Events
Christmas Barn Sale at David Davis Mansion
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an opportunity to purchase gently used and vintage Christmas decorations, and a few treasures from the David Davis Mansion which are being retired from our holiday collection! Did you attend this event in 2021? This time around, there is TWICE the amount of holiday decor! What to expect: - Evergreen, garland, wreaths, swags, and…
2023 Illinois Main Street Conference
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesRegistration is Now Open for the 2023 Illinois Main Street Conference, November 14-16, in Pontiac, Illinois. Powered by community, dedicated professionals, volunteers, and civic leaders, historic Main Street districts and neighborhood commercial corridors are at the heart of—and essential to—thriving communities. The Illinois Main Street Conference brings together leaders, advocates, and cheerleaders to learn from…
4K Screening of “Stop Making Sense”
Normal Theater 209 W North St, Normal, IL, United StatesNewly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, this 1984 film was directed by Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Live performances by Talking Heads were shot over three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983. PG / 88 min. The Normal…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission on anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. The presidential library’s copy of the Gettysburg Address will be exhibited Nov. 17…
ALPLM Gettysburg Address Special Exhibit & Historical Talk
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days -- from November 17 through 28 -- at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. As part of our special display…
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