Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities
1005 Pennsylvania Avenue, , IL 62201
Museums
The Katherine Dunham Museum houses Miss Dunham’s outstanding collection of symbolic and functional art, including more than 250 African and Caribbean art objects from more than 50 countries.
Tapestries, paintings, sculpture, musical instruments and ceremonial costumes from around the world celebrate the human spirit of the Museum.The museum displays costumes, photographs, programs, letters, awards and mementos from Miss Dunham’s career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, writer and dance company owner.
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Nutcracker - Schaumburg Dance Ensemble
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts • Dec 05 – Dec 15
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble returns with its annual production of Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday ballet.
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Savanna Festival of Trees
Savanna Museum & Cultural Center • Nov 29 – Dec 15 @ 4PM
The Festival of Trees kicks off on Friday, November 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Savanna Christmas Walk.
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Handmade Market
Union Street Gallery • Nov 21 – Dec 21
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Galesburg Railroad Museum
Galesburg
The Galesburg Railroad Museum is a not for profit corporation established to promote the research, exploration, and discovery of the history of the railroad industry as…
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