Announcing the Annual Book and Bake Sale at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Shop for bargains from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The City of Morrison Community Room will be filled with books for all levels and all interests! In the
Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece, “Dial M for Murder,” starring the beautiful Grace Kelly will be shown at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Rounding out the cast are Ray Milland, Robert Cummings, and John Williams in this 1954 crime
Come and celebrate our artists. Be a part of Building the Big Picture, during The Loft on Main gala fundraiser. It will take place Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The auditorium of Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will be transformed for a
We live in a big world, which makes up a big picture. However, this big world, or big picture, is made up of smaller pieces: continents, countries, states, and communities. All of these parts, of course, can be subdivided into many smaller bits. When they are put together they re-form
Letter to the Editor: We often hear the saying, “Let’s look at the big picture.” And, that is exactly what I would like every reader to do. There have been posters, pictures, and articles advertising The Loft on Main’s gala fundraiser, “Building the Big Picture. But what does that
Join your friends and family to celebrate over 50 local artists and to raise funds for the future of The Loft on Main and its projects. Enjoy a festive gathering on Saturday evening, October 20, 2018, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., in the Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, at 701
Come help us Build the Big Picture! Celebrate art, area artists, and our new local gallery, The Loft on Main on Main, on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Auditorium of Morrison Institute of Technology, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are still available at Fitzgerald Pharmacy and The Loft
Loft 112, the art gallery at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, announces both a change of name and a change in business procedure. In late 2017, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) opened Loft 112. The intent was to create a retail venue for local artists and an education center. The
Attention, book lovers! Odell Public Library and the Odell Public Library Friends’ Group are readying for the annual Book and Bake Sale, This popular event will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,
Paint the Town, Morrison’s unique creative and artistic event, hits the streets on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Kids, adults, and families will be found painting and generating over 1500 squares of color. On Sunday, September 16, Main Street remains blocked to traffic, to allow strollers to observe and appreciate
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Friends of Odell Public Library will present the film, “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” beginning at 2:00 p.m., in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Based on a non-fiction book by Diane Ackerman, it tells how Antonina Zabinski and her
Are you interested in learning about the artwork in our local gallery, Loft 112? Ned J. Nesti, Jr., former Morrison Junior High Art Instructor and Curator at the Loft, will discuss the art and artists exhibited at the Loft, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost
The Loft 112 Gala Fundraiser takes place Saturday evening, October 20, 2018. This night of fun, entertainment, good food, and art will be held at the Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Ticket sales begin on Saturday, September
Loft 112 was busy during the month of April 2018. Art classes began for all ages from three-to-90. More artists displayed and sold their creations, and new artists and art came in weekly. Plus, the Gallery has been the scene of a variety of gatherings. This is truly a “happen’
Friends of Odell Public Library welcomes the public to their May movie, “The Finest Hours,” on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The movie will be held in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S, Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The film is based on the true-life