Category Archives: Arts & Culture

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris previews Thee Morris Code on Byers & Co
June 27, 2022 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to preview Wednesday's "Thee Morris Code" and upcoming events with the Decatur Civic Leadership Institute. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 27, 2022

LISTEN: Eisenhower's Isaiah Bradford and Delia Jackson on Byers & Co
June 24, 2022- Eisenhower junior, Isaiah Bradford, and Delia Jackson, Agriculture teacher at Eisenhower joined Byers & Co to talk about Bradford's photography in the Andreas Ag Academy, his passio...
Jun 24, 2022

Ballroom Dancing Classes Available at Arts Center
June 22, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will hold a Social Ballroom Dance and other Ballroom Classes at the Madden Arts Center this summer. The Social Ballroom Dance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and ...
Jun 22, 2022

LISTEN: Rachel Peabody- Illinois Soybean Association
June 22, 2022- Rachel Peabody, director of communications with the Illinois Soybean Association, joined Byers & Co to talk about the ISA's Summer of Soy Series which includes a free family movie n...
Jun 22, 2022

LISTEN: Aly Delatte & Katie Myers- Decatur Park District
June 22, 2022- Aly Delatte & Katie Myers joined Byers & Co to discuss sponsorship opportunities with the Scovill Sculpture Park. Find out how you can get involved. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 22, 2022

Independence Day 1860 Celebration Kicking off Saturday, June 25
June 20, 2022 - Enjoy a 4th of July festival as it would have been celebrated in the 1860s. Visit Rock Springs Conservation Area for Independence Day 1860 on Saturday, June 25 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Al...
Jun 20, 2022

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater hosts 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration
June 19, 2022- While families spent this Sunday honoring father figures, they also celebrated the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, by attending the Devon Lakeshore Amphithe...
Jun 19, 2022

The African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society hosts 28th annual Juneteenth National Freedom Day
June 18, 2022- Community members and their families came out to Central Park to celebrate the African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society's 28th annual Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Juneteen...
Jun 18, 2022

Party on the Patio coming June 30
June 16, 2022 - The Decatur Civic Center will host a "Party on the Patio" with music duo "Mid-October" on Thursday, June 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The concert is free and will have food available...
Jun 16, 2022

Central Park Music and Art Series coming to Decatur
June 15, 2022 - A new music & arts series of events, titled Central Park Music & Art Series, is planned for downtown Decatur. The Central Park Music and Art Series will be three all-day events...
Jun 15, 2022