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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… |
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SPRINGFIELD — ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! The Ultimate 80s Rock Party returns to Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex for another massive night inside the legendary Motordome! Friday, February 28th8:00 PM – 11:00 PM$10 Cover | Door Only (No Advance Tickets)21+ Only Experience the ULTIMATE 80s ROCK PARTY — big… |
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SPRINGFIELD – One of the few surviving dresses worn by Mary Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, offering visitors their first chance to see the fragile garment in 15 years. Known as the “strawberry dress” for its decorative pattern of berries and leaves, the dress can be seen in the special… |
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The First Friday in March brings the annual release of Artist Trading Cards to many galleries in Downtown Bloomington. These cards are small, baseball card-sized, affordable original works of art… |
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The Darien Garden Club is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary With This Engaging Gardening Event! We invite you to join us for an inspiring morning with three speakers who will motivate… |
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We’ve all heard of Route 66, but how often do we pause to consider the women who helped shape life along its 2,448 miles? Women pumped gas, ran businesses, held public office, painted murals, joined the military, stepped into industrial jobs as wartime “Rosies,” and even designed everything from iconic fashions to excursion riverboats. In… |
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Join the fun at the Historic Route 66 Flea Market for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Come shop some great deals with our vendors. This is a rain or shine…
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The 41st Annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade will travel through downtown Springfield on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Craic O’noon (12 p.m.) This year’s theme is “A Bridge…
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Join DESTIHL Brewery in Normal for a St. Patrick's-themed brewery tour that celebrates the wearin' of the green! Put on your most festive St. Patrick's outfit and join us for a tour of our production brewery. This captivating 60-minute guided brewery tour will give you an intimate look at the day-to-day happenings of the brewery,… |
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The Town of Normal is very excited to be showing Bike Vessel as our 2026 “winter bike movie” on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Normal Theater. (We’ve hosted an annual bike movie for many years – always a great time!) As you will read in the attached press release, this movie has… |
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The 2026 calendar will give many an opportunity to “Get their Kicks on Route 66”, as part of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. To help begin the celebration, the Elkhart Historical Society’s first dinner lecture of the year, will be held on Friday, March 20th, at Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café – doors open at 5 p.m.,… |
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A milestone in American road history is coming to Gillespie as the town marks Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a Roaring ’20s–themed night of food, music, and dancing. The 100th Anniversary Route 66 Chicken, Beer & Dance, organized by Grow Gillespie, invites residents and highway enthusiasts to gather for an evening that nods to the…
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The Pontiac Public Library has received a Creative Projects award from the Illinois Arts Council to bring the new show Forgottonia to the Eagle Center For The Performing Arts in Pontiac, IL on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to Pontiac for another unforgettable show. Forgottonia is a truly unique… |
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As JAHM celebrates Women's History Month, the museum will host Cyndee Schaffer - Co-Author and Presenter of this extraordinary look into the history of women in the military, based largely in part on her mother's (Mollie) first-hand experience as a WAC (Women’s Army Corp) in WWII, from her time in the Medical Intelligence Division to… |
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how…
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Chicago marks a new beginning for an iconic American journey with the official designation of Navy Pier as the new starting point of historic Route 66, commemorating the Mother Road’s… |
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Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route…
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The Route 66 Eggstravaganza at The Twistee Treat Diner is Sunday - March 29, 2026 from 1:30-4pm. Rain or shine event. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans… |
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There will be an Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt among our Vendors! Come Shop and Enjoy!
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Elkhart Illinois Historical Society Invites the Community to Spring Wildflower Walks on Elkhart Hill Spring comes alive on historic Elkhart Hill, and the Elkhart Illinois Historical Society warmly invites nature lovers of all ages to celebrate the season…
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Bring a Flashlight and your Friends for our Adult Easter Egg Hunt (Age 21+) at The Twistee Treat Diner. Bar-On-The-Yard, Food, Drinks & Prizes. Open at 6:30 pm, hunt starts… |