Category Archives: Arts & Culture
LISTEN: Millikin State of the University address
August 24, 2022 - Millikin University welcomed community members to attend Millikin's State of the University address to hear about Millikin University's new strategic plan, capital projects, and goal...
Aug 24, 2022
WATCH: Rikki Parker joins the Children's Museum of Illinois as Executive Director
August 24, 2022 - The NowDecatur team had an opportunity to visit with Rikki Parker, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Illinois! Rikki shares her background, vision fo...
Aug 24, 2022
Trivia Night Fundraiser Event to Buzz Brains August 27
August 24, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will host a Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, August 27, at Richland's Shilling Auditorium. Auditorium doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the trivia will st...
Aug 24, 2022
LISTEN: William McClain of Millikin University on Byers & Co.
August 24, 2022 - William McClain of Millikin University joined Byers & Co. to talk about their Labor Day concert at the Devon that will feature salutes to New York, Chicago, and the armed forces,...
Aug 24, 2022
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District on Byers & Co.
August 24, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about DPS61's new school plan, events at the Devon, evening activities at Scovill Zoo, glow golf, and the new...
Aug 24, 2022
Zoo-riffic Evening: Flight of Fancy Lands at Scovill Zoo
August 23, 2022 - The Scovill Zoo will be hosting a Zoo-riffic Evening in partnership with the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on September 10 at 5:00 p.m. The theme of the event is "Flight of Fancy." Th...
Aug 23, 2022
Diamonds and Desserts Ready to Shine at Country Club September 8
August 18, 2022 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will present the 15th Diamonds & Desserts on Thursday, September 8 at the Country Club of Decatur from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Amongst others, Neuhoff M...
Aug 18, 2022
Decatur Area Arts Council to Begin Art Classes in Fall
August 18, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will begin homeschool art classes for the Fall on September 19. Registration is required. Find a link to the registration by clicking here. Those who re...
Aug 18, 2022
Astronomy Jamboree to Explore Night Sky on August 20
August 18, 2022 - Explore the night sky during the 38th annual Astronomy Jamboree. This free event will be held at Friends Creek Conservation Area on Saturday, August 20 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Enjoy o...
Aug 18, 2022
Run United 5k and Oakwood Block Party Returning This Weekend
August 10, 2022 - Save the date for the Run United 5k and Oakwood Block Party on Saturday, August 20 starting at 5:00 p.m. This fun, point-to-point 5k course starts in Fairview Park and finishes in th...
Aug 17, 2022