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Heart Theatre

133 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

Historic Sites

The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940.

A 1930s landmark, the Heart Theatre is located across the street from the old Effingham County Courthouse. The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940. The cream and maroon terra-cotta tiles are a perfect foil for the neon and marquee lights. While the theatre itself is no longer in operation, it a staple of Downtown Effingham.

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Jo Dee Messina at The Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jun 07 @ 7PM

Enjoy an evening with Jo Dee Messina live in concert at the Effingham Performance Center!

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Magic and Mischief: A Fairy Market

Hazel-Jayne Crystal and Gift Store •  Jun 07 @ 1PM

Join Hazel-Jayne Crystal and Gift Store for their 3rd Annual Magic and Mischief: A Fairy Market in Downtown Effingham! Enjoy fairy vendors, music, face painting, costumes,…

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Effingham Farmers Market

Jun 14 – Oct 25 @ 8AM

The Effingham Farmers Market offers fresh local food, art, and handmade goods every Saturday from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. starting June 14 on the Courthouse Square. Enjoy…

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