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Art, history, rock ‘n’ roll... you can find it all going on this weekend


Blue Oyster Cult will perform at the Highland Speedway Jam Sept. 19.
Blue Oyster Cult will perform at the Highland Speedway Jam Sept. 19. Courtesy photo

Paint the town Saturday at the Highland Street Art Festival

The downtown Square in Highland, a hub for community activity, will be the place to be on Saturday, Sept. 19 as artists take to the streets for the 13th annual Street Art Festival and Art Expo. This unique festival is an art lover’s dream with something to appeal to young, old and everyone in between. Click here to find out more.

Classic rock bands to play Sept. 19 in Highland

Blue Öyster Cult and April Wine will rock the Highland Speedway. Click here for more information.

“Paws in the Park” in Greenville to feature pet parade, contests

The Bond County Humane Society will host its 12th annual Paws in the Park on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Patriot’s Park, located at the junction of Illinois Routes 140 and 127 in Greenville. Click here to find out more.

Hill’s Fort in Greenville plans ‘Living History Weekend’

The Hill’s Fort Society is sponsoring Hill’s Fort Living History Weekend Sept. 18-20 at the Hill’s Fort reconstructed site on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Museum, off Route 127 just south of exit 45 from I-70. Click here to find out more.

Worden Patriots Day Celebration to feature fireworks, BBQ contest

Worden Patriots Day Celebration to feature fireworks, BBQ contest

The fourth annual Patriots Day Celebration will begin at noon on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Worden Community Park. Click here to find out more. Click here to find out more.

This story was originally published September 18, 2015 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Art, history, rock ‘n’ roll... you can find it all going on this weekend."

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