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Erika Holst to present The Life Cycle of Clothing – VIRTUAL PROGRAM DUE TO WEATHER!

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

Due to the severe weather forecast, Erika Holst will join us virtually at the Museum. Guests are welcome to join us at Museum or view it online at the following links: YouTube Facebook The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome Illinois State Museum Curator of History Erika Holst to Our Front Porch for her… Read More »Erika Holst to present The Life Cycle of Clothing – VIRTUAL PROGRAM DUE TO WEATHER!

Stefan Prigmore Returns to Our Front Porch

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

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the return of songwriter Stefan Prigmore to perform on Our Front Porch on Friday, May 31st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Texas-based singer’s rustic and approachable blend of Americana, folk, and roots is a favorite of audiences. His stark and sincere lyrics paired with his dynamic… Read More »Stefan Prigmore Returns to Our Front Porch

Average Joey with John Lane

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

Traveling songwriter Average Joey will share an unlikely blend of folk songs, country tunes, and punk rock banjo backed by fiddler and all-around musician John Lane.

Jeff Swan Plays the Blues

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

Blues guitarist extraordinaire Jeff Swan will be joined by local musicians including saxophonist and keyboardist Pete Hannon, bassist and singer David Denisar, and Morton drummer and WIU graduate Michael Coers to perform in an evening of live music.

Sunday Crafternoon

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

Join us for a casual afternoon of crafting in community on the third Sunday of the Month! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm Crafternoon has always been about creating a welcoming, non-competitive, and non-judgmental space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect and feel a sense of belonging. Participants can choose… Read More »Sunday Crafternoon

Thriving Artist Workshop with Ximena Barreto

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

Working in collaboration, the Gazebo Arts Festival, Macomb Creative Collab, and the Western Illinois Museum are excited to announce The Thriving Artist Workshop Series. This series aims to help artists and creatives in the Western Illinois region develop essential business skills related to their art. These workshops are part of the monthly Crafternoon event, held… Read More »Thriving Artist Workshop with Ximena Barreto

The Blind Swine with guest musicians Sally Weisenberg and Don Berbaum

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

PASSWORD ALERT for August 9th Don't share this with anyone!! Come around the back door and drop the words "Tin Lizzy." The Western Illinois Museum’s Blind Swine Speakeasy returns to give you a roaring good time. Starting on Friday, August 9, 2024, the speakeasy will be open on the second and fourth Fridays through October,… Read More »The Blind Swine with guest musicians Sally Weisenberg and Don Berbaum

The Blind Swine Speakeasy Returns with “A Rhythm Migrates North”

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

PASSWORD ALERT: Come around to the south door and tell the bird at the door, "I want to take a ride on the Mississippi." The Western Illinois Museum invites you to experience the magic of the Jazz Age as its celebrated Blind Swine Speakeasy returns on Friday, August 23rd. Kicking off at 5:30 PM, this… Read More »The Blind Swine Speakeasy Returns with “A Rhythm Migrates North”

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