Music, Arts & Cultural Events
| Mar 3rd, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Comedy Club
Sports Zone - Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
4191 U.S. 36 West
Two different comical acts each Wednesday night. Cover charge: $10
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-8800 |
| Mar 4th, 2010 (Thu) -- Mar 30th, 2010 (Tue) |
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Fibers by 5 Exhibit
Decatur Area Arts Council
125 N Water, Decatur
Fabrics, stitches, and dyes meet unusual baskets, 3D paper vessels and more. M-F 9A-4P, Sat 10A-2P
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-3189 |
| Mar 4th, 2010 (Thu) |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Decatur Landscapes Art Exhibit
Perkinson Gallery - Millikin University
1184 W Main Street, Decatur
Gary Nichols will be showcasing his landscape water color paintings that have been inspired by local scenery including various golf courses around Decatur. Hors'dourves will be available.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-420-6766 or 217-420-6636 |
| Mar 5th, 2010 (Fri) |
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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After 5 Live
Blue Connection
117 N. Water Street, Decatur
Spotlight Artist of the night is Grace De Clerck presenting her Drawings. Complementary food and beverages are hosted by our very own Lock Stock and Barrel.
free admission/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-428-0112 or visit www.millikinblueconnection.com |
| Mar 5th, 2010 (Fri) |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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First Friday Gallery Walk
The Gallery Corner
117, 125, 131 N Water & 160 E Main, Decatur
Soak up great art, live music, yummy hors d'oeuvres, and inspiring words of exhibiting artists at Theatre 7 lobby, Decatur Area Arts Council, Blue Connection, and Gallery 510.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-3189 |
| Mar 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
7:30 PM |
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The Mahler Third
Kirkland Fine Arts Center - Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra's acclaimed Mahler cycle continues with the unique and expansive Third Symphony, a concert (with intermission) unto itself. Mahler's Third has it all, including a huge orchestra, texts from Nietzsche and folk poetry, and offstage voices, bells, posthorn, and percussion. In this vast expanse, MDSO is joined by mezzo soprano Helen M. Gibbons, and the Millikin Women and Millikin Concert Youth Chorale, both directed by Beth Holmes.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-6318 |
| Mar 7th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
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Millikin University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
Kirkland Fine Arts Center - Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur
The Millikin Bands perform the finest music including traditional through contemporary literature for winds, brass and percussion.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-6318 |
| Mar 9th, 2010 (Tue) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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High School Band Festival
Kirkland Fine Arts Center - Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur
This annual non-competitive festival features high school bands from around Central Illinois. Each band performs twenty minutes of repertoire followed by a critique from Millikin University faculty with helpful comments on advancing the band to the next performance level. The free festival is a perfect opportunity to hear a variety of area concert bands perform. Come and go as you please.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-6318 |
| Mar 10th, 2010 (Wed) |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Slide Irish Music
Kirkland Fine Arts Center - Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur
The Irish Times calls Slide “traditional musicians with attitude.” Their diverse collection of songs, ranging from soulful and sorrowful to contagiously energetic, has intoxicated international audiences at festivals and concerts around the world. Slide has the unique ability to combine traditional Irish music with contemporary hits. Their sensitive whistle harmonies and driving, high-powered strings are sure to bring the luck of the Irish to Central Illinois just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Tickets: Adult $10-$16; Child $6-$10 $/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-6318 |
| Mar 10th, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Comedy Club
Sports Zone - Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
4191 U.S. 36 West
Two different comical acts each Wednesday night. Cover charge: $10
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-8800 |
| Mar 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Man in Black Show - A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Lincoln Square Theatre
141 N. Main Street, Decatur
Starring Shawn Barker. $20 reserved seating. Doors open @7pm, Show starts @ 8pm
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-972-8606 |
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In the Mood - 1940's Big Band Musical Revue
Decatur Civic Center Theatre
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
With a big band orchestra, singers and dancers, IN THE MOOD presents a retro 1940s musical. Experience the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. This was the last time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music. IN THE MOOD, the 1940’s Big Band Musical Revue, captures the swing era through the music of The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller, The Dorseys Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and other big band greats with costumes, arrangements and swing dance routines that are as authentic as it gets. More at www.artbeatshows.org Tickets: $29.50 - $22.50 go on sale Feb. 10. Show times - 3:00 & 7:30 PM
$/handicapped accessible
For tickets call 217-422-6161 |
| Mar 17th, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Comedy Club
Sports Zone - Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
4191 U.S. 36 West
Two different comical acts each Wednesday night. Cover charge: $10
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-8800 |
| Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat) |
6:00 PM |
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Rock of Ages Fan Appreciation Night
Lincoln Square Theatre
141 N. Main Street, Decatur
Voted #1 Band, Reader's Choice Award. Fan Appreciation Night to say THANK YOU! Admission Fee: Donation at door of $2 & can of food for Good Samaritian Inn. Doors open @ 6pm, Show 7-9:30pm
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-972-8606 |
| Mar 21st, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Chamber Series: New York Showcase
Madden Auditorium - Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin Street, Decatur
Millikin University's Department of Theatre & Dance sends seniors annually to New York City where they showcase their talents for agents, casting directors, and other theatre professionals. The showcase has launched the professional careers of numerous graduates including Sierra Boggess who now stars as the Little Mermaid on Broadway. Come hear their performances following their return from New York.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-6318 |
| Mar 24th, 2010 (Wed) -- Mar 28th, 2010 (Sun) |
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Brighton Beach Memoirs
Albert Taylor Theatre - Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur
Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs is a coming-of-age comedy set in Brooklyn during the 1930’s. Our narrator, Eugene Jerome, is a precocious 15 year old coming to terms with puberty, girls, and changing family dynamics within a changing world. The first part of an autobiographical trilogy including Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound, Simon’s work is a hilarious and moving story of a family working to make ends meet between the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II. Tickets: $8-11; Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-6318 |
| Mar 24th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:45 PM |
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Lullaby Concert
Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin, Decatur
The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra's student string ensemble and BabyTalk present a free program of music, stories, and fun for families with very small children.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-2900 |
| Mar 24th, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Comedy Club
Sports Zone - Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
4191 U.S. 36 West
Two different comical acts each Wednesday night. Cover charge: $10
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-8800 |
| Mar 26th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Perform! "Music Man, Jr.!"
Civic Center Theatre
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
Decatur Park District 1st - 12th grade performers bring to life this award-winning classic American musical. Reserved seats are just $7.00 and may be purchased at the Decatur Park District Office, 620 E. Riverside Dr., by phone (422-5911), or at the door of the Decatur Civic Center theatre one hour before show times.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911 |
| Mar 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
4:00 PM |
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Perform! "Music Man, Jr.!"
Civic Center Theatre
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
Decatur Park District 1st - 12th grade performers bring to life this award-winning classic American musical. Reserved seats are just $7.00 and may be purchased at the Decatur Park District Office, 620 E. Riverside Dr., by phone (422-5911), or at the door of the Decatur Civic Center theatre one hour before show times.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911 |
| Mar 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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Rockin' at the MAC
Madden Arts Center
125 N Water Street, Decatur
Battle of the Bands! The Still vs. Voodoo Lounge - two concerts in one evening! Blues, Rock, R&B, Rock'n'Roll. Vote for your favorite band. Cash bar. Snacks. Silent auction of 'Street Art'. $20 per person.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-3189 |
| Mar 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Perform! "Music Man, Jr.!"
Civic Center Theatre
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
Decatur Park District 1st - 12th grade performers bring to life this award-winning classic American musical. Reserved seats are just $7.00 and may be purchased at the Decatur Park District Office, 620 E. Riverside Dr., by phone (422-5911), or at the door of the Decatur Civic Center theatre one hour before show times.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911 Perform! "Music Man, Jr.!" |
| Mar 28th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Perform! "Music Man, Jr.!"
Civic Center Theatre
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
Decatur Park District 1st - 12th grade performers bring to life this award-winning classic American musical. Reserved seats are just $7.00 and may be purchased at the Decatur Park District Office, 620 E. Riverside Dr., by phone (422-5911), or at the door of the Decatur Civic Center theatre one hour before show times.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911 |
| Mar 28th, 2010 (Sun) |
5:00 PM |
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Palm Sunday Gospel Show
Lincoln Square Theatre
141 N. Main Street, Decatur
Scott Wattles & The Blue Suede Crew first Gospel Show. $10 General admission. Doors open at 5 PM, Show at 6 PM
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-972-8606 |
| Mar 31st, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Comedy Club
Sports Zone - Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
4191 U.S. 36 West
Two different comical acts each Wednesday night. Cover charge: $10
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-8800 |
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