Looking for culture? A highly-acclaimed community theatre group puts on productions all year long. The Jacksonville Symphony and Chorale and Illinois College's McGaw Fine Arts Series all present fantastic seasons of concerts each year. Artists and art lovers return again and again to the David Strawn Art Gallery, which resides in one of the city's finest architechural treasures from the late 1800's.
David Strawn Art Gallery
Visit this beautiful historic structure, featuring monthly changing art exhibits and permenant collections which include displays of early Mississippian Native American pottery, and the Miriam Cowgur Allen doll collection.
Open September to May, Tuesday - Saturday 4-6pm and Sunday 1-3pm
331 West College Ave
217-243-9390
The Imagine Foundation
Promoting personal development, empowerment & character enrichment through arts education & community arts programs for all ages. Many monthly scheduled events, please check the monthly calendar for schedules.
Open Tuesdays 1-5pm
859 Grove St - Asa Talcott House
217-473-2726 www.imaginearts.org
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Live theater productions, performed at the Sophie Leischen Auditorium, the JTG Studio Theatre, and various locations.
210 West College Ave.
217-243-1111
www.jaxtg.com
2 screens, northeast corner of downtown
217-245-8212
Times Theatre
2 screens, 231 East State
217-243-1111
South County Cinema
6 screens, 2199 South Main in South Jacksonville
217-245-1850
www.rmccinemas.com/jacshow.htm
Jacksonville Symphony Society
Live symphony performances throughout the year.
P.O. Box 32
217-245-1181 or 1-888-310-6781
Eclectic Artist Cooperative & Gallery
Open Wednesday-Friday 11am-2pm, Friday 5-8pm & Saturday 10am-4pm
217-883-3511
Noir Art Emporium
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 6-10pm and Saturday noon-midnight
208 East State Street
Arts and Entertainment Links
- Jacksonville Movie Theatres
- Jacksonville Public Library
- Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
- Jacksonville Theatre Guild
- Mike Anderson - Storyteller, Musician
- Prairie Land Heritage Museum
- RMC South County Cinemas
- Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site
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