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Celebrating 75 Years of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
2025-02-20 18:30:00 2025-02-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Celebrating 75 Years of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Through archival photos & video interviews, learn about the rich history of Elgin's treasured cultural organization, the ESO. Presented by Ann Chipman, retired adult educator education consultant. R Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, February 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 18:30:00 2025-02-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Celebrating 75 Years of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Through archival photos & video interviews, learn about the rich history of Elgin's treasured cultural organization, the ESO. Presented by Ann Chipman, retired adult educator education consultant. R Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Through archival photos & video interviews, learn about the rich history of Elgin's treasured cultural organization, the ESO. Presented by Ann Chipman, retired adult educator education consultant. R

Learn the rich history of Elgin’s beloved musical ensemble, from its beginning as a community orchestra to its current status as an award-winning professional orchestra that builds community with the power of music.

From its beginning as a community orchestra in 1950, through its development as an award-winning professional orchestra known and respected in Illinois and beyond, this wonderful asset has built community through the power of music.

In partnership with the Elgin History Museum.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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