in this issue: August-September 2018
features It’s Showtime!Entertainment is alive in Decatur this season! Whether it’s a small venue or a festival stage, we have a diverse menu of performances that is sure to please people of all ages. We also go behind the music to see what it takes to bring quality acts to our town. BookedWhat does it […]
Only in Decatur: The Bikini Tree
Warm weather has returned to Central Illinois, so residents have been on the lookout for the new painted suit on the tree in Fairview Park…the Bikini Tree, to be exact. Her roots have been traced back almost 60 years, when members of the Decatur High School Class of 1959 painted the first bikini as a […]
Here & There – Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has a population of 595,070 and ranks 2nd largest in the Midwest, right behind Chicago. Once known almost exclusively as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse, Milwaukee has taken steps in recent years to reshape its image with numerous construction projects. In the past decade, […]
Calendar – June / July 2018
? June / July 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART AFRICA – June 1-July 28Opening Cultural Event – June 1Pre-K African Art Experience – June 30Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery, 125 N. Water St. Exhibit […]
in this issue: June-July 2018
features Civic PrideThere’s nothing like it in the Midwest – a training center armed with advanced technology and innovative facilities and a hands-on, interactive experience that’s more than a children’s exhibit. With a focus on law enforcement, both centers are creating a magnet for new visitors to Decatur. Elite Training GroundHeralded as a model for […]
Here & There – Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis is the nation’s 12th largest city and the capitol of Indiana. As the host of major sporting events and home to several professional sports teams, the Indianapolis 500, and headquarters for the NCAA, Indy has a strong sports history. With a diverse economy based in healthcare, education, insurance and manufacturing, […]
Calendar – April / May 2018
? April / May 2018 Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – AprilDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery, 910 S. Airport Rd. Featuring the works of Beki VanMeter, airport […]
in this issue: April-May 2018
features Good TasteHouse specialties, farm fresh ingredients, creative blends and a comfortable ambiance all come together to create a recipe for success in Decatur. Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss River Boat CookTraveling aboard the Mary Evelyn for 28 days at a stretch along the Mississippi River, longtime resident Cindy Blair commands the kitchen — preparing […]
Calendar – February / March 2018
? February / March 2018 Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Perkinson Exhibit – through February 22 Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Perkinson Gallery, 1184 W. Main St. Selected works from […]
in this issue: February-March 2018
features Home Sweet HomeInspired by the original cross stitch created by artist Shani Goss, we talked with residents to find out what makes Decatur such a sweet place to live. Whether it’s perks for pampered pets, preserving an historic building or easy access to home improvement professionals, the desire to create our own personal haven […]
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