Community Calendar

The Next Picture Show is once again proud to host the Plein Air Painting Show, sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. En plein air, or plein-air painting, is the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view.

In conjunction, The Next Picture Show will also host Stories in Portraits, also sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. This is an all-media exhibition of both 2-D and 3-D original work.

Both exhibitions run Oct. 22-Nov.15. Both are juried shows. A reception and awards presentation will be held Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is proud to announce their Fall 2025 production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, directed by Jay Geller, running Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 31-Nov. 16.

Set in Brooklyn, New York in the 1940s, Arsenic and Old Lace follows drama critic Mortimer Brewster as he discovers his sweet, elderly aunts have a deadly secret: they poison lonely old men with elderberry wine laced with arsenic. As Mortimer tries to deal with his eccentric family — including a brother who thinks he’s Theodore Roosevelt and another who’s a homicidal maniac — chaos and hilarity ensue.

NIU Annuitants Association trip to Branson to see 6 shows, Nov 10-14. Motorcoach departs from NIU on Monday, November 10.

The Next Picture Show is once again proud to host the Plein Air Painting Show, sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. En plein air, or plein-air painting, is the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view.

In conjunction, The Next Picture Show will also host Stories in Portraits, also sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. This is an all-media exhibition of both 2-D and 3-D original work.

Both exhibitions run Oct. 22-Nov.15. Both are juried shows. A reception and awards presentation will be held Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Prepare for swoon-worthy reads and lively conversations with fellow romance lovers! We meet each month to discuss our latest romantic read-- sharing thoughts, feelings, and favorite moments along the way. From steamy westerns and eerie sci-fi love stories to sweeping historical romances, our carefully chosen selections span the full spectrum of the genre. Whether you're a longtime romance reader or just starting to explore, you'll find your perfect match here!

September: Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
October: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
November: The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava

Books are available in Adult Services. No registration is required. This book club is intended for adults.

For additional information, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.

NIU Annuitants Association trip to Branson to see 6 shows, Nov 10-14. Motorcoach departs from NIU on Monday, November 10.

The Next Picture Show is once again proud to host the Plein Air Painting Show, sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. En plein air, or plein-air painting, is the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view.

In conjunction, The Next Picture Show will also host Stories in Portraits, also sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. This is an all-media exhibition of both 2-D and 3-D original work.

Both exhibitions run Oct. 22-Nov.15. Both are juried shows. A reception and awards presentation will be held Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Improve your knowledge of English and become more comfortable speaking in everyday situations. Practice basic English grammar concepts in conversation, learning how to ask and answer questions, expanding your vocabulary, and learning to understand the sounds of spoken English.

This class is intended for adult participants at a low intermediate level of speaking English or higher, but all are welcome to attend.

On September 2 this class will be held in the Bilder Family Meeting Room.

This program requires registration. There will be limited seats for unregistered patrons.

For more information or to register, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.

NIU Annuitants Association trip to Branson to see 6 shows, Nov 10-14. Motorcoach departs from NIU on Monday, November 10.

The Next Picture Show is once again proud to host the Plein Air Painting Show, sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. En plein air, or plein-air painting, is the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view.

In conjunction, The Next Picture Show will also host Stories in Portraits, also sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild. This is an all-media exhibition of both 2-D and 3-D original work.

Both exhibitions run Oct. 22-Nov.15. Both are juried shows. A reception and awards presentation will be held Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.