Sherri Farley | Hammered Dulcimer Music & Programs
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Performances - Tunes & Tales Programs
Updates
What's Ahead
December 14, 2024
12-1pm
Chapel on the Green
107 W Center Street, Yorkville IL
Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration
The Chapel has a rich history, dating back to 1855. It is the oldest church building in continuous use in Kendall County.
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The 2024 Family Fun Christmas Celebration is held 10am-6pm with a bake sale, crafts, activities & storytime for children, plus a visit with Santa. Entertainment includes Dance of the Nutcrackers, Church Bell Choir, YHS Madrigals, and more. Hammered Dulcimer is scheduled for 12-1pm. See full schedule HERE​
Recaps
Please Note: 2024 Sandwich Fair
Culinary Competition Cancelled
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The Sandwich Fair board has decided to discontinue the live-judged culinary competition for this year. I have enjoyed playing dulcimer as backdrop music for the event and will miss seeing my many friends and contestants this year.
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
10am - 3pm
Redbud Creek Farm
2930 N 4351 Rd., Sheridan IL
Garden Festival
Saturday 10am-4pm
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30+ local artists, makers, and bakers, many with garden & nature-related items
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A certified arborist will be on hand to answer questions
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Live music
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Newark FFA will have lunch available for purchase
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Summer annuals, perennials, topiaries, shrubs, ornamental trees, garden art, fairy garden accessories, and more
May 11 & 12, 2024
11am - 3pm
Redbud Creek Farm
2930 N 4351 Rd., Sheridan IL
Mother's Day Weekend
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
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Redbud's greenhouses, store, and porches will be overflowing with flowers, plants, and gifts, many
locally-made.
Sweets, eats, & coffee drinks available for purchase.
Kids may decorate and plant a pot for Mom (free)
Wednesday
December 13
Private Event
6pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
September 6, 7, 8
Dulcimer Music:
Immediately Before, During, and
Following each Culinary Competition
Start times Wednesday: 12:45, 1:45, 3:15
Start times Thursday: 10:45, 12:45, 3:15
Start times Friday: 10:45, 12:45
The Sandwich Fair
15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich IL
CULINARY COMPETITION
ON THE HOME ARTS BUILDING STAGE
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During this popular event, home cooks bring food dishes to be judged live on stage. Categories range from cookies and bread to beef and pork, and audience members are invited to taste samples. Dulcimer music provides background music prior to and following each scheduled competition, as well as during judging.
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
6 - 8:30pm
The Homestead 1854
611 E Main Street, Plano IL
CORKS & CAPS
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Dulcimer music will provide background ambiance for these special Corks & Caps event dates at the historic Homestead 1854 wedding & retreat venue:
June 1
July 6
August 3
Saturday, May 13
11am - 2pm
Redbud Creek Farm
2930 N 4351 Rd., Sheridan IL
Always a pleasure to visit Redbud Creek Farm, whether to play music or get plants! Such a pretty garden center, with friendly & knowledgeable owners and staff.
Mother's Day Weekend Events
Redbud's greenhouses, store, and porches will be overflowing with flowers and gift items, many
locally-crafted...
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Thursday, May 11
7:15pm
Wheaton Public Library
225 N Cross Street, Wheaton IL
What a nice group! Thank you to Wheaton Library for inviting me back!
Tunes & Tales Program
Friends of the Library Meeting & Concert
(Open to the public)
December 17, 2022
12-1pm
Chapel on the Green
107 W Center Street, Yorkville IL
Enjoyed being part of Chapel on the Green's Christmas Festivities!
The Chapel has a rich history, dating back to 1855. It is the oldest church building in continuous use in Kendall County.
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