Fringe Festival
ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TODAY! 

Fringe Festival
Family Fringe
After the Blimp Raising head to Martini Room for the official Opening Party featuring short performances by a few Fringe artists. Wear your fringe button, drink a #fringetini and get your fringe started right!
Wednesday, September 14th
6pm - 10pm

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
Family-friendly 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
11am - 3pm
Hemmens South Lawn 

FREE EVENT

THEATRE & SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES FOR ALL AGES 

Elgin Theatre
ESO
Little Shop of Horrors
This Carl Zeitler written piece consists of three short plays in which people try to relate to one another and their own lives; sometimes with comedic results and sometimes in a more serious and dramatic setting.  
Thurs., 9/15-9pm; Fri., 9/16-6pm
Sat., 9/17-1:30pm; Sun., 9/18-3pm
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra gala opening concert features guest violinist Simone Porter performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. The show will highlight Russian composers who will be featured throughout the upcoming season conducted by Andrew Grams.
Sat, Sept 17, 7:30pm
Sun, Sept 18, 2:30pm
A comedy sci-fi and rock musical all rolled into one, 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. 
Fri., Sat. & Sun. Sept. 16 - 18  
Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm / Sun. 2pm
Elgin Community College


MEDITATE, EDUCATE & SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE         

Simple Balance
Book Sale
Chip In For Hunger
How can we maneuver through the struggles of everyday challenges? Singing Bowl Meditation is a wonderful way to clear the mind, calm the emotions, rejuvenate the body and soothe the soul.
Saturday, September 17th
3:33pm - 5pm
Don't miss the 5th Annual Gail Borden Library Book Sale & Art Fair. Thousands of books, videos & CDs will be sold, most for just $1-$2 plus over 1,000 DVDs! Preview Sale admission for Sept. 15, 6-9pm, is $10.
Thurs. Sept. 15th - Sun. Sept. 18th
Times Vary
 
FREE EVENT
Please support Food for Greater Elgin. Registration includes greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner, raffle, contests, goody bags, prizes & more! Make a difference in the lives of 6,000 in-need of food, half being children.
Friday, September 16th

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 15th
200 N. Grove Avenue


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


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.