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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Normal, IL
Located in the heart of Uptown Normal, this historic theater is an authentically restored 1937 cinema offering a curated mix of vintage and contemporary films, including international titles. On September 6th, celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America - a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. Following the film, stay for conversation with director John Paget. Click here for event info.
Normal Theater
209 N Street
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 433-9910
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
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“Route 66: Main Street of America” Documentary Film by John Paget World Premier in Illinois
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesRoute 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a moving celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66. Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street programs, downtown associations, tourism bureaus and chambers of commerce), we’ll screen the film at 40+ events at select drive-ins and historic theaters from Chicago to…
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Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market
Historic Route 66 Flea Market 3123 W Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL, United StatesA bit of Renaissance on Route 66 at Historic Route 66 Flea Market: Returning to the Renaissance for our second year! FREE ENTRY! Come see the Fairy Queen and follow the clues of her Quest to earn your place as a Knight of the Court! The Kingdom of the Broken Crown will also be there…
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Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesCelebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding…
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Visionary Violinist Dixon’s Violin Plays The Eagle Theater
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesPontiac, IL: You've never heard violin like this! The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so across North America, including giving four TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. Dixon’s Violin continues his HUMANKINDness tour on Sunday, September…