Events
Events for August 22, 2025
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2025
Lincoln has had a long history with Hot Air Ballooning beginning with the Art and Balloon Festival that began in 1988. Later the Balloon Festival was separated from the Art Festival and continued on until 2017. In 2019, Balloons Over 66 began. As with the Art and Balloon Festival, balloon pilots travel from around the…
The Dana Thomas House; How a Logan County Name Became a Legacy
The Elkhart Historical Society is delighted to announce the return of the Executive Director of the Dana-Thomas House Foundation, Lee-Ann Burgener. Welcome her to the podium on Friday August 22, 2025, with a presentation on “The Dana Thomas House; How a Logan County Name Became a Legacy”. A captivating speaker, Burgener researches her subjects with…
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