March 25, 2024-The Decatur Arts Area Council is hosting the Decatur Craft Beer Festival to fundraise for the Arts Council in Central Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Main Festival Event tickets are priced at $40, offering access to an afternoon of beer tasting and entertainment. Additionally,...

April 24, 2024 - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has launched the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students from the Illinois 13th Congressional District to submit their artwork for a chance to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. Submissions are open until Monday, April 29th. The winning ...

April 22, 2024 - Individuals with dementia and their caregivers will be able to enjoy an afternoon at the movies this Thursday the 24th with the first-ever Dementia Friendly Movie Matinee at the Lincoln Square Theatre. The event was made possible by Dementia Friendly Decatur. The matinee will feature the classic GREASE...

April 22, 2024 - The Decatur Park District will be hosting a "Backstage Bash" at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater to support ARTs program on May 4th. The event will include a performance from Silver Lake Band, open bar, dinner, and live & silent auction. "We're thrilled to host the Backstage Bash and...

April 10, 2024 - Ancient Athletics' will host the Third Annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games on April 27th. The D-Town Throwdown Highland Games will be held April 27that the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center and will feature competitions based in traditions dating back to the eleventh century and perhaps even earli...

April 19, 2024- Derek Clem, professor at Richland Community College & Tilt, tattoo artist, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga on Fuego to talk about showcasing tattoo art at Richland. Listen to the podcast now!

April 8, 2024 - The inaugural performance of "That's What She Said", a one-night live performance showcasing personal stories from women who have shaped the Macon County community, was a great success, selling over 600 tickets. The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation brought the national program to Macon C...

April 7, 2024 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Walker Hayes coming to the Devon on July 14. This show IS NOT included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. This is an add-on show to the 2024 season ticket package. 2024 Season Ticket Holders will get an email with details about a special pre-sale ...

April 4, 2024 -In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Decatur Area Poets will host a poetry night Saturday, April 20th from 1pm to 2:30pm in the Madden Auditorium in the Decatur Public Library. The event will feature readings from local poets, including Dr.Carmella Braniger, Sandra Brown, Ronald Lybarger, Jim Wil...

April 3, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and Mammoth, Inc. has announced Blues Travelers with Big Head Todd and The Monsters will perform at the Devon on August 9, 2024. This show IS NOT included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. This is an add on show to the 2024 season ticket package. 2024 Season Ticke...

April 3, 2024 - Students Isabella Hernandez and Kadric Bretz from Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the production of Circus Olympus and their experiences in performing. Listen to the podcast now!

April 2, 2024 - The Illinois State Fair has announced that two-time GRAMMY award-winning The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 16. Since forming in Chicago during 1988, the group have sold over 30 million albums worldwide and garnered two GRAMMY® Awards, two MTV V...

April 1, 2024 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will be celebrating 3 decades of hip hop at the Devon on September 19. The show will feature Baby Bash, Petey Pablo, Sugarhill Gang, Tone Loc, and Twista. This show IS NOT included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. This is an add-on show to the 2024 season ticket p...

The Barn Colony Artists have announced their 84th Annual Spring Show beginning May 1st at the Anne Lloyd Gallery located within the Madden Arts Center. The exhibition will run until May 24th The highlight of the event will be the Live After Five Reception, scheduled for May 3rd from 5 to 7 pm. This reception, open to...

March 21, 2024 -Three-time GRAMMY winner and the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, Miranda Lambert will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Sat., Aug. 17. Lambert's eighth solo album, Palomino, arrived in 2022 as the largest female country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination ...

March 20, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that the "Pop Music in a Time Machine" concert act, Postmodern Jukebox, is coming to the Devon on July 25. This show IS included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. Tickets for this show will go on sale at on 10 a.m., March 22 at devonamphit...

March 14, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced Country music artist Ian Munsick will perform at the Devon on July 27. Ticket prices are as follows: Pit - $45.00 Reserved - $45.00 Terrace - $35.00 Lawn - $28.00 (plus applicable fee). The concert is not part of the 2024 Devon season ticket pac...

March 14, 2024 - Jerry Johnson and Jayson Albright joined Byers & Co to talk about their Decatur Area Arts Council fundraiser, Guys on Ice: The Ice Fishing Musical. Listen to the podcast now!

March 13, 2024 - Jamie Gower and Dustin Bradshaw of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater season, construction updates, changes in the industry, and exciting shows that have been announced. Listen to the podcast now!

March 12, 2024 - The Jonas Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Thurs., Aug. 15. With album sales over 20 million and counting, two Grammy award nominations, and 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, the trio recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their smash hit, "Sucker," was the longest...