Volume 7, Issue 36    Downtown Elgin Top Ten     September 7 - 18,  2016 
House Tour
SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN    

Sept 11
ESO
Little Shop of Horrors
The American Legion & City of Elgin will remember lives lost in service 15 years ago on September 11 and will honor those who continue their service. Riffle salute ceremony attendees will include Mayor Kaptain, Elgin Police Chief & Fire Chief. 
Sunday, September 11
9am

FREE EVENT
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra gala opening concerts, with guest violinist Simone Porter performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, set the tone by highlighting Russian composers, who will be featured throughout the upcoming season.
Sat, Sept 17, 7:30pm
Sun, Sept 18, 2:30pm
A comedy sci-fi and rock musical all rolled into one and starring a man-eating plant from space! Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years! Recommended for ages 8 and up.      

Weekends: Sept. 9 - 18  
Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm / Sun. 2pm
Elgin Community College


ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL - WHATEVER HAPPENS ... HAPPENS 

Family Fringe
Fringe Festival
Fringe Blimp
Grab the kids and come out for a special, family-friendly version of Fringe! Enjoy face painting, caricatures, a story corner, bounce houses, a community art project and special live performances. Immerse your children (and yourself) in the arts at this day of fun! 
Saturday, September 17th
Beginning at 11am
Hemmens South Lawn

FREE EVENT
ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Fringe Festival features theater, dance, music, art, spoken word and workshops You name it - there is something for everyone, happening all throughout Downtown Elgin! Nearly 200 artists will showcase their work, each promising to be fresh, original and exciting!  
Thurs. Sept. 15 - Sun. Sept 18
Hours Vary
Fringe Eve kicks off with the second annual blimp raising outside Blue Box Cafe. Then, head over to Martini Room for the Opening Party, featuring short performances by a few Fringe artists. Wear your fringe button, drink a #fringetini, and get your Fringe started!   
Wednesday, September 16th
6pm - 10pm
Begins at Blue Box Cafe

FREE EVENT

BEERS, BOOKS & BARACK        

EPH Take Take Over
Book Sale
Elgin History Museum
EPH is teaming up with Exit Strategy Brewing to make a one-of-a-kind beer for Nightmare on Chicago Street. Entries are being accepted now at EPH to name the beer! The winner will be announced by Owner/Master Brewer Chris Valleau at event - must be present to claim prize!  
Thursday, September 15th
6pm - 9pm
Don't miss the 5th Annual Gail Borden Library Book Sale, this year featuring an Art Fair, too! Thousands of books, videos & CDs will be sold, most for just $1-$2. There will also be over 1000 DVDs available! Preview Sale admission charge for Sept.15 
from 6-9pm is $10. 
Thurs. Sept. 15th - Sun. Sept. 18th
Time Vary
 
FREE EVENT
Join historian Carl Flaks for the last Brown Bag Lunch of the year. Hear his insight from years of research about the evolution of presidential campaigns from the early days to recent times. Carl will also show some special memorabilia. Drinks & desserts provided.

Thursday, September 15th 
Noon - 1pm 
Elgin History Museum

MEMBERS FREE / $3 PUBLIC 

DNA & MEMBER HAPPENINGS 
DNA Meeting

DOWNTOWN ELGIN PROPERTY OWNER'S MEETING  
Thursday, September 22:  7pm- 8pm 
DNA Office: 10 N. Spring Street  
 
All Downtown Elgin property owners are encouraged to attend this meeting for updates on the latest Downtown happenings including an update on the proposed Special Service Area tax. 
 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
 
  
DNA DOWNTOWN ELGIN
HARVEST MARKET

Thursday, September 8st
THIS WEEK ONLY: Market moves to Ace Hardware parking lot off Spring Street.

FREE ... 
Kids program 12pm - 2pm
Live entertainment this week featuring soloist/guitarist Randy Walker.


Harvest Market 
Pub Crawl
HELPFUL LINKS  
Want to know what other events and dining specials are in Downtown Elgin? 
Check out the DNA Downtown Elgin Member Calendar so you may plan ahead!
 
Don't see an event listed on the DNA Calendar?
Suggest an event to our calendar or email Top10@DowntownElgin.com.