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Prom & Yearbook Photos Needed |
You ought to be in pictures! If you are joining us for the DNA's Prom Time Awards Gala on October 11 at Grand Victoria Casino, we would love for you to share your old Prom or Yearbook photos with us for our Yearbook Wall at the Gala.
Please submit your photos by Friday, Oct. 5 to DNA, 2 Douglas Ave. or via e-mail. |
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NOCS T-Shirts Now Available |
Official Nightmare on Chicago Street T-Shirts available for $15 plus shipping. This new heavy duty cotton T-Shirt features our new logo design and is sure to be a hit at those PTA meetings! Order yours online today!
Purchase advanced Nightmare on Chicago Street tickets from DNA online or in person for $7 each at DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue. Seek shelter now for the zombie apocalypse! |
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EPOW at Villa Verone |
On Thursday, October 4 beginning at 6:30PM, Villa Verone rolls out the red carpet for this week's EPOW (Elgin Persons of the Week) Kate and Scott Bond from Fat Cat Guitars, 59 & 63 Douglas Avenue. Enjoy free appetizers, cash bar, karaoke, dancing and fun with friends in VV style!
Villa Verone
13 Douglas Avenue
847-742-0263 |
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Window Wonderland 2012:
Win This Window |
DNA seeks community groups and area organizations to participate in this year's Window Wonderland event as window decorators, gift basket sponsors or performing groups.
The theme of this year's event is "Win This Window" where voters will not only select their favorite decorated windows but also earn a chance to win gift baskets inside them. Window Wonderland takes place on Saturday, Dec. 1 in conjunction with the City of Elgin's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
For more info about participating in this year's event, contact Jason Pawlowski at 847-488-1456. |
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Elgin Home for the Holidays
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Elgin Home for the Holidays is a community partnership bringing together many Elgin area non-profit organizations in the spirit of collaboration to collectively promote all of the various holiday activities, attractions and events the Elgin non-profit community has to offer. This year's kick-off event at the Gail Borden Library on Saturday, Nov. 3 promises to be even bigger with the new Home for the Holidays Craft Show. There will also be holiday entertainment, activities and all participating non-profits will be in attendance promoting their holiday events, donation drives and volunteer opportunities!
Click to sign-up for the EHFTH craft show >
Click for more info on Elgin Home for the Holidays >
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Danzando Hasta La Muerte! |
Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl celebrates 2012 with pre-Hispanic and traditional dances that illustrate hopes for a peaceful, brighter future--if, in fact, the Mayan calendar reveals that there is a future...
See this stunningly beautiful, award-winning folkloric dance troupe on Saturday, October 6 at 7:30PM at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Tickets are available at the ECC box office 847-622-0300. |
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| Downtown Elgin Top 10 | October 3-October 12 | |
| #1: Last Chance to RSVP for DNA Awards Gala | | |
Don't get caught with your garters down!
Time is running out to RSVP for the DNA Prom Time Awards Gala on Thursday, October 11 from 6-9PM at the Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Avenue. Individual tickets are $65 each ($55 for DNA members) or Sponsored Tables of 8 are $560 per table ($485 for DNA members). Reserve your Gala tickets now by visiting the DNA Awards Gala Ticket Reservation Page.
Deadline to reserve tickets is this Friday, October 5. If you're planning on attending, RSVP NOW!
There will be prom photos, the crowning of the Prom King & Queen and their court, a yearbook photo wall, gift basket silent auction, dinner and dancing to all your favorite prom tunes from over the years, and Prom After Parties immediately following the Gala at Martini Room, Prairie Rock Bar & Grill and Villa Verone.
If you are unable to attend this year's Gala, you can still support the DNA's revitalization efforts by purchasing 50/50 Gala raffle tickets for $10 each. Winners need not be present at the Gala. Stop into the DNA, 2 Douglas Ave. or purchase by credit card online at our Gala Raffle Ticket Page. |
| #2: Calling All Prom Kings & Queens | |
We are now registering contestants for the DNA Prom Time Awards Gala Prom Court for your chance to be crowned Prom King or Queen of the 2012 DNA Prom Time Awards Gala on Thursday, October 11 at Grand Victoria Casino.
Registration fee is $20 per person in advance. You can also enter for FREE before October 9 by agreeing to sell a minimum of FIVE 50/50 raffle tickets in advance or during cocktail hour.
All contestants receive a Prom Court sash - sponsored by Sherman Health and The Gibson Group. Our Gala audience vote determines the winners. Remember that we need both Prom Queens AND Kings...so "man up" fellas!
To register for the DNA Gala Prom Court in advance, call 847-488-1456 or e-mail downtownelgin@gmail.com. 50/50 raffle ticket packets are available for pick-up Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM at DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue in downtown Elgin. |
| #3: Downtown Elgin Harvest Market Season Finale | |
 The Downtown Elgin Harvest Market - Presented by Alexian Brothers Health System concludes this Thursday, October 4 from 4-8PM at 200 N. Grove Avenue across from the Gail Borden Public Library and The Centre of Elgin.
Take advantage of your last chance to stock up on produce and handcrafted products before winter sets in! Troggs Hollow offers free gourds for kids, sharpen your knives before winter, get a sneak peek at the Ecker Center's plans for their annual Festival of Trees...and more!
Thanks to our vendors, sponsors and customers for your support and a huge, heartfelt thank you to Market Manager Jennifer Benson for her tireless efforts in making our market a uniquely "downtown" experience each and every week! |
| #4: Upcoming at Grand Victoria Casino | | |
 Be sure to huddle up for GVC's Pre-Game Bash two hours prior to every Chicago Bears game now through December 30.
A food vending station will be set-up in the pavilion lobby (in front of the valet doors) featuring tailgate specials available to guests for purchase (STRICTLY CASH Only) including:
* Prime BurgerHouse Mini Shredded Bacon Burger - $3
* White Truffle Fries - $2
* Italian Beef - $3
* Bratwurst - $2
* Hot Dogs - $2
* Beer Special - $2 Miller Lite Bottles
* Weekly Drink Specials
Prime BurgerHouse will also be featuring $1.50 Miller Drafts and 25¢ wings (dine-in only) ALL DAY Every Sunday & Monday during the NFL football season.
And don't forget to check out the brand new GVC Show Bar with hot live entertainment. For more info about upcoming shows, visit GrandVictoriaCasino.com/entertainment. |
| #5: Working at Elgin Art Showcase | |
 Independent Players presents "Working," a musical based on Studs Terkel's famous book, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso with additional contributions by Gordan Greenberg.
Performance dates and times are October 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8PM. All performances take place at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, 8th Floor in downtown Elgin.
Tickets are $15 per person, seniors (65 and older) are $12 and students (13-21) are $10. For tickets, call 847-697-7374 or e-mail independentplayers322@gmail.com. |
| #6: Chocolate! The Festival at Holy Trinity | | |
 Chocolate! The Festival is Saturday, October 6 from 8AM-2PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division Street.
The sixth annual fundraising event is open to the public and features a choice of hundreds of handmade chocolates, a rummage sale, bake sale, quilt auction, quilting calendars, wine tasting, breakfast and lunch.
Each box of chocolate is $7 each and contains 12 pieces.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church l 357 Division Street
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| #7: Oktoberfest Weekend at Elgin Public House | | |
 It's Oktoberfest at Elgin Public House!
From October 5-7, enjoy some fantastic freshly prepared German cuisine including roast pork loin or chicken schnitzel with spatzel, sauerkraut and gravy, beef stroganoff on spatzel, knackwurst, bratwurst, thuringer, black forest cake, German chocolate cake and more!
And what's Oktoberfest without some of Germany's best biers? While supplies last enjoy Ayinger Dopplebock, Franziskaner Dunkel, Hacker Pschorr, Paulaner, Warsteiner Pils, Warsteiner Dunkel and Spaten Oktoberfest or try an EPH Beer Tower - up to 3 litres of bier in a draft system right at your table!
Click here to view the entire Oktoberfest menu >
Elgin Public House l 219 E. Chicago Street
847-468-8810 l ElginPublicHouse.com |
| #8: ESO's Night of Enchantment (and Margarita Party!) | |
Join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for a Night of Enchantment! These concerts with a Latin flair take place on Saturday, October 6 at 7:30PM and Sunday, October 7 at 3PM at The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way.
Featuring conductor Andres Franco and violinist Elena Urioste, the ESO will transport you to warmer climates with exciting Latin-inspired music. On Saturday night, you're invited to a pre-concert Margarita party, beginning at 6 PM. $29.95 per person includes this hot party on a cool night AND your ticket to the concert!
ESO also offers special ticket pricing of $19.95 for both concerts. Use the coupon code 12-FTS online at ElginSymphony.org or by phone at 847-888-4000. |
| #9: Psychosis Haunted House | |
Psychosis Haunted House, Illinois' most interactive haunt, is waiting to thrill you (and possibly scare the socks off of you). Tickets are $16 each or purchase VIP tix (no waiting) for $25 each.
Make your Psychosis experience even more thrilling by adding a kidnapping or be buried alive. (Additional fees and/or waivers apply.) For a full listing of options and discount offers, visit their website.
Hours this week are:
Thursday, October 4, 7-10 PM
Friday, October 5 - 7PM-12AM
Saturday, October 6 - 7PM-12 AM
Sunday, October 7 - 7-10 PM.
Psychosis Haunted House | 200 N. Spring Street
PsychosisHauntedHouse.net |
| #10: Improv Saturdays at The Hemmens | | |
 Imagine 90 minutes of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom Productions's improvisers take audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! This 100% clean, 99.27% hilarious event takes place on Saturday, October 6 at 7PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. The performance will be held in the lower level of the Hemmens Cultural Center. For more info, visit GreenRoomTheater.com. The Hemmens | 45 Symphony Way
847-931-5900 | Hemmens.org |
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