Jan Clough Solo Exhibition "Looking and Thinking"
2025-02-25 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Jan Clough “Looking and Thinking”
On View: February 25 – April 4, 2025
Reception: Tuesday, February 25, 4:30-6:00 pm
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

Retired Western Illinois University Art Professor, Jan Clough, will have her solo exhibition, “Looking and Thinking”, on display February 25 through April 4 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, February 25, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00 pm.
Jan Clough was a Professor of Art at Western Illinois University. She came to WIU in 1991 after earning an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a BFA degree from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. At WIU, she taught all levels of Drawing and served as the Academic Advisor to graphic design/studio art majors in the Department of Art & Design. She retired from WIU in August 2024. Jan continues to work and exhibit in a variety of two-dimensional media. Her drawings have earned awards and recognition in many regional and national exhibitions and are included in private and public collections. Jan is a native of Burlington, Iowa.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4:00 pm.

Pam Tillis - Live In Concert
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage, IL
As the daughter of Country Music Royalty, Pam Tillis was determined from a young age to find her own way in music as a singer and songwriter. Pam’s 1991 album “Put Yourself In My Place” yielded 2 number ones, 2 top five singles, and one top twenty hits and in its first year the album was certified gold. Tillis followed with 3 platinum albums on Arista Records’ “Homeward Looking Angel” in 1992, “Sweethearts Dance” in 1994 and an Arista “Greatest Hits” in 1997. Tillis achieved 6 number 1 songs during this time including “Shake the Sugar Tree”, “Mi Vida Loca”, “When You Walk In The Room”, “In Between Dances” “Don’t Tell Me What To Do” and “Maybe It Was Memphis” while 14 of Pam’s other singles landed in the top ten and top twenty.Don’t miss Pam with her trio for one night only!

Nature Makers: Felted Forsythia Branch
2025-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we transform a collection of simple twigs and wool roving into a beautifully felted set of budding forsythia branches! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we learn how to needle felt simple bud shapes and attach them to our twigs. This project promises to be one you can enjoy all year long! 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: February 27th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

CASINO NIGHT - Humane Society of McDonough County
2025-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Park Place
Have you purchased your tickets for the Humane Society of McDonough County CASINO NIGHT on March 1, 2025. All funds raised go towards the construction of a new animal shelter for McDonough County. We’re rolling out important details about this year’s event on our Facebook page!

Adult Coloring Club
2025-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Adult Coloring Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2-4 pm. Drop in or stay the entire two hours. Come and see what this program is all about! Please call (309) 833-2714 for more information.

First Friday
2025-03-07 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 Lakeview! Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.

Macomb Farmers Market
2025-03-08 08:30 - 12:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6

Geodeland Earth Science Clubs Show
2025-03-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | WIU Student Union Ballroom
The Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show will be held March 8 and 9, 2025 in the Grand Ballroom at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. This year’s theme is “Petrified Wood”!
​There will be dealers, demonstrators, kid’s activities, silent auction, geode cracking, Fluorescent Display, Earth Science Displays, Lapidary Demonstrations, Live & Recorded Programs and much more!
Times are 10a – 6p on Saturday and 10a – 5p on Sunday.
Admission and parking are free!

Day in Clay: Spring Joy Tile
2025-03-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
This month we’ll welcome the new year with the creation of a unique birthday plate to help you celebrate your loved ones all year long! In this workshop, we’ll transform a flat slab of clay into a plate filled with texture and color!
Workshop is open to all ages and all skill levels. We request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled. Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools, and a bisque and glaze kiln firing.
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call our office at 309-833-4562 no later than the Thursday before each workshop. See you in the studio!

Workshop Cost: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

The Lamoine River Ramblers
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
The Lamoine River Ramblers perform Traditional New Orleans Jazz from the early part of the history of Jazz.

Noticing Nature
2025-03-21 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 March 19th to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/!

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

Fantastical Fairy Garden
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
The growing season has arrived and warmer days are fast approaching! Join us in the studio as we create garden and fairy inspired works to help welcome added whimsy to your favorite space indoors or out!
Within this four week hand building course, we will employ slab building and added sculptural forms to create a fairy house, fairy door, mushrooms bells, and other sweet creations ! We hope you’ll join us in this magically inspired course!
Day: ThursdayDates: March 27, April 3, 10, 24Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pmDeadline to register: March 26thCourse Fee: $64.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $85.00 for Non-Residents
Register at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Western Illinois Fiber Festival
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | McDonough County 4-H Center
Come out to the Western Illinois Fiber Festival on Sat., March 29th from 10am-4pm at the McDonough County 4-H Center, located at 3022 W Jackson St. in Macomb, IL! Meet local fiber farmers & artisans, learn how to needle felt, and see how fiber is carded and spun into yarn. There will be all kinds of fiber goodness to shop for – raw fiber, washed fiber, roving, batt blends, “make your own” fiber grab bags, felting kits, felted animals & fairies, hand-spun & mill-spun yarns in natural & dyed colors, felted pictures & earrings, handmade knit/crocheted/woven items, and more! C&N Farms and 1050 Bakehouse will be serving farm to table meals throughout the day, so come hungry! Vegetarian options will be available. Coffee from the Macomb Food Co-op will be available as well. Make a 4×6″ needle felted picture on a handmade alpaca felt canvas for just $10 with Kristel’s Creative Soul. You can even frame it for an extra $5! There will be several colors of alpaca & wool felting fiber to choose from for your creation, as well as plenty of fun embellishments. Make a felted animal shape beaded hanger using handmade alpaca/wool felt cut outs and alpaca/wool fiber to needle felt your design with A Tangled Mess Angora & Crafts for just $8! Hang it on your wall, in your locker, car, on your backpack, etc. You can even scent it with essential oils and use it as a fancy freshie! **Please note: The Felting Workshops will be taking place in the side room, and there will be a couple vendors set up with products for sale too. Little Creek Alpacas will have a hand crank drum carder at their booth, and will be demonstrating how to make batt blends in-between customers. Our awesome vendor list (with more to come): Little Creek Alpacas Jubilee Farms Leaf Livestock Crosswinds Farm Walnut Springs Family Farm Noumea Hand Dyed Yarn & Fiber Flour & Fibers LLC Hickry Ridge Homestead Heirloom Fiber Arts Studio Kristel’s Creative Soul A Tangled Mess Angoras & Crafts Stay tuned for the complete list of vendors, demonstrations, and workshops!

Dueling Pianos
2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Park Place
Get ready for a wild night of musical showdowns for the Macomb Educational Foundation as two pianists battle it out on stage.

Prairie Egg Hunt
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us Lakeview Nature Area for our annual Prairie Egg Hunt!
Eight ceramic eggs with accompanying spring-themed nature facts are placed throughout the prairie for you to discover and explore! This FREE, self-guided outdoor event is open to visitors every day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm beginning on April 1st through to April 30th.
We can’t wait to see you in the prairie this spring!

TRIVIA NIGHT🧠🏆
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Sports Corner @ 124
Looking for some mid-week excitement? We got you covered EVERY Tuesday from 6:30-8:30

Wednesday Wine Run/Walk
2025-04-02 18:00 | The Wine Sellers
Meet at The Wine Sellers at 6:00 pm and go for a group run. You can run any distance at any pace – walkers are welcome too. End your run/walk at TWS and enjoy a beverage with your running friends.
This will be a weekly event – weather permitting.
Let’s get outside and run!

First Friday
2025-04-04 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 Center! Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.

Pre-registration is required for this FREE program and we ask that you register your child/children only.

Deadline to register: The day prior to the program

There are 3 ways to register:

Follow the link: www.tinyurl/mpdregister/
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in pe

Rob Dixon to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch
2025-04-04 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is thrilled to welcome world-class tenor saxophonist Rob Dixon to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, April 4. Doors and the bar open at 4:30 pm, with two sets of music scheduled at 5:30 pm. and 6:30 pm. The evening will conclude with WIU students taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. Come experience an evening of incredible music and a welcoming community.
Read more at: https://wimuseum.org/event/rob-dixon-to-perform-with-the-hat-trio-on-our-front-porch/

Stitchin' Time
2025-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb

2025 PAS Gala
2025-04-05 17:30 | WIU Union
Bringing Broadway to Macomb, featuring a special guest! We will announce who it is on February 24!!
Tickets go on sale the same day – Feb. 24!

Ruby Warner “Bet on This”
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Ruby Warner “Bet on This”
On View: April 9 – April 23, 2025
Reception: Thursday, April 10, 4:30-6:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

WIU senior art major Ruby Warner will have her solo exhibition, “Bet on This”, on display April 9 through April 23 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Warner is the recipient of the 2025 Mavigliano/Brabec Senior Art Prize.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, April 10 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Big Scootn Ruby (detail), 2025, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 in.

Winter Farmer's Market
2025-04-12 08:30 - 12:00 | American Legion Post 6, 221 E. Washington Street, Macomb, United States
Winter Farmers Market featuring honey, microgreens, baked goods, meat, crafts & more.

Discover the Possibilities of Mosaic's Mission
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Mosaic
Join us for a free Discover the Possibilities tour of Mosaic’s Mission. You’ll hear about some of the amazing things people we support have accomplished in their lives with the help of community partners. For More information or to reserve a spot at one of our upcoming events please contact: Melody Robertson at melody.robertson@mosaicinfo.org or call 309.837.5506 ext 125

The Value of Cannabis
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Macomb Outreach Center
The Value of Cannabis
Relieve your pain and obtain your medical card
Have you ever wondered how cannabis could help with relieving pain? Learn the anatomy of the endocannabinoid system, the benefits and impact of CBD vs. THC, and the difference between topical and systemic application of products while also learning about how to apply for your medical card.
$15
Presenter: Thomas Vogel
Tuesday, April 15 | 5:30-7:30 PM | @ the Macomb Outreach Center
Interested in learning even more about cannabis?
SRC offers a Cannabis Certificate Program! Email Lily at lily.moser@src.edu for more information.
Call us at 309-833-6031 or visit src.augusoft.net to register!

Juried Student Exhibition
2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Juried Student Exhibition
On View: April 15 – May 3, 2024
Reception: Thursday, April 17, 4:30-6:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design will have their annual Juried Student Exhibition on display April 15 through May 3 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artists will be held Thursday, April 17 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Awards will be announced and the Juror will speak at 5:00.
Exhibiting Artists:
Brooke Baker, Madison Brewer, Jae Florence Corales, Ana Davis, Claire DeGraaf, Lily Dunsworth, Delaney Egan, Vanessa Ellis, Noah Epley, Leslie Eutsler, Carolyn Foster, Kendra Hallberg, Mary Hammond, Melaina Hawblitzel, Mallory Houk, Austin Lagesse, Maggie Long, Francesca Magalang, Bailey McKean, Alexis Miller, Kieara Morey, Kayla Smith, Jade Stone, Andrew Tomlinson, Keeara Virag, Ruby Warner, Kaeden Wiersma, Autumn Wilson
Juror: Tyanna Buie
Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director in Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI.
MFA University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA Western Illinois University
Image:
Lily Dunsworth, Fleeting Harmony, stoneware, 9 x 9 x 8 in.

Day in Clay: Bunny Snack Plate
2025-04-19 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
This month we’ll create a bunny snack plate that’s perfect for holding your favorite spring treats! In this workshop, we’ll combine slab rolling and a bit of underglaze to create a very happy and useful plate!
Workshop is open to all ages and all skill levels. We request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled. Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools, and a bisque and glaze kiln firing.
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call our office at 309-833-4562 no later than the Thursday before each workshop. See you in the studio!

Workshop Cost: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

Spring Volunteer Opportunity
2025-04-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Help us make the Lakeview Nature Area even lovelier this spring! Join on April 25 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm for a volunteer opportunity!
We’ll focus on removing invasive plants in the landscaping surrounding the Nature Center and in the Nature Area, placing mulch, and removing unwanted trash. We hope you’ll join us for this outdoor opportunity where you can make a difference, get some volunteer hours, and connect with nature!
Fee: Free!
*Pre-registration is encouraged by April 24th to participate.
Notes: Please bring any gardening tools you like and gloves to protect your hands
Basic supplies will be provided.
Water and restrooms will be provided.
For Ages 14+ / Ages 13 & under with adult supervision
must be able to do light to heavy manual labor

Noticing Nature
2025-04-25 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 April 23rd to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/!

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