Canton, IL

Into the Woods, the Stephen Sondheim musical. was performed as a highlight of year 17 of the chorus, under the auspices of the SRC Foundation. Visual artist David Gregory designed and painted the scenic background.

Canton, IL

Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development and Canton Main Street sponsor the annual fine arts festival with art sales, music, local foods and children’s activities.

Rushville, IL

The Hub Arts and Cultural Center’s annual outdoor Night Market, featuring arts and crafts vendors, live music, and local foods.

Macomb, IL

“Forgottonia” planning grant to create a show based on rural Illinois. Show will include original music by Vallillo enhanced with visual artwork created by local artists featuring images of the region.

Canton, IL

Monthly outdoor Art Gatherings with a venue packed with regional artists, local food vendors, outreach by nonprofit organizations, and activities for families.

Frederick, IL

Local songwriters and musicians are showcased at the annual event held outdoors at the historic Farwell House.

Havana, IL

Mason County Arts Council worked with community to present programs such as Christmas Holidays Around the World in December and a series of readings from the autobiography The Last of the Market Hunters, written by local author Dale Hamm.

Beardstown, IL

“Happily Never After” was performed by 15 youth during the park district’s annual summer theater and arts programs.

Havana, IL

The Riverfront Concert Series is a free, family friendly, Americana music series held monthly during the summer in a park overlooking the Illinois River.

Mt. Sterling, IL

Art supplies were purchased for the 2nd Annual Brown County Summer Bash, co-sponsored with Action Brown County.

Pittsfield, IL

Abe Lincoln Project and Looking for Lincoln in Pike County annual event featuring Civil War era music by Chris Vallillo and the Alton jaeger Guard Fife and Drum Corps.

Pittsfield IL

Pike County Art Guild works with community projects such as the Pike County Art Center and Picture Pittsfield to provide arts activities for all ages, including children.

Carthage, IL

Chris Vallillo presented a music and history program called Abraham Lincoln in Song. The program included story-telling anecdotes specific to Hancock County, along with an exhibit about Lincoln’s extended family who resided in the area.

Kampsville, IL

Annual Event Center for American Archeology and Calhoun Art Guild sponsor the annual event to share anthropology education and traditional arts.

Oquawka IL

A community-wide event was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the burial of a circus elephant named Norma Jean in the town park. Citizens of all ages created freestyle paintings of elephants, along with other arts and history activities.

Macomb, IL

Rising Stars summer program for children in grades 1-8 offers creative and collaborative theater and arts performance activities.

Smithfield, IL

The legacy of Harold Kee Welch (painter, sculptor and illustrator) is celebrated in his hometown. Chico Welch, musician and artist, gives tours and demonstrations. Events include the Spoon River Scenic Drive, with activities featuring area visual and musical artists.

Hardin, IL

Calhoun Entertainment Company, with Director Jerry Sievers, presented four performances of The Little Mermaid. CEC has been performing musicals and other productions since 1989.

Rushville, IL

Pandora's Playhouse is a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to bringing live theater and entertainment to the area with 3-4 shows a year. A summer production is geared toward youth participation.

Macomb, IL

Music On Our Front Porch family friendly summer programming with live music, cultural exchange, children’s activities and local foods.

Jerseyville, IL

Musical theater program at the public county-wide high school in Jerseyville. Rural high school students performed The Addams Family, a musical comedy.

Canton, IL

The Playhouse offers three performances per year, including a children’s musical performance of Snow White and a mystery theater show called Music in the Key of Murder.