

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hits of the Ragtime Era
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Pop music comes and goes, but some songs from over 100 years ago are just as fresh in the mind as the day they were written. The Entertainer, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, St. Louis Blues, and Ballin’ the Jack are still familiar, but even when they first hit the scene, these songs were recognized as having something special.

We’ll look at some of the songs that captivated the public and how their popularity continued into the present, and we’ll also share some songs and rags that were hits back in their day. So to quote Irving Berlin, “come on along” for a great hour of ragtime and some early jazz and blues!

“Cherry &amp; Jerry” is Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano. Based in St. Louis, the duo is also part of the larger “Ragged Blade Band,” and has toured music of the ragtime era throughout a several state area. They’ve found this music is great for good times – brewpubs, wineries, markets, festivals, and more! They’ve appeared in the Big River Steampunk Festival in Hannibal, MO, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Chicago and Tulsa, the RAGBRAI bicycle event in Iowa, and the St. Louis World’s Fare in their hometown.

This free event is open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by Gretchen and Charles Moore.

This event is part of the America 250 initiative; celebrating our nation throughout the year.

For more information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/hits-of-the-ragtime-era/200029830035214
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Business, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DeKalb Public Library
- **lat**: 41.932076031961
- **long**: -88.75005261757
- **full address**: DeKalb Public Library, 301 N 3rd St, Dekalb, IL 60115-3342, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: DeKalb Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/dekalb-public-library/5245807)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** DeKalb Public Library, 301 N 3rd St, Dekalb, IL 60115-3342, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** DeKalb Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Business, Exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hits of the Ragtime Era ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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