The Leslie Sister Duo presents 'Tunes for a June Afternoon' June 13 at Gail Borden
Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is planning a month of music and community events.
On June 13, the library's Sunday Afternoon Concert series continues with the Leslie Sister Duo presenting "Tunes for a June Afternoon" at 2 p.m.
The Leslie Sister Duo is a dynamic and versatile duo with Regina on violin and Kirsten on piano.
Hear music from the Austrian-American violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler and French composers Frederic Chopin, Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns and Jules Massenet, as well as tango, Broadway, and Irish melodies.
The sisters also sing and act professionally; however, this concert will highlight their instrumental skills. Performing a variety from Irish folk tunes to classical hits, they effect a lighthearted and jovial mood. Seating for the concert is limited. Please register at gailborden.info/register.
The concert also will be streamed on Facebook Live. Join them at gbpl.info/FBLV at the time of the concert.
On Sunday, June 27, the library will host "Songs to Reflect the News of the World" from 2 to 3 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Sign up atgailborden.info.
Music played a part in the story of Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, the main character in the "One Book, One Community" selection Paulette Jiles' "News of the World." The captain reminisces about songs he heard as a 16-year-old fighting in the War of 1812. Other songs popular during different times throughout the captain's life are mentioned in the book up to the 1870s.
Musician Phil Passen will perform these songs so familiar to the captain. He has been playing the hammered dulcimer for many years and is a member of Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music.
Limited chairs will be available please bring blankets or lawn chairs.
In case of rain, concert will be moved indoors to Community Rooms ABC. Limited seating so accommodations will be on a first come basis from the list of registrants.
Shredding event
On Saturday, June 13, the library and KCT Credit Union will host a Community Shredding Event. Protect your personal information and destroy your confidential documents from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 12, at the Main Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet state Sen. Cristina Castro and state Rep. Anna Moeller.
Only paper materials will be accepted - no plastic bags. Small paper clips and staples do not need to be removed from paper materials. Also at the event, donations will be accepted for the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation.