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Shawn Griffith: Live at Forgottonia Brewing
2021-10-22 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Macomb VFW Holiday Treasures & More!
2021-11-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Macomb VFW Post 1921, 1200 E. Jefferson St, Macomb

Woodland Wonders Nature Hike
2021-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Nature Makers Workshop
2021-11-13 12:30 - 13:30, 2022-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Chili Supper 🌶
2021-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States

Shop, Sip & Socialize
2021-11-17 17:00 - 20:30 | The Forum/Two Dogs
Welcome to our first Shop, Sip & Socialize Event
This event will be held at the Forum in Macomb, IL
on Wednesday, November 17th from 5pm – 8:30pm.

This is a {Ticketed Event} which means you MUST have a ticket to enter!
> We will have TWO types of tickets (VIP & General Admission), which will be available for purchase in LIMITED QUANTITIES
> Tickets will launch online on OCTOBER 1st

>>> VIPs ::: $50 each + your VIP ticket grants you early bird shopping from 5-6pm; which means VIPs get to be the first to shop all the boutiques! VIPs will receive a {Swaggy Swag Bag} that retails for $70, (ALLL of our boutiques have contributed items to make these swag bags extra swaggy) Plus, each swag bag will also contain a drink ticket, so you can enjoy a cocktail on us!
>>> General Admission ::: $25 each + this grants you access into the event at 6pm, where you will still be able to shop ALL of our amazing vendors, sip on a drink or two, socialize with your besties while munching on some delicious hors d’oeuvres, all while listening to and enjoying some LIVE MUSIC by a local favorite; Duke!

We have a feeling that both tickets are DEFINITELY going to sell out as we have a LIMITED number of both VIP and General Admission Tickets available. Tickets will launch on Friday, October 1st. Direct link to come, but we suggest following the Facebook page and Facebook event to be notified and reminded when tickets go live!

Free Food Pantry
2021-11-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

WIU Symphony Orchestra Masterworks No. 2 — Kenny Lee
2021-11-18 21:00 - 22:00 | COFAC Recital Hall

Noticing Nature
2021-11-19 15:30 - 16:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd , Macomb, IL

Macomb - McDonough County Gun Bash
2021-11-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Gold Hills Golf Course
contact IL0033@ducks.org for more info

Dickens on the Square - A Magical Holiday
2021-12-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The 27TH annual Dickens on the Square will be held Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th in historic downtown Macomb. City officials have met with the McDonough County Health Department for guidance in making this year’s event safe and successful. Complete with all of your favorites, including horse-drawn trolley rides, living windows, festival of trees, children’s shopping mall, Santa visits, strolling carolers, Victorian characters and much more! This year’s event will also feature live reindeer sleigh rides for children, and a holiday light show in Chandler Park. All CDC guidelines will be followed.
Please Check back with more updated information here.

Friends of the Library Special Books & Media Sale
2021-12-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Macomb Public Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St., Macomb, 61455, United States
Held in conjunction with Dickens on the Square, this sale includes good conditioned History, Non Fiction, Media and Oversized Books. There will also be a large selection of audio books and CDs from WIUM radio personality Jeff Holt’s collection with no prices, but as a “free will donation.” Proceeds are invested into the public library.

North Pole Village
2021-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 15!! Introducing the North Pole Village, sponsored by Cory Clem, Edward Jones! This family event immerses children in the fun and magic of the North Pole. Families will travel throughout our village, stopping at the Mail Room to write a letter to Santa, the Library, where they will enjoy a special Christmas book, read by a surprise guest reader, and then select their own book to take home. The Stables will provide a Make-Your-Own Reindeer mix- to help guide Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Continue through the Village to the Workshop, where they will make a special ornament for the tree, stop at the Bakery to frost a special cookie (you can freeze for Santa or enjoy right away!), and wrap up your travels with a visit to Santa! Lots of fun photo opportunities throughout! Funds raised at this event will support the McDonough County United Way’s Imagination Book Club- providing books to children in our community who most need them! Tickets $15 per participating child.
https://m-partners.facebook.com/events/904279840208440

Festival of Choirs
2021-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Paul Church, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Tickets Now On Sale!
The Annual Holiday Festival of Choirs, featuring performances for the Macomb and
WIU community will present two performances of beautiful and inspirational holiday
themed choral and instrumental music. The concert features Western Illinois School of
Music ensembles and many special guests from the WIU, Macomb, and surrounding communities.
Audience members will join us in a carol sing-along including our traditional singing of
“Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. Both performances are on Saturday, December
4 with a matinee concert at 2pm and evening concert at 7:30pm located at St. Paul
Church in downtown Macomb.
This concert usually sells out so be sure to purchase your tickets early!
The Two Performances, will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2pm and 7:30pm at the St.
Paul Church, Macomb.
Ticket Price: $10.00 (General admission only) WIU Student Free with ID (One ticket per ID
only)
Tickets are on sale starting Nov. 2, 2021 and may be purchased at the Hainline Theatre Box Office, 309.298.2900.
The Hainline Theatre Box Office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 5:00p and Tuesdays from noon to 3:00p.
Remaining tickets will be sold at the door if the performances are not sold out.
Tickets sold at the door are available for purchase by check or cash only!
Students must show their ID AND ticket for admittance to the performance.
To ensure a quality listening experience for our audience we advise that children 6 and under not attend this concert.
Get your tickets soon as these performances are often sold out!
Featuring School of Music, Macomb, & Surrounding Community Ensembles.

Macomb Farmers Market
2021-12-18 09:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Post 6, 221 E. Washington Street, Macomb, United States
Farmers Market held inside the Macomb American Legion Post 6. Shop for unique items.

Day in Clay Workshop
2022-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Music Trivia
2022-02-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Macomb VFW Post 1921, 1200 E. Jefferson St, Macomb
