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Art Wind & Fire
2021-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Macomb
Starting Friday evening with hot air balloons and continuing on Saturday with Gazebo Art Festival-Chandler Park and YFC Disc Golf Tournament-Everwood Park and ending Saturday night with the beautiful hot air balloon glow-Vince Grady Field WIU this is a fun weekend for all.

MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE!

Movie In The Park
2021-09-10 19:30 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
September 10 • Veterans Park • 7:30pm
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (rated PG)
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it’s up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good.

Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2021-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Veteran’s Park, E University Drive, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
2021 Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9am – 3pm
Veterans Park 1800 E University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Vendor Fee: Commercial vendors $50/crafters $40

Lots of amazing crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts
Large variety of vendors
Free Admission
Raffle Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, and Food Trucks!

Proceeds benefit community literacy programs and local scholarships.

For more info email altrusa@macomb.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MacombAltrusa
Website: https://macombaltrusa.com/

Free Food Pantry
2021-09-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-10-21 12:30 - 13:30 | The Crossing, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Visit The Crossing on the third Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. No church membership required.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Eastern Washington Eagles
2021-09-18 12:00 - 17:00 | WIU Campus: Hanson Field

Live at Magnolia's: Black Velvet
2021-09-24 18:30 | Magnolia’s
We’re excited to welcome Black Velvet back to Magnolias! This husband and wife duo puts a unique spin on Billboard hits that we know and love. Sing and dance along with us as they cover artists such as P!nk, The Police, Hendrix, The Beatles, Aerosmith, and more! If you missed these guys last time, you do not want to make that mistake again!

Macomb/McDonough County Out of the Darkness Walk
2021-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Macomb City Hall
Join us! Walk to Prevent Suicide and Promote Mental Health Awareness at the Macomb/McDonough County Out of the Darkness Walk. Register at: www.afsp.org/MacombIL

Lake Exploration Day
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Chew Toy: Live at Forgottonia Brewing
2021-10-01 19:30 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Chew Toy is back and will be rockin’ the beer garden! Bring your dancing shoes, grab a beer, and hit the beer garden!

WIU Symphony Orchestra Masterworks No. 1 — Kenny Lee
2021-10-01 21:00 - 22:00 | COFAC Recital Hall

WIU Homecoming & Reunion 2021
2021-10-02 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU … to join us for WIU Homecoming & Reunion 2021!
Let the fun begin at WIU Friday-Saturday, Oct. 1-2, as Western Illinois University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration with “Rocky Undercover: What’s Your Alibi?”
Homecoming 2021 will feature reunions for the classes of 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, 1995 and 1996, but alumni of all years are welcome to celebrate being a Leatherneck.
2021 Homecoming Schedule – October 2
7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround Registration, Alumni House
8 a.m. In-person and Virtual Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround: 5K Run/1.5 mile walk
8:30 a.m. Reunion Recognition Brunch & Social, Alumni House
9:30 a.m. All-Alumni Breakfast, Alumni House (Complimentary coffee and donuts)
10:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Noon-3 p.m. Alumni Cookout at “The Right Place” tent – in Q LOT
3 p.m. Leathernecks Football Game vs. Southern Illinois – Hanson Field
Tickets will not be mailed. The Homecoming football ticket sales are final. Therefore, all tickets purchased through the WIU Alumni Association are non-refundable.

Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K
2021-10-02 07:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
2021 Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround Tentative Schedule – October 2, 2021:
12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Virtual Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround
7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround In-Person Registration, Alumni House
8 a.m. In-Person Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround: 5K Run/1.5 mile walk
Take a Run with Us Down Memory Lane!
Our in-person race will once again include chip timing technology with live results streamed online and displayed near the finish line. All participants will receive a commemorative Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround moisture wicking/dry fit t-shirt. Shower facilities are available at the WIU Spencer Student Recreation Center with a valid ID. Come home and run/walk with us down memory lane!
Awards will be given to overall male and female winners. Race begins at 8 a.m. at the Alumni House.
Registration two weeks prior to the Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround is $15/person and includes a dry fit t-shirt. When ordering your t-shirt, we would recommend sizing down one size. Registration September 18 and after will be $20/person and includes a dry fit t-shirt. If you register the day of the race, the entry fee is $20/person and a shirts will be available as supplies last.

Fall Colors Nature Hike
2021-10-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Randolph Street Rendezvous
2021-10-07 17:30 | Glenwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
🎤 Featuring Black Velvet
October 7 • Glenwood Park • 5:30pm
FREE live music brought to you by TNT Realty Group

CANCELLED: Driver Safety Course
2021-10-15 08:30 - 17:00 | McDonough Telephone Cooperative, 210 N. Coal St., Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Moonlight Meander
2021-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
October 16 • Lakeview Nature Area • 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for Moonlight Meander, a free festival to celebrate the arrival of autumn 🍁 An evening full of fun family-friendly seasonal activities!
When applicable, social distancing and safe mask wearing are required outdoors. Secure fitting masks are required for all who visit inside the Nature Center. Thank you!

Mississippi Dogfish at the Wine Sellers
2021-10-22 17:30 | The Wine Sellers
Mississippi Dogfish started as fun among friends but is quickly establishing itself as an entertainment tour de force in the roadhouses of the Midwest. Originally put together as a jazz-folk band to play a friend’s music event in 2020, Mississippi Dogfish quickly realized their potential, found a drummer in the alley, and began pursuing a more rock and roll based sound. Mississippi Dogfish will entertain you with an evening of Rock ‘N Roll, Country, and Soul music.

Shawn Griffith: Live at Forgottonia Brewing
2021-10-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Shawn Griffith will be performing in our beer garden! Grab a beer and enjoy the tunes!

Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2021-10-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Veteran’s Park, E University Drive, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Illinois Bats: Facts and Myths
2021-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

History/Non Fiction Book Sale with Jeff Holz Media Collection
2021-10-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Macomb Public Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St., Macomb, 61455, United States
Held in connection with Dickens on the Square, this book sale includes a large selection of audio books and CDs from radio personality Jeff Holz. This media will not be priced, but will be a “free will donation” with proceeds invested in the library.

Fallen Soldiers 5K
2021-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States

Atkinson McCord Cemetery
2021-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Day in Clay Workshops
2021-11-06 | Glenwood Stone Shelter, 1406 N. Randolph, Macom

BBBS Bowl For Kids Sake 2021
2021-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Digger’s College City Bowl
Is Igniting Potentital right up your Alley? If so, sign up today for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake 2020! Start a team, join a team or donate to your favorite bowler! It is one of the best events of the year, you don’t want to miss it!
To start or join a team visit: https://p2p.onecause.com/bowlmacomb

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks
2021-11-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Hanson Field, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
View the South Dakota Coyotes vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks game played on November 06, 2021. Box score, stats, odds, highlights, play-by-play, social & more.

Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone Symposium
2021-11-07 12:00 - 19:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
The School of Music at Western Illinois University is pleased to announce a woodwind festival on November 7, 2021, on the campus of WIU. Open to flutists, clarinetists, and saxophonists of all ages, it will feature masterclasses with internationally renowned soloists and teachers, as well as the faculty of the WIU School of Music.
Thomas Robertello, flute professor at Indiana University, Steve Cohen, clarinet professor at Northwestern University, and Joe Lulloff, saxophone professor at Michigan State University will be the featured artists in an online masterclass with WIU woodwind students. High-School students will be able to compete in a competition, with winners appearing in an in-person masterclass with WIU faculty Professors Suyeon Ko, Eric Ginsberg, and Charlie Chadwell. Those students selected in the competition will attend free of charge.
The conclusion of the day will be an ensemble performance for each of the three instruments: flute choir, clarinet choir, and saxophone ensemble.
For Junior and High-School masterclass competition, please submit a YouTube link of any works by October 15th to Dr. Ko at s-ko@wiu.edu. The winners will be contacted individually no later than October 22nd.
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Schedule
12:00 -12:50pm: Group Warm Up
1:00 – 3:00pm: Online Masterclasses with featured artists
3- 3:30: Break
3:30 – 4:20pm: Competition Winner’s Masterclasses with WIU faculty
4:30 – 5:50pm: Ensemble Rehearsal
6:00pm: Final Concert
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COVID Policy
·Audience members and participants are encouraged to be vaccinated
·Off-campus visitors are encouraged to complete the WIU self-check before arriving at the campus at www.wiu.edu/selfcheck
· Face coverings must be worn by all audience members, at all times
· Audience members will be expected to maintain proper social distancing from others, not in his/her group
All participants are required to submit a Media Release Form to c-chadwell@wiu.edu
For those attending who are under the age of 18, please download and submit the Minor Release Form to c-chadwell@wiu.edu

Faculty Solo Recital — Kenny Lee
2021-11-10 21:00 - 22:00 | COFAC Recital Hall

Backin’ the Blue & Gold Scholarship Dinner & Auction
2021-11-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Lowderman Auction Center, 8550 US Highway 136 , Macomb, IL, United States
Silent and Live Auctions along with a pork chop dinner to raise funds to provide scholarships and other opportunities for the Macomb FFA and Ag Education students. This event is put on by the Macomb FFA Alumni Association and Supporters
