Week of Events
Javapalooza 2025
Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
A Nightmare on Adams Street
Something wicked this way comes! Join us on the 2nd floor of Buzz Bomb as we celebrate the debut of author Christopher Ruíz's horror short story collection. This is a combination book launch and Halloween party. There will be raffle prizes, party games, and books, of course! Christopher Ruíz is a fiction writer based in…