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Community Conversation to Celebrate the William H. Thorpe Memorial Park

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first Black police officer. The event will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Western Illinois Museum. This one-hour program is… Read More »Community Conversation to Celebrate the William H. Thorpe Memorial Park

José Gobbo and Ana Oliveira at The Blind Swine

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum is excited to announce the next Blind Swine Speakeasy, set for Friday, September 13th. Guests are invited to sip some giggle juice while exploring the 1920s craze for the flying machine, all to the live tunes of guitarist José Gobbo and vocalist Ana Oliveira. This three-hour event promises a journey through… Read More »José Gobbo and Ana Oliveira at The Blind Swine

Blind Swine Speakeasy with musical guest Turas

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

****Password Alert**** "I'm looking over a four-leaf clover." The Western Illinois Museum is thrilled to announce the next Blind Swine Speakeasy event, taking place on Friday, September 27th. Guests are invited to raise a pint and enjoy an evening of music celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Irish immigrants, featuring musical guest Turas. Starting at… Read More »Blind Swine Speakeasy with musical guest Turas

Carlos Vega to perform on Our Front Porch

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is excited to welcome saxophonist Carlos Vega to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, October 4th, as part of the Al Sears Music Fest. The event will be held at the Museum. Doors and the bar open at 4:30… Read More »Carlos Vega to perform on Our Front Porch

EmiSunshine and The Rain perform at The Blind Swine Speakeasy

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

**Blind Swine PASSWORD Alert** Come around back and tell the goof at the door "You want to hear the canary sing." Doors and bar open at 5:30 with two sets of music at 6:30 and 7:30 pm. The Western Illinois Museum is thrilled to announce the next Blind Swine Speakeasy event, taking place on Friday,… Read More »EmiSunshine and The Rain perform at The Blind Swine Speakeasy

Crafternoon

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with No Place Like Macomb, will host Sunday Crafternoon on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Crafternoon is an opportunity for makers of all ages and levels to create in the company of others. Bring a craft from home or start something new using… Read More »Crafternoon

Humbletown visits Our Front Porch

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum is excited to welcome Humbletown, joined by local favorite John Lane, for a performance on Our Front Porch on Tuesday, October 22nd, at 6:30 pm. Doors and bar open at 5:30 pm, with music beginning at 6:30 pm. A suggested donation of $5 is encouraged at the door. Formed in the… Read More »Humbletown visits Our Front Porch

Gina de Gregorio and Paul Asaro at The Blind Swine Speakeasy

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

Hey, just a heads up for Friday, Oct 25th... swing by the back and tell our pal at the door you’re here to catch a flick on the silver screen. Keep it hush-hush—just between us! The Western Illinois Museum is excited to announce its next Blind Swine Speakeasy event, happening on Friday, October 25th. The… Read More »Gina de Gregorio and Paul Asaro at The Blind Swine Speakeasy

Make a Corn Husk Doll and learn about Culinary Traditions

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

Celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum during Downtown Macomb’s Moon Over Macomb festivities! On Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 AM to Noon, drop in for a hands-on, guided workshop where guests can craft corn husk dolls while learning about historic culinary traditions. Throughout the event, interactive stations will offer insights… Read More »Make a Corn Husk Doll and learn about Culinary Traditions

Joel Linscheid to perform on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the WIU School of Music, welcomes Joel Linscheid to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night Friday, November 8th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is thrilled to welcome celebrated… Read More »Joel Linscheid to perform on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night