Wine & Beer Garden at the Decatur Celebration
Now in its 10th year, wine and craft beer enthusiasts have found their home at Decatur Celebration. Right in the heart of the festival at William & Water, this popular destination offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of seating and the smooth sounds of live music playing on the nearby Cabaret Stage. Illinois wineries and […]
Here & There – Peoria, Arizona
Peoria, Arizona owes its founding to residents from Illinois. Lured to the area to work on the Arizona Canal, William John Murphy recruited settlers from his hometown of Peoria, Illinois to begin a new community. Five families relocated and when they recorded the plot map with Macicopa County in 1897, the settlement was named after […]
Only in Decatur: Decatur Schools
Ripping kids from their summer vacation since 1830. Photography by Rachel Holden
Calendar – August/September 2019
August / September 2019 ArtConcerts, Live Music & MoviesComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Central Illinois Title Co. Exhibit – August-SeptemberCentral IL Title Co., 145 S. Water St. Featuring the works of Annette Russo, business open hours, free, 217-422-1509. […]
in this issue: August / September 2019
features Creative PowerA community that supports artistic endeavors cultivates an environment of inspiration, originality – and excitement. Take a look around and you’ll discover how creativity works in Decatur. Master of Moving PartsDarren Miller’s sculptures reflect his knowledge of machinery, his love of music and dance and his observations of the natural world, presented in […]
Return to Decatur
The Chicago Bears will hold a “Return to Decatur” event in Decatur, IL on July 20th – 21st to celebrate the team’s origins as part of the centennial season. The “Return to Decatur” will be brought to you by Archer Daniels Midland and Tate & Lyle. On Saturday, July 20th, the Bears will hold a […]
Calendar – June/July 2019
June / July 2019 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Central Illinois Title Co. Exhibit – thru JuneCentral IL Title Co., 145 S. Water St. Featuring the works of Mike Delaney and Shirley Buescher, business open […]
Here & There – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma It seems Tulsa has always been known for something. Referred to as the “Oil Capital of the World” for most of the 20th century, the city’s success in the energy industry prompted construction booms in the popular Art Deco style of the time. In 1925, Tulsa businessman Cyrus Avery began his campaign to […]
Only in Decatur: Cheese Toastie v. Grilled Cheese
What started as a fond remembrance of a simple sandwich from childhood has turned into a global controversy on social media. Decaturites are not the only people who refer to the sandwich as a cheese toastie. The Brits agree with us. “The British like things on toast, right? Toasties, or toasted sandwiches, are merely an […]
Savor the Moment
Unplug and enjoy your time reading the new issue of Decatur Magazine. Here are a few ideas to get you in the mood. Enjoy! FOR THE MORNING PERSON: Try the simple method of brewing coffee with French Press and fresh roasted beans and take a morning break to read the new issue. A French Press […]
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