Events Calendar

The Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Department of Theatre invites the campus and local communities to experience the classic musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” during its 2026 Homecoming Weekend celebration. The production brings together dynamic performances, classical music, and broad community involvement in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium inside the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center on C-SC’s campus Oct. 16–18.
Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, as well as at a 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 matinee show.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for C-SC students, faculty, and staff. 

The show is directed by C-SC Theatre Director and Senior Lecturer David Lane, and reservations can be made by emailing Lane at dlane@culver.edu or by scanning the QR code on the official show graphic (see attached).

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sun., Oct. 18th from 1 pm-5 pm for our 2026 Season Grand Opening! Enjoy 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting where you can hand-feed them, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white-sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more! Don't miss out on our last Alpaca Beach Party of the 2026 season!
The 19th Hole will join us this year with their tasty menu items and delicious drinks, including the best lemon shake-ups around! Hickory Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitting), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2 p.m., and The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the day extra fun. Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $8, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one. DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!
Cups of grain to hand-feed the alpacas will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed; our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole; we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with; this is a family-friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.
No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap-accessible port-a-potty.**Please note: this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you've earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you - the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand-feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.

FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.

The Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Department of Theatre invites the campus and local communities to experience the classic musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” during its 2026 Homecoming Weekend celebration. The production brings together dynamic performances, classical music, and broad community involvement in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium inside the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center on C-SC’s campus Oct. 16–18.
Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, as well as at a 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 matinee show.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for C-SC students, faculty, and staff. 

The show is directed by C-SC Theatre Director and Senior Lecturer David Lane, and reservations can be made by emailing Lane at dlane@culver.edu or by scanning the QR code on the official show graphic (see attached).

The Hamilton, IL Friends of the Library have scheduled an afternoon of Bingo on Sunday, October 18th. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m., with Bingo from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Hamilton Community Center, 1680 Keokuk Street (Hwy. 136 East). 
Bingo card books are $5.00 each, which includes nine games of three cards each. Special games with great prizes are planned as well. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. A Marketplace will offer unique and seasonal items for sale. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. 
Proceeds from the event will be used for the Friends of the Library projects. A few of the past projects include a Reading Garden; refurbishing of the main reading area, board meeting room, children's area, and bathrooms; computer purchases; and reupholstering of the library's four wingback chairs. For additional information, call (217) 847-2225.

The Veterans’ Home at Quincy celebrates its 140th anniversary, also known as Founder’s Day, with a program highlighting its rich history, entertainment, games, and lunch provided for the residents. Founded as the Soldiers and Sailors Home, it is now home to 281 veterans and their spouses. As part of Illinois’ commitment to veterans, over the past year, a state-of-the-art domiciliary and a long-term care building were opened. The Home, set on 210 historic acres, is the backdrop for these stunning buildings that provide its residents with elevated care, set in a modern and welcoming environment. This momentous milestone celebrates the Home, its staff, and its continued dedication to serving those who served.

ArcoStrum, a dynamic violin and guitar duo, brings an exciting and innovative concert experience to the Grand Theatre. Featuring violinist Strauss Shi and guitarist TY Zhang, ArcoStrum combines classical tradition with creative programming, performing music ranging from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Chinese traditional music to progressive rock.

Winners and Audience Prize recipients of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, ArcoStrum has performed for audiences across North America, Asia, and Latin America. Their energetic performances, engaging stage presence, and unique combination of violin and guitar have made them one of the distinctive ensembles of the new generation.

The duo's name combines arco, the Italian word for the violin bow, and strum, the gesture of sweeping across guitar strings, reflecting their unique musical partnership.

Join the Keokuk Concert Association for an evening of creative, inspiring, and dynamic music with ArcoStrum at the Grand Theatre. Concert and ticket information at https://www.keokukconcertassociation.org/

Registration is now open for the 19th annual Town and Gown celebration. Town and Gown 2026 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. This signature event brings together the WIU and Macomb communities to celebrate the partnerships and will be held at Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St. in Macomb.

A brief program will begin at 6:15 p.m., featuring remarks by WIU President Kristi Mindrup and Macomb Mayor Mike Inman. Following their remarks, the 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni awards will be presented.

The Honorary Alumni Award is presented annually to an individual who is not a WIU graduate but has provided exceptional service to the WIU community. The Town & Gown Award is presented annually to an individual who has provided exceptional service in bringing WIU and the Macomb communities together.

Culver-Stockton College will host its annual John A. Sperry, Jr., Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Meaders Lounge located in the Gladys Crown Center on C-SC’s campus. The lecture is open and free to the public.

Presented by Dr. Scott Giltner, Sperry Chair in Humanities, the presentation, "Family, Freedom, and Flowers: Former Slave Sam Green’s Six Decades at the Foot of the College Hill," focuses on the life and enduring impact of Sam Green.

Dr. Sperry was the first recipient of the Fred Helsabeck Prize for Excellence in Teaching in 1980 and was recognized at the College’s 129th Founders Day Convocation. A World War II veteran and lifelong learner, he is remembered for his dedication to the humanities and his enduring impact on the academic community.

Unseen//Unheard is the low-flute duo of Rose Bishop and Heather Neuenschwander, a fearless collaboration built on the belief that sound can be both resistance and revelation. Specializing in the rarely spotlighted voices of alto and bass flute, the duo pushes their instruments—and the tradition they come from—into radically new territory.
Free & open to the public.

 The Hamilton, IL United Methodist Church has scheduled their annual Chicken Pie Supper for Wednesday, October 21st from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the church, 861 Walnut Street (1 block south of Broadway). Dine-in customers, please use the parking lot entrance; carry-out customers are asked to use the Walnut Street entrance. 
This decades-long tradition includes chicken pie, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, carrot & celery sticks, applesauce, cranberry sauce, rolls & butter, cookie bars, and beverages. 
 The cost is by free-will donation, and proceeds will be used for church projects. For more information, call (217) 847-2295.
The HUMC United Women in Faith will also sell frozen chicken pies. The pies come in two sizes: 6-inch, serves 1-2 people, for $7.00; and 9-inch, serves 6-8 people, for $17.00. Please pre-order the pies by Tuesday, December 1st by calling (217) 847-2295 or (217 )847-2225. The pies will be available for pick-up at the U.W.F.'s annual Christmas Cookie Walk & Bazaar on Saturday, December 12th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.