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Big Wade & Black Swan Theory: Funk/Jazz/Soul
2024-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Frontman of The Black Swan Theory, Le’Wade “Big Wade” Milliner is a celebrated musician widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Nebraska’s soul music scene. Funk, Soul & Jazz, promoting a positive message to the masses with some real California and St. Louis stank on it!
Funky music at its finest! Don’t miss Big Wade & Black Swan Theory shake the Macomb Heritage Days Pepsi Stage Saturday night, June 29th promptly at 9:15!

Davy Knowles: Modern Rock Guitar God!
2024-06-29 21:00 - 22:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, 61455, United States
When bursting on to the scene in 2007, the Seattle Times’ Patrick McDonald wrote, “I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix”, Davy Knowles’ star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by legendary rocker Peter Frampton who remarked, “Davy’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century.’’ Subsequent tours saw Davy sharing the stage with legends Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Brian Setzer, the Sammy Hagar, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy “My favorite modern Bluesman”.
Knowles has several top-5 Billboard charting albums under his belt, high profile TV appearances such as Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America and has been praised with the highest accolades from heroes and press alike!
See Davy Knowles wielding his well-worn and trusty Telecaster fronting his blues/rock trio – live from the Heritage Days’ Pepsi Stage Saturday, June 29 at 9:15PM sharp!
https://www.facebook.com/DavyKnowles

Farmer's Market
2024-07-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Survival Challenge
2024-07-04 08:00 - 2024-07-07 17:00 | Unforgettable Forgottonia HQ, 10889 E 950th St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Survival Challenge is an outdoor survival challenge where players compete from across the country. Only event of its kind. Just Like the TV Show – But LIVE! Audience / Spectator Info 2024 Schedule of Events: Thursday, July 4th 8:00 am Event open for arrival 8:30 am Challenges begin. Allow time to park car here in the field and for the 5 minute walk behind the house to the challenge field. 12:00 pm Approximate lunch break for about 60 minutes. Feel free to go off site and get lunch. 1:00 pm Challenges resume. Friday, July 5th 9:00 am Challenges begin. 12:00 pm Approximate lunch break for about 60 minutes. Feel free to go off site and get lunch. 1:00 pm Challenges resume. Saturday, July 6th 8:00 am Challenges begin. 12:00 pm Approximate lunch break for about 60 minutes. Feel free to go off site and get lunch. 1:00 pm Challenges resume. Sunday, July 7th 8:00 am Challenges begin. 3:00 pm Approximate ending of challenge 3:00 pm Reunion gathering and afterparty Directions to the Spectator Area: • To get to the main viewing area (the challenge field), you will walk to the back of the house and around the pond on the right side towards the large shaded structure. Volunteers and signage will assist you. Keep track of your belongings! • Survival Challenge is not responsible for any personal property brought on site; please keep all of your belongings with you. Carry out what you carry in. • Please be respectful of the property we are on – be sure to take everything with you that you brought, and place any garbage into the provided receptacles. Restrooms • The port-a-potties located by the challenge field are for spectators, please feel free to utilize them. What can I expect over the course of the game? • Players of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the country, will camp in the woods, compete as tribes in a variety of physical, mental and skill based challenges throughout the day, with the challenge losers voting each other out. The game will follow a similar format to the popular reality TV series Survivor. • As spectators, you will be able to watch many of the challenges live, and attend most tribal councils to watch as players get voted out. • There is a short walk from the challenge field to the tribal council area (where players are voted out), so expect to walk back and forth throughout the day. While the walk is short, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes as you will walk back and forth many times each day, and may walk back and forth to your car multiple times. • You must stay in the spectator areas; you will not have access to the camps or any behind the scenes player interviews as they live in the woods over the course of the 5 days. • There may be some breaks throughout each day where the players will be in holding areas, back at camp, or not in a location where the audience can see them; so, you will experience breaks. The holding areas are completely off limits to audience members; this is important as we work to keep as authentic of a game as possible, without any outside influence. • On Sunday afternoon, a jury of some of those voted out will vote to determine a winner of those still left in the game. • There will be an after-party on Sunday, after the game is over, and food will be provided for everyone – players, spectators and volunteers! • The event will continue rain or shine! We will hold challenges, tribal councils and other game elements in inclement weather. • Due to the nature of a live game, all advertised start/end times are approximate. You are highly encouraged to arrive ahead of the start times shown in the schedule that you’ll receive on site so as not to miss or disrupt any live action that is taking place. • We ask that you be mindful about how loud you are talking in the audience area. Loud discussions and conversations can be distracting to the players as they listen to rules and perform in challenges. We ask that audience members do not talk at all during tribal councils. Please do not communicate with players! • You are welcome to wave, smile and cheer from a distance. Beyond that, there will be no audience interaction with players actively playing in the game. It’s incredibly important that you do not impact the gameplay in any way or attempt to communicate anything to players. In the event you are observed doing so, you will be asked to leave and the player you are engaging with might experience consequences in the game as well. • When a player is eliminated, he / she / they will be able to join the spectators and you are welcome to interact with those players who have joined the audience. • There will be no audience interaction with players who have been eliminated but are a part of the jury until after the game is over and the winner has been announced. Watch the game online! • In the event that you cannot attend the event live every day, there will be live feeds running on the Survival Challenge Facebook page. We encourage you to share this with family, friends and fans of players who cannot attend the event live. How can I support Survival Challenge? • You can Venmo any amount to @Survival-Challenge or use Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=B5UZ8V6Q2VVMC • T-shirts and buffs will be available for purchase to support your favorite tribe/person (available while supplies last). Have a question? Please see your production member & audience coordinator, Matthew! https://survivalchallenge.net https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalChallenge

First Fridays
2024-07-05 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.

Farmer's Market
2024-07-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
https://www.facebook.com/MacombFarmersMarket
Every Thursday and Saturday, May through October

Day in Clay: Geode Crystal Bowl
2024-07-06 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Maximum of 14 participants per 1-hour workshop
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Join us in the studio this month as we create our own geode crystal bowl! In this workshop, we’ll learn how to transform a flat slab of clay into a bowl filled with texture and sparkly melted glass! Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools, bisque and glaze kiln firing. Join us for the day as we get our hands in clay!

*Day in Clay Workshops are open to all ages, all skill levels, and we request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled.

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

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 5

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!

Clay Lab for Sprouts
2024-07-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for budding young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics! This program offers little ones the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative investigations through clay. Each month we’ll embark on an adventure into basic building techniques that get tiny hands moving, making, and imagining through clay. Young artists will also explore exciting surface design processes, painting with a wide range of colors, and hands-on glazing. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.

*Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Session Fee: $20 for Macomb Park District Residents, $26.00 for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 8

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!

Teen Wheel Throwing Lab
2024-07-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for teens who want to explore the world of wheel throwing! This program offers makers the chance to create a variety of miniature or small sized bowls, vases, mugs, and other creative forms on the wheel. Each month, we’ll review wheel throwing basics, explore a few surface design processes, and employ hands-on glazing to complete our amazing projects! Our focus throughout the summer labs will emphasize personal creativity, form development on the wheel, and glazing. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.

Session Fee: $28 for Macomb Park District Residents, $37.00 for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 9

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!

Merry Making for the Holidays
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Want to beat the heat and get a jump start on holiday gifts? 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! Within this two week hand building mini-course, we will create three dishes and four adorable ornaments. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the handmade in this relaxing course geared towards students of all skill levels!

Join us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! 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: July 10

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!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 by July 10 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.

Swamp Rats return to Forgttonia
2024-07-12 19:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Catch traveling folk, bluegrass, folkpunk act, Swamp Rats for ONE night affair!Music from 7-9

Sunrise Yoga
2024-07-13 07:00 - 20:00 | Veteran’s Park, E University Drive, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Now introducing the Sunrise Yoga Summer 2024 Series!Wake up with the sun through an energizing yoga flow. Flow through sun salutation, heart openers & accessible poses to awaken the body. Leave feeling balanced and ready to face the day. All levels are welcome!Join certified yoga instructor, Jenna Clayton, at 7 AM at Veterans Park to start your day. Must be ages 15+ to attend. All sessions are 45 minutes long and are cash donation based with 100% of the donations going to Jenna. All attendees must sign in at the event.Rain dates for each class will be the following Saturdays. For any questions, call our Macomb Park District office at 309-833-4562.

McDonough County 4-H Fair
2024-07-13 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00 | 4-H Fairgrounds, 3028 W Jackson, Macomb

Nature's Fireworks
2024-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
A festival to celebrate the beauty of summer and the joy of firefly season! We will fill the evening with engaging learning stations, an illuminated trail, lantern walks, a relaxing campfire, outdoor games, fun firefly facts, and tons of family fun!

Fee: Free

Little Lunchers
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Get your little ones ready because Little Lunchers is BACK for the Summer! We are so excited for another year of partnering with the Macomb Public Library!Story time + Play time + Free LunchMark your Calendars for June 13th, July 18th and July 25th.

2024 St. Jude's Macomb to Peoria Run
2024-07-20 04:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Macomb
Join us for a run that will help save lives and change yours. The St. Jude Macomb to Peoria Run is an annual charity event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since 2001, our runners have trekked the 90 miles from Macomb to Peoria annually, raising $1,913,530 along the way to further the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. This is more than a running event — this is a chance to contribute to the mission of St. Jude, to create lasting memories and to form and strengthen friendships with your fellow runners. Just as it takes every member of our relay team to make it all the way to Peoria, it takes the help of countless people working together to support the treatments and research of St. Jude. We run in groups, relay style and you choose how much or how little you run. You can even participate as a volunteer. The kids of St. Jude need you. Join our run family! If you are interested, but have questions, let us know!

Raising Saints Block Party
2024-07-20 08:00 - 2024-07-21 17:00 | St. Paul Church, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for our annual block party (in the lot east of Vitales) supporting children in Macomb. From 10am-12pm enjoy bouncy houses and water fun and from 6pm -12am join us for a 21 and older beer tent and live performance by Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters! 10 AM – NOON BOUNCE HOUSES AND WATER FUN FOR KIDS 6 PM – MIDNIGHT CRAIG CORZATT CAPTAIN GEECH & THE SHRIMP SHACK SHOOTERS

Nature Markers: Lavender Infused Honey
2024-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we infuse fragrant lavender buds into a jar of honey from the Lakeview Nature Area Community Apiary! We’ll measure and mix lavender into our jar and review the simple steps needed to infuse the honey at home. When complete, this fragrant and sweet honey will be the perfect addition to your favorite seasonal treats and drinks!

*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.

Maximum of 10 participants
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

Pre-registration is required. Please register by July 18 to participate in this workshop.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or CLICK HERE

Chris Vallillo’s Forgottonia
2024-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Browne Hal Theatre, 621 N Western Ave, Macomb
A musical and visual journey through the people and places of rural Western Illinois — Forgottonia

Odd Fellows at Chandler Park
2024-07-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Clay Lab for Kids and Teens
2024-07-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics! This program offers makers the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative inspiration through clay. Across the sessions, we’ll explore a range of hand building techniques, exciting surface design processes, wheel throwing opportunities, and hands-on glazing to create amazing projects. Our focus throughout the summer labs will emphasize personal creativity, collaborating with nature, working in a series, and an introduction to alternative surface techniques. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.

Session Fee: $28 for Macomb Park District Residents, $37.00 for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 26

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!
