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Twigs, Buds and Bark: Winter Tree ID Hike
2017-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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

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

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

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

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

MDH Presents Teepa Snow
2017-02-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2017-02-23 14:00 - 16:30 | 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 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

Characters, Narratives and the Imagination
2017-02-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, 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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

The Western Illinois University Singers & Concert Choir
2017-03-04 07:00 - 21:00 | 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

2017 ADFPF Single Event Nationals
2017-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | WIU Brophy Hall, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States

20th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
2017-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, 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.

44th International Bazaar
2017-03-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, 61455, United States
Travel the world at the 44th International Bazaar on Saturday, March 4 from 5 – 10 p.m. in the University Grand Ballroom at the Western Illinois University Macomb Campus.
Participants can visit booths that represent countries from all over the world. There, they can get their “passport” stamped and sample authentic cuisine ranging from $1.00 to $2.50 per item. There will be non-stop entertainment including world music, performances by students, and a fashion show displaying beautiful traditional clothing.
Other highlights will be a Kids Craft Corner from 5-8 p.m. and an International Marketplace for purchasing souvenirs and goods from all over the globe.
Admission is $5 for the public, $2 for students with a valid WIU ID, and $2 for youth ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are free.
The International Bazaar is sponsored by Western’s International Friendship Club and the Center for International Studies.
For more information, visit www.wiu.edu/internationalbazaar or email CIS-Activities@wiu.edu.

2017 Polar Plunge
2017-03-05 12:30 - 16:00 | Spring Lake Park, Macomb, IL, United States
Event Details
Where Spring Lake
Macomb, IL
Starts 03/05/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Ends 4:00 PM
Check-in Time 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Registration Cutoff 03/04/2017 @ 11:45 PM
Donation Cutoff 04/28/2017 @ 11:00 PM
Contact Jennifer Davis
Phone 309-734-5903
Email Address jdavis@soill.org
Take the Plunge

Gardener's Day
2017-03-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, 61455, United States
Let the University of Illinois Extension and McDonough County Master Gardeners help you and your garden this year with our 22st annual Gardener’s Day on April 1. Join garden novices and enthusiasts alike at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb to attend classes taught by horticultural experts and professionals. This year we will be offering 13 classes, with an option for half day attendance.
