Greetings from Main Street ...
Dixon Main Street is delighted to be partnering with the Lee County Irish Heritage Society for a family-friendly event at the Historic Dixon Theatre at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. The event is titled "An Irish Family Fleadh" (fleadh is Gaelic for festival) and it will feature music by The Matt Stedman Band, a Chicago-based band that will showcase a variety of traditional Irish songs, a magic show by Jeremy the Amazer, and special performances from the Eastman School of Dance, who will give a preview of their spring recital. Tickets will be on sale soon through the Dixon Theatre at www.dixontheatre.com or by calling DMS. Prices are $10 for adults, $4 for kids and seniors. A $2 discount is applied when ordering online.
Now on to the DMS Events and Updates ...
Feb. 29 -- Community Brainstorming at Books on First from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. DMS and the Dixon Riverfront are hosting this community get-together to get your ideas for programming and events.
March 6 -- Shop Talk at Books on First from 5- 6 p.m. Join area merchants in this informal get-together to talk about issues effecting local businesses. A great networking opportunity to learn from your peers. Last month we had a record crowd with more than 20 in attendance. In March, the Topic Du Jour will be Adding Spring to your Step! Free refreshments thanks to Books on First and C&N Supply!
March 10 -- Dixon Main Street is delighted to be partnering with the Lee County Irish Heritage Society for a family-friendly event at the Historic Dixon Theatre at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.
DMS Save the Dates
March 21 -- Lunch and Learn, Post House Ballroom @ Noon
April 11 -- Founders Day
April 27-28 -- Community-Wide Garage Sales
May 16 -- Lunch and Learn
May 24 -- 5th Annual DMS Golf Outing presented by Sauk Valley Bank
June 1 -- Musical Fridays presented by Community State Bank begins
Aug. 7-12 -- Reagan Trail Days presented by Midland States Bank
Sept. 29 -- Scarecrow Festival presented by Hicks Insurance
A few quick notes from around the community. . .
Now - March 2 -- The Great Expectations Show is now on view at The Next Picture Show until March 2nd. This show features works that depict themes or characters from books, films or music. Get updates on all NPS events and classes at their facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Next-Picture-Show/152408611053
Feb. 20 -- The Dixon Riverfront will host the 2nd Annual President's Day Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Dixon Historic Center. Lunch is catered by Mama Cimino's, music by Jazzy Jeff, and guest speaker is Bill Jones of the Dixon Historic Center. Cost is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For details call 815-973-0931.
March 3 -- The 3rd Annual "Top Dog" Fundraiser for The Granny Rose Animal Shelter on March 3rd, at Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd. Events include a Bags tournament, a Texas Hold'em Poker tournament, a Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle(over $1000 to winner) DJ, Food/drinks, and Live Music from "Falling Rock"....50/50 tickets are currently available at various businesses in town, like Vegas Sun, Ferns Cafe, Olivers Corner Market, and Midland States Bank. All proceeds go to Granny Rose.
March 10 -- Art for Art's Sake Fundraiser for the Next Picture Show at Sauk Valley College. Includes live art, auctions, music, hors d'oeurves and much more. Tickets are $35 per person. For details, call 285-4924.
March 17 -- Shamrock Club's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
March 18 -- The American Roots/Celtic Soul duo, Switchback, will be returning to Dixon for their 7th annual Irish Music concert at the Dixon High School Auditorium on March 18 at 4pm. Tickets are $10 for anyone 13 and over. The Kosier Studio of Dance Irish Dancers will be performing.
March 30 -- LCCOA/Post House Ballroom Prom.
Thanks!
Josh Albrecht
Dixon Main Street
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