Gail Borden Public Library holding comic book panel discussion
“Sound + Vision,” a rock ‘n’ roll comic panel discussion, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin in advance of its 16th annual Comic Book Mania event on Saturday, Aug. 2.
During the program, graphic novelists Steve Horton and Russell Lissau will talk about the relationship between musical artists and comic books and sign copies of their books, according to the library’s website.
The Comic Book Mania Convention in August, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m., will feature comic artists and vendors, photo ops with superheroes and comic book characters, a comic book costume contest and a drawing class.
For more information, go to attend.gailborden.info/event/13626169 and gailborden.info/comicbookmania.
Elgin resident and author Kate Gingold will be discussing the references and lingo used in Agatha Christie’s books during a program Thursday at the Oak Crest Residence in Elgin. (Kate Gingold)
Elgin author to discuss Agatha Christie lingo, references
Elgin-based author and historian Kate Gingold and her husband, Don, a publisher at Gnu Ventures Co., will present a program on “The Long Lost Lingo of Agatha Christie” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Oak Crest Residence in Elgin.
Kate Gingold’s book, “Agatha Annotated” offers a glossary database of obscure terms and historical references found in the works of Agatha Christie, according to a news release. She was invited to speak on the subject at the International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, England, in September 2024.
Since then, Gingold has added to the talk with memories of the festival and the experts she met while researching the terms. Don Gingold, a voice and community theater performer, will be reading passages from the novels that include the obscure terms his wife will define.
Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The event is free but freewill donations will be accepted. The center is at 204 S. State St.
To make a reservation to attend, call 847-742-2255. For more information, go to www.club120elgin.org.
Island Night being held at Wing Park aquatic center Friday
A tropical island event featuring live music and dance performances will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Wing Park Family Aquatic Center, 1030 Wing St., Elgin.
Evening admission to the family event is $5 for Elgin residents and $6 for nonresidents, according to a social media post for the event.
For more information, call 847-289-2542.
Elgin Arts Happy Hour at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Elgin History Museum will be hosting the Elgin Arts Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St., Elgin.
The free event is designed to bring area creative and arts supporters together for a casual, welcoming gathering, according to a social media post.
“No agenda, no sales pitch, just snacking, sipping and being in the same room with our creative community,” the post says.
The event is open to anyone age 21 or older. Alcohol will be available. Future happy hours are being planned for the last Monday of each month.
For more information, call 847-742-4248.