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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…
An Evening With Drunken Goblins at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
An Evening With Drunken Goblins at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Come hang out with the Drunken Goblins for some tunes, and some great beer! 7:30-10pm Friday the 4th at Buzzbomb Brewing in Springfield! Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday Happy Hour, Friday Happier Happy Hour, Handmade Trivia, Music Bingo, Buzz Bomb Board Games, Brew Ha Ha Comedy Open Mic…
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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 this year, making it the largest citywide Slow Art Day celebration in the world! The fourth annual Slow Art Day on Route 66 on Saturday, April…
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 festival is designed to bring together craft beer novices, enthusiasts, brewers, and connoisseurs for an afternoon of unique cask ales, live entertainment, and community connection.…
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2025 American Historic Trades Summit
The second bi-annual national trades summit comes to Chicago this spring, April 7 - 9, 2025! Landmarks Illinois is proud to serve as the local partner or the upcoming conference Hosted by The Campaign for Historic Trades. The national convening will have informational sessions and networking opportunities that explore the past, present and future of…
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“Misery” at Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center
Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with their next play, "Misery". Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King's novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play explores themes of obsession, isolation,…
Route 66 Centennial Summit at Joliet Area Historical Museum
Route 66 Centennial Summit at Joliet Area Historical Museum
Join Joliet Area Historical Museum for a dynamic gathering celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66! The summit will feature insightful discussions, including a mayor's panel on centennial celebrations, updates on Route 66 grant projects, and state and national initiatives. Attendees can also enjoy a special presentation by travel expert Darley…
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Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Twistee Treat Diner
Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Twistee Treat Diner
21+ only! Come out and enjoy an evening of hunting for eggs, listening to great music, & more. This party is for adults only, so get a babysitter, put on your running shoes and bring your flashlights. Hurry and buy your tickets before we sell out! $15 PP plus tax/fess. SPONSORS WANTED! Local businesses are…
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10-year Anniversary of Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
10-year Anniversary of Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
Ten years ago, we cut the ribbon on the Museum's Cruisin' with Lincoln at the 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop. Since then, we've welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Join us to celebrate a decade of service with light refreshments, giveaway items, and a Chamber of Commerce Milestone Ribbon Cutting…
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“How Raccoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales” – Janet Roney
“How Raccoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales” – Janet Roney
The Elkhart Historical Society is excited to introduce Janet Roney as the featured speaker for our Friday, April 25th dinner lecture. Her presentation, "How Racoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales", is guaranteed to either enlighten you, or refresh your memory of the formation of our great country. Hint, you may want to review the…
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2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
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Cross Pollinated Lovers Sculpture on the Square Dedication Ceremony at McLean County Museum
Cross Pollinated Lovers Sculpture on the Square Dedication Ceremony at McLean County Museum
Join us to celebrate the installation of Herb Eaton's Cross Pollinated Lovers sculpture on the Museum Square during the First Friday festivities in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. This 10 ft. fiber glass corn sculpture, initially created for Bloomington's Sesquicentennial celebration in 2000, recently underwent restoration thanks to a Creative Catalyst…
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2025 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
This two-day festival, May 3rd & 4th, 2025, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fifteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each…
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