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52nd Annual Farm Expo
2024-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Western Hall

Jason Peot & Perry Pollock Exhibition, "Considerations"
2024-02-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-21 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Chicago area artists Jason Peot and Perry Pollock will have their two-person exhibition, “Considerations”, on display February 20 through March 21 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A closing reception for the artists will be held Thursday, March 21, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artists will speak about their work at 5:00 pm.
Jason Peot and Perry Pollock have been faculty colleagues for over twenty years in the Art and Design Department at Harper College in Palatine, IL—one of the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Peot oversees the design and sculpture curriculum and Pollock, the drawing and painting curriculum. Both artists work in a non-representational mode and emphasize meticulous attention to design and craft. There is an austerity and geometry that binds their work, but their conceptual intentions offer very different considerations.
The works in this exhibition are juxtaposed to highlight both artists’ shared and contrasting approaches to art making. Pollock’s minimalist objects are designed independent of their surroundings. In contrast, Peot’s work directly references it’s environment or location. The work in this two-person exhibition focuses on these similarities and differences to offer viewers a unique experience.

Macomb's St. Baldrick's Fundraiser
2024-02-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Michael’s Hair Designers

Clay Lab for Kids & Teens
2024-02-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Emeritus Fred Jones exhibition, "Saving the Plant"
2024-02-27 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU Professor Emeritus Fred Jones will have an exhibition, “Saving the Plant”, on display February 27 through March 29 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Saturday, March 2, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
This exhibition is a presentation of A Journal of the Spiritual and the Sublime in Nature, a collection of art reproductions, essays, quotations, and statements about the natural world.
Jones earned a National Diploma in design in 1961 from Cardiff College of Art in Wales, U.K. plus an Art Teachers Diploma from the University of Wales in 1962. In 1965 he earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In 1970-71, Jones attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing a Master of Fine Art in printmaking. In 1979, he attended Atelier 17 Paris. In 1987, he returned to the University of Wisconsin as an Honorary Fellow to study Computer Mediated Art.
Jones joined the Western Illinois University art faculty in 1968 as an instructor in Art Education, Design, and Drawing after teaching for two years at Chester College of Art in England. He is the recipient of five Faculty Excellence Awards, four Summer Stipend Research Awards and the Distinguished Faculty Lecture award.

Knitting Club
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Join our knitting club! Share your love of knitting or crocheting with both experienced and beginner crafters. Meet fellow knitters, brush up on your skills, and learn new techniques! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own projects.

Humane Society Fundraiser: Casino Night
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Dining Company
Casino Night – at the Macomb Dining Company, for the Humane Society of McDonough County’s New Building Campaign.

Day in Clay: Robin's Egg Dish
2024-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Join us in the studio this month as we create a beautiful robin’s egg dish that you can enjoy using year after year! In this workshop, we’ll combine slab rolling and impressed textures to create a lovely dish for your spring table! 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: February 29
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!

Emeritus Fred Jones exhibition, "Saving the Plant" Reception
2024-03-02 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Music Trivia Night
2024-03-02 18:30 | Macomb VFW Post 1921, 1200 E. Jefferson St, Macomb
Join us for a fun night of music trivia! Bring your own snacks with a cash bar available. To register a team: 309-333-9350

Live Music: Craig Corzatt
2024-03-02 19:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Craig will be heading back to Forgottonia to perform a fantastic collection of country hits, both old and new!

Weather Spotter Training
2024-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Macomb 4H Center
Something to look forward and to add to your calendars.
McDonough County ESDA in partnership with the NWS US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois will be hosting our annual Skywarn Weather Spotter Training on March 5th at the Macomb 4H Center from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Winter Farmers Market
2024-03-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Macomb American Legion, 221 E. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Winter Farmers Market featuring honey, microgreens, baked goods, meat, crafts & more.

Prairie Egg Hunt Begins!
2024-03-09 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 FREE, self-guided outdoor event is open to visitors every day from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm beginning on March 9 through April 12.
We can’t wait to see you in the prairie this spring!
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.

Western IL Spring Fiber Fest
2024-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Little Creek Alpacas
Come join us Sat., March 9th from 10am-4pm at the Western IL Spring Fiber Fest for a day of fiber fun. Fiber farmers & artisans will be set up throughout the McDonough County 4-H Building, located at 3022 W Jackson St. in Macomb, IL. You’ll be able to purchase raw fiber, roving, batts & batt blends, hand-spun & hand-dyed ooak yarns, natural colored yarns, fiber grab bags, felting kits, various handmade items that are felted, knit, crocheted, or woven, and more! See various fiber art demonstrations, and meet the fiber farmers that raise the animals all this beautiful fiber comes from.
New this year: A Silent Auction with fiber equipment, tools, and more, run by A Tangled Mess Angoras & Crafts. More details to come! It will take place in the side room, along with any fiber classes/activites we have.
Phoenix Food Shack will be serving food & drinks (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available).
Stayed tuned for classes, hands on fiber activities, and the list of vendors

Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
2024-03-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-10 10:00 - 17:00 | WIU Union Ballroom
The Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show will be held March 9 and 10, 2024 and will be in the Ballroom at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. The theme for this year’s show is “Fluorite and Barite from around the World”! There will be dealers, demonstrators, kid’s activities, silent auction, geode cracking, and much more. Also new this year is an Escape Room! Times are 10 – 6 on Saturday and 10 – 5 on Sunday. Admission and parking are free!

Nature Makers: Felted Spring Butterfly
2024-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we transform colorful wool roving into a beautifully felted spring butterfly you can hang in your home! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we learn how to needle felt colors and patterns into a butterfly that we can enjoy this season and next! 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: March 7
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!

Kyla Culbertson "Suspended Moments "
2024-03-19 | 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

Small Business Competition
2024-03-21 18:00 | Park Place
The City of Macomb Small Business Competition offering three different prize packages, entrepreneur workshops, opportunities to create a business plan, financial advising, and a business sales pitch.
Informational meeting – February 6
6 pm
Spoon River College Outreach Center
2500 E. Jackson Street
Entrepreneur Workshops
February 13, 20, 27
6-8 pm
Spoon River College Outreach Center
Business Pitch
March 21
6 pm
Park Place
127 E. Carroll St.
February 13m

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-03-22 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.

Lamoine Trails Saddle Club Swap Meet & Tack Sale
2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 | McDonough Co Extension Office and 4-H Center, 3022 W Jackson , Macomb, United States
Lamoine Trails Saddle Club Swap Meet & Tack Sale. March 23,2024 10 am. McDonough Co 4-h center. 3022 W. Jackson st. Macomb

Macomb IL St. Baldrick's Event
2024-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Michael’s Hair Designers
Join us to have some fun – and be a hero for kids with cancer!
Come be a part of the 25th year of St. Baldrick’s volunteers working to Conquer Kids’ Cancer!
You’ll be giving hope to thousands of kids diagnosed with cancer every day – from babies and toddlers to children, teens and young adults. In fact, you’ll be saving lives!
Our event will speed the search for cures through St. Baldrick’s, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.
Sign up to shave your head or to raise money another way. Can’t join us? Please make a generous donation to give kids the long, healthy lives they deserve.
You can accelerate the next 25 years of cures for kids with cancer!

YMCA FAMILY EXPO VENDOR SHOW
2024-03-28 09:00 - 18:00 | McDonough YMCA, 400 East Calhoun Street, Macomb, IL
We hope to see you at the YMCA of McDonough County’s 4th Annual Fundraiser.
Open to the community and surrounding area.
Cost $5 per person, youth (3-13) $3 and family rate available. One Day Only!!!!!
There will be some great Vendors offering a variety of goods and services for the whole family!
Fun interactive and informative activities for kids.
There is still time to be a Vendor email Holly at hscott@macombymca.org or call us at 309-833-2129.

Messy Makers
2024-04-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Description
Children ages 2 to 5 years old will enjoy a special story time featuring books, songs, and a craft.

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 | 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
