Mike Rayburn's April Fool's Concert

April 1, 2010

Known as the "World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso," Mike uses his astounding guitar creations, uproarious songs, and truly masterful guitar to create a show like none you've ever seen. Mike has received standing ovations at all eight of his Carnegie Hall performances and was named Best Solo Artist by American Entertainment Magazine.

Catch Mike's next show "AMAZED! The Magic of Music and Comedy" in Las Vegas' V Theater (Planet Hollywood) later this year where he will debut more high energy musical mayhem, a new light show and much more new material. Visit Mike's website for tour schedule and more information at http://www.mikerayburn.com/index.html

Show takes place at the COFAC Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Hainline Box Office at 309.298.2900 or http://www.wiu.edu/RecitalHall/.

Western Illinois Museum

"Quilt Stories"

January 9, 2010 - April 24, 2010

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to present "Quilt Stories" about the history of quilts from the region. Each of the quilts in the exhibit tells a unique story of families, influence, invention, beliefs and political interests. The exhibit includes over twenty quilts that represent the rich history of over 100 years of quilt making in the region sewn by women from Carthage, Good Hope, Macomb and Bushnell with examples from as early as 1848. The quilts will be on display at the Western Illinois Museum located 201 S. Lafayette at the corner of Washington Street. The museum is open 10-4, Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free and all donations are welcome.