Articles - Decatur Magazine

Calendar – April/May 2019

April / May 2019 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Barn Colony Artists – April & MayMadden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St. Artists meet for shared hands-on painting and learning and to support the […]

features What’s Next?“Change is the only constant in life,” said the ancient philosopher Heraclitus. As Decatur’s aging population moves into retirement, we wanted to find out how that will affect our community and who will step up to take their place. Changing Of The GuardAs a wave of Decatur’s community and business leaders transition to […]

February / March 2019 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Perkinson Exhibit – through February 8Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Perkinson Gallery, 1184 W. Main St. Brilliant artworks on exhibit from the Millikin University permanent collection, M-F 12-5pm when school […]

Kenosha, Wisconsin Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Kenosha is the county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin. With an estimated population of 99,889, it is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin and the fourth-largest city on Lake Michigan. Kenosha, decades ago a bustling hub of manufacturing, is today a bedroom community because of the […]

It doesn’t matter where you lived, if you were a kid growing up during the 60’s and 70’s in America, you flew, or knew someone who flew, Hi-Flier kites. Founded in Decatur in 1923 by Harvey A. Sellers with a simple bow kite, the Hi-Flier Manufacturing Company grew to be the top paper kite maker […]

features Elf MagicSanta’s Elves have been working behind the scenes to make your holidays merry and bright this season, with tips to spruce up your trees and tables, events to get you in the spirit, and gift ideas for everyone on your list. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dressed in their Holiday BestPartygoers aren’t […]

December 2018 / January 2019 HOLIDAY DATEBOOK ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events HOLIDAY DATEBOOK Christmas Card Lane – November 24- December 30Downtown Decatur across from ADM Center. Display of 4-by-6 foot Christmas cards based on the theme Holiday Season Around the […]

Decatur Magazine - Here & There: 2018 Top Ten

2018 Top Ten U.S. News & World Report recently released its third annual ranking of America’s 125 largest metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and quality of life. The study analyzed survey responses from 3,000 people, as well as data collected from the U.S. Census, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]

Decatur Magazine - Only in Decatur-Fairview Park Ice Rink

For 20 years, from 1962 to 1982, the Fairview Park Ice Rink enjoyed its glory days. According to Decatur Park District figures, more than 45,000 residents of all ages skated ’round the rink the winter of 1971-72, a record year for the facility. Many folks recall the charm of skating outdoors and warming up with […]

A supplement to the story in the October/November 2018 issue of Decatur Magazine. Pumpkins are also members of the large and diverse cucurbits family. So if you’d rather eat than decorate, try this recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes (courtesy of the Great Pumpkin Patch) 1 egg ¼ cup plain yogurt ¾ cup milk ¾ cup pumpkin puree […]

Decatur Magazine Here and There - Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, making it one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. It is named after King Louis XVI of France. Today, the city is known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the University of Louisville and its Louisville […]

Decatur Magazine Only in Decatur - Haunted Decatur

Celebrating their 25th year of tours in 2018, the Haunted Decatur Tour was created by author Troy Taylor and Avon Theater owner Skip Huston in 1993 and is downstate Illinois’ original ghost tour. It is one of the longest-running in the state and takes a look at the darker side of the city – revealing […]

Decatur Magazine Calendar - Oct-Nov 2018

October / November 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – OctoberDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery, 910 Airport Rd. Featuring the works of Sue Goodpaster, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Decatur Public […]

features CornucopiaNowhere else in world is the “horn of plenty” more prevalent than during the fall months in Central Illinois. Warm days and cool nights bring out vibrant autumn colors (cozy sweaters, too!) And, the bounty of the harvest is celebrated at local fairs & festivals and by giving thanks for our blessings. Enjoy! Pilgrim […]

Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN is a city located along the Tennessee River near the southeastern corner of Tennessee. With an estimated population of 177,582 in 2017, it is the fourth-largest city in Tennesse. Served by multiple railroads and Interstate highways, Chattanooga is a transit hub. Chattanooga boasts that they have low cost of business, with […]

August / September 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – AugustDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery. Featuring Rae Nell Spencer’s artworks, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Rock Springs Exhibits – August Rock […]

features It’s Showtime!Entertainment is alive in Decatur this season! Whether it’s a small venue or a festival stage, we have a diverse menu of performances that is sure to please people of all ages. We also go behind the music to see what it takes to bring quality acts to our town. BookedWhat does it […]

Warm weather has returned to Central Illinois, so residents have been on the lookout for the new painted suit on the tree in Fairview Park…the Bikini Tree, to be exact. Her roots have been traced back almost 60 years, when members of the Decatur High School Class of 1959 painted the first bikini as a […]

Milwaukee, WI Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has a population of 595,070 and ranks 2nd largest in the Midwest, right behind Chicago. Once known almost exclusively as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse, Milwaukee has taken steps in recent years to reshape its image with numerous construction projects. In the past decade, […]

? June / July 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART AFRICA – June 1-July 28Opening Cultural Event – June 1Pre-K African Art Experience – June 30Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery, 125 N. Water St. Exhibit […]