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DSI 2024 Saturday Old Capitol Holiday Walks
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesEvery year, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time of the year - the Old Capitol Holiday Walks!…
New Year’s Eve-EVE at Joliet Area Historical Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThis year, bring your little ones to the most exciting, family-friendly New Year’s event in Joliet – the Ultimate Kids’ New Year’s Eve EVE Party! The clock may strike midnight for adults, but for the kids, the celebration begins early with a packed schedule of fun-filled activities, games, and entertainment that will make them feel…
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Hot Stove Social with Ryan Dempster
Knights of Columbus 2200 Meadowbrook Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesMeet two-time All-Star and 2013 World Series Champion, Ryan Dempster at the Hot Stove Social at Knights of Columbus on Meadowbrook Rd in Springfield on February 3rd. This year, the meet and greet line will be formed based on registration date. The earlier you register, the closer to the front of the line you will…
Lunch & Learn: Doing Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBring your lunch and join us Join us for an engaging talk on doing oral histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, February 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. with Andrew Thomas, chairperson of the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project. Doing an oral history is not a “one-size-fits-all” project.…
4th Annual Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction Award Ceremony – New Date!
Rialto Square Theatre 102 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, United StatesIllinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction 2024 Rescheduled! The Hall of Fame has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 30th 2025. All tickets purchased for the October date will be honored. Illinois' strong contribution to the world of music and entertainment will be on stage at the Rialto Square Theatre…