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What’s Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend!

Mar 11, 2022 | 2:03 PM
See the movies playing this weekend at: Danville Village Mall Cinemas, https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/danville/amc-classic-village-mall-6
For those doing a little shopping over the weekend, click on our “Uniquely Our Own” link listing some of the unique retail shops we have in the area at https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/retail.
And see more information about our parks, museums, historical sites & more in the
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Friday, March 11, 2022
The Auschwitz Experience Exhibit at the Vermilion County Museum – (116 N. Gilbert St, Danville) This exhibit is a unique opportunity to learn about the Holocaust through art created by Holocaust survivors; In the month of February during Museum hours Tuesday – Saturday; 10:00AM-4:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Live Music – (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-9:00PM; Live Music with Stuart Smith Solo; 6:30-8:30PM.
Ribbon Cutting at Insurance Provider Group of Danville – (3609 N. Vermilion, Suite A, Danville) Join us for a brief ceremony, ribbon cutting, & tour of the new location; 2:00PM.
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery – (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown) Greenhouse Seating, Igloo Reservations, & food from The Truck; 3:00-9:00PM.
Dinner & Live Music at the Gao Grotto – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) Menu featuring Fish, Chicken strips, and Hot dogs. Meals come with fries, and coleslaw. Price is $8. Service time 5:30-7:30PM. Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall from 7:00-9:00PM.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 6:00-9:00PM; Admission $10.00.
Open Bowling at Westville American Legion – (115 S. State St, Westville) 6:00-9:00PM
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Spring Stop & Shop Event at Danville V.F.W. Post #728 – (8 Pine St, Danville) Featuring a variety of local vendors; 9:00AM-4:00PM. Kitchen will be open with Breakfast & Lunch Specials; 8:00AM-2:00PM.
Great American Cleanup at DACC – (2000 E. Main St, Danville) Volunteers are welcome as we clean the DACC Main Street area prior to the NJCAA tournament; 9:00-11:00AM. Please bring gloves & dress for weather for this rain or shine event.
The Auschwitz Experience Exhibit at the Vermilion County Museum – (116 N. Gilbert St, Danville) This exhibit is a unique opportunity to learn about the Holocaust through art created by Holocaust survivors; In the month of February during Museum hours Tuesday – Saturday; 10:00AM-4:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
House of Florence Vintage Market Open – Saturday & Sunday – (103 N. Main St, Fithian) Open 10:30AM-4:30PM; Both Days.
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time at Danville Public Library – (319 N Vermilion, Danville) This sensory program is designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth; 11:00AM.
Open Ice Skating at Palmer Arena – (100 W. Main, Danville) Noon-4:00PM; Admission $8.00, Skate Rental $2.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-7:00PM
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery – (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown) Greenhouse Seating, Igloo Reservations, & food from The Truck; Noon-9:00PM.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-3:00PM; Admission $7.00. Laser Tag also available.
2022 Barstool Golf Tournament – Locations Hubbard Trail Country Club, 13937 E 3680 N Rd, Hoopeston; The Pump,1023 W. Main St, Hoopeston; 112 Wine & Coffee Shoppe, 112 E. Main St, Hoopeston; The Pit Stop, 719 W. Elm St, Hoopeston; American Legion, 502 E. Penn St, Hoopeston. Tee-Off at 2:00PM, begin at your sign-up location. Cost is $60 per 4-person team.
Sermersheim’s Spaghetti Dinner at Westville American Legion – (15 S. State St, Westville) Featuring spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian bread, & salad; 4:30-7:30PM. Dine in or carry out. A limited number of sauce quarts will be available for purchase.
Trivia Night at the Danville Boat Club – (15750 Boat Club Rd, Danville) Doors open 6:00PM, Trivia starts 7:00PM. Please no teams over 8 players. $10 entry fee – membership is not required. To reserve a table, call 217-442-4021. Food will be available for purchase.
Open Bowling at Westville American Legion – (115 S. State St, Westville) 6:00-9:00PM
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents Tom de Torres in Concert at the Fischer Theatre – (158 N. Vermilion St, Danville) Concert featuring DSO principal clarinetist, Tom de Torres on works Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2 & Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9; Concert begins at 7:30PM. Tickets are $35 for main floor & balcony, Students with valid ID are $10. Tickets available at www.atthefischer.com. The live stream will be broadcast via the DSO’s “A NEW WORLD” LIVE STREAM! Facebook Event shared by both @DSODanville and @FischerTheatre.
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery – (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown) Brunch Beermosas and special Brunch menu form The Truck; 10:00AM-4:00PM. Igloo Reservations & Greenhouse Bar Seating Available.
House of Florence Vintage Market Open – Saturday & Sunday – (103 N. Main St, Fithian) Open 10:30AM-4:30PM; Both Days.
Open Ice Skating at Palmer Arena – (100 W. Main, Danville) Noon-3:00PM; Admission $8.00, Skate Rental $2.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Sunday Sounds – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM; Winey Mary Sunday bar – create your own Winey Mary/Bloody Mary-style concoction with a wide selection of ingredients like fresh celery, pickles, olive, tomato juice, Tabasco, pepper, bloody Mary mix, & more. Sunday Sounds with Reality Check; 3:00-5:00PM.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $7.00. Laser Tag also available.
Maple Syrup Hike at Forest Glen Preserve – (20301 E 900 North Rd, Georgetown) Pre-registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/MapleSyrupHike. Cost is $5 for guided hike to learn the history of syrup making, tour the syrup making building, & possibly purchase syrup (depending on this year’s production). Participants will meet at the Gannett Outdoor Education Center Parking Lot by 1:30PM. Masks are encouraged.
Bingo at Danville VFW Post #728 – (8 Pine St, Danville) 2:00PM
Lorraine Locals: A Live Lyrical Show at the Lorraine Theatre – (324 E. Main, Hoopeston) Showcasing local talent including Bob Wilson, Jerry Urich, Tyler Robinson & the HAHS Show Choir; 3:00PM. Admission is by free will donation.

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