New Exhibit @ Eaton Gallery: "The Artists Struggles...beautiful disasters"
Now - Oct. 19, 2011 , Artists Reception, Oct 7, 5-9pm
New Exhibit @ Eaton Gallery
"The Artists Struggles...beautiful disasters"
Brian Simpson drawings: Grace and Ineptitude
Herb Eaton paintings & drawings: Caught in the Thickets
Bloomington artists
October 5 - 19
artist opening & reception Friday, October 7, 5-9pm
artists talk Wed. Oct. 19, 6-8pm
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Cost: FREE Event Type: Other
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Eaton Gallery
411 N. Center
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.828-1575
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ISU Homecoming
Now - Oct. 16, 2011
For more information on homecoming please visit the website....More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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Illinois State University
(309) 438-2586
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IHSA Boys Golf State Finals
Oct. 14, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011
More than 300 individual golfers will arrive in Bloomington-Normal for the 2011 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Golf State Finals on October 14-15, 2011.
Each participating team and individual qualifier will play a total of two rounds (36 holes) of golf during the two-day event. Class A participants ...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Sports
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Various Golf Courses
Bloomington-Normal, IL
800.433.8226
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An Evening with Brad Sherwood & Colin Mochrie
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 7:30 p.m.
Unscripted, unpredictable, and unbelievable, Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie work without a net, armed only with lightning-quick wit and a keen sense of how to mine comedy gold. The two stars of the popular television show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" produce hilarious songs, wacky characters, and bizarre situations wit...More Info
Cost: Varies Event Type: Performing Arts
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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
600 N. East St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.434.2787
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Beginning Blacksmith Classes
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beginning Blacksmith Classes by the Illinois Valley Blacksmith Association - 16 +
Saturday, October 15; 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Try your hand at blacksmithing at the forge located across the parking lot from Sugar Grove Nature Center! The Illinois Valley Blacksmith Associations mission is to help people realize their dr...More Info
Cost: $35/members of SGNC or the IVBA, $45/non-members; registration & prepayment required. Event Type: Family Friendly
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Sugar Grove Nature Center
4532 N 725 East Rd.
McLean, IL 61754
309.874.2174
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Cut-A-Thon for Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 2:00-8:00 P.M
Free haircuts, silent auction, and complementry hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Donations welcome....More Info
Cost: Donations Accepted Event Type: Other
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Camille's Salon and Boutique
3001 Gill Street, Suite B
Bloomington, IL 61761
309-664-2264
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Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 7:30am - 12pm
The market is open every Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until noon and runs from May 14 through October 29. The Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market is located on the Square in Historic Downtown Bloomington.
The market offers a wide array of locally grown and produced meats, cheeses, vegetable and fruit produce, a...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Family Friendly
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Downtown Bloomington
Center, Jefferson, & Main Streets
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.829.9599
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Fall Colors Family Day
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011
Marshmallow & hot dog roast, hayrack rides, music, children's games, haunted hayrack rides, children's candy hunt & more!
The McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation provides recreational activities throughout the year to providing family fun, and entertainment, while promoting conservation and education.
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Event Type: Family Friendly
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Comlara County Park
13001 Recreation Area Drive
Hudson, IL 61748
309.434.6770
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Funks Grove Stewardship Workday
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Stewardship Work Days
Saturday, October 15 & 29
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Don Schmidt leads a faithful group of volunteers in a variety of stewardship activities every other Saturday. Stop out on occasion or join the group on a regular basis to assist with exotic species removal, seed collection, and other projects. Work da...More Info
Cost: Free, No registration required. Event Type: Other
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Sugar Grove Nature Center
4532 N 725 East Rd.
McLean, IL 61754
309.874.2174
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IESA Cross Country State Finals
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011
Runners from across the state will travel to Bloomington-Normal for the IESA Cross Country State Finals. Competition will take place in A and AA classes for both boys and girls. The competition kicks off at 10:00 am at Maxwell Park in Normal. The event is expected to draw 600 competitors....More Info
Event Type: Sports
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Parkside Junior High
101 N. Parkside Road
Normal, IL
309-829-0114
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ISU Homecoming Parade
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , Step-off at 10:00 a.m.
Every year, thousands of Redbird fans come out to see the spectacular parade floats that make their way down University Avenue. Gamma Phi, Big Red Marching Machine, Illinois State student organizations, high school bands, local dance troupes, and countless others. Visit IllinoisStateHomecoming.com to register for the ...More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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Corner of College and University
Normal, IL 61761
309-438-2586
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ISU Homecoming: Redbird Primetime
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Explore Uptown Normal Saturday evening during a new event -- Redbird Primetime. See the renovations and enjoy entertainment, extended business hours, and specials. Check the IllinoisStateHomecoming website later this summer for more details.
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Event Type: Family Friendly
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Uptown Normal
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.2586
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ISU Homecoming: Town & Gown 5K Run
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 7:00 a.m.
Be part of this active tradition and Get in the Game as you run through campus and Uptown Normal. Registration is required and the race will begin at 7:00 a.m. For registration information visit: IllinoisStateHomecoming.com.
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Event Type: Recreation
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Illinois State Student Fitness Center
347 S. University Street, Suite 103
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.2586
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Redbird Football vs. South Dakota
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 15, 2011 , 3:00 p.m.
Whats Homecoming without sporting fun? To Get in the Game you have to be at the game!Reserve your tickets through Illinois State Athletics Ticket Office by calling (309) 438-8000 or emailing tickets@IllinoisState.edu. Purchase your tickets online from GoRedbirds.com.
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Event Type: Sports
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Hancock Stadium
South Main Street
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.2586
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100 Years of ISU Agriculture Celebration and ISU Homecoming at Rader Family Farms
Oct. 15, 2011 - Oct. 16, 2011 , 9am- 6pm Saturday Noon-6pm Sunday
Visit your retired Ag Professor in the Alumni Tent, See the Antique Tractors on Display, Try the 100yrs of IWU Ag Corn Maze, All ISU Alumni receive a free kettle korn! Live Music and Free Facepainting certain hours. ...More Info
Cost: $6.00 3yrs & Up, +$4.00 Maze Entrance Event Type: Family Friendly
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Rader Family Farms
1238 Ropp Road
Normal, IL 61761
309-275-8765
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