Special Events & Trips
From concerts and poetry nights, to international cultural experiences, and signature fundraising events, the Decatur Area Arts Council has you covered.
Looking for a special art event right here in Decatur, IL? The Decatur Area Arts Council has something happening year round. In fact, we host an opening event for amazing new exhibits every month. . . and there’s never a charge!
Special trips are planned to other cities and states to take advantage of the wonderful arts and entertainment experiences other communities have to offer.
Join us for an upcoming event below or suggest a trip you would like us to organize.
As THE arts source and resource for greater Decatur, DAAC will keep you up-to-date on arts and entertainment opportunities provided by others throughout the community.
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Special Events
First Friday Gallery Walk - October 2016
October 7th, 2016
Visit the three downtown art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
Xmas ARTicles Sale - Deadline for Artists to Sign Up!
November 2nd, 2016
Artists! Sell original art and fine crafts in our December holiday shop!
First Friday Gallery Walk - November 2016
November 4th, 2016
Visit the three downtown art galleries! Enjoy artists' talks, tasty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music entertainment.
The Evolution of Brass - Members + Event
November 9th, 2016
When did a coronet, trombone, and tuba become what they are?
LOFT 125: The William Marsala Blues Band
November 11th, 2016
The band starts out acoustic then gets plugged in! Great music, affordable and relaxed atmosphere.
Trips & Tours
Bus trip to “Straight No Chaser” – Sunday, November 6, 2016
November 6th, 2016
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Straight No Chaser" – Sunday, November 6, 2016, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Fun Home” – Thursday, November 17, 2016
November 17th, 2016
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Fun Home" – Thursday, November 17, 2016, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Finding Neverland” – Thursday, December 15, 2016
December 15th, 2016
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Finding Neverland" – Thursday, December 15, 2016, matinee performance
Bus trip to “An American in Paris” - Thursday, January 26, 2017
January 26th, 2017
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "An American in Paris" - Thursday, January 26, 2017, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Something Rotten” – Thursday, February 16, 2017
February 16th, 2017
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Something Rotten" – Thursday, February 16, 2017, matinee performance
Bus trip to “Cabaret” – Thursday, March 16, 2017
March 16th, 2017
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Cabaret" – Thursday, March 16, 2017, matinee performance
Bus trip to “The Lion King”– Thursday, April 20, 2017
April 20th, 2017
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "The Lion King"– Thursday, April 20, 2017, matinee performance
Bus trip to “The Lion King”– Sunday, April 30, 2017
April 30th, 2017
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "The Lion King"– Sunday, April 30, 2017, matinee performance
