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Big Brothers Big Sisters Plant Sale 2023
2023-05-10 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Fortress Bank, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Spring is in the air and the BBBS Plant Sale has all your flower needs! All proceeds support youth mentoring in McDonough and Warren County through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Pre-Order is open now through April 24th! Order your flowers online or download the paper form from the website and have them delivered right to your door! visit https://plantsale.org to order today! Retail: Wednesday, May 10: 1 p.m. -7pm Thursday, May 11: 8am-7pm Friday, May 12: 8am-7pm Saturday, May 13: 8am-6pm (while supplies last)

Performing Arts Society Annual Gala
2023-05-06 17:30 - 23:30 | WIU Grand Ballroom
Tickets Individuals – $85 Corporate tables – $800 (Table of 8 at $100/person) Includes two bottles of wine, signage on table, and verbal recognition at the event. For more information call Dana Moon, College of Fine Arts & Communication at (309) 298-2583 or email DM-Moon@wiu.edu

Studio Ceramics Course: Spring Snack Plates
2023-05-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Tatiana Ward - New Beginnings
2023-05-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Western Illinois University Art Gallery, 1 University Cir, Macomb, IL, 61455
WIU senior art major Tatiana Ward will have her solo exhibition, “New Beginnings”, on display April 25 through May 12, 2023 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Ward is the recipient of the 2023 Mavigliano/Brabec Senior Art Prize.

A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, May 4 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Dan Eilers - Live
2023-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Dan sings and finger-picks many genres of music including folk, Americana, country, and blues.

Pete Tarantola Interagency Council Conference
2023-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Earth Day Volunteer Opportunity
2023-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

The Ex-Bombers
2023-04-15 20:00 - 23:30 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
The Ex-Bombers are a psychedelic blues duo consisting of an 8-string bass & drums performing their take on an eclectic range of cover songs and original music. http://www.theexbombers.com/

Studio Ceramics Course: Speckled Clay Nesting Sets
2023-04-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

An Evening With America's Premiere Ornithologist Robert Ridgway
2023-04-11 18:30 | WIU University Union Sandburg Theater, WIU Campus, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Western Horn Festival
2023-04-08 09:00 - 16:00 | COFAC Recital Hall
The Western Illinois University Horn Studio is made up of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Business, and more! Under the direction of Dr. Jena Gardner each student takes individual lessons, participates in a weekly seminar class, and performs in the WIU large ensembles. School of music concert dates can be found here.
In addition to lessons and ensembles, the horn studio hosts the highest calibre guest artists throughout the year and at the annual Horn Festival. All students have the opportunity to work with world-renowned guest artists.

Foos For Families
2023-04-02 14:00 - 19:00 | WIU Rec Center

Prairie Egg Hunt
2023-04-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

25th Annual Gardener's Day
2023-04-01 08:30 - 14:30 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The 25th Annual Gardener’s Day, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and McDonough County Master Gardeners, will be Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb, Illinois. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. with our first speakers beginning at 9:00 a.m. We are proud to offer this one day program for all levels of gardening interest and experience. COST: $35 – Early-bird Registration – register by March 6th – lunch included $40 – Registration Fee- register after March 6th – lunch included $25 – Half-day Registration – attend 2 sessions in AM or 2 sessions in PM – lunch NOT included Registration Includes: Attendance at educational sessions, lunch, access to vendor displays, and a chance to win a door prize. Seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is March 24. To see a full description of educational sessions and to register visit: go.illinois.edu/GardenersDay2023 Questions? Call the McDonough County Extension Office at (309) 837-3939.

Macomb Assembly Weekend Bible School - Pets Unleashed
2023-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Macomb
Macomb Assembly Church welcomes all children ages 4 through going into 6th grade to VBS Pets Unleashed – Macomb Assembly Weekend! We will launch on a mission to grow closer to God through music, Bible stories, games, crafts, and the relationships we create throughout the week. Come join us in this faith filled and fun week!
Please pre-register your child and RSVP to this free event at https://www.macombassembly.org/

Spring Sip & Shop
2023-03-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Lake Hill Winery
Come out to Lake Hill Winery in Carthage, IL on Sat., March 25th from 12pm-4pm for the Spring Sip & Shop. Enjoy shopping with several small businesses in one location while you sip local wine and listen to live music. Have a pizza or partake in a delicious Charcuterie board with the works while you’re here. Find unique, one of a kind gifts, and have loads of fun! Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!

13th Annual Power of the Purse
2023-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | McDonough County United Way
We can’t wait to see you at the 13th Annual Power of the Purse!! Join us for the Silent Auction on Friday, March 24 from 5-7pm- we will feature a Silent Auction of great packages, our famous Punch Board, the Petite Power of the Purse (for the little purse lover in your life), and a preview of the Live Auction Bags!
Then, get your gals together for the VIP Live Auction and Online Event on Saturday, March 25 from 6-9pm! This event has sold out the last two years, so be sure to get your table reserved early!! Tickets will go on sale February 15th!

Liz Bentley @ Macomb Elks Lodge
2023-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Macomb Elks Lodge, 401 Deer Rd, Macomb, IL

Music Trivia Fundraiser: Dropping Beats for BBBS & VFW
2023-03-11 19:00 - 23:30 | Macomb VFW Post 1921, 1200 E. Jefferson St, Macomb
It’s been a few years, but Music Trivia is back! Dan’s DJ & Karaoke will be dropping beats for BBBS and the Macomb VFW Post 1921 on Saturday, March 11th! Tickets are $20/ per person or $150 for a team of 8. With purchase of a ticket, you can redeem one drink from bar, enjoy snacks and beverages throughout the night. Cash bar and signature drinks will be available for purchase during the event. Space is limited so don’t wait on it. Awesome prizes for the winning team, including over $300 worth of gift certificates and items from local restaurants and businesses. Call office at 309-837-5437 or email sbaca@bbbs-mv.org to reserve your table. You can also pick up tickets at the VFW -1200 E Jefferson right here in Macomb! You cannot have a better night out in Macomb for $20, all while supporting local youth and our veterans!

Western IL Fiber Fest
2023-03-11 12:00 - 17:00 | McDonough County 4-H Center
Join us Sat., March 11th from 12pm-5pm at the McDonough County 4-H Center for the 1st ever Western IL Fiber Fest! Fiber demonstrations, sales, and activities will be going on throughout the day. Meet fiber farmers and fiber artists, learn about the different animals that produce fiber, and all the different things you can create with it. Raw fiber, carded fiber, batt blends, roving, hand-spun yarns, hand-dyed yarns, felting supplies, felted items & art, crocheted items, knit items, woven items, and much more!
Free admission. Phoenix Food Shack will be serving lunch so come hungry! Stay tuned for list of vendors. We’re hoping Lake Hill Winery can join us for wine tasting too.
Fiber Demonstrations (so far, might be more):
Spinning with an E-Spinner (electric spinning wheel)
Spinning with a traditional spinning wheel
Spinning with a drop spindle
Needle Felting
Fiber Activities (so far, might be more):
Bird Nesting Balls – all ages – $8 – fill an iron orb with alpaca fiber and tie a piece of bale twine to the top. When you get home, hang it from your favorite tree and watch the birds stop by to pick up nesting material for their nests!
Make a Felted Picture – ages 10 & up – $10 – use natural fibers to create your own felted masterpiece! You’ll learn the basics of needle felting and use a barbed felting needle to “poke” fiber into a 6×6 piece of alpaca felt to design your own picture. It’s like painting, but with fiber and a needle instead of paint and a paintbrush!

If interested in being a vendor, please email: zeesbox@hotmail.com

42nd Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, & Fossil Show
2023-03-11 10:00 - 18:00 | WIU Union Ballroom
Brought to you by the Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. Dealers. Displays. Demonstrations. Hourly Programs. Silent Auction. Kids Activities & Spin-N-Win. Hourly Door Prizes. Quartz, Amethyst, Agates

Chris Madsen to Perform on Our Front Porch
2023-03-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University School of Music, is pleased to welcome musician Chris Madsen on Friday, March 10th, as part of the monthly Jazz series being offered at the Museum. The doors and cash bar open at 4:30 with music at 5:15 and 6:15 pm. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.
Saxophone player, Chris Madsen is the third visiting musician in the series designed by WIU Music Professor, Whitney Ashe, to connect WIU music majors with professional musicians. Madsen will join the ranks of other world-class musicians to perform at the Museum with the HAT Trio, a group made up of WIU jazz faculty members Matt Hughes on bass, George Turner on guitar, and Whitney Ashe on piano. A review by Carlo Wolfe, for Downbeat Magazine, writes “Chris Madsen’s compositions delve into balladry, the blues, and a modernism that edges on the abstract—but remains accessible.”
This year’s series concludes with Wayne Coniglio on April 14th. The series will return with a new roster of visiting musicians in September 2023. Check the Museum’s website for dates for the 2023-24 season of LIVE Jazz performances.
Local support for the series is provided by the Performing Arts Society. Additional support is provided by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. For more information, call the Museum at 309.837.2750, text 309.837.2613, or email info@wimuseum.org. More details can be found on our website and social media channels.

Casino Night Fundraiser: New Animal Shelter Building Campaign
2023-03-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Macomb Dining Company, 127 E Carroll St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Fundraiser for the new animal shelter building campaign. Tickets are $50 and includes all of your gambling chips, a fabulous charcuterie spread, live music and more! Registration opens February 1, 2023.

Day in Clay Workshop
2023-03-04 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

ADFPF Powerlifting Single Event Nationals 2023
2023-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | WIU Brophy Hall, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
First BIG ADFPF meet of the year🏆 the ADFPF Single Event Nationals which will be held at Western Illinois University’s Brophy Hall in Macomb IL. More information can be found under the adfpf.net event calendar. Must sign up before the February 27th deadline. You can find the even registration under events at adfpf.net or https://form.jotform.com/230047390698058

WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo
2023-03-04 | Western Hall
Join us for the 51st WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo!

Wednesday Wine Run/Walk
2023-03-01 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!

Noticing Nature
2023-02-24 15:30 - 16:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Nature Makers Workshop
2023-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
