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For Valentine month we welcome the Nevitts!!

Happy New Year! And with the new year we introduce you to the Hendricks Family!

JANUARY EVENTS!!

Wed, Dec 31
Happy Noon Year for Kids!
's Museum of IL
Your kids can ring in the new year twelve hours early! Lots of family fun around the museum in addition to their ever-popular balloon drop at noon!
Time:10am-2pm
cmofil.org

Wed, Dec 31
New Year's Eve on Ice
Civic Center
Ring in the New Year with ice skating at the Decatur Civic Center!
Time: 7pm-12:30am
decaturciviccenter.org

Wed, Dec 31
New Year's Eve Gala
Conference Center & Hotel
Start the New Year in style with delicious food, great company, an entertaining DJ and cash bar! Call 422-8800 for reservations or details.
Time: 7:30 pm - 12:30 am

Sat, Jan 10
Space Oddity - The Quintessential David Bowie Experience
Square Theater
Kickoff of the 2026 Tribute Concert Series with David Brighton’s SPACE ODDITY – The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience. Space Oddity is credited as being the world’s best David Bowie theatrical concert experience. “David Brighton has the voice, moves, and look to actually step in for David Bowie if he were unavailable, and few would ever know." Harry Maslin, the Producer of David Bowie’s Young Americans and Station to Station albums.
Time: 7pm
lstevents.com

Sat & Sun, Jan 10th & 11th
Winter Chorale Concert
Hill Magnet School Auditorium
Join the Greater Decatur Chorale as they sing through the decades, highlighting a music repertoire from the past 100 years.
Time: 2 pm
decatur-parks.org

Fri, Jan 16
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show
Square Theater
Here comes the most incredible Rolling Stones Experience you’ve ever saw, without attending an actual Rolling Stones Concert! ‘SATISFACTION’ is credited as the most accurate rendition to Mick Jagger & The Rolling Stones on the planet! Tickets often range from $300-3000 each for “real” Rolling Stones tickets, and are definitely worth it to see the real thing, however, many people can’t afford or catch a concert in their area, so here is your chance to see the next best thing!
Time: 7 pm
lstevents.com

Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19
Boy's Awakening
Church
The Awakening is a weekend designed to help high school students hit pause, take a breath, and see what life with Jesus can REALLY be. It’s an opportunity to hear God speak to them personally.These weekends are open to all high school students of any denomination or background. Grab a friend to bring with you and get signed up today!
Time: 11:30 am Sat - 6:30 pm Monday
lampstandpc.org/awakening

Sat, Jan 17
Spotlight Series 2026 Concert #1: Captain Quirk
Square Theater
Show #1 in the “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” focuses on the local talent but has a huge reward in the end for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area. The band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! Show #1 – ‘Captain Quirk’ – based out of Peoria. For more information on Captain Quirk, go to their website: captainquirkrocks.com & like and follow them on FB.
Time: 7 pm
lstevents.com

Sun, Jan 18
Millikin University Choir Tour Finale
Patrick Church
The University Choir presents its full thematic concert in top form after two weeks of regional touring performances.
Time: 2pm-4pm
millikin.edu

Sat, Jan. 24
Princess Ball
Banquet Facility
This popular event is perfect for young ladies aged 5-12 and their grown up! Call for reservations at 422-5911.
Time: 5-9pm
decatur-parks.org