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Calendar – December / January 2023

Decatur Magazine Calendar of Events Dec-Jan 2023

December 2022 / January 2023 Holiday DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicTheatre & DanceHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents For Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events HOLIDAY DATEBOOK Holiday Gift Shoppe – through December 23 Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery, 125 N. Water St. Original art and fine crafts for sale from nearly […]

features Season’s Greetings!It’s so comforting to know that some of the good stuff never changes. Finding Christmas in Decatur is festive and memorable, and we discovered the search is just part of the fun. This holiday issue is our gift to you – packed with all things merry and bright. Enjoy! Christmas CountdownWe’re counting the […]

We shared a glimpse of the Shields family’s six weeks in Italy in the October/November 2022 print issue of the Decatur Magazine. If you’re looking for the rest of the story, you’ve come to the right place. Dispatch From Abroad — “La Vita è Bella” Words by Zach Shields, Photos courtesy of the Centro Studi […]

October / November 2022 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicTheatre & DanceHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents For Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK A Taste of History – October 1 James Millikin Homestead, 125 N. Pine St.; Governor Oglesby Mansion, 421 W. William St.; The Staley Museum, 361 N. College St.; […]

features Fall Bucket ListCelebrating a bountiful harvest is the reason for the season we love in central Illinois. In this issue we tried to cover all the bases to enjoy your time spent with friends and family. Make plans, gather and be prepared to have fun. Let’s Get Toasted!As the autumnal equinox passes, local party […]

features Creative Influences Whether it’s a prospering distillery, engaging stage performance or thriving learning environment, Decaturites find inspiration in the evolution of great ideas. Whiskey Business Tony Brent appears an unlikely person to open a distillery in Decatur. Yet his vision for the new Brentford Distillery is clear. And with patience, will be well worth […]

Decatur Magazine Calendar of Events Aug-Sep 2022

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. August / September 2022 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events For Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness […]

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. June / July 2022 Art Concerts & Live Music History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events For Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Special Events […]

features Growing Season Technically, it’s defined as the period between the last frost of winter and the first frost of fall. For those of us living in Central Illinois, the growing season is also the time of year we roll up our sleeves and get to work, when establishing strong roots by cultivating what we […]

features Play Ball! While we’re waiting for the Major League Baseball lockout to end, all we have until the first pitch of the season are fond memories. Whether you root for the Cardinals or Cubs, emotions run deep and traditions live on with diehard fans from Decatur. Duck Tales A local group of Army buddies […]