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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…
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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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Route 66 #Route66onthe6th – “Myths on 66: Misinformation on the Mother Road”
Route 66 #Route66onthe6th – “Myths on 66: Misinformation on the Mother Road”
Yes, as usual, on the 6th at Sixty-Six minutes after 6! (7:06 PM Central Time USA). https://sixdegreesof66-january2022.eventbrite.com In the January episode of Six Degrees of Route 66 (my new name for #Route66onthe6th) we take a look as some of the misinformation that has spread about the Mother Road. Sometimes it is exaggeration or embellishment of a story that…
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Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Whoops!
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Whoops!
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales is a 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 “Whoops!” Join Miss Corinne on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:00 AM in the presidential library’s classroom or via Zoom as we share stories and activities…
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Whoops!
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Whoops!
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales is a 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 “Whoops!” Join Miss Corinne on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:00 AM in the presidential library’s classroom or via Zoom as we share stories and activities…
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DSI’s First Fridays – Galentine’s Day
DSI’s First Fridays – Galentine’s Day
You spoke and we listened! DSI (Downtown Springfield Incorporated) is kicking off 2022 First Fridays with a fun Galentine's Day theme! Grab all of the platonic soulmates in your life and head downtown for a shopping spree, dinner, drinks, or a special event at one of the many DSi Member-owned businesses. We're happy to spread the…
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Valentine’s Day Indoor Market
Valentine’s Day Indoor Market
Downtown Atlanta is the place this Sunday, February 6th, for a one day Valentine's Day Market to shop for that special someone! Head to Atlanta, Illinois for a fun day of shopping in the warm indoors. The market will be upstairs in Union Hall, 114 SW Arch Street, from 11AM-4PM. There is an elevator to…
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