Music, Arts & Cultural Events

July 2009
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  Comedy Club
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  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Decatur Park Singers
  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
  Comedy Club
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  Oklahoma!
  Sounds of Summer Concert
  First Friday Gallery Walk
  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
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  Oklahoma!
  Dulcimer Club
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  Oklahoma!
  Old Time Music Jam
  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Decatur Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
  Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
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  Comedy Club
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  Blues in Central Park Concert Series
  Throttle Junkies band
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  B.O.S.S. Preview Show
  BLEND Acappela Doo-Wop
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  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
  Comedy Club
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  B.O.S.S. Jr. - Disney's 101 Dalmatians
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  B.O.S.S. Jr. - Disney's 101 Dalmatians
  B.O.S.S. Sr. - Disney's Aladdin
  Dulcimer Club
  Three BIG Tribute Metal Bands
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  B.O.S.S. Sr. - Disney's Aladdin
  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Decatur Municipal Band
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  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
  Comedy Club
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  "The Boys Next Door"
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Jul 1st, 2009 (Wed)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  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
Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Fairview Park - Large Pavilion
1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 6th, 2009 (Mon)
7:00 PM
  Decatur Park Singers
Hess Park
2170 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 6th, 2009 (Mon)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Central Park
Downtown Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed)
6:00 PM
  Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
Children's Museum of Illinois
55 S. Country Club Road, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows. The Greater Decatur Youth Band join them for this show of young talent.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 8th, 2009 (Wed)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  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
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun)
  Oklahoma!
Decatur Civic Center Theater
#1 Gary Anderson Plaza, Decatur
JeDeMi/Triple Threat Productions presents Oklahoma! With plenty of singin' and dancin', young ranch hands and farm hands struggle for the affections of the local girls. Cast entirely with local high school students. Friday & Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Tickets: $15, parking $1/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-412-4735
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  Sounds of Summer Concert
Central Park
Downtown Decatur
Join your co-workers for a musical lunch outdoors. Purchase a box lunch for just $8.00 and support the Park Singers! Reservations available. The award-winning Decatur Park Singers have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free admission/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  First Friday Gallery Walk
Downtown Decatur Galleries
125 N. Water Street
Visit downtown Decatur’s four great galleries while enjoying artists’ talks, tasty hors d’oeuvres, music and fascinating art at Anne Lloyd Gallery, Blue Connection, Gallery 510 and Richland Community College’s display in the Theatre 7 lobby.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-3189
Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri)
7:00 PM
  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
Monroe Park
502 W. Harrison Ave., Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat)
10:00 AM
  Dulcimer Club
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur
Sit a spell and listen to old-time dulcimer tunes or bring your instrument and join in.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-7708
Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Old Time Music Jam
Macon County Conservation District - Nature Center
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur
Enjoy the Nature Center exhibits and listen to bluegrass music played by area musicians.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-7708
Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Fairview Park - Large Pavilion
1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 13th, 2009 (Mon)
6:00 PM
  Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
Weaver Park
Weaver Road, Forsyth
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows. The Greater Decatur Youth Band join them for this show of young talent.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 13th, 2009 (Mon)
6:00 PM
  Decatur Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
Weaver Park
Forsyth
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows. The Greater Decatur Youth Band join them for this show of young talent.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 13th, 2009 (Mon)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Central Park
Downtown Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 14th, 2009 (Tue)
7:00 PM
  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
Cresthaven Park
660 W. Arthur Court, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 15th, 2009 (Wed)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  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
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu)
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Blues in Central Park Concert Series
Central Park - Downtown Decatur
An internationally renowned Blues artist lights up the Central Park stage in Downtown Decatur. Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetite, for great BBQ, beer and Blues! Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00 p.m. and the bands play from 7-10 p.m.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-3475
Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu)
7:30 PM
  Throttle Junkies band
Doherty's Pub
242 E. William Street, Decatur
After Blues in Central Park, stop by for this bluesy music during special hours.
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-428-5612
Jul 17th, 2009 (Fri)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  B.O.S.S. Preview Show
Central Park
Downtown Decatur
Catch a free preview performance of the Best of Summer Stock (B.O.S.S.) Children grades 1 - 9 perform musical theatre with singing, dancing and acting to a variety of musical styles.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 17th, 2009 (Fri)
7:00 PM
  BLEND Acappela Doo-Wop
Lincoln Square Theatre
145 N Main Street, Decatur
Doors open @ 6pm, Show starts @ 7pm. General Admission only @ $12
$/handicapped accessible
For more tickets or more information call 217-422-1711
Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun)
5:30 PM
  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
Scovill Zoo Ice Cream Safari
71 S. Country Club Road, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Fairview Park - Large Pavilion
1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 20th, 2009 (Mon)
6:30 PM
  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
Oak Grove Park
2230 W. Center Street, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 20th, 2009 (Mon)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Central Park
Downtown Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed)
6:00 PM
  Park Singers & Greater Decatur Youth Band
Kiwanis Park
455 S. Redwood Lane, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows. The Greater Decatur Youth Band join them for this show of young talent.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 22nd, 2009 (Wed)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  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
Jul 24th, 2009 (Fri) -- Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat)
  B.O.S.S. Jr. - Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Decatur Civic Center
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
Enjoy the musical talents of the Decatur areas 1st - 4th graders as they conclude their Best of Summer Stock experience with a performance of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. All seats reserved for $7.00. Ticket sales begin July 6 at 620 E. Riverside Ave., by phone (422-5911), or at the door of the Decatur Civic Center Theatre one hour before show time.Friday: 7 pm, Saturday: 2 pm
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) -- Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun)
  B.O.S.S. Sr. - Disney's Aladdin
Decatur Civic Center
#1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur
Enjoy the musical talents of the Decatur areas 5th - 8th graders as they conclude their Best of Summer Stock experience with a performance of Disney’s Aladdin. All seats reserved for $7.00. Ticket sales begin July 6 at 620 E. Riverside Ave., by phone (422-5911), or at the door of the Decatur Civic Center Theatre one hour before show time. Saturday: 7 pm, Sunday: 2 pm
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat)
10:00 AM
  Dulcimer Club
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur
Sit a spell and listen to old-time dulcimer tunes or bring your instrument and join in.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-423-7708
Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat)
8:00 PM
  Three BIG Tribute Metal Bands
Lincoln Square Theatre
145 N. Main Street, Decatur
Ozzytrain- Ozzy Osbourne Tribute, Use Your Illusions-Guns and Roses Tribute, Strutter- KISS Tribute
Doors open @ 7pm, Show starts @ 8pm. General Admission Only $20
Tickets go on Sale June 1st
$/handicapped accessible
For tickets or more information call 972-8606
Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Fairview Park - Large Pavilion
1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 27th, 2009 (Mon)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Decatur Municipal Band
Central Park
Downtown Decatur
Weekly concerts featuring traditional and contemporary music from band classics to music history stalwarts, including music by composers from diverse cultures around the world.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-424-0732
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed)
7:00 PM
  Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
Mueller Park
745 E. Riverside Drive, Decatur
The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, and their apprentice group, the Young Park Singers, have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972. Featuring a diverse group of performers, the Decatur & Young Park Singers celebrate the arts with uplifting music and lively choreographed shows.
free/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-422-5911
Jul 29th, 2009 (Wed)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  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
Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) -- Aug 1st, 2009 (Sat)
7:30 PM
  "The Boys Next Door"
Shilling Auditorium - Richland Community College
#1 College Park, Decatur
Presented by Macon Resources in cooperation with Theatre 7. Great community theater with a secondary function to promote acceptance of disabilities. Tickets $10
$/handicapped accessible
For more information call 217-875-8880