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CASINO NIGHT - Humane Society of McDonough County
2025-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Park Place
Have you purchased your tickets for the Humane Society of McDonough County CASINO NIGHT on March 1, 2025. All funds raised go towards the construction of a new animal shelter for McDonough County. We’re rolling out important details about this year’s event on our Facebook page!

Nature Makers: Felted Forsythia Branch
2025-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we transform a collection of simple twigs and wool roving into a beautifully felted set of budding forsythia branches! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we learn how to needle felt simple bud shapes and attach them to our twigs. This project promises to be one you can enjoy all year long! 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 requiredDeadline to register: February 27th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Pam Tillis - Live In Concert
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage, IL
As the daughter of Country Music Royalty, Pam Tillis was determined from a young age to find her own way in music as a singer and songwriter. Pam’s 1991 album “Put Yourself In My Place” yielded 2 number ones, 2 top five singles, and one top twenty hits and in its first year the album was certified gold. Tillis followed with 3 platinum albums on Arista Records’ “Homeward Looking Angel” in 1992, “Sweethearts Dance” in 1994 and an Arista “Greatest Hits” in 1997. Tillis achieved 6 number 1 songs during this time including “Shake the Sugar Tree”, “Mi Vida Loca”, “When You Walk In The Room”, “In Between Dances” “Don’t Tell Me What To Do” and “Maybe It Was Memphis” while 14 of Pam’s other singles landed in the top ten and top twenty.Don’t miss Pam with her trio for one night only!

Jan Clough Solo Exhibition "Looking and Thinking"
2025-02-25 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Jan Clough “Looking and Thinking”
On View: February 25 – April 4, 2025
Reception: Tuesday, February 25, 4:30-6:00 pm
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

Retired Western Illinois University Art Professor, Jan Clough, will have her solo exhibition, “Looking and Thinking”, on display February 25 through April 4 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, February 25, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00 pm.
Jan Clough was a Professor of Art at Western Illinois University. She came to WIU in 1991 after earning an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a BFA degree from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. At WIU, she taught all levels of Drawing and served as the Academic Advisor to graphic design/studio art majors in the Department of Art & Design. She retired from WIU in August 2024. Jan continues to work and exhibit in a variety of two-dimensional media. Her drawings have earned awards and recognition in many regional and national exhibitions and are included in private and public collections. Jan is a native of Burlington, Iowa.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4:00 pm.

Noticing Nature
2025-02-21 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!
Fee: Free

Maximum of 18 participants

*Pre-registration is required. Please register (your child/children only) by February 19th to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

David Linneweh Solo Exhibition "Veneer"
2025-02-13 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Chicago artist, David Linneweh, will have his solo exhibition, “Veneer”, on display February 13 through March 7 at the Western Illinois University ANNEX Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, February 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm.
David is an artist and educator who lives in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area and is director of the Studio Break Gallery and Studio Break Podcast. David’s paintings have largely explored the landscape and architecture within the suburbs of contemporary America. He received his MFA in painting from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in (07′) and his BFA from Illinois State University in (02′). Solo exhibitions include: Open House, Studio Break Gallery, West Chicago, IL (22’); Pembroke, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH (18’); An Uncertain Nostalgia, RACA Gallery, Mankato, MN (18’); The Perkinson Art Gallery, Decatur, IL (16’); Diminished Landscape, Blanden Art Museum, Fort Dodge, IA (15’); & Scavenged Landscapes, The Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL, (12′). Group Exhibitions: Pathways, McLean County Arts Center, Bloomington IL (21’); Peripheries, Heartbreaker Gallery, Peoria, IL (19’); 21 & Counting, The Painting Center, New York, NY (14’); Country Living, The Samek Art Museum at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA (14’); & The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, Davie, FL, (13′). Residences: Centraltrak Artist Residency, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX; Osage Arts Community, Belle, MO; The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Nebraska City, NE; Vermont Studio Center (Full Fellowship), Johnson, VT; and Jentel, Banner, WY. His work has been published in Create Magazine IX (18’) and New American Paintings (11′,07′, 05′, 03′).
Admission is free and open to the public.

53rd Annual WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo
2025-02-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Western Hall
Date: February 8 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Venue: Western Hall
Date: February 9 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Western Hall

Day in Clay: Mushroom Heart Dish
2025-02-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
This month we’ll celebrate love with a mushroom heart dish workshop! Together, we’ll transform a flat slab of clay into a mushroom shaped dish with raised hearts added to its red cap. This project promises to be one that will make you smile all year!
Workshop is open to all ages and all skill levels. We request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled. Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools, and a bisque and glaze kiln firing.
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call our office at 309-833-4562 no later than the Thursday before each workshop. See you in the studio!

Workshop Cost: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

Basia Krol Solo Exhibition: "Wherever I May Roam"
2025-02-04 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Galesburg artist, Basia Krol, will have her solo exhibition, “Wherever I May Roam”, on display February 4 through March 21 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.

A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, February 4, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00 pm.
Barbara “Basia” Krol was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland. She studied painting and printmaking at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and traveled through Europe to study old masters in major collections. She received her Masters Degree in Studio Art from Warsaw Academy of Fine Art in 2000. Following several Artist in Residency programs in the US, Krol moved to Chicago in 2004 and then downstate to Galesburg IL in 2011, to raise a family. Since the pandemic Krol has been painting almost exclusively landscapes based on native and restored habitats of the Midwest. She paints in oil on canvas as she considers that tradition the knowledge of our ancestors. Her paintings are loosely realistic but abstract upon closer inspection. She enjoys moving her body through spacetime both hiking and dancing while she paints. The painting is finished in meditative and calligraphy details with the intention of transporting the viewer to metaphysical place they don’t know they miss.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4:00 pm.

Nature Makers: Nature Love Tote
2025-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we collaborate with nature and brilliant color to create a printed bag full of love! Using a cotton bag as our canvas, we’ll walk through a series of simple steps and end up with a beautiful bag perfect for storing your favorite books or seasonal treats! 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 requiredDeadline to register: January 30th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Stitchin' Time
2025-02-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb

Birds, Brunch & Beverages Bus Tour
2025-02-01 08:00 - 16:30 | Prairie Land Conservancy
Prairie Land Conservancy prepares to host a bus tour focused on conservation history and birding! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to visit one of Aldo Leopold’s childhood homes with a guided tour led by Leopold Landscape Alliance. Afterwards, lunch will be served at The Som followed by the beginning of the birding part of the tour. Bird expert Brian “Fox” Ellis will assist with identification along the several stops along the Mississippi River. There will also be time to explore the savory, brewed options at Green Frog Distillery (cash bar). You can purchase your $75 tickets online at the link below. You may also mail in or stop by the office at 321 W University Drive in Macomb to drop off a check along with your contact information. ***Attention local college students! We have scholarships for students interested in attending this event. Your ticket would be completely comped. Email our Program Coordinator at pc@prairehillsrcd.org if you would like to attend this event.

Damon McArthur solo exhibition, "Works on Paper"
2025-01-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Western Illinois University Art Gallery, 1 University Cir, Macomb, IL, 61455
Western Illinois University Professor of Art, Damon McArthur will have his solo exhibition, “Works on Paper”, on display January 15 through February 14 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.

A reception for the artist will be held Wednesday, January 29, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm.
Damon McArthur received his undergraduate education from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and his graduate degree from American University. He is a two-dimensional artist who works mainly with paper, watercolor, and assorted drawing materials. His work has been shown internationally and has received several awards. McArthur also makes single-panel cartoons for clients including the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review. McArthur is a professor in the department of art and design at Western Illinois University where he has taught for 21 years. His current bodies of work explore the expressive possibilities of figuration in drawing and painting.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4:00 pm.

WIU Professor of Art, Damon McArthur Solo Exhibition, "Works on Paper"
2025-01-21 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Western Illinois University Professor of Art, Damon McArthur will have his solo exhibition, “Works on Paper”, on display January 15 through February 14 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.

A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, January 21, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm.
Damon McArthur received his undergraduate education from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and his graduate degree from American University. He is a two-dimensional artist who works mainly with paper, watercolor, and assorted drawing materials. His work has been shown internationally and has received several awards. McArthur also makes single-panel cartoons for clients including the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review. McArthur is a professor in the department of art and design at Western Illinois University where he has taught for 21 years. His current bodies of work explore the expressive possibilities of figuration in drawing and painting.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4:00 pm.

Odd Fellows
2024-12-23 17:30 - 21:30 | The Wine Sellers
Odd Fellows at The Wine Sellers in Macomb on 12/23/2024 at 5:30 PM

Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
2024-12-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd , Macomb, IL
Bundle up and join us in the prairie for the Winter Solstice! To celebrate, we’ll gather together at dusk with lanterns to enjoy the beauty of the season and the return of the sun!

Legends & Lattes Book Club
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Sullivan Taylor Coffee House, 119 S. Randolph St., Macomb
A monthly book club focused on fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopia genres. Come discuss the books with fellow bookworms!
​Reading List:
​Oct 20: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
​Nov 17: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldtree
​Dec 15: Virals by Kathy Reichs
​Jan 19: The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter​

Nature Makers: Watercolor Holiday Cards
2024-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Let’s explore how to use watercolors to create a set of holiday wreath cards! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps and use botanical inspiration to create a set of cards that will be perfect to share with your loved ones. 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 requiredDeadline to register: December 12th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

WIU Combined Graduate / Undergraduate Ceremony
2024-12-14 09:30 - 17:00 | Western Hall
Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, Western Hall, Macomb, IL
Live Streaming Video of Commencement Ceremonies
Western Illinois University provides live streaming video of the commencement ceremonies held at the Macomb campus. The live feed will be available approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each ceremony on WIU’s YouTube channel..

Winter Farmers Market
2024-12-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
Winter Farmers Market featuring honey, microgreens, baked goods, meat, crafts & more.

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-12-13 15:30 - 16:00 | 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!
Fee: Free

Maximum of 18 participants

*Pre-registration is required. Please register (your child/children only) by November 15th to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or CLICK HERE!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

Post 6 Big Band
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
MARK YOUR CALENDARPost 6 Big BandNew Season BeginningWednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Macomb American LegionBring 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 November- a Special Christmas Edition will be presented on December 11) August—April.Admission is free, but there will be a free-will donation to support the band.Cold Drinks Available for Purchase

Festival of Trees & Teddy Bear Drive
2024-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Arts Center

Holiday Festival of Choirs
2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States
We are pleased to bring you the Annual Holiday Festival of Choirs with performances for the Macomb and WIU community. We will present three performances of beautiful and inspirational holiday/winter 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.

Tickets will go on sale November 1, 2024 and may be purchased at the Hainline Theatre Box Office, 309.298.2900 or online athttps://www.westernpresents.com/.

Performing Arts Society Wine Tasting
2024-12-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Park Place
Our Wine Tasting Event is back! Enjoy over 50 wines, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction! December 7, 2024 – Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St, Macomb Reservations: $45 for tasting, $30 for non-alcoholic beverages ​ Doors Open: 6:15 PM – 21+ The event is generously underwriter by APEX Financial Services, Cory Clem and Spring Lake Management. Venue donated by Sports Corner @ 124. All proceeds benefit the arts programming initiatives supported by the Performing Arts Society

Day in Clay: Winter Treat Dish
2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
