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Ray Scott is Back at Twisted Tree Music Hall
Twisted Tree 1061 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesRay Scott is back in town and will be performing live at the Twisted Tree Music Hall! Doors open at 6:00 pm Show begins at 7:00 pm
Author Book Signing Event
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesPlease join the Jacksonville Public Library for an author talk and book signing honoring local author John C. Dailey.
Jacksonville Trunk or Treat
Prairie State Bank & Trust 1052 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesAttention all ghosts and goblins! Join us for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat event at our Jacksonville branch. From candy to costumes, this an event you won't want to miss. Grab your little monsters and come join in the Halloween fun!
Elisa Bickers, Organist
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleInternationally renowned organist Elisa Bickers will bring the 1979 Hart Sesquicentennial Organ to life as we celebrate 45 years of not only the Series, but also Rammelkamp Chapel’s Holtkamp pipe organ. Called a “force to be reckoned with” and “an artist to watch,” Bickers will perform a diverse program sure to demonstrate the rich sonorities of this instrument and bring joyful […]
Joel Honey Live at Future Champions Sports Complex
Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome enjoy some live music by Joel Honey on this beautiful Fall Friday!
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5K/10K
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5k/10k presented by Gatorade is back! The race will begin on the campus of the hospital. Registration: Online registration is live through October 18, for $30 Register by October 8 to guarantee a race-branded tech shirt Registration fees will be 35$ on the day of the race In-person registration and packet pickup will be offered from […]
Grojean Pumpkin Giveaway!
Grojean Insurance Agency 360 West State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for a cozy fall celebration on October 19th at 9 AM! We're giving away FREE pumpkins, delicious donuts, steaming hot coffee, and warm apple cider. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a morning filled with autumn delights! Whether you want to pick the perfect pumpkin or simply indulge in tasty treats, there’s something for everyone.
Jacksonville Main Street Pumpkin Festival
Central Park 123 Park Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us downtown Jacksonville at Central Park Plaza for our annual Pumpkin Festival! Many activities including: Petting Zoo Face Painting Pumpkin Painting Blazing Wing Challenge sponsored by BWW Pie Eating Contest Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest Kids' Costume Contest Pet Costume Contest Games and Prizes in the Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, Monster Mayhem. Cost is $10 per child and includes all activities […]
The Land and the People Hold Memories
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesPlease join us in welcoming Dr. John Hallwas as he shares an overview of the Illinois State Historical Society's Memoir Project. Admission is free!
Jacksonville Lions Club Trivia Night
4-H building Morgan County Fairgrounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesReady to have a fun night out? Come out October 25 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds! All funds raised will stay in our community and will be used to support those in need.
Trick or Treat with Hy-Vee
Jacksonville Hy-Vee 1255 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesTrick or Treat with Hy-Vee! Join us for fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged!
Illinois College Homecoming Celebration!
Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesHead on over to Future Champions Sports Complex to have some fun with DJ Joe Fun Saturday, October 26!
West End Boogie at American Legion
American Legion 903 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the West End Boogie at the American Legion as they make a return to Jacksonville where dancing is the name of the game!
Trick-or-Treat at Our Town Books
Our Town Books 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesOur Town Books will be open during Halloween this year! Bring the kids down to trick-or-treat for candy, books, and a chance at special coupons!
Dead People of Illinois with John Lynn
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us in a frightening adventure with John Lynn as he explores hundreds of Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves and headstones. Admission is free!
Trick-or-Treat at Our Town Books
Our Town Books 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesOur Town Books will be open during Halloween this year! Bring the kids down to trick-or-treat for candy, books, and a chance at special coupons!
Hotel – O – Ween
Super 8 1003 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States +3 moreA special trick-or-treating event will return for the 6th year from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 31, at participating Jacksonville lodging properties. This event is sponsored by the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Take your trick-or-treaters to one of the following properties listed for a spooky and delicious treat! Each location has different goodies and sweets. […]
Mancini & Williams: Kings of the Screen
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleCelebrate two of the greatest composers in the history of film music. Henry Mancini, who would be 100 years old this year and John Williams, who is actively composing at age 92. Join us for a thoroughly captivating evening of familiar, beloved movie hits such as The Pink Panther, Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, […]
Jeff Newman Live at Future Champions Sports Complex
Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome hang out with Jeff Newman live at Future Champions Sports Complex!
Speaker Josh Shipp – Midwest Youth Services
Midwest Athletic Center 409 Hardin Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us to hear a great message and assist MYS in their building expansion efforts. Get tickets here: Midwest Youth Services Presents: Josh Shipp by Midwest Youth Services | BetterWorld
Veteran’s Day Parade
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us November 11 for the annual Veterans Day Parade will conclude with the Veterans Day Ceremony. Route: The parade route will begin at the corner of Dewey Drive and South Main Street, head North on South Main Street to the main entrance of Community Park (East Superior entrance), then proceed to the Korean War Memorial where the Veteran's […]
Engelbach-Hart Music Festival – Free Concerts
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleYou are cordially invited to attend the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival, to be held again this year in November. This admission-free event is a gift to the community and will consist of three concerts. The internationally-renowned Vienna Boys Choir will kick off the festival on Wednesday with their acclaimed Christmas concert. Designated as “intangible cultural heritage in Austria” by UNESCO, the Vienna […]
Karaoke with Vern at Future Champions Sports Complex
Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesKaraoke Night is back at Future Champions!
Jacksonville Festival of Lights
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Festival of Lights will be lighting up the Morgan County Fairgrounds again this year! Come on out for this magnificent drive-thru experience will be the festive highlight of the holiday season! More information to be announced!
Central Park Holiday Market
Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCentral Park Market is excited to announce our collaboration with Jacksonville Main Street on Central Park Holiday during SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! They've been planning for almost a year now and truly want to bring you a Magical Holiday Season this year. They are asking our small business vendors that apply to decorate your setup! They will be having a contest […]
2024 BCA Annual Christmas Market
Beardstown Christian Academy 1421 Beard Street, Beardstown, IL, United StatesCome join us for one of the largest fundraisers for Beardstown Christian Academy. The market is indoors and features over 60 vendors from around the region selling handmade gifts, decor, jewelry, baked goods, art, boutique clothing, accessories, and more!
39th Annual Pilot Club Holiday Home Tour & Tea
Visit beautifully decorated homes on December 8, 2024. The decorations by the homeowners result in a pleasant afternoon that inspires the holiday spirit. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. More information TBA.
Scenes of Holiday Joy
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleJoyous sounds of the Christmas season will fill the air as the Jacksonville Symphony Chorale joins with the Orchestra in this always-popular concert! Bring the entire family to this afternoon holiday celebration! Santa promises to be at this festive program—we’ll see you there, too!
Jacksonville Bicentennial Gala
Hamilton's Catering Inc 110 N East St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesEnjoy dinner and dancing in celebration of Jacksonville's 200th Birthday! More information will be announced so keep checking back!!
Khasma Piano Duo
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleDedicated to the performance and recording of 20th and 21st century works, Fine Arts Series favorite Khasma Piano Duo returns again to Rammelkamp Chapel to perform on not just one, but TWO pianos! This concert will feature their current project, Trekking, in celebration of their 10th anniversary. It features seven new works commissioned by the duo and a collaboration with visual artist […]
Death By Chocolate
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleOur popular fundraising event returns this season with Death By Chocolate. Experience chocolate in a glorious and varied display of yumminess while enjoying sublime jazz……also glorious and yummy in sound! Tickets for this event are $20 per person. Since this is a fundraiser, this event is not included in the price of the series season ticket. Proceeds go toward providing future […]
Ensemble Chaconne
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleWe are excited to welcome Ensemble Chaconne to our campus. Known for their use of period instruments from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, they incorporate both musical masterworks and more contemporary pieces in their concert repertoire. Come prepared to be taken back to another time with Ensemble Chaconne’s stellar performance!
Spring Landscapes
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleWe welcome the return of Spring and the promise of renewed life with an inspiring concert combining the voices of the Symphony Chorale with the sounds of the Orchestra. Plus, we look forward to the highly anticipated return of our Talent Among Us competition, by presenting a performance by the Grand Prize winner of our 2025 Talent Among Us competition […]
Airlifter Brass
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleWe conclude our 45th season with a FREE concert by the Airlifter Brass, the brass quintet from the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America known for their versatility and outstanding musicianship. With the addition of percussion, their performance repertoire spans five centuries, from the glorious antiphonal sounds of the Renaissance to the rich diversity of American musical styles.
Artistic Inspiration
Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, JacksonvilleWe conclude our 62nd season with a return performance by acclaimed lyric tenor J. Warren Mitchell. All of you in the JSO audience loved his program in 2018, and you will thrill to his commanding return featuring a wide variety of music, from opera and operetta to sacred song and selections from the American musical theatre. Don’t miss this exciting […]