Category Archives: Arts & Culture
LISTEN: What's It Like Working on "The Mandalorian"? MacArthur Graduate Wes Franklin
December 11, 2020 - MacArthur graduate Wes Franklin joined Byers & Co to talk about his career path to becoming a visual artist at Industrial Lights & Magic working on major productions includ...
Dec 11, 2020
PHOTOS: Trees on the Tees Begins Tonight
December 10, 2020 - Tonight will be the first round of Trees on the Tees at Hickory Point Golf Course. Trees on the Tees is a chance to take a ride (or walk) through a total of 34 Christmas trees deco...
Dec 10, 2020
Millikin's Annual Arts Technology Expo Goes Virtual
By Dane Lisser November 20, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many events on a global scale that were, at one point, planned for in-person interaction. But thanks to technology, these events ca...
Nov 20, 2020
WATCH: Masterclass with Jodi Benson
November 20, 2020 -Jodi Marzorati Benson has established a legendary career, receiving worldwide recognition as the beloved, original voice of Ariel in the Academy Award winning Disney film "The Littl...
Nov 20, 2020
Anne Lloyd Gallery Holiday Gift Shoppe Now Open Through Christmas Eve
November 13, 2020 – From today through December 24, the Anne Lloyd Gallery has been transformed into a holiday gift shop filled with handmade original art and fine crafts by over 50 area artists...
Nov 13, 2020
Park District Hosting Trees on the Tees at Hickory Point Golf Course
November 10, 2020 - Decatur Park District and Hickory Point Golf Course are hosting Trees on the Tees, an outdoor, socially-distant way to enjoy a festival of decorated trees. Trees on the Tees will b...
Nov 10, 2020
Christmas Walk Cancelled Due To COVID-19
November 3, 2020 - The 2020 Downtown Decatur Christmas Committee has announced that the Downtown Christmas Walk will be canceled this year due to COVID. Sponsors of the Downtown Decatur Christmas para...
Nov 03, 2020
Vespers To Present Virtual Performance December 5-6
By Dane Lisser October 26, 2020 - For more than 60 years, Millikin University's Vespers has signaled the start of the holiday season in central Illinois. With just over 6,500 attendees each year, Vesp...
Oct 26, 2020
Decatur Area Arts Council Hosting Third Annual Christmas Card Lane
September 29, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced its 3rd annual community art project Christmas Card Lane for this holiday season. The event will be an outdoor exhibit and competition ...
Sep 29, 2020
WATCH: The Wall Dogs of Arcola
August 24, 2020 - The NowDecatur team visited Arcola to check out the murals of the world-famous Wall Dogs. Check out the video now! Driven by the Bob Brady Auto Group and presented by Neuhoff Media D...
Aug 24, 2020