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The Western Illinois University Singers & Concert Choir
2017-03-04 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 4, 2017
The Western Illinois University Singers & Concert Choir – James Stegall and Jonathan Saeger, conductors
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Program info to be announced
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu

Colchester Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
2017-03-04 07:00 - 13:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
2017-03-04 07:00 - 13:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States
20th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. &
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Saturday, March 4, 2017 –
On Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. the 20th annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held at Argyle Lake State Park. Individuals attending the festival will experience the tapping of the maple trees, collection of the sap, boiling down of sap into syrup, and a taste of the finished product. Tours to collect sap at the maple grove will depart regularly and several children’s activities will be ongoing throughout the day. This event is being sponsored through the cooperative efforts of the Friends of Argyle Lake State Park and park staff. The Colchester Lion’s Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast at 207 S. Fulton St. in Colchester from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with this event. Free refreshments will be provided by Macomb Morning Rotary and Friends of Argyle will have maple syrup for sale at the event. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309) 776-3422

Sustainability in the Home Landscape
2017-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | McDonough Co Extension Office and 4-H Center, 3022 W Jackson , Macomb, United States
Join me for a six-part series as we discuss the concepts of sustainable landscaping. During these six sessions, you will also learn the core techniques for creating landscape plans to incorporate sustainable practices in your yard. By the end of the course, you will leave with a fundamental knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices and a plan for your property.
For your convenience, we will be holding class in Macomb on Fridays 3 to 5 PM and Galesburg on Saturdays 10 AM to noon. Classes begin on January 27 (Macomb) and January 28 (Galesburg). Additional details can be found at our online registration, http://go.illinois.edu/SL, or contact Amanda Christenson at 309-342-5108, achriste@illinois.edu.

WIU Art Gallery Artist Reception: Morgan Craig — Razing the New Deal: An Exploration in Architecture and Identity
2017-03-02 16:30 - 17:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A public reception for Morgan Craig’s exhibition “Raising the New Deal: An Exploration in Architecture and Identity” will be held at the WIU Art Gallery on Thursday, March 2 from 4:30 to 6 pm. This work is an exploration of how particular types or styles of architecture shape the identities of the people who live in or around them.

MDH Community First Aid Class
2017-03-01 18:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

Picasso at the Lapin Agile
2017-03-01 07:30 - 21:00 | Horrabin Theatre, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 1, 2017
Theatre: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Horrabin Theatre, Horrabin Hall
Description: by Steve Martin
Directed by Lysa Fox
This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’ agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly philosopher, Charles Dabernow Schmendimen and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark haired singer time warped in from a later era.
$15 General Admission, $13 for Seniors
WIU Students Free with Student ID
Related Web Site: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatre/
Contact Information:
Email: theatre@wiu.edu

FIRST WEDNESDAY: Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert IV
2017-03-01 07:30 - 21:00 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 1, 2017
FIRST WEDNESDAY: Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert IV featuring LaMoine Brass Quintet and Hopper Jazztet
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Program info to be announced.
Related Web Site: Faculty Chamber Music Series
Contact Information:
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

MDH & Prairie Heart Institute presents Biggest Loser Sonya Jones
2017-02-28 17:00 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Soup & More Free Dinner
2017-02-26 16:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Soup and More-Free Dinner
2017 schedule
January 29 February 26 March 26
April 30 May 28 June 25
July 30 August 27 September 24
October 29 November 26 December 17 3 p.m.
400 E. Carroll St. Last Sunday of month starts at 4 p.m.

WIU Chamber Orchestra Concert
2017-02-26 15:00 - 16:30 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
February 26, 2017
WIU Chamber Orchestra Concert
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Program info to be announced
Related Web Site: WIU Orchestras
Contact Information:
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

McDonough County United Way Bookworm Ball
2017-02-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

WIU Annual Showcase of Bands
2017-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU Annual Showcase of Bands – Showcase Bands with special guest conductor, 1:00pm
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
The Showcase of Bands at Western Illinois University gives talented high school musicians the opportunity to participate and learn from nationally recognized wind band conductors and Western’s own applied and conducting faculty. Band directors are encouraged to attend and observe the sessions under the direction of our guest conductors and the WIU School of Music faculty.
Related Web Site: WIU BANDS
Contact Information:
WIU Bands Office
Phone: 309-298-1505
Email: Bands@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

Characters, Narratives and the Imagination
2017-02-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Annual Showcase of Bands 2017 – Wind Ensemble Concert
2017-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
WIU Annual Showcase of Bands 2017 – Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30pm
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
The Showcase of Bands at Western Illinois University gives talented high school musicians the opportunity to participate and learn from nationally recognized wind band conductors and Western’s own applied and conducting faculty. Band directors are encouraged to attend and observe the sessions under the direction of our guest conductors and the WIU School of Music faculty.
Related Web Site: WIU BANDS
Contact Information:
Bands Office
Phone: 309-298-1505
Email: Bands@wiu.edu

MDH Presents Teepa Snow
2017-02-23 14:00 - 16:30, 2017-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Cirque Zuma Zuma
2017-02-22 19:30 | Grand Ballroom, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU College of Fine Arts and Communications Presents:
Cirque Zuma Zuma at 7:30pm, Grand Ballroom
Tickets 309-298-2900 or BCAbringstheStars.com
Cirque Zuma Zuma is a dazzling ensemble of African dancers, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers and more. Cirque Zuma Zuma is often described as an African-style Cirque du Soleil. A 2011 finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, the company wows audiences with a full-length show filled with non-stop action and performances of artists from 16 African Nations.
Cirque Zuma Zuma is bound to keep you in awe and surprise throughout the show.
www.zumazuma.com

WIU Faculty Duo Piano Recital: Jeffrey Brown and Tammie Walker with guest faculty performers
2017-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
WIU Faculty Duo Piano Recital: Jeffrey Brown and Tammie Walker with guest faculty performers
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description: FREE and open to the public.
Program info to be announced
Related Web Site: WIU Piano Studio
Contact Information:
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball
2017-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball
February 17, 2017 6-8 p.m.
Sppon River College Community Center-Mid-America Hational Bank Conference Hall
$40.00 per couple-Residents
$50.00 per couple-Non-residents
Day of Registration-$60.00
Ages 5-12
Brought to you in part by Pella

MDH Breastfeeding Class
2017-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

The 44th Annual WIU Jazz Festival with special guest artist Chris Vadala, tenor saxophone
2017-02-16 - 2017-02-18 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
The 44th Annual WIU Jazz Festival with special guest artist Chris Vadala, tenor saxophone
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
FREE and open to the public.
Related Web Site: WIU Jazz Festival 2017
The 44th Annual Western Illinois University Jazz Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 – 17- 18, 2017. On Thursday evening, there will be a jam session at the Sports Corner beginning at 7:00 pm.
Friday’s main event will be concerts by the WIU Jazz Band and Jazz Studio Orchestra featuring Chris Vadala, Saxophone virtuoso. Saturday will feature performances by college, high school, and junior high students.
Contact Information:
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

UCAB: University Theatre Cabaret
2017-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Simpkins Theatre, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
UCAB: University Theatre Cabaret
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Simpkins Theatre, Simpkins Hall
Description: The annual University Theatre Cabaret! Come out and see the first show of the Spring semester!
Featuring performances by University Theatre and Dance students.
Related Web Site: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatre/
Contact Information:
Email: theatre@wiu.edu

Twigs, Buds and Bark: Winter Tree ID Hike
2017-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Twigs, Buds and Bark:
Winter Tree ID Hike –
Saturday, February 11, 2017 –
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Most people identify trees using their leaves, which makes tree identification a challenge in the winter. Winter tree identification is possible; it merely requires detailed observations of a tree’s many unique characteristics – other than its leaves. Budding naturalists of any age are welcome to come and learn some tips for identifying trees in winter at the Argyle Lake State Park visitor center. After a brief indoor discussion, participants will venture outdoors to practice their skills in the campground and along the woodland edge at Argyle while enjoying the winter scenery. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.

Sock Monkey Saturday
2017-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Free

Sock Monkey Saturday returns!! Come to the WIU Art Gallery on February 11 for the first of two Sock Monkey Saturdays this semester. Drop in between 10:30 AM to 12:00. Activities are geared towards children 12 and under, but all are welcome. Free of charge.

Ag Mech Show
2017-02-11 - 2017-02-12 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
The tradition of the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture Ag Mech Club’s Farm Expo continues this year with its annual event Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12, 2017. It was in 1970 the Ag Mech Club started what has become the largest student-run agriculture show in the U.S., the annual WIU Farm Expo—which many refer to as the “Ag Mech Show.”
For more information about the Ag Mech Show, contact the School of Ag at (309) 298-1080

MDH Postpartum Care & Understanding Your Newborn
2017-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

MDH Breast Cancer Support Group Presents Pain Management
2017-02-06 17:30 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

National Girls and Women In Sports Day
2017-02-04 13:00 - 19:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
February 4, 2017
National Girls and Women In Sports Day
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Brophy Hall Gym and Western Hall Gym
Description: NGWSD, as we like to abbreviate the name for this awesome day, is a national day to recognize the achievements of women in athletics and sports. It is a time to empower and celebrate how far women have come in the field of sports and to encourage young girls and women to continue to be active and participate in sports and athletics.
To celebrate this day, Western Illinois University hosts a day for young girls, between the ages of 9 and 14 years old, in the community to be active and meet female athletes from the WIU Community.
The day consists of games and active activities for the girls to participate in, a panel of current WIU female students, and admission to the WIU Women’s Basketball game.
For more information or to register for this year’s NGWSD celebration, please visit the WIU Women’s Center website at: http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/womens_center/
For more information on the history of the event or other national events to celebrate the day, please visit http://ngwsd.org/
