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    21st Regional Survey of Art Exhibition in Dixon

    The Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center •  Feb 04 – Feb 07 @ 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

    Feb 04 – Feb 07 @ 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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    Flock to the Rock in Rock Falls

    Lower Dam in Rock Falls •  Feb 07 @ 10AM

    Flock to the Rock on February 7, 2026, offers eagle viewing, live wildlife programs, Native American storytelling, photography presentations, and ice sculpting in Rock Falls. Read more about Flock to the Rock in Rock Falls
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    Fulton-Mason Eagle Day

    Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds •  Feb 07 @ 9AM

    The free public event with opportunities to learn about bald eagles and regional wildlife. Read more about Fulton-Mason Eagle Day
  • Show more in category of Sports

    IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals

    Grossinger Motors Arena •  Feb 06 – Feb 07 @ 8AM

    The IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals in Bloomington showcase top high school teams performing stunts, tumbling, and spirit, as they compete for state titles in a… Read more about IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals
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    Mike Super at the Effingham Performance Center

    Effingham Performance Center •  Feb 07 @ 7PM

    Join "America's Favorite Mystifier" as he brings mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian to the Effingham Performance Center stage! Read more about Mike Super at the Effingham Performance Center
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    Polar Palooza Winter Festival

    Hopkins Park  •  Feb 07 @ 12noon

    Festival attendees will enjoy free hot chocolate and s'mores while warming up next to one of the community fires, hop aboard a hayride through Hopkins Park,… Read more about Polar Palooza Winter Festival
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    Thunderstruck-America's AC/DC Tribute at The Dixon

    The Dixon Historic Theatre •  Feb 07 @ 7:30PM

    A high-energy AC/DC tribute concert bringing big riffs, iconic vocals, and nonstop rock to The Dixon on February 7. Read more about Thunderstruck-America's AC/DC Tribute at The Dixon

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