Events
Celebrate Black History Month with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldWeek of Events
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…
Monday, February 10, 2025
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025 -John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band concert - Friday, Feb. 14th, 7pm - Indoor Auditorium at Joliet Area Historical Museum. From the John Primer website: "As the bandleader and lead guitarist for Jr. Wells & Sammy Lawhorn, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, John Primer's virtuosity as a blues musician…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025 -Lunch & Learn: Doing Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
Lunch & Learn: Doing Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
Bring your lunch and join us Join us for an engaging talk on doing oral histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, February 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. with Andrew Thomas, chairperson of the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project. Doing an oral history is not a “one-size-fits-all” project.…
Friday, February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025 -Brushville at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill
Brushville at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill
We are super excited to be rocking Motorheads on Feb 14th for Valentine's Day with the band, Brushville! Make sure to get their early for a good seat, showtime 8pm. THIS ISN’T JUST A BAND…IT’S AN EXPERIENCE. Brushville blends four extremely talented musicians, with incredible harmonies, an explosive stage show and a fresh, dynamic sound…
Saturday, February 15, 2025
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
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