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Have a passion for tango? Love hearing waltzes? Want to do some dancing?Come hear flutist Amanda Pond this Friday perfor...
06/01/2026

Have a passion for tango? Love hearing waltzes? Want to do some dancing?

Come hear flutist Amanda Pond this Friday perform music inspired by dance rhythms.

+Plus a chance to learn and DANCE an 18th-century sarabande and bo***ée with live accompaniment!

At this hush-hush Blind Swine Speakeasy, the spectacle of 1920s baseball takes center stage, as a crowd of loyal bugs ce...
05/15/2026

At this hush-hush Blind Swine Speakeasy, the spectacle of 1920s baseball takes center stage, as a crowd of loyal bugs celebrates the game, the players, and the thrill of competition that became a national obsession and sparked local rivalries.

The stakes are high, and the odds are anyone’s guess at the Macomb Fairgrounds for the Game of the Year.

Doors and bar open at 6:00 pm
LIVE music with Pippi & Daniel starts at 6:30 pm

Here’s the skinny!The password for the Blind Swine is "I heard about the White Sox Wink." Slip the gatekeeper at the so...
05/15/2026

Here’s the skinny!

The password for the Blind Swine is "I heard about the White Sox Wink."

Slip the gatekeeper at the south door a fin ($5), and you’re in.

Don’t be a flat tire... join the fun!

+Doors and bar open at 6:00 pm
+Music starts at 6:30 pm

The south door of WIM’s old garage just might be your entry to the Blind Swine Speakeasy on Saturday, May 16th, from 6:3...
05/14/2026

The south door of WIM’s old garage just might be your entry to the Blind Swine Speakeasy on Saturday, May 16th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The doors and the bar open at 6:00 pm if you have the password.

Providing the soundtrack for the evening, Pippi & Daniel and their band deliver live music that will get your toes tapping. Their soulful vocals and blend of jazz and R&B will be featured in two lively sets beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Save the dates for ALL upcoming "Swines." Don’t be a flat tire... join the fun!

At this hush-hush gathering, the spectacle of 1920s baseball takes center stage, as a crowd of loyal bugs celebrates the...
05/13/2026

At this hush-hush gathering, the spectacle of 1920s baseball takes center stage, as a crowd of loyal bugs celebrates the game, the players, and the thrill of competition that became a national obsession and sparked local rivalries.

Speakeasies offered more than h***h; they were gathering joints where fans hashed out the latest baseball news and, now and then, laid a little something on the line. Some say gambling was at the root of the Black Sox scandal, when eight players were accused of throwing the 1919 World Series. Throughout the evening, guests can take a gander at baseball artifacts from WIM’s collection, mull over this “game-changing” chapter in the sport’s history and its connection to Macomb, and enjoy live music and a now-legal beverage

Come hear these amazing musicians and lifelong learners from the WIU Community Music School perform on Our Front Porch t...
05/09/2026

Come hear these amazing musicians and lifelong learners from the WIU Community Music School perform on Our Front Porch this Sunday!

Celebrate Mother's Day by bringing your mom, grandmother, or favorite music lover for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the talent and creativity of our community.

Next up for our Film, Food, and Conversation series is "Free For All: The Public Library," an excellent documentary abou...
05/03/2026

Next up for our Film, Food, and Conversation series is "Free For All: The Public Library," an excellent documentary about the history and importance of access to a public library.

We'll enjoy delicious Larry A's Pizza and conversation; we'd like to hear what you think.

Sunday, May 3rd at 3:30 pm. Film runtime is 84 minutes, and it is not rated.

A dancing Grandma, a wolf with a tummy ache, and a brave Little Red? You can meet them all at this Saturday's performanc...
05/01/2026

A dancing Grandma, a wolf with a tummy ache, and a brave Little Red? You can meet them all at this Saturday's performance of Little Red Riding Hood!

This charming 45-minute children’s opera is full of humor, music, and heart—perfect for all ages.

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Do you have a superball? If not, Friday night is your chance to create sounds with one–and take it home!Join us for Will...
04/30/2026

Do you have a superball? If not, Friday night is your chance to create sounds with one–and take it home!

Join us for Will Yager and a performance full of unexpected sounds.



A perfect afternoon on Our Front Porch with Dr. Larry Balsamo, who shared the words and deeds of Abraham Lincoln. He bro...
04/26/2026

A perfect afternoon on Our Front Porch with Dr. Larry Balsamo, who shared the words and deeds of Abraham Lincoln. He brought clarity and insight into the complexity of Lincoln's life and his role in shaping history. Thank you, Larry, and to everyone who joined us. It was a pleasure to spend time with you all.

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201 S Lafayette Street
Macomb, IL
61455

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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