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Crimes of the Heart
2020-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
Meet the Magrath sisters, Mississippi’s most notorious trio – there’s Babe, a senator’s wife accused of shooting her husband; Meg, a nightclub singer just back from the sanatorium; and Lenny, the oldest sister and charter member of the Lonely Hearts Club of the South. Blending jubilation, mystery, and heartache, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a rollicking and touching journey through the heart of the south.

Lakeview Nature Workshop
2020-02-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Soup Luncheon
2020-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Good Hope United Methodist Church, 300 West Main St., Good Hope, IL, 61438, United States

Western Illinois Museum Film Series
2020-02-07 19:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Pancake Breakfast
2020-02-01 07:00 - 12:00 | West Prairie High School

Inclusion Presentation
2020-01-29 18:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Dinner and Trivia Night
2020-01-25 17:00 | Lake Hill Winery, 1822 East Co Road 1540, Carthage, IL, United States

Winter Birding Basics
2020-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Fish Fry
2020-01-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Carthage Eagles Club

Spaghetti Dinner
2020-01-24 17:00 | West Prairie High School

Chelsey Henderson Benefit
2020-01-18 17:00 - 23:00 | Gold HIll Golf Course

Free Food Pantry
2019-12-19 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.

Winter Woodland Wonders Nature Hike
2019-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

WITMA - Western Illinois Traditional Music Association
2019-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States
The public is invited to join the Western Illinois Traditional Music Association on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. at the Macomb First Presbyterian Church for their monthly acoustic bluegrass jam.

Visit the Western Illinois Traditional Music Association Facebook page to learn more.

Repeal Party at The Blind Swine
2019-12-13 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
SAVE-the-DATE
Repeal Party at The Blind Swine with musical guest The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League
On December 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the 21st Amendment was ratified bringing an end to the nationwide prohibition of alcohol. To mark the occasion, we’re bringing The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League back for a special Repeal Party on Friday, December 13th at The Blind Swine Speakeasy. Mark your calendars, you’re not going to what to miss this one.

WIU Graduation
2019-12-13 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
Friday, December 13, 2019

3:45 p.m. – Army ROTC Commissioning, Brattain Lounge, University Union, Macomb
5:30 p.m. – Honors Convocation, Western Hall, Macomb

Saturday, December 14, 2019

9:30 a.m. — Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony #1, Western Hall, Macomb

College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business and Technology
General Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs

1:00 p.m. — Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony #2, Western Hall, Macomb

College of Education and Human Services
College of Fine Arts & Communication

Holiday Festival of Choirs at St. Paul Catholic Church
2019-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | COFAC Recital Hall
All concerts FREE and open to the public, at 7:30 PM in the COFAC Recital Hall, unless otherwise indicated.
For moe information, call 309-298-1544 or visit wiu.edu/music.

Christmas Light Parade
2019-12-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Bushnell, IL
Nothing will put you in the holiday spirit quite like the Christmas Lights Parade in Bushnell, IL.
This annual event consists of scores of vehicles, intricately and painstakingly dressed in festive seasonal decorations and yuletide lighting, as they slalom their way through the village streets while thrilled throngs line the curbs and children squeal in delight.
If ever there was a wonderland of winter, the Bushnell Christmas Lights Parade epitomizes just that.

Macomb High Brass and Wind Ensemble
2019-12-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
There is no better way to lift your spirits than with music. Under the direction of Doug Mattsey, our young talented musicians will perform a selection of holiday favorites.

A Victorian Tea
2019-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Old Bailey House, 100 South Campbell Street, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Enjoy a delightful experience during the 25th Dickens on the Square-A Magical Holiday

Art in Nature Painting Class
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2019-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Macomb Public Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St., Macomb, 61455, United States
This Book Sale will feature Non Fiction which includes History/Biography, Religion, Wellness, Cookbooks, etc. as well as Children/Youth Books, and Media. Books are in good condition and are arranged by general subject areas. Proceeds are reinvested in the public library.

Vendor Blender
2019-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | West Prarie North Elementary Gym

Christmas at the Barn/Lewis Barn
2019-12-07 09:00 - 14:00 | The Lewis Barn, 14241 N 1800th Rd, Good Hope, IL

St. Paul Cookie Walk
2019-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Taylor’s Hall, 121 S. Randolph Street, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Letters to Santa
2019-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Take a historic twist on your letter to Santa. Use an old-fashion quill pen and parchment paper to let Santa know what you want for Christmas this year. This all-age activity is family-friendly and museum volunteers will be on hand to help –even adding some sealing wax! Drop your letter in Santa’s special mailbox on your way to the other Dickens on the Square events.

Dickens on the Square-A Magical Holiday
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:30 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This annual holiday festival in Macomb’s Historic Downtown presents the perfect opportunity to slow down, take a step back in time and experience the nostalgic charm the Christmas season brings in a small town. Join this magical holiday festival featuring colorful characters, food, music, Clydesdale drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, the Festival of Trees and of course the ol’ boy himself, Santa Claus.
Sign up for the Santa Zephyr Express and experience an enchanting train ride with Santa and his helpers as Amtrak’s Illinois Zephyr car is transformed into a magical place that takes you from Quincy to experience Dickens Christmas On The Square: A Magical Holiday in downtown Macomb, IL
Book your overnight package and have breakfast with Santa and his friends!

Festival of Trees
2019-12-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Macomb Arts Center
Will be held at the Macomb Arts Center in which there will be a $3 admission fee and its free to children 10 & under.
The event is open to the community and will include exquisite holiday trees, entertainment, “I Spy” game, “People’s Choice” tree award, upside-down tree, and a $200 cash raffle.
Funds raised benefit the Dolores Kator Switzer Women’s Center at MDH. For more information call (309)836-1757 or email bkmoore@mdh.org.

Hallmark Gift of Memories Ornament Event
2019-12-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Nostalgia, 129 N Randolph, Macomb, IL, 61455-0248, United States

Winter DanceWorks Concert
2019-12-05 19:30 | WIU Hainline Theater
Western Illinois University’s annual Winter DanceWorks Concert will offer an evening of dance, choreographed by students and instructors in University Dance Theatre (UDT). Each performance will incorporate a variety of dance styles, including modern/contemporary, jazz, Afro-modern and ballet.
The concert will take place on December 5 – 7 at 7:30pm and December 8 at 2:00pm in the Hainline Theatre.
