Sep 20 Friday
The Human Rights Authority is the investigative branch of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, a state agency that is dedicated to advocating for the rights of citizens with disabilities in Illinois. The Human Rights Authority investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services. The agency is unique in its use of citizen volunteers to conduct these investigations and make corrective recommendations. As such, Regional Authorities are always seeking to fill vacancies as they occur as well as maintain a pool of potential volunteer members for times when the need arises.
If you feel that you, or someone you know, has had their rights violated by a disability service provider or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the Northwest regional board, located in Champaign, please visit the website at gac.il.gov or call the statewide intake at 1-866-274-8023.
This unique visual and literary art invitational focuses on farmland, rural landscapes, and the aesthetics, psychological, and emotional content of these themes.
The exhibition features works by renowned artists Dan Brinkmeier, Barry Roal Carlsen, Ellen Holtzblatt, Tom Linden, Stuart Roddy, and Mark Weller. Their pieces capture the beauty and complexity of rural life.
In addition there will be a number of works by members of the local Momentum Art Guild.
Complementing the visual art, the exhibition includes poetry from Daniel Smith's Poems from the Winter House. Smith's poetry, rooted in a rural heritage, reflects quietly on his love for a spouse, a farm, and a way of life.
The NIU Art Museum presents three fall exhibitions: "Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Place," "Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection" and "Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz" Aug. 28-Oct. 19 in the Art Museum Galleries.
"Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Place" is a group exhibition featuring both experienced and emerging artists. Each entry explores the time-honored tradition of portraiture in artmaking in a unique way, often finding universal narratives and concerns within intimate and personal imagery.
"Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection" demonstrates how portraiture, like still lifes or landscapes, has been a pillar of art genres since time immemorial. The NIU Art Museum combed through its permanent collection to assemble an exhibition of portraits including Japanese actor prints and Andy Warhol Polaroids. Gritty and idealized, there are images of individuals, groups, the self and even animals.
"Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz" features portrait prints by Jewish American artist Sidney Chafetz (1922-2013) and how he devoted his life to education and the arts. An avid reader, Chafetz employed his talents as a printmaker to depict his social and literary heroes. In this exhibition, the NIU Art Museum gathered many of his portraits into a cultural hall of fame.
Beloit College’s Wright Museum of Art and student-run Gallery ABBA present “Day One DNA: 50 Years in Hip-Hop Culture,” an immersive multimedia exhibition featuring over 200 artifacts from the private collection of hip-hop legends Ice T and DJ Afrika Islam. Curated by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, this exhibition offers a deep dive into the cultural, political, and economic influences that have shaped hip-hop over the last five decades.
The exhibition includes iconic items like DJ Afrika Islam’s first set of turntables, Ice T’s custom leather fashion pieces, and a host of rare photographs and memorabilia that document the evolution of hip-hop from its early days to its global dominance.
Artists’ Ensemble Theater presents the screwball comedy ‘The Angel Next Door’ by Paul Slade Smith, Sept. 5-22 at Rockford University’s Cheek Theatre. Performances are on Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m.; Saturday(s), Sept. 14 & 21 at 4 & 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
It is 1948 and husband-and-wife playwrights, Charlotte and Arthur, have just completed their next sure fire Broadway smash. But… there are problems. Because of course there are. And it will take all of Charlotte and Arthur’s wiles to untangle the complications in this screwball comedy.
A lovestruck novelist, the actress he adores, a vain leading man, the married playwrights, and an eccentric (and very cranky) housekeeper all collide in a perfect storm of comic chaos.
Stage Coach Players presents the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical "Rent," Sept 19-29. Loosely based on Puccini's opera "La Boheme," it moves a timeless story of struggling young artists and star-crossed lovers a hundred years forward to modern-day New York City's East Village.
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents a performance of Franz Schubert’s "Trout" Quintet by Rachel Handlin, Thomas Bandar, Michael Beert, Matthew Jahnke & Nicole Lee on Friday, Sept. 20. One of the greatest musical testaments to friendship, this youthful masterpiece is filled with charming melodies, instilling joy in both performer and listener.
Sep 21 Saturday
Join Cassie Piske for a relaxing and rejuvenating morning of yoga. All abilities are welcome. Registration is required. Please bring your own mat and water bottle.
Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb.
Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Adventure Works will lead this mindful walk and help you awaken your senses and connect with nature. No two walks are the same!
What is forest therapy? Forest therapy is based on forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment.
Registration is required, as space is limited. This program is open to ages 16 and up.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring a water bottle, and wear sunscreen and bug spray if you require them. In case of inclement weather, we will post a cancellation announcement on social media and email all registered participants.
This program is made possible through a partnership with the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board. Through leadership and funding, the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board supports access to high-quality behavioral healthcare services for the residents of DeKalb County.
This program is also sponsored in part by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund.
For additional information or help with registration, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.