Calendar – February / March 2021
SPECIAL NOTICE There may be revisions in IDPH guidelines due to the pandemic, so events may be changed or cancelled. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details and restrictions before attending. February / March 2021 Art Concerts & Live Music Sports, Health & Fitness Special Events ART Southside Color Theories & Half Truths – through […]
in this issue: February / March 2021
features Caffeine Culture Sure, a great cup of Joe gives you an energy boost. But Decatur’s coffee shops are also focused on cultivating a sense of community, stimulating conversation and impeccable service. Outside the Box What do flyswatters and belt-clip suspenders have in common? Both join a long list of patents in Decatur developed by […]
Famous Brown Jug Cheese Soup
Website Supplement to the story “Chef Made” that appeared in the December/January 2021 issue of Decatur Magazine. The Brown Jug restaurant operated in Decatur from 1950-1989 and was a favorite place for residents to celebrate special events like homecoming and anniversaries. Their Cheese Soup recipe is legendary and has been passed on by family members […]
HERE WE GO A’WASSAILING!
A supplement to Sing Along With Milt in the December/January 2021 Decatur Magazine holiday issue. Wassail is a beverage of hot mulled cider traditionally enjoyed as an integral part of Medieval Christmastide – an English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good cider apple harvest the following year. RECIPE FOR TRADITIONAL WASSAIL Ingredients: 1-gallon apple […]
Sing Along With Milt
A supplement to Sing Along With Milt in the December/January 2021 Decatur Magazine holiday issue. Contents may not be reprinted without permission from the publisher. COVID CAROLING Lyrics by Milt Scott, choral director extraordinaire (designed to be performed six feet apart) Jingle Bells (new version) Dashing through the snow, with faces we […]
Only in Decatur: Dec/Jan 2021
COVID CAROLING Original lyrics by Decatur choral director Milt Scott. We Wish You A Merry Christmas (new version) CHORUS We now have Corona Virus, we now have Corona Virus We now have Corona Virus, we’ve had it all year. The vaccine we seek won’t be here this week. Keep washing and masking, solutions we seek. […]
Calendar – December / January 2021
SPECIAL NOTICE There may be changes in state guidelines due to the pandemic, so events may be changed or cancelled. Please call ahead before attending. December 2020 / January 2021 Art Concerts & Live Music History & Museums Nature & Animals Special Events ART Christmas Card Lane – November 28 – December 26 Outdoors, 300 […]
in this issue: December / January 2021
features A Season to RememberWhile this year may bring changes to how we celebrate, the reason for the season stays the same. In this issue we bring you a few twists on tradition that not only follow the rules but might make the holidays even more memorable. Sing Along with Milt In a spirit […]
in this issue: October / November 2020
features A Sense of PlaceAsk anyone from Decatur their opinion of our city and you’ll probably get an enthusiastic reply. Everyone has enjoyable experiences or favorite spots that evoke good memories and make us feel special. With the stories in this issue we discovered that while our experiences may be different, developing strong connections and […]
Small Town Rebuilds
A supplement to the story Small Town Rebuilds from the Oct/Nov 2020 issue of Decatur Magazine. A Closer Look at Laurel, Mississippi Laurel is charming, but not all shiny and made-for-HGTV. It’s a tourist attraction due to the show Home Town, but not at all touristy. It’s Mayberry. We scored premium accommodations during our […]
Calendar – October / November 2020
SPECIAL NOTICE There may be changes in state guidelines due to the pandemic, so events may be changed or cancelled. Please call ahead before attending. October / November 2020 ArtConcerts & Live MusicHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART As I See It – […]
in this issue: August / September 2020
features Anything But Normal There are times when every day feels like the day before, even though our entire lives have changed. And playing by the rules has taken on a whole new meaning. Since Midwesterners normally don’t shy away from a challenge, how do we adapt to life during a global pandemic? In this issue, […]
Calendar – August / September 2020
SPECIAL NOTICE Due to the alert status of COVID-19 in Illinois, events listed on this calendar may change. We suggest calling ahead to confirm details and cancellations before making plans to attend. Thank you! August / September 2020 ArtNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesCharity Events ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – AugustDecatur Airport, […]
Living The American Dream
By Jan Mathew | Photography by Kathy Locke Visit the Hieronymus Mueller Museum and you’ll step into the rich story of a man heralded as a creative genius, prolific inventor and community champion. Chapters, as viewed through Mueller Company’s lens, are historical snapshots only Decatur can share. Within this panorama, the angle that Museum Director […]
Calendar – June / July 2020
SPECIAL NOTICE Due to the alert status of COVID-19 and influenzas in Illinois, we do not have a calendar for June/July 2020 events. We will post events as they become available once again. Thank you!
in this issue: June / July 2020
features Together, six feet apartAs we navigate our way through the effects of COVID-19 one thing is certain – the only constant is change. This issue documents the incredible moments that are making history in Decatur. Take care and be well. cover illustration by Shani Goss Portrait of a PandemicImages capture the essence of […]
Hidden in Plain Sight: WPA Park Pavilions
Beyond merely utilitarian function, WPA projects are aesthetically pleasing constructions that were built to last. Many of these gems are still in use today, although residents often fail to appreciate their historic significance. Before the dawning of “economic stimulus packages,” Grandpa had to put in a full day’s work before Big Brother would spare him […]
Atomic Mission
The Manhattan Project, so named because the first plan originated in that “district,” was America’s top-secret mission to harness nuclear energy into a massively powerful bomb and end World War ll. The mission’s leaders were Dr. Leo Oppenheimer on the science side, and General Leslie Groves on the management/military procurement and coordination side. The rest, […]
Weathering The Storm
When talking to Decatur resident Karen Hurley about the April 19, 1996, tornado she and her family survived, the key word is obvious: “Survive.” Yet after the dark eerie clouds, blinding rain, and devastating winds passed, the initial reaction was an odd sense of denial. Both Hurley and fellow local survivor Brad Storm didn’t grasp, […]
How-To Make the Perfect Cheese Toastie
Decatur resident Jim Friesner recalls ordering a cheese toastie when visiting Chicago a few years back. “The waitress laughed,” he recalls. “(I guess) it’s only called a cheese toastie in Decatur.” While wait staff outside our area may discern you mean a grilled cheese, “cheese toastie” generally requires an explanation or, at a minimum, earns […]
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