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Rock and Gem Show Returning to Decatur
April 14, 2026- The Rockhounds of Central and Southern Illinois will host its annual Rock and Gem Show April 18-19 at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults, while veterans and children ages 12 and unde...
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Tickets Available for 'That's What She Said' Live Storytelling Event in Decatur
April 14, 2026 - Last minute tickets are still available for That's What She Said: Heart of Illinois, a one-night live storytelling performance scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the Lincoln Square Theater. Presented by Hickory Point Bank & Trust, the event will feature eight local women sharing personal stories cent...
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Decatur Craft Beer Festival Returns May 2nd
April 14, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced the return of the Decatur Craft Beer Festival. The Decatur Craft Beer Festival will be held May 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at Central Park in downtown Decatur. Organizers say the outdoor festival will feature regional craft breweries, artisan vendors, live music ...
18h ago
Decatur and Library Receive Grant for Public Art Project
April 13, 2026- The City of Decatur, in partnership with the Decatur Public Library, has been awarded a $15,000 grant to support a new public art project. The funding is part of a statewide initiative led by the Illinois Arts Council to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In total, mor...
Apr 13, 2026
Decatur Youth Symphony to Perform "Side by Side" Concert
April 13, 2026- The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra will join musicians from the Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra for a collaborative concert later this month. The performance, titled "Side by Side," is scheduled for April 26 at 2 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center and is free and open to the public. The co...
Apr 13, 2026