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    Chris Janson at the Effingham Performance Center

    Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 30 @ 7PM

    Join ACM award-winner Chris Janson for an evening of his greatest hits including "Drunk Girl" and his chart-topping, platinum smash "Buy Me A Boat." Read more about Chris Janson at the Effingham Performance Center
  • Show more in category of Museum & Gallery Exhibits

    21st Regional Survey of Art Exhibition in Dixon

    The Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center •  Jan 28 – Jan 31 @ 10AM

    A cornerstone of the TNPS calendar, this annual survey celebrates the depth of creativity found throughout the Rock River Valley. Read more about 21st Regional Survey of Art Exhibition in Dixon
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    David Van Delinder Exhibition at The Oregon Coliseum

    Jan 28 – Jan 31 @ 10AM

    Explore the art of David Van Delinder at the Coliseum Museum’s Lowden Gallery through February 28, featuring traditional and classical works from landscapes to portraits by… Read more about David Van Delinder Exhibition at The Oregon Coliseum
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    Peoria Camera Club Exhibition at the Oregon Coliseum

    Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana (CMAAA) •  Jan 28 – Jan 31 @ 10AM

    A showcase of diverse photographic work by 12 members of the Peoria Camera Club at the Oregon Coliseum. Read more about Peoria Camera Club Exhibition at the Oregon Coliseum
  • Show more in category of Seasonal

    Whispers After Dark: Cocktail Hour & Overnight Séance

    Jan 30 – Jan 31 @ 6PM

    An intimate winter evening and overnight package at Nook & Key 1893, where candlelight, quiet conversation, and old walls set the stage for something deeper. Read more about Whispers After Dark: Cocktail Hour & Overnight Séance
  • Show more in category of Festivals & Fairs

    Woodstock Groundhog Days

    Woodstock, IL •  Jan 30 – Feb 02 @ 5PM

    Woodstock Groundhog Days is a lively festival honoring the classic film Groundhog Day, shot in Woodstock, Illinois. Celebrate with movie fans, celebrity guests, and nostalgic events… Read more about Woodstock Groundhog Days
  • Show more in category of Food & Drink

    Chicago Restaurant Week

    Jan 23 – Feb 08

    Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene. Read more about Chicago Restaurant Week
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    Rockford Region Restaurant Week

    Jan 29 – Feb 08

    Rockford Region Restaurant Week returns from January 29 to February 8, celebrating the area’s dynamic food scene with special deals and one-of-a-kind menus. Read more about Rockford Region Restaurant Week

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