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Oklahoma - Present by MHA
2024-04-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Macomb High School
Macomb High School presents the musical, “Oklahoma!” April 4-6, 2024.

26th Annual Gardener's Day
2024-04-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Love gardening? Can’t wait to get your hands dirty? The 26th Annual Gardener’s Day on April 6, 2024 provides you an opportunity to get excited about the year’s growing season with experts

2nd Annual Second Chance Adult Prom!
2024-04-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Tellers, 408 E Main St., Bushnell
Let’s “Dance Through The Decades” Teller’s would like to present our second annual Second Chance Adult Prom! Enjoy a night of dancing, refreshments, a photo booth, sweet snacks, and more. We will crown a King & Queen before the night is over! We will also be giving out prizes for the best-dressed couple, the best dance moves & more! Where: Tellers / 408 East Main St. / Bushnell, IL Date & Time: April 6th, 2024 / 7:30PM-11PM? Tickets are $30 per couple or $15 for an individual / Must be 21+ to attend the event! Click here to claim tickets now: http://www.wildestdreams.shop/store/p2976/Second_Chance_Adult_Prom_%2F%2F_04.06.24.html#/

Juried Student Exhibition
2024-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design will have their annual Juried Student Exhibition on display April 9 through May 3 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artists will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Awards will be announced and the Juror will speak at 5:00.
Exhibiting Artists:
Rivers Ashton, Brooke Baker, Madison Beck, Molly Borth, Agatha Carbonell Garcia, Alexis Danner-Clark, Ashley Derry, Delaney Egan, Abigail Ehrenberger, Venessa Ellis, Leslie Eutsler, Carolyn Foster, Ashley Garlick, Conor Geigner, Mary Hammond, David Hernandez, Brent Hopkins, Sadiq Jimoh, Grace Lessen, Maggie Long, Francesca Magalang, Bailey McKean, Kieara Morey, Michelle Narvaez, Avery Pearson, Julia Riley, Stephen Tan, Cora Wolford
Juror: Samantha Haring
Samantha Haring is an artist and educator from Des Plaines, Illinois. Haring earned her MFA from Northern Illinois University and her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. They spent a summer in Italy at the International School of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture; it was there that they fully developed their commitment to light, color, and observational painting. Haring was one of the 2015-16 Artists-in-Residence at Manifest Gallery. She teaches drawing and design courses in the School of Design at the University of Cincinnati, and she has been a Resident Instructor at Manifest Drawing Center since 2016. Haring’s work is published in issues #119 and #123 of New American Paintings, as well as in several recent Manifest INDA and INPA publications. They are represented by Gallery 19 in Chicago. Her studio practice is currently based in Cincinnati, where she spends an inordinate amount of time staring at the color of dust.

Author Joel Estes Reads and Discusses his Book, STAND
2024-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | WIU Horrabin Hall Theater, 1 University Circle, Macomb
Author Joel Estes will read and discuss his book, STAND – a middle-grade contemporary fiction novel. Join us for this FREE event! Thursday, April 11 4:00-5:00 PM Horrabin Hall Theater (Room #114) Western Illinois University Macomb IL 61455 Free event parking available in the Horrabin Hall lot (corner of N. Western Avenue and Riverview Drive), and a map is available at https://www.wiu.edu/about/campus-map-web.php Ethan Strong, has been suspended from middle school. But, that’s not his most burning dilemma, so has his best friend, Demarcus Washington. Ethan is white; Demarcus is black and is regularly confronted with discrimination and systemic racism as a young black boy in America. As their relationship evolves, Ethan is forced to come to terms with the question of his own identity and must decide when and how he will stand for his growing consciousness of prejudice, discrimination, and his own privilege.

Kyla Culbertson "Suspended Moments " Reception
2024-04-11 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Kyla Culbertson “Suspended Moments ”
Tempe Arizona artist and WIU alumni, Kyla Culbertson will have her solo exhibition “Suspended Moments” on display March 19 through April 11 at the ANNEX Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00 pm.
Kyla Culbertson is a ceramic artist from Canton, Illinois who is currently residing in Tempe, Arizona. In 2017, she graduated with a BFA in Ceramics from Western Illinois University. In 2019, she was a post-baccalaureate student at the University of Iowa and was awarded Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist. She attended a residency at James May Gallery in Wisconsin. She has exhibited her work regionally and nationally in exhibitions such as Art of Clay National Juried Exhibition in North Carolina, Conroe Art League 4th National International Exhibition in Texas, The Akar Yunomi Invitational in Iowa City, and The Almighty Cup Exhibition in New York City. Culberston completed an MFA in ceramics at Arizona State University in the Fall of 2023.
Admission is free and open to the public.
ANNEX Gallery, Heating Plant Annex
Department of Art and Design
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

Last day: Prairie Egg Hunt
2024-04-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us at 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 is the LAST DAY for our FREE, self-guided outdoor egg hunt event! It is open to visitors from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Don’t miss your chance to find all 8 eggs in the prairie!
Parking is available in the lot near the Nature Center when the main entrance gate is open or to the left/right of the gate when it is closed. Boots and tick repellent spray are recommended. As a reminder, our Nature Center and restrooms are only open during pre-scheduled workshops and programs.

Day in Clay: Spring Bud Vase
2024-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Join us in the studio this month as we create a sweet bud vase that’s perfect for holding a tiny spring bouquet! In this workshop, we’ll combine the pinching and coiling methods of building to form a humble and happy little vase! Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools and brushes, 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: $10.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $12.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is required
Deadline to register: April 11
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!

Molly Borth “Fed Up”
2024-04-16 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Molly Borth “Fed Up”
On View: April 8 – April 17, 2024
Reception: Tuesday, April 16, 4:30-6:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
WIU senior art major Molly Borth will have her solo BFA exhibition, “Fed Up”, on display April 8 through April 17 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Borth is the recipient of the 2024 Mavigliano/Brabec Senior Art Prize.
A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, April 16 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Rage, 2023, silkscreen, 22 x 15 in.

Molly Paccione “Thinking It Trough”
2024-04-18 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Molly Paccione “Thinking It Trough”
On View: April 16 – April 25, 2024
Reception: Thursday, April 18, 4:30-6:00
ANNEX Gallery
Heating Plant Annex
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
WIU senior art major Molly Paccione will have a solo exhibition, “Thinking It Through”, on display April 16 through April 25 at the ANNEX Gallery in the Heating Plant Annex.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, April 18 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Entwined, watercolor and graphite, 18 x 26 in.

Lakeview Nature Center Volunteer Opportunity
2024-04-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Volunteer and Help us make the Lakeview Nature Center event lovelier this Spring.

Fish Days at Farm King!
2024-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Farm King, Macomb
We will be receiving your fish orders from local fishery Nemo Bait and Fisheries! Orders must be submitted to your store pick-up location at least two days in advance of delivery date (14 Days prior if ordering Grass Carp at Macomb or Canton). The day of fish pickup you must bring large garbage cans or stock tanks with fresh pond or lake water. Be sure not to use tap water or city water, as the chlorine will kill the fish. Five gallon buckets may be used on small Catfish, Bass or Bluegill at the rate of 25-35 fish per bucket. When you get the fish to their final destination, it is best to acclimate the fish to your pond temperature slowly rather than dumping them in. Float the bucket or garbage can in the pond and mix the water slowly for the next few minutes before releasing your fish. The fish need to be stocked in your pond as soon as possible after they are picked up. The longer the fish are in a non-oxygenated container the more death loss will occur.

Earth Day Farm Fundraiser
2024-04-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Creek Alpacas
Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sat., April 20th from 1pm-5pm for a fun afternoon celebrating nature, the Earth, alpacas, and art! Take a hike around the pond, go fishing, collect rocks & sticks, paint rocks, build a fairy hut, play in the sand, feed the alpacas, and more! Bring a cooler and have an alpaca picnic. It’s a day to have fun around the farm and immerse yourself in nature and art. The farm store will be open in the red shelter if you need any alpaca products. Hickry Ridge Homestead will be coming out with all her fiber goodies, and spinning yarn with her angora rabbit. She’ll have drop spindles for sale too, and can even show you how to use one.
Tickets are $40 per vehicle and limited to 20 vehicles. You must purchase a ticket ahead of time to attend. https://square.link/u/x3q4Fr9W
Carpool to save money, gas, and emit less emissions. Bring your own food & drinks. No pets, no smoking, no chasing the alpacas. Price of ticket includes admission for everyone in your vehicle, a cup of grain for each person to feed the alpacas with, and free access to the painting rocks station & build your own fairy hut station. Please note, it’s your job to find the materials in nature to build with (sticks, rocks, leaves, feathers, whatever your heart fancies), we’ll have glue guns, twine, yarn, a small drill, and other things to help you build with. A handicap accessible port-a-potty will be available.
This fun Earth Day event is also a fundraiser for our farm to repair Sunny Beach after the drought last year, and to run rural water to our alpaca barns since our well pump broke. I’m currently hauling 64 gallons of water daily from our house to the barn for all the alpacas.

Grace Lessen solo BFA exhibition "Whimsical Observations"
2024-04-23 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU senior art major Grace Lessen will have her solo BFA exhibition, “Whimsical Observations”, on display April 22 through April 29 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, April 23 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
Parking will be allowed near the Gallery starting at 4:00.
image: Happiness, 2024, mixed media, 17 x 23 in.

Post 6 Big Band
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
MARK YOUR CALENDAR American Legion Post 6 Big Band New Season Beginning Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Bring 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 December) August—April. Admission is free, but there will be a free-will donation to help in the completion of a Jeff Holtz Scholarship, and to support the band. Cold Drinks Available for Purchase 221 East Washington Street Macomb, IL

Bubbling Garden Fountain
2024-04-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-02 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 a garden fountain equipped with a solar pump that provides water for wildlife and adds calming sounds to your favorite green space. Within this three week hand building course, we will employ slab building and additive sculptural elements to create a beautiful fountain! We hope you’ll join us 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 solar pump, 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
Registration is required
Deadline to register: April 24
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!

Western Illinois University Campus Tour
2024-04-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
All youth from 9th – 12th grades are welcome to join us on a FREE campus tour of Western Illinois University on Friday, April 27, 2024. This is an overnight tour.

#MAKEWESTERNGREATAGAIN
2024-04-26 21:00 | The Forum/Two Dogs
MAF Teeski performing live April 26th 2024 at The Forum/Two Dogs!!

Nature Makers: Spring Sky Watercolor
2024-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we paint a miniature spring sky on watercolor paper! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps and basic watercolor painting techniques as we capture a range of luminous colors. When complete, this project will be a beautiful homage to spring! 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 required
Deadline to register: April 25
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!

Home School
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Create Art Studio for Kids, 133 S Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Students will explore all aspects of art while creating projects in areas that interest them. They can paint, draw , explore 3D projects or basic printmaking skills.

Rocky's Great Leatherneck Block Party
2024-05-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Western Illinois University Union
Are you ready to celebrate another great semester? Western Illinois University will host the third annual Rocky’s Great Leatherneck Block Party from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 behind the University Union. This event is open free for all WIU students. This event will have free food and drinks along with a ton of activities like a dunk tank with campus “celebrities!” Additionally, treats like the Kona Ice Shack, games, giveaways and music will be available to all attendees. This effort is to provide an opportunity for all to gather and celebrate a great end of the semester. “Rocky’s Great Leatherneck Campus Block Party has steadily grown to one of the largest capstone events for the campus community,” WIU University Union Director Ashley Katz said. “Our goal is to bring as many campus entities as possible together to facilitate this large event. Students, staff and faculty all look forward to this annual event and I have no doubt this year will not disappoint. Mark your calendars for May 1st!” For more information on the event, contact Katz at ae-katz@wiu.edu.

Tiny Dances
2024-05-01 19:00 | WIU Department of Theatre & Dance
Solo dances choreographed to fit a 5’ x 5’ space. Presented by the WIU Theatre & Dance Composition Class. Entry by donation; pay what you can.

WestFest 2024
2024-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Western Illinois University Grand Ballroom
The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will host WestFest 2024 Wednesday, May 1 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment will include headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana Springsteen. Kent started his music career early, taking the stage at age 11 as the lead singer for a touring Western Swing band. Kent hit early milestones opening for Roy Clark and The Oak Ridge Boys. In 2020, Kent released his “From the West” LP, which garnered 3.5+ million aggregate streams and set the stage for his next chapter. His song “Gold” and fan favorite “Ain’t My Day has nearly 15 million streams combined. In December of 2021, Corey released his sophomore album, ’21, to an overwhelmingly positive reception and landed on multiple playlists across streaming platforms with his single “There’s Always Next Year.” Both were released via Combustion Music. On March 4, 2022, Corey released his smash hit single “Wild As Her” and signed his deal with Sony Music Nashville and their RCA Nashville Imprint. Now, touring on the road with over 100 shows a year, he has made his way into the country music scene. Springsteen is a 21-year-old emerging artist focused on storytelling. After learning to play guitar at seven, the Virginia Beach native began penning her songs at nine and soon started trekking to Nashville to co-write with industry heavyweights. In the tradition of powerhouse female Country stars, she grew up, she wrote the EP History of Breaking Up (part one) and now part two dropping soon. The song has surpassed 51 million streams and more than 5,000 playlists. She is touring heavily with performances at Faster Horses, TidalWave, CMA Fest and many more. The cost for attendance, a student is $10 and general admission is $20. Concert sponsors include the University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wiuwestfest.com. For WIU WestFest on social media at wiu_uub and bca_wiu on Instagram.

Rivers Ashton solo BFA exhibition "To Be Changed"
2024-05-02 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU senior art major Rivers Ashton will have her solo BFA exhibition, “To Be Changed”, on display May 2 through May 10 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, May 2 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Summer Self, 2023, acrylic, pastel, charcoal , 22 x 15 in.
Parking will be allowed around the gallery starting at 4:00.
For more information about the Gallery, visit wiu.edu/artgallery.

“First Fridays” at Lakeview Nature Center
2024-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
We’re so excited to announce a new opportunity for curious naturalists of all ages this autumn at Lakeview Nature Area and Center! ⁣
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Each first Friday of the month the Nature Center will be open from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm! During these open 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! ⁣
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We can’t wait to see you in the prairie and the Nature Center!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-05-03 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!
Pre-registration is required to participate.
3 ways to Register :
💻Follow the Link tinyurl.com/mpdregister
📞Call 309-833-4562
📋or stop by the park office to register in person!
***Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.
