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September 2010

Autumn Leaves: A Century of Fall Fashion

August 24-Dec. 4: Barbara Cole Peters' display of a century of fall fashion takes the spotlight in NIU's Art Museum. Autumn Leaves celebrates the particularly rich brocades and sumptuous velvets of ladies’ fall fashion displayed decade by decade side by side with historic events of the autumn season. Autumn Leaves is on display at the NIU Art Museum. Visit www.niu.edu/artmuseum for more details.

Sycamore's Farmers Market

September 5,12,19,26: Buy fresh, buy local at Sycamore's Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh, locally produced fare such as produce, baked goods, cheese, wine, and more! The Farmers Market is located downtown Sycamore from 10am-2pm. For more information please visit www.discoversycamore.com.

Maple Park Annual Fun Fest

September 5-7: A Labor Day weekend full of family activities, food, a parade, the Maple Park romp, and much more! Visit www.villageofmaplepark.com for more info.

Sandwich Fair

September 8-12: Old-fashioned agricultural fair held annually, it is the oldest, continuous fair in the Midwest! For more details please visit www.sandwichfair.com.

Middlewest Fest

September 10-12: Downtown DeKalb will host Middlewest Fest at various venues produced by Kickstand Productions. Enjoy live music from bands like Murder By Death, P.O.S., Miss May I. The Russian Circles. Also, the Middlewest Bazaar will be in Palmer Ct. featuring arts and craft vendors and Against the Wall Independent Film Fest will be at 2pm at the Debutantes School of Cosmetology. Day passes for the event are $20. For more information on times, bands, and venues visit: www.middlewesfest.com or facebook.com/middlewestfest/

re Spartans

September 10: The 11th annual Castle Challenge will be held at NIU Huskie Stadium in support of DeKalb and Sycamore Booster Clubs. The Tailgate & Pork chop meal starts at 4:00pm and goes until 7:30pm. The Sophomore game is at 4:45pm and the Varsity games is at 7:30pm. Tickets are $6.00 for students and $12.00 for adults. Tickets are available at both high schools and middle schools, Castle Bank, and the DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers. Please come out and support the Barbs and the Spartans! For more information please visit: www.castlechallenge.com

Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

September 9-19 & 25: The annual spelling bee takes place at the Stage Coach Players Theatre in DeKalb. For more details please visit www.stagecoachers.com.

NIU Huskie Football Home Opener/Family Day

September 11: NIU Huskies play North Dakota in the 1st game of the season. Come and cheer on the Huskies before kick-off as you walk through the sea of red and black. Enjoy the kid zone or a friendly game of bags. For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or vist:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Wine on the Terrace

September 11: Ellwood House Association, together with Inboden’s Market, merchants of fine wines and gourmet foods, presents “Wine on the Terrace”—a spectacular afternoon of wines, elegant appetizers and music in the lovely setting of the Ellwood House porches and gardens.

This event is a benefit fundraiser for the not-for-profit-Ellwood House Association. All funds raised will be used to support the free tours and other educational programming offered annually by the Ellwood House Museum to DeKalb County schools without charge of any kind.

Tickets are $50.00 per person. “Wine on the Terrace” will be limited to about 200 ticket holders, so don't miss this unique opportunity to experience fabulous wines, cheeses and mouth-watering hors d’oevres while enjoying the beauty of the Ellwood House terrace and gardens. Also included is a silent auction of gift baskets, as well as merchandise and services donated by area businesses.

Tickets should be purchased in advance at the Ellwood House Visitor Center or Inboden's Market in DeKalb. Tickets may also be ordered by mail. $20.00 of the cost of each ticket is a tax-deductible contribution to Ellwood House Association. Call 815-756-4609 for information.

Kite Making Workshop

September 11: The Ellwood House Museum is hosting a kite-making workshop on Saturday, September 11 from 9:00am until noon to help celebrate Kite Fest weekend in DeKalb. The event is designed for children aged 6-12. Anyone who is interested in kites is welcome to attend. A $5.00 participation fee per child includes all materials to make a "beetle" kite. Kits to make a box kite and "flying squirrel" kite will be available for purchase. The instructor for the workshop is local artist and noted kite-maker Alfred Stark. The Ellwood House Museum is located at 509 N. 1st Street in DeKalb. For more information please call: 815/756-4609.

DeKalb Kite Fest

September 12: Join in the family fun at our annual DeKalb Kite Fest held on the NIU campus at Lucinda & Kishwaukee Drive. Event is from 11am-4pm. Colorful kites fly over the skies of DeKalb and delight the entire family; kite making for kids, kite candy drop, stunt kites, dancing kites, and more. Bring your lawn chairs, pop up tents, and blankets to enjoy the entire day. www.dekalbareacvb.com

Civil War Reinactment Weekend

September 11-12: The Sycamore History Museum is hosting this two-day event at the Good Times Shelter. General admission is $5.00 with a max of $20.00 per family. For times and details please call 815/895-5762 or visit: www.sycamorehistory.org.

Glidden Homestead Tour

September 12: The Glidden Homestead is open for tours! From Noon-4PM, you can get a tour of the historic DeKalb landmark. For more information please visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Sycamore Block Party

September 18: Come to the corner of Somonauk and Elm Street to rock the block! There is plenty of fun for the whole family at the 10th annual Sycamore Block Party! Kids arade, kids activities, live music, beer garden and bags tournament! Food, drinks and fun for everyone. The event kicks off at 3:00pm and it's a free day of fun for everyone. Red Woody takes the stage at 8:00pmFor more details please visit www.discoversycamore.com or call 815-895-3456.

Genoa October Fest

September 18: Come celebrate October Fest in Genoa the way it should be celebrated! Beer & Wine Garden, live entertainment, food and much more. Visit www.genoamainstreet.com for more information.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

September 18: Come support the NIU Huskies as they play Youngstown State! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

NIU Huskies Volleyball

September 19: Cheer on the Huskies Volleyball team as they play Iowa! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Guided Walking Tours

September 19: This Mid-September tour exploring downtown Sycamore is a prelude to the Sycamore History Museum's next special exhibit that focuses on the business district over the years, "Heartbeat of A Community: Downtown Sycamore". Buildings featured include the 1874 Central Block, Stratford Inn, Ward's Hotel and Daniel Pierce Building. The cost of the tour is $5 and will last about 45 minutes. The tours meet at Sycamore Farmer's Market at the corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets begins at 1pm. Visit www.sycamorehistory.org for more info.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

September 21: Show your support for the Huskies Volleyball team as the play DePaul! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

"All in the Timing"

September 23: Come to the School of Theater and Dance's season opener of David Ives' "All in the Timing". This production promises to produce laughs with its series of six short exercises in absurd wordplay. For more information and ticket prices call 815-753-1335 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre.

Ladies Night Out

September 24: Come to Downtown DeKalb to enjoy lots of tasty treats and shopping specials to treat yourself to. For more details please visit www.renewdekalb.com.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

September 24: Come support the NIU Huskies as they play Ball State! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

NIU Huskies Volleyball

September 25: Join us in supporting the NIU Huskies vs. Toledo! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Ride Like an Egyptian Bike Event

September 25: This wonderful fall ride takes place to raise funds for the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. For more info visit www.egyptiantheatre.com.

Harvest Moon Festival with Back Roads Tractor Run & Open Air Market

September 25: This Genoa Flea Market offers flowers, fresh produce, antiques, crafts, and great flea market finds. The events takes place on the corners of Main and Genoa Streets. Visit www.genoamainstreet.com for more info.

Glidden Homestead Tour

September 26: The Glidden Homestead is open for tours! From Noon-4PM, you can get a tour of the historic DeKalb landmark. "Music on the Porch" is also at 1:30 during this tour. For more information please visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

September 30: Come support the NIU Huskies as they play Western Michigan! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!