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Taste: The Courses of a Day

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P. Alexander Brenner P. Alexander Brenner is an artist working in multiple media from his studio on the east side of Elgin. Peter’s paintings are abstract expressionist compositions of color and texture, produced from spontaneous impulse using found techniques. His works are in private collections nationwide, and are frequently exhibited throughout Chicagoland. Two of his paintings were recently featured in the Seigle Gallery of Elgin Artspace Lofts during the Fall Show presented by Elgin Art for All. Peter is a regular exhibitor at Elgin Art & Soul. For over thirty years, Peter has been a highly successful jewelry artist, and his private studio includes extensive production facilities for hand carved jewelry designs cast in precious metals. He has recently begun to explore the artistic possibilities of adding of jewelry-quality metalwork to painted canvases. To learn more, go to www.palexanderbrenner.com

An Epicurean Exploration of Elgin words and pictures by Theresa Carter Goodrich The night before we explored Elgin, we dined on lettuce. Lettuce and water*. That’s all we would allow ourselves, because the next day our agenda included four restaurants, one of which was a buffet, one taproom, a farmer’s market, and a pop-up dinner. You might say it was a “full” schedule. *This might be a slight exaggeration. But you get the point. We woke up famished, but we still had the presence of mind to put a cooler in the car for the tons of leftovers we’d have. We knew there was no possible way we could eat everything.

we’d have that evening, and a lounge on the second floor. Husband and wife team Jesus and Patrice Aguirre own this counter café. They offer coffee drinks with beans from Conscious Cup in Crystal Lake. Local beer is on tap in the afternoon, they serve Mexican-American fusion breakfasts and lunches, and you can pick up delectable pastries throughout the day. We met colleagues from Explore Elgin Area and selected a couple of pastries to enjoy while discussing our astronomic, gastronomic plans. Jim chose the cinnamon roll and I, the lemon cherry blondie.

We were wrong. As a gourmet (me) and a gourmand (Jim), dining out is one of our favorite things to do. Plus, I’ve hosted nearly a hundred food- and drink-focused events in the Chicago area. You might say we know a thing or two about ingesting and imbibing. The folks at Explore Elgin Area know this, which is why they invited us to eat and drink our way through their City in the Suburbs. And oh, boy, did we ever. Get out your stretchy pants and join me on this epicurean exploration of Elgin, Illinois. Disclosure: Explore Elgin Area hosted our day of dining, but all opinions are mine and not influenced at all by the addition of two inches to my waistline.

Café Revive Our day began at Café Revive for a light breakfast and hot beverages. The café is a permanent fixture in Dream Hall, a unique space that hosts pop-up events, including the dinner

Sugar normally puts me to sleep, but these baked-in-house goodies were worth any impending crash. Since it was a go-big kinda day, we took lattes to go, lavender for me and matcha for Jim. It was a sweet start to a savory day, and if we were shooting for the culinary heavens, this was a propitious lift-off.

Grand Victoria Casino Despite living in Elgin for three and a half years, I’d never been to Grand Victoria Casino. I’d even trekked and biked the

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portion of the Fox River Trail that bisects the property, but I hadn’t set foot inside. I had heard, from people who know, that whether you’re a gambler or not (I’m not), the restaurants are worth a visit. Those people are right. We’d worked up an appetite by the time we entered Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet. Every casino needs a buffet, and this is theirs. Buffets are often, sometimes fairly, sometimes not, thought to be cafeterias that present

diners with options that range from bland to boring, all of them dried out under the aggressive heat lamps. They’re more about quantity than quality.

tacos topped with house-made salsa were filled with tender beef. “House-made” is redundant; nearly every item at Indulge is made in-house.

At Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

We also had to try the perfectly mid-rare beef with horseradish cream sauce for me and au jus for Jim. Although we wanted to try the signature fried chicken and load up on a bowl of madeto-order stir-fry, we decided on creamy clam chowder. Dessert was gelato and a selection of pastries, all made at the aptly-named Indulge.

We took our seats in a booth with a view of the riverboat and the river. Executive Chef Jason Tsoris knew we were eating our way through Elgin and he wanted to give us a taste of what it means to dine at Grand Victoria Casino. Before we took a tour through the six micro-restaurants that make up the buffet, he sent a few favorites. Our introduction was a bit of a “nosh,” as Chef Jason called it, from on-site Buckinghams Steakhouse and Lounge: country pate with a cherry compote port sauce, warm camembert, crostini with rosemary butter, garnished with microgreens and a cucumber relish. I could nosh on that all day long. On a normal day. This day, that dish of deliciousness was quickly followed by a platter of

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plump cold water lobster tail, savory clams casino with bacon, and delicate New England flounder coated in an almond crust with a champagne-shallot cream sauce. It was oh, so rich and decadent. This is what we’d been missing? Shame on us. We still needed to sample the buffet, and after a quick tour we made our selections. Knowing we still had four more places to visit, we tried to be judicious and followed some of Chef Jason’s recommendations. (Some, but not all. If we’d tried all of them we wouldn’t have been able to leave the booth.) The street-style carne asada

The buffet is available at lunch Wednesdays through Saturdays. If you want lobster, Friday evenings are the all-you-can-eat Maine Event Lobster Feast. There are also Seafood Crab Fest and Shrimp and BBQ Extravaganza nights, and Buffet Olé, which features Mexican cuisine. Sundays are for brunch and a Prime Rib Southern Feast. If our experience is any indication, whether you cross the bridge into the casino or not, dining at Grand Victoria is a safe bet.

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good taproom, when I see (drink) one. I could have thrown a dart at Plank Road’s beer list and been happy with any of them. While that might be a valid method of selection, following Alan’s recommendations was more efficient (and a lot less dangerous). Jim and I each got a flight, making sure to choose different beers so we could try a total of eight of the thirteen on tap.

Plank Road Tap Room “I drink bad beer so other people don’t have to.” It’s a sacrifice, but Alan Moreno thinks it’s worth it. Alan and his wife Breanne own Plank Road Tap Room. It’s in a cabin situated on a two-thirds-acre lot with a fencedin beer garden that seems to scream “come drink beer and play games.” It’s a passion project and a comfortable, intimate place that only serves good beer. I appreciate Alan’s efforts. I’ve hosted sixteen AlphaBeer events. These events provide tastings of beer for every letter of the alphabet, with different beers at each event. That means, through those events alone, I’ve tried at least 400 beers. Most were good, some great, and a few (but not many) bad. You could say I like beer. You might even say I know beer, and know a good one, and a

Our flights represented the rainbow of flavors that the Morenos offer. I could tell you which ones we tried, but with the exception of Too Much Cologne, a kolsch collaboration with Crystal Lake Brewing that’s always on tap, they’d be different by the time you visit. Basically, Alan tries a beer, and if he likes it, he orders a keg. Once that’s out, it’s time for a new one. Alan said he’ll always carry a few hoppy beers, because those sell, but he also will always have porters and stouts. There’s a permanent spot for Krombacher, which Alan believes is the perfect lager. The list is heavy on local breweries. Solemn Oath is a favorite, as is Noon Whistle. They’ve also got a limited selection of canned beers. Wine lovers get their own taps. Beer fans also tend to drink coffee, and the

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Morenos have partnered with Intelligentsia to offer cold brew on nitro and pour-over. You can come in at 7am, drink coffee until noon, and then it’s beer time. Plank Road Tap Room doesn’t serve food (and never will), which is a good thing because we could have stayed all afternoon. If you like good beer, this may become your new favorite place. I know it’s one of mine. We drove back into downtown Elgin. The rest of our day would be all about Grove Avenue.

Billy Brick’s Wood Fired Pizza If you would have told me that I’d eat a pizza with turnips and radishes on it – and like it – I’d have laughed. While I’m fairly egalitarian when it comes to my pizza toppings, turnips and radishes are not two I would ever have considered. Zucchini, maybe, but Jim would have said no uh-uh absolutely not. And then we ate a Billy Brick’s farmers market pizza and our world changed. Billy Brick’s Wood Fired Pizza is one of the newer places on Grove Avenue. When you look in the window, you’ll immediately see the half-dome brick oven that provides their eponymous dish.

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We stopped into the Elgin outpost of the Chicago-based chain. A family occupied the seats in front of the oven, watching as dough went in and a few minutes later came back out, transformed. Frank Sibr, who owned the restaurant with partner Phil Lencioni, greeted us and upon finding out we’d come from Plank Road, jogged to the taps and returned with a beer from Lithuania. “Grapefruit!” I said.

white and red wine reduction with garlic and pepper.

“Is something wrong with the rice?” I asked.

As we ate, a record player spun 33s. A former DJ noticed the player and offered to unload some of his vinyl.

“Yes,” he said, seemingly a bit surprised that I’d noticed his consternation. “It’s too dry.”

Our total time at Billy Brick’s was less than forty-five minutes, but that short time was memorable.

Kris Palermo knows rice. He studied Japanese cooking in Japan, and for the first six months, he cooked rice. Only rice. That’s dedication, and it’s a drive you can taste in every grain, every bite of buttery salmon, every sip of green tea.

That was apparently the right answer, because before we knew it we were seated at the bar with not only a pint, but a pint mixed with Avion 44 tequila – a dangerous, refreshing, and tasty combination.

Melodi and Kris came to Elgin in 2009 from California and fell in love with the community. Their restaurant, which opened in 2018, combines a bit of their Cali background with traditional Japanese food and culture.

After that, when Frank asked us what we wanted to try, we said “We’re in your hands, sir.” “Farmers Market it is,” and a thin crust topped with turnips, radishes, zucchini, and polish sausage, all purchased at the market outside the restaurant’s doors, magically appeared. The crispy, chewy crust was the perfect delivery vehicle for the veggies and sausage. We now crave this odd combination. That pizza alone instilled us with trust, and we both feel comfortable walking into Billy Brick’s and saying “surprise us!” Our pizza was followed by a cheddar brat, also from the farmers market, wrapped in a pretzel roll and resting in a sauce made of a

Kubo Sushi & Sake Lounge “How could we eat another bite?” you must be wondering. So were we. But our mission to eat as much as we could so you’d know where to dine in Elgin, continued. Besides, it was sushi. Melodi, the sister in the brother and sister team that owns Kubo Sushi & Sake Lounge, steered us to the back of the restaurant and our seats at the sushi bar. Her brother Kris scooped rice out of a metal container and frowned.

Everything they serve, from the green tea to the bottle of Hana Fuga Yuzu Sparkling Sake to the fresh fish is provided by small distributors. We began with the Tartar Pyramid. If you get one dish from Kubo, get this gorgeous display of avocado topped with salmon tartare topped with tuna tartare. Melodi mixed it together with citrus ponzu sauce and aioli and told us to feel free to lick the plate. She’s seen it happen. A lot. We scooped it onto the fried wonton chips and unashamedly, unabashedly moaned. Kris’ tattoed forearms flashed as he deftly created maki for other guests, and nigiri for us.

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Thursday, November 14th • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Room • 270 North Grove Avenue Please join us to discuss progress on our grocery store cooperative, locations possibilities and election of new officers. Are you interested in being on the board? Or volunteering?

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He presented a trio of seared fish over rice: black pepper tuna topped with avocado and a dot of wasabi mayo, Japanese red snapper with skin and yuzu paste, and salmon belly with house citrus ponzu.

someone would help him out in a similar situation. Either way, Leon did a nice thing, and I wanted to thank him. Dinnertime came quickly, and we headed back into Dream Hall for our final meal of the day.

Out of habit, we dipped our first bite into soy sauce mixed with wasabi, but after one bite we knew that wasn’t necessary.

Passionette Palate And now for something completely different …

Those three pieces of nigiri were the best sushi that either of us has ever had. Our meal (fourth of the day) ended with a dessert of mochi ice cream, just light enough to send us on our way without completely destroying us.

days in a parking lot across the street from the Gail Borden library. The move to Grove Avenue on Friday evenings was brilliant.

Kubo Sushi & Sake’s menu includes bento boxes, signature rolls, and teriyaki and tempura, and soups and noodles.

The market is now a vibrant destination. Friends, families, couples, and solo shoppers browsed vendors and listened to live music.

One thing to note is that there’s no menu of nigiri and sashimi from which to select. It’s all chef’s choice. And with a chef like that?

We picked up a gift for my mom’s upcoming birthday and a plant for our garden and then headed back to Café Revive. Jesus and Patrice poured me a pint and Jim and I sat outside and listened to the blues.

He can choose anything he wants.

Downtown Elgin Farmers Market I think we were in a daze when we stepped outside again. The quantity and quality of everything we’d had that day was hard to process. Fortunately, we had some time to recover before our final meal of the day, so we browsed the vendors of the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market. The market had previously been on Thurs-

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It began to rain and when the wind threatened to blow over one of the umbrellas protecting the band’s speakers, a spectator got up, walked over, and held it steady. His name was Leon, I discovered, and I went inside, bought him a beer, and asked Patrice to hold it for him until he was ready to come in. Jim’s in a rock duo, and I would hope

After indulging in every food group, in pastries, in pizza, in sausage, in cheese, in seafood, in eggs and dairy and beef and pork, dinner would be… Vegan. And gluten-free. Not being vegan or gluten-free eaters (obviously), we weren’t quite sure what to expect. We did have a fairly good idea it would be creative and tasty. Explore Elgin Area hadn’t steered us wrong yet. The dinner was hosted by Passionette Palate, which is a play on founder Annette Licitra’s name and her passion for healthy eating. After successfully battling her own health issues, she left a corporate job to help others live healthier lives. Now, with a culinary degree and integrative health coaching certifications, she coaches others. She also cooks for them. The communal dinner began with a fresh chilled peach and tomato gazpacho soup,

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followed by zucchini “pasta” with roasted asparagus and pheasant black mushrooms. The summer solstice salad was cucumber pickled in lemon and topped with toasted macadamia nuts and a chimichurri dressing. Our entree was raw turnip ravioli stuffed with cashew cheese in a bed of pesto and roasted tomato sauce, and dessert was chocolate-cherry sorbet with roasted cherry compote. I think the easiest way to tell you how this dinner went is that I don’t have many pictures. I couldn’t get to the dishes fast enough. You can find recipes on her site, as well as any upcoming public events she has. If you’re looking to make a lifestyle change, Annette offers different programs. She’ll even tour your kitchen or go grocery shopping with you.

We gently made our way back to the car, our only leftovers half the cheddar brat in its pretzel roll and two pieces of farmers market pizza. You might think after a day like that everything would blend together, but I can still taste the sweet tartness of that lemon cherry blondie, the firm buttery lobster tail, the rich umami of the tartare pyramid, and the complex combination of radishes and turnips on pizza. I’m intrigued by the possibilities of vegan cooking, and I’ll be making some of Annette’s recipes in my own kitchen.

On the back, “Elgin IL rocks on FB; 9-9-18; AB.” In 2017, a 10- and 11-year-old sister and brother found a rock painted with #ValpoRocks in Valparaiso, Indiana. They loved the idea, and when they came home to Elgin they started a Facebook group. Ever since, people have painted rocks and hidden them for others to find, collect, or share. Frank decided to share his with me. Sadly, he passed away in August. It was a shock, and the restaurant closed in mourning. At first it wasn’t definite that they would reopen, but fortunately, they’re back up and running, serving that chewy, crispy, wood-fired pizza.

Elgin is an exciting culinary destination, one that offers a variety of cuisines and price points. I hope you’ll visit this City in the Suburbs and create your own epicurean exploration.

An Elgin Epilogue One of our favorite experiences of our day exploring Elgin’s cuisine was our time with Frank Sibr at Billy Brick’s. We met him briefly, but the pleasure he took from our appreciation of his team’s work, the enthusiasm with which he wanted to share his favorites, was infectious. Our interaction didn’t end just because we left his place. We’d barely taken our seats at Kubo when he wooshed in and presented me with a painted rock. “Always Smile,” it said.

When you go, ask for a shot of tequila in your Lithuanian beer and raise a toast to Frank. And always smile. Theresa Goodrich is the Emmy-winning founder and publisher of The Local Tourist. She’s got a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye, and is the author of the Two Lane Gems book series. To read more of her articles on food, travel and culture, go to thelocaltourist.com.

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Music Director Andrew Grams along with violinist Adele Anthony and the ESO are excited to perform Bolero! Chabrier, Edwards, & Ravel. With hearts and ears open to life’s dance, these composers found inspiration from other countries, nature, and even children’s bedtime stories. This remarkable journey of music, culture, and fantasy will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the world around you. The concert includes Chabrier’s España, Edwards’ Maninyas Violin Concerto featuring soloist Adele Anthony, and Ravel’s Mother Goose ballet and Bolero. Local performances will be held November 2nd at 7:30pm and November 3rd at 2:30pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center. Great reserved seats are still available starting at $35. For an immersive music appreciation experience, attend “Inside the Music” hosted by maestro Grams on November 1st at 7:30pm. A full description appears in this month’s Mpulse (see page 21). Later in November ... Imagine a jam session with some of the greatest composers of all time, and you would get this performance of Bach, Stravinsky and Dvorak. José Luis Gomez returns to guest conduct this epic concert with concertmaster Isabella Lippi and associate concertmaster Eleanor Bartsch. This performance has been carefully curated and brings virtuosic violins, pulsing rhythms, and is (in our Music Director’s words) “Cheerful and optimistic, yet powerful and dense - like a V8 engine in a large Cadillac.”

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Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins featuring Isabella Lippi and Eleanor Bartsch and Dvorak’s Eighth Symphony top this program, November 23 at 7:30pm and November 24 at 2:30pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. For tickets to any of these performances, to donate, or for more information, go to elginsymphony.org, or call the box office at (847) 888-4000.

Olde Tyme Radio Show Imagine that it is sometime in the 1950’s and you are at home in the evening listening to your radio positioned carefully on a table in the living room. You are there with the rest of your family because an exciting program is about to begin and you and your family love the Christmas Programs that are presented on it each evening during the holiday season. You can still have that excitement that you used to experience and you can take it even one step further. Elgin Theatre Company is allowing you to be an audience member in the actual studio audience of radio station WETC while they create a “live” presentation of three scripts that

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were taken from actual radio shows in the 50’s. You will see the actors creating characters like Jack Benny, Fibber McGee, and Connie Brooks right before your very eyes. You will see the actual sound effects crew performing their activities with various pieces of equipment that actually create the sounds that you would normally hear during a radio program. Some of the different sounds and the ways that they are created are almost laughable at times. Again, you can react as you normally would if you were at home listening to your radio. For the last two years ETC has presented this type of show during the two weekends prior to the Thanksgiving weekend in November. This year they have three totally new scripts that were procured for audiences to enjoy and participate in. In previous years of the Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show these performances range from sell outs to almost sell outs. So, don’t delay! Get your tickets now so that you won’t miss out on one of the best possible offerings to set up the mood for you and your family for this coming holiday season. Shows are held for two weekends, November 15-17 and November 22-24, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Eighth Floor. Sunday performances will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. Fri-

day and Saturday performances start at 8pm and Sunday performances start at 2pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $18 seniors and students. For reservations call (847) 741-0532, or email tickets@inil.com. Buy tickets online at www.elgin-theatre.org.

Concert to Benefit local Opera Fox Valley Lyrical Productions will be holding its second Benefit Event with a fundraiser luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Evangelical Covenant Church, 1565 Larkin Ave. in Elgin. The luncheon follows the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Evangelical Covenant Church. Singers set to perform Nov. 17 include Sior, a soprano from West Dundee; mezzo-soprano Karen Archbold from Wheaton; tenor Nicholas Metzger, tenor Jeorge Holmes and bass-baritone Jim Hinton, all of Elgin. Singers featured from the Young Artist Program include Julia Smitendorf, 14, from Lake in the Hills and Blake Buczkiewicz, 15, from Huntley. Pianists will be Sior, Jonathan Besancon and Murna Hansemann. The singers will participate in the service. There are no tickets sales, raffles or auctions for this event, just a collection of donations toward the future of great local music performance. This event includes lunch. Funds raised will help make possible a staged operatic production in April 2020.

Musicians to appear at Fox Valley Lyrical Productions benefit Nov. 17th.

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Reservations can be made by email at solangesior@gmail.com or by phone at (224) 595-1526. For updates or to make a donation online, go to www.foxvalleylyricalproductions.org.

The Chamber [Music] of Secrets What do Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and all your favorite classical composers have in common? They’re all rather, well, deceased. Join Chamber Music on the Fox for an evening of mystery, macabre, and music to support their superb programming and to celebrate the music of these ghosts of the chamber music past. Enjoy crafted signature cocktails, silent auction and raffle prizes, themed gourmet bites, and an interactive evening featuring LIVE music by DEAD composers. The party starts at 6pm on November 18th at The Haight, 166 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. Tickets are $45. For more information, ticket purchases and donations, go to www.chambermusiconthefox. org, or call (224) 276-8881 for more information.

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The Barroom Smasher Elgin History Museum will hold their annual benefit and silent auction, taking place at Grand Victoria Riverboat, 250 S. Grove Avenue on November 2 from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. The program will feature Ellie Carlson portraying The Original Barroom Smasher, Carry Nation. During her years as an anti-al-

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cohol advocate in the late 19th century, Carry Nation built a reputation as a fearless, even unhinged reformer who would go to any length to save people from drunkenness. She began to walk into saloons — areas deemed off-limits for any respectable woman — and cause a commotion. She would read Bible passages, sing hymns, and smash the bar fixtures and stock with a hatchet. Was she the Wicked Witch of the West? Or was she a loving caring mother and grandmother who cared deeply about the evils of intoxication and tobacco? You can decide when you meet her. Enjoy a full dinner buffet with cash bar, entertainment and a fabulous silent auction to benefit the Elgin History Museum. Tickets are $45 for Members, $55 for Friends. Your support will help the Museum continue its mission to collect, preserve and interpret Elgin’s heritage while striving to enrich the public knowledge in the Elgin History Museum and in the community. To purchase tickets, go to elginhistory.org/ shop-category/event-tickets

First Fridays Improv Sit back, relax and prepare to laugh! 100% clean. 99.27% hilarious. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? Re-imagined in September of 2017 with a new format, GreenRoom’s improvisers take audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! With competing improv teams, improvised songs, audience members on stage, and tons of energy, these family-friendly shows are ones you won’t soon forget. If you’ve been before, it’s time to come back! The new format has been a hit with audience members of all ages. Oh, and did we mention there’s live music and a cash bar? Catch First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions, shown in The Hemmens Cultural Center’s one of a kind 200-seat Cabaret Theater in the Round, at 45 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. For tickets, go to www.hemmens.org, www.greenroomimprov.com, or call the box office at (847) 931-5900.

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unexpected challenges along the way. Be dazzled by the spectacular setting and charmed by its timeless score, featuring such cherished classics as “Over the Rainbow” ultimately to discover that there’s truly no place like home!

The Legend of Hercules “The Legend of Hercules” is an original musical interpretation of the world of the Greek gods on Mount Olympus, written by Sarah Akemann. The show tells the story of the homecoming of Hercules, half man, half god, and the competition of goddesses on Mount Olympus for his affections. The Greek myth comes to life in an all-new way in this original CTE production! With lyrics and script written solely for CTE performances, this is an experience you won’t find elsewhere. All your favorite characters – Zeus, Hercules, Pandora – are here, and take the stage with adapted lyrics to some of today’s hit music! The show runs for one weekend only at the Hemmens Cultural Center: November 1516th at 7:30pm, and November 17th at 2pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, available online at www. cteelgin.com.

The Wizard of Oz Take an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road to the magical land of Oz! Dorothy and her trusty pup Toto encounter new friends including the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. They will face

The classic tale takes to the stage November 7-9th at 7pm nightly, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday, November 9th, at Westminster Christian School, 2700 West Highland Avenue. Tickets start at $8 adults ($7 students and seniors) and up. To purchase, go to westminsterchristian.tix.com.

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ECC Arts Center Events Now in their 25th year, the Elgin Community College Arts invites you to “Do Art Differently.” With an amazing array of international, national and regional acts every month, free parking, and available dinner pairings with select performances, there is nothing else like it in the area. Tickets for the following events are available online at tickets.elgin.edu, by phone at (847) 622-0300 or at the box office, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H. The box office is open Monday-Thursday, noon to 6pm, and Saturday noon to 5pm, plus 90 minutes prior to the start of every show.

columbinus A meeting of fact and fiction, columbinus explores the events surrounding the 1999 school shooting at Columbine High School. The drama weaves together the words of parents, survivors, and community leaders as well as police evidence, bringing to light the dark recesses of American adolescence.

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Arabica Cafe

... invites you to start a new holiday tradition with Chef Brian’s fresh, out of the oven to your table Arabica Dinner Rolls.

By creating a dialogue around a devastating and defining threshold moment of our time, this production aims to foster a community conversation about the issues surrounding gun violence in order to inspire positive change. Each performance will include a post-show discussion with the audience led by knowledgeable professionals including counselors, law enforcement, and school administrators. Presentations are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm, from November 8-17th in the Blizzard Theatre at the ECC Arts Center. Tickets are $11 adults, $9 students and seniors. Content Advisory: columbinus includes simulated firearm sound effects, guns, violence, hate speech, sexual content, self-harm, and death. This production is not recommended for sensitive viewers or anyone under the age of 13.

Arabica Cafe will be taking advance orders for Dinner Rolls, Cyclones and other Arabica originals. Chef Brian will be baking in the early morning on Thanksgiving Day so your bakery basket will be at the height of freshness when you serve your special breakfast, lunch or dinner. Stop by or call to preorder your Thanksgiving treats!

Lean on Me Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale Jones return to the Blizzard Theatre! Fellow PBS television favorites (Under the Streetlamp) and former Jersey Boys co-stars Ingersoll and Jones reunite on stage for this inspiring evening of rock anthems. The two pals will treat the audience to musical hits by The Everly Brothers, The Righteous Brothers, The Beatles, and many more. Presented by Michael Ingersoll’s Artists Lounge Live. This show is for one night only, November 8th at 7:30pm

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in the Blizzard Theatre. Tickets are $36, with a pre-show dinner available for an additional $29.

Operatic Delights Elgin Master Chorale presents an evening of lush arias, passionate choruses, and soaring melodies from beloved operas of Bizet, Rossini, Verdi, Mozart, and Wagner. Whether dancing with Bizet’s Carmen, charging with Rossini’s Swiss Soldiers or on pilgrimage with Wagner’s Tannhäuser, you will connect with great characters and melodies of opera. This group of voices always impresses. Hear them Sunday, November 10th at 7pm in the Blizzard Theatre at the ECC Arts Center. Tickets are $24 for adults, $19 for students and seniors.

Time. Space. Energy. EYSO. The award-winning Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is one of the largest, oldest, and most esteemed youth orchestras in the nation. Its five orchestras, brass choir, percussion ensembles, and thriving Chamber Music Institute provide nearly 400 students from 70 communities a rich, comprehensive learning environment that promotes curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking, while rewarding audiences with thrilling, innovative concerts. The 2019-2020 season, MOVE, explores the rich traditions of Dalcroze, ballet, and folk dance. The season will feature Elgin’s acclaimed BFH as well as Joffrey Ballet artist Luis Vazquez.

Arabica Cafe Monday thru Friday 7am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday 8am to 3pm

Thanksgiving Hours 7am till noon 59 Douglas Avenue Elgin 224-227-7192

“Lean on Me” featuring Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale Jones comes to the ECC Arts Center November 8th.

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Destination Dundee a nonproﬁt organization

Our mission is to put a spotlight on Dundee businesses, oﬀering ﬁne and casual dining, unique shopping opportunities and personable professional services, to all nearby communities as well as our own villages.

The season opens with concerts November 17th at 2pm, 4:30pm and 7pm in the Blizzard Theatre at the ECC Arts Center. Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $14 for students.

Rochaus Built in 1910 as the Crystal Theater, and later known as the Dundee Theater, Rochaus is the new identity of the 400+ capacity venue on Main Street in West Dundee. It features national and regional touring musical acts in a variety of contemporary rock genres. It fills the niche between the weekend bar band circuit and larger scale events like those you’ll find at the Hemmens, Arcada (St. Charles) or Paramount (Aurora). November offers an impressive lineup of shows for the discriminating music fan. Here are a few of the highlights.

November 2nd: Puddle of Mudd, with Mick Blankenship and Man The Mighty. Doors open 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. $30-48.

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November 8th: District 211 Battle of the Bands. Doors open 4:00pm, show starts 4:45pm. $10 admission at the door. November 9th: Mr. Speed (KISS Tribute), with Drama Queen. Doors open 7:00pm, show at 8:00pm. $20-38. November 16th: BandFam United 4 featuring Bury Your Past, What Lies Ahead, A Silent Truth and Vent to Atmosphere. Doors open 6pm, show at 7pm. $10-28. November 23rd: Pearl Jam Chicago Tribute, with Too Fighters (Foo Fighters Tribute). Doors open 7pm, show at 8pm. $15-33. Advance tickets available at rochaus.com, processing fee applies.

Sevendust on stage at Rochaus. Photos by JPM Photography.

Migrate Restaurant is the creative vision of Eddie & Shana Pluviose, featuring a globally-inspired cuisine with an elevated, evolving menu created by Chef Nadia Tilkian. Intimate, cozy and on trend, Migrate Restaurant will satisfy your every craving. Known for seasonal freshness, amazing ﬂavors, craft cocktails, and oﬀering over 40 bottles of wine by the glass, Migrate Restaurant is the perfect destination for your private event. Make your reservations today! Call: (224) 699-9464 Email: info@MigrateRestaurant.com MigrateRestaurant.com 311 Barrington Ave, East Dundee

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Every month in these pages, we position art as a kind of public service. Dozens of free exhibits and performances fill the FEED calendar; arts festivals regularly announce their free programs; music and theatre companies invite audiences in for free or a modest donation; the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission is continually exhorting artists to produce work for the public; and original poetry, fiction and visual art get published every month in this free magazine.

ertia: Groove Lounge, a DJ and live music hybrid that appeared regularly at the Martini Room in Elgin.

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DAVE HUNTER

“If I have a family dinner with engaging conversation with my wife and kids, and you pulled each of us into a room and asked us to tell you the story of dinner, we would each focus on different things from our viewpoint. It’s not that one of us is telling the truth and the others aren’t, it’s just different stories that can be told about the same dinner.”

“With any piece of art, you don’t know how it’s impacting people until you put it out there and ask them,” said Dave Hunter, Artistic Director of Green Room Improv, the in-residence theatrical ensemble at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

“One of the questions I always ask my video clients is: who is the viewer?” Knowing that viewer is crucial in determining how a story is written, and how it’s told visually. “I’m always thinking about one person who comes across this video, and what I need to do get that one person to keep watching.” This consciousness of the individuals in the audience is different from general artistic practice, in which a sculptor or writer makes revisions until they themselves are satisfied; or an actor, musician or dancer work hard to perfect their moment of performance. For Hunter, the story wasn’t told right if the communication wasn’t clear. “You can tell if the message is conveyed in a video by asking several people to watch it and asking them what they think,” he said. “It’s always scary, but it’s good practice to face reality and either pat

In last month’s interview with the groundbreaking jazz crossover guitarist Stanley Jordan, he described music as a room with many windows. Each different genre — jazz, rock, classical, folk, country — is a different window through which we look into the same room. Dave Hunter gave us a similar metaphor.

All of this collective effort demonstrates the generosity of artists to a public they may never see, meet or come to know personally. And yet some artists go further.

He’s referring to his work as Producer and Director of Green Room Productions, a video production company he started in 2000, which specializes in creative storytelling and messaging for businesses and nonprofits. In this line of work, meeting and knowing the viewer are paramount.

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If none of the stories are wrong, which one is right?

yourself on the back or make changes.” It’s something few poets or painters would ever do. Perhaps it’s because the stories he tells are not his own, they’re someone else’s. His company has worked for US Cellular, AT&T, interviewed the Director of NBC’s The Voice, and developed videos and training for conferences and trade groups around the world. We dared to ask him the definition of art in the context of corporate videos.

University included study at the Second City Training Center for Improvisation, a craft he continues to hone on the stages of the Hemmens in Elgin, and the Cosman Theater in Huntley. Interpreting and telling other people’s stories is the essence of numerous performing and literary arts. And skill at improvisation is certainly not wasted in commercial video production.

You could replace the words “videos for business” with “improvisational theatre” and the definition would still be apt.

“Skill in improvisation helps because there are inevitable problems and obstacles that pop up during production,” he explained. “I’m used to coming up with new ideas on the spot, which is important in brainstorming, meetings with the client, and shooting on set. The skill of coming up with ideas is always valuable.”

Hunter performs twice a month with Green Room Improv, the comedy troupe that takes audience suggestions and real-life stories and turns them into hilarious sketches on the spot. His degree from Judson

Another art that thrives on improvisation is jazz performance, to which Hunter is no stranger. He performed for years as a musician with In-

“Videos for business are definitely art, because you’re using materials and skill to create a piece to be experienced by others.”

“The trick is to figure out which story you want to tell,” he observed, and “the key is to find the compelling story that will resonate with your specific viewer. What is the angle that will resonate with them?” He keeps coming back to the importance of connecting with his audience in a meaningful and intentional way. If art can be elevated by making it useful to a general public, how much more effectively can it serve by making it accountable to individuals? For more information on Green Room Improv, go to greenroomimprov.com. To see samples of Dave’s video storytelling for business, go to greenroomvideo.com. — JP

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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.

DOWNTOWN Al’s Cafe & Creamery 43 DuPage Court Arabica Cafe* 59 Douglas Ave Associated Bank 16 N. Spring Street Blue Box Cafe 176 E. Chicago Street Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way Danny’s on Douglas* 231 Douglas Avenue Dog’s Paw Brewing Co. 74 S. Grove Avenue Downtown Neighborhood Assn* 31 S. Grove Avenue #100 Dream Hall at 51 51 S. Grove Avenue Elgin Antiques & Uniques 207 E. Chicago Street Elgin ArtSpace Lofts 51 S. Spring Street Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division Street Elgin Books & Coffee 66 S. Grove Ave. Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago Street Elgin Symphony Orchestra 20 Dupage Court Explore Elgin Area 60 S. Grove Avenue Funky Rooster Tattoo and Gallery 73 S. Grove Avenue

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way

Holiday Inn Express 495 Airport Road

Jewel-Osco 375 Randall Road

Highland Cafe 109 E. Highland Avenue

Jewel-Osco 1660 Larkin Avenue

Stanley’s Ale House 335 N. McLean Boulevard

Imago Creative Studios 216 Prairie Street

Judson University 1151 N. State Street

Starbucks 338 S. Randall Road

Kellenberger Auto Service 217 Symphony Way

Metra Rail Big Timber Station 2025 Big Timber Road

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Law Offices of Shirley Sadjadi 169 E. Chicago St.

Paul’s Family Restaurant 1300 Lawrence Avenue

Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee

Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn 20 S. Spring St.

Presence St. Joseph Hospital 77 N. Airlite Street

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

Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St.

Sirin Dentistry 1 Crescent St.

East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

Pastigel Bakery 154 E. Chicago St.

State Street Market Shops 701 N. State St.

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

Radio Shopping Show Redemption Center 16 Douglas Avenue

Walnut Speakeasy 214 Walnut Avenue

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

Willow Lake Estates* 161 West River Road

Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

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Pampered Pet Services 1050 Dundee Ave.

Razor Heads Barber Shop 18 S. Spring Street Rediscover Records 9 S. Spring Street Senior Services Associates 205 Fulton Street Side Street Studio Arts Gallery 15 Ziegler Court 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 D Hangout Bar and Grill 550 S. McLean Boulevard Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard Grumpy Goat Tavern 875 Sports Way Habitat for Humanity ReStore 800 N. State Street Hampton Inn 405 Airport Road Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr. Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave. Highland Ave Church of the Brethren 783 W. Highland Ave.

1600 Professional Building 1600 N. Randall Road 1710 Professional Building 1710 N. Randall Road Advocate Sherman Hospital 1425 N. Randall Road Candlewood Suites 1780 Capital Street Comfort Suites 2480 Bushwood Drive Elle Salon 2490 Bushwood Drive Jimmy’s Charhouse 2290 Point Boulevard Panera Bread 2484 North Randall Road Physician’s Immediate Care 2490 Bushwood Drive Porter’s Pub 1250 Bowes Creek Road Rakow Branch, Gail Borden Library 2751 W. Bowes Road Rookie’s All-American Pub & Grill 2486 Bushwood Drive Starbucks 2480 North Randall Road Village Pizza and Pub 2496 N. Randall Road Woodman’s Market (C’Ville)* 2100 Randall Road

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

The Uncommon Palate 316 N. River St., East Dundee *Preferred Pickup Location Supplies are limited at these locations and may run out early in the month. If you don’t see B RAVO Magazine on display, please let management know that you saw their location listed here, and came in for a free copy! Would you like a supply of B RAVO Magazine at your high-traffic retail of public location? Let us know! Special perks available for sites that allow placement of our B RAVO magazine rack! Contact us at: bravo@marqueemedia.net

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Center. Adult tickets are $35, and youth tickets are $10. Go to elginsymphony.org or call the box office, (847) 888-4000.

General Auditions Goodly Creatures is preparing for their next season of shows. In the meantime, mark your calendars for November 9th! They will host season generals from 12pm to 5pm by appointment at 164 Division Street, Suite 609 in downtown Elgin. Mpulse is our monthly review of artist development opportunities in the Elgin area, for anyone with a creative pursuit, whether it’s a passion or a pastime.

Inside the Music Maurice Ravel was born on March 7, 1875, in Ciboure, France. At 14 years old he entered the Paris Conservatoire where he repeatedly failed to win the coveted Prix de Rome for composition. He was a “rule-breaker” musically speaking, and many of the works he submitted were judged too “advanced” by ultraconservative members of the jury. After many liberal-minded musicians and composers spoke up for Ravel, a scandal ensued and the director of the Conservatoire, Théodore Dubois, was forced to resign. Ravel’s Mother Goose Ballet was originally written for Jean and Mimi Godebski the children of Ravel’s friends. It was a piano piece for four hands so the children could play together. Each movement represents a character for the Mother Goose fairytales. Ravel said, “My intention of awaking the poetry of childhood in these pieces naturally led me to simplify my style and thin out my writing.” Join the ESO and Music Director Andrew Grams for a deeper look at Ravel’s Mother Goose Ballet with Inside The Music. In the first half Maestro Grams will break down what makes Ravel’s Mother Goose Ballet so unique (without going over anyone’s head), then after intermission hear the full piece played from beginning to end by the orchestra! This unique lecture and concert is November 1st at 7:30pm at the Hemmens Cultural

The 2020 Season Includes: “An Ideal Husband” by Oscar Wilde; “Much Ado About Nothing” a classic Shakespearean rom-com; “The Jolly Corner” an original adaptation by Katrina Syrris of the short story by Henry James; “Ghosts of Christmas Past (Or, Dickens, Capra, and Seuss Walk into a Bar)” an original comedy by Katrina Syrris; plus their intermittent shows and festival productions Please prepare one classic monologue and one contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic), 2 minutes each max. Bring a headshot and resume (headshot can be informal-- we just want to have something to remember your face!) Be prepared to answer the question: Why Goodly? You may also be asked to perform cold readings from the scripts we’ve chosen to produce. To schedule your appointment, email info@goodlycreatures. com, using subject line “General Auditions.”

Character Creation: A Goodly Creatures Workshop Are you an aspiring actor? Are you an actor in need of a resume booster? Are you wondering what goes into the acting process? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, this just may be the workshop for you! Join our founder, Katrina Syrris, as she explores her process, and gives you tips and tricks to develop a one-of-a-kind character for your next endeavor! Choose from two sessions: Friday, November 8th, 8-9pm, or 9:30-10:30pm. Sponsored by Blue Box Cafe! Enjoy a variety of drinks and food to accompany our workshop. $10 donation (or more) collected at the door.

Still Life Drawing Workshop Side Street Studio Arts’ Winter Workshop Series presents a Still Life Drawing Workshop with John E French. In this guided drawing class, we’ll study composition, measuring and proportion, lighting and value from a still life. The workshop is Sunday, November 17, 2-4pm in the Lab at Side Street Studio Arts, 13 S. Spring Street in downtown Elgin. Cost is $10 per person, and pre-registration is required, with limited space available. For ages 12+. To register, got to www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/ winter-workshop-series

Violin Master Class Adele Anthony, violin, will present a free masterclass on Saturday, November 2 from 10am to 12pm at the Gail Borden Public Library. The event, sponsored by S.E. Ainsworth & Family, and a project of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) and the Gail Borden Public Library, is free and open to the public. Musicians participating in the class are violinists Stella Childs, performing Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Adagio by J.S. Bach; Ella Saptura, playing Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Movement 1 by Camille Saint-Saëns and Annaliesa Caswell, performing Concerto No. 1, Movement 1 by Niccolo Paganini. The masterclass is part of educational programming offered by the ESO during the Classic Series concert weeks. Adele Anthony was born in Singapore as the daughter of Alphonse Jivaras Anthony, the founding concertmaster of the SSO. At age 13, in 1984, Anthony was the youngest winner of the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition, (now known as the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards), performing the Violin Concerto by Jean Sibelius with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. She was later the winner of the 1996 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition.

Listeners Club At 1 pm in the Meadows Rooms at the Gail Borden Public Library, music lecturer and composer Jim Kendros will discuss

the ESO’s upcoming concert Bolero: Chabrier, Edwards & Ravel during the free Listeners Club. Music Director Andrew Grams will give a pre-concert chat before the Nov. 2-3 concerts that feature Chabrier’s España, Edwards’ Maninyas Violin Concerto, Ravel’s Mother Goose ballet and Ravel’s Bolero. These programs are part of the ESO’s goal to enrich, enlighten and entertain.

Drop-in Arts Education Side Street Studio Arts’ dropin programs are excellent for art makers of all ages and experience levels. Participants work with a variety of artist educators, exploring different mediums in each session. From sculpture and improv comedy to painting and dance, Drop-In Small Wonders is two full hours of playful and creative arts exploration for ages 5-12, upstairs in the Theater at 15 1/2 Ziegler Court. It happens monthly, every First Friday, 4:15-6:15pm and Second Saturday, 1-3pm, for a $5 donation at the door. Kids should “dress for a mess” and parents must sign their student in and out when dropping off and picking up. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early. First Fridays in the Lab are great for the whole family. Join in on various monthly projects, explore the Lab’s art-making equipment, or bring your own artistic projects to work on in a group environment, from 6-9pm at 13 S. Spring Street. $5 donation per person at the door. The Weekly Drop-In Lab for grades 7-12 is an opportunity for older student artists to explore new artistic mediums, work on their personal creative pursuits with mentorship from professional artist educators, and cultivate their artistic voice. These sessions are held Thursdays from 4-6pm in the Lab and Theater, for a $5 donation. For more information on these and many other programs, go to sidestreetstudioarts.org, email sidestreetstudioarts@gmail.com or call (847) 429-2276.

Directors’ Panel Are you an aspiring director? Or a director who would like to gain new perspective on your

craft and some helpful insights? If so, join us for our Directors’ Panel, featuring three remarkable directors from our own Fox Valley! Moderated by Katrina Syrris, these experienced directors will answer questions that get to the heart of what it means to be a director, the responsibilities involved, the challenges you will encounter and overcome, and the fulfilling reward of directing a show and bringing out the best in your actors and technical team. Featured Panelists include Larry Boller of Steel Beam Theatre and the Independent Players; Madeline Franklin of Fremont Street Theater Company; and Sean Hargadon of Janus Theatre Company.

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Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop For this workshop we will have some Polaroid films and cameras on hand, but supply will be limited. If you wish to participate, it may be a good idea to bring a new or vintage Polaroid camera. Polaroid and Polaroid Originals film will work for this workshop *Fujifilm Instax cameras and photos will NOT work with this process as the emulsion used is different.* You will learn how to transfer Polaroid images onto paper, fabric, wood, etc. Some paper will be on hand, but if you want to bring other material like fabric or wood to use, then do so. This process is mostly clean,

but you will be using water, and there is the potential for a little mess so please dress accordingly or bring an apron. For more information on the exhibit, Polawalk or workshop, email sidestreetstudioarts@ gmail.com, or call (847) 429-2276.

This event is offered FREE to the public on Thursday, November 14th at 7pm, at 164 Division Street, Suite 609 in downtown Elgin. Free parking is available in the public lot at the corner of Division and Douglas, on the street or in the parking deck at Chicago and Spring Streets. RSVP on our Facebook Event Page or email info@goodlycreatures.com. For more information, go to www.goodlycreatures.com/ directors-panel. Call for questions, concerns, and additional accommodations: (224) 4650451.

Instant Film Exhibit and Polawalk “Before My Eyes” is a group exhibition organized by Brian Garbrecht displaying artworks created using instant film photography. The exhibit runs November 1-30th at Side Street Studio Arts Gallery, 15 Ziegler Court in downtown Elgin. Admission is free during gallery hours. The opening reception is November 1st, 6-8pm. $5 donation. A Polawalk and Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at noon. The Polawalk and Workshop will be led by artist Brian Garbrecht.

Polawalk This is a walk around Elgin taking photos using Instant Film Cameras and Instant Film. Some cameras and film will be on hand, but in limited supply, so if possible please bring a camera and some film. Cameras and film that can be found at stores are Fujifilm Instax, and Polaroid Originals. If you want to look for an old Polaroid camera, thrift stores and antique stores are a great place to look, as well as eBay and Facebook Marketplace. For vintage cameras, you will want cameras that take 600, SX-70, or Spectra films, as these are still abundantly available by Polaroid Originals. If you buy a new Polaroid Originals I-Type camera, you can only use I-Type film in these cameras. Fujifilm Instax, and Polaroid Originals cameras and film can be found online from Amazon, B&H Photo, us.polaroidoriginals.com. In stores, you can find cameras and film at Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Urban Outfitters, and more.

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Fri.Nov.1 Drop-In Small Wonders From sculpture and improv comedy to painting and dance, Drop-In Small Wonders is two full hours of playful and creative arts exploration for ages 5-12, upstairs in the Theater. Kids should “dress for a mess” and parents must sign their student in and out when dropping off and picking up. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early. 4.15p-6.15p, Side Street Studio Arts Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation First Fridays in the Lab First Fridays in the Lab are great for the whole family. Join in on various monthly projects, explore the Lab’s art-making equipment, or bring your own artistic projects to work on in a group environment. 6p-9p, Side Street

Studio Arts Lab, 13 S. Spring Street 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation

Sat.Nov.2 Polawalk and Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop The Polawalk is a walk around Elgin taking photos using Instant Film Cameras and Instant Film. Some cameras and film will be on hand, but in limited supply, so if possible please bring a camera and some film. For the workshop, we will have some Polaroid films and cameras on hand, but supply will be limited. If you wish to participate, it may be a good idea to bring a new or vintage Polaroid camera. Polaroid and Polaroid Originals film will work for this workshop *Fujifilm Instax cameras and photos will NOT work with this process as the emulsion

23 used is different.* You will learn how to transfer Polaroid images onto paper, fabric, wood, etc. Some paper will be on hand, but if you want to bring other material like fabric or wood to use, then do so. This process is mostly clean, but you will be using water, and there is the potential for a little mess so please dress accordingly or bring an apron. 12p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. Donations welcomed

Mon.Nov.4 Alcohol Ink Create beautiful artwork using alcohol ink! R 2p-4p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Alcohol Ink See above. 5p-7p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Tue.Nov.5 Logo Design Workshop Use Photoshop to create your own logos. 6p-8p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Nov.6 Lounge Pants - Measurement, Pattern Layout and Cutting Contact Instructor Chris Dahl from Sewing 4 Fun for your supply list and to reserve a machine if needed. 847-345-0979 or sewing4funwithchris@gmail.com 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Creative Crew Help us create works of art for Studio 270. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Writing Club: Fractured Fairy Tales Calling all young writers! Each month explore a new writing theme. Writers will create their own worlds, stories, and characters. Registration is required. Program will be held in the Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. 5p-5.45p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Nov.7 Weekly Drop-In Lab for Teens The Weekly Drop-In Lab for grades 7-12 is an opportunity for older student artists to explore new artistic mediums, work on their personal creative pursuits with mentorship from professional artist educators, and cultivate their artistic voice. 4p-6p, Side Street Studio Arts Lab, 13 S. Spring Street 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation

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writers to share what you’re writing and help you through the creative writing process. 4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Make Your Own Beats: Intro to Garage Band for Grades 6-8 Learn how to use a MIDI controller and Garage Band software to create original beats for your music. Please register. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Nov.13 shop See above. 9.30p-10.30p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures.com. $10 donation

Sat.Nov.9 Ballet Lesson with Alma Dance School Take a ballet lesson with real dancers! Learn how to plie, leap, and point your toes. After the lesson, take a sneak peek of Alma Dance Theater’s annual Nutcracker. Lesson begins at 10am, performance at 10:40am. Please note: the performance will include the professionals only, not the child participants. Best for ages six and up; all family members are welcome for the performance. Caregivers are welcome to observe lesson. Registered. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info General Auditions Goodly Creatures is preparing for our next season of shows. In the meantime, mark your calendars for November 9th! We will host season generals from 12pm to 5pm by appointment. See a complete description of this event on page 21 of this edition of BRAVO Magazine. 12p, Goodly Creatures, 164 Division Street, Suite 609 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures.com Drop-In Small Wonders See 11/1. 1p3p, Side Street Studio Arts Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation Knotty-Do-It-All tool Demonstration Take your frustration out of Macrame with this tool demonstration. 1p-3p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Mon.Nov.11 Sew Much Fun Come learn how to hand sew simple projects. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Lounge Pants - Constructing Pants, and Finishing Techniques Contact Instructor Chris Dahl from Sewing 4 Fun for your supply list and to reserve a machine if needed. 847-345-0979 or sewing4funwithchris@gmail.com 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Thu.Nov.14 Creativity Corner See 11/7. 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Weekly Drop-In Lab for Teens See 11/7. 4p-6p, Side Street Studio Arts Lab, 13 S. Spring Street 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation Teen Writers & Artist Project Teen Writers and Artists Project (T-WAAP) presents Wordplay, an open mic series for young poets, writers, musicians, rappers, storytellers, comedians, etc.! The night begins at 6pm with a writing workshop led by one of our teaching-artists, followed by the open mic at 7pm. Anyone can participate!* At 8pm, following the open mic, is a full set from a featured artist. Come get inspired and speak your truth! 6p-8.30p, GBPL Studio 270 Stage & Screen, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Genealogy Writers Group Learn from others with a similar interest in writing their families’ history. 6.30p8p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Directors Panel Are you an aspiring director? Or a director who would like to gain new perspective on your craft and some helpful insights? If so, join us for our Directors’ Panel, featuring three remarkable directors from our own Fox Valley! Moderated by Katrina Syrris, these experienced directors will answer questions that get to the heart of what it means to be a director, the responsibilities involved, the challenges you will encounter and overcome, and the fulfilling reward of directing a show and bringing out

the best in your actors and technical team.Featured Panelists include Larry Boller of Steel Beam Theatre and the Independent Players; Madeline Franklin of Fremont Street Theater Company; and Sean Hargadon of Janus Theatre Company. 7p, Goodly Creatures, 164 Division Street, Suite 609 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures. com. Free Elgin 360 Photography Club: Holiday Season Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to learn, share, teach and photograph life in all of its 360-degree glory. Join us for a free presentation and discussion on a variety of photography topics. No experience necessary. Bring your camera if you have specific questions about your gear. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Sat.Nov.16 Drawing Adventures Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology presents Drawing Adventures, a fun new monthly program for aspiring artists. Students will learn basic drawing skills while completing drawings of interesting animals and natural subjects. For November’s drawing class, kids will draw the Elgin Public Museum’s iconic Giant Irish Deer that hangs over our gift shop! We will look at the deer, talk about its natural history, and break it down into shapes to create our finished drawings! $10 per person includes all needed supplies. These lessons are for children 1st grade and older, so bring the whole family! Advance registration is required; call the museum to reserve your space. Maximum of 20 students per session. 11a-12p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org Bring a rock, paint a rock, and give thanks! Carmen and Nadine kindness rock artists from ROCKIN’ ELGIN will be here to help inspire and share their artistic ideas. 1p-3p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Sun.Nov.17 Still Life Drawing Workshop Side Street Studio Arts’ Winter Workshop Series presents a Still Life Drawing Workshop with John E French. In this guided drawing class, we’ll study composition, measuring and proportion, lighting and value from a still life. For ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 2p-4p, Side Street Studio Arts Lab, 13 S. Spring Street 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $10

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5.11 Studio 270 Digital Media Lab Workshop Tuesday, November 19 Digital Distribution: The New Music Industry Learn how to distribute your music in today’s digital environment. Tuesday, November 26 Audio Lab: Learn how to produce your own beats and how to promote them. Tuesday, December 3rd Photo Lab: Learn how to use lighting effects in Photoshop. Tuesday, December 17 Video Lab: Learn how to edit your videos using lighting effects. 6p-7p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Crochet Club Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info

Wed.Nov.20 Signs by Caitlin Wood Sign Workshop Grab a friend or two and join us for a DIY Wood Sign Workshop at Rosie O’hare’s Public House in East Dundee Illinois Signs by Caitlin offers over 350 design options to choose from or request a custom design!Seating is Limited and Registration is required. Price includes all materials and instruction. 6p-8p, Rosie O’Hare’s Public House, 702 Water Street, East Dundee signsbycaitlin. com. $65

Thu.Nov.21 Creativity Corner See 11/7. 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Crafting for a Cause Make a craft to give to someone in need 4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Weekly Drop-In Lab for Teens See 11/7. 4p-6p, Side Street Studio Arts Lab, 13 S. Spring Street 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation Kids Explore: Calder Mobiles Learn about American sculptor, Alexan-

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847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No Cover Elgin Symphony Orchestra ~ Inside The Music with Andrew Grams Andrew Grams and the ESO explore Ravel’s Mother Goose ballet at this casual & relaxed event. See p. 21 in this issue of BRAVO. 7.30p-9.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org

der Calder, and design your own hanging mobile. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Sat.Nov.23 Corn Husk Dolls for Thanksgiving Make unique corn husk dolls to celebrate Thanksgiving. All supplies are provided. 1p-3p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Sun.Nov.24 Kitty Toys Workshop Side Street Studio Arts’ Winter Workshop Series presents: Kitty Toys Workshop for the Crazy Cat Person w/ Erin Cramer. Make cute cat nip toys for your favorite kitty! Fun for the whole family. Ages 10+, online registration required. 2p-5p, Side Street Studio Arts Gallery, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $20

Mon.Nov.25 Writers on the Fox This writer’s peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. No registration. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Nov.26 Studio 270 Digital Media Lab Workshop See 11/19. 6p-7p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Nov.28 Weekly Drop-In Lab for Teens See 11/7. 4p-6p, Side Street Studio Arts Lab, 13 S. Spring Street 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation

Fri.Nov.1 Elgin Partnership for Early Learning Fall Collaboration Meeting Please join Elgin Partnership for Early Learning for our collaboration meeting. Dr. Cristina Pacione-Zayas from the Erikson Institute will present the Risk and Reach data for Kane County. **What do we know about Elgin’s kindergarteners? **How is Elgin supporting our earliest learners? Erikson will share the new Illinois Risk and Reach Report highlighting local data related to risk factors and existing community resources. Peggy Ondera, Director of U-46 Early Learners Initiatives, will share the just released kindergarten readiness (KIDS) data. We will work together to identify what actions we can take individually and as an organization to close the gaps. Together We Can! Doors open at 9:00 am and program will begin at 9:30 am. 9a-12p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays - Coco Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly, casual setting. Chatting and snacks from home are welcome. This program welcomes people of all abilities. Please contact the library one week in advance if you need accommodations. No registration. Movies This November: 1st - Coco (2017, PG); 8th - More Than Honey (2012, K); 15th - Tales of the Night (English Dubbed, 2011, NR); 22nd - A dog’s Journey (2019, PG); 29th - Bill Nye: The Science Guy (2017, K). 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info “Before My Eyes” Opening Reception Artists’ opening reception for Before My Eyes, an instant film exhibit. See full description on p. 22. 6p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $5 donation Jacquelyn Miller Jacquelyn Miller sings to jazz, soul, and rock & roll hits. Between Jacquelyn’s alluring vocals and Martini Room’s fabulous cocktails, you’re in for a treat! 7p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street

First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions November is here, and so is the calm before the chaotic holiday storm. Come on in, sit back, relax and prepare to laugh! 100% clean. 99.27% hilarious. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom’s improvisers take audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! GreenRoom Productions, a semi-professional ensemble-based theatre company that specializes in improvisation, produces a full season of shows each year including musicals, plays, improv, and original sketch comedy. With competing improv teams, improvised songs, audience members on stage, & tons of energy, these family-friendly shows are ones you won’t soon forget. Oh, & did we mention there’s live music & a cash bar? Don’t miss a fun & exciting evening out! Catch First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Production shown in The Hemmens’ one of a kind 200-seat Cabaret Theater in the Round! ATM in Lobby. See our interview with Artistic Director Dave Hunter on p. 18 of this issue of BRAVO. 8p-9.45p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 greenroomimprov.com

5.11 org@gmail.com, mirpa.org. Free Pumpkin Composting Event The City of Elgin will offer residents an opportunity to compost their pumpkins with a collection event on Saturday, November 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot located at the southwest corner of Grove Avenue and Kimball Street in Elgin.Elgin is among many communities participating in the free, one-day annual collection event. This is the fourth pumpkin collection event for Elgin. Each year, the Elgin Sustainability Commission has sponsored the event to help educate attendees on the value of composting.Volunteers will be available to help transfer pumpkins from vehicles to the collection container. Participants also have the option to smash their pumpkins. Pumpkins and other gourds will be accepted, and all decorations and candles must be removed.New this year, the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin (DNA) is teaming up with the City to bring food vendors to the event. Bida Baking and Cafe Revive will on site selling baked goods and warm drinks. Seating will also be provided for those wishing to enjoy a snack. The DNA will be available to provide attendees with downtown Elgin information. 9a-12p, Downtown Elgin, Kimball Street at Grove Avenue 311. Free Pronunciation Strategies for English Learners/Estrategias de pronunciacion para estudiantes de ingles Improved pronunciation can help grow confidence, make communication more effective and possibly lead to a better job.In this 5-week course participants will understand and practice the sounds of English, take part in exercises focused on listening and speaking, and have access to online resources to use in class and at home. Recommended for learners who can follow basic instructions in English. Please register. Mejorar la pronunciacion puede aumentar la auto-confianza, ayudar a tener comunicaciones mas efectivas, y puede resultar en un mejor trabajo. En este curso de 5 semanas los participantes entenderan y practicaran los sonidos

Sat.Nov.2 Coffee & Cars with MiRPA Join fellow auto enthusiasts for Coffee & Cars with the Midwest Racing Preservation Association. Our monthly casual cruise in & meet up offers an opportunity to see vehicles of interest, talk shop and bench race with fellow car people, and take a few laps around our Meadowdale International Raceways-inspired slot car track! 9a-12p, MiRPA, 300 Jandus #109, Cary IL 60013 847-421-2891 mirpa.

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del ingles, haran ejercicios enfocados en escuchar y hablar, y tendran acceso a recursos electronicos para usar en la clase y en casa. Recomendado para estudiantes que pueden seguir instrucciones basicas en ingles. Favor de inscribirse. 9.30a-12.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Crocker Theater Project Work Day Thank you to all who came out for our last work day. We moved over 3,000 bricks in just a few hours. We estimate we are at nearly 1/3 of the way done moving the facade. Once the bricks are moved we will start to analyze and categorize the terra-cotta pieces. 10a-2p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.347.6957 michael@mczimmer.com ESO Violin Masterclass w/Adele Anthony Watch & learn as artist Adele Anthony works one-on-one and critiques talented local music students. See p. 21 in this edition of BRAVO. 10a-12p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Vintage Holiday Open House Please join Midwest Retro as we kick off the Holiday Season with a festive Vintage Holiday Open House. You’ll find beautiful displays of unique holiday décor, cool gifts for all your cool people and of course, curated vintage farmhouse, cottage and industrial home decor. Refreshments, inspiration and some fun surprises will be served as well! We look forward to seeing you! 10a5p, Midwest Retro, 207 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee 847.844.0848 midwestretro.com Story Hour: Mouse Longtime Educator Marge Fox will teach and read a story to kids about this month’s topic: mice! No registration required. 11a-2p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. Free

Tiempo de Practica Salones abiertos con asistencia individual en espanol. No tienes que registrate para pasar y recibir ayuda. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit 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! R 1p-2p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info Lo basico de aparatos moviles Aprenda lo basico de aparatos moviles como Samsung y IPhone. 1.30p3p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12 Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, Sailor Moon, and more! Watch anime, share fan art, and enjoy Japanese snacks. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome - feel free to invite a friend! 2p-3.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 10 and Cub Scout Pack 1855 are holding our annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser. There will be door prize drawings every 30 minutes, as well as a silent auction and raffle throughout the night. Boy Scout Troop 10 will be preparing and serving the food. Cub Scouts from Pack 1855 will be bussing tables and greeting our guests at the door. Please come out tonight to this family friendly event to enjoy a good meal and to support our Scouting organization. The event is sponsored by the Izaak Walton League of America, Elgin Charter. 5p, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue 847.741.0038. $6 individual, $20 family Elgin History Museum Benefit and Silent Auction featuring the portrayal of Carry Nation Enjoy the performance of Ellie Carlson as Carry Nation, The Original Barroom Smasher. Afterwards enjoy dinner and a silent auction to benefit the History Museum. See p. 10 in this issue of

BRAVO. 6p-12p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org 1920’s Murder Mystery Party TopAct Events presents a special suspense-filled evening of surprise, murder, & martinis! Come join us for an unforgettable murder mystery party at Martini Room, a hip and vibrant lounge located in the heart of downtown Elgin. It’s the 1920s and the Mob is at it once again, with the shocking murder of the top crime boss in Chicago. You are a guest of the party and must solve the mystery before more chaos breaks out! This event is improv-inspired, where you will get to play the role of a suspect, detective, or witness while mixing and mingling with others. Prior to the event, we will send guests their assigned character sketch along with an invitation, instructions, summary, and secret password for entry to the speakeasy themed lounge. We encourage having a blast getting into character and dressing in 1920s themed attire. Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, prize giveaways, photography to capture your memories, all murder mystery materials including a character sketch. Cash bar. Doors open 6pm. 21+ only. 6.30p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. $45 Puddle of Mudd With Mick Blankenship and Man The Mighty. 6.30p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $30-48 Elgin Symphony Orchestra ~ Bolero! Chabrier, Edwards & Rave Music Director Andrew Grams along with violinist Adele Anthony and the ESO are excited to perform Bolero! Chabrier, Edwards, & Ravel. With hearts and ears open to life’s dance, these composers found inspiration from other countries, nature, and even children’s bedtime stories. This remarkable journey of music, culture, and fantasy will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the world around you. See p. 8 in this issue of BRAVO. 7.30p-9.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org

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Sun.Nov.3 Vintage Holiday Open House See 11/2. 10a-5p, Midwest Retro, 207 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee 847.844.0848 midwestretro.com Elgin Symphony Orchestra ~ Bolero! Chabrier, Edwards & Rave See 11/2. 2.30p-4.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org Trapt With Saliva, Tantric and Veilside. 6.30p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $30-48

Mon.Nov.4 MS Excel Basics Learn how Excel’s cells, worksheets & workbooks easily allow users to manipulate, calculate, and format numbers and other types of data. 11a-12.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe Conversation Group/ Cafe en Espanol : grupo de conversacion Participantes de nivel intermedio practicaran respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en espanol con fluidez y hablando con gente que habla espanol como primer idioma. Dirigido por Pita Betancourt y Nohora Chacon.Intermediate-level participants will practice structured and spontaneous conversations in Spanish. Participants also will learn vocabulary. Led by Pita Betancourt and Nohora Chacon. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes Grades K-8. Students who need help with homework assignments can drop by to meet one-on-one with a volunteer. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Bilingual STEAM Program Volunteer Enjoy working with kids? We are looking for teen volunteers to assist with

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Wonderful Ones 15 minutes of short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and a music movement activity with a parent or caregiver followed by a 15-minute play period. Please register. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

youth STEAM programs. Must speak Spanish. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Drop-In STEAM for K-5 Join us in the KidSpace Creation Station as we use our curiosity, imagination, and creativity to explore, collaborate and take risks through STEAM activities. The project will change each month. 4.30p-6p, GBPL Youth Center - Creation Station, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Pet Photos with Santa Have your furry family pictures taken with Santa and support Elgin pet families in need! The event is free for Elgin residents, but support is appreciated. Digital copies of photos will be provided after the event. We are collecting pet supplies for pets in need and local rescues. Items needed: Pet food, collars, beds, toys, treats, chew bones, leashes, pet houses, tie outs, food/water dishes. 5p-9p, Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Ave 311 cityofelgin.org Preschoolers Explore Calling all preschoolers! This drop-in storytime combines stories and songs with hands-on exploratory learning. Discover and create while building language and literacy skills. Everyone will read, sing, write, talk and play at this energetic program. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. No registration. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Spanish-speaking Citizens Police Academy Las registraciones estan abiertas para nuestra Academia de Policia en Espanol! Esta clase sera presentada en Espanol Fechas: Lunes 21 y 28 de Octubre 4 y 11 de Noviembre. La clase se reunira de 6 - 9 p.m. Los oficiales Gutierrez y Ramirez estaran a cargo - Esperamos verlos ahi! *****Registration is open for our Spanish Citizens Police Academy! This class is presented in Spanish on Mondays, October 21, 28 and November 4, and 11, 2019. Class meets from 6-9 p.m. Officer Gutierrez and Ramirez are leading - we hope to see you there! 6p-9p, Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Ave. 311

Poetry Writers Workshop Come share your love of poetry! This is a group for local poets to share what they have written. Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and songwriter, will facilitate. No registration. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info RESCHEDULED, DATE TBD Online Reputation Management - Reviews and Star Ratings What are your potential customers going to see first: your web site or your profile on one of the many online customer review and star rating portals? If you haven’t asked yourself that question yet, you are far behind your competition. Online reviews have become extremely important for customer and prospects. They influence decisions about who we do business with and where we spend our money. Star ratings follow you everywhere online. Join us for a seminar that will guide you through the process of managing your customer reviews. We will analyze best practices and ways to maximize your online ratings. We will discuss online reputation management as integral part of your existing marketing plan. Please register. Partner: SCORE Fox Valley 6.30p-8p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Joel Sheesley: A Fox River Testimony Wheaton artist Joel Sheesley is working with The Conservation Foundation’s Fox River Initiative, an environmental education and outreach program about the Fox River and the Fox Valley. Through A Fox River Testimony art exhibit, the foundation hopes to broaden interest in the health of the Fox River by appealing to the river’s esthetic value. Joel is painting Fox River landscapes from West Dundee, IL in the north all the way down to Ottawa, IL where the Fox joins the Illinois River. At this program, Joel will discuss the details of how he creates the beautiful paintings of the Fox River on display at the Elgin History Museum from September 13-November 15. 7p-8p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Meditation Please join us for a free, non-denominational, candlelight meditation in our beautiful, historic, stained-glass sanctuary. A regular meditation practice has so many benefits: increase positivity, happiness, energy, calmness; reduce stress, anxiety, depression, anger, confu-

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sion; improve concentration, focus, self-awareness, clarity; decrease pain, inflammation, heart rate, blood pressure. Donations welcomed and encouraged. 7p-7.30p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 630.886.8823 fcc-elgin.org Planning & Zoning Commission 7p8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Preschoolers Explore See above. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Nov.5 Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society - Lineage Societies Monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society with the program Lineage Societies: What are they? Why would I join one? How do I join? Kimberly Nagy will present “Lineage Societies: What Are They? Why Would I Join One? How do I Join? Kim will give an overview of the various societies and show you how joining a lineage society can improve your research, preserve cultural treasures, and honor your ancestors. 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 lecture- both are reflected in her work as a professional genealogist. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 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. R 9.30a-10.30a, GBPL In The Community at Restaurant, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See above. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! Families are invited to share stories, rhymes, and musical activities together. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL

Indie rock music lineup to appear November 2nd at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court in downtown Elgin, 6:30 pm. $5 donation.

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help Help with your resume, cover letter, completing online Drop in for assistance with your resume, cover letter, online applications, and more. Presented in partnership with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment. For more information, call 630-8448768. 1p-4p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 1p-2p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club Everyone is invited to hone their chess skills. Beginners are welcome. Intermediate or Advanced players can play opponents or work on chess puzzles. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Elgin Property Maintenance Board of Appeals 5p-6p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Robot Building Showcase Discover how to assemble and code robots using Robotis kits. Then, learn about upcoming classes to further your robotics education. 5p-6.30p, GBPL Lobby - Gateway Entry, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info QuickBooks Series Learn how QuickBooks desktop accounting software allows users to manage their company finances by, adding items, working with customers & vendors, and running reports. This series utilizes the 2018 Desktop Premier version. 11/5

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November 2019 - Basics; 11/12 - Working with Items; 11/19 - All About Customers; No class on 11/26; 12/3 - All About Vendors; 12/10 - Wrap Up & Reports. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos 20 minutes of stories, interactive fingerplays and large-muscle activities followed by 10 minutes of open play. Please register. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Beginnings of Faith Traditions Become enlightened on how various world faiths began. Join a diverse group of knowledgeable presenters on a panel discussion followed by a Q & A. Light refreshment will be served. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien ingles/ English Conversation Group Practica conversar en ingles, mejora tu pronunciacion y adquiera confianza con un tutor de Literacy Connection. No necesita registrarse. Practice having everyday conversations in English, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence with a tutor from the Literacy Connection. No registration. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Human Relations Commission 6.30p-7.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org All Things Apple Group Are you looking for the ultimate users manual for all things Apple? Join our group and bring any or all of your Apple devices to learn, share and help each other with Apple devices. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Heritage Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Meeting On the first Tuesday of the odd numbered months at 7:00 p.m., the police department hosts a meeting for Block Captains. The meetings are held in the North Community Room, or the Training Room. 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 151 Douglas Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org

Wed.Nov.6 Terrific Twos See 11/5. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rep. Moeller Diabetes Awareness In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Representative Anna Moeller will be hosting a free diabetes screening on Wednesday, November 6, from 10 am to noon. Health care

professionals will be on hand to provide blood glucose screening. With this minor screening it will determine if any further diagnosis is needed by your family doctor. 10a-12p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

School Dist. U-46 STEM EXPO Kickoff Students and families will investigate science to prepare for the U-46 STEM Expo in February, 2020. 5.30p-7p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Terrific Twos See 11/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Go Bilingual Conversation Group to learn English and Spanish /Grupo de Futuro Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicaran con otras personas que hablan espanol o ingles como primer idioma. Dirigido por la maestra Betty Martinez. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish speakers. Led by Betty Martinez. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue

Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/5. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 11/4. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Elgin Liquor Commission 4.30p-5p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org STEAM: Attract & Repel Exploring items that have a drive to force back or do they unite and adhere? R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info City Council Meeting 5p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

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BRAVO 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Two Rivers : Education without Borders/ Educacisin Fronteras Workshop for parents and guardians to navigate family life. In English and Spanish. In association with Two Rivers Head Start. / Talleres para ayudar a padres y guardianes a navegar la vida familiar. En ingles y espanol . En asociacion con Two Rivers Head Start. 10a-11a, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime !30 minutos de cuentos, musica, rimas, manualidades y mucho mas para el disfrute de toda la familia! No necesita registrarse. Families who speak or are learning Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs together at our Spanish-language storytime. This is also a great opportunity for children in the Dual-Language Program to practice using Spanish outside the classroom. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) Meeting Elgin’s Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) is a not-for-profit organization boasting more than 70 members who support the department through volunteerism and fundraising. CPAAA members are department ambassadors for the police department. Upon successful completion of the Citizens Polic Academy, graduates may apply to become members of CPAAA.The alumni group meets bimonthly for continuing education, which includes presentations from the FBI, Secret Service, the Illinois State Police along with various departmental units. For more information, contact Community Relations / Crime Prevention. 7p-9p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 311 cityofelgin.org Walking Book Club Join the Walking Book Club for a 45-minute walk, followed by a 45-minute book discussion. November 2019: Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. 7p-8.30p, GBPL In The Community at Rec Center, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Nov.7 Device Advice Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smartphone, or other device. Bring your questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 10.30a-11a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Preschool Explorers Calling all preschoolers! This drop-in storytime combines stories and songs with hands-on exploratory learning. Discover and create while building language and literacy skills. Everyone will read, sing, write, talk and play at this energetic program. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. No registration. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Publisher Basics Learn how to navigate and work with basic Publisher templates to create quick projects like flyers, greeting cards, calendars, and more. 11a-12.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homeschool Kids Explore: Homemade Instruments Make your own instrument using common household items. Get ready to rock and roll! 2p3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Stacey Weidner 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner Come hear a story and have fun through crafts, games, experiments and more! For Ages 6 to 12. 11-07-19 - Domino Day! 11-14-19 Football for All! 11-21-19 Gobble Up Some Fun! 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Adult Sign Language Join Mrs. Potts as we learn American Sign Language and increase our awareness, knowledge and respect of deaf culture. R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Kids Explore: Homemade Instruments Make your own instrument using common household items. Get

ready to rock and roll! 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad Help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other library related projects. 5p-7p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info School District U-46 STEM Expo Kick-Off Families. Engage in cutting-edge technologies that will blow your mind, experiment with next-generation science and check out live chemistry and physics demonstrations. 5.30p-7p, GBPL Rakow Branch , 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Illinois Cannabis Legalization & Community Impact: A Community Conversation Join us for a community conversation about the legalization of cannabis in Illinois, as well as the community impact. This event will include information regarding the legal purchase, transportation and possession of cannabis, how agencies will approach youth prevention, what community prevention resources are available, as well as Kane County statistics regarding use and treatment. There will be discussions about traffic and DUI laws, EPD and panel Q&A sessions, and more. This is free and open to the public. 6p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 311 cityofelgin.org Baby Rhyme Time Singing, clapping, simple stories and playtime at this 1/2 hour program.Please register. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacipara la Ciudadania / Citizenship Conversation Group ?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 necesita inscribirse. 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 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Informational Seminar: Expungement & Sealing of Criminal Records Kane County Circuit Court Clerk and attorney Tom Hartwell will discuss criminal record sealing and expungement based on Illinois’ new recreational marijuana legislation. 6.30p8p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove

5.11 Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Wizard of Oz Take an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road to the magical land of Oz! 7p, Westminster Christian School, 2700 W. Highland Avenue 847.695.0310 westminsterchristian.tix.com. $7-8 and up

Fri.Nov.8 Baby Rhyme Time See 11/7. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Christian Youth Theatre presents Aladdin Jr. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. However, Aladdin soon finds that the evil Jafar has other plans for the lamp and Princess Jasmine. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for audiences! $13-17. 10a-1.30a, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.516.2298 cytchicago.org Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays - More Than Honey See 11/1. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Coffee with a Cop The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. This is achieved by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and getting to know the officers in your neighborhood. 11a-2p, Las Gorditas de Don Angel, 165 E Highland Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org Medicare 101 Join us for an overview of Medicare and how it works. Tom Perrucci from Premier Medicare

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November 2019 Benefits will review Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost saving strategies. Please register. 11a-12p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info District 211 Battle of the Bands 4p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $10 at the door Science Night: Legomania! BYOL (Bring Your Own Legos) and make whatever you like, in the magical atmosphere of Elgin Public Museum! We will also take a look at the history of Legos, and how they came to be the most popular building “toy” in history! Members free. 6p-8p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum. org. $2 Christian Youth Theatre presents Aladdin Jr. See above. 7p-9.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.516.2298 cytchicago. org columbinus A meeting of fact and fiction, columbinus explores the events surrounding the 1999 school shooting at Columbine High School. The drama weaves together the words of parents, survivors, and community leaders as well as police evidence, bringing to light the dark recesses of American adolescence. Each performance will include a post-show discussion with the audience led by knowledgeable professionals including counselors, law enforcement, and school administrators. Caution: contains thematic elements of violence, sexuality, death and strong language. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $9-11 Lean on Me Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale Jones return to our Blizzard Theatre! Fellow PBS television favorites (Under the Streetlamp) and former Jersey Boys co-stars Ingersoll and Jones reunite on stage for this inspiring evening of rock anthems. The two pals will treat the audience to musical hits by The Everly Brothers, The Righteous Brothers, The Beatles, and many more. Presented by Michael Ingersoll’s Artists Lounge Live. Additional pre-show available for $29 more. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $36

Sat.Nov.9 Pronunciation Strategies for English Learners/Estrategias de pronunciacion para estudiantes de ingles See 11/2. 9.30a-12.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Children’s Toolkit for Life: Grati-

tude Therapist and educator, Casarah Stark, M.A., M.Sc., will share with kids that gratitude is good for our minds and bodies through a fun activity. R 10a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Holiday Open House Holiday decor, vintage, farmhouse, primitives, pop culture, industrial style, repurposed furniture, clothing and jewelry on display. Refreshments and holiday cheer! Live music by the Jonnie Matt Duo from Noon to 3pm. 10a-5p, State Street Market Shops, 701 N. State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshopselgin.com. Free The Nutcracker Performance Take a sneak peek of Alma Dance Theater’s annual Nutcracker! This holiday tradition is a wonderful ballet for all ages. Dancers from Alma Dance School will help share the magic of this production with you and your family. The full-length performance will be held at Elgin Community College on December 16th & 17th. Drop-in. 10.45a-11a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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St. Mary’s FUNDrive Donate your used clothes, shoes and more! Please visit https://fundrive.savers.com/e/stmarysfundrive for a list of acceptable items and to pledge how many bags you may plan to bring that day! (We have to plan ahead and determine what size truck to get.) Fall is the perfect time to go through clothes from summer and purge what you may not need in preparation for a cozy winter. Please save anything you would normally donate to Goodwill and bring to us on Saturday, November 9th from 12PM-3PM to the school parking lot! A group of volunteers will help you transfer your items to our truck! This fundraiser costs nothing, just your

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unwanted stuff that you would be getting rid of anyway! All soft donations (Clothes, sheets, towels, etc.) are to be brought in garbage or contractor bags. Hard donations (old coffee pots, toasters, etc.) can be brought in a box. If you don’t have a box, bring your items anyway and we will supply the box for you. This entire process will cost less than 5 minutes of your time, and will help fund NEW SCIENCE CURRICULUM for St. Mary’s!!! Please click the link to pledge how many bags you intend to bring. Thank you in advance, WE APPRECIATE YOU! 12p, St. Mary Catholic School, 103 S. Gifford Street 847.695.6609 stmaryschoolelgin.org Tiempo de Practica See 11/2. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Young Peacemaker Chicago We teach life skills! Meditation, mindfulness, EFT/Tapping, conflict resolution, anger awareness, growth mindset, Earth care, Random Acts of Kindness, compassion, empathy, gratitude, peacemaking, outreach, creativity and self-care. All classes include story time, lesson, craft, nutritious dinner, games and open gym. We are a nondenominational non-profit groupo. All school aged children a welcome! All volunteers are registered youth workers. 5.30p-8p, Elgin Community of Christ Church, 1675 E. Chicago Street ypcchicago.com. Free Christian Youth Theatre presents Aladdin Jr. See 11/8. 6p-8.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.516.2298 cytchicago.org

columbinus See 11/8. 3p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $9-11 Elgin Master Chorale presents: Opera Choruses The 2019-2020 season opens with an evening of lush arias, passionate choruses, and soaring melodies from beloved operas. Whether dancing with Bizet’s Carmen, charging with Rossini’s Swiss Soldiers, or on pilgrimage with Wagner’s Tannhauser, you will connect with the great characters and melodies of opera. 7p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $19-24

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Fotos para aparatos moviles Aprenderemos a tomar fotos, guardarlas, compartirlas y borrarlas. 1.30p-3p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wine to Water Benefit for Nicaragua Nica Angel’s Wine to Water event is back on Saturday, November 9th at West Ridge. The wine tasting and auction will benefit our next projects in Nicaragua. 6p-9p, West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane 847.488.1800 westridgechurch. com. $60

Christian Youth Theatre presents Aladdin Jr. See 11/8. 2p-4.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.516.2298 cytchicago.org

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Real Estate FAQ’s From renters to buyers,and savvy investors, get your real estate questions answered by these local experts. Katrina Hish-Property Management; Joe Menolascino-KCT Mortgages; Kimberly Osko-Baird & Warner; Ed Jaramillo-Re/Max; Miguel Angel Fernandez-Attorney; Bruce Peterson-CSI Inspections; Victoria Hoogervorst - Attorney. (This is incorrectly printed as Nov.16 in the Library newletter.) 2p-3.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

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

Rhona Bennett Bridging Generational Gaps Through Connection, Fun and, P.E.A.C.E. Bridging generational gaps through language, culture and music; also taking life tools home for thriving through P.E.A.C.E. Preparation through Reading; Energy for Excellence; Attitude and Altitude; Circle of Influence; Enthusiasm for Life 2p-4.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm.

ery 15 minutes until 2.30p. 1p-2.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Mr. Speed Kiss Tribute With Drama Queen. 7p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $20-38

Sun.Nov.10 Holiday Open House See 11/9. 11a5p, State Street Market Shops, 701 N. State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshopselgin.com. Free Read to Rover Hone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Sessions repeat ev-

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films - American Graffiti (PG, 1973) American Graffiti (PG, 1973) A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college. Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul LeMat. Directed by: George Lucas. Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes. 11a-2p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Excel Charts & Graphs Learn how to add visual interest and tell stories by displaying numbers and data sets in chart or graph format. 11a-12.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Veterans Day Ceremony The City of Elgin, in partnership with American Legion Post 57, will honor our nation’s veterans during the annual Veterans Day ceremony. All are invited to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will feature opening remarks from Chief Ana Lalley, remarks from Mayor David Kaptain, speakers from local veterans organizations as well as several musical selections. Limited seating will be provided; the public is welcome to bring chairs if desired. Parking is available in the Gail Borden Public Library parking lot. 11a, Veteran’s Memorial Park, 270 N. Grove Avenue 311 cityofelgin.org. Free Spanish Cafe Conversation Group/ Cafe en Espanol : grupo de conversacion See 11/4. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Tech Play Bring the whole family to play and create with simple robots, kid-friendly tech, and more! No registration required 2.30p-4p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. B-C,

5.11 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 11/4. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Board Games - you vs. EPD Police officers will be at Panera to play family-friendly board games with whoever would like to join. We will be bringing games from Candyland level on up, and it’s free! See you there! 4p-5p, Panera Bread, 2484 N. Randall Rd 311 cityofelgin.org Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is open to High Schoolers interested in making a difference in the library community. Come join TAB to have a leadership position at the library, organize events, give input on the library’s Teen book and magazine collections, what resources are available in Studio 270, gain volunteer hours, and influence how the library serves teens. 4p-5p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos Entre Amigos Cuentos entre amigos is a partnership with EHN (Elgin Hispanic Network) for a program series at which parents and children can learn about local non-for-profit organizations and their services, connect with a Latino/ Hispanic representative from each organization, and engage in literacy skills through storytelling, games and crafts. Program will be in Spanish; stories and crafts could be bilingual. Cuentos entre amigos es una asociacion con EHN (Elgin Hispanic Network) para una serie de programas en la que los padres y los ninos pueden aprender sobre las organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro y sus servicios, conectarse con un representante latino / hispano de cada organizacion y participar habilidades de alfabetizacion a traves de cuentos, juegos y manualidades. El programa sera en espanol; Las historias y manualidades pueden ser bilingues. 6p-7p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. A, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cultural Arts Commission 6p-7p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Spanish-speaking Citizens Police Academy See 11/4. 6p-9p, Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info CHEFTalks Each month there will

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November 2019 be a new topic of discussion related to food. Please prepare enough to share, about 5 servings, homemade, using non-disposable containers. You may bring either a main course, soup, salad, desert, fruit, veggies, bread, or flowers from your garden to make the table pretty!Please no commercially prepared food items. List all ingredients and quantities, including spices, and prep/cooking instructions; we will collect the cards and share with everyone on-line.With meat food items, we ask that you do NOT use ground meats, such as hot dogs, sausages, etc. There are often additives that are not always very healthy. If you include meat in your dish, please use it as a condiment and not as the main ingredient.Infused water, salt, pepper and organic condiments will be provided by CHEF.Please bring your own reusable plate, cup or glass, spoon, fork, washable napkin, etc. 6.30p, Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Griswold Street 847.888.2882 chefillinois.org. Free Grupo de Conversacipara la Ciudadania / Citizenship Conversation Group See 11/7. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 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 847-741-6264. Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Branch. “Babylon Revisited” and “Winter Dreams” - F. Scott Fitzgerald Short stories 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Nov.12 Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/5. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 11/5. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info QuickBooks Series See 11/5. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/5. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien ingles/ English Conversation Group See 11/5. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Armchair Generals - Film Screening of Ken Burns’ The Address (2014) A Brown Bag Civil War and Lincoln Interest Group. Commemorate events, share insights, and talk about books or experiences.The Address tells the story of a tiny school in Putney Vermont, the Greenwood School, where each year the students are encouraged to memorize, practice, and recite the Gettysburg Address. In its exploration of the Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln’s most powerful address. Kanopy Streaming, 87 minutes. 11.45a-1.15p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge Read books that are off the beaten path, then join us as we dive deep into some discussions about what we’ve read. You can request copies of these books through our LinkIn service or our Materials request service. 7p-8p, GBPL 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Nov.13 Terrific Twos See 11/5. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Training Information Session

Elgin Alive: Elgin during D-day The impact of WW2 and D-Day on Elgin citizens both at home and abroad is re-told through newspaper clippings and photos from 75 years ago. Presented by Jerry Turnquist of the Elgin History Museum. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Library Board Meeting Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month. 7p-9p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Job Search and Resume Help See 11/5. 1p-4p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 1p-2p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Read It! Paint It! Grades 4th -8th The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. Please be sure to read the book or listen to the audio book before the program. R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

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learn English and Spanish /Grupo de Futuro See 11/6. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 11/6. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Training grants are available to help you get a job! Learn about WIOA services and the application process. Presented in partnership with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment. For more information, call 630-844-8768. 9.30a-11a, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Supporting Parent Empowerment for Special Education Dr. Karen Leinen will deliver a program and service for parents of students who have disabilities. This program is for parents who need help in understandings the special education process, describing what happens from the time a child is referred for evaluation through the development of an individualized education program (IEP). Dr. Leinen is highly qualified to speak for federal and state special educator law and compliance requirements. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

AARP Smart Driver Course Join us for this (8) hour class meeting on two consecutive days)as we explore how senior adults (55+) can continue to enjoy their driving experiences safer, and more wisely. The cost will be $15 for AARP members & $20 for non-members (required first day of class) Participants will be eligible for a discount on auto insurance after completion on the class. Must attend both classes.Registration required. To register, please call 847-429-4597. 10a-2p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Walking Book Club See 11/6. 7p-8.30p, GBPL In The Community at Rec Center, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Terrific Twos See 11/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

AARP Smart Driver Course See 11/13. 10a-2p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/5. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 11/4. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Elgin Teen Life: Cookies for the Community Learn how to decorate incredible cookies to donate for the community. High School students can earn 2 hours of volunteer service. Elgin Teen Life is a partnership between the Elgin Police Department and the Gail Borden Public Library. 4p-6p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/7. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Go Bilingual Conversation Group to

Thu.Nov.14 Device Advice See 11/7. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Yoga for Teens Join Arianna from yogAlea to learn yoga basics. For teens in grades 6-12. 4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270 Stage & Screen, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

MS Publisher Special Effects Learn how to enhance your Publisher creations by using a series of images, text boxes and special effects. 11a-12.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Stacey Weidner

interactive activities. 9a-11a, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 11/7. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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

Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Two Rivers : Child Development / Desarrollo Infantil Learn about Child Development with Saul Flores , from the organization Puente del Pueblo. Aprenda sobre Desarrollo Infantil con Saul Flores, de la organizacion Puente del Pueblo. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

No Shushing Movie Fridays - Tales of the Night See 11/1. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

Kids Explore: DIY Toys Can you make a toy with a cardboard tube, straws, and beads? We can! Join us at this program to construct some fun toys with things you have around your house. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 11/7. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info An Evening With U46 CEO Tony Sanders Join us for an evening of news, anecdotes, facts and figures, and more with U46 CEO Tony Sanders. Sanders relates the joys and challenges of steering the 2nd largest school district in the state. Co-presented by the AAUW--Elgin Area Branch. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit/Bienvenido Bebe (ML) Welcome Baby! Bring baby and baby’s new library card to this mini session 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, or drop in anytime between 1 - 3 pm. For an appointment on another day, time, or in Spanish, please contact Ana Morales (847-289-5811). 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. Se prefiere registracion, o pasar de 1 a 3 de la tarde. Si prefiere una cita para otro dia, hora o en espanol por favor contactar a Ana Morales (847-289-5811). 1p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Metal Mashup Featuring Pipe and Vicious Circle. 6p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $10

Candlebox With Dead Originals. 7p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $35-73 Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info columbinus See 11/8. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $9-11

Fri.Nov.15 YWCA Family Literacy Program The YWCA Elgin annually enrolls 40 ESL families in the Family Literacy program, which serves to empower the parent to grow the child. On Fridays, students join together for special

columbinus See 11/8. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $9-11

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November 2019 The Legend of Hercules “The Legend of Hercules” is an original musical interpretation of the world of the Greek gods on Mount Olympus, written by Sarah Akemann. With lyrics and script written solely for CTE performances, this is an experience you won’t find elsewhere. 7.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.214.7152 cteelgin. com. $10-12 Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show 3 Elgin Theatre Com-

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Sat.Nov.16 Pronunciation Strategies for English Learners/ Estrategias de pronunciacion para estudiantes de ingles See 11/2. 9.30a-12.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process; and Alzheimer’s Association resources.Program provided in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter.Please Register. 11a-12p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Tours in Spanish / Visitas Guiadas En Espanol Tour the Museum and explore Elgin’s rich history with a Spanish speaking guide! There are two floors of interactive exhibits to explore. Learn about the founding of Elgin, the Watch Factory, Elgin Road Races, and products Made in Elgin. Kids are welcome! There are lots of hands on activities to explore.Visitas Guiadas En Español!Visita el Museo y descubre la historia rica de Elgin con un guia que habla espanol! Aprende sobre la fundacion de la ciudad de Elgin, la Fabrica de Relojes, las Carreras de Autos de Elgin y los productos hechos en Elgin. !Los ninos estan bienvenidos! Habra muchas actividades manuales para explorar. Visítanos en cualquier momento entre las 11am y 3pm. 11a-3p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org. $1-3 Tiempo de Practica See 11/2. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Como compartir fotos (Instagram, Facebook y mucho mas) Aprenda como descargar imagenes a redes sociales desde su telefono o computadora. 1.30p-3p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cafe los Recuerdos:! Celebremos Dia de los Muertos con las persona de la terc !Una oportunidad para compartir con las personas de la tercera edad en familia y comunidad! Abierto a las personas de la tercera edad y sus familias o cuidadores. 3p-4.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

BandFam United 4 Featuring Bury Your Past, What Lies Ahead, A Silent Truth and Vent to Atmosphere. 6p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $10-28 Billow, Charmer, bummed out, and Pretty Pleased Indie music concert presented by Mountain King Music Collect5ive. It’s been OVER A YEAR since we’ve had Charmer at Side Street. Make sure you catch ‘em while they’re here. 6.30p, Side

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Space. Energy Season opening concerts with three separate programs at 2p, 4.30p and 7.30p. The 20192020 season, MOVE, explores the rich traditions of Dalcroze, ballet, and folk dance. The season will feature Elgin’s acclaimed BFH as well as Joffrey Ballet artist Luis Vazquez. 2p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $14-25

Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $5 donation columbinus See 11/8. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $9-11 The Legend of Hercules See 11/15. 7.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.214.7152 cteelgin.com. $10-12

FAFSA (financial aid) assistance for students and parents Librarian Melissa Lane is trained to provide free assistance to families completing the FAFSA application. The FAFSA application is for all high school seniors considering any education after high school - college, trade school, or university. Contact Melissa Lane at mlane@gailborden.info, or at 847289-5837, with questions about the process of financial aid for college or to ask about what paperwork is required. 2p-4p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show 3 See 11/15. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Eighth Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org. $1820 M Crew Standard music, disco, Latin, alternative, rock and roll, country, Beatles, Madonna and Journey. 9p, D Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout. com

Sun.Nov.17 Opera Benefit Luncheon ox Valley Lyrical Productions will be holding its second Benefit Event with a fundraiser luncheon, featuring an array of professional and accomplished amateur singers. There are no tickets sales, raffles or auctions for this event, just a collection of donations toward the future of great local music performance. This event includes lunch. Funds raised will help make possible a staged operatic production in April 2020. For complete details, see page 9 in this issue of BRAVO. 11.30a-1p, Evangelical Covenant Church, 1565 Larkin Avenue 224.595.1526 foxvalleylyricalproductions.org. Donation Read to Rover Hone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Sessions repeat every 15 minutes until 3.30p. 1p-3.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show 3 See 11/15. 2p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Eighth Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org. $1820 Elgin Youth Symphony: Time.

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Tres belle Soprano Trio Tres belle Soprano trio presents a program that spans from opera, standards to Broadway! Come hear ensemble and solo hits like Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man, Schubert - Ave Maria, O mio babbino caro, I Could Have Danced All Night, Barcarolle, and a lovely Gershwin medley! 2p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Legend of Hercules See 11/15. 2p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.214.7152 cteelgin.com. $10-12 columbinus See 11/8. 3p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $9-11 Elgin Youth Symphony: Time. Space. Energy See above. 4.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $1425 Elgin Youth Symphony: Time. Space. Energy See above. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $1425

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cally calculate and manipulate totals, percentages, averages, and ranges. 11a-12.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Books and Badges Storytime Come hear Officer Creighton read stories as a representative of the Village of South Elgin’s Police program Operation Book’em. 11.15a-11.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe Conversation Group/ Cafe en Espanol : grupo de conversacion See 11/4. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 11/4. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info STEAM for Grades K-2: Up, Up, and Away! Balloon Science Explore the wonders of balloons and parade floats through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in a fun, hands-on way. *Check out our STEAM blog for more ideas: http://gbplsteam. blogspot.com 4p-4.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades 3-5: Up, Up, and Away! Balloon Science Explore the wonders of balloons and parade floats through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in a fun, hands-on way. *Check out our STEAM blog for more ideas: http://gbplsteam. blogspot.com 5p-6p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info The Chamber [Music] of Secrets What do Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and all your favorite classical composers have in common? They’re all rather, well, deceased. Join Chamber Music on the Fox for an evening of mystery, macabre, and music to support their superb programming and to celebrate the music of these ghosts of the chamber music past. Enjoy crafted signature cocktails, silent auction and raffle prizes, themed gourmet bites, and an interactive evening featuring LIVE music by DEAD composers. 6p, The Haight, 166 Symphony Way 224.276.8881 chambermusiconthefox.org. $45

In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with fellow francophones of all ability levels, you will enjoy presentations, songs, videos and conversation en francais. No registration required. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Nov.19 Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 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. R 9.30a-10.30a, GBPL In The Community at Restaurant, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailbor-

Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info French Conversation Group Do you enjoy the French language and Francophone culture? Come join our monthly French conversation group!

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ID Theft and Financial ScamsDon’t be a Victim Join Kelly Kennedy & representatives from the financial services industry for a discussion about identity theft and financial scams and ways to Deter, Defend and Detect this type of financial activity. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

den.info Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/5. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Job Search and Resume Help See 11/5. 1p-4p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 1p-2p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info K-Pop Fan Party for Grades 6-12 Are you a fan of BTS, NCT, Blackpink, or other K-pop groups? Come sing along to your favorite K-pop songs, practice your dance moves, or make buttons and other crafts. 4.30p-6p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 11/5. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Pizza and Books Stop by the teen area for a slice of pizza and join in on the conversation. We will be talking about books that we are currently reading. For teens in grades 9-12. 5p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 11/7. 5p-7p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info QuickBooks Series See 11/5. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/5. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacien ingles/ English Conversation Group See 11/5. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Understanding the emotional experience of Alzheimer’s disease helps each of us to be more empathetic and supportive. The PBS documentary Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’ Disease shows the experience of nine families living with Alzheimer’s disease in midlife: the isolation, the adjustments, and the healing power of community. Their stories show that all of us have a role in supporting those living with Alzheimer’s disease. 7p-9p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Wed.Nov.20 Terrific Twos See 11/5. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 11/5. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club This free, interactive lecture/ discussion series, led by Jim Kendros, meets on the Wednesday afternoon during the week of the ESO’s Classics Masterworks series and will broaden your understanding of the music to be performed that week. You will study the music from the inside out, make new friends, and enhance your concert experience. Please register at www.elginsymphony.org, or call 847888-0404 ext. 238 to reserve your seat. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 11/4. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info STEAM: Attract and Repel Exploring items that have a drive to force back or do they unite and adhere? 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info The Gaming Event Game players:

come to this monthly drop-in event to play Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and other role-playing games. Bring your cards to play or trade. We will also bring out board games and chess to up the gaming. 5p-5.45p, GBPL Youth Center - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Pizza and Books Come share what you are reading and enjoy a slice of pizza! 5.30p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 11/6. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Contemporary Book Group The Contemporary Book Group discusses current literary novels once a month. November discussion: Full Throttle by Author Joe Hill 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info German Conversation Group Herzlich willkommen! Would you like a comfortable place to practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers? Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes. She and other group members will be presenting a variety of materials from short texts to videos that we can learn from and have a discussion about. No Registration Required. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 11/6. 7p-8.30p, GBPL In The Community at Rec Center, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Nov.21 Device Advice See 11/7. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 11/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 10.30a-11a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Preschool Explorers Calling all preschoolers! This drop-in storytime combines stories and songs with hands-on exploratory learning. Discover and create while building language and literacy skills. Everyone will read, sing, write, talk and play at this energetic program. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. No registration. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

43 Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homeschool Kids Explore: Calder Mobiles Learn about American sculptor, Alexander Calder, and design your own hanging mobile. 2p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Stacey Weidner 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Yoga for Teens Join Arianna from yogAlea to learn yoga basics. For teens in grades 6-12. 4p-5p, GBPL Studio 270 Stage & Screen, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Children’s Sign Language Club Join Mrs. Potts as we learn American Sign Language and increase our awareness, knowledge and respect of deaf culture. R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Two Rivers : Child Health/ Salud Infantil Join Elisa Lara from the VNA for an informative talk on Child Health. Acompane a Elisa Lara del VNA para una presentacion informativa sobre salud infantil. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

The Cyberiam With Noadic Horizon and Ravens. 6p, Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $10-28 Baby Rhyme Time See 11/7. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin K.N.O.W.S. (Knowledgeable Neighbors & Officers Working for Safety) Join the EPD in an informative yet informal discussion on various topics such as personal & home safety, the history of the EPD, crime prevention and mental health. 6.30p-

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top with performances that will really have you wanting more. They bring unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and many more surprise performances that are breathtaking. They have created a show that is magical, modern, breathtaking, and most importantly –unforgettable! 7.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia.com. $10-40

Pearl Jam Chicago Tribute With Too Fighters, a Foo Fighters Tribute. Rochaus, 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee 815.482.2870 rochaus.com. $15-33

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8p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacipara la Ciudadania / Citizenship Conversation Group See 11/7. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society - Which Lineage Societies Do You Belong To? Monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society with a members’ discussion of Which Lineage Societies Do You Belong To? EGS members will discuss the Lineage Societies that they belong to and the requirements needed to join their respective societies. Are you a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), or Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Mayflower Society or Colonial or State Societies? Come and share your experiences. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info National Jewish Book Month Discussion Title: This Narrow Space: A Pediatric Oncologist, His Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Patients, and A Hospital in Jerusalem/ by Elisha WaldmanCelebrate Jewish literature in a special discussion led by Rabbi Margaret Frisch-Klein of Congregation Kneseth Israel. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus Cirque Italia brings the appreciation of production and circus arts together to create a night to be remembered! Water Circus is an Aquatic Spectacular that involves a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own!Cirque Italia brings talented artists from across the world under the big

Baby Rhyme Time See 11/7. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays - A Dog’s Journey See 11/1. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

First Annual Craft and Vendor Fair FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! Featuring local artisans and direct sales vendors. Over 50 crafters and vendors will be represented. The building is handicap accessible and an elevator is available. Free parking is available around the church and in the parking deck located across the street on Highland Avenue. 9a, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue 847.741.0038 www. fumcelgin.org/1st_annual_craft__vendor_fair. Free Pronunciation Strategies for English Learners/Estrategias de pronunciacion para estudiantes de ingles See 11/2. 9.30a-12.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Winter Wonderland Light Show NEW & IMPROVED for 2019 Winter Light Show! Experience the magic of more than 1.5 million lights illuminating our farm & orchard. You’ll encounter dazzling displays as you drive through our farm in the comfort of your own vehicle. We’ve installed new structures, added new designs, extended the show by 50% and will have different songs! Open daily 5-10p except Monday. The Winter Wonderland Light Show is ONLY at the Pingree Grove farm located at 42W813 Reinking Road and is always CLOSED on Mondays. 5p-10p, Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch, 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove 847.464.5952 goebbertspumpkinpatch.com. $5 per person, $20 max per vehicle Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 7.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia. com. $10-40 Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show 3 See 11/15. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Eighth Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org. $1820 Grupo Bryndis, Liberacion, Pegasso, El Tiempo Comparte el hashtag #fiestaenelroyal y gana boletos! 8p, Club Royal B&V, 940 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee 815.276.2426br boletosgruperos.com. $35

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Mother Truckin’ Booze Fest Different name, same Mother Truckin’ good time! Mother Truckin’ Beer fest is now Mother Truckin’ Booze Fest. Our legendary craft beer and food truck lineup will now feature even more options, including craft spiked seltzer, hard lemonades, malt-flavored beverages, wine coolers, and small-batched cocktails. 11a-5.30p, Sears Centre Arena mothertruckinfest.com. $45 and up Tiempo de Practica See 11/2. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Veterans Voices Appreciation Celebration Veteran volunteers who participated in Veterans Voices are invited to a special reception to honor them for their contributions. Refreshments will be served. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 1.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia. com. $10-40 Seguridad en compras para el Internet Aprender sobre sitios web seguros para hacer compras en linea 1.30p-3p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 4.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia.

5.11 com. $10-40 Fest & Folly: Festival of Trees The Ecker and Renz Centers, merged in 2018. We are stronger together and are combining our annual fundraising event: Festival of Trees and Feast & Folly! Just us for MORE fun! Ticket includes complimentary beverage, dinner, live music, and entertainment by improv group Green Room Productions. 5p, Ecker Center for Mental Health, 1845 Grandstand Place 847.695.0484 eckercenter.org. $110

Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 7.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia. com. $10-40 Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show 3 See 11/15. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Eighth Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org. $1820

Sun.Nov.24 Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 1.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia. com. $10-40 Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show 3 See 11/15. 2p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Eighth Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org. $1820 Music in the Stacks: Unforgettable! Music of the 50s The 50s come alive with cabaret duo Matt and Cynthia Gruel highlighting the musical styles of the era! Rock out with the hits of Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Chuck Berry and many more. Hear the fascinating stories behind the music and artists while swaying to the hits! 2p-3p, GBPL Rakow Branch , 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 4.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia. com. $10-40 Cirque Italia presents: Water Circus See 11/21. 7.30p, Spring Hill Mall, Route 31, West Dundee cirqueitalia. com. $10-40

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Homework Heroes See 11/4. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

Wonderful Ones See 11/4. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Teen Advisory Board See 11/11. 4p-5p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cafatino: Grupo de Lectura en espanol Cada mes leeremos una lectura corta de la literatura hispanoamericana de ayer y hoy. El ultimo lunes de cada mes, nos reuniremos para comentarla junto con estudiantes de la clase de AP Literatura en espanol de Elgin High School. Todos los que esten interesados en leer y compartir con adultos y jovenes son bienvenidos. Todas las lecturas son del libro “Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas.” La biblioteca tiene copias del libro que se pueden sacar prestadas. Haga clic aqui para reservar una copia para recogerla o pase por la Biblioteca Principal: (link to catalog record) Este mes: Nuestra America por Jose Marti - Cuba 6p-7p,

Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard, South Elgin 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Grupo de Conversacipara la Ciudadania / Citizenship Conversation Group See 11/7. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 11/4. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Pizza Mobile App is First to Accept Cash The new mobile app developed by a local pizzeria will accept cash for purchases, in addition to the usual credit card and other online payment methods. It’s a “first” for mobile technology.

returned back to the customer via text message as a series of photos of currency collected from other app users. The process is entirely paperless, another objective behind the innovation.

“The biggest problem for the pizza delivery business is the cash transaction,” said Giustin Spinato, owner of Allegro Pizza, a tech-savvy startup based in Elgin. “It’s a sales killer, and carrying cash is a risk and a liability for our delivery staff.”

“America needs to become a cash-free economy,” insisted Spinato. “As a society, we are lagging far behind certain towns in Sweden where cash is no longer accepted. With this new app, Allegro Pizza is taking direct action to remove paper money from circulation.”

Their new app for iPhone and Android devices displays the Allegro Pizza menu with its numerous crust and topping options, and when the order is ready to submit, the user can choose “Pay With Cash.” This activates the device’s built-in camera, showing a rectangular scanning template.

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“The customer just lays any bill on a flat surface, aligns it within the rectangle in the camera, and clicks a button,” Spinato explains. “That’s it, cash accepted.” The images of the paper currency are stored in the app’s cloud database, and the value of the scanned bills is applied toward the pizza purchase. “Every sale amount is rounded up to the nearest dollar, and that fraction of a dollar is paid to the app developer as a fee,” Spinato said. “It’s actually less than the cost of credit card processing, and we consider that another win for this technology.”

If the amount tendered is more than the transaction, change is

The move toward cash-eliminating transactions relies on the cooperation of customers, since there is no means for the mobile app to collect or destroy the paper money after it’s scanned. “Once they place an order, the customer can just file that money away for reference, or literally throw it in the garbage, because they already spent it on a pizza.”

Besides paper money, coins are also targeted for elimination by Allegro. “To get rid of coins we have Allegro Piazza, which is our parking lot,” added Spinato, “where we built a drive-up fountain. People can literally drive up to the fountain and empty out their jars of coins at no charge, compliments of Allegro Pizza.” When asked if the app accepts the Elgin Doller, Spinato huffed, “No, it’s part of the paper money problem. There’s no way we’re going to assign value to it by scanning it.”

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Thanksgiving rolls around again this month, and I have something for which you should give thanks. Writer’s Block. Artist’s Block. The Creative Wastelands. What? Why, of all things, should you give thanks for this seemingly utter desolation?

Because it affords you the opportunity to really, truly, and sincerely grow in your creativity, and, as a result, to bring a whole new level of freshness to your work, and maybe even to your life, as well.

more to the left or right. Or looking back over your shoulder, or in a mirror.

unexpected ways.

Ask what lies beyond that horizon line, which you cannot see. How do you begin to see it?

American author of young adult fantasy and a Newbery Honor book, Shannon Hale, commented, “I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.”

If you write, from whose view are you writing? If you always write objectively, make it personal. Change from third person, to first person.

When everything is going smoothly and your creativity is soaring, that’s wonderful.

Huh? If you paint or draw, or make images through the lens of a camera, be attentive to your vanishing points. If you tend to use two-point perspective, with vanishing points going off left and right on the horizon, switch it up and use one-point perspective with everything focusing on one vanishing point on that horizon. Change your horizon. View it from higher up, lower down,

And the abiding philosophy of Renaissance sculptor, Michelangelo, was that every block of stone holds a statue inside of it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it. The reality is that sometimes we all just shovel sand, and chip away at that block until we discover what is there. And even though we do not know at the outset what we will find, there is always something there which we, and our public, can give thanks for when it is finally revealed.

But that doesn’t necessarily challenge you, push your creativity to new levels, or keep you in the vanguard of the artistic appetite of your audience. So, eventually, when you do hit that wall of seeming non-productivity, that may be precisely when you are at your creative best. But you do have to do something to jump-start it. And sometimes that is just as simple as changing your perspective.

And don’t judge your work before it is completed.

If you use a lot of visual language, use auditory references, or kinesthetic verbs. Are you as author or character omniscient? Do you know everything before it happens? For fiction, let your characters take control and see where they lead you. For non-fiction, don’t steer the piece to your preconceived outcome. Instead, relinquish the destination and impact of the piece to what those whom you interview are really saying, or what your research truly reveals. And then, connect the dots of your research in different and

And what about blocks in the performance arts like theatre, dance, music, and more? We will focus the spotlight on that next time. Michael J Murschel, SD, MA, CH, works on deep levels with artists and creatives through Michael J Murschel Spiritual Direction, his downtown Elgin-based private practice providing alternatives and mentoring for those who want to nurture their artist attitude, or who are experiencing creative and spiritual crisis. He is a credentialled spiritual director, guided imagery specialist, and transpersonal hypnotist, and offers individual and group sessions, workshops, and programs.

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Shoestrings by Jeffrey R. Pierce “Does Jo stay in her room all the time?” I asked Evelyn. “No, ma’am, I take her for a walk every day, and Mr. Charles takes her to church every Sunday. We just don’t let her in the parlor.” “Why ever not?” Evelyn described Jo’s fear of electricity, and how they avoided exposing her to electric lights, the telephone and the radio. During the darker months of winter, they lit her room with a hurricane lamp. I asked about Jo’s short hair. “You see the way she ties knots in them dolls’ hair? She used to do that to herself, so Mr. Charles had me cut it short like that. Funny thing is, she can undo the knots when she wants to. I think she remembers which way every hair goes.” I asked if I could watch Jo’s behavior in the parlor just once, and Evelyn reluctantly agreed. We coaxed her out and walked to the middle of the rug. Seeming not the least bit fearful, she sat down at the foot of a floor lamp and tugged on the cord until the plug came out of the wall. As we watched, she twisted the cord into loops and spirals and wrapped it around her fingers.

fingers of both hands with the cords, using precise, symmetrical movements. “See, she don’t like the lamp, she wants the light from outside. Jo, sweetie, if you let them cords go I’ll give you a treat.” While Evelyn went to the kitchen, I watched Jo concentrating on the blind cords, winding and unwinding them, and twining them together. Evelyn returned with a large pretzel. “These are her favorite.” “Do you have a short piece of string, maybe twelve inches?” I asked, and Evelyn returned with a piece twice as long and handed it to me. “I took this off a parcel Mr. Charles got yesterday.” “Jo, look what I have,” I said, holding up the string. “Will you come over and sit by me?” She came to me holding the pretzel in her mouth and we both sat down on the rug. I handed her the string. “Make me a pretzel.” Jo laid the string out on the rug in the exact shape of one very large pretzel. “Can you make two pretzels?”

“No, honey, leave it alone,” Evelyn interjected.

She picked up the string and laid it out again as two connected pretzels.

Jo stood up and scurried to the front window. She grabbed two cords and raised the Venetian blinds so the late morning sunlight brightened the room. Ignoring everything else, she simultaneously wrapped the

Jo picked up the string again and made three small, connected pretzels.

“Evelyn, are you watching this?” I blurted. “I don’t think she’s afraid of electricity at all. She just likes strings and cords.”

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“Do you have her shoestrings?” “Yes ma’am, I believe I do.” I laced one of Jo’s shoes as she watched intently without touching. Then I held up both loose ends and looked her in the eye. Looking down again, I slowly tied a half-knot, then made a bow and gently tightened it. Her eyes grew wide when I handed her the other shoestring. “Can you lace the other shoe?” I asked, as I tapped on it with a finger. She repeated the procedure exactly as I had shown it to her. I then untied both shoestrings and removed her shoes, then tapped on her shoes and touched her feet. She put on both shoes and tied them again. “I never seen her do nothin’ like that, Miss Lucchese.” Jo picked up the parcel string, wrapped it around her ankle and began tying and untying it like her shoestrings. It kept her occupied for quite a little while. “What can you tell me about her father?” I asked, “What does he do?”

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According to Evelyn, Charles Durant was a naval officer in World War I, and retired as a CPO Boatswain’s Mate after fifteen years of service. He worked in Green Bay after the war, where he met Joanna working in an engravery shop. After they married, they moved to Door County where Charles had been appointed harbormaster, charged with supervising commercial fishing operations in Sturgeon Bay. He worked from dawn until dusk six days a week, and everyone on the docks called him “Chief.” “He’s a good man, Miss Lucchese,” Evelyn said, “He knows every last thing about boats.” “What about you? How did you come to be Jo’s nanny?” “Well, the ladies at the Methodist church helped Mr. Charles after Jo was born, but he wanted a nurse here all the time. At night, mostly, so he could rest.” She went on to say how the church sent word of this need to other congregations, and a Milwaukee pastor knew Evelyn from his former pastorate in Elgin. She had practical nurse

training and had worked at children’s shelters since she was a teen. I guessed she was about thirty years old. “Do you ever read to Jo?” “Yes ma’am, children’s Bible stories mostly. She sits still for it, but she don’t seem very amused.” “Does Mr. Durant have any boating books, books about ropes and knots?” “I believe he does, ma’am.” I asked Evelyn to gather any books with knot-tying diagrams, so I could test Jo’s ability to learn from pictures. I returned the next day with some threefoot sections of braided rope from the hardware store, and Evelyn showed me a collection of nautical guides, repair manuals, and an early edition of the Boy Scout Handbook. I visited Jo every day for the first week and watched her learn every knot in the Scout handbook. She mastered them in just one or two attempts, and quickly learned their names. There was no limit to how many times I could ask her to tie a clove hitch, joining knot or bowline — she

would eagerly comply. Evelyn told me she spent hours in her room with the ropes, tying them to the table legs and the dolls and her bed frame, even creating combinations of knots and variations that weren’t pictured in any book. One evening in July, around six o’clock, I received a telephone call at the Bethel Hotel. “Miss Lucchese, this is Evelyn.” “Hello Evelyn, and please, call me Rita.” “Yes, Miss Rita. Ma’am, it’s about Jo. I think you should come over here and see this.” I walked over to the Durant house immediately, and Jo was in the kitchen with her hands covered with something sticky and red. I could hardly believe my eyes. BRAVO Serial Fiction presents a work of short fiction in a series of installments. “The Good Catch” is by the Editor and Publisher of BRAVO Magazine. Read previous parts online at marqueemedia.net/thegoodcatch

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Illustrating the Point by Scott Barnes The power of storytelling isn’t always apparent. The effect of narrative, in large part, goes unnoticed in day to day life. People move through traffic, attend meetings and complete tasks in hopes that they will have soon have some free time. Generally, people tend to be dragged around by life rather than living it; they have little time to contemplate how things became the way they are.

drinks, live entertainment and conversation. A room full of beautiful people attending a cultural event in Elgin. The development of my hometown was apparent as I watched the scene unfold.

Contemporary science is beginning to understand something that our ancestors knew well: words shape our perception of reality. Every generation prior to this one has passed down wisdom and culture through a myriad of mediums, various religions, governing bodies and political influence. Film, music, literature and art have all played a role in creating the social norms of contemporary society.

The conversation quieted and host Mike Toomey took the stage. Charming and humorous, he set an enjoyable tone and the first film was presented.

The power of storytelling has found its way into the vocabulary of psychology, sociology, spiritual teachings, marketing and many “soft” sciences. To fully comprehend the spectrum of research into how narrative has shaped people and communities would be a lengthy and exhausting endeavor. It is much easier to recognize when such things impact us in obvious ways.

Slowly but surely, everybody filed into the theater, finding their seats and getting settled in. As we all got comfortable, I took a few moments to meditate and clear my mind.

Each film affected me in a different way. I took in the feelings and evaluated the concepts. I plugged them into the database of my mind and incorporated them into my own narrative. I personalized and internalized the characters presented and the struggles they face. I wondered where these filmmakers found their inspiration. Why they chose to focus on certain topics, and why they

Narrative is always on my mind, just as it was the night I arrived at the Hemmens Cultural Center in downtown Elgin, excited to be attending the Elgin Short Film Festival. I have been focused on cultivating an awareness of storytelling for many years, and I was interested in consuming these short films through that lens. I sat in the lobby and watched attentively as people interacted with one another: enjoying

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monuments of dark, frozen, stagnate statues searching for some sort of salvation, I thought of all the seemingly robotic people I see marching through blue collar, monotonous lives.

Over the weeks following the festival on September 21st, I had the privilege of getting to know Altamimi. I learned that he also values the power of storytelling and the effect of narrative. A Saudi born filmmaker, Altamimi was inspired to create “Starting Point” in part by the Arab Spring Uprising that took place in many Muslim countries

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is unavoidable. Perhaps the most beautiful thing about this short is its ability to arrest and touch the heart. Taking two years to complete, and a team of talented people including Nick Schliep (assistant cleanup and color fills), Brandon Liew (musician) and Ryan Sullivan (sound design), “Starting Point” feels like victory in many ways. Altamimi has dreamed of being a filmmaker since his childhood, and this award-winning film establishes his credibility as an up and coming artist that deserves attention. Altamimi grew up in Riyadh and spent his formative years in Saudi Arabia before attending private school at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. He received training at the Cartoon Network Training Academy in the United Arab Emirates before accepting an internship at Cartoon Network Arabia studios in Abu Dhabi. He then traveled to America on a government scholarship to attend DePaul University in Chicago where he became a student mentor and held lectures focused on animation.

“Starting Point” may have taken 24 months to produce but it was a personal story that built up over many years, culminating in a beautifully crafted, palatable, animated short film that found its way to an appreciative audience and an award. I appreciate the fact that I live in a community that is passionate about art, and that I can share my passion with fellow residents. The Elgin Short Film Festival has been steadily growing for over a decade, and I am excited to see what it brings to the forefront in its 12th year. I am happy to know I have something to look forward to next September. Learn more about Kamel Altamimi and follow his journey at www.kamel-altamimi.com. Scott Barnes is an Elgin native and a student of journalism at Columbia College Chicago. In addition to contributing to various publications, he also produces and hosts the podcast More Self Less. His work can be found on Instagram @more.self.less and Facebook. www.facebook. com/sbarnes713

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE

Saturday, December 21 at 3:30 p.m.

It’s Christmas Eve 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radio’s employees braved the blizzard for the live broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life. The small but intrepid troupe manages, despite the obstacles, to tell an uplifting story of struggle, triumph, and the power of community. This funny and heartwarming stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved film transports you back to the Golden Age of Radio.

Elgin Community College Arts Center • 1700 Spartan Drive • Elgin, IL 60123