African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum
235 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
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Located near Downtown Decatur, the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL Museum promotes and preserves the study of African-American history.
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers (in part), genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay & poetry contests and the promotion of Cultural Arts. Three main annual community events sponsored are Black History Month, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, and Kwanzaa Celebration
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The Silhouettes at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Kirkland Fine Arts Center • Feb 07 @ 7:30PM
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Valentines Day with the Ivory Bros Dueling Pianos at the Lincoln Square Theater
The Lincoln Square Theater • Feb 14 @ 7:30PM
The Lincoln Square Theater is happy to welcome The Ivory Brothers to the stage for their super popular Dueling Pianos show.
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Heywood Banks Comedian of the Bob & Tom Show at the Lincoln Square Theater
The Lincoln Square Theater • Feb 21 @ 6PM
Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy and music with Heywood Banks!
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