Elgin Fresh Market gift card! We hope you can join us! *This is the fourth walk of the “Walk with the Mayor” series.

For information regarding other walk times and walk status updates, please visit the City of Elgin Facebook page.

6.30p, Highland Elementary School, 190 N. Melrose Avenue 311 cityofelgin.org Walking Book Club See 8/1.

7p-8.30p, The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Aug.16 Device Advice See 8/2. 9.30a-11.30a, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Smart Strategies for 45+ Job Seekers Are You 45+ 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. Please register. 10a-12p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Brown Bag Lunch: Bet You Didn’t Know This about Elgin Bet you didn’t know this about Elgin history? Do you know where “The Dipper” and “Devil’s Glen” once were in Elgin?

What unusual thing happened when an Elgin golf course was built? And ,

was life in the “good old days” really that crime free? Join Elgin historian Jerry Turnquist as he shares some of his favorite stories from his Daily Herald column and talks he has given.

12p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab Descriptions will follow...Art, tinkering activities and games will be available for creative play. 4p-5p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd.

847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Dremel Maker Days Make ‘n’ Take It’s time to celebrate Dremel Maker Days! Chicagoland makers, join Dremel at Gifford’s Kitchen for an exclusive glass etching make & take.

Dremel will be instructing how to etch glass with the Dremel Stylo+. This is a complimentary event for the first 35 respondents to RSVP via email: Danielle.Murray@us.bosch.com Must be 18 or older to attend. Space is limited, confirmation of reservation will be sent upon RSVP, based on availability.

Dremel will supply all of the supplies needed for the craft, attendees are required to sign a waiver to participate. For questions, please contact Danielle.Murray@us.bosch.com 6p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen. com. Free Live Music on the Patio: Lara Bell Lara is an emerging singer/songwriter with an acoustic/indie feel to her music. See her live where she performs original songs & classic feel good covers. 6p-8p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com Citizenship Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana See 8/2. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin 360 Photography Club - Portrait Photography 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,

4.8 GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society - Local Histories Add Clues to Your Genealogy This is the monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.

Kimberly Nagy will be presenting “Local Histories Add Clues to Your Genealogy.” She will discuss how local histories can often be maligned when discussing accurate sources. However, used correctly, these local histories can be very helpful by providing clues for future research.Kimberly Nagy, MD PLCGS has been researching her ancestry for over forty years. Much of her experience predates the internet and she loves the smell of old books in libraries, courthouses and archives.

Now retired from her career as a Trauma Surgeon, she devotes all of her time to Genealogy. She has extensive experience with Lineage Society applications and loves to lectureboth are reflected in her work as a professional genealogist. 7p-8.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Silverado Homebrew Club The Silverado homebrew club is a local club located in the Fox Valley area.

We welcome all home-brewers. Our only requirement is that you bring a sample of your beer or an interest to learn more. The club’s monthly meetings are used to provide feedback on beer and to discuss upcoming club events. 7.30p, Porter’s Pub Elgin, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd. 847.214.5877 porterspubelgin.com. Free

Fri.Aug.17 The Tempest - Unrehearsed Details to come. Check our website for updates. Continues 8/18-19. 7p, Elgin

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Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit Welcome Baby! Bring baby and baby’s new library card to this class designed especially for Baby’s First Library Card holders. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! For babies up to six months old and their parents. Registration

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Farmers Market See 8/3. 3p-7p, Downtown Elgin, South Grove Avenue near DuPage Court 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See above. 3p-3.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Conjunto Primavera Conjunto primavera; Dinastia de tuzantla; Banda los sebastianes; Reserva tu mesa vip 18479319067 12245585250. 8p-2a, Estrellas del Millenium, 850 N. State Street

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Sister Act See 8/10. 8p-10.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens. org

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Nick Moss Band Chicago guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nick Moss is a bona fide bluesman down to his soul, a 30-year veteran of the city’s take-no-prisoners blues scene. Moss paid his dues gigging in Chicago’s rough and tumble West and South side blues clubs under the tutelage of some of the city’s greatest blues luminaries. Blues Revue says, “Nick Moss is at the top of the blues world... ambitious and intense...He can play traditional blues with the best.” 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. No Cover

Sat.Aug.18 Elvis Returns to Elgin’s Oldest Bar and Grille A tribute to Elvis and his first television appearance 50 years ago. Bob West returns to Olde Towne Inn. Bob has performed on the Vegas Strip, has entertained masses for years. His show has multiple wardrobe changes, audience interaction and amazing sound. Join us as we proudly welcome him back! Smitty’s Olde Towne Inn, 412 Bluff City Blvd.

847.608.1703. No Cover Noche Recordando al Divo de Juarez con el Mariachi Universal Una Noche de Recuerdos, Una noche de Amor Eterno, una noche de Canciones……

Recordando al Divo de Juarez, Juan Gabriel con el Mariachi Universal de Chicago. Ven y disfruta el sabado 18 de Agosto 2018 de las 8:00pm a las 11:00pm en el Gimnasio de nuestra Parroquia a cantar, bailar y disfrutar de una noche inolvidable.

Luces, Mariachi, talento juvenil de Elgin, y bebidas, todo esta detalladamente preparado para que pases una noche al estilo Juan Gabriel. Boletos estaran a la venta próximamente……($20dls) no te lo puedes perder! Comparte con tus amigos para que sean parte de esta noche. Los fondos que se recauden seran utilizados para pagar la instalación del nuevo aire acondicionado y el nuevo sistema de calefacción de nuestra parroquia. St. Joseph School, 270

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Division Street 847.931.2800 m.me/ padrejesusdominguez. $20 The Tempest - Unrehearsed See 8/17. 7p, Elgin Artspace Lofts, 51 S. Spring Street janusplays.com. Free East Dundee Depot Market See 8/4.

8a, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847.426.2255 eastdundee.net Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit See 8/17. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Ave. 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

BRAVO thing a little differently with two ticketed sessions with equal levels of awesomeness: 11am-3pm and 5pm9pm. Rare beers at each session (TBA) and a limited edition glass included with every ticket. Choose when you want to party with us: afternoon or evening. And choose how you want to party with us: a la carte, with beers included, or sporting a limited edition shirt. We’ll have some tasty partners (including Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza all day) and fun events like BEER CHOIR throughout each session. For more details and to purchase tickets: (WKSS Members: get a discounted rate at the tap room!) http://www.plankroadtaproom. com/swag. NOTE: 21-and-over only.

No children or doggos at this event, please. 11a, Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Road 224.238.3527 plankroadtaproom.com. $25-40-55 Elgin Back to School BBQ Bash You are all invited to the 1st Annual Elgin Back to School BBQ. We will be celebrating the start of another school year with a festive gathering for all of Elgin to enjoy. You might be wondering why we’re having the event the weekend after school starts, as opposed to the weekend before. Well, our brilliant marketing team decided that having the celebration before the 1st full week of school is just as valuable or even more valuable as having it prior to the start of the school year. Also, we don’t wish to impede on other traditionally scheduled school events. Although we’ll be giving away backpacks, our primary goal is celebrate the new school year with music and food. There will be fun games, a concert and activities for all ages. We will also be rewarding all students with backpacks until we run out. Make sure to show up early! And yes.... there will be a lot of BBQ!!! For More Information: Contact Councilman Corey Dixon coreydixon01@ gmail.com or Jeff Turner jturner@ dreamhubinc.com. Brought to you by Alanza James Foundation for Youth and Together We Are Elgin. Presented by Councilman Corey Dixon. 12p, Wing Park, 99 Wing Park Blvd. . Free Featured Author Family Movie We will be watching the movie Wonder(2017, PG) Come join us! 12p-2p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Elgin City Limits - Four Year Anniversary Party Relax...you have reached the Elgin City Limits. Four years ago, we opened Plank Road Tap Room in a little cabin right on the edge of town...somewhere between nowhere and everywhere. Help us celebrate the only way we know how... surrounded by great beer and even better friends. This year, we’re doing

Joyeria con Flor/Jewelry with Flor Haremos joyeria de muchos colores y figuras. Se proveeren los materiales y herramientas. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Art of Crochet Crochet squares to make coasters, placemats and more! Bring your own yarn and crochet hook. Additional instructions will be emailed on August 11. R 1p-3p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271

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.

Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Barbells and Beers Join us for our next installment of Barbells and Beers!! For this edition we are hanging up our barbells and throwing on some gloves at Pro Boxing Fitness in Elgin. After a hard session of boxing drills and conditioning we are walking across the way to Dog’s Paw Brewery for some refreshment and pub style food. Cost of admission includes gym fee, hand wraps (you can keep), 3 day trial at Pro boxing, beer tasting and food! See you there!! 2.30p, Pro Boxing Fitness, 5 S. Spring Street 224.227.7785 proboxingfit.com. $40 Induo’s Sugar & Spice Expo Fun ladies-night type event you don’t wanna miss! So good the first time, we’re doing it again! Spicy adult product vendors and Sugar pampering type vendors will be here! Enjoy awesome raffles, pampering and other freebies as always! Check out the last Sugar & Spice expo where over 300 women attended! https://www.facebook.com/ events/2016662165018137 *Gift bag for first 25 guests to arrive!* Enjoy a drink with our $14 special “Spicy Drink Package” for one of our signature event drinks! Order in advance, this won’t be available for purchase at the event. Choose from a Giggle Punch or Spicy Sangria and get 10 raffle tickets! Raffles will be called at 5:45p and 7:45p in the grand ballroom. A cash bar will be open. Ages 21+ for entry. Visit our Facebook page or our website for more event listings Disclaimer: By attending this event, you are agreeing to allow yourself to be photographed and/or filmed for the use in our marketing materials.

4p-8p, Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Ave. 847.468.7000 grandvictoriacasino.com. Free Board Game Night: Elgin Area Tabletop Gamers See 8/4. 5p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com.

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4.8 The Tempest - Unrehearsed See 8/17. 6p, Elgin Artspace Lofts, 51 S. Spring Street janusplays.com. Free Baby Goat Yoga Experience the ORIGINAL Goat Yoga! Part Yoga, Part Animal Assisted Therapy. Goat Yoga is about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes! Come meet our new baby goat family! If you’re traveling to Illinois, THIS is your bucket list experience! Our venue which is named Reverse the Curse Farm (Go CUBS!) is located just 30 miles NW of Chicago in Elgin. 10a, Goat Yoga Chicago, 11N435 Muirhead Road nwchicago.goatyoga.net. $35

Jamie Campbell - The Devil on the Wall Jamie Campbell relives the time he was kidnapped as a child in this solo performance that is part comedy, part storytelling, and 100% true. Travel back to 1991 as Jamie returns to what he calls the “greatest adventure of my life.” Harrowing at points, and astounding in others, the veteran comedian deftly walks the line between comedy and tragedy, exposing his own faults, and refusing to play the victim card. The production was the surprise hit of the KC Fringe Festival where it was the only solo show named “Best of Fest.” Out of the 92 participating productions, none received better reviews. Jamie Campbell is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, and writer.

His debut stand-up album, Tell Me You’re Proud of Me, debuted at #1 on Amazon’s comedy charts. In Chicago, where he began his career, he was named the city’s “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by The Chicago Reader. His film and television work includes appearances on NBC’s Chicago Fire and Pop TV’s Hollywood Darlings, as well as a stand-out performance in the indie feature Sex Ain’t Love. He has shared the stage or worked on projects with countless legendary names

Tales by the Blue Light Jim Wylder’s anthology podcast of science fiction, horror, and fantasy all performed live at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL. 6p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com.

Free Sister Act See 8/10. 8p-10.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens. org

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August 2018 in comedy and entertainment, including Hannibal Buress, Cameron Esposito, Oscar Isaac, Chris Redd, Scott Adsit, Ty Burrell, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Alicia Keys, and Dana Carvey. 2p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $10 donation The Beatles Yellow Submarine 50th Anniversary Elgin — Get ready for a magical journey onboard one of the timeless icons of psychedelic pop culture.

50 years after its initial release, The Beatles’ classic 1968 animated feature film Yellow Submarine comes to Marcus Theatres August 19 & 30 for a limited engagement. Get your tickets and (re)discover the magic that captivates fans of all ages. On its release in 1968, Yellow Submarine was instantly recognised as a landmark achievement. The film combined pioneering animation techniques, daz-

BRAVO zling visual invention, witty dialogue and of course glorious music, including “Eleanor Rigby,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” “All You Need Is Love,” and “It’s All Too Much”. Now restored in full 4K digital resolution, Yellow Submarine is back again. Embark with us 80,000 leagues under the sea, to a place where beauty, happiness, and music reign supreme.* 2p-3.30p, Marcus Elgin Cinema, 111 S. Randall Road 847.622.3023. $12.50 Sister Act See 8/10. 3p-5.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens. org

Mon.Aug.20 Spanish Cafe/Cafe en Espanol See 8/6. 12p1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave.

37 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cone with a Cop This fun, exciting and unique event brings local police officers and the community together over a delicious McDonald’s ice cream cone to build relationships and have fun. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive a complimentary cone, served by one of our officers. Serving will occur at both 1165 N. McLean Blvd AND 1480 Larkin Ave. See you there! 1p, McDonald’s, Two locations 311 cityofelgin.org. Free Motor Monday Cruise Night Join us in East Dundee this summer for our family-friendly cruise night that draws hundreds of visitors throughout the season. Enjoy plenty of fun with music, food and drink! Open to all cars, trucks and vintage motorcycles. 5p, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847-426-2822 eastdundee.net. Free Family Book Club Grades 3-5 - Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Enjoy a book discussion, treats, and an activity with your family. R 6p-7p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Rakow Branch, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Temas de leyes para la Familia / Law Topics for the Family Tiene preguntas sobre manutencion de los hijos y divorcio? En este programa tendremos un abogado disponible para contestar preguntas sobre el tema. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Book Club Join Positive Impact Fox Valley Members as they discuss “It’s Always the Husband”, by Michelle Martinez. “A suspenseful, absorbing novel that examines the complexities of friendship, It’s Always the Husband by Michele Campbell will keep readers guessing right up to its shocking conclusion. Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny first met as college roommates and soon became inseparable, despite being as different as three women can be. Kate was beautiful, wild, wealthy, and damaged. Aubrey, on financial aid, came from a broken home, and wanted more than anything to distance herself from her past. And Jenny was a striver—brilliant, ambitious, and determined to succeed. As an unlikely friendship formed, the three of them swore they would always be there for each other. But twenty years later, one of them is standing at the edge of a bridge, and someone is urging her to jump. How did it come to this? Kate married the gorgeous party boy, Aubrey married up, and Jenny married the boy next door. But how can these three women love and hate each other? Can feelings this strong lead to murder? When one of them dies under mysterious circumstances, will everyone assume, as is often the case,that it’s always the husband?” 6.30p positiveimpactfv.org 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 fran√ßais.

No registration required. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Writers Critique Group This will be a critique group where writers can read each other’s work (poetry, short stories, novellas, novels, etc). so they can get an honest evaluation of its merits and receive constructive advice on how to improve and polish their work for ultimate publication. Writers will need to do at least one critique for another writer in order to have their own work reviewed 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Tue.Aug.21 Panera Milk & Cookie Storytime See 8/7. 9.30a-10a, Panera Bread, 369 Randall Road 847.841.1925 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help See 8/7. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 8/7. 4.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Women On The Brink Recurring monthly meeting 5.30p-7.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Home Buying and Mortgage Workshop Join KCT Credit Union for a free educational event to learn more about the home buying process.

Topics include the difference between buying and renting, the mortgage process, how to select a loan that is best for you, and more! Please register. 6p-8p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Crochet Club Get hooked on crocheting! Beginners and pros are welcome. Bring a project to work on. 6.30p-7.30p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/English Conversation Group See 8/7.

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

Wed.Aug.22 Trivia Night See 8/1 Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St. 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

Free Job Training Information Session

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

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

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

BRAVO 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.

40078. 9.30a-11a, GBPL Conference

Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Computer Maintenance Basics Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer’s performance, stability, and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class. R

4.8 1p-2.30p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info 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

Offer Never Expires: Elgin National Watch Co. in the Saturday Evening Post, 1930

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about Germany and German-speaking Europe to be viewed and discussed auf Deutsch in a friendly atmosphere.

No registration. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 8/1.

7p-8.30p, The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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and get some hands on experience by creating your own object for printing!

6p-7.30p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Audio Lab: Intro to Logic Pro X Musicians can learn how to create a professional quality recording. For teens in grades 9-12. 6p-7p, GBPL Studio 270 Stage & Screen, 270 N. Grove Ave. 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

Device Advice See 8/2. 10a-12p, Gail Borden South Elgin , 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Listen, Learn and Lead Toastmasters Club #6974 See 8/9. 12p-1p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Lab See 8/16. 4p-5p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Alter Brewing and EPH Beer Can Racing Series Join EPH and Alter brewing for the inaugural beer can derby. This is a pinewood derby style event where you build a racer out of your empty beer can and race it on a real pinewood derby track. Build time is 5-8pm and race time is 8-10pm. 21 and over only please. Call for info. 5p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St. 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Windows 10 Intermediate Learn how to create shortcuts, adjust settings, uninstall programs, utilize Task Manager and Windows defender, and explore the Windows store in this class.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Aug.24 No-Shushing Movie Fridays: Maidentrip NR, 2013. 10a-12.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

39 gin! 4th Friday Open Mic Night. Open to performers of ALL ages. Registration starts at 6:00pm. 6.30p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue 847.741.0038 fumcelgin. org. Free Art Clash: FINAL CLASH WE ARE BACK FOR THE FINAL CLASH Featuring past winners: Mel Scott; Ken Simonsen; Moe Rios; Rain Wilson; Sam Chase; More tbd... Art Clash is a brand new multimedia art competition! We are bringing a new type of artistic energy to downtown Elgin and we invite you to be a part of it.

The purpose of art clash is to bring together a wide range of artists and art forms such as painting, dance, sculpture, theater etc. Participants will test their artistic skills and cre-

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Farmers Market See 8/3. 3p-7p, Downtown Elgin, South Grove Avenue near DuPage Court 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com

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BRAVO artists can return with friends and family at 5:00pm to see everyone’s artwork professionally displayed. This one day young artist master class will be great for those wishing to learn about creating sculptures and curating art shows! Limited space available. Registration will open soon! The Theater and Backspace at SSSA is not wheelchair accessible. 10a-3p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $25 per young artist

Sat.Aug.25 Bison Feeding in Lord’s Park Join us for an up close and personal look at the bison, deer and elk at the Lords Park Zoo. Meet at the Museum for a short introduction after which we head for the zoo to assist the zookeeper in feeding these magnificent creatures. Space is limited to 12 people, so please register early! Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo. Members free. 7a-8.30a, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. $1-2 East Dundee Depot Market See 8/4.

8a, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847.426.2255 eastdundee.net Cindy’s Super Sale Come and get a dress for less! 1000s of gently used semi-formal/formal dresses. Long Dresses - $25 / Short Dresses - $10.

Cindy’s Super Sale at the YWCA Elgin has dresses for every occasion...

Homecoming - Family Reunion - Concerts - Theater - Attending a Wedding - Halloween Costumes - Recitals - Date Night. 9a, YWCA Elgin, 220 E. Chicago St. 847.742.7930 ywcaelgin. org. Free Family Fun Day Thanks for making Dundee Township and Park District a great place to be! We’re celebrating by having a FREE Family Fun Day at Randall Oaks Recreation Center. Join us at the Randall Oaks Recreation Center from 10:00 am-2:00 pm for a variety of FREE activities including: mini zoo, hay rides, inflatables, rock climbing wall, carnival rides, kids games, big/ball golf range, demo group exercise classes, KidZone, and a preschool open house. 10a-2p, Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 750 Randall Road, West Dundee 847.551.4310 dtpd.org. Free Young Artist Sculpture Extravaganza Young Artists will explore some of the many ways to create three-dimensional art with Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Valerie! The morning will be spent learning about different sculpture techniques from our teachers. Students must bring their own lunches for a lunch break during the extravaganza. After a lunch break, students will use what they learned to create their own sculpture! After the session

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BRAVO Serial Fiction: “Victory Lane”

Part Five:

Nine Tenths of the Law

by Mark Averill

Grand Victoria Casino’s Classic Car Show Grand Victoria Casino’s Classic Car Show returns Saturday, August 25th. We are giving out a total of 75 awards to the hottest cars around for bragging rights, including “Best in Show!” This event is free for spectators! Plus, you could win a 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Grand Victoria Casino’s Classic Car Giveaway! Open to all years, makes of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Rat Rods are included.

Vehicles must be show quality. Text JP Car Shows @ 847-275-8290 for registration Information. Car Show Schedule: Registration: 1 PM; Car Show: 2 PM - 7 PM; Judging: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM; Awards: 7 PM. Visit http:// www.grandvictoriacasino.com/gvccarshow/ for more information. 2p, Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Ave. 847.468.7000 grandvictoriacasino.com. Free Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12 Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, Naruto, My Neighbor Totoro and more! Watch anime, share fan art and enjoy Japanese snacks while socializing with other otaku. Students entering grades 6-12 are welcome - bring a friend! 2p-3.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Board Game Night: Elgin Area Tabletop Gamers See 8/4. 5p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com.

Free Kidical Mass Elgin Ride Join your neighbors for Kidical Mass, a slow, easy-going, fun, group bike ride focused on kids (all ages) and families that will start from Channing Park.

Gather in near the playground at 6:00 for a 6:30 departure. *Ride Guidelines* - Please wear helmets and ride safely. - Rides are typically 3-4 miles at a 5-6 mph pace, roughly 1 hour with stops. - Rides are suitable for children who have progressed beyond training wheels. - Younger children are welcome on trail-a-bikes, child trailers and child seats on their

Paco & Teresa rose very early on Sunday morning and drove to a suburb an hour away. They went to a morning mass with their extended family as three young cousins took their first communion. When the family celebration ended around sunset, Paco drove home in the twilight and they arrived after dark.

On Monday morning, the doorbell rang. Paco muted the sound on his cable news broadcast and answered the door.

“Mr. Cordero? I’m from the City’s Code Compliance department. We received a complaint about your fence, and I wonder if you have a few minutes to talk about it?”

“My fence? Yes, of course.”

Paco stepped outside and the two men walked over to the fence.

“We get complaints all the time from people about suspected code violations, and anything that involves unauthorized construction or property lines, we give those priority,” the man said. “This complaint was specifically questioning the height and the placement of your fence.”

Paco had never seen the man before. He examined the monogram on his polo shirt as he listened, and looked at the lettering on the white Ford Escape parked at the foot of the driveway.

“I saw your permit was approved on May 17th, you used a licensed contractor and the project passed inspection on July 3rd. So there’s no problem with the fence. “ “That’s good to hear,” Paco confirmed. “My nephew built it.”

“But when I checked the City

survey of this subdivision, I found that there’s an old road easement that runs back here,” he motioned toward the fence.

“Between you and the next house.”

“That was supposed to be a ... continuation of Victory Lane.”

“It looks like somebody’s been working over there?” the man questioned.

“Ya, the guy next door wants to put in a garden.” Paco started toward the corner where his fence met the sidewalk. The man followed. “He’s been clearing it for the last two months, but I think he’s done now for the season.”

They reached the end of the fence and turned to look back toward Jax’s house. The sod was turned over and broken up across the entire 2400 square feet of Victory Lane. A gas-powered tiller with a tag from the rental yard was parked against the side of the house next to a bag and a half of powdered lime.

“He must have just tilled that yesterday,” Paco gasped, and turned to look at the Code Compliance officer. “When we were out of town.”

“Well, he can’t just take over the land and cultivate it without permission from the City,” the man explained. “Something like that would require a lease, and those are hard to get. It takes time ... and lawyers.”

They ended with a few pleasantries and the man drove away.

One afternoon about a week later, Toni set up a pair of sawhorses on the driveway in front of her garage. She let the kids watch as she put a coat of white primer on four plywood panels.

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Once they dried, she had the kids take turns painting pictures on them. They painted colorful flowers and grass, with butterflies, inchworms, ladybugs, bunnies — and birds flying among fluffy clouds against a sunny blue sky.

Jax dropped the dog and scrambled to his bedroom to put on a pair of pants. “What’s going on?” Toni stirred.

On Saturday, Jax used his cordless drill to attach each painted panel to a post on his side of the new fence. They looked nice when the bright July sun shone on them for a couple of hours in the late morning, and the family took selfies with the artwork to post on social media.

Jax hustled outside in bare feet and strode toward the man as the second snowplow backed up onto Victory Lane. The first driver shut off his motor and jumped out, then took over shouting directions as the first man turned toward Jax.

After a minute, Jax turned his attention to a series of loud metallic clanks coming from the front yard. Once he muted the sound on the television, he could hear the sound of men’s voices and the rumble of diesel engines outside.

“Sir, are you the resident at 748 Front Street?”

“Yes and this is my yard you’re in!”

“Sir we have instructions from the City to park this equipment here on Victory Lane,” he said sternly. “And if you have any questions or concerns, you’re supposed to call the legal department.” The man handed Jax a business card.

“But wh—” Jax sputtered, “Why are you doing this?”

“Sir we were told to park some of the fleet here for the off-season while they clean and seal the floor at the depot. You got any questions, call that number.”

As they talked, the third and fourth snowplows backed into Victory Lane and parked. Jax shouted objections and waved his arms, but the drivers ignored him.

“Wait, you can’t just —” Jax gulped. “You gotta let me get back there and take down my kids’ artwork at least ...?!”

“What, those paintings?” he said sarcastically. “That’s your neighbor’s fence, right? If you ask me, they belong to him.”

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“What the hell is this?!” Jax demanded.

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He got up from his recliner, walked to the front window, grabbed the frantic Maltese and looked out. A city snowplow had backed up over the curb and was slowly maneuvering down the Victory Lane extension in reverse. A man was shouting directions to help the driver get as close to Paco’s fence as possible. Three more snowplows were idling on Front Street.

“You’re not gonna believe this,” he huffed. “They’re parking snowplows in our f**king yard.”

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Monday morning around 7:30, the Maltese leapt on the back of the sofa and barked aggressively at something outside. Jax, in a tee shirt and boxer shorts, ignored it as he filled his cup with coffee before the brew cycle was complete. He returned to the den to watch the morning newscast.

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By the first weekend of August, Jax had finished raking his newly tilled plot completely smooth. He took three soil samples to a large commercial gardening center the following week, and based on a few tests, they created a special blend of fertilizer just for his soil conditions. He spread it the next Saturday.

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commercials 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave. 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com Above and Beyond Music from the 80’s, 90’s and your top 40. 9p, D Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Blvd. 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com

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parent’s bike. - Festive dress and decorations encouraged. - It is expected that all kids bring a parent or guardian with a bike. For more information about Kidcial Mass please visit www. chicagokidicalmass.org. 6p, Channing Park, 35 Rugby Place 224.407.2124 elginbikehub.com. Free The Moods Award-winning recording and performing artists since 1995, entertaining across the country and abroad, The Moods are a singing group dedicated to the fine art of harmony and choreography. They’re known for their vocal stylings, but are equally accomplished in theater and on the big screen. They have collectively written songs, performed and arranged background vocals for other artists and television and radio

Music By the Water In its eighth annual year, Music by the Water offers a community event on Advocate Sherman Hospital’s outdoor terrace overlooking the 15 acre geothermal lake. This event features an elegant luncheon, crowd participation line-dancing and musical performances by The Reason Why and The Moonlighters physicians band. All proceeds from Music by the Water will benefit the hospital’s Musicians Care program. This program enhances the patient-centered care experience by hosting live performances by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, a musician therapist and other talented guest musicians. 12p, Advocate Sherman Hospital, 1425 N. Randall Road advocategiving.org. $50-100 D.C. Cook and the Mystery Portrait More info coming soon! Check the museum website for updates. 2p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org

Full Moon Ride - August It’s 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 attempt for safety, so let’s all be easy to see on the street. 9p, Advocate Park, E. Chicago at Spring Street 224.407.2124 elginbikehub.com

Mon.Aug.27 Citizenship Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana See 8/2. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 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 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Aug.28 BlockFEST! Best for young children.

Learn how to support your child’s math and science growth through block play as you explore hands-on stations together. Attendees will be asked to remove shoes at the Hoffer Room door. 10.30a-11.30a, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd. 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help See 8/7. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 8/7. 4.30p-5.30p, Gail Borden South Elgin Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd.

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4.8 Grupo de Conversacien Ingles/ English Conversation Group See 8/7. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sci-Fi Book Club Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. For help locating a copy of the book, contact Phil at prejmer@gailborden.info 6.30p-7.30p, Gail Borden Rakow Branch Rakow Branch, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Wed.Aug.29 Trivia Night See 8/1 Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St. 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com.

Free

Thu.Aug.30 Thirsy Thursday Street Fest Thirsty Thursday Street Fest is sponsored

by Pal’s Rooftop, coming Fall 2018!

Thirsty Thursday Street Fest will offer an evening of live music by HiFi Superstar (Rock and Dance Party Band), food offerings by local eateries, alcoholic beverages and a whole lot of FUN!! FREE Event! More details to come! Please check back soon! 6p-9p, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee 847.426.2255 eastdundee.net. Free Roberto’s Art Salon: Crit Night This spring and summer, Side Street Studio Arts is providing monthly critique nights for artists to share their current works in progress or finalized pieces. All types of art are welcome; visual, performance, music, written, etc. No require registration, emerging to established artists are invited to bring 1-3 artworks to the crit. Each critique session will involve artist to viewer communication to form a better understanding toward their piece and to further their practice.

Please be punctual and respectful during the critiques. BE THERE ON TIME! 7p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation

Fri.Aug.31 Farmers Market See 8/3. 3p-7p, Downtown Elgin, South Grove Avenue near DuPage Court 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com Reel Women for Real Women - A Fantastic Woman (2017, R) A Fantastic Woman (2017, R) Marina, a transgender woman who works as a waitress and moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend.Director: Sebastian LelioWriters: Sebastian Lelio (screenplay), Gonzalo Maza (screenplay)Stars: Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis GneccoTime: 1 hour 40 minutesType: Drama 6p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Ave. 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

FEED.disclaimer We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the event details listed in the FEED, but some of our sources may contain errors, and we make mistakes once in a while, too.

PLEASE verify the details of any of these events with the host and/or venue before making firm plans. Enjoy!

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Call for Art: Serial Tiles

Pockets or Purse

by Mary Ellen Goodwill I go with pockets every time; then my arms are free and I am not burdened with a purse strap over my shoulder or across my chest.

Cargo pants are still and always will be the bomb.

Going into Chicago? Cargo pants and a seasonal top which also has pockets will do you just fine.

Pockets that button? Sweet.

Hidden, interior pockets? Oh, yeah, safe spots for cash and credit cards.

Kleenex in pockets. A folded paper towel or two in pockets.

Keys in pockets. Pen and paper ...

Coins, not so much. Too burdensome. They go in the tip jar.

One might be wearing as many as eight pockets: six with the cargos and another two with the top. Plenty for a jaunt into the city.

A patting of pockets is typical behavior on the part of a pockets wearer. No shame there.

Hmmm ... where is my comb?

Where is my Burt’s Bees watermelon lip shimmer? Where is my traveling packet of facial wipes?

Do not stop in the middle of the sidewalk on Michigan Avenue to pat your pockets. Someone will walk right up your heels and bump your shoulder. You could trip and fall as a result.

A shopper or two might stop to check on you and someone will take a picture on their cell phone.

For goodness sake, get inside a building, move to a corner of the lobby and pat your pockets there in safety.

Printing a large piece of art as a combination of smaller sheets is called “tiling.” BRAVO Magazine is seeking a piece of two dimensional visual art to feature in a series of 12 monthly issues beginning in January, 2019. Each month, we’ll print a 1/12 section of the art (a “tile”) as a single page in BRAVO. Readers will be encouraged to cut out and save each tile during the year.

When the series is completed, the twelve sections can be assembled together to form a finished piece 37.5 x 33 inches in size.

We are looking for original artwork in traditional or digital media, created at any size or orientation, so long as the proportions are 4:3. Light, bright saturated colors reproduce best on our paper. Elgin-related subject matter is preferred, with a composition that does not anticipate the tiling process. All proposals will be considered.

If you are in a check-out line, have your card in hand. There is no time for you to extricate it from the interior pocket without irritating other customers no matter how much you smile and apologize and feign a vague age-related malady.

However, all of those are minor matters when you consider the freedom pockets afford: to wave at the gulls over the lake, to help a young mother whose baby stroller is caught in the gutter, to hug Bill Murray when you encounter him at Club Lago and on and on.

There is no compensation available for this project, but the artist will receive recognition each month, and a personal interview which will appear as an article at some point during the series.

Send your ideas or sketches to bravo@marqueemedia.net before November 1st, 2018.

Swing your arms or put your hands in your pockets.

Your choice. You be a cruisin’, truckin’, city lovin’ pocket wearer. There ya go.

Miss Goodwill’s novels about Beatrice Francis Convey are available at Town House Books in St. Charles, on Amazon and at Gail Borden and ECC libraries.

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Shared Values: A View Toward the Future

Envision Elgin

by Architecture Students of Judson University

701 N. State St. • (847) 695-3066 Tues-Sat 10-5 •Thu 10-8 • Sun 11-5

This Month at State Street Dog Daze Sale August 4-12th Bring in your dog for a

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Saturday, Aug. 11th 1:00-5:00 pm 4x6 photo only $8 (other sizes can be ordered)

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Elise Elliott Envision Elgin is a proposal for a thirteen-story mixed use mid-rise building that integrates the various programmatic elements and provides a place for Elgin residents and tenants to gather, celebrate, live, work and play. This project borders Prairie Street and Riverside Drive in order to animate the Riverwalk, address Festival park and release the increase in massing away from Grove Avenue. This creates a public plaza to display community art, enjoy the restaurant patio seating or gather after a performance. The massing is broken into three primary components; a three-story plinth that provides a scalable comparison to the Elgin context topped by a ten-story tower component

A quiet atmosphere perfect for small gatherings or groups of up to 20 guests.

Bible Studies • Book Clubs Small Business Meetings • Bring your own lunch • Complimentary coffee • Treats and beverages available for purchase

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Envision Elgin by Elise Elliott.

that is split into two wings by a translucent glass atrium. The atrium space provides a consistent connection between the programmatic elements that shift between floors, allows space to gather and visually connect to the other floors and preview the technology behind the timber frame to the surrounding community.

In order to impact and take part in a thriving community this infill project pushes past the standard by demonstrating and highlighting environmental stewardship through rainwater harvesting and the resourceful use of timber in the building’s structure which is on the leading edge of technological advancement.

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Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm * Friday 8am-6pm * Saturday 8am-2pm 400 N. McLean Blvd. South Elgin, IL. 60177 847-697-4066

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Envision Elgin by Myles Lindberg.

Myles M. Lindberg Envision Elgin was a multi-story, multi-use building project that was to be in the heart of downtown Elgin along the Fox River.

During the initial stages of development, the Fox River became the design driver which I used as an inspiration for my design development. I incorporated the perpetual flow of the river.

The “Current” and “Movement”, was my inspiration to move from the rectangular corners and surfaces typically present in a traditional “box” or “square” building form, to a softer flowing form.

This approach produced a more dynamic, and aesthetically interesting building exterior that served both form and functionality purposes.

The base of the building protrudes out from to the primary mass of the building. My goal here was to create a much more welcoming street view environment, as the large building would be set back from the main streets. The base of the building allowed for shops and stores

to be along South Grove Avenue, which also allowed for the Restaurant to have views to the river along Riverside Drive.

There is also a pavilion feature which houses a Coffee Shoppe located at the front of the building, near the corner of Prairie Street and South Grove Avenue. This circular design feature transitions the building mass to a more human scale, as it adjoins the public pedestrian paths which lead to the river front.

The pavilion feature harkens back to a picnic shelter or gazebo which may be found in a park, or waterfront setting.

Creighton North The city of Elgin stands in a state of transition, seeking to return to its former activity and glory of the early twentieth century. A number of projects have been made in an attempt to revitalize the downtown area and once again draw pedestrian traffic and habitation. What this mission formally lacks is a capstone project, an objective that the Envision Elgin Tower seeks to satisfy. This structure seeks to unify the city in a mindset of

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is achieved through a focus on revision, beginning with contextual and familiar forms of the Elgin landscape, and refining into something new and dynamic. The building block form is a further representation of the unification of disparate ideals into a cohesive composition. The resulting construct is the landmark identity that Elgin needs to fully establish its vision for tomorrow.

direct transit to downtown. This makes it a perfect destination for people wanting to escape the bustle and size of Chicago, but still want an active downtown.

Due to Elgin’s past and present, Elgin’s future shows that the town is not going to stop growing so to add a high-rise would help bring people to the town by not only being icon for the city, but also the benefits of the tower’s multiple uses.

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With these three parts, the tower is also broken into three distinct zones, the base (representing the past) is strong and proportional to that of the other brick buildings that surround the new tower. At street level there are open spaces for new shops, a theater, and a gym.

The open middle portion of the building (representing the present) is a restaurant surrounded by columns that sits on the 5th floor of the tower providing 360 views of Elgin. Lastly, the glassed top (representing the future) is residential which have micro units, studios, one and two bedroom apartments. At the top of the tower the mullions that wrap around the residential extend past the roof of the tower to mask the wind turbines set on top, but also to give the sense of motion that the building keeps going upward just like Elgin’s future.

Before considering what this building would even look like, the concept was going to be grounded in Elgin’s roots. This building would be iconic and visible throughout the town so to stray away from what Elgin stood, stands, and will stand for seems contradictory. The concept for what drove the final product combined the timeline of Elgin’s rich past, rapid present and bright future.

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Elgin’s past was strong holding a legacy that has become almost forgotten. It once was a large component in the dairy industry, as well as having (at the time) the largest watch factory in the world. The history of Elgin holds a heritage of education and invention. Currently, Elgin is one of Illinois’s fastest growing cities and is the eighth largest city in Illinois. It’s located 40 miles from Chicago and has a

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