The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with The CT Vivian Project of Macomb, invites the public to a meet and greet followed by a community conversation on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Moderated by Byron Shabazz, the founder of The CT Vivian Project of Macomb, the program will bring together leaders… Read More »Community Conversation
The Western Illinois Museum will host a reception on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 am to noon to celebrate its current exhibit that showcases the artistry of local, prize-winning quilter Millie Sorrells. In addition to viewing the exhibit titled, Millie Sorrells: Quilter, Artist, Teacher, guests will have an opportunity to meet and greet Millie who… Read More »Exhibit Reception to meet Quilter Millie Sorrells
The Western Illinois Museum and Casa Latina Cultural Center at WIU celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dance, and food. On Friday, September 29th special guests Daniel Rojas and Claire Happel Ashe will perform with the members of EnsAmble Ad Hoc on the Museum’s indoor Our Front Porch. At 6:00 pm the doors, the Taqueria… Read More »Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with LatinX Music and a Dance Party
The Western Illinois Museum announces the next film in the Not So Easy Film Series. The documentary film Storm Lake directed by Jerry Risius and Beth Levison will be screened on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 8th at 2:00 pm at the Museum. Local media personalities will be on hand to… Read More »Storm Lake
The Western Illinois Museum announces the next film in the Not So Easy Film Series. The documentary film Storm Lake directed by Jerry Risius and Beth Levison will be screened on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 8th at 2:00 pm at the Museum. Local media personalities will be on hand to… Read More »Storm Lake
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is pleased to welcome musician Chip McNeill to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, October 13th, as part of the Jazz Series being offered at the Museum. The doors and bar open at 4:30 with music at 5:30 with… Read More »Chip McNeill to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois School of Music, is pleased to welcome back to Our Front Porch dulcimer player Bill Robinson for a program with the Western Ramblers. On Thursday, October 19th at 5:30 pm the musicians will offer an evening of lively roots music on the Museum’s indoor porch.… Read More »Bill Robinson and the Western Ramblers perform on Our Front Porch
Join us in celebrating the harvest season. Stop by on Saturday, October 21st during the Moon Over Macomb festivities and make a Corn Husk Doll from 10:00 am to noon. After you have created a doll, you can visit with the Museum’s re-enactors who will guide you on a trip through time. Stops on the… Read More »Make a Corn Husk Doll
Join us for the screening of the film Paper Tigers, the last film for this year’s Not So Easy Film Series. The documentary film directed by James Redford and Karen Pritzker will be screened on Friday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum. The film’s runtime is… Read More »Screening of Paper Tigers
The Western Illinois Museum welcomes songwriter Stefan Prigmore to Our Front Porch for an evening of Americana, folk, and roots music. The Texas-based singer will perform on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Stefan’s original music offers captivating and sincere stories delivered with his dynamic vocals. The doors and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m. Stefan will… Read More »Stefan Prigmore visits Our Front Porch
