The Western Illinois Museum welcomes musical artist Dan MacDonald, who performs as Spitzer Space Telescope on Friday, June 16th at 7:00 pm.  The Chicago-based visual artist and folk singer will visit Our Front Porch to share his original music and the origins that inspire his songwriting and other artistic projects. The doors and bar open… Read More »Dan MacDonald, singer-songwriter behind Spitzer Space Telescope

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the continuation of the popular music series Our Front Porch into July with another intimate performance set in the most interesting venue in McDonough County.  On Saturday, July 15, the Museum welcomes The Goldenrods, playing two sets starting at 7:00 pm.  The Goldenrods, hailing from St. Louis,… Read More »The Goldenrods to Perform on Our Front Porch

The Western Illinois Museum welcomes The Good Time Gals to the July lineup of concerts held on Our Front Porch, the site of a popular music series set in the most unexpected and interesting venue in McDonough County. On Thursday, July 20th, The Good Time Gals will share their original material that pulls influences of Americana,… Read More »The Good Time Gals Visit Our Front Porch

The Western Illinois Museum announces the screening of the documentary film, The Neutral Ground. The film is part of the monthly Not So Easy Film Series that brings people together to view and engage in conversation on challenging topics.  The film will be screened on Friday, August 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 6th… Read More »Film Series: The Neutral Ground

The Western Illinois Museum announces the screening of the documentary film, The Neutral Ground. The film is part of the monthly Not So Easy Film Series that brings people together to view and engage in conversation on challenging topics.  The film will be screened on Friday, August 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 6th… Read More »Film Series: The Neutral Ground

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