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Have you ever wondered what happens in the old Livingston High School after the Pink Elephant Antique Mall closes? Now is your chance to get a peek! The school ran normally for 75 years, but what caused it to close? Are there teachers and students still roaming the halls? Are there spirits attached to the… |
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Delve into Downtown Bloomington’s rich art scene during the 24th Annual Art Walk Weekend in Historic Downtown Bloomington Nov. 1 & 2! With 12 unique art studios and galleries within eight blocks of each other, visitors can explore a wide variety of art mediums and styles. This art-filled weekend kicks off early at 4 p.m.… 
Welcome to the captivating world of the Rt. 66 Film Festival – an event that seamlessly merges the allure of cinema with the spirit of adventure. This festival stands as a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cultural exploration, drawing filmmakers, enthusiasts, and cinephiles from all corners of the globe. With a nod to the legendary… |
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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum presents the Premier Debut of The Illinois Heroes of Rock by the one-and only Skip Griparis! Saturday November 2nd 6:30 Cocktails 7:30 Show Clarion Hotel & Convention Center 411 S. Larkin Ave Joliet, IL Skip Griparis is a lifelong dynamic stage performer. His widely popular “Heroes of Rock” Series…
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Enjoy a White Fence Farm 4 piece chicken dinner with all the trimmings and Denny Diamond's, "a Neil Diamond story." Denny’s uplifting performance celebrating the legendary tunes of Neil Diamond, spilling the tea on the tales behind the melodies and sharing his reasons for belting them out. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newbie…
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Think you’ve seen all the best parts of Illinois? Author Melanie Holmes is ready to share some adventure stories and tips for seeing and absorbing the best of this culturally entertaining state of Illinois. The Lincoln Heritage Museum will welcome Holmes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 as she discusses her book, “100 Things…
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Big Art, Little Artists the exhibition & event will showcase the transformative power of early arts exposure & exploration by bringing together local artists whose works are larger than life & young artists whose creative capacities are just as big! WHERE: Illinois Art Station, The House on Garling (Tom & Addison Kirk), ISU Glass House… |
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Join our skaters in celebrating the history of Route 66 and journey through the trip with classic tunes. Skaters from all ages and all levels will be showcasing their talents for a family oriented, fun-filled afternoon of entertainment. Participants will be from our club as well as members of the community enrolled in the Parks… |
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Registration is Now Open for the 2024 Illinois Main Street State Conference will be held in Batavia, Illinois on November 12-14th, 2024. 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,… |
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An original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days -- from November 15 through 24 -- 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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Join Lincoln Library in Downtown Springfield to celebrate the Mother Road with Dwight Cannon, president of the Route 66 Association of Illinois. He'll share stories and lore about our part of the road, and the part that Central Illinois played in the legendary trips from Chicago to LA. |
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Join Illinois Local and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway for the fourth annual Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market. Support local independent businesses and causes from across the state, and shop small. We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, November 30th 2024 in the Expo Building at the IL State Fairgrounds in…
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The McLean County Museum of History will celebrate the Iconic Livingston Santa's return to Downtown Bloomington and announce future public art plans on Saturday, November 30, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday's ceremony will be a half-hour long, complete with music, biodegradable confetti, and Santa himself, who will arrive via a firetruck to thank the various people…
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After 60+ years of looking over Route 66 in Wilmington the Gemini Giant is getting ready for his return to town. He's in the last days of his vacation and will be on his way back...and we're going to throw him one heck of a party! The public unveiling of the Gemini Giant will take… |
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.