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On a patch of green grass in a small park stands a two-story outhouse. This historic outhouse in Gays was once connected to two-story apartments, but the apartments were eventually demolished. The… Read More

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Name: A Tribute To Neil Diamond
Start: 2026-03-27T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Effingham Performance Center

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Chris Janson

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Hee Haw Honey Reunion

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AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS: 2026 AMERICAN TOUR

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Floyd Nation

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The Barricade Boys

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Six String Summit

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Celebrating Meat Loaf

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Vitamin String Quartet

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Three Dog Night

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Mama I'm a Big Girl Now

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A Tribute To Neil Diamond

Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 7:00pm

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