Creativity takes over Champaign County, Illinois April 12-15, 2018 with the annual Boneyard Arts Festival. This four-day event is something every art buff will want to add to the calendar. The festival is a multi-genre event showcasing performance, literary and … Continue reading
Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the world’s most renowned Twentieth Century architects, has deep roots in Oak Park, Illinois. Located just west of the Chicago loop, the town is home to more than two-dozen buildings and homes that Wright designed … Continue reading
While the Quad cities—which include Rock Island, Moline and East Moline in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa—get a lot of traffic during warm-weather months, winter is a great time to head over there for a visit to its … Continue reading
From the suburbs of Chicago to the rural reaches of Illinois, we’re highlighting some of the state’s great summer art festivals. These offers a unique collection of works from local and national artists and artisans, plus musical entertainment and food as well. … Continue reading
Enjoy drama, comedy, and a healthy dose of The Bard during this summer’s Illinois Shakespeare Festival, June 28-August 12, 2017. The festival takes place at theaters in Bloomington and Normal. If you book a room at the Vrooman Mansion in … Continue reading
At Ravinia Park, in the northern suburb of Highland Park, the hustle of Chicago is far away, and people settle in for a night of music under the stars. It’s a summer tradition for generations of Illinois residents near and … Continue reading
Expect to be delighted, inspired, and amazed when you pay a visit to the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Located on a 90-acre campus on the north side of town, this multi-facility complex of visual and performance … Continue reading