Turbulent Time: Perspectives of the Vietnam War
Now - Aug. 6, 2011
A Turbulent Time: Perspectives of the Vietnam War explores the complex ways McLean County residents perceived and responded to this crucial 20th century event. How and why did the U. S. Government get involved in Vietnam? How did local citizens and those serving in Vietnam initially feel about the war? How did fee...More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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McLean County Museum of History
200 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.827.0428
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Come and Get It! The Way We Ate 1830-2008
Now - Jan. 29, 2012
Explore the eating habits, cooking equipment, methods and diverse food traditions of McLean residents since the early 1800s. Discover how dramatically our habits have changed over time. Investigate four kitchens, each representing a different era and illuminating how the kitchen has changed in the last 180 years. Us...More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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McLean County Museum of History
200 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.827.0428
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Network Christian Preview Worship
Now - Dec. 12, 2010 , 6:30-7:30 p.m.
We will be holding four monthly preview worship services on the second Sunday of the month from Sept. to Dec., 2010 in preparation of launching weekly services in January 2011....More Info
Cost: free Event Type: Family Friendly
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Benjamin Elementary School
6006 Ireland Grove
Bloomington, IL 61705
309.807.0046
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Not Now, Darling
Now - Nov. 7, 2010 , Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening, Sunday Brunch
Not Now, Darling
by Ray Cooney and John Chapman
The fur really flies in the outrageous farce!
The scene is the exclusive fur salon of Bodley and Crouch, where Crouch struggles to keep things going despite the energetic philandering of his partner. At the moment, Bodley is trying to secure the affections of his l...More Info
Cost: $31-$35 Event Type: Performing Arts
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Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre
Timberline Road
Goodfield, IL 61742
309-965-2545
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Images from Around the World
Now - Nov. 16, 2010 , 9 am
Honors Program Photo Exhibit is a display titled "Images from Around the World: A Photographic Collection of Honors Students' International Experiences"
Open to the public....More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Other
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Milner Library -- Main Floor
201 N. School St.
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.3481
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NOWHERE by Schuyler Maehl
Now - Dec. 2, 2010
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of two solo exhibitions: an installation by Schuyler Maehl in Galleries 2.5 and 3, and the premier showing of Rudy Pozzattis recent lithographs in Gallery 2, from October 26th through December 2, 2010.
Permeating the...More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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University Galleries of Illinois State University Center for the Visual Arts
Center for the Visual Arts, Room 110
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.5487
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The Twelve Labors of Hercules by Rudy Pozzatti
Now - Dec. 2, 2010
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of two solo exhibitions: an installation by Schuyler Maehl in Galleries 2.5 and 3, and the premier showing of Rudy Pozzattis recent lithographs in Gallery 2, from October 26th through December 2, 2010.
On view in Gal...More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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University Galleries of Illinois State University
Center for the Visual Arts, Room 110
Normal, IL 61761
3094542801
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Dracula
Now - Nov. 13, 2010 , 7:30 & 2:30 pm
Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker, this stage adaptation served as the basis for the 1931 classic horror film starring Bela Lugosi. Visit www.communityplayers.org for exact show times and ticket prices....More Info
Cost: $12/$10/$8/$5 Event Type: Performing Arts
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Community Players Theatre
201 Robinhood Lane
Bloomington, IL 61701
309/663-2121
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The Blessings of the Table
Now - Nov. 7, 2010 , Wed-Sun: 9am-4pm
Sarah Davis brought the traditional Thanksgiving celebration to Bloomington, and the Mansion tour features the bountiful foods, family celebrations and charitable customs which were popular during her New England childhood.
Free; donations welcome.
(Closed Veterans Day)
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Cost: Donation Event Type: Family Friendly
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David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.828.1084
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ISU Family Weekend
Now - Nov. 7, 2010
Please visit the website for a full line-up of events!...More Info
Event Type: Family Friendly
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Illinois State University
(309) 438-3753
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IWU Family Weekend
Now - Nov. 7, 2010
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Illinois Wesleyan University
(309) 556-3850
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21th Annual BHS Craft Show
Now - Nov. 6, 2010 , 9 am - 3 pm
120 Craft Booths
Bake Sale
ADA Accessible Facility
Proceeds benefit the BHS Marching Raiders...More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Other
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Bloomington High School
1202 East Locust Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
309.663.4090
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Annual Book Sale
Now - Nov. 6, 2010 , 9 am - 5 pm
The Friends of Milner Library will hold their annual book sale during Family Weekend.
Proceeds are used to enrich the Library collections and improve services to the university community and the citizens of Central Illinois....More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Other
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Milner Library -- Main Floor
201 N. School St.
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.3841
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Family Nature Exploration Day at the Sugar Grove Nature Center
Now - Nov. 6, 2010
Bring the family out for a day of fun at Sugar Grove Nature Center in Funks Grove!
Enjoy a guided hike at 11:00 a.m. and dont miss animal feeding time at 1:00 p.m. Spend time exploring the trails and playing in Imagination Grove. Stop inside the Nature Center to create a nature-inspired craft at any time throughou...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Family Friendly
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Sugar Grove Nature Center
4532 N 725 East Road
McLean, IL 61754
309.874.2174
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OSF St. Joseph Foundation 22nd Annual Crystal Ball
Now - Nov. 6, 2010 , 6:00-11:00 p. m.
Please join us at this year's fundraising gala for OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. This premier black-tie ball is one of the largest in central Illinois. The theme for the event is Through The Eyes of A Child with proceeds going towards OSF's new Birthing Center project.
This year's ball will be held at the Blooming...More Info
Cost: $150 a ticket Event Type: Other
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Bloomington Country Club
605 Towanda Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.665.4900
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3rd Annual Model Railroad Train Show
Now - Nov. 7, 2010 , 11am-4pm on Saturday & 1-4pm on Sunday
The Normal Public Library will celebrate National Railroad Month by having its third annual model railroad train show Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Normal Public Library community room, 206 W. College Ave.
Other activities: Train-related c...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Family Friendly
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Normal Public Library
206 W. College Ave.
Normal, IL
309-452-1757
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