Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Brantley Gilbert to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater July 3, 2026
February 10, 2026 - Brantley Gilbert will perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on July 3, 2026, with Pecos & The Rooftops scheduled as the special guest. The concert is presented by the Dev...
Lindsay Romano Feb 10, 2026

Millikin University School of Music to Host Valentine's Gala at The Hostetler
February 8, 2026 - Millikin University's School of Music will host a Valentine's Gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Hostetler, featuring an evening of live jazz and dinner. The event will sho...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

Theatre 7 to Present Dinner-Theatre Production "Serving Up Love"
February 9, 2026 - Theatre 7 will present Serving Up Love: A Buffet of Songs, an original musical theatre cabaret, February 13 through February 15, 2026, at The Hall at 520, located at 520 East North ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

Craig Campbell Coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Aug. 1
February 3, 2026 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announced that country music artist Craig Campbell will perform in Decatur on Aug. 1, 2026. The concert is included in the 2026 Devon season ticket ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2026

LISTEN: Mardi Gras events with Jami Fawley and Rikki Parker
February 3, 2026 - Jami Fawley of the Decatur Area Arts Council and Rikki Parker of the Children's Museum of Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about Mardi Gras events at both of their venues. Lis...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2026

Decatur Catholic Charities to Host Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser
January 28, 2026 - Decatur Catholic Charities will host its annual Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, at the Hall at 520. The event will run from 6 to 11 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m....
Lindsay Romano Jan 28, 2026

Decatur Area Arts Council to Open Mardi Gras Exhibit with First Friday Reception
January 27, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will kick off a new Mardi Gras-themed exhibit with a First Friday Opening Reception on Friday, February 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Anne Lloyd Gallery a...
Lindsay Romano Jan 27, 2026

Eisenhower High School to compete in Poetry Out Loud
January 26, 2026 - The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. in the Club Room at the Hoogland Center for the...
Lindsay Romano Jan 26, 2026

Student Poetry Competition and Book Release Event to Be Held at Decatur Public Library
January 20, 2026 - The second annual Student Poetry Competition and Inkwell: Volume Two book release event will take place Saturday, January 24, at 1 p.m. at the Decatur Public Library. The free event...
Lindsay Romano Jan 20, 2026

Jordan Davis Coming to Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater July 9th
January 19, 2026 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that multi-platinum country artist Jordan Davis will perform in Decatur on July 9, 2026. The concert is not included in the 2026 Devon...
Lindsay Romano Jan 19, 2026