Calendar – October / November 2016
October / November 2016 Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & TheatreHistory & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Spelling the Wind by Craig Dongoski – through October 7Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Perkinson Gallery, 1184 W. Main St. A multimedia project that explores the boundaries between aural and […]
in this issue: October-November 2016
features Hidden Decatur From an obscure moment in history to painstaking methods of personal expression, sometimes the most interesting stories come to light in unexpected places. Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss Decade of DebaucheryFascinated by local history, lifelong resident Chuck Flynn uncovered evidence documenting Decatur’s notorious collection of gangsters, gamblers and bootleggers during the 1930s. […]
Q and A with Juan Luciano
Q and A with Juan Luciano Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) By Zach Shields Decatur Magazine exists to remind us what it means to take pride in one’s hometown. Our city, like so many in the Midwest and across the nation, faces its share of challenges. By addressing complex issues […]
Illinois Wineries Coming to the Decatur Celebration
The Decatur Celebration is partnering with the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association (IGGVA) to bring Illinois wineries to the Wine Garden this year. For the first time, you’ll be able to purchase their wines by the glass, bottle and case during the three days of Decatur’s street festival August 5 – 7. “We are […]
Here & There – Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL Located on the banks of the Illinois River, Peoria is the world headquarters for Caterpillar and Maui Jim Sunglasses. Grandview Drive, which Theodore Roosevelt purportedly called the “world’s most beautiful drive” during a 1910 visit, follows along the bluffs of the Illinois River offering views of the downtown area. Peoria’s downtown is home […]
Calendar – August / September 2016
August / September 2016 Art Live Music Theatre & Dance History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Food & Fairs Special Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – AugustDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery. Featuring Sharon Zimmerman’s works, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Gallery Opening Reception – August 12Gallery 510 Exhibit – AugustGallery 510, 160 […]
in this issue: August-September 2016
features ON THE COVER – The Hundredth IssueA commemorative collection of profiles and feature articles that chronicle a history of success and confidence in the future, proving that in Decatur, we always have plenty of good stories to tell. Q and A with Juan LucianoADM’s Chairman and CEO reflects on his childhood roots in agriculture, […]
Calendar – June / July 2016
June / July 2016 ArtLive MusicTheatre & DanceHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Food & FairsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – June Decatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery, 910 S. Airport Rd. Featuring Jessica Disbrow’s watercolor paintings, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Library Exhibit – June Decatur […]
Cottage Life
By Meredith Jackson | Photography by Julie Carter Irene Huff considers the cottage area of South Side Country Club one of Decatur’s best-kept secrets. A long-time neighborhood resident, Huff loves the history of the place and the good-neighbor principle that’s a way of life there. Residents of Lake Grove Club and Homewood Fishing Club, however, […]
Blues and Brews
By Randall Reyman – It’s time to party, Decatur! The Blues in Central Park season is around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate summer than with your friends at Central Park, listening to some great blues bands. This seasons’s lineup promises to be fantastic, so mark your calendar for the following […]
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