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EmiSunshine and The Rain perform at The Blind Swine Speakeasy

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

**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

Crafternoon

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

The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with No Place Like Macomb, will host Sunday Crafternoon on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Crafternoon is an opportunity for makers of all ages and levels to create in the company of others. Bring a craft from home or start something new using… Read More »Crafternoon

Humbletown visits Our Front Porch

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

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

Gina de Gregorio and Paul Asaro at The Blind Swine Speakeasy

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

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

Make a Corn Husk Doll and learn about Culinary Traditions

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

Celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum during Downtown Macomb’s Moon Over Macomb festivities! On Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 AM to Noon, drop in for a hands-on, guided workshop where guests can craft corn husk dolls while learning about historic culinary traditions. Throughout the event, interactive stations will offer insights… Read More »Make a Corn Husk Doll and learn about Culinary Traditions

Joel Linscheid to perform on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night

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

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the WIU School of Music, welcomes Joel Linscheid to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night Friday, November 8th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is thrilled to welcome celebrated… Read More »Joel Linscheid to perform on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night

Sunday on the Porch: A Celebration of What We’ve Accomplished

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

You’re Invited to Celebrate Our New Front Porch! Join us for a Sunday afternoon of connection, community, and celebration on Sunday, November 10th from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum! The new and improved Our Front Porch was built with teamwork, creating a special place where history, culture, and community come together,… Read More »Sunday on the Porch: A Celebration of What We’ve Accomplished

Join us for a conversation with Ben Petropoulos about the Prairie

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

On Saturday, November 16th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, the Western Illinois Museum welcomes Ben Petropoulos, Land Conservation Specialist with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and USDA, to Our Front Porch. This program will focus on the technical strategies behind prairie restoration in West Central Illinois and delve into what it… Read More »Join us for a conversation with Ben Petropoulos about the Prairie

Seasonal Sounds, Reimagined: Tuba Christmas and Western Whackers

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

Join the Western Illinois Museum for an evening of festive fun and unexpected musical delights during this year’s Dickens on the Square celebration! Families and visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy two reimagined musical performances and hands-on holiday activities. Kick off the evening at 6:30 pm with the Western Whackers. These talented students… Read More »Seasonal Sounds, Reimagined: Tuba Christmas and Western Whackers

Sounds of the Season: Songs and Stories

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

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University School of Music and the Community Music School, invites you to an evening of festive cheer at Sounds of the Season: Songs and Stories on Friday, December 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This family-friendly event celebrates the holiday season with music, storytelling, and… Read More »Sounds of the Season: Songs and Stories