in this issue: October/November 2024
features Fall FlavorsIn this issue, we offer a taste of our favorite season with stories that celebrate Decatur’s good restaurants, popular family recipes, the great outdoors…and ice cream. Enjoy! Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Life Is Better With Ice CreamTillamook Creamery arrives at their newly retooled Decatur plant as the fastest growing ice cream brand […]
Calendar – October / November 2024
October / November 2024 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsFarmers MarketsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK WSOY Community Food Drive – October 4Kroger, Rt. 36 East, 1818 Airport Pl. Community-wide food drive benefitting local pantries running critically low on supplies and funds, […]
Kuhle Family Fun Facts
By Jan Mathew (This is a supplement to “Playing to Win”, in the Aug/Sep 2024 issue of Decatur Magazine) Forty-five years as tennis director for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas saw Lornie Kuhle rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Clint Eastwood, Julie Andrews, Katharine Hepburn, Sugar Ray Leonard, Merv Griffin, Shirley MacLaine and Dean Martin. […]
Calendar – August / September 2024
August / September 2024 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Expositions Farmers Market Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Dueling Pianos for Scouting – August 6 Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 S. Country Club Rd. […]
in this issue: August/September 2024
features Cast of Characters People with unique personalities and a passion for what they do can be found everywhere you look – from the actor’s studio to opening night and friendly competition to winning the game. In this issue, meet Decatur natives with a talent for taking center stage. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. The […]
in this issue: June/July 2024
features Modern Marvels They are masters of their craft with a passion for going above and beyond to get it right. After years of honing their skills and building on experience, meet the residents who have achieved next level status. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Family Behind the BrandEarlier this year, Susan and Malcolm Head were […]
Calendar – June / July 2024
June / July 2024 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Music Bingo – June 20Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E. Cantrell St. It’s like BINGO, but with songs instead of letters and numbers, several rounds and prizes, proceeds […]
in this issue: April/May 2024
features Playing HookyStart a project and make something. Go on a new adventure. Take a class. Or just lay in the grass for an afternoon nap. It’s all up to you. In this issue, we take a break from the ordinary and go exploring in central Illinois. Who knows? We just might learn something. Cover […]
Calendar – April / May 2024
April / May 2024 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Markets & FairsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK The Fur Ball – April 20 Richland Community College, Shilling Hall, 1 College Pk. Fundraising event to celebrate PawPrint Ministries 10th year of service to Central Illinois with […]
in this issue: February/March 2024
features Time FliesOver the past twenty-five years, we have offered Decatur Magazine readers plenty of ways to view our community from different perspectives, providing fresh insights into our perceptions of Decatur. In this issue, we talk to those with a history, a track record and an interesting vision of our city’s future. Cover Illustration by […]
Calendar – February / March 2024
February / March 2024 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Markets & FairsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Night to Shine – February 9 GT Church, 500 S. 27th St. An unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs […]
Granting Wishes
By Jan Mathew Needs can be as simple as a few leaf bags or as complex as wireless vital sign monitors. But the beauty of The Community Foundation of Macon County’s Wish List lies in its links — the many ways of connecting donors of all ages with opportunities to share their time, talent and […]
in this issue: December 2023 / January 2024
features Holiday Idea BookFrom Thanksgiving weekend to New Year’s Day, we celebrate all the traditions that help create fond memories of the holiday season in Decatur. From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss. Trinkets & ToysThe tradition of hanging Christmas stockings is a […]
Calendar – December 2023 / January 2024
December 2023 / January 2024 Holiday DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessSpecial Events HOLIDAY DATEBOOK St. John’s Living Nativity – November 18-19St. John’s Lutheran Church 2727 N. Union St. Kick off the Christmas season with live animals and over 200 volunteers bringing the story of […]
in this issue: October / November 2023
features Monsters, Mystery & Mayhem We’re reminded of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” an award-winning children’s book that is celebrating its 60th anniversary this November. While Sendak uses his vivid imagination to conjure up an epic adventure for Max, we discovered our own “monsters, mystery and mayhem” right here in Decatur. Cover Illustration by […]
Calendar – October / November 2023
October / November 2023 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Markets & FairsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK A Taste of History – October 7Hieronymus Mueller Museum, 420 W. Eldorado St.; James Millikin Homestead, 125 N. Pine St.; Governor Oglesby Mansion, 421 W. William […]
in this issue: August / September 2023
features Across the State From the beautiful skyline of the Windy City and college gameday at Grange Grove, to the “Superbowl of Agriculture” and the best places for fried chicken right here at home, we discovered that life in Illinois can be downright delightful. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Beans in His PocketFollowing the historic thread […]
Calendar – August / September 2023
August / September 2023 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Culinary Cook-off – August 10Hickory Point Golf Pavilion, 727 W. Weaver Rd. Food, fun and friendly competition, taste dishes from GSI’s Chef Rachel Wear and Richland Community […]
in this issue: June / July 2023
features Long Live the Lake! Thanks to the vision of A. E. Staley and the foresight of civic leaders, Lake Decatur has delivered a vital water supply and source of recreation with the capacity to serve residents well into the future. Join us to celebrate the lake this summer. The original cover art created by artist […]
Calendar – June / July 2023
June / July 2023 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSummer Markets CHARITY DATEBOOK The Wurst Cornhole Tournament Ever! – June 17Door 4 Brewing Co., 1214 W. Cerro Gordo St. Cornhole tournament with cash prizes, live music by Pizazz, yard games, on-site […]