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WIU Professor of Art, Damon McArthur Solo Exhibition, "Works on Paper"
2025-01-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Western Illinois University Professor of Art, Damon McArthur will have his solo exhibition, “Works on Paper”, on display January 15 through February 14 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.

A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, January 21, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm.
Damon McArthur received his undergraduate education from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and his graduate degree from American University. He is a two-dimensional artist who works mainly with paper, watercolor, and assorted drawing materials. His work has been shown internationally and has received several awards. McArthur also makes single-panel cartoons for clients including the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review. McArthur is a professor in the department of art and design at Western Illinois University where he has taught for 21 years. His current bodies of work explore the expressive possibilities of figuration in drawing and painting.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4:00 pm.

Odd Fellows
2024-12-23 17:30 - 21:30 | The Wine Sellers
Odd Fellows at The Wine Sellers in Macomb on 12/23/2024 at 5:30 PM

Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
2024-12-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd , Macomb, IL
Bundle up and join us in the prairie for the Winter Solstice! To celebrate, we’ll gather together at dusk with lanterns to enjoy the beauty of the season and the return of the sun!

Legends & Lattes Book Club
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Sullivan Taylor Coffee House, 119 S. Randolph St., Macomb
A monthly book club focused on fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopia genres. Come discuss the books with fellow bookworms!
​Reading List:
​Oct 20: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
​Nov 17: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldtree
​Dec 15: Virals by Kathy Reichs
​Jan 19: The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter​

Nature Makers: Watercolor Holiday Cards
2024-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Let’s explore how to use watercolors to create a set of holiday wreath cards! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps and use botanical inspiration to create a set of cards that will be perfect to share with your loved ones. We can’t wait to create with you!
*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is requiredDeadline to register: December 12th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

WIU Combined Graduate / Undergraduate Ceremony
2024-12-14 09:30 - 17:00 | Western Hall
Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, Western Hall, Macomb, IL
Live Streaming Video of Commencement Ceremonies
Western Illinois University provides live streaming video of the commencement ceremonies held at the Macomb campus. The live feed will be available approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each ceremony on WIU’s YouTube channel..

Winter Farmers Market
2024-12-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
Winter Farmers Market featuring honey, microgreens, baked goods, meat, crafts & more.

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-12-13 15:30 - 16:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
The seasonal rhythm of the natural world is full of wonder and can be a constant companion that offers new surprises every day! Join us at Lakeview Nature Area and Center this month for a nature-themed story, a creative activity, and noticing nature moments for young explorers and curious naturalists! We hope to see you in the prairie!
Fee: Free

Maximum of 18 participants

*Pre-registration is required. Please register (your child/children only) by November 15th to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or CLICK HERE!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

Post 6 Big Band
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
MARK YOUR CALENDARPost 6 Big BandNew Season BeginningWednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Macomb American LegionBring your dancing shoes and/or just come to enjoy the tunes from the past with the Post 6 Big Band, directed by John Cooper. We play from 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month (except November- a Special Christmas Edition will be presented on December 11) August—April.Admission is free, but there will be a free-will donation to support the band.Cold Drinks Available for Purchase

Festival of Trees & Teddy Bear Drive
2024-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Arts Center

Holiday Festival of Choirs
2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States
We are pleased to bring you the Annual Holiday Festival of Choirs with performances for the Macomb and WIU community. We will present three performances of beautiful and inspirational holiday/winter themed choral and instrumental music. The concert features Western Illinois School of Music ensembles and many special guests from the WIU, Macomb, and surrounding communities. Audience members will join us in a carol sing-along including our traditional singing of “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah.

Tickets will go on sale November 1, 2024 and may be purchased at the Hainline Theatre Box Office, 309.298.2900 or online athttps://www.westernpresents.com/.

Performing Arts Society Wine Tasting
2024-12-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Park Place
Our Wine Tasting Event is back! Enjoy over 50 wines, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction! December 7, 2024 – Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St, Macomb Reservations: $45 for tasting, $30 for non-alcoholic beverages ​ Doors Open: 6:15 PM – 21+ The event is generously underwriter by APEX Financial Services, Cory Clem and Spring Lake Management. Venue donated by Sports Corner @ 124. All proceeds benefit the arts programming initiatives supported by the Performing Arts Society

Day in Clay: Winter Treat Dish
2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb

Stitchin' Time
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb

30th Annual Dickens On The Square
2024-12-07 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Courthouse square, IL, 61455, United States
Dickens on the Square in historic downtown Macomb. This year is complete with all of theholiday favorites, including horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, Festival ofTrees, the children’s shopping mall, Santa visits, strolling carolers, Victorian characters andmuch more! This year’s event will also feature live reindeer sleigh rides for children, and aholiday light show in Chandler Park. Events will kick off FRIDAY, December 6 with the arrival of Santa via the Amtrak Santa Zephyr Express at 6:15P.M, immediately followed by the “Official” Lighting ofChandler Park.Additional information and updates can be found at facebook/downtownmacomb orwww.cityofmacomb.com.

St. Paul Cookie Walk
2024-12-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Macomb City Hall Community Room, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
St. Paul Cookie Walk, 8 -Noon, Community Room, Macomb City Hall

Pinkmas - Holiday Shopping Event
2024-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | The Small Towner Event Venue, 6 West Side Square, Macomb, 61455, United States
Pinkmas is back and going to be filled with more fun and more PINK. Warm up during Dickens on the Square with Spreadz’s hot chocolate bar and do some holiday shopping! 🎀🎄 Stay tuned for more details!!

Festival of Trees & Teddy Bear Drive
2024-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Macomb Arts Center
Mark your calendars! The MDH Foundation Festival of Trees will be back with some fun changes! We can’t wait to see you there!

MTC Holiday Open House & Food Drive
2024-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | McDonough Telephone Cooperative, 210 N. Coal St., Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Come in and chase away the chill with homemade treats, hot beverages, and good company! Please bring an item or two for the non-perishable food collection drive.

First Fridays
2024-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
During these open house hours, we welcome you to explore our nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities. Outside the Nature Center, we invite you to enjoy a meditative walk on the trails, quiet moments in the Lakeview Labyrinth, our featured StoryWalk® along the Little Bluestem Trail, an apiary visit, new facts about the prairie and its inhabitants from our educational panels, a rest on the Nature Center porch or around the fire pit, and the beautiful sights of the prairie’s seasonal colors! ⁣⁣

Merry Making: Porcelain & Luster Edition
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Love sharing handmade gifts at the holidays? We do, too! In this course, we’ll help you create some of our favorite simple and sweet studio projects that are perfect for gifting to friends and family! Within this three week hand building course, we’ll create a set of small dishes, ornaments, bells, and mini hanging air plant planters that will be adorned with brilliant gold or silver ceramic luster!

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the handmade in this relaxing course filled with tons of sparkle and holiday cheer! Course fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.

Course Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $75.00 for Non-Residents

Deadline to register: November 20th

3 ways to Register :

Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Back to Bushnell
2024-11-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Bushnell Recreation & Cultural Center, Bushnell
Pro Wrestling
We make our way back to Bushnell, to fight another day! Come down and cheer on your favorites or boo them.Appearing:Dadbod DynastyEmpireScotty KeyesDarnell Reed Robby McCannCountry boy ZacClean Cut Cole StevensLucy B SweetRansom the Vampire Queen and many more!

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Annual Cookie Walk
2024-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Arts Center
Annual Cookie Walk – Macomb Beautiful Association

Shop, Sip & Socialize
2024-11-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Park Place
4th Annual Shop, Sip & Socialize! The event will be held at the Park Place building in Macomb, IL. on Friday, November 22 from 5:00-8:30pm.

Merry Making: Porcelain & Luster Edition
2024-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Love sharing handmade gifts at the holidays? We do, too! In this course, we’ll help you create some of our favorite simple and sweet studio projects that are perfect for gifting to friends and family!
Within this three week hand building course, we’ll create a set of small dishes, ornaments, bells, and mini hanging air plant planters that will be adorned with brilliant gold or silver ceramic luster! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the handmade in this relaxing course filled with tons of sparkle and holiday cheer!
Day: ThursdayDates: Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pmDeadline to register: Nov. 20Course Fee: $64.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $85.00 for Non-Residents
Register at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition Reception
2024-11-19 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Department of Art and Design’s “Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition” will be on display November 12 through December 6 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artists will be held Tuesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Exhibiting Artists: Brooke Baker, Ashlee Bullock, Samuel Cagle, Jae Corales, Monasha Cross, Ana Davis, Claire Degraaf , Delaney Egan, Abigail Ehrenberger, Vanessa Ellis , Carolyn Foster, Kendra Hallberg, Gracie Hobrock, Maggie Long, Francesca Magalang, Kieara Morey, Ashley Sikes, Alex Stevens, Andrew Tomlinson, Keeara Virag
image: Andrew Tomlinson, Garwood Hall Third Floor, digital photography, 20 x 30 in.
Admission is free and open to the public.
