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Crisis, Resistance, and Hope

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

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the One Book One Community Festival, will host a conversation based on the book What the Eyes Don’t See with University of Michigan (UM-Flint) staff, Paula Nas, Nicolas Custer, and Troy Rosencrants, who were directly involved in confronting the government when dangerous levels of lead were discovered in… Read More »Crisis, Resistance, and Hope

Damani Phillips to perform with the HAT Trio 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 pleased to welcome musician Damani Phillips to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, April 5th, as part of the Jazz Series being offered at the Museum.  The doors and bar open at 4:30 pm with two sets of… Read More »Damani Phillips to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch

Ana Oliveira Quartet to visit Our Front Porch

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

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the premiere performance of local singer Ana Olivera with her Quartet on Our Front Porch on Friday, April 12th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.  The Museum’s indoor porch offers an intimate, live music experience where audiences can connect with musicians. The doors and bar open at 4:30 pm.… Read More »Ana Oliveira Quartet to visit Our Front Porch

The Goldenrods return 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 the popular music trio, The Goldenrods to perform on Our Front Porch on Friday, April 12th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  The Museum’s indoor porch offers an intimate, live music experience where audiences can connect with musicians. The doors and bar open at 6:00… Read More »The Goldenrods return to Our Front Porch

Making Words Flow Like Water: The Art of Verbal Expression

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

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the One Book One Community Festival, will host an afternoon to learn and experience the power of first-person narrative through verbal expression using storytelling, song, and poetry. On Sunday, April 14th from 1:00 to 5:30, the Museum will offer three programs in one afternoon where guests can join… Read More »Making Words Flow Like Water: The Art of Verbal Expression

Audio Connections: An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop

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

A new partnership between Cuba High School’s Forgottonia Project, Tri States Public Radio, the Western Illinois Museum, and the WIU Department of Broadcasting and Journalism is bringing together a group of content creators to share techniques for collecting and sharing the stories of west central Illinois. A three-hour workshop will be held on Sunday, April… Read More »Audio Connections: An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop

A Victorian Secret: How 19th-Century Technology Influenced Women’s Dress and Fashion

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

 The Western Illinois Museum will host resident Victorian ladies Stasia Bath and Nancy Chu in a one-hour program on May 14th at 6:30 pm titled A Victorian Secret: How 19th-Century Technology Influenced Women’s Dress and Fashion. Women’s fashion, including undergarments, changed dramatically in the 19th century because of innovations in technology. In this presentation, Bath… Read More »A Victorian Secret: How 19th-Century Technology Influenced Women’s Dress and Fashion

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.