Community Calendar

We are delighted to host an evening of cultural songs, both traditional and new compositions, after-hours in the library’s main lobby!

Aboud Agha was born in Syria and immigrated to Boston Mass at the age of twelve. He is an accomplished performer and composer of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. Aboud is a master of the Oud (Middle Eastern lute) and of many vocal styles from this part of the world. He has a master’s degree in musical performance from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in ethnomusicology from UCLA in California. He now teaches at the American University in Dubai.

Aboud has performed his music solo, in ensembles and with orchestras in America, Europe and the Middle East. He returns to visit the Midwest this summer after a concert at the library of congress in Washington D.C. Click here to see Aboud’s many Instagram posts.

Aboud will be accompanied on percussion by DeKalb native Sven Oscar Hansen. Sven was born to Norwegian immigrants in the American Midwest, where he raised four children and owned a greenhouse and florist shop. Sven has lived and studied in Norway and India and is a certified yoga teacher and sound healer. He creates and performs events incorporating music, poems, and sound healing. Sven has studied Vedic science and holds a degree in world literature from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa. He lives in DeKalb Illinois.

The evening also includes a brief discussion of this ethnic music and their interpretation of it. There will be an opportunity after the show to meet and chat with the artists.

This concert is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:00 and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens its 76th Season Classics Series with a dynamic program that bridges lush romanticism and bold modern spirit. Conducted by Music Director Chad Goodman, the evening features Carlos Simon’s electrifying "Motherboxx Connection," Howard Hanson’s passionate Symphony No. 2, and George Gershwin’s jazz-inflected Concerto in F, featuring acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss. Performances take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2:30 p.m., at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets begin at $20, with $10 student pricing. Contact the ESO Box Office for free youth tickets (age 17 and under) with a paid adult. Visit ElginSymphony.org, or call 847-888-4000 during Box Office hours, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Pre-Concert Talk with Music Director Chad Goodman begins one hour prior to each concert and is free for ticketholders.

Rock History Comes Alive!

Get ready for a legendary night of music as Grammy Award-Winner, Jim Peterik and the Ides of March bring their iconic, horn-driven sound to the Woodstock Opera House! Best known for their 1970 chart-topping hit “Vehicle”, this powerhouse band continues to thrill audiences six decades later.

With roots in classic rock and a frontman who co-wrote hits like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Hold On Loosely,” this is more than a concert, it’s a celebration of rock history!

Disney's FROZEN, the Broadway musical

For the first time in eternity, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by surprise! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney Frozen includes all beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-López and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up protected within their castle, cut off from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she has desperately tried to hide from her sister take over, and flee to the mountains. As a fierce winter descends on Arendelle, Anna embarks on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home, with the help of hardworking ice picker Kristoff, her loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy snowman named Olaf.

Filled with magic, humor and an impressive musical score, Frozen is a powerful story of brotherhood, acceptance and search for the true meaning of true love.

This will be the first amateur production of Frozen in the region, and the perfect show to celebrate our 25th season!
Michael Fudala
President/Artistic Director
Theatre-on-the-Hill
TOTHauditions@gmail.com
312-767-8684
Visit us at TheatreontheHill.org
NOTE: Ticket prices cost an additional $5 at the door.
Theatre-on-the-Hill is a 509 (a) (2) registered charity.
Theatre-on-the-Hill is committed to diversity and inclusion. We constantly choose interpreters of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages and abilities.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church (SUMC) Coat Ministry. Needed items include new and gently used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories. All Northern Rehab locations are serving as collection sites at their DeKalb, Genoa, and Rochelle locations. Please drop off donated items between October 6 -17.

For additional information about Northern Rehab, please call 815.756.8524, visit www.northernrehabpt.com or find us on most social media platforms.

Enjoy our Award-Winning Farmers Market every Sunday at The Dole Mansion from 10am - 2pm!

Fantastic Variety of Farmers, Food Purveyors, Artisans, Food-Trucks, Live Music, Brunch Beverages and Complimentary childrens entertainment! Free Face Painting and Balloon Creations! Plus Roaming Characters ready to delight and take photos with! Come on out and spend a few hours with us for a Sunday Funday experience!!!

The Forest City Rainbow Chorus is proud to announce its 2025 fall concert, “Songs of Peace and Protest,” taking place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church

This soul-stirring performance invites audiences on a powerful musical journey, embracing themes of justice, hope, and resilience. With the guiding message “Let’s move the world toward a brighter, better tomorrow,” the concert will feature a compelling blend of anthems, ballads, and songs that have echoed through generations of activism and change.

As Rockford’s vibrant and inclusive LGBTQIA+ community choir, the Forest City Rainbow Chorus is a celebration of diversity in all its forms. With members of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, the Chorus creates music that uplifts and unites—serving as a beacon of love, acceptance, and pride through song.
“Songs of Peace and Protest” promises an evening of heartfelt harmonies, thought-provoking lyrics, and the transformative power of community.

Artworks by Matthew Adams will be on display on Saturdays & Sundays Oct. 4-26 at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery in Princeton.

Kick off Rendezvous Arts Season 6 with the Woodwind Celebration! Enjoy rich works by Mysliveček, Gipps, and Mozart, performed by an octet of oboes, clarinets, horns, and bassoons. Plus, Chicago printmaker Dan Grzeca debuts a bold, limited-edition poster exclusively for the season.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church (SUMC) Coat Ministry. Needed items include new and gently used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories. All Northern Rehab locations are serving as collection sites at their DeKalb, Genoa, and Rochelle locations. Please drop off donated items between October 6 -17.

For additional information about Northern Rehab, please call 815.756.8524, visit www.northernrehabpt.com or find us on most social media platforms.