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We shine this week's DNA Member Spotlight on Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct. Read all about First Fridays and all the great connections this family owned downtown business has made in just a few short months. |
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SuperCroc
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SuperCroc, the largest croc to roam the earth is coming to Gail Borden Library beginning this Friday, May 3! Learn more about the Science of SuperCroc exhibit, docent volunteeer opportunities and the library's Read on the Wild Side summer reading challenge on GBL's SuperCroc website! Or visit the What the Croc website for more info on this year's public art exhibit in Elgin.
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Community Carnival | 
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The Community Carnival returns for two weekends in May in Downtown Elgin at Kimball & N. Grove. May 2-5 and May 9-12. Hours are Thursdays 5-10 pm, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1-10 pm. Discount coupons are at The Centre, ITN Deli, Gail Borden Library and U-46 Schools. |
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Host an Exhange Student
CCI Greenheart is seeking volunteer host families in Elgin, July 9 to July 28, to provide secure housing for a teenaged student from France. This is a great chance to learn about a new culture. For more info, call (847) 331-8305 or e-mail.
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New Americans at The Haight
The Haight Building, 166 Symphony Way, hosts New Americans - a curated eevent with the works of immigrant and 1st generation artists. 5/3, 6-10pm, 5/4, 4-10pm, 5/5, 12-5pm. |
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Retrospective Quilts
Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division, 8th Flr, presents Retrospective Quilts Circa 1860-1990 - The Charles Burnidge Collection. Dates and times are Saturday, May 4, 9am-5pm, and Sunday, May 5, 2-6pm. Quilt lectures will be held on Saturday at 10am and 2pm by noted quilt historian and certified appraiser, Linda Honsberger. |
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Volume 4, Issue 17 May 1-May 10 |
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On the Road with "Pop-Up" Harvest Markets
Before the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market gets popping this June, DNA is taking the Harvest Market on a May road trip by offering two "Pop Up" Markets to preview the upcoming season. Pop Up Markets will take place on Thursday, May 9 from 10 am-1 pm, at the newly opened Alexian Brothers Women & Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates, and again on Thursday, May 16 from 10 am-1 pm inside the pavilion of the Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove.
The Pop Up Markets will be a sampler version of our normal market, which opens Thursday, June 6, 9 am - 2 pm at 200 N. Grove Avenue in Downtown Elgin and runs every Thursday for 18 weeks thru October. |
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Marching Thru Time: Elgin's July 4th Parade
 Applications for the 2013 City of Elgin 4th of July Parade - Presented by Sherman Health are being accepted now thru Friday, May 24. The 4th parade steps off Thursday, July 4 at 9 am at Slade and Douglas Avenues and ends at Highland and Douglas Avenues.
The theme of this year's 4th of July Parade is "Elgin Marching Thru Time," a celebration of the City of Elgin from its founding to its bright, bold future. All parade participants - not just floats - are encouraged to dress up their entries in historic time period appropriate decor and costumes by decades from the 1800's to the present to the year 2525 and beyond! Parade Sponsorship Opportunities are also available. Contact Jason Pawlowski at 847-488-1456. |
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EPCAC Community Outreach Event
 Meet with Elgin Police Department Representatives on Saturday, May 4 and learn about how the EPD responds to the needs of our community. Get the inside scoop on how evidence is collected, learn about EPD investigation units, explore tactical response equipment and more. This community outreach program takes place from 12-3 pm at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Bring the kids to meet McGruff and get fingerprints!
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ESO Season Finale: The Lark Ascending
This weekend's concerts by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra feature Andrew Grams, the last guest conductor vying to become the ESO's next music director, and ESO concertmaster, Isabella Lippi, as soloist. Performances will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way. For tickets, purchase online or contact the ESO Box Office at 847-888-4000. Works featured include Dawn on the Moscow River by Mussorgsky, The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams, and the powerful Symphony No. 10 in E minor by Shostakovich. |
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GreenRoom's Improv Saturday at Hemmens
If you've never seen GreenRoom, come see the show that made 'em famous. Imagine 90 minutes of complete improvisation using audience suggestions and true-life audience stories transformed into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! The show includes competing improv teams, improvised songs, audience members onstage, and tons of energy. Oh, and did we mention there's a live band? Come to the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way on Saturday, May 4, 7 pm, to experience GreenRoom Unscripted.
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Big Band and Opera at Villa Verone
Love songs, big band favorites, opera dance music and more will delight you during Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano's dinner concert on Sunday, May 5, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at 13 Douglas Ave. For $40 per person, you'll enjoy a fabulous musical evening featuring the musical stylings of Jeorge Holmes and Diva Montell plus a delicious five-course meal. Limited seating is available. RSVP at 847-742-0263. |
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EACVB's 6th Annual Mayor's Luncheon
Kick-off National Tourism Week at the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's 6th Annual Mayors' Luncheon on Monday, May 6 from 11 am-1 pm at Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove.
Guest speakers include Jen Hoelzle, Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism. The event features a Q&A with 12 area mayors. Tickets are $35 each. Tables of 8 can be purchased for $260. Please register online by this Friday, May 3. |
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Preservation Month in Elgin
This year's National Preservation Month theme is "See! Save! Celebrate!" In honor of this theme, the Elgin Heritage Commission encourages you to explore Elgin's rich heritage by visiting historic places and attending the huge selection of Preservation Month events throughout May.
The Mayor's Awards for Preservation to recognize outstanding contributors to Elgin's heritage is Tuesday, May 7, 6-8 pm at Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St.
Also this week (refer to events link above for details):
Sat. May 4, 1-4 pm - Bison exhibit and talk at Lord's Park
Sun. May 5, 3:30-5 pm - Discovering Elgin's Hidden Gems
Wed., May 8, 7 pm - Unique architecture of R. Harold Zook
Thurs., May 9, 5 pm/6 pm/7:15 pm - Open house and public sky show at observatory planetarium |
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30th Annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon
Time is running out to secure your seat at the 30th Annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon! This annual gathering of community leaders takes place on Thursday, May 9, 11 a.m. at The Seville, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Reserve your place now! Cost is $50 per person.
The list of nominees includes our very own Downtown Elgin Harvest Market Manager, Jennifer Benson. Congratulations to all of the nominees, and thank you for your service to the Elgin community. |
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Elgin's Green Expo at The Centre
The 5th Annual Elgin's Green Expo is Friday, May 10, 7-9 pm and Saturday, May 11, 9am-4 pm at The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Celebrate earth, wind, fire, water and spirit with the largest aquarium stocked with fish from the Fox River, Native American traditions, regional birds of prey, plus music, exhibits and events to help you conserve and preserve our community.
The event opens Friday night at 7 pm with a fun concert using trash cans as instruments, a Native American fire ceremony, and the premiere of Elgin's Green Awards. |
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