Ice House Macomb
The Ice House is Macomb and Unforgettable Forgottonia‘s newest night spot. Formerly know as the legendary Change of Pace, the Ice House is prime to carry on that tradition of being a premier nightlife venue. The Ice House is also an ideal venue to hold your next private party or event. With live entertainment, private…
Read MoreBattlegrounds LGS
Battlegrounds LGS is Unforgettable Forgottonia’s local veteran owned and operated gaming store in Macomb. They offer table top gaming space for local gamers to play on a casual and competitive level. Battlegrounds LGS products include board games, table top games, card games and much more.
Read MoreCenter For The Performing Arts
With construction planned to begin mid-Fall 2020, the $8.9M Center for the Performing Arts (formerly known as the Performing Arts Center), will support the academic mission and programs in Western Illinois University‘s College of Fine Arts and Communication and is the first Macomb campus building constructed with public funds in nearly 40 years. The 130,000-square foot Center…
Read MoreForgottonia Brewing
Among the nation’s micro-breweries, Macomb‘s Forgottonia Brewing is in very good standing. Just check Trip Advisor’s list of 11 of Our Favorite Breweries in The U.S. or stop at their Taproom, and see for yourself. With a name inspired by the mythical Forgottonia Republic in which it resides, Forgottonia Brewing strive to offer quality house-made craft beer and…
Read MoreJenny Wren Club
For more than 70 years Bushnell‘s Jenny Wren Club has been legendary night spot. Pool and Darts, Beers and Shots Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Jenny Wren is a no nonsense good-time. And don’t forget their GREAT food featuring our region’s very own Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich! Remember, it’s always 5:00PM somewhere.
Read MoreHainline Theatre in Brown Hall
The Hainline Theatre is a part of Browne Hall, which houses the Western Illinois University Theatre Department offices, along with the College of Fine Arts and Communication and School of Music. Four Mainstage productions and two dance concerts are presented in this theatre each year in addition to several touring productions. This proscenium theatre seats…
Read MoreCollege of Fine Arts & Communication Recital Hall
Western Illinois University‘s College of Fine Arts & Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall is located in the northern wing of historic Simpkins Hall, which was build in the mid-1930s through a WPA grant and was first occupied in 1939. Most School of Music events held in the COFAC Recital Hall are free to the public though a…
Read MoreAnnual Events, Festivals & Fairs
For Events, Festivals and Fairs, Forgottonia‘s Macomb and the McDonough County area have everything you’d hope for, from Parades, Carnivals, Beer and Music Fests, to Fireworks, Tractor Pulls, Car Shows, Haunted Houses, Art and Balloon Festivals, Dog Shows and Tests of Endurance, you can find it all Right Here.
Read MoreMacomb’s Historic Downtown Courthouse Square
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Macomb has functioned as the hub of county activity since the centerpiece structure was erected in 1871. Here, at the very heart of Forgottonia you’ll find, unique shops, dining, entertainment, nightspots, all set in a charming atmosphere amidst a beautiful historic buildings. Watch…
Read MoreTennessee Tap
If you want an authentic, classic roadhouse, The Tennessee Tap in Tennessee, IL is exactly what you’re looking for. Whether it’s an ice cold can of Stag, a made-from-scratch Bloody Mary, or some very entertaining karaoke, “The Tap” is where it’s at. Just a shot, scotch and a jump down the road from Colchester, “The…
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