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December Santa Comes to Town Enjoy cookies, cocoa, & caroling at the Egyptian Theatre beginning at 6:00 pm then at 7:00 pm welcome Santa to his house where he will officially open it for the season!

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December 1 • 7 pm

Calendar of Events

Snowy Landscape Craft DeKalb Public Library

December 3 • 4:30 pm Snowy Landscape Craft DeKalb Public Library

December 4 • 6 pm Santa Comes to Town Downtown DeKalb

December 4 - 7 • 7:30 pm Stage Coach Players White Christmas

December 4 - 6 • 7:30 pm Storytellers Theatre (Improv)

NIU School of Theatre & Dance Studio Series in the Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge Theatre

December 4 • 5-7 pm

Discover Sycamore’s Winter Chocolate Walk Downtown Sycamore discoversycamore.com

December 4 - 6

40th Annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk Nine Locations in Genoa & Kingston genoamainstreet.com

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December 5-7 • 4:30 pm The Nutcracker

Produced by the Beth Fowler Dance Co. Egyptian Theatre

December 5-21

December 8 • 7 pm Polar Bear Craft

Santa’s House

DeKalb Public Library

Sycamore • Open Fridays 5-7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays Noon-2 p.m.

December 10 • 7 pm

Movie: White Christmas Egyptian Theatre

December 6 • 11 - 2 pm

Carriage Rides and Santa Visits Downtown DeKalb

December 10 • 4 pm Polar Bear Craft

DeKalb Public Library

December 6 • 5:45 pm Walk with Santa

December 12 • 7 pm

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December 6 & 7 •1 pm Holiday Open House Special Events Ellwood House Museum

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December 12 • 11 am

DIY Washi Tape Holiday Star DeKalb Public Library

December 13 • 11-2 pm

December 6, 7 & 11-14 7:30 pm

Carriage Rides and Santa Visits

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Stage Coach Players

December 13th & 14th

Ellwood House Museum

December 7 • 2 pm

December 5 • 5 pm

December 5th

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Storytellers Theatre (Improv) NIU School of Theatre & Dance Studio Series in the Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge Theatre

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d a e r b r e g n i G d e Soft Glaz Whether leaving cookies out for Santa or simply spreading some holiday cheer among family and friends, the following recipe for “Soft Glazed Gingerbread” from Elizabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” is sure to please this holiday season Ingredients: Yields 12 to 20 cookies Dough 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup blackstrap or other dark molasses

1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

2 tablespoons light corn syrup Glaze

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

To make the dough, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and soft.

Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and mix well.

Add the molasses and corn syrup and beat until incorporated.

Stop the mixer again and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until a dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl and all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten it on a large piece of plastic wrap into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, cover the dough with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner.

Unwrap the dough and place on a floured work surface. If using a plaque with a design, roll out the dough 1/3-inch thick, lightly dust the top with flour, press your cookie molds

2 tablespoons water

over the dough, and then cut the shapes with a small knife and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a guide, cut around it with a small knife, flip the mold over so the design is facing you, and place the dough over it, pressing it into the design.

Unmold the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.

If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly dust the lined baking sheet with flour and transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour and roll it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain pin. Then, using the patterned pin, roll over the dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear impression of the design. Trim the sides with a small knife. It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking.

Bake the cookies until lightly golden along the sides but still soft to the touch in the centers, 7 to 15 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the individual cookies, or if you have made a single large patterned piece that will be cut after baking.

While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and water until smooth.

When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and let cool on the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, while the cookies are still warm, using even strokes, brush a light coat of glaze on top of each cookie, evenly covering it. Let the cookies cool completely. When the glaze dries, it should leave a shiny, opaque finish. If you have used a patterned pin to make a single large plaque, cut into the desired sizes with a small, very sharp knife. The cookies will keep in an airtight container in a cool place for about 2 weeks. They do not freeze well, however, as glaze becomes watery when they are thawed.

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l a e m y a d i l o h e h t g n i Plann Perhaps the most anticipated aspect of the holiday season is the lavish holiday meal. Many people look forward to the food just as much as they look forward to the festivities. This could be why the average person gains a pound or two from the period of Thanksgiving up until New Year’s Day. Planning a holiday gathering and meal can be stressful for hosts or hostesses. There seems to be a lot of pressure placed on the person in charge.

However, establishing a wonderful and stress-free meal is possible with a few easy-to-follow tips.

• Create a meal concept. Holiday meals can be traditional or avant garde. There are many options from which to choose, but one thing to keep in mind is to select foods that go together. Those new to holiday hosting may want to stick with items that are well known and expected, such as turkey and trimmings. Those who want to experiment may want to introduce one or two new dishes into the mix. Food choices should be about what your guests will want to eat and not about which items will ensure a spectacle. * Keep preparation time in mind. Another thing to consider when planning the meal is the amount of time you have for food preparation and cooking. The holidays are a busy time of the year, and work and social engagements may continue up until the eleventh hour. Choose foods that can be prepared in advance and heated on the holiday if you’re time-pressed. Or simply choose easy-to-make dishes that won’t take much time. * Compile a shopping list. Once foods are selected, review all recipes and make a list of the ingredients you will need. This will serve as a shopping list to take to the store. Also see which items you have on hand in the pantry. Look at expiration dates and be sure that everything is top quality. If in doubt, add it to your shopping list. Make a list of things that can be bought in advance (paper products, coffee, linens, etc.) and other items that need to be checked off closer to the actual holiday. Cross off each item once it is purchased. * Create a timetable. Make a schedule or use a calendar to schedule when each component of the meal and other preparations will be made. This way you ensure you will stay on track and have everything done by the actual holiday. * Ask for help. If you find that time will be short, delegate some jobs to others. For example, if a grandmother or aunt is known for her prized potatoes or pies, ask her to make that item. Some hosts and hostesses turn the holiday meal into a pot luck where everyone is encouraged to bring one item and the host simply provides the main dish.

This can cut down on the work involved and make others feel they’ve contributed to the sentimental holiday meal. * Go easy on yourself. While not everything will work out exactly as you expected, chances are little glitches will not even be noticed by guests unless you point them out.

And even if they are noticed, these are close friends and family who will not judge small mistakes. * Make time for socialization. Too often holiday hosts and hostesses worry so much about impressing guests with lavish foods and festivities that they fail to enjoy the actual day with their guests. Leave time to sit and chat and, most importantly, relax.

The holidays are a time of enjoyment. Ensuring the meal can be as stress-free as possible will go a long way to helping hosts and hostesses enjoy the season as well.

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s a e d i t f i g t a e r t s i l G r u o y n o e for everyon Holiday shopping season has hit full swing, and shoppers everywhere are searching far and wide for the perfect gifts for their family and friends. Veteran holiday shoppers know that no two people on their shopping lists are the same, which can complicate their quests for the perfect presents. But a careful consideration of your loved one’s personality and passions can help you find a gift that’s sure to elicit a smile this holiday season.

Joe Cool For the cool, calm and collected type on your shopping list, California-based sunglass brand Kaenon Polarized (www.kaenon.com) introduces a new Limited Edition Frost collection available this holiday season. The limited-run collection features performance and active lifestyle designs for both men and women, treated with a unique frosted-crystal frame finish to offer an icy-cool winter look. At the heart of every Kaenon Polarized sunglass is its proprietary SR-91® lens material, which is the industry’s first and only uncompromising lens to offer shatter resistance from high mass impact, extreme lightweight and unparalleled visual clarity and detail definition.

The Go-Getter The always on-the-run relative or friend on your holiday shopping list will no doubt appreciate the Thompson Tee™ (www.thompsontee.com) — a specialized undershirt developed by the William Thompson Co., LLC, to protect shirts from sweat marks. The innovatively designed sweat-proof undershirt expertly blends the company’s proprietary Hydro-Shield™ sweat-proof technology and 100 percent ultra-soft premium lightweight cotton to produce a clinical-grade sweatproof material that guarantees unparalleled underarm protection in a comfortable and inconspicuous way.

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The Nutcracker Presented by

The Beth Fowler Dance Company Celebrating our 21st Annual Nutcracker! cket Every child’s ti stage includes back t the access to mee airy & Sugar Plum F Friends!

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Egyptian Theatre • DeKalb, IL Fri. & Sat. Dec. 5 & 6 • 7:00 pm Sun., Dec. 7 • 2:00 pm

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