Events

Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Pontiac Public Library 211 E Madison St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesPontiac Tourism, in partnership with the Pontiac Public Library, has brought a new traveling exhibit, “Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad” to Pontiac! See this new exhibit for yourself from January 31st to March 5th, 2025, during regular business hours at the Pontiac Public Library. The exhibit will also feature the Underground Railroad Quilt Walk:…
Buzz Bomb Brewing Co 7 Years to Cheers!
Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesWhoa, it's been 7 years! Saturday March 1st, help us celebrate 7 years of bringing you the best beer and entertainment around. The day kicks off at 11am will feature anniversary drink specials, a BRAND NEW beer, and a BRAND NEW limited edition hoodie. The the Frank Trompeter Trio that evening! A Taste of Seoul…
Resilient Women Who Rock
Joliet Renaissance Center 214 N Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month, Lisa Torem and John Philip Shenale will discuss strengths of successful female acts, with whom they’ve worked, and point out how these “Sheroes” have creatively navigated setbacks. To further illustrate, they will play related excerpts of Phil’s collaborative work (as producer/arranger/composer) and show visuals. Phil has worked in the…
Devin C Williams at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesDevin C Williams is back in Springfield to bring you the finest Delta Blues around. His Show is on Friday March 7th from 7pm - 10pm. Event by Buzz Bomb Brewing Company, Land of Lincoln Drinking Trail and Adams Street District - Adams Family Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including…
Spiked! Eat. Drink. Railfan. at the Joliet Railroad Museum
Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center 90 E. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United StatesALL ABOARD for an evening of food, drinks and dueling pianos at Joliet’s newest museum! The Joliet Railroad Museum, a repurposed switching tower that has stood at one of the busiest rail intersections on the continent for over a century, will open for a special evening event on Friday, March 7th from 7-10 pm. The…
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