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Celebrate Oktoberfest:

With Alpine Thunder Band
2025-10-22 19:00:00 2025-10-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Celebrate Oktoberfest: Alpine Thunder is a lively, fun, interactive German band performing German folk/pop music with authentic sound and instrumentation, including yodeling, cowbells and alphorns! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Wednesday, October 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-22 19:00:00 2025-10-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Celebrate Oktoberfest: Alpine Thunder is a lively, fun, interactive German band performing German folk/pop music with authentic sound and instrumentation, including yodeling, cowbells and alphorns! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms AB

Alpine Thunder is a lively, fun, interactive German band performing German folk/pop music with authentic sound and instrumentation, including yodeling, cowbells and alphorns!

Herzlich Willkommen bei Alpine Thunder, or Welcome to Alpine Thunder! During this engaging program, you'll learn about the music and culture of Oktoberfest, while enjoying a special concert of authentic German folk/pop music. Unique vocal techniques like yodeling and instruments, such as the alphorn, will be featured. You won't have to ask for "more cowbell," as there will be plenty of that, too! 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Music & Performances | History | Community |

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