Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 and make plans to attend this year's Spring Finders Market, presented by Jump Jive Productions.
This community-driven, one-of-a-kind flea market brings together patrons and vendors from all over the Decatur area to celebrate and support local craftsmanship. Shoppers and treasure hunters can spend the... [read more]
So, you want to go out to eat. Where are you going to go? If you want to have some of the best steak and seafood around, you should go to R Bar and Grille. It’s one of the most popular spots in the Decatur area, and once you try... [read more]
Want to get some shopping done while doing your part to support homeless animals in the area? It may sound like you can’t do both at the same time, but you can when you attend the Artisans for Animals event. This upscale crafts show is bringing out artisans from around... [read more]
Now that you have a new 2019 Honda Pilot, you’ll probably want to take full advantage of it. But you won’t be able to do that unless you learn how to pair your phone to your new vehicle. For some, this might seem challenging, but it’s really a lot easier... [read more]
It’s not that often that you get to enjoy a flavor that’s unique to the town of Decatur. But when you visit TapRoot, that’s exactly what you’ll get. This unique local restaurant goes back to its roots by picking out the most amazing flavors from American cuisine, but it also... [read more]
It’s never too late to learn a new skill. If you’ve always wished you were more talented at art, you’re in luck. You can now try watercolor painting at Johns Hill Senior Center. This is the perfect way to expand your creative horizons and learn something new. Who knows? You... [read more]
If you think running is an activity best saved for when you’re being chased, John Bingham just may be your hero. Bingham earned the nickname “The Penguin” for advocating that entering a race should be about the fun and the finish—not necessarily about the fastest. In fact, he penned a... [read more]
Calling all cinema buffs! If you’re a movie lover who prefers big screens and buttery buckets of popcorn to Netflix on your couch, the 103-year-old Avon Theater in downtown Decatur has all the nostalgia of old-fashioned moving pictures with a very contemporary roster of films.
Movie Night at The Avon
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Springfield’s Boondocks pub welcomes two country music heavyweights – Dallas Moore and Justin Wells – for one rollicking night Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
Dallas Moore
Moore, who bills himself as a “Modern Day Hardcore Troubadour,” tours with his award-winning Dallas Moore Band and is one of the hardest-working men in... [read more]
Creativity has a new home in Decatur at The ArtFarm, a gallery and shop in the heart of downtown. The new business, which opened in January 2018, has an old soul: It occupies a converted 134-year-old building on the north side of Central Park. The ArtFarm showcases works in a... [read more]
