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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

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Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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The Silhouettes at Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Kirkland Fine Arts Center •  Feb 07 @ 7:30PM

Using light, color, video, photographs, dance, acting and mime, The Silhouettes command the stage and unfold visual stories filled with depth, intrigue, beauty and mystique.

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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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