The Northern Illinois University Steel Band will provide a tropical reprieve for those with cabin fever on Friday, March 1. The renowned NIU Steel Band, under the direction of Liam Teague, will perform an eclectic blend of music from across the globe to benefit the literacy and academic enrichment programs of Neighbors’ House across DeKalb County.

The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, on the corner of Bethany Road and First Street in DeKalb. Tickets cost $15 and can only be purchased online at www.neighborshouse.org. Tickets and seats are limited. All proceeds benefit Neighbors’ House.

Neighbors’ House provides free and low-cost reading and homework help programs, such as Reading & Homework Clubs, Homework Help Nights, Summer Reading Vacations and Summer Art Vacations. Most of these programs take place in income-eligible apartment and housing complexes throughout DeKalb County. Neighbors’ House, a nonprofit, faith-based, community development organization, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and will serve 200 students this year.