Area musicians and instrumental music lovers are cordially invited to attend the first 2026 Open, Acoustic Old-Time Jam on Sunday, January 28. The venue is Lyndon Area Historical Society, (former Congregation Church), 405 4th Street, Lyndon, IL, 61261. Mark your calendar: future Old-Time Jams will be held on the
Four music ensembles from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. It is the fourth concert in the Symphony’s 72nd season. Detailed information for the music to be performed
The Editor lists a few examples of favorite Science Fiction she enjoyed: The X-Files (still watching reruns); anything written by Isaac Azimov; Avatar; Jurassic Park; E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial; Star Wars. National Science Fiction Day is unofficially celebrated by many science fiction fans in the United States, on January 2. The
As a new year approaches, the City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun committee urges the public to reserve two Saturday, Sesquicentennial dates. Both will benefit the Morrison Fire Departments’ 150th Anniversary: January 10 and June 6, 2026. The January Trivia Night will benefit the Firemen’s Celebration on June 6.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m., at Clinton High School, 877 Eighth Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. Special Guest Soprano is Heather Petruzelli. The program includes selections from the great music we associate with
Junior High and Senior High School Band and Choir concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, December 11, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Come support the musical accomplishments of these students. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a Music Boosters Bake Sale in the cafeteria.
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to our next “Wild Winter Wednesday” program, on December 10, 2025. The brick building is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, de Immigrant. The building is disability accessible.
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, author and poet, Patricia Pessman, recalled childhood Thanksgivings. Pessman explained, “This poem was inspired by my Thanksgiving memories as a child–memories I still cherish today, some 60 years later. It was a very special day for me, as our family–brother Dave, sister Janet, Dad, and
The pubic is welcome to enjoy or create old time music from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The venue is Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 Fourth Street West, Lyndon, IL.
Editor’s note: Odell Pubic Library offers the free use of its facility for public recreation. Staff do not run the programs, but are happy to host and pass along any questions. Beginners are welcome. Following are the Patron-Led activities: Pinochle, Monday 1:00 p.m., Program Room; Scrabble, Wednesday 1:00-3:00 p.m.,
October 23, 2025, Golden Agers Bingo Night will be moved to Thursday evening and include a Halloween theme. Dress up a bit, and bring a guest or ghost for company. Prizes are for winners and some for non-winners as well. Come join the fun! The location is the City
Celebrate the autumnal shift at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters and guest reenactors. “Fall Festival” takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is by donation, to explore the grounds, buildings, and Petting Zoo. Plan
Editor’s note: Saturday, September 20, 2025, offers those in the Morrison, IL, area a triad of art experiences: painting, sculpture, and orchestral music. After the street painting, attend a public reception, to showcase sculptors at Morrison Institute of Technology. The college’s first Sculpture Show begins at 6:00 p.m. You
There is only one more week to see–or resee–“The Bridges of Madison County,” at Timber Lake Playhouse, running through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Opening week audiences fell head-over-heels for this amazing show, that has many calling it the best show we’ve ever produced! Only five more performances remain: Wednesday, Thursday,
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 72nd Concert Season at 7:30 p.m., in the new Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. The Orchestra welcomes a new Conductor, Dr. Silas Nathaniel Huff. They will perform music by