February 27 - 28
Pipe Dreams Organ Concert - Now in its 11th year, visitors will be treated to the remarkable sounds of seven different pipe organs as they attend three separate concerts daily at Streator churches. Donations will be accepted at each site with proceeds donated to the American Red Cross, Streator chapter, 204 S. Bloomington; Streator, IL 61364. 815-672-2682 or contact Mary Jo at 815-358-2679.
March 12
The Case for Pluto - Speaker Alan Boyle- MSNBC Science Editor & Author presents his view on the current status of the planet Pluto. Mr. Boyle is the recipient of numerous science and journalism awards. He is the author of "The Case for Pluto", a contributor to "A Field Guide for Science Writers", the blogger behind the Cosmic Log and contributor to the MSNBC cable channel. We invite you to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Streator native Clyde Tombaugh's discovery of the planet Pluto. Please join us for this free program Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Streator City Hall; 204 S. Bloomington St.; Streator, IL.
April 23
Fine Arts Auction - This fund-raiser is sponsored by St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary. The proceeds will be used toward the purchase of new mammography equipment. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall beginning at 7:00 pm with the live auction starting at 8:30 pm. For more info contact Darcy at 815-673-1708.
May 23-29 - "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
Engle Lane Theatre kicks off the 2010 season with this musical comedy. Please contact the theatre at 815-672-3584 or their website at www.englelane.org for details.
May 28 -30
Heritage Days Celebration in the Streator City Park. Sponsored by the Streator Community Center, the outdoor festival includes a carnival, crafts, music, family activities, food and a parade. For more information, call 815-672-3600.
June 20 - 26 - "Christmas Belles"
Engle Lane Theatre production. Please contact the theatre at 815-672-3584 or their website at www.englelane.org for details.
June 30 - July 4
Streator's Fourth - America's Best! The annual Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival in the City Park, lip sync contests, food vendors and a parade with the highlight of the festivities being the awesome Fireworks display on Saturday, July 4th at the Streator High School Athletic Field. For more information you may go to their website at www.streator4thofjuly.com
July 18 - 24 - "Music Man"
Engle Lane Theatre production. Please contact the theatre at 815-672-3584 or their website at www.englelane.org for details.
August 15 -21 - "Godspell Jr."
Engle Lane Theatre children's musical. Please contact the theatre at 815-672-3584 or their website at www.englelane.org for details.
September 4 - 5
Roamer Cruise Night and Car Show. The largest cruise night in downstate Illinois, featuring over 500 cars and 18,000 spectators in the downtown business district. On display is a 1917 Roamer, originally built in Streator. Cars will cruise from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Food, music, prizes, family fun. The car show will be held Sunday in the City Park with trophies awarded.
September 6
Labor Day Parade. Annual parade in downtown business district. For more information contact streatortourism@gmail.com
September 12 - 18 - "Death of a Salesman"
Engle Lane Theatre dramatic production. Please contact the theatre at
815-672-3584 or their website at www.englelane.org for details.
September 25
Art on the Prairie Seventh annual Fine Arts Festival and Wine Tasting in the Streator City Park, sponsored by the Streator Tourism committee. Festival includes juried art exhibits and sales, student art exhibits, demonstrations, music, wine tasting booth and food vendors. For more information call 815-672-2055 or Pam at 815-672-6215. More information on the website at www.streator.org or email: streatortourism@gmail.com
October 10 - 16 - "Radio WCPS Presents the Wizard of Oz"
Engle Lane Theatre radio drama. Please contact the theatre at 815-672-3584 or their website at www.englelane.org for details.
October 30
Annual Downtown Trick or Treat parade for youngsters in their Halloween costumes. Prizes awarded. Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association.
November 27
Light Up Streator, the eleventh anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas holiday decorations in the City Park. The event features a market place, Christmas toy drive, food, live music and a special visit by Santa. Following the ceremony, guests may enjoy a "Family Christmas" at the Weber House and Garden. Call 815-672-2055 for more information or email streatortourism@gmail.com
December
Christmas at the Weber House & Garden, 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Visitors to this popular tourist attraction will enjoy special holiday decorations of the historic home. Candles illuminate the house and each room has a unique story to be told. For more information call 815-672-8327 or go to the website at www.weberhouseandgarden.com
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