Events Calendar

The Dallas Brass will present an “American Musical Journey,” at The Legacy Theater at 7
p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.
This show, one of many programs Dallas Brass offers, makes a musical journey through
American history. From the time of George Washington to the present day, they perform
music styles from Dixieland, swing, Broadway, folk, patriotic, and pop.
The show features special guest performers, over 30 local high school band students, who
will participate in a clinical workshop during the day and perform selections with the Dallas
Brass that evening during the show.
Founded in Dallas, Texas, by Michael Levine in 1983, the Dallas Brass has become one of
America’s foremost musical ensembles. These seven musicians have a unique blend of
traditional brass instruments and a full complement of drums and percussion.
“Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how
much we enjoy what we do," said Levine.
This show will bring enrichment to the local music workshop students, and a great evening of
music for all ages. It is generously sponsored by Carl Sandburg College.
Tickets for Dallas Brass, and all other shows, are available at The Legacy Theater box office
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. The box office is open prior to each show.
Or call the theater at 217-357-9479 during office hours, or at other times and leave a
message. Tickets can be purchased on the theater’s website, www.thelegacytheater.com.

Friday nights are made for song, and EVERY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT we encourage you to find the courage to SING WITH CHARGING RHINO PRODUCTIONS at Montrose Sandbar!

50/50 an fight Basket Raffle
Large selection of vendors with unique crafts and gift

Explore the wonders of nature and discuss how wildlife and plants prepare for the cold winter months to come on this morning hike on one of Argyle's most popular trails. Hike will begin at 10 a.m. at the visitor center and conclude by noon. For more information, please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Explore the wonders of nature and discuss how wildlife and plants prepare for the cold winter months to come on this morning hike on one of Argyle’s most popular trails. Hike will begin at 10 a.m. at the visitor center and conclude by noon

640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, IL
Saturday, November 08, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Walnut Grove Farm is hosting its 34th annual “Christmas at the Farm”, Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9 from 10 to 4, providing a unique holiday shopping experience complete with hand-crafted gifts you can purchase directly from the artisan, fresh evergreen wreaths and swags, gourmet foods and drink, live music, and visits with Old-World St Nick! Visit http://barn-fest.com/ (include the dash) for details.

Knoxville, Illinois. Walnut Grove Farm, a National Historic Register farmstead, is hosting its 34th annual holiday event on November 8 & 9 from 10AM to 4PM. Featuring new gifts from regional artisans, simmering foods and family fun, the event has become an established holiday shopping tradition. Walnut Grove Farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville, Illinois on Carr Street. Admission is a generous gift of food items for local charity Christmas baskets.

Walnut Grove Farm has showcased fine artistic talent from people who are some of the most creative business entrepreneurs in West Central Illinois. At this juried show, artisans will be offering a diverse range of hand-made and personally produced items from watercolor and mixed media paintings, artisan soap to fine quilts, tie dye to blown glass ornaments, folk art, and jewelry to wood carving; hand woven scarves to children’s books, dragons and chess sets, hand-felted and crocheted wearable art to candles and CBD oil products. Home baked pies, cookies and sour dough breads are part of the holiday menu! Tacos & Thai food truck offers tamales & hot soups. Rise and Grind will be your coffee & treat spot on Sunday! Twenty-five local and regional artisans will be selling their wares; many are one-of-a-kind gifts.

Warm food, festive music and meeting the artists are a staple at Walnut Grove Farm. Chat with Old World Saint Nicholas who will arrive daily at 11 AM. Enjoy live music with Cluck Ole Hen at 1 pm on Saturday and John Heasly at 1 pm on Sunday. Families can kick off the holiday season by ordering fresh, natural designer wreaths and greens to be picked up in December. Do make and take ornaments for kids and family farm photo ops for Christmas cards. Enjoy Mini Cow Corral both days.

“Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm is truly a holiday homecoming. Extended family celebrations have grown to include a visit to this barn festival. Coupled with meaningful gift-giving and opportunities to support superb local artisans while sharing food gifts with those in need, the barn is always about celebrating quality and our community. Come see us and support local businesses and art!” states farm host, Jan King. Visit http://barn-fest.com/ for details or call (309) 337-5354.

The Snack Thief by Tiffany Erickson
When Toby's after-school snack goes missing each day, his family has some interesting ideas about who took it. But Toby makes a plan to solve this mystery and gets quite a surprise! A delicious whodunit for ages 3-6.
Book signing and Storytime even with snack stations

Hi! Phi Beta Delta, an honorary for those involved in international education, will be having their annual scholarship fundraising dinner on November 8. Below is a press release on it and attached are fliers. The fliers are the same, just in two different formats. If you could post a flier and include the press release in your news items, we would hugely appreciate it. Thanks, John Carlson, PBD Activity Chair

Scholarship Fundraiser Features “A Taste of Bangladesh”

Food and culture of the South Asian country of Bangladesh will highlight Phi Beta Delta’s annual scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, November 8 at 6 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W Calhoun in Macomb. This fundraising dinner provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about another country in a number of ways. In addition to a meal of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, students from Bangladesh will give insights into the culture of Bangladesh, as well as provide Bangladeshi entertainment. There will also be a marketplace of international items for sale. Proceeds from this event will help Phi Beta Delta fund two scholarships for students pursuing their education in another country and learning of their culture. One scholarship goes to a WIU student who wishes to study abroad while the other goes to an international student who will be studying at WIU.

Everyone is invited to attend. Tickets purchased in advance are $16 for non-student adults and $10 for students. Tickets at the door are $20 for non-student adults and $12 for students. All tickets for children ages 6-12 are $7 and children ages 5 and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased by emailing PBD treasurer Jack McKinnon at jackmckinnon@hotmail.com. Please put PBD dinner in the email subject line. Seating is limited so please consider purchasing advance tickets.

Phi Beta Delta is an international honorary for those interested in international education with over 200 chapters in the United States and other countries. In addition to funding scholarships, WIU’s Phi Beta Delta chapter hosts Culture Night activities each fall and spring for incoming international students, a Fall Fun activity at Horn Lodge for international students including wiener roasting and pumpkin carving, and international cultural events for Macomb High School. For more details about Phi Beta Delta and membership information, contact Phi Beta Delta at pbd@wiu.edu.

The Standing Bear Council will present pre-1825 history and will focus on the 200 years of history of Native Americans in Hancock County, Illinois. The presenters include Debbie Callaghan and Dona Herr with a special visit from a relative of Chief Keokkuk. A pictorial of the mounds on a hill overlooking the Mississippi will also be shared.
Moving eastward, other Native history of Hancock County will be given by Diane Barnett and Diana Griffiths. This narrative will cover several tribes that were present in encampments and nomadic tribes, following the buffalo.
The collection of Native children from their tribal families and placement into "Native American Schools" was the stepping stone of the dysfunction of Native American culture. Dona Herr will discuss the effects on how this impacted Native American families.
The audience will be able to view Native articles, maps, furs, and more. There will be many handouts to take home and a question-and-answer session will also be held. This presentation takes place at the Carthage Community Center, 301 E. Main in Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on November 8. Doors open at 6:30.