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State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A special exhibit telling the story of Illinois music opened Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, with stunning artifacts from legends like Miles Davis, Howlin’ Wolf, Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. “State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois” explores the state’s impact on musical genres…
27th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Bloomington, IL- The McLean County Museum is proud to announce tickets go on sale for this year’s Evergreen Cemetery Walk on Tuesday, August 31. Twenty-seven years ago, the Museum, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and Illinois Voices Theatre—Echoes came together to solve a growing problem in our community—cemetery vandalism. Leaders at these entities realized that there was…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to display original Gettysburg Address
SPRINGFIELD – An original, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address is going on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which has also launched a new web tool that makes it easy for anyone to study Lincoln’s famous speech in detail. The presidential library’s copy of the Gettysburg Address will be exhibited in…
Pontiac Historic Homes Tours
Have you been to our Historic Homes here in Pontiac? Each one is a wonderful step back in the past, and a great lesson in the history of Pontiac. We are excited to announce that all three Historic Homes will be open in November and December! In November, instead of the third Saturday, the historic…
Downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
DSI's Holiday Walks start up on Saturday Nov. 27th (small business Saturday), and go through Wednesday Dec. 22nd. Times are Wednesdays: 4-7pm, Saturdays 10am- 7pm. Memorial's Holiday Fest will be joining us this year. Each year, DSI and all of our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time…
Winter Nights at the Museum
Experience the Season in Historic Downtown Springfield ● Extended hours and free admission to enjoy exhibits and performances in a night setting. ● See performances of "Ghosts of the Library" at 5:15pm and 6:15pm and "Lincoln's Eyes" at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. ● Free Parking in Museum Parking Garage (corner of 6th and Madison St.) ●…
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SCHEELS Holiday Shopping Spree!
Visit SCHEELS In Springfield, Illinois and Register to win a SCHEELS Holiday Shopping Spree! 🎁 We've partnered with Under Armour to treat 7 lucky winners to a SCHEELS shopping spree! Enter now through December 19th. Each Monday during our giveaway, we'll announce a $1,000 gift card winner. At the end of our giveaway on December…
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Carlinville Christmas Market 2021
Shopping on the historic Carlinville square, a large heated building with Vendors, Arts, Crafts, Free sleigh rides, Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Street Performers, Carolers, Demonstrations, Free parking, Free Shuttle Bus. Two days of Family Holiday Fun! Carlinville Christmas Market 2021 is open Friday December 3rd 3-9 and Saturday December 4th 9-7. Cost is…
Wild Lights at the Zoo – Sponsored by T-Mobile
How does the Miller Park Zoo look at night lit up with candles are the Zoo? Come to this 8th annual event and witness over hundreds of luminaries around the entire Zoo. COST: $3 per person (ages 3 and up) for members, $8 per person (ages 3 and up) for non-members, under 3 free. Face…
Downtown Bloomington Holiday Farmers’ Market
Downtown Bloomington Holiday Farmers’ Market
The Holiday Farmers’ Market will take place the Saturday before Christmas, and is your opportunity to. get all of your last-minute holiday gifts and food items. Please remember that clear bags and masks will be required to enter the Grossinger Motors Arena. Date/Time Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: 0 Location Grossinger…
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Christmas under the Dome
Christmas under the Dome
Christmas Under the Dome & the Bloomington-Normal Jaycee’s Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. Join the Museum and our friends as we welcome in the holiday season as the Grand Marshall of the Bloomington-Normal Jaycee’s Christmas Parade! The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at Kingsley Junior High School in Normal…
Christmas Candlelight Service in Elkhart Illinois
Christmas Candlelight Service in Elkhart Illinois
As the last bits of summer fade, and the sweatshirts and long pants reappear in the seasonal clothing cycle, the realization that the holidays are coming hit some of us like a crashing cymbal. Yikes- - so soon- - too soon- - whoosh and its over- - - What just happened? You are just in…
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#Route66onthe6th – “It’s Greek to Me! Greek-owned Restaurants on the Road!”
#Route66onthe6th – “It’s Greek to Me! Greek-owned Restaurants on the Road!”
Free tickets now available for the December 6th Six Degrees of Route 66 #Route66onthe6th - "It's Greek to Me! Greek-owned Restaurants on the Road!" Yes, as usual, on the 6th at Sixty-Six minutes after 6! (7:06 PM Central Time USA). sixdegreesof66-december2021.eventbrite.com Many of our favorite eateries along the highways of the U.S. were founded or are currently…
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Masters of Soul at the BCPA!
Masters of Soul at the BCPA!
Masters of Soul is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and soul music. This 90-minute show features stylishly costumed, fully choreographed performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band. For many, Masters of Soul is the ultimate stroll down memory lane. For younger generations, the show…
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Edwardsville Arts Center Annual Holiday Show
The Edwardsville Arts Center will host their annual Holiday Show. Enjoy first pick on handmade artwork by over 20 local artists. Browse items such as, pottery, jewelry, scarves, wall art, and much more. This exhibit will run December 10th through December 23rd.
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2 Weeks ‘Til Christmas Sale
Shop local 15% off items over $10 mall wide this weekend at Tammi's Treasures Antiques & More 2 Weeks 'Til Christmas Sale, when paying with cash or check! Larger Christmas items have bigger discounts. Some exclusions may apply. Open daily 10am - 5:30pm.
Christmas at the Mansions Tour
Christmas at the Mansions Tour
This much-loved annual holiday event offers community members an opportunity to tour two of Bloomington-Normal’s favorite historic homes the David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor. Exuding elegance of the Victorian and Gilded ages, these grand old homes boast exquisite architecture and beautifully restored furnishings. You will find fabulous holiday décor, dining tables set with antique…
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Holiday Hop & Shop in Downtown Bloomington
Holiday Hop & Shop in Downtown Bloomington
Join us for the Holiday Hop & Shop! Let LaLa Boutique, Refine 309, Specs Around Town, and gigi Bottega help you get that last-minute shopping done! Discounts, giveaways, carolers, more! Refreshments by Reality Bites, Sugar Mama Bakery, The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room, and Ivy Lane Bakery. Come celebrate the holiday in historic Downtown Bloomington!…
Free Christmas Concert At The BCPA
Free Christmas Concert At The BCPA
Christmas Concert At The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) - ‘Tis the season to enjoy the Community Concert Band performing your favorite Christmas songs. Punch and cookies will be served in the ballroom following the concert. Free • Thurs., Dec. 16th at 7:00 PM • Perfect for the whole family Community Concert Band…
Classical Blast presents “Dark Side of the Yule” Christmas meets Classic Rock
Classical Blast presents “Dark Side of the Yule” Christmas meets Classic Rock
Classical Blast presents their "Dark Side of the Yule" Christmas meets Classic Rock concert on Thursday, Dec. 16th at 7pm in the Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Auditorium Theater
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David Davis Mansion – A Victorian Christmas with Santa!
Join the David Davis Mansion between 5pm and 7pm on either Friday, December 17th or Saturday, December 18th for a fun family event - A Victorian Christmas with Santa! Visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the mansion at night and view each room, decked out with beautiful holiday decorations, while costumed guides walk…
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Opera Edwardsville Holiday Performance
Opera Edwardsville Holiday Performance
They're here! Tickets for the highly anticipated Opera Edwardsville Holiday performance are on sale now. The concert will be part of the SIUE's Arts & Issues series and is set for Saturday, Dec. 18. Buy your tickets now. They will set out fast! Opera Edwardsville's signature holiday concert! Guest artists will perform operatic highlights and…
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Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Baking
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Baking
In Person, 10:00 AM: Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales is an in-person story time that incorporates hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and exciting books for children five and younger and their caregivers. This month’s theme is “Baking!” Join Miss Corinne on Tuesday, December 21st at 10:00 AM in the presidential library’s classroom as we share stories…
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2022 First Night® Springfield
2022 First Night Springfield! “We are proud and excited to offer this event to our capital city again,” said Sheila Walk, Arts Council executive director. December 31st marks the 35th year the Springfield Area Arts Council has hosted this local celebration of the arts, a family-friendly event enjoyed by tens of thousands since 1987. Hoogland Center for…
Noon Years Eve at the Children’s Discovery Museum
Noon Years Eve at the Children’s Discovery Museum
Ring in the New Year early at the Children's Discovery Museum! Party goers will enjoy exploring exhibits and themed activities along with our confetti celebration countdown. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (confetti at Noon) Cost: $7 Members / Museums for All $12 Non-Members Registration required at ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.…
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