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Buzz Bomb Brewing Company – Buzzed Karaoke with DJ Smokey J & the Hooptie Sound Machine
Buzzed Karaoke with DJ Smokey J & the Hooptie Sound Machine is underway in January and February at Buzz Bomb. Want to impress us with those pipes? Here's your chance! That rascal, DJ Smokey J, along with the Hooptie Sound Machine provide the tunes & the mic, you provide the vocals. Sign up online for…
Buzz Bomb Brewing Company – Open Mic with ZAK
Buzz Bomb Brewing Company - Open Mic hosted by ZAK, come out and show off your talents! Sign up when you show up. Dates are Wednesdays, January 17 and February 21 from 7pm - 9:30pm - more dates to come! Buzz Bomb Brewing Co is a craft beer destination in Springfield, IL. Our mission is…
2024 Music at the Museum Series – Joliet Area Historical Museum
New 2024 Music at the Museum Indoor Concert Series performances are now scheduled at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Great Moments In Vinyl tribute to The British Invasion Sat Jan 27th 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm We look forward to seeing you at the GMIV Tribute to The British Invasion Concert in the Museum's Indoor Auditorium…
‘Shoes Hot Stove Social with Pat Hughes
‘Shoes Hot Stove Social with Pat Hughes
Join the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes and Frick Award Winning Chicago Cubs Broadcaster Pat Hughes on Monday, January 29th at MotorHeads Bar & Grill from 5:30-8:30pm for the 2nd annual ‘Shoes Hot Stove Social! Hughes will be telling stories from his 40+ year broadcasting career that included stops with the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, and the…
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Lunch & Learn: Game Development with Ben Rosset and Jamie Mathy
Lunch & Learn: Game Development with Ben Rosset and Jamie Mathy
Learn about the ongoing board game renaissance with local game designer Ben Rosset and owner of Red Racoon Games, Jamie Mathy, on Tuesday, February 8 at 12:10 p.m. in the Museum's Courtroom and live via the Museum's YouTube Channel. Ben is a lifelong board gamer and an award-winning board game designer. He's been designing games since…
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to mark Lincoln’s birthday with free admission Feb. 10
SPRINGFIELD – You are cordially invited to join the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for a free day of fun Feb. 10 as we mark Lincoln’s birthday, honor his love of reading and celebrate the ALPLM earning national accreditation. Admission will be free all day, starting at 9 a.m., and then the museum will host…
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90th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln
The 90th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln will be held in Springfield, Illinois, on February 11 and 12, 2024. Springfield Post #32, The American Legion and its Auxiliary organizations are sponsoring this event in commemoration of our 16th President’s Birthday. Springfield Post #32 is the only organization that has…
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“Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature: Leadership and Character Lessons from Abraham Lincoln” – Ron Keller
“Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature: Leadership and Character Lessons from Abraham Lincoln” – Ron Keller
The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce the kickoff of their 2024 dinner lecture series with Ron Keller, presenting “Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature: Leadership and Character Lessons from Abraham Lincoln" on Friday, February 23, 2024. The dinner lecture will be held at the Wild Hare Café, Elkhart, Illinois, 5:30 p.m. In this…
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WTF! Wintertime Firkin Festival 2024
WTF! Wintertime Firkin Festival 2024
On Saturday, February 24th, Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery will host the annual Wintertime Firkin Festival. The attending breweries this year are Hand of Fate Brewing Company, Buzzbomb Brewing Co., Engrained Brewing Company, Bald Buddha Brewing, Slauterhouse Brewery, Obed & Isaac’s Springfield, and Obed & Isaac’s Peoria. This is a hyper-local event meant to provide the…
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Travels With Darley: Route 66 Illinois Program
Travels With Darley: Route 66 Illinois Program
Travels With Darley: Route 66 Illinois program featuring 7-time Emmy Award nominee Darley Newman on Sunday, March 3rd at 2pm in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater. The special screening will take place from 2pm to 3pm and will be followed by a "Behind the Scenes" Q&A session hosted by Darley, with a few…
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