Category Archives: Arts & Culture
LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard talks tourism grants on Byers & Co
April 26, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about how grants are helping create new projects and expansions, upcoming events, Devon ticket sales, and venue...
Apr 26, 2023
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Selected to Receive $500,000 Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant
April 25, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Ec...
Apr 25, 2023
Decatur Craft Beer Festival to return to downtown Decatur
April 12, 2023 - The Decatur Area Arts Council (DAAC) is bringing the Decatur Craft Beer Festival to Central Park in Downtown Decatur. Decatur Craft Beer Festival (DCBFest) will be taking over Central...
Apr 24, 2023
LISTEN: Actress Heather Massie joins Byers & Co to preview "The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr" at Millikin
April 19, 2023 - New York-based actress Heather Massie joined Byers & Co to talk about her upcoming show, "HEDY! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr" at Millikin on Friday. Written, developed, ...
Apr 19, 2023
LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard talks upcoming Devon projects on Byers & Co
April 12, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming projects at the Devon and Fairview Park, and Green Thumb Give Back Day. Listen to the podcast no...
Apr 12, 2023
Arts Council annual fundraiser underway
April 11, 2023 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has given an update on its annual fundraising campaign. The annual "Color Our Community" fundraising campaign is off to a great start, raising $10,000 by...
Apr 11, 2023
Midwest Music Expo returns this weekend
March 15, 2023 - The midwest music community is in for a treat as the Midwest Music Expo (MmX) gears up for its annual event. The Expo, now in its fifth year, features 20 speakers, 10 artists, and 30 ...
Apr 10, 2023
"The Beach Boys" coming to the Devon
April 10, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and Grandstand Concerts have announced "An Evening with The Beach Boys" is coming to the Devon on August 17th. "There are not many bands that represen...
Apr 10, 2023
LISTEN: Martin Atkins on Byers & Co
April 4, 2023- Martin Atkins joined host Nick Smith on Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming Midwest Music Expo, his approach as an educator, allowing his students freedom to be creative, and the ...
Apr 04, 2023
LISTEN: Elizabeth Rivera on Fuego
March 31, 2023- Elizabeth Rivera, Founder/ President of Chico, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Karl Coleman to talk about an upcoming Chico fundraiser, partnering with local community organizat...
Mar 31, 2023