March 25, 2024-The Decatur Arts Area Council is hosting the Decatur Craft Beer Festival to fundraise for the Arts Council in Central Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Main Festival Event tickets are priced at $40, offering access to an afternoon of beer tasting and entertainment. Additionally,...

April 24, 2024 - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has launched the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students from the Illinois 13th Congressional District to submit their artwork for a chance to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. Submissions are open until Monday, April 29th. The winning ...

April 22, 2024 - Individuals with dementia and their caregivers will be able to enjoy an afternoon at the movies this Thursday the 24th with the first-ever Dementia Friendly Movie Matinee at the Lincoln Square Theatre. The event was made possible by Dementia Friendly Decatur. The matinee will feature the classic GREASE...

April 22, 2024 - The Decatur Park District will be hosting a "Backstage Bash" at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater to support ARTs program on May 4th. The event will include a performance from Silver Lake Band, open bar, dinner, and live & silent auction. "We're thrilled to host the Backstage Bash and...

April 10, 2024 - Ancient Athletics' will host the Third Annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games on April 27th. The D-Town Throwdown Highland Games will be held April 27that the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center and will feature competitions based in traditions dating back to the eleventh century and perhaps even earli...

April 19, 2024- Derek Clem, professor at Richland Community College & Tilt, tattoo artist, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga on Fuego to talk about showcasing tattoo art at Richland. Listen to the podcast now!

April 8, 2024 - The inaugural performance of "That's What She Said", a one-night live performance showcasing personal stories from women who have shaped the Macon County community, was a great success, selling over 600 tickets. The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation brought the national program to Macon C...

April 7, 2024 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Walker Hayes coming to the Devon on July 14. This show IS NOT included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. This is an add-on show to the 2024 season ticket package. 2024 Season Ticket Holders will get an email with details about a special pre-sale ...

April 4, 2024 -In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Decatur Area Poets will host a poetry night Saturday, April 20th from 1pm to 2:30pm in the Madden Auditorium in the Decatur Public Library. The event will feature readings from local poets, including Dr.Carmella Braniger, Sandra Brown, Ronald Lybarger, Jim Wil...

April 3, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and Mammoth, Inc. has announced Blues Travelers with Big Head Todd and The Monsters will perform at the Devon on August 9, 2024. This show IS NOT included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. This is an add on show to the 2024 season ticket package. 2024 Season Ticke...