Halloween Double Feature At The Rt. 34 Drive-In
2020 has seen a boom in popularity for drive-in theaters across the country, with fans old and new flocking to these throwback open-air cinemas for an evenings of socially distant entertainment! The Route 34 Drive-In, one of just a handful of true drive-in theaters left in the Un…
Hocus Pocus Set To Play At August Hill Winery!
August Hill Winery returns with another amazing social distance friendly event at their sprawling vineyard lawn, an al fresco screening of the Halloween classic 'Hocus Pocus'.With a capped capacity for attendees, and a wide-open hill to stake your own space, these al fresco film …
(A Socially Distant) Liberty Arts Festival!
Although COVID-19 maybe have waylaid plans for hosting a traditional Liberty Arts Festival, Morris' long running celebration of the arts, a special "Liberty Arts Festival Stroll" has been planned for this weekend. This special event will allow guests to enjoy the works of many ta…
Works by Peter Toth still standing proud
For hundreds if not thousands of years, many Native American tribes roamed, traded, and made Starved Rock Country their home until the early 1830s when most were forced to migrate westward with increasing pressure from the European settlers. Since 1972, Hungarian-born sculptor Pe…
SRC Artist Spotlight: Kyle Petersen Visuals
In the Starved Rock Country Artist Spotlight Series we explore the portfolio of an artist whose work was made in, or inspired by, the Starved Rock Country region. Today we'll be highlighting a series of beautiful photographs taken around the Starved Rock Country area by photograp…
Pop-Up Drive-In Showing Back To The Future, Breakfast Club and ET!
Classic films like The Breakfast Club, Back To The Future, ET and The Bourne Ultimatum will screen at Streator's Eagle Six Theater, starting Wednesday, June 3rd. Here's everything you need to know before you head out to this new pop-up drive-in theater!The first week's lineup wil…
Pop-up Drive-In Theater Coming To Starved Rock Country
La Salle County soon will have another drive-in movie theater, for now.Streator Eagle 6 owner Eric Gubelman told The Times recently the reopening plan has a “gap in it” when it comes to theaters. Drive-in theaters are permitted in Phase 2, with indoor theaters planned for Phase 4…
SRC Artist Spotlight: Téa Lamboley Photography
In the Starved Rock Country Artist Spotlight Series we'll be exploring the portfolio of an artist whose work was made in, or inspired by, the Starved Rock Country region. Today we'll be highlighting a series of beautiful photographs taken around Starved Rock and Matthiessen State…
Starved Rock Country's Drive-In Movie Theater Reopens!
Nothing beats a night under the stars at a drive-in movie theater! With nostalgic concessions, pre-show cartoons and in-car audio, nothing quite compares to the magic of an ourdoor double feature. It just so happens that Starved Rock Country is home to one of the best drive-in th…
Ottawa's (Virtual) Third Friday Art Show Returns!
Ottawa's (Virtual) Third Friday Art Show is back for another exiting evening of free live entertainment, showcasing some of the talented artists you'll find in Starved Rock Country!Support local musicians, artists, and small businesses by heading to the (Virtual) Third Friday Eve…