Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Richland Foundation Delivers Books to Local Students Ahead of Theatre Production
March 5, 2026- The Richland Community College Foundation distributed more than 500 copies of the children's book James and the Giant Peach to local elementary school students this week as part of acti...
Lindsay Romano Mar 05, 2026

Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
March 5, 2026 - Country artists Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins are scheduled to perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Aug. 7. The concert is presented in partnership with the Macon County Farm...
Lindsay Romano Mar 05, 2026

Plain White T's to perform at Devon July 23rd
March 3, 2026 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Plain White T's will perform at the venue on July 23, 2026. The concert is included in the 2026 Devon season ticket package. Public t...
Lindsay Romano Mar 03, 2026

Eisenhower High School to Host Black History Month Art Exhibition
February 24, 2026 - Eisenhower High School will host a Black History Month Art Exhibition on Thursday, February 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 1200 South 16th Street. The event will...
Lindsay Romano Feb 24, 2026

Foreigner to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in August
February 24, 2026 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Foreigner will perform Tuesday, August 4, with special guest Goodbye June. The concert is not included in the 2026 Devon season ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 24, 2026

A Night of Talent & Treats: Heart & Soul Has Talent planned at Scovill Banquet Facility
February 22, 2026 - A community talent showcase event titled A Night of Talent & Treats: Heart & Soul Has Talent is scheduled for Friday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Scovill Banquet Facil...
Lindsay Romano Feb 22, 2026

Shinedown to Perform at 2026 Illinois State Fair
February 18, 2026 -Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand. Fair officials announced the concert as part...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

Eisenhower High School Student Wins Regional Poetry Out Loud Title
February 16, 2026 - Jillian Garcia of Eisenhower High School took first place at the Central Illinois Regional Poetry Out Loud Contest on February 12, 2026, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Garcia...
Lindsay Romano Feb 16, 2026

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Announces Artist Change for June 4 Concert
February 12, 2026 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced a change to its June 4 concert lineup. Originally scheduled to feature Lil' Kim, the show will now be headlined by rapper Rick Ross. ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 12, 2026

Millikin University to Host Tony Award-Winning Musical Revue 'Ain't Misbehavin'' Feb. 14
February 12, 2026 -Millikin University will present the Tony Award-winning musical revue "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The performance ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 12, 2026