Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Millikin University presents Mid-Day Music: With Strings Attached
September 28, 2023- The Decatur Area Arts Council will be hosting its Mid-Day Music concert, presented by Millikin University faculty, as part of its Faculty Recital Series in the Anne Lloyd Gallery o...
Sep 28, 2023

Decatur Area Arts Council Board of Directors welcomes five new members
September 28, 2023- The Decatur Area Arts Council (DAAC) announced the election of several new members to serve on the board of directors. "The Arts Council is excited to welcome a terrific collection...
Sep 28, 2023

Final free "Movie Under the Stars" this Saturday with "The Super Mario Brothers Movie"
September 20, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will host their final Movie Under The Stars, presented by Starry, on Saturday, September 23rd with a special showing of the 2023 feature film "The...
Sep 20, 2023

Gov. Richard Oglesby Mansion to Host History Comes Alive event
September 19, 2023 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will be hosting a "History Comes Alive" Open House on Sunday, September 24th. Associate Professor of History at Eastern Illinois University...
Sep 19, 2023

3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival held in Nelson Park
September 17, 2023 - The 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, presented by el Centro for Hispanic & Immigrant Community Opportunities (CHICO) and Walk It Like We Talk It, was held Nelson P...
Sep 17, 2023

LISTEN: Elizabeth Rivera, Carmen Rivera, & Luis Peralta
September 15, 2023- Fuego co-hosts Elizabeth Rivera, Carmen Rivera, & Luis Peralta preview Chico's upcoming Hispanic Heritage Festival and the Ramon Ayala show at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater....
Sep 15, 2023

Still time to get your "Bikini Tree" shirt to benefit the Decatur Parks Foundation
September 14, 2023 - You are running out of time to get your limited edition "Bikini Tree" shirt and support the Decatur Parks Foundation. The Decatur Park District says the shirts were popular with t...
Sep 14, 2023

Arts In Central Park to be held September 16th and 17th
September 7, 2023 - The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 will once again be bringing the arts to downtown Decatur with Arts in Central Park. The event, held in Central Park in downtown Decatu...
Sep 14, 2023

Decatur Park District receives grant to improve trails at Scovill Park West
September 13, 2023 -The Decatur Park District has been awarded $200,000 through a grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resource's Recreational Trails Program. The Recreational Trails Progr...
Sep 13, 2023

Tickets still available for Zoo-rific Evening this Saturday
September 12, 2023 - Tickets are still available for the Scovill Zoo's adult night only event, Zoo-rific Evening, Saturday September 16th. Enjoy food from Bistro 537, beer, wine, and one-of-a-kind ani...
Sep 12, 2023