Category Archives: Arts & Culture

DAAC looking to community for items to exhibit during Mardi Gras event in February
January 7, 2026 -The Decatur Area Arts Council will present a Mardi Gras-themed exhibit at the Madden Arts Center in February 2026. The exhibit will highlight the history and cultural traditions assoc...
Lindsay Romano Jan 07, 2026 Caitlin Regan / CC

Children's Museum to host Happy Noon Year
December 23, 2025 - The Childrens Museum of Illinois will once again host "Happy Noon Year" at the museum for children and families on Decemeber 31st. The event runs 10am - 2pm with the annual balloon...
Lindsay Romano Dec 23, 2025

The Cinnamon Bear available on NowDecatur.com
December 1, 2025 - The Holiday radio classic "The Cinnamon Bear" is available on NowDecatur.com with a special chance to listen on Christmas Day. The Cinnamon Bear debuted the day after Thanksgiving i...
Lindsay Romano Dec 21, 2025

EHS Marching Panthers raising funds for rare opportunity to perform at Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 21, 2025 - The Eisenhower High School Marching Panthers are calling on the community for support as they prepare for a rare and prestigious opportunity in 2026. The band has been invited to j...
Lindsay Romano Dec 21, 2025

Grammy Award Winner Daya to play Devon in July
December 16, 2025 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Grammy Award Winning Artist, Daya, will be coming to the Devon on July 2, 2026. This show IS included in the 2026 Devon season ti...
Lindsay Romano Dec 16, 2025

Country Star Lee Brice coming to the Devon
December 15, 2025 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Country Music Singer and Songwriter, Lee Brice, will be coming to the Devon on July 30, 2026. This show IS included in the 2026 ...
Lindsay Romano Dec 15, 2025

Theatre 7 and Decatur Area Arts Council reschedule "It's A Wonderful Life" radio show
December 4, 2025 - Theatre 7, in cooperation with the Decatur Area Arts Council will present a radio play based on "It's A Wonderful Life" on December 20th. The show was rescheduled from December 13th...
Lindsay Romano Dec 14, 2025

The Frontmen to play Devon June 20th
December 9, 2025 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that The Frontmen will be coming to the Devon on June 20, 2026. This show IS included in the 2026 Devon season ticket package. Public ...
Lindsay Romano Dec 09, 2025

Director Jake Rademacher to host free "Brothers After War" movie screening & seminar for millitary familes and service members
December 8, 2025 - Local active and retired military and their families have a unique opportunity to meet award-winning filmmaker Jake Rademacher and experience his powerful new documentary Brothers A...
Lindsay Romano Dec 08, 2025

Air Supply to play the Devon July 25th
December 8, 2025 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Air Supply will be coming to the Devon on July 25, 2026. This is a part of Air Supply's 50th Anniversary Tour. This show IS includ...
Lindsay Romano Dec 08, 2025