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Rachel Elizabeth Maley is a visual and sound artist based outside of Chicago. A musician since a young age, Rachel regularly performs on multiple instruments and voice, and has worked in various capacities for Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Side Street Studio Arts, the Brevard Music Center Institute and Festival, and the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. Rachel attended the University of Chicago intending to study ethnomusicology, but instead developed an affinity for dance, comparative literature, and contemporary circus arts. Her creative work embodies this penchant for collaboration across all media. RE-MALEY.com

The Turnkey Symphony by Dorothy Turay Elgin is fortunate to have a world class orchestra nestled in the heart of our city. The Hemmens Cultural Center is home to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO), which may be the most user friendly orchestra in the entire Midwest. Rather than appealing to those who are in the know about classical music, the ESO hosts an incredible array of community outreach programs. Not only are they informative, but most are free to all. These programs include the Listener’s Club, Inside the Music, Open Rehearsal, and more.

the Club and its presenter, the enthusiastic nature of Kendros will soon put a newcomer at ease. The venue at the library is casual, and given the time of the lecture, people are invited to bring a lunch.

So what, exactly, is the Listener’s Club? The LC grew from the seed of an idea planted by Wendy Evans, ESO violinist and Director of Community Engagement and Orchestra Personnel. About eight years ago, Evans contacted Kendros and described her vision for an educational experience for the community of Elgin. Kendros liked the idea, Joy in the Club and a collaboration was born. Highly recommended and at The rest of the ESO Board was the top of the list is the Listennot quite as convinced the LC er’s Club (LC) with presenter would be a worthwhile investJim Kendros and orchestra ment. However, good ideas in liaison Wendy Evans. Each the hands of the right people Wednesday afternoon from often find their way 1-3pm on the eve to fruition through of an ESO concert, ❝ In the Elgin area alternative means. Kendros brings With Kendros’s his expertise and there is a real support, the first wit to the faithful year of the LC took desire to know at the Gail Borden Kendros took Public Library’s more about the flnoight. pay for the first (GBPL) main two sessions; howmusic and not branch at Kimball ever, a generous and Grove by the just listen. patron came to the Fox River. For two rescue and fund— Jim Kendros hours, Kendros ed the first year. entertains and Seeing its success, educates an eager the ESO Board decided the time audience on the backstories of had come for them to fund the the composers and their works LC’s program. Since those early that will be featured at the upyears, attendance has continued coming ESO concert. It’s a music to grow. Starting from a dedicatlesson, history, and juicy bits of ed group of a dozen or so, recent biography. groups average approximately Although the designation fifty listeners. It remains a very Listener’s Club may sound a popular program, and its “membit high-toned, that percepbers” are loyal followers, eager tion couldn’t be further from to share their experience with the truth. Evidenced by the other potential music devotees audience’s warm reception to and bring them into the fold.

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Jim Kendros leads the Wednesday afternoon Listener’s Club. Photo by Dorothy Turay. The Listener’s Club meets in the Meadows Community Room on the first floor of the GBPL. Restrooms are conveniently accessible in the hallway adjacent to it, making the meeting space easy to negotiate for those who have physical challenges. The double doors are open wide to welcome visitors. A table laden with the current “syllabus” and other information of upcoming library events and ESO material awaits the attendees. Evans is nearby to answer questions and welcome the day’s “members.” Suddenly, there is a gust of energy that infuses the room like an electric charge. Kendros has arrived with his arsenal of laptop and a lifetime’s worth of musicology. By now, the room is comfortably full, and people are chatting amicably. A thrum of anticipation builds as Kendros takes center stage, armed with microphone and laptop at the ready. Building on the audience’s energy, Kendros begins the presentation for the weekend’s concert. Following Kendros’s detailed guidelines, the audience gets a crash course in composition types (sonata, waltz, or scherzo?), the artists’ background, history, and a few fun facts. There is a short break in the two hour lecture, giving one plenty of time for a bathroom break or a coffee refill. At the end of the presentation, Kendros and Evans initiate a question and answer session. In essence, the Listener’s Club creates an educated audience for

the ESO, which in turn surprises the LC with occasional unexpected visits from Conductor Andrew Grams or guest musicians and conductors. Speaking to the enthusiasm of the LC, Kendros said, “The patrons in Elgin really passionately want to experience the music and learn more about it.” He added that Elginites have a thirst for the “educational aspect and passion that I don’t see as much in other orchestras.”

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The first time he came to Elgin for a pre-concert lecture in February, 2009, Kendros recalled, “The whole feeling of the audience was something completely different than I’d ever felt. These people were very interested in knowing all about the music, and they were ... passionate, passionately interested in the music ...” He continued, “In the Elgin area, there is a real desire to know more about the music and not just listen. They want to know and to make the music their own. That is so special.” Kendros is quick to credit Evans for bringing the community and orchestra together. He calls her idea for the LC “dynamic” and continues to praise her marketing skill with innovative programs like the Instrument Petting Zoo at the GBPL. At this event, kids and their parents are encouraged to get up close and personal with various instruments and their handlers. Kendros remembers the day he brought his antique instruments

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tra? “Mingle with the Musicians” is a fun event offered to Saturday evening concert attendees. After each Saturday night performance, patrons are invited to join ESO musicians and Andrew Grams at a local Elgin restaurant. The orchestra personnel are open to chat and answer questions. Raise a toast to your favorite performer. Cheers! Jim Kendros leads the Wednesday afternoon Listener’s Club. Source: elginsymphony.org.

to the event and “was amazed! There were just busloads of kids!” In addition to being a presenter of musical education, Kendros plays a large variety of instruments, from keyboards to the Hurdy-Gurdy, is a composer and a radio host. Evans and Kendros host a radio show/podcast on Huntley radio station 101.5 FM, which Kendros stated is “dedicated to Elgin.”

We’re With the Band Besides the Listener’s Club, the ESO offers even more to the curious listener. There are open

rehearsals and Inside the Music, in which conductor Andrew Grams leads audience discussion and live orchestra rehearsal. Open rehearsals are free events that allow people to observe a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of a working orchestra. Through this event, the music appreciator can see the “sausage being made” and walk away with the knowledge of the exactitude, cooperation, and discipline that it takes to create the music. Although open rehearsals are free, the ESO does require reservations. Another event, Inside the

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Music, is a combination lecture by Andrew Grams, followed by the full orchestra’s performance. Much like the Leonard Bernstein programs on public television in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Grams explains the intricacies of the compositions and divulges bits of the composer’s life. Grams is a charming and energetic host with the appeal and charisma of Kendros. The lecture and performance are geared toward engaging young, aspiring artists; therefore, student tickets are just thirteen dollars. Adults may attend for a higher priced ticket. Looking for a more informal way to connect with the orches-

Evans is dedicated to bringing the community of Elgin and the ESO together in imaginative ways that further music education. She is the mastermind behind all of ESO’s educational programs, such as the Listener’s Club and Inside the Music, but she also arranges the Ainsworth

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Concerts for Youth, Traveling Ensembles, and Masterclass Opportunities. These programs provide Elgin’s children with similar experiences enjoyed by the adults. In early April, the Hemmens will host an Ainsworth Concert called the ESO World Tour that features seventeen-year-old violinist Claire Arias-Kim. The concert consists of a forty-five minute musical tour of world composers from places as diverse as Poland and Australia. Can’t make it to the Hemmens? No problem. The musicians can come to area schools and perform. Music programs are selected according to age appropriate levels for grades K-8.

host a pop-up event, “Russia Distilled,” at the Artspace Lofts in downtown Elgin. For twelve dollars, adults can participate in tasting different vodkas while listening to an informative music lecture on Russian music. Elgin is fortunate to have the ESO in the heart of downtown on the banks of the Fox River. The Hemmens, home of the ESO, is an asset to the city that beckons visitors from miles away. As a four time winner of the Illinois Professional Orchestra of the Year, the ESO has good reason to be proud of its achievements. In spite of its laurels, the ESO remains true to its root cause, which is to bring the enjoyment of music to the people.

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Black History Month The 14th Annual Black History Family Festival (BHFF) will take place on Saturday, February 2nd at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin from 1:00 ‚Äì 4:00 pm. Founded by Dr. Phyllis Folarin in 2006 in collaboration with the Gail Borden Public Library, it continues to provide programming that educates the community through highlighting literary and other accomplishments of African Americans. Co-chairs Marilyn Prentice, President and Brittany Barber, Vice President of BHFF, say the goal of this year’s Festival is to focus on the “Young, Bright and Brilliant” African Americans in our community. The Festival features keynote speaker Christopher Williams, a panel discussion with Future African American Leaders from U-46 high schools, musical peformances by TJ Ptak, Mike Lo and local band Accidentally on Purpose. Spoken word artists, kids crafts, information booths and prize drawings will round out this free event. For more information, contact Marilyn Prentice at mprentice@elgin.edu.

Nick Cristano is a young Hoboken, NJ marketing executive who routinely visits his four grandparents every Sunday for dinners which are governed by the three “F’s”: family, faith, and food. One Sunday he has an exciting, though devastating announcement for his grandparents: He is being promoted to a new position in faraway Seattle, Washington. Since Nick is their only relative left in the area, the thought of losing him calls for drastic action on the part of the grandparents. The solution? Introduce him to the woman of his dreams. See how this story unfolds at an upcoming performance at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street in downtown Elgin. The show runs for three weekends, February 8-24th, with Friday and Saturday night shows at 8pm, and Sunday afternoon shows at 2pm. General admission is $20 (students and seniors, $18).

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Natasha Paremski performs February 4th and 9th in Elgin. Photo courtesy ESO.

Music, Moods, and More On Monday February 4, 7:30 pm Chamber Music on the Fox presents Natasha Paremski performing works by Prokofiev and Ravel along with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Known for her dazzling virtuosity and vivacious flare, Natasha Paremski has awed audiences in Elgin with her breathtaking concerto performances. This time, see and hear her up close and personal in recital at the intimate and chic Imago Creative Studios, 216 Prairie Street in downtown Elgin. Seating is limited for this one-night-only event. Convenient free parking is available on site. Tickets are $30 (students $15), available at chambermusiconthefox.org. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO), led by music director Andrew Grams, presents “Natasha and the Romantics” Valentine’s Day weekend Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 10 at 2:30 pm, at the Hemmens Cultural Center. Concerts feature guest artist Natasha Paremski, piano, performing Chopin’s passionate Piano Concerto No. 2, which

he composed at the age of 20. Chopin had a tragic affair with poet Amantine Dupin (pen name George Sand). The program also features Romantic era composers Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann, dear friends who were in love with the same woman, Clara Schumann, a composer herself. Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture is exuberant, joyous, and includes old student drinking tunes. An excerpt is heard in the opening of the 1978 comedy Animal House. Schumann’s Symphony No. 4, (1851) is considered by many to be his best symphonic writing and one of the most original in the Romantic repertoire. Tickets start at $30 and are available online at ElginSymphony.Org. The ESO & Gail Borden Public Library are hosting “Russia Distilled: Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini,” a lecture and vodka-tasting, on Friday, February 22, 7:00 pm at ArtSpace Elgin, 51 S. Spring St. with presentations by Irina Del Genio, Elgin Community College (ECC) associate dean of liberal, visual and performing arts & John Schwartz, who teaches Russian at ECC and leads the German Conversation Club at Gail Borden Public Library. Chef Doug Yeomans, of Tarragon Catering, will offer zakuski or snacks, and talk about Russian cuisine. Russian tea sponsored by Clare M. Ollayos, DC. Tickets in advance are $12.00 at ElginSymphony. Org.

Voices from Around the World Join Fox Valley Lyrical Productions (formerly Soiree Lyrique) for a unique afternoon of song, performed by an accomplished group of international soloists. Canadian soprano Solange Sior and Italian tenor Franco Martorana performed the lead roles in last year’s production of Die Fledermaus. Ukrainian soprano Tetyana Torzhevska and Korean tenor

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Ballet 5:8 invites you to experience a riveting evening of dance featuring two one-act ballets, Saturday night, February 16 at the Hemmens Cultural Center. Julianna Rubio Slager’s world premiere The Space In Between is set on a bus ride between Hell and Heaven, a story inspired by C.S. Lewis’ 1945 novel The Great Divorce. Slager’s The Four Seasons of the Soul, an audience favorite, is set to Vivaldi’s dramatic score and reflects the seasons of life juxtaposed with the seasons of Nature. For a deeper look at these bal-

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lets, the art form and its future, read the exclusive interview with Julianna Slager on page 16 of this edition of BRAVO. Reserved seats are $30; seniors and students $22; children twelve and under $15. Learn more and buy tickets at ballet58. org. Great seats are still available.

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Drake Bell at Rochaus Actor, voice actor, and star of Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show and Drake and Josh, Drake Bell broke into the music scene in the early 2000’s. In 2005 he independently released his debut album, Telegraph, released under Bell’s own name. His second album, It’s Only Time, was released in 2006 after signing with Universal Motown Records and debuted at #81 on the Billboard 200, selling over 23,000 copies during its first week of release. It’s Only Time has sold 178,000 copies in the United States as of 2012. His first video album, Drake Bell In Concert, was released in 2008. It debuted at #81 on the Top 100 Mexican Albums Chart. Bell released an EP in 2011 called A Reminder independently. In 2014, Bell released his

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Scene from The Space In Between. Photo courtesy Ballet 5:8. Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and songs. As parents must remain in the building but do not need to attend the class, this is the first On My Own library experience for children. No registration. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See above. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Jan.29 Wonderful Ones 15 minutes of short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, music and a movement activity followed by a 15 minute play period. For children 12-23 months with parent or adult caregiver. Registration required. Please complete the information below or call our Registration Desk at 847-429-4597. Please sign up for only one of the time slots offered so that as many of our customers as possible can enjoy our programming. During the first week of registration only customers living in the Gail Borden Public Library District may register. Registration for customers outside of the library district begins the following Monday. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL

1, 2, 3, Go! Families are invited to share stories, rhymes, and musical activities together. For children 1-3 years with an adult caregiver. No registration. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help 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 630-844-8768. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Teen Life: Knitting for a Cause Learn how to knit hats and scarves using looms. Keep your creations or

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we take the time to be still and listen, we can hear and feel the communication coming from the dancers into the audience.”

Forward and upward are the directions of Slager’s newest work, The Space In Between, inspired This conversation is often by The Great Divorce, a 1945 extended by a talkback session, novel by C. S. Lewis. The story is where the auset on a symbolic dience can ask bus ride between ❝ In the darkness of questions and two places in the discuss their exafterlife and is a quiet theater we perience with the staged with edgy find time and space company after the costumes, lightto be moved, chalperformance. ing design and a minimalist sound lenged and inspired “People often track. The world tell me they are by movements that premier perforintimidated by transcend language. ballet,” Slager mance is coming to Elgin in February. — Julianna Slager admits, “but I have never heard Also on the proof anyone coming gram is The Four to one of our performances and Seasons of the Soul, a colorful walking away wishing they had neoclassical ballet that follows not come!” the seasons of life and Nature, set to a contemporary rendition The two one-act ballets will of Vivaldi’s famous musical score. be on stage for one night only at the Hemmens Cultural Center More than just sight and sound, on Saturday, February 16th at these works carry meanings. 7pm. Reserved seats are $30 “People understand posture, for adults, $22 for seniors and gesture, facial expression and college students and $15 for energy without even realizing children twelve and under. Buy it,” Slager said. “Movement fills tickets online through the webin the blanks where words fail. If site, ballet58.org. —JP donate what you make to others in need. Elgin Teen Life is a partnership with the Elgin Police Department and the Gail Borden Public Library. 4p-6p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club Kids are invited to hone their chess skills. Beginners are welcome. Intermediate or Advanced players can play opponents or work on chess puzzles. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

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Senior Services Associates 205 Fulton Street

1710 Professional Building 1710 N. Randall Road

Side Street Studio Arts Gallery 15 Ziegler Court

Advocate Sherman Hospital 1425 N. Randall Road

Soulful Sparrow 10 Douglas Avenue

Candlewood Suites 1780 Capital Street

Blue Box Cafe 176 E. Chicago Street

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Comfort Suites 2480 Bushwood Drive

Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way

Alexander’s Cafe 1725 N. State Street

Danny’s on Douglas* 231 Douglas Avenue

Bender Dental Care 217 N. McLean Blvd.

Domani Cafe 109 E. Highland Avenue

Big Skillet Restaurant 90 Tyler Creek Plaza

Dog’s Paw Brewing Co. 74 S. Grove Avenue

Big Apple Bagels* 561 N. McLean Boulevard

Downtown Neighborhood Assn* 31 S. Grove Avenue #100

Clean Vistas Laundromat Tyler Creek Plaza

Dream Hall at 51 51 S. Grove Avenue

D Hangout Bar and Grill 550 S. McLean Boulevard

Elgin Antiques & Uniques 207 E. Chicago Street

Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive

Elgin ArtSpace Lofts 51 S. Spring Street

Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard

Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division Street

Grumpy Goat Tavern 875 Sports Way

Elgin Books & Coffee 66 S. Grove Ave.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 800 N. State Street

Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court

Hampton Inn 405 Airport Road

Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago Street

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 20 Dupage Court

Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave.

Willow Lake Estates* 161 West River Road

DOWNTOWN Al’s Cafe & Creamery 43 DuPage Court Arabica Cafe* 59 Douglas Ave Associated Bank 16 N. Spring Street

Elle Salon 2490 Bushwood Drive

Jewel-Osco 375 Randall Road Stanley’s Ale House 335 N. McLean Boulevard Starbucks 338 S. Randall Road

EAST/WEST DUNDEE Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee The Dundee Depot 319 N. River St., East Dundee East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee Emmett’s Brewing Company 128 W. Main St., West Dundee The Manor Restaurant 425 E. Main St., East Dundee Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee Pampered Pet Services 1050 Dundee Ave. 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!

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February 2019 or learn what it’s about. For additional copies, check our LinkIn service. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Google Docs Learn how to use Google Docs basic features for creating, editing, and sharing word processing documents in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Jan.30 Terrifi c Twos See 1/29. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows

Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sewing With Chris Come learn how to sew your own tote bag with Chris from Sewing4Fun! Registration is required, and you will receive a supply list emailed to you after registering. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrifi c Twos See 1/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 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

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meet one-on-one with a volunteer. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 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 South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Adult 3D Design Series(RB) Learn 3D design and printing fundamentals and putting your skills to the test in this series Each class offers the opportunity to design and print a pre-determined object using Tinkercad. R1/23 - Basics: Are you curious about the new wave of 3D printing? learn how these machines work and create a Tinkercad account to design an object for printing.1/30 - Intermediate: learn how to enhance your design skills by exploring additional tools in Tinkercad to create a new object for printing.2/6 - Advanced: Bring your imagination and new-found skills to practice creating everyday objects. R 6p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Biling/Go Bilingual Conversation Group 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 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Music from the 20s Saturday, March 9th, 2019 Doors open at 6:00pm. Concert begins at 7:30pm. The evening’s events will include a silent auction, raffle, hors d’oeuvres, and wine bar.

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 in conducted entirely in Spanish. Tags: Spanish, Bilingual, Families, Storytimes 6.30p-7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Word:Tables & Graphics Learn how to use tables, borders, backgrounds, and WordArt to make your documents pop in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Kimball Street Theatre at Elgin Academy Kimball Street and Dundee Avenue Elgin, IL 60120

Walking Book Club Join the Walking Book Club for a 45-minute walk, followed by a 45-minute book discussion. January: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. February: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. For details, please contact Andy at 847289-5844. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. To reserve tickets, please contact the box office at 847.429.9486 or reserve online at heartlandvoices.org.

Thu.Jan.31 1, 2, 3, Go! See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 8th, 2019 7:30pm | Tickets are $20

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Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailbor-

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from Tandem cidery. Menu includes salad, fish, main (pork belly), and dessert. EPH is not a gluten-fee environment, but every effort will be made to eliminate cross contamination, include professional oversight and separate prep areas. Reservations and deposit required, please call or stop in. 7p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. $45 per person Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

den.info Creativity Lab Art, tinkering activities and games will be available for creative play. February 7 Puppy Love. February 14 Doggie expanding bookmark. February 21 Dalmation puppet. February 28 Origami dogs. 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad Help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other library related projects. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270*, 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 Kids Explore: Paper Airplanes Learn about the Wright Brothers and airplanes, then learn to make your own paper airplanes. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 10 Steps to Becoming a Successful Self-Published Author Reggie Kee, local self-published author of 4 books, will provide information to the general public on how to become a self-published author to increase the number of authors in the Fox Valley region one page at a time. Tagline: Elevating You from Readership to Authorship One Page at a Time. Please register. 7p-8p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Arts and Ales Our monthly coaster art night is back, last Thursday of the month, now known as Arts and Ales! Grab your favorite drawing utensils, some friends, a beer and a seat as we throw random, weird topics at you to draw on the backs of our PRTR coasters. Or, just draw whatever you’d like! All skill levels and styles are welcome. Share this event with all your artsy (or not so artsy) friends, because the more the merrier. 21 and over. Also 2/28. 7p-10p, Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Road plankroadtaproom.com. No Cover Gluten-free Cider Dinner Four course dinner paired with craft ciders

QuickBooks Series Learn how QuickBooks accounting software allows users to manage their company finances in this five-part series. Learn how to set up a company, add items, work with customers & vendors, and run reports. January 31: All About Customers. February 7: All About Vendors. February 14: Wrap Up & Reports. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Feb.1 Baby Rhyme Time Singing, clapping, simple stories and playtime for this 1/2 hour program.Tags: Storytimes, Babies 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Black History Month Brunch Dress your best and join the community as we start Black History month off in style! Food, entertainment, and keynote address from Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher. 10a, ECC University and Business Center, 1700 Spartan Drive tickets.elgin.edu. $15-20 Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays 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. February 1, Show Dogs (2018, PG). 10.15a-12.15p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Baby & Toddler Playgroup Calling all babies and toddlers! Come to storytime, then stay and play! This is a hands-on, age appropriate playgroup is a great place to spend some quality time with your little one and connect with other adults. A variety of toys will be offered in this non-structured playtime. No registration. Ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. Tags: Babies, Toddlers, Activity, Playgroup 10.45a-11.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mobile Music Basics Learn how to add and listen to music on your mobile devices with popular music apps like as Google Play Music,Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and more. R 1p-2.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Gabe Hirst Join us for lovely guitar music and fantastic cocktails! 7p-9p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No cover Johnny Burnett Band The Johnny Burnett Band is a pop, fusion, blues and originals band fronted by lead vocalist/keyboardist/acoustic guitarist JOHNNY BURNETT. 7p-10p, Jimmy’s Charhouse, 2290 Point Boulevard 847.783.0200 jimmyscharhouseelgin. com. No cover First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions Come on in out of the cold and enjoy 1 more night before Woodstock Willie tells us whether or not winter will stick around for 6 more weeks; just 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, and tons of energy, these family-friendly shows are ones you won’t soon forget. Oh, and did we mention there’s live music and a cash bar? Don’t miss a fun and exciting evening out! 8p-9.45p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 greenroomimprov. com The Belvederes Raised on a healthy diet of Garage Rock, Power-Pop, Roots, Red-Hot Rockabilly, HonkyTonk and Soul — John Ford (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Alonzo (drums, vocals) and Tyler Kock (bass guitar, vocals) came together during the early months of 2011, and presented a simple, clear-cut mission statement: Make people feel good. And when presented with such a task, we believe there’s nothing quite like the incredible gift of Rock & Roll music. We also firmly believe that if you’re gonna do this, you better do it right and give the audience MORE than what they paid for. Dynamic playing, tight three-part harmonies, dance floor-friendly energy and lots of love are what you can expect to experience at a Belvederes show. So get in on this rockin’ dance party! Ya won’t be sorry! 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231

5.2 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com DJ “JD” Come dance the night away with Dj “JD” till 2:00 AM. Playing your favorite tunes. 9p, D Hangout Bar and Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No cover Medusa’s Darkwave 10 Year Anniversary Post Apocalyptic Productions presents: Medusa’s Darkwave Join us for the 10yr anniversary of Medusa’s Darkwave!! DJs Instant Cash, Steve O.G, Eternal, Daki, Synthwitch, & Alpha Omega join forces to bring the best in ground breaking beats! Special visual performance by the amazing & wonderful Lady India. Featuring Art By Rembry! At the bar we’ll have Jessica Hooten & Sasha Spallina teaming up to serve delicious libations for your drinking pleasure!! Featuring $3 Kamikaze shots & $100 bottle service. Medusa Chicago Nightclub opens at 10:00pm & DJs will be spinning till 4am. Free admission before 11pm with flyer or digital RSVP, small cover charge afterwards!! We feature a high end feel to your nightclub experience with a rich & full bar selection accompanying the comfortable venue which features a great dance floor with amazing L.E.D lights. If you’re interested in coming but do not have a ride, please feel free to post on the event page & we will try to arrange a carpool! Medusa’s can be reached from Chicago via the Metra train which is only 3 blocks away from the club. 10p-4a, Medusa Chicago Nightclub, 209 E. Chicago Street medusachicago.com

Sat.Feb.2 Inglpara el Trabajo/English for the Workplace Ionase a este curso gratuito de 7 semanas en la Biblioteca. Aprenda a buscar un trabajo y crear un curriculum en la computadora. Practique vocabulario y conversaciones relacionadas con el trabajo. Aprenda sobre la cultura y los derechos en el lugar de trabajo. Investigue profesiones y explore oportunidades de educacion y desarrollo continuo. Este programa es proporcicionado con una subvencion del Gerald M. Klein Family Foundation. Join this

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free 7-week course at the Library. Use computers to learn to search for a job and create a resume. Practice work-related vocabulary and conversations. Learn about workplace culture and rights. Research careers and explore continued education and development opportunities. This program is funded through a grant from the Gerald M. Klein Family Foundation. 10a-1p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Museum Story Hour This month’s theme is Pandas! Come to story hour and hear a story about Pandas, do some activities, and learn about these creatures from China. There is no fee for story hour, but donations are always accepted. See you at the Museum story hour! 11a, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. Free Black History Family Festival Celebrate our young future African American leaders.All ages invited to attend.Ignite and celebrate the inner greatness in everyone with live music, treats, crafts, stories and so much more! Festivities will include:- Keynote speaker: Business Consultant and Motivational Speaker Christopher Williams (a.k.a., “Chris Empowers”) - Presentation of our young Future African American Leaders- Inspiration from the Young, Bright & Brilliant panel. 1p-4p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Tiempo de Prica Salones abiertos con asistencia individual en espanol. No tienes que registrate para pasar y recibir ayuda. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Valentines for Vets Join us for a free and fun “crafternoon” making Valentines for Veterans in our community! Valentine-making supplies, snacks and beverages will be provided. Families and kids are welcome! Valentines will be delivered to local veterans service organizations, senior living centers and nursing homes with veteran residents. Do you know a veteran who should get a valentine? Send us a message with the details.

Drum Circle EVERYONE WELCOME! Bring a drum or use one of ours. Turn on, tune in and become a part of our drum community. Hosted by Dragonfly Medicine. 7p-8.30p, Simple Balance Health Center, 221 E. Chicago Street 815.382.3255 dragonfly-medicine.com. Love contributions appreciated Simply Sound Live Entertainment from Rod Guico and Katie Somers. 7p-10p, Jimmy’s Charhouse, 2290 Point Boulevard 847.783.0200 jimmyscharhouseelgin.com. No cover The Cave Dwellers — Chicago’s Original Garage Band The British Invasion hit the shores of America in 1964. With the arrival of the Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Rolling Stones and a wave of other bands from England, the rock in this country was suddenly alive with garage bands forming everywhere. In Chicago, keyboardist Gary Goldberg, a student at Wright Junior College, and classmates guitarist Freddie Glickstein, keyboardist Victor Alfonso and guitarist Henry Gardano had the same idea. They formed The Cave Dwellers. Their goal was to make records and cash in on the popularity of rock music. After adding bassist Bruce Gordon and drummer Rick Sorci, the band was set. Soon they were in the recording studio in the basement of Fong’s Cantonese Restaurant in the city. With Freddie singing the lead on “Don’t Break My Heart Again,” written by Gary, and a remake of Ray Charles’ hit, “What’d I Say,” The Cave Dwellers made their first record. Over the next few years, the band recorded other tunes, including “One More Day” and “You Love Me No More.” A lady by the name of Carmen Poulos, a 16-year-old, met the band at a Herman’s Hermits concert and helped the Cave Dwellers get some much-needed publicity in the form of a newspaper article in the Chicago Sun Times supplement publication, “Chicago Midwest”. By 1967, The Cave Dwellers had recorded “Run Around” and received airplay on Chicago radio stations WLS and WCFL. The Cave Dwellers changed their lineup a number of times over the years. Others in the band included Dennis “Stoney” Phillips, Fred Faith, , Fred

Strauss, Al Stone, Peter C. Budd, and Danny Moyer. More recently, band members included Joe Krowka, Cliff Killion, Eddie Grzyb and Peter C. Budd for a second stint. Today, The Cave Dwellers consists of original members Gary Goldberg and Rick Sorci (who returned after 49 years). Also back from the past is Bruce Gordon on a part-time basis. They are joined by the new band members Kurt Michaels (lead guitar) and Gary Blum (bass and guitar), and the newest arrival, (guitarist-harpist) Ted Aliotta - a founding member of the famous Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah. 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. No cover Mark and Jim Mark & Jim will be playing at the main level bar of Gifford’s Kitchen. Three full sets of your favorite acoustic rock songs. 8.30p, Gifford’s Kitchen and Social, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com. No cover Hi Infidelity 9p, Gifford’s Kitchen and Social, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com. No Cover No Limits No Limits Band is a coverband from Chicagoland area. The band covers different genres from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and current hits. This band will get you dancing all night long. 9p, D Hangout Bar and Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No cover DJ Juicy Eclectic mix of current and past music from a variety of genres, such as pop, dance, house, bachata, and hip hop. 9.30p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No Cover

Sun.Feb.3 Opening Day at Black & Gray Over a year after we first set eyes on the future site for Black & Gray Brewing Co, it is finally time to fling the doors open to the public! Six beers on tap, half off pints for the day, games big screen for those who want to watch the game, Duke’s BBQ & Blues catering all day, in house! 12p-10p, Black & Gray Brewing Co, 311 Barrington Ave, East Dundee

5.2 Kindergarten. Children should be entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2019 to attend this program. For kids ages 4-5 years with an adult caregiver. Registration required. You will be automatically registered for the entire 6-week series. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cafe en Espanol / Spanish Cafe 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. Intermediate-level participants will practice structured and spontaneous conversations in Spanish. Participants also will learn vocabulary. Led by Pita Betancourt. 12p-1p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 1/30. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 3.30p-4p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades K-2: Take Flight Explore exclusive pieces of our flight exhibit in this special exhibit of STEAM. *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 Read It! Paint It! Paint your own Mrs. Frisby adventure! R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info STEAM for grades 3-5: Take Flight Explore exclusive pieces of our flight exhibit in this special edition of STEAM. *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 Candlelight Meditation Come join us for 30 minutes of calm, peace, seren-

Bowl Party — It’s Gonna Be SUPER $53 Visa gift card giveaway every quarter. Complimentary Food. Awesome Giveaways all game long. Super Fun. 5.30p-11p, Olde Towne Inn, 412 Bluff City Boulevard 847.608.1703. No cover

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Tile Art. Each month from January through September 2019, we will publish one of nine sections of a 32 x 26.25” piece of artwork titled “Cobblestoned,” by Elgin artist Barbara Broeske. Cut out each section and assemble in the correct order to see the finished piece. Attach the sections together using strips of tape on the back to make an impressive display for your home or office. In September, send a photo of your finished project to be entered in a drawing to win an 8 x 10 inch color photographic print of this piece on shimmering metal, signed by the artist.

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February 2019 ity. Guaranteed to help you feel less stressed and more centered. Repeats Monday nights. 6p-6.30p, FIrst Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Donations welcomed Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Drop By Game Design (High School) We’ll be using Bitsy and Twine 2 to make our own games. Come try it out or continue working on something you already started. Laptops will be provided, first come first serve. On the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Poetry Writers Workshop Come share your love of poetry! This is a group for local poets to share what they have written. Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and songwriter, will facilitate. No registration. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Taxman Cometh: Highlights of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 The Taxman Cometh: Highlights of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 - and how they affect you as an individual taxpayer or small business owner.On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law the most comprehensive tax reform act since Ronald Reagan was President. It is officially titled “An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Reso-

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27 lution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.” Politicians named it “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” CPA’s and other tax professionals call it “The CPA and Tax Preparers Lifetime Job Security Act.”Come hear Certified Score Business Mentor, Harry Eng, a practicing CPA, Enrolled Agent and principal partner in the St. Charles tax firm, Fox Valley Tax Solutions, explain in simple, easy to understand terms, why the return you will file this spring will be radically different than any you have been accustomed to in the last 30 plus years. During the evening he will answer your technical questions as well as suggest actions you can take to minimize your taxes in coming years.Please register. Presented in partnership with SCORE Fox Valley. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Faith and Yoga Join us on Mondays for Faith and Fitness - Yoga. Beginners to experienced yogis welcome! Taught by Danielle Kerr. No need to register, just show up!!! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. See you there!! Each Monday through April 8th (skipping March 25th for Spring Break). 7p-8p, West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane 847.488.1800 westridgechurch.com. $10 MS Excel: Advanced Topics Learn how to quickly highlight important numbers using conditional formatting, work with multiple sheets in an Excel file, calculate percentages, and use the PMT and VLOOKUP functions in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Planning & Zoning Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Natasha Paremski: Pictures at an Exhibition Known for her dazzling virtuosity and vivacious flare, Natasha Paremski has awed audiences in Elgin with her breathtaking concerto performances. This time, see and hear her up close and personal in recital at the intimate and chic Imago in downtown Elgin. She’ll perform works by Prokofiev and Ravel along with Mussorgsky’s epic Pictures at an Exhibition. Seating is limited for this one-night-only event. Experience the live performance and bring home the CD! We will have Natasha’s latest cd release on sale at the concert. 7.30p, Imago Creative Studios, 216 Prairie Street 224.276.8881 chambermusiconthefox.org. $15-30

Tue.Feb.5 Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cocoa with a Cop This fun, exciting and unique event brings EPD officers and the community together over a delicious and complimentary cup of McDonald’s Hot Chocolate to build relationships and have fun. 9.30a, McDonald’s Restaurant, 1165 N McLean Blvd 311 cityofelgin.org

Our adoptable pet availablity changes daily so please check out our website frequently. www.andersonanimalshelter.org. Three Adoption Locations: Bloomingdale (inside petco) 412 W Army Trail Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (847) 697-2880 ext 90

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

N. Aurora (next to Pet Supplies Plus) 180 N Randall Road North Aurora, IL 60542 (847) 697-2880 ext 80

Elgin Genealogical Society - What’s New in Family Search This is a monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society where Maureen Brady will present “What’s New in Family Search”. The free family history website offers access to its resources online at FamilySearch.org. The presentation will discuss the latest Family Search developments, including new features, historic records, classes/ webinars, and more. This family history website continually gathers, preserves, and shares genealogical records worldwide. Maureen Brady, a former school

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Human Relations Commission 6.30p-7.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Elgin Heritage Commission 7p-8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Google Sheets Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using the basic features of Google Sheets in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info What’s Happening In U-46 Join Tony Sanders, CEO of U-46, for an evening of conversation about the 2nd largest school district in the state. Learn about the joys and challenges of steering over 40,000 students to academic success, the district’s plans for the future, and how the district and community can work together. Co-presented by the AAUW/Elgin Area Branch. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Trivia Night Test your general knowledge every Tuesday at EPH. Win $$ off your tab and more. Repeats 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. No cover

Wed.Feb.6 Literacy Connection Volunteer Training Become a Literacy Connection Volunteer Tutor in this 12 hour training workshop. Help to make a change in someone’s life and become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor! The Literacy Connection has over 40 adult learners in our community waiting to be matched with a tutor like you! Would you like to help? Our Tutors help other adults with their English literacy skills, at a time and place convenient for both tutor and learner. NO PRIOR TEACHING OR TUTORING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED! We’ll train and guide you through the tutoring process. Join us at one of our upcoming Tutor Orientations to learn more! Must be at least 18 years old.Join us on Wednesday, February 6 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a brief overview to The Literacy Connection & Tutoring to learn more. Part A of training

will start after the intro and there is no obligation to stay if you feel our program is not for you.Training continues on Saturday, February 16 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wednesday, February 20 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and concludes on Saturday, March 2 from 9:30 am - 12:30p m. Part A must be completed in person.Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 847-742-6565 or email info@elginliteracy.org for more information or to register. Course Structure This is an instructor-led, 12-hour course, with some online and out of classroom assignments. Online options are available to complete missed material, if necessary. Tutor trainees participate in discussion, role playing and interactive activities as they learn strategies and background information necessary to tutor adults. Course Materials and Cost Tutor training is free, but there is a $35 fee to cover the textbook, LITSTART: Strategies for Adult Literacy and ESL Tutors, and other handouts. Cash or a check made payable to The Literacy Connection is collected at the end of the first course meeting. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.Call 847-742-6565 or emailinfo@elginliteracy.org for more information or to register. 9a-12.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 1/29. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 1/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 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 1/30. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

5.2 Studio 270 Volunteer Corps: Cards for Humanity Make unique greeting cards for those in our community that need it most. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Audio Lab: Beat Creation Use Logic Pro X to create your own beats. 5p-7p, GBPL Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Adult 3D Design Series(RB) See 1/30. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Biling/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 1/30. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 1/30. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Chicago Street Reconstruction Public Information Meeting A public information meeting is being held to share details of the Chicago Street reconstruction project (between Center Street and Liberty Street), the City’s new lead service line replacement ordinance, and the critical items each resident and property owner will be required to participate in with respect to the removal of the lead service lines. An English to Spanish translator will be present at the meeting. 7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way MS Publisher: Basics Learn how to use Publisher to create projects like flyers, greeting cards, calendars, invitations, and more in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Paint Nite: Starry Rainbow Mountain Come out for a NEW kind of night out! Paint Nite(R) invites you to create art over some drinks! Guided by a professional artist and party host. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t

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Julianna Rubio Slager’s The Space in Between is set on a bus ride between heaven and hell, a story inspired by C. S. Lewis’ novel The Great Divorce. Slager’s The Four Seasons of the Soul, a Ballet 5:8 audience favorite, is set to Vivaldi’s dramatic score and reflects on the seasons of life juxtaposed with the seasons of nature.

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have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!). IF YOU ARE DRINKING ALCHOHOL Must be of legal drinking age. The event begins promptly at the start time listed above. Please allow extra time to find parking and get settled! Can’t wait to see you There! Purchase tickets online. 7p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 paintnite.com. $35

This is the latest in our series of reprints of old Elgin advertising, featuring the artwork, photographs, writing and business ideas of previous generations of Elginites. In the coming months, we’ll feature ads particularly from 1935 and 1985, when every proud local business placed an ad in a special edition of the daily newspaper honoring Elgin’s Centennial and Sesquicentennial. Vintage Elgin National Watch Company ads are from the collection of Jennifer Fukala.

or eReader? Bring your questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

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1, 2, 3, Go! See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Kids Explore: Walt Disney Join us to learn about Walt Disney and how to make your own stop-motion animation movie. 5p-6p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info

Walking Book Club See 1/30. 7p-8.30p, GBPL In The Community at Rec Center, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wright Brothers, Wrong Story Prepare to take off with new details of a momentous historical event you thought you knew. Hear this new history about Wilbur and Orville Wright, their early years of trial and error at Kitty Hawk, and the hidden details within original archives and family letters that reveal that Wilbur was actually the “Wright” brother who cracked the secret to aerodynamics and achieved liftoff in 1903. Presented by Author William Hazelgrove. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 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

Manualidades Go Bilingual para la Familia: Retratos de Frida/Go Bilingual Family Diviertete con el arte mientras exploras tradiciones culturales latinoamericanas en ingles y espanol. Vamos a crear

Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homeschool Kids Explore: Walt Disney Join us to learn about Walt Disney and how to make your own stop-motion animation movie. 2p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Feb.7 Device Advice Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smartphone,

Creativity Lab See 1/31. 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090

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Fri.Feb.8 Baby Rhyme Time See 2/1. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

una pintura al estilo de Frida Kahlo mientras aprendemos sobre la artista mexicana.Have fun with art while exploring Latino cultural traditions in English and Spanish. Join us to create a self-portrait in style of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo while learning about her! 6p-7.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacipara la Ciudadan/ 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 Top Tips For Organizing Join Erin Kelly for tips on getting and staying organized. Erin welcomes questions. R 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Midnight Romance Join SIP Parties for a unique twist on your typical paint party experience! Enjoy a lively performance that brings humor and audience interaction to detailed art instruction. Feel free to pop in a little early to purchase an appetizer and an ice cold beer or glass of wine! (Canvas Event) USE PROMO CODE: FEB19 FOR 30% OFF! 7p-10p, Porter’s Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard 847.214.5877 sipparties.com. $45 Piano Performance: John LaBorn 7p-8p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info QuickBooks Series See 1/31. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue

Solar Energy Forum The Fox Valley Sustainability Network will hold a Solar Energy Forum on Friday, February 8 in the Heritage Ballroom at the Centre of Elgin. We will discuss the Future Energy Jobs Act and its impact on municipalities, businesses and citizens. This forum is free and will be open to all. Registration is required, link at our website. 10a-12.15p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way foxvalleysustainabilitynetwork.com. Free Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays 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. February 8, Cats and Dogs (2001, PG) 10.15a-12.15p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Baby & Toddler Playgroup See 2/1. 10.45a-11.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Digital Note Taking Are you often losing notes or scribbling important information on random scraps of paper? Learn how you can create digital notes and stay organized at home and on the go with Evernote and OneNote. R 1p-2.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Big Wonders! BIG WONDERS FOR ADULTS! You’ve seen the kids in your life enjoy it for years. Now, it’s your turn. You can have the messy, creative fun all to your adult self with BIG WONDERS! Modeled after our Small Wonders arts education programming for kids, BIG WONDERS will include visual and performance arts instruction, snack time, and so much more! Not for the young, just the young at heart! Featuring different artist educators and different activities each session. Price includes all supplies and adult snack. Limited space available, registration opens soon! Ages 21 and up. NEW - don’t know what to do with your Small Wonders-aged artists during Big Wonders? We’ve got you covered. For $10 more (per child), we’re offering on-site fun for children aged 4-12 -

includes snack, movie time, and art making! 6p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. $30 Science Night: Birds Learn all about birds. What to feed them, what not to feed them, Learn at stations spread across to museum. This science night will serve as a reminder that our program about birds will introduce our new exhibit. Members free. 6p8p, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 elginpublicmuseum.org. $2 Liquid Fun Acoustic duo. 7.30p-11p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 liquidfunband.com. No Cover Friday Jackson We are Friday Jackson, a 4-piece cover band out of Chicago’s NW suburbs. We play top 40’s hits from the 60’s-today! 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin. com. No Cover Over the River and Thru the Woods Nick Cristano is a young Hoboken, NJ marketing executive who routinely visits his four grandparents every Sunday for dinners which are governed by the three “F’s” - family, faith, and food. One Sunday he has an exciting, though devastating announcement for his grandparents: He is being promoted to a new position in faraway Seattle, Washington. Since Nick is their only relative left in the area, the thought of losing him calls for drastic action on the part of the grandparents. The solution? Introduce him to the woman of his dreams. Written by Joe DiPietro, directed by Richard Pahl. Presented by the Elgin Theatre Company. For ticket information call 847-741-0532 or visit www. elgin-theatre.org. 8p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org Hearts Laid Bare Chicago Burlesque Showcase presents an anti-Valentine’s Day cabaret, starring: Starring: Hot Tawdry, JerFay, Vivi Valens, Dusty Bahls, Cruel Valentine, Donna Touch. more to be announced soon! Hosted by MsPixy w/ special guest Giant Martini! 21 and over. 10p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $20

Sat.Feb.9 ACT/SAT Test Preparation Course at ECC Prepare for both the SAT and the ACT tests in one class! This course offered by ECC incorporates materials from both tests because the ACT® and SAT® tests share 75% of the same content. For the 25% of each test that is unique, we clearly indicate ACT®- versus SAT®-only content. Both tests evaluate the same basic skills; by building these skills you are not only preparing for both

5.2 tests at the same time, but you are also developing critical problem-solving skills rather than learning how to memorize problems. This course incorporates a pre-test and a posttest. The SAT practice exams will be given for pre and post. The course then includes 12 hours of core subject instruction. Students should come to class with several pencils and a calculator. All other materials and books are supplied. SAT® is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of this course. ACT/ SAT exam fees not included in price. Course code: CEB 909 100 9a, ECC Room G224, 1700 Spartan Drive 847622-3036 cemailbox@elgin.edu. $395 Family Valentine Tea Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and a craft. For children ages 3-6 years with their families. Required registration begins Friday, December 14 in person at the Registration Desk or by phone at 847-429-4597. 9.30a-10a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Winter Market The Elgin Winter Market returns to Elgin Artspace Lofts for the 2018-2019 season! Happening on the second Saturday from January to April from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Come support local farmers, artists and more! Hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin IL! Confirmed vendors: The Barking Spot Bakery and Boutique LLC; Bridge ‘N Sweets Gourmet Bakery; Caf√© Revive; Casting Whimsy; Curd & Crust; First Star Art; Ivory Petal Company; Leaf and Loom; Little Bird Confections; Pizza King; Slime Shop; Red Flower Organics; Treasure Breads, Inc. Three Bees; Wildtree. *please note all vendor spaces for this date have been filled* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Lakeshore Builders Restoration, Chiro One Wellness Centers, Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, MetroNet Fiber. 10a-3p, Elgin Artspace Lofts, 51 S. Spring Street 847.488.1456 downtownelgin. com. Free Ingles para el Trabajo/English for the Workplace See 2/9. 10a-1p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Recruitment Open House This event will include the application process, a tour, and a question/answer session. Please register in advance. 10a-2p, Elgin Police Department , 151 Douglas Ave. 311 cityofelgin.org WordPress Series Learn how to create your own website using Wordpress.com in this three-part series. February 9 - Creating your site. February 16 - Designing your site. February 23 - Adding special features to your site. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

February 2019 Family Valentine Tea See above. 11a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info A Masterclass for Adults with Maestro Andrew Grams ESO Music Director coaches young artists on musicianship. Audience welcome. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Wedding Cake Decorate a wedding cake using white fondant, white frosting and edible embellishments. There will be a demo on how to finish a 3 tier cake. Please bring a frosted single layer cake, fondant and frosting. Details for supplies will be emailed on 4th September. R 1p-3p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Tiempo de Prica See 2/2. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby Babies up to six months and parents. Bring baby and baby’s new library card to learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! 1p-2p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

BRAVO Correo / Email Aprenda que es e-mail y como usar Gmail.Learn what e-mail is and how to use Gmail. 1.30p3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Puzzle Club Drop in and join us for word puzzles, Sudoku, kid’s floor puzzles and adult jigsaw puzzles. 2p-4p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Medicare for All Barnstorm Come join us for a Barnstorm for Medicare for All. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is re-introducing a new and more inclusive H.R. 676 bill, the Medicare for All Act of 2019. Learn how the Barnstorm, a community action event, can help secure Congressional co-sponsors. We need your help to canvass our neighbors. Dr. John Perryman, M.D., will be a guest speaker. The event is free. For more information, call 847-624-4575. 3p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847-624-4575. Free In Colour Opening Reception We are proud to present IN COLOUR a painting exhibition by Melina Scott, as part of our 2019 Solo Show Series “En Las Manos De...” “These paintings are the result of using different colors, materials, and techniques to just expose my passion for art.” - Melina Ester Scotte. This exhibit will run from

Friday, February 8th through Sunday, February 24th. “En Las Manos De...” Is one of many 2019 Latino Outreach Committee projects dedicated to exposing up and coming latinx visual artists. IN COLOUR is sponsored by Side Street Studio Arts and The Latino Outreach Committee. 6p-9p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $5 donation ESO Pre-Concert Performance: Hanson String Quartet Hear Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Hanson String Quartet perform in the lobby of the Hemmens Cultural Center prior to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm. 6.15p, Hemmens Cultural Center (Lobby), 45 Symphony Way KLChristensen@eyso. org eyso.org. Lobby performance is free

33 lounge. 7p-10p, Jimmy’s Charhouse, 2290 Point Boulevard 847.783.0200 jimmyscharhouseelgin.com. No cover Natasha and the Romantics Perfect for a date with that special someone, this program highlights the music of Romantic era composers. Andrew Grams, conductor; Natasha Paremski, piano. Brahms: Academic Festival Overture; Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2; Schumann: Symphony No. 4. Also 2/10 at 2.30p 7.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org. $30 and up Over the River and Thru the Woods See 2/8. 8p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org

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Liberacion, Grupo Brindiz, industria del Amor, Los Fugitivos LOS MAS GRANDES GRUPEROS. Sabado 9 de febrero ponle una t a tu calendario llega el baile mas romantico que estabas esperando para celebrar el mes del amor y la amistad los primeros 300 boletos de preventa a solo 40 dolaritos. 7p, Estrellas del Millenium, 850 N. State Street 847.931.9067, 224.558.5250 boletosgruperos.com. $40

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Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Job Search and Resume Help 1/29. 1p-4p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadana/ Citizenship Conversation Group See 2/7. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 1/29. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

Countdown to Kindergarten See 2/4. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Faith and Yoga See 2/4. 7p-8p, West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane 847.488.1800 westridgechurch.com. $10

Pizza and Books See 1/30. 5p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films The Magnificent Seven (NR,1960) The Magnificent Seven (NR, 1960). A Mexican village is at the mercy of Calvera, the leader of a band of outlaws. The townspeople, too afraid to fight for themselves, hire seven American gunslingers to free them from the bandits’ raids. The professional gunmen train the villagers to defend themselves, then plan a trap for the evil Calvera. Starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson. Directed by John Sturges. Running time: 128 minutes. 11a-2p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 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. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Natasha and the Romantics See 2/9. 2.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org. $30 and up

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Sun.Feb.10 Ring Around Elgin Look before you Book! Find the perfect location for your reception, rehearsal dinner, shower or special celebration in 2019. Over a dozen unique venues in and around the Elgin area will be open for viewing. Meet their staff and other vendors such as florists, photographers and catering during your visit! This is a self-guided tour so you can choose to visit a few or see them all! If you would like to register for your complimentary tickets please visit www.exploreelginarea.com/ringaround-elgin/. Confirmed Venues (list will update weekly): The Haight Dream Hall at 51 Imago Creativo Studio The Loft of Elements Preserved The BRIX on the Fox Grumpy Goat Tavern Gifford’s Kitchen & Social Randall Oaks Golf Club & Banquets Elgin Public House bleuroot The Heritage Ballroom at The Centre of Elgin Lord’s Park Pavillion MI VALLARTA Plank Road Tap Room Porter’s Pub at Bowes Creek If you are a venue that wants to participate please contact Wendi Howard at Wendi@ExploreElginArea.com 11a-3p, Various Locations 800.217.5362 exploreelginarea.com. Free Family Author Day Happy Birthday to Clifford author Norman Bridwell. Stories, crafts and games. 1p-2.45p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info ESO Pre-Concert Performance: Maud Powell String Quartet Hear Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Maud Powell String Quartet perform in the lobby of the Hemmens Cultural Center prior to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 1:15pm to 2:30pm 1.15p, Hemmens Cultural Center (Lobby), 45 Symphony Way KLChristensen@eyso.org eyso.org. Lobby performance is free Over the River and Thru the Woods See 2/8. 2p-1.59p, Elgin Art

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Homework Heroes See 1/30. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 3.30p-4p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 1/31. 4p-6p, GBPL Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kid Jokes - Stand Up Comedy Hour Take the stage and share some of your favorite kid friendly jokes! R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Candlelight Meditation See 2/4. 6p-6.30p, FIrst Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Donations welcomed Cultural Arts Commission 6p-7p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Drop By Game Design (Middle School) We’ll be using Bitsy and Twine 2 to make our own games. Come try it out or continue working on something you already started. Laptops will be provided, first come first serve. On the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. 6p-7p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

MS PowerPoint: Basics Learn how to use PowerPoint’s basic features to add and delete slides, change slide layouts, format text, select themes, and add graphics to a presentation. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Feb.12 Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Illinois Speaks! Current Issues Discussion Group Share your viewpoint, understand a different perspective, and engage in the fine art of conversation on timely topics. Co-sponsor: Illinois Humanities 10a-11.30a, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Terrific Twos See 1/29. 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 1/29. 6.30p-7.15p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Alive: Preparing Students to Learn, Work, Lead The Alignment Collaborative for Education (ACE) will provide an update on its work in the Elgin community to improve early education preparation and Kindergarten readiness. The presentation will also include a description of the work being done in 26 U-46 schools to build trauma informed care environments to meet the needs of students with multiple adverse childhood experiences. The presentation will conclude with the latest information on the transformation of the high schools to educational pathways expanding the academy model concept to all U-46 students.SPONSORS: ECN, The Alignment Collaborative for Education 7p-8.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Google Slides Learn how to use Google Slides basic features to add and delete slides, load templates, format text, and add graphics to a presentation in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kane County Sheriff Series February 12th: Implicit Bias: Dr. Adrienne Coleman. Ron Hain, Kane County Sheriff. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room,

Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 1/29. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Armchair Generals - Spies of the Civil War A Brown Bag Civil War and Lincoln Interest Group. Commemorate events, share insights, and talk about books or experiences. ——-Spies of the Civil War Presented by Bill Kolanski. 11.45a-1.15p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Homework Heroes See 1/30. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info STEAM-Candy Science STEAM-Candy Science Potions with Skittles and Licorice R 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info For the Love of Pancakes Teens come find your favorite kind of pancakes with this tasty culinary experiment. 5p-6p, GBPL South Elgin Branch , 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info 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 Trivia Night See 2/5. 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. No cover

Wed.Feb.13 Terrific Twos See 1/29. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Training Information Session 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 Terrific Twos See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Terrific Twos See 1/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rm. C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info David Nelson Book Talk & Piano Performance Accomplished Pianist David Nelson will be doing a short performance along with a book talk on his new autobiography about his life’s Musical Career as a Musician, Teacher & Pianist. He has performed as a soloist with the Elgin Symphony, accompanied the Elgin Chorale Union for 10 years, and performed as a soloist on NBC Television’s “Artist’s Showcase.” Books will be available for purchase. 11a-12p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Adult 3D Printer Design Open Lab Bring your questions and imagination to this drop-in practice session for 3 dD design with Tinkercad. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info DIY Wood Sign Workshop Come enjoy a great time and bring some friends! You will get to take home a wonderful piece that you created! Choose from any of our designs or have us custom design something for you! PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME SO WE CAN HAVE YOUR MATERIALS READY FOR YOU! Please check out the Gallery page on our website to see designs and prices. Cost depends on size of sign you pick. It ranges from $50- $120. Custom designs may cost $20 more for design time. Please check out the Gallery page on our website to see designs and prices. 6p-8p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 815.281.2066 www.CreativeExpressionsGalena.com/gallery. $50 and up Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/Go Bilingual Conversation Group See 1/30. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

1, 2, 3, Go! See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Long Red Line The Long Red Line is Elgin’s support of One Billion Rising, a global movement of women and their allies rising to end rape, violence, interpersonal domination and oppression against women. The theme for this year’s event is Rise. Empower. Unite. Juried art exhibit in Library Hallway Gallery (Building C) continues through February 28, open during regular campus hours. 10a-12p, ECC Building B, Jobe Lounge, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.697.2380 elgin. edu. Free Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Story Mix for Three to Six See 1/29. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Love and Money: Building Your Future It’s never too late to be concerned about the integration of finances and relationships which impacts the state of financial harmony. Find out more from Nancy Effert of Effert Financial Solutions, Inc. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., with luncheon and program at noon. Meetings adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Area women in business are welcome to attend this month’s presentation. Reservations must be made for attendance online at www.wimfoxvalley.org 11.30a-1p, Emmett’s Brewing Co, 128 W. Main Street . $25-28 Piano Performance: Denise Williams 2p-3p, GBPL Lobby , 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Cuentos para la familia/Spanish Family Storytime See 1/30. 6.30p7p, GBPL Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Creativity Lab See 1/31. 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info

MS Publisher: Enhancing Your Documents Learn how to create your own Publisher templates using a series of images, text boxes, and special effects in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 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

Walking Book Club See 1/30. 7p-8.30p, GBPL In The Community at Rec Center, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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

Thu.Feb.14 Device Advice See 2/7. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL 2nd Floor - Elevator Annex, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

For the Love of Pancakes See 2/13. 5p-6p, GBPL Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

37 great photos in low light conditions Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to learn, share, teach and photograph life in all of its 360-degree glory. Join us for a free presentation and discussion on a variety of photography topics. No experience necessary. Bring your camera if you have specific questions about your gear. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 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 QuickBooks Series See 1/31. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Feb.15 Baby Rhyme Time See 2/1. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 1/29. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays 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. February 15, Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog (2014, NR) 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Baby & Toddler Playgroup See 2/1. 10.45a-11.30a, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Baby’s First Library Visit/Bienvenido Beb(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

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parents. Registration preferred, or drop in anytime between 1 - 3 pm. For an appointment on another day, time, or in Spanish, please contact Katie Clausen.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 Katie Clausen. 1p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Daddy Daughter Dance 2019 Bring your daughter age 2-12 out for a magical evening of dinner and dancing. This year we are celebrating Princess Jasmine from “Aladdin” at the 2019 Daddy Daughter Dance. The evening will include a buffet dinner, dancing, photo, goodie bag and raffle prizes. One lucky girl will win an American Girl doll and there will be prizes for dad too. The buffet dinner will include items similar to pasta, chicken and salad. For more information please contact 311. This event regularly sells out. Learn more and get your tickets at cityofelgin.org/ddd. 6.30p-9p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way . $40 per couple, $15 addl child A Collaboration of Classical Music and Korean Dance 7p-8.30p, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street 847.628.2500 judsonu. edu Comedy Night Join us for a night of laughs as Gifford’s Kitchen & Social presents Dinner and a Show featuring Chicago Comedy Scene. Tickets will include a buffet dinner with a Garden Salad, Chimichurri Chicken, Beef Medallions with Demi Glace and Cheesecake for Dessert. Alcohol will be available for purchase. You won’t want to miss this event! Click on the link below to view the line up of comedians. https://www.chicagoscomedyscene.com/021519 7p, Gifford’s Kitchen and Social, 2300 Bushwood

The Everly Set This sparkling salute to The Everly Brothers stars acclaimed New York singer-songwriters Sean Altman (Rockapella founder, Carmen Sandiego theme song composer) and Jack Skuller (winner of the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame’s Holly Prize in songwriting). The performance contains a range of hits (“Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Suzie,” and “Let It Be Me”), rarities, and Everly-influenced classics‚Äîall sung with the iconic and pristine Everly harmonies. 7.30p, ECC Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $32-44 Inertia Presents: Groove Lounge Inertia is a duet - saxophonist and deejay playing a blend of Jazz, Latin, and Soulful House music. They call it Groove Lounge. 8p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com. No cover Over the River and Thru the Woods See 2/8. 8p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org Sunday Cruise with Guests All ages show with special guests Middle Aged Overdose and Ceiling Fan. 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. No cover

Sat.Feb.16 Family Movie: Clifford’s Really Big Movie (G, 2004) The big red dog runs away and joins a carnival. Warm but low-tech. Voices include John Ritter, Wayne Brady and Jenna Elfman. Based on the TV series and books by Norman Bridwell. 10a-12p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Ingles para el Trabajo/English for the Workplace See 2/9. 10a-1p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Read It! Paint It! Paint the One and Only Ivan by Kate DiCamillo! R 10a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info WordPress Series See 2/9. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 8th Annual Sankofa Wax Museum and Black History Program It’s an afternoon of history and entertainment all presented by our youth. Our Black History Program will honor our own family members who are icons in our lives. A great time to celebrate and research your family history. The program will feature our icons, music, dance, spoken word, and an accomplished youth keynote speaker. *New - Children 5 and younger will

present a Parade of Future Leaders. Register before Feb. 15th. 1p-3p, Second Baptist Church, 1280 Summit Street youthministry@sbcelginil.org 2019sbcsankofa.eventbrite.com. Free The Art of Math Using the inspiring stories behind the four phenomenal women celebrated in the book Hidden Figures Young Reader’s Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly, students in grades 1-6 are invited to create posters celebrating the math found in everyday life. The achievements of Black mathematicians will be highlighted in this unique program combining math and the visual arts. 1p-3p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Bridesmaid’s Jewelry Create unique matching necklace and earrings using white glass pearls and swarovski crystals for the bridesmaid. A purchase is required of a $6.00 kit for all supplies. Tools are not included in the purchase but will be provided for use. 1p-3p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Tiempo de Prica See 2/2. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Area Tabletop Group’s Game Day Join us for this new group at the library! Bring your favorite tabletop game or come learn a new one, and spend your afternoon with us playing games. All skill levels and ages are welcome! No registration. 1.30p-5.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Internet 1 Descubra todo lo que necesita saber para usar el Internet. Discover everything you need to know to use the Internet. 1.30p-3p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Read to Rover Kids practice their reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Please pay careful attention to your time slot when registering. 2p-2.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

5.2 2290 Point Boulevard 847.783.0200 jimmyscharhouseelgin.com. No cover The Space in Between Ballet 5:8 invites you to experience a riveting evening of dance featuring two oneact ballets. Julianna Rubio Slager’s world premiere The Space in Between is set on a bus ride between heaven and hell, a story inspired by C. S. Lewis’ novel The Great Divorce. Slager’s Four Seasons of the Soul, a Ballet 5:8 audience favorite, explores how the turning seasons in nature parallel the recurring themes of human life. 7p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 312.725.4752 ballet58.org. $30 Jacquelyn Miller: Your Vintage Valentine It’s a celebration of love with your favorite songstress sweetheart, Jacquelyn Miller! Let Jacquelyn take you on a musical journey with her eclectic mix and jazz, rock n’ roll, and soul classics from the past and present. 7.30p-10.30p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 facebook.com/JacquelynMillerMusic. No Cover Feel Good Party Band Come out and enjoy Penny Wine Night at Porter’s Pub while listening to live music by Feel Good Party Band! 8p-11p, Porter’s Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard 847.214.5877 porterspubelgin.com. No cover Over the River and Thru the Woods See 2/8. 8p-1.59p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 847.741.0532 elgin-theatre.org M Crew This band is all about Standard music, disco, Latin, Alternative rock, rock and roll, country rock, Beatles, Madonna and Journey ... Fun filled night will make you dance all night. 9p, D Hangout Bar and Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No cover Midnight Road Rockin’ classic covers! 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. No cover

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Read to Rover See above. 2.30p-3p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Read to Rover See above. 3p-3.30p, GBPL Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Olsen and Pahl An Acoustic Mix of Classic and Current Favorites Performed by 2 Friends with a Common Passion for Music. Music that moves the soul! 7p-10p, Jimmy’s Charhouse,

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Those who are willing to be vulnerable move among mysteries. —Theodore Roethke Huh? What mysteries? And why would anyone ever choose to be vulnerable? I’ll take along an extra scarf and hat so I am less vulnerable in worsening weather. I’ll take extra fish oil and vitamin C to be less vulnerable during the cold and flu season. In conversation with someone I have just met, I’ll skim the surface rather than plumb the depths so as to not reveal too much about myself and, therefore, be exposed. Why enter into a new friendship when doing so requires a breaking down of the armor with which we steel ourselves? With today’s heightened political climate, one is dangerously vulnerable if she speaks her opinions publicly. Yet Roethke says that there is a payoff if we allow ourselves to be vulnerable: We get to “move among mysteries.” Is that like moving down the hallway in the middle of the night after a power outage? Is it like taking the “seeky route” to your destination rather than the highway? Is it like letting a friend console you when you prefer to always be in control? What is it, anyway? What mysteries and why the risk? I guess the trick is to be vulnerable and experience the mysteries.

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How so? Smile more, look up, look outward, open the heart. The “pay it forward” practice might be a good example. The vulnerability is clear, involving oneself, albeit indirectly, with a stranger and money out of pocket, but what is the mystery? I think I know the answer. Another example might be giving your trust to someone who has betrayed your trust. Uh, oh, you could be hurt again. But what is the mystery reward?

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Brett and Derek hurled the cooler in a shallow arc toward the fire buckets. It slammed onto the ice a few feet from Clem, bounced, skidded and tipped over. The lid flew open. Clem’s face looked flushed in the firelight as he looked up to see Wayne’s stainless steel chafing dish tumble out and slide into the dark water beside him, where it disappeared: pan, lid, stand, spoon, fish balls, canned heat and all. Still surrounded by floating embers and small pockets of flame, Clem strained to raise himself onto the ice with his elbows and reach for the handle or rim of the cooler, but he was weakened and his wool coat was saturated and heavy. “I can’t,” he gasped. “Take the coat off!” Derek exclaimed, “It’s weighing you down!” Brett picked up the loose end of the extension cord. Clem groaned, and took the cuff of one sleeve between his teeth and worked that arm loose, then did the same with the other sleeve. His coat sunk slowly behind him as he caught hold again on the edge of the ice with the friction of his flannel shirt. “Come on, Clem!” a woman shouted from the yard. “Grab the cooler!” Wayne turned his head and scowled at the woman, then taunted Derek, “Really? Was this really necessary?” He glared at Brett. “Did anybody call fire and rescue?” Jessica stepped out of the patio doors and stood just outside the house, watching the drama from a distance. “And did you forget? About five hundred bucks of fire bucket money is in that coat ...”

“If you can just reach the cooler, we’ll hold it for you,” Brett urged. “Just use it to climb out. We won’t pull this time.” Grunting with effort, Clem tensed and raised his chest out of the water, tilting to one side. He thrust out the opposite arm and scrabbled for a grip on the edge of the cooler’s lid. With his fingertips, he nudged it little by little until he could get his hand on the inside surface. He dragged it toward himself, then exhaled and went slack. “Good job, Clem!” the woman hailed. “Now close the lid, lock it down,” Brett commanded, “get it into the water so you can climb on it.” Clem grunted erratically as he maneuvered the cooler into the water, then frog-kicked and hoisted himself up on top of it. Derek and Brett pulled their end of the cord taut so the cooler pressed up against the broken edge of the ice. Clem heaved several deep breaths before making another move. Near the house, Jessica heard someone say, “He’s gonna need to warm up when he gets out. Can you get a bath started? Warm, but not hot.” All the guests stood watching as Clem lethargically inched himself over the top of the cooler and onto the solid part of the ice. He belly crawled slowly past a few fire buckets toward an area with the least melt, and then rolled over onto his back in the bootprinted snow. “You did it, buddy!” Brett cheered.“Come on Clem, get up, you gotta get warm,” a man implored. “Who is this guy?” Wayne

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whispered, “What is he even doing here?” “He works for Brett,” Derek murmured, “Been with him for a long time.” Two women ran from the house with blankets as Clem slowly rose to his feet and staggered toward shore. As they wrapped him up, a few guests gathered around to slap his back or pat his head and offer encouragement. They shuffled toward the house with their arms around him as Jessica scurried away from the patio entrance to give them plenty of room. The cooler remained floating in the lake where Clem went in. Wayne grabbed the electrical cord and pulled gently, then tugged, then jerked to get it up onto the ice. He easily reeled it in and untied it from the cord. Jessica walked up and looked him intently in the face. “Let’s go,” he sighed. The air had become thick with moisture since they arrived, and a few drops of freezing drizzle could be felt on their faces. Without saying any goodbyes, they half-tiptoed through the tall grass along the frozen waterline, looking down in order to avoid anyone else as they quietly left the party. Wayne spotted Clem’s gun in the snow when he almost stepped on it. He halted, put down the cooler, and picked up the pistol. He brushed off the snow, blew on it and wiped it on his coat. “Wayne,” Jessica said. He removed the magazine and ejected a live round from the chamber with fluid, instinctive movements. “What are you doing?” she urged. Wayne looked into the breech. “That stupid — ... he easily could have hurt somebody.” “Wayne, put that thing down.” Wayne stuffed the ammunition in his pocket. “Yeah, this is a piece of junk,” he scoffed. “It looks like it came from the gutter. I’m surprised it didn’t jam after one shot.” Jessica looked at him quizzically. “How you do you know anything about guns?” Wayne exhaled. “My mom was raised on a ranch in eastern

Washington,” he said as he examined the pistol. “She taught us everything about shooting, about every kind of gun.” He rubbed the side of the barrel with his thumb. “I’ve fired pistols that are like works of art, but his thing doesn’t even have a make.” “Whatever, just leave it.” “It’s probably stolen.” Wayne paused. “I hate to think what that guy was into. This is the kind of crap that causes problems.” He abruptly flicked the pistol toward the fire buckets where it clattered and slid into the opening in the ice and disappeared into the water. “I wonder how much garbage is at the bottom of this poor lake,” he snickered. “Clem should really be down there, too.” “Hey wait a second,” Jessica countered, “Your fancy cooler saved his life.” “Really? What did it save? He’s a creep, a drunk, an ass,” Wayne snorted. “He did that to himself.” “Then you saved him from himself.” “Maybe,” Wayne thought for a second. “But I lost twenty bucks and a really nice chafer.”

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Area Schools to Observe Metric Time The Cookane Consolidated School District (CCSD) will be the first district in the nation to adopt metric timekeeping in all of its instructional facilities beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. Buildings are scheduled to have new 10-hour clocks installed beginning in July. “It’s an idea whose time has come,” said district spokesperson Allison Benitez. An emerging world standard, metric time divides each day into ten hours, with 100 minutes per hour. Each minute consists of 100 seconds. Compared to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is used everywhere else on Earth, the metric second is slightly shorter than the UTC second, and the metric minute is 44% longer than the UTC minute. “Our high schools will start their day at 3.30 in the morning,” said Benitez. “It sounds early, but students will be pleased to know the school day is only 3.2 metric hours long. The final bell rings at 6.50.” Considered by some to be an improvement over standard timekeeping, metric time is based on the decimal system (Base10 to mathematicians), the same familiar numerical system used by currencies and metric measurement standards for distance, weight and volume. Time calculations are greatly simplified and the shorter metric second provides increased precision. “Children will be introduced to metric time starting in kindergarten,” Benitez said. “But we will no longer be teaching the concepts of morning and afternoon to younger learners. Those ideas will be part of the new third grade history curriculum.” In middle and high schools, the instructional day will be divided into ten periods of 30 metric minutes each, with a two metric minute passing period between sessions. After-school activities such as sports, clubs and fine arts will be limited to one metric hour. “One of the great benefits of metric time is how much better it integrates with extracurricular activities like music, athletics and career interest clubs.” When asked about timekeeping for interscholas-

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tic sports, Benitez said “All football and basketball games within the district will consist of five periods of 10 metric minutes each.” Studies have shown that students in metric time learning environments develop much sharper mathematical abilities as a result of the mental computations required to convert to and from the standard time they experience outside of school. “It’s been understood for decades that dual language environments greatly increase children’s verbal reasoning capabilities,” Benitez said. “We expect to see similar gains in quantitative reasoning by the time these kids reach high school. One of our long range goals is to graduate students after ten metric years instead of twelve.” Not only the clocks will change in the 27 schools within the district. All new text books will be purchased which reflect consistency with the metric time standard. It’s part of an overall cultural immersion that school officials believe is necessary. “In order for students to succeed, they will not be allowed to wear wrist watches or carry mobile devices that display standard time,” Benitez said. “The District is committed to educating a generation of young people to have superior thinking skills.” Critics have questioned the goals and objectives of metric time education, citing its lack of applicability to the world outside the classroom. Experts consulted by the district pointed to research that suggests an international standard ten-day metric week would increase global productivity by up to 60%, which could become necessary in a future universe of interplanetary competition. “We’re so proud to be pioneers of metric time here in Elgin,” said Benitez. “A hundred metric years ago, we set the world’s finest watches to standard time. Now Elgin is going to become America’s future capitol of metric timekeeping.”

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Mon.Feb.18 Family Style STEAM: Take Flight Learn about flight and aeronautical engineering as we make paper airplanes or rockets together. Then, explore exclusive pieces of our new exhibit, only available in our Take Flight programs! 10a-12.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Explore and Discover the Who Was Series Abraham Lincoln & Barack & Michelle Obama R 11a-12p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Books and Badges Storytime Drop in to hear South Elgin Officer Creighton share police friendly stories and talk about being a neighborhood hero. 11.15a-11.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean

Bancarrota Aprendiendo el proceso de la bancarrota. Cubriendo los tipos de bancarrota: Capitulo 7 y 13.Learning the process of filing for bankruptcy. Covering the types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and 13. 6p-7p, GBPL Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Candlelight Meditation See 2/4. 6p-6.30p, FIrst Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Donations welcomed Drop By Game Design (High School) See 2/4. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info French Conversation Group Do you enjoy the French language and Francophone culture? Come join our monthly French conversation group! In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with fellow francophones of all ability levels, you will enjoy presentations, songs, videos and conversation en fran‚àö√üais. No registration required. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

See 2/5. 9.30a-10.30a, GBPL In The Community at Restaurant, 369 Randall Road, South Elgin 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Build Your Own Stuffed Animal! Join us for a winter workshop for preschoolers! Each participant will choose between two arctic animals, hand-stuff and name the animal, and make a wish on a star. Then receive a Take Home bag for your animal for safe transport back to its forever home. For preschoolers age 2-6, with an adult caregiver. Registration required; 15 participant max at each session. 10.30a-11.30a, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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you can relax after work and settle in. Pairing service will begin at 7pm. Representatives from Spiteful will be on site to discuss their brewery and beers while a Certified Cicerone explains each pairing and why they were selected. Featuring the following four brews: Twang, English Dark Mild, Spiteful IPA, G.F.Y.S. This will be a ticketed event. We will notify everyone via social media outlets and email when they are available for purchase. Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Road plankroadtaproom.com

Build Your Own Stuffed Animal! See above. 12.30p-1.30p, GBPL Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Faith and Yoga See 2/4. 7p-8p, West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane 847.488.1800 westridgechurch.com. $10

Writers Critique Group This will be a critique group where writers can read each other’s work (poetry, short stories, novellas, novels, etc). so they can get an honest evaluation of its merits and receive constructive advice on how to improve and polish their work for ultimate publication. Writers will need to do at least one critique for another writer in order to have their own work reviewed. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Google Calendar Learn how to use Google Calendar to keep track of upcoming events, commitments, and tasks and create shared calendars in this class. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Trivia Night See 2/5. 8p-10p, Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street 847.468.8810 elginpublichouse.com. No cover

Wed.Feb.20 Spiteful Brewing Beer & Cheese Pairing We’ll start the evening with a reception from 5pm-7pm so that

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New Name, Same Mission by Bob Oswald Fox Valley Lyrical Productions, the new name for Soirée Lyrique, is highlighting its website while remaining committed to bringing classical vocal arts to the Elgin area.

Appearing in “Voices” will be Sior, Tetyana Torzhevska, Simon Kyung Lee and Franco Martorana. Taiwanese pianist Dr. Chiayi Lee will accompany the singers.

The new website, foxvalleylyricalproductions.org, offers users a chance to order tickets to shows or donate to the group online, along with views of past productions and photos of the not-forprofit organization’s history.

Sior, a Canadian soprano, has performed with many organizations, including Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Florentine Opera Company, Youth and Music Canada and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. She performed the role of Rosalinde in the production of Die Fledermaus.

Artistic Director Solange Sior, who founded Soirée Lyrique in 2014, said the group will be expanding the productions into new communities. “We’re trying to grow,” Sior said. Supporting that, the production “Voices From Around the World” will be offered at three different locations in February and March. The concert will be a unique collection of songs performed by four international soloists who had lead roles in last year’s productions of Die Fledermaus and Tosca.

Ukrainian soprano Torzhevska made her opera debut in 1989 at the State Opera Studio in Kiev. She has performed with the National Oper of Ukraine and won first prize at the international Golden Lyre festival in Poland. She performed in the role of Floria Tosca in Tosca. Lee, a tenor, began as a child actor in his native Korea. He has sung with the Utah Festival Opera, Chamber Opera of Chicago and at the Kansas City Puccini Festival. Lee made his Carnegie

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Solange Sior performs the role of Rosalinde and Nicholas Provenzale is Eisenstein in in the production of Die Fledermaus. Photo courtesy Fox Valley Lyrical Productions.

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Die Fledermaus was staged last year at the First United Methodist Church in Elgin. Photo courtesy Fox Valley Lyrical Productions. Hall debut as a soloist in 2007. He played the part of Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca. Italian tenor and Switzerland native Martorana made his stage debut with Chicago’s Lincoln Opera. He studied with Pavarotti’s teacher Arrigo Polo before he enrolled in the University of Oklahoma and later joined the chorus of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He sang the lead part of Alfredo in Die Fledermaus. The event will include operatic excerpts, musical theater standards, Italian songs, Viennese waltzes, popular music and folk songs from around the world. Sior founded Soirée Lyrique in 2014 as a smaller group that she figured would mostly do Soirées. “I never thought I could do fully staged opera productions,” she said. But in 2018, a special donor, Stu Ainsworth of St. Charles, requested and sponsored a fully

staged production of Die Fledermaus, which was done with a string quartet. Following that the group staged Tosca, produced with a 16-piece reduced orchestra under the direction of Maestro Philip Morehead, a veteran of more than thirty years as pianist and conductor at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Stu Ainsworth died in May 2018, leaving the legacy of a great friend to the group and a great fan of opera. “Stu was like an angel of the art,” Sior said. “He provided so much joy for all to share.” Before Soirée Lyrique, Sior founded O.P.E.R.A. (Opera Professional Entertainers Repertoire Association) in Elgin in 2001. The group brought variety shows and opera productions to the Blizzard Theater at Elgin Community College, the Larkin High School auditorium, Drendel Hall at Del Webb’s Sun City in Huntley, Cahn Auditorium in

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Tetyana Torzhevska as Floria Tosca and Simon Kyung Lee in the role of Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca. Photo courtesy Fox Valley Lyrical Productions.

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Solange Sior (from left), Stu Ainsworth and Barbara Landis following a performance of Die Fledermaus in Elgin. Photo courtesy Fox Valley Lyrical Productions. Evanston and area churches. With financial support from the City of Elgin, in 2008 the group produced The Elixir of Love by Donizetti with a full orchestra at the Hemmens. Sior said former Elgin mayor Ed Schock supported the organization. “He recognized the quality of our productions and thought it would be a great way to attract people to Elgin,” Sior said. “He requested we change the name of the company to Elgin Opera.” They held two performances at the Hemmens, which included the 50-piece New Millennium Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto, now conductor at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Elgin Opera produced full-orchestra concerts of highlights and excerpts of operas, with Maestro Milioto, through 2011 at the Hemmens. Sior started Soirée Lyrique in 2014 and began offering shows at small venues and area churches, often with piano accompaniment or a string quartet. The concerts included selections of opera, musical theater, Italian songs, German lieder and French melodies. Last year, Soirée Lyrique produced two full operas, Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II and Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca. Both presentations featured Soirée Lyrique’s Young Artist Chorus. Young artists are an import-

ant part of Fox Valley Lyrical Productions. Part of the group’s mission is to train, nurture and launch young artists through its summer Young Artist Program and The Fox Valley Rising Stars vocal competition. Sior said having young singers in the large productions exposes more people to opera. Children in the production “brought their families to the show,” Sior said, “and everyone fell in love with opera.” In each organization, Sior has “had the young singers at heart” while providing training sessions, performing opportunities and the summer vocal competition with cash awards. Sior said she hopes to continue the competition if the group receives financial support. In the meantime, Sior and the board of directors are working “back stage” to improve the foundation while making sure Fox Valley Lyrical Productions maintains a link to the community. The upcoming concert “Voices From Around the World” is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave. in Elgin; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at The Gallery of the Norris Cultural Art Center, 1040 Dunham Rd. in St.Charles; and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main Street in Barrington. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Student tickets (6-16 years old) are $15. Call the box office at 847-622-9988.

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