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

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”

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

****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

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

**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

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

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