Upcoming Events in Downtown Dixon …
May 16 – Champions for Children Fundraiser Walk. The walk will raise money for Shinning Star. Contact the Dixon Police Department for details.
* May 16 – Downtown Clean Up Day – Starting at 8 a.m. volunteers will be downtown picking up trash and helping to beautify the city. All are welcome. Meet at the Main Street office or just start picking up the trash.
May – Throughout the entire month of May check out the Dos Equis xx: Women’s Exhibit at the Next Picture Show. The next show, A River Runs Through It, begins June 5 to coincide with the Catfish Tournament.
* June 5 – Musical Fridays at noon in downtown Dixon. Come downtown, check out our shops and restaurants and stay for a free concert. Ongoing every Friday through the summer. Robbie LeBlanc, presented by Spurgeons Bay kicks off the concert series.
June 6 -- Cabella's Catfish Tournament. Evening entertainment features music, food and drink with "Late Nite Blues Brothers" to perform 8:30pm 11pm with intermission for announcements, prizes, etc. Admission is $5 with the fun beginning at 5 p.m.Early in the day there will be kid’s events at Page Park. Contact the Dixon Welcome Center at 815 284-DIXON (3496) for details or www. discoverdixon.com.
Always Something Happening …
The Next Picture Show. – The downtown arts center has openings every month and a variety of special events and classes. Call 285-4924.
Performances at the Historic Dixon Theatre. There is always something going on at the theatre. For a calendar of events, go online to dixontheatre.com.
Crystal Cork Art Quarterly – The downtown wine shoppe has guest artists on display with openings throughout the year. Current show is by downtown business owner John DeLong.
Concerts – Several downtown businesses provide live concerts every weekend. Check out Books on First, Spurgeons Bay and the Crystal Cork for the latest show times.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Upcoming Events
As usually, there is a lot happing in downtown Dixon and we hope you get the time to come and explore our great dining and shopping opportunities. Below are some big events coming up for Dixon Main Street, as well as many events being provided by our downtown businesses and organizations.
The 2nd Annual Dixon Home Show will be held on May 9 and booth spaces are available for $120. The show will feature area businesses, music, food and much more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. For details call 288-2308.
The 62nd Phidian Art Show will be held from April 7 through April 22, 2009 at the Loveland Community House. Entry registration will be Thursday April 2, 2009 from 2 - 7 pm and Friday April 3, 2009 from 3 -6 pm on the lower level of the Loveland Building. Entry Fee is $10 per picture (limit2) size no larger than 48: wide, max 25 lbs. Entrants must be 17 years and older and live within 35 driving miles of Dixon, IL.
April 11 – Second Annual Founders’ Day celebration at the Loveland Community House. This year’s program is titled “Dixon, Lincoln and the Blackhawk War.” The evening will also feature the unveiling of the restored Father John Dixon portrait and a special announcement. The Loveland Museum will open at 6 p.m., with the program at 7 p.m. For details, call 815-288-2308.
April 19 -- Canterbury Concert Series - Spring Gala: Heaven & Hell with Michelle Areyzaga, Julia Bentley, John Concepcion, Levi hernandez, Metropolis Symphony, and The Canterbury Singers will be held at St. Luke's Church at 4:30 pm. Reservations suggested - Admission is Free.
May 2 – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in downtown Dixon, with a Mariachi Band, games, and much, much more. Sponsored by Salamandra Restaurant.
May 9 -- The 2nd Annual Dixon Home Show will be held on May 9 and booth spaces are available for $120. The show will feature area businesses, music, food and much more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. For details call 288-2308.
Cabella's Catfish Tournament the weekend of June 6th & 7th Concert in Beanblossom parking lot featuring The Late Nite Blues Brothers 9 to 11 pm
The 2nd Annual Dixon Home Show will be held on May 9 and booth spaces are available for $120. The show will feature area businesses, music, food and much more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. For details call 288-2308.
The 62nd Phidian Art Show will be held from April 7 through April 22, 2009 at the Loveland Community House. Entry registration will be Thursday April 2, 2009 from 2 - 7 pm and Friday April 3, 2009 from 3 -6 pm on the lower level of the Loveland Building. Entry Fee is $10 per picture (limit2) size no larger than 48: wide, max 25 lbs. Entrants must be 17 years and older and live within 35 driving miles of Dixon, IL.
April 11 – Second Annual Founders’ Day celebration at the Loveland Community House. This year’s program is titled “Dixon, Lincoln and the Blackhawk War.” The evening will also feature the unveiling of the restored Father John Dixon portrait and a special announcement. The Loveland Museum will open at 6 p.m., with the program at 7 p.m. For details, call 815-288-2308.
April 19 -- Canterbury Concert Series - Spring Gala: Heaven & Hell with Michelle Areyzaga, Julia Bentley, John Concepcion, Levi hernandez, Metropolis Symphony, and The Canterbury Singers will be held at St. Luke's Church at 4:30 pm. Reservations suggested - Admission is Free.
May 2 – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in downtown Dixon, with a Mariachi Band, games, and much, much more. Sponsored by Salamandra Restaurant.
May 9 -- The 2nd Annual Dixon Home Show will be held on May 9 and booth spaces are available for $120. The show will feature area businesses, music, food and much more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. For details call 288-2308.
Cabella's Catfish Tournament the weekend of June 6th & 7th Concert in Beanblossom parking lot featuring The Late Nite Blues Brothers 9 to 11 pm
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