Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Decatur Craft Beer Festival Returns with Events This Spring
April 2, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced the return of the Decatur Craft Beer Festival, featuring events this spring that highlight craft brewing, food and community activities. VIP...
Lindsay Romano Apr 02, 2026

Children's Museum of Illinois invites families to participate in community art project "Power of Play"
April 1, 2026 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is inviting families to take part in a community art project that explores the "power of play." Participants will contribute to a guided art activity ...
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

Decatur Comic-Con 3 Scheduled for April 11-12
April 1, 2026- Decatur Comic-Con 3 will take place April 11 and 12 at the Decatur Civic Center. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and will feature more than 100 vendor booths offering co...
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

Russell Dickerson to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert
March 30, 2026 - Russell Dickerson is scheduled to perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The concert will serve as the annual 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert in partne...
Lindsay Romano Mar 30, 2026

The Chicks to Perform at Illinois State Fair Grandstand
March 29, 2026- The Chicks will perform at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand during the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Fair officials announced the trio as part of this year's grandst...
Lindsay Romano Mar 29, 2026

Local Student Choirs Invited to Audition to Perform with Foreigner in Decatur
March 24, 2026 - Local high school and junior high choirs are being invited to audition for a chance to perform with Foreigner during an upcoming concert at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. The selec...
Lindsay Romano Mar 24, 2026

Decatur Christian Student Honored in Statewide "America 250" Art Contest
March 23, 2026- A Decatur student is among the winners of a statewide art contest exploring America's upcoming 250th anniversary. Tyler Skelley, an 11th grader at Decatur Christian School, earned top ...
Lindsay Romano Mar 23, 2026

Film Music Concerts Coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center March 27th
March 22, 2026- Millikin University will present a day of film music concerts March 27 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center as part of its Artist Series. Two performances are scheduled, including "The Mus...
Lindsay Romano Mar 22, 2026

Skywalker International Complex to host Decatur Goes Country Event March 28
March 22, 2026 -A new country music event bringing a Nashville-style concert experience to Central Illinois is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Skywalker International Complex in Decatur...
Lindsay Romano Mar 22, 2026

"Matilda the Musical Jr." Coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center
March 16, 2026 - A youth production of Matilda the Musical Jr. will take the stage March 20-22 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center as part of the venue's 2025-26 Artist Series. The show, based on the nov...
Lindsay Romano Mar 16, 2026