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Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Pontiac 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:…
Celebrate Black History Month with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
SPRINGFIELD – Two rare treasures illustrating highs and lows of Black history in America are going on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which will also celebrate Black History Month with the return of a short play telling the inspiring story of Robert Smalls and his daring escape from slavery. For the first…
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Annual St. Jude’s Chili Cook-Off at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill
Annual St. Jude’s Chili Cook-Off at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill
Annual St. Jude's Chili Cook-Off at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill! Calling all Chili Aficionados! We are so honored to have the incredible Lick Creek performing this year! Chili Cooks sign up by calling or emailing Monica at 217-679-7323/monica@66motorheads.com. $35 per team (to St Judes). trophies 1st-3rd & "People Choice" Chili cooks start at…
True Crime Dinner Mystery Show at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill
True Crime Dinner Mystery Show at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill
True Crime Dinner Mystery Show - The Dinner Detective at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill! Happy hour drink specials starting at 6 pm with happy hour hordezvours.Dinner and show start at 7 pm.Purchas tickets at door $65 eachPatrons will fill out an information card at the door along with their dinner /dessert order.Bourbon Glazed…
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Buzz Bomb Brewing Co 7 Years to Cheers!
Buzz Bomb Brewing Co 7 Years to Cheers!
Whoa, 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…
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Resilient Women Who Rock
Resilient Women Who Rock
In 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…
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Devin C Williams at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Devin C Williams at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Devin 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
Spiked! Eat. Drink. Railfan. at the Joliet Railroad Museum
ALL 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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Cozy Dog Blood Drive
This week, March 9th-15th, our own iconic Cozy Dog Drive In is hosting ALL WEEK at our ImpactLife Donor Center at 1999 Wabash Ave in Springfield. Along with our ImpactLife Reward you will also get a coupon for 2 FREE Cozy Dogs!!!! Come on out anytime this week & credit Cozy Dog on the Sign…
Motorheads Annual St. Jude Backyard Chili Cook-Off
Motorheads Annual St. Jude Backyard Chili Cook-Off
Calling all Chili Aficionados - Chili Cook-Off this Sunday! Motorheads is so honored to have the incredible Lick Creek performing this year! $35 per team (to St. Jude) – Trophies 1st-3rd & “People Choice” Chili cooks start at 10am. Doors open at noon. “Lick Creek” 3-6. Last year Motorheads raised $4,000.00 for St. Jude Children’s…
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Preston Jackson Discusses the Late Richard Hunt – One Art Legend Remembers Another
Preston Jackson Discusses the Late Richard Hunt – One Art Legend Remembers Another
SPRINGFIELD – One legend of the art world will remember another on March 13 when sculptor Preston Jackson visits the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to share his memories of the late Richard Hunt, the subject of a special exhibit at the presidential library. Based in central Illinois, Jackson has built a national reputation for…
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Downtown Joliet Shamrock Stroll
Downtown Joliet Shamrock Stroll
Stroll through Downtown Joliet and enjoy Irish food and beverage specials, sales, and entertainment at over 15 participating businesses. Thank you to Old National Bank for sponsoring this event! For details, visit: www.jolietccp.com/shamrock
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Curve Inn St. Pat’s Bash with live music from Dance Monkey
The Curve Inn St. Pat's Bash is a big part of the legendary St. Patrick's Day celebration in Springfield, IL. Free corned beef and cabbage starting at noon. Drink and shot specials, and live music with Dance Monkey 6:30-10:30pm. PLUS Dj Mikee from 10pm-2am.
Joliet Iron Works Tour
Joliet Iron Works Tour
Which city carried the nickname City of Steel and Stone? Joliet's once-thriving industrial plant rivaled Pittsburgh's steel power. Explore the stone foundations that are more than 100 years old. An interpretive naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines who worked at the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. Two sessions will be…
Family Friendly St. Patrick’s Day at JAHM
Family Friendly St. Patrick’s Day at JAHM
Your family is Invited to a Magical St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Joliet Area Historical Museum! Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, music, and creativity! Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Party packed with a DJ, exciting games, arts & crafts, and more! It’s going to be a pot o’ gold of…
40th Annual O’Shea Builders Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade
40th Annual O’Shea Builders Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 40th Annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade will travel through downtown Springfield on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Craic O’noon (12 p.m.) This year’s theme is “Raise a Glass to the Irish Lass”. For the first time in the Parade’s history, the Parade has named a title sponsor. O’Shea Builders has graciously agreed…
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Miller Park: An Evening of History
Miller Park: An Evening of History
Established in 1887, Miller Park speaks to both the triumphs and travails of Bloomington and the wider community. The municipal park and its landscaped grounds offered working class families recreation and contemplation, but its beaches were racially segregated into the 1950s. The Museum's Librarian, Bill Kemp, will lead an illustrated program on Tuesday, March 18…
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Route 66 Centennial Events Calendar Training Session
Route 66 Centennial Events Calendar Training Session
The comprehensive Route 66 Centennial Communications Plan recommended by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission as an Official Route 66 Centennial Project includes a Route 66 Centennial Website. One of the site's key elements is the Route 66 Centennial Events Calendar. The Calendar will serve the public as a centralized, one-stop resource for information about…
Buzz Bomb Handmade Trivia – The Simpsons
Buzz Bomb Handmade Trivia – The Simpsons
The second half of season 36(!!) kicks off at the end of March, so let's have some Simpsons trivia! As always it's free to play + prizes! Local Mistress of Trivia, Donna Smargiassi will be doling out 7 rounds of 5 questions each. After the first three rounds, the team in the lead will receive…
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Women’s History on Route 66 at West End Station
Women’s History on Route 66 at West End Station
Join West End Service Station in Edwardsville March 27 as speaker Cheryl Eichar Jett explores the influence of women on America's most iconic roadway! Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Registration is limited to 30 people and is required- register by emailing Carol at cmatteson@riversandroutes.com. The Legendary Women of Illinois Route…
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DerpFest 2025 @ The Hangar Art Co.
DERPFEST 2025 will take place March 28,29,30, 2025. At @hangarartco. Artists will have 48 hours to complete a painting in the gallery. Derpfest 2025 is a live art and music event where 20 multi-media artists will be invited to complete a work of art on canvas within 48 hours. Artists throughout Central Illinois and the…
The Ex-Bombers Return to Buzz Bomb Brewing Company!
The Ex-Bombers Return to Buzz Bomb Brewing Company!
The Ex-Bombers Return to Buzz Bomb! These nights get rad! Seriously, join us and find out. No cover / 7-10 p.m. The Ex-Bombers are a delightfully sinister psychedelic blues duo…
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Shaping Downtown Springfield – A Community Conversation with DSI
Shaping Downtown Springfield – A Community Conversation with DSI
We need your input! Join Downtown Springfield Inc. for Shaping Downtown Springfield - A Community Conversation with DSI - a conversation about how we promote and market our individual downtown neighborhoods. We're holding these public sessions to gather your authentic and invaluable feedback about downtown. Members of the DSI team will present and engage with…
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International Slow Art Day on Route 66 in Bloomington/Normal
International Slow Art Day on Route 66 in Bloomington/Normal
Slow Art Day is an annual global event, founded in 2010, to help people slow down and discover the joy of art. In Bloomington-Normal there are 20 participating locations again…
Finally Firkin Springfest 2025
Finally Firkin Springfest 2025
Springfield, IL – On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery will present the annual Finally Firkin Springfest, an exciting event dedicated to celebrating the craft and camaraderie of the local brewing community. This…
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