Category Archives: Arts & Culture

Millikin Announces Hispanic Heritage Month Events
September 12, 2022 - Millikin University invites its campus and surrounding community to its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated nationally from September 15 to October 15, Hispa...
Sep 12, 2022

Millikin Community Arts Academy Rock U to Begin September 16
September 9, 2022 - Millikin Community Arts Academy (MCAA) and Kirkland Fine Arts Center announced the kick-off concert for Rock University (Rock U), to be held Friday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. and ...
Sep 09, 2022

Sunday Funday of Freedom Planned in Central Park September 11
September 8, 2022 - The Decatur Area will host the Sunday Fun Day of Freedom event on September 11, from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Central Park. Proceeds will go to Veterans & Friends, Doug Hagen Schol...
Sep 08, 2022

AACGS Holding Fundraiser to Increase Accessibility of Museum
September 8, 2022 - The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society is hosting a fundraiser in order to make the museum handicap accessible. The "Still, I Rise" capital campaign fundraiser is...
Sep 08, 2022

Performing Arts Series for Students Returning with Shows in 2023
September 7, 2022 - The Performing Arts Series for Students (PASS) is back to provide shows at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin University's campus. The shows offered this season begin in 202...
Sep 07, 2022

Decatur Area Arts Council Grant Deadline Approaching in October
September 6, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts grants program offers financial support to help one with an event or creative learning experience. The next grant deadline is Monday,...
Sep 06, 2022

LISTEN: Rikki Parker of the Children's Museum of Illinois on Byers & Co.
September 6, 2022 - Rikki Parker of the Children's Museum of Illinois joined Byers & Co. to talk about growing up and returning to Central Illinois, the Duck Derby, refreshed exhibits in the museu...
Sep 06, 2022

Devon Weekend to Include Rap, Animals, and More
September 5, 2022 - A special weekend at the Devon is planned with music and more. Click on each event for tickets and more details. September 9, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - Dru Hill with special guest Kapital ...
Sep 05, 2022

Taste of History Tickets Now on Sale at Discounted Rate Until September 24
September 2, 2022 - The Taste of History event returns to Decatur on Saturday, October 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. During this event, you'll explore five of Decatur's historic sites while enjoying d...
Sep 02, 2022

Children's Museum Duck Derby to Quack Up Cash Prizes
August 31, 2022 - The annual Duck Derby is coming to the Children's Museum of Illinois on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The long-running family event is presented by Jerger Pedia...
Aug 31, 2022