Arts & Culture
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBloomington – The McLean County Museum of History will reveal the names of six recipients of the 2023 History Makers award at a press conference at the Museum on Thursday, March 30th at 11:00 a.m. in the historic Governor Fifer courtroom. The awards will be presented during the Museum’s History Makers Gala on Wednesday, June…
City of Springfield’s Annual Earth Awareness Fair
Henson Robinson Zoo 1100 E Lake Shore Dr., Springfield, IL, United StatesIn honor of Earth Day and Earth Awareness Month, this annual, free, all-ages event is meant to bring together city departments, organizations, businesses, and individuals to showcase and encourage Earth stewardship, resilience, sustainability, and community building within the City. Saturday, April 22 11 am - 4 pm Henson Robinson Zoo FREE shuttle from downtown!
2023 Landmarks Illinois Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesPictured above: 2022 Most Endangered site, the Eugene S. Pike House in Chicago. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, which owns the former "Watchman's Residence," has released a Request for Qualifications for the reuse of the historic property. Join Landmarks Illinois for a public presentation of the 2023 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.…
2023 Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Red Carpet Corridor 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe 16th Annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor has expanded to Saturday and Sunday on the first weekend in May. The event has also added Bloomington-Normal, expanding the event…
Swinging Bridges Arts Festival
The Art Center 209 W. Madison, Pontiac, IL, United StatesThe Art Center by Greater Livingston County Arts Council is hosting its 4th annual Swinging Bridges Arts Festival in partnership with Red Carpet Corridor weekend. Two days of live music,…