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 holiday treats.

The program kicks off at 5:30 PM on the Museum’s indoor “Our Front Porch,” where the LaMoine Brass Quintet will perform and lead guests in caroling. The audience is encouraged to join in and just enjoy beloved holiday tunes in a setting reminiscent of traditional outdoor caroling—don’t forget to bundle up, as this space is unheated!

At 6:00 PM, the celebration moves to the heated east building. Guests of all ages can sip warm drinks, view the exhibit, taste sugar plums, and create Victorian-inspired tree decorations. To add to the festive atmosphere, Mayor Mike Inman will present a reading of T’was the Night Before Christmas.

The evening continues at 6:30 PM with more caroling and a special performance by the Camerata Nova Quintet, as musicians and guests come together to bring timeless holiday classics to life.

Doors and bar open at 5:00 PM. Warm non-alcoholic refreshments will also be served throughout the evening. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door. The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, just one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square.

For more information, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email info@wimuseum.org.