Creating With a Twist at the Museum

Create your own One-Of-A-Kind pieces of Artwork inspired by The Old Joliet Prison at the Joliet Museum on Sunday, June 30th!

Race Fan Rally in Downtown Joliet

Wednesday, June 26th from 5pm - 10pm in Downtown Joliet featuring Racing Legend Geoff Bodine!

A Bourbon Night at the Museum

Bourbon Tasting event on the Joliet Museum Rooftop Thursday, June 20th at 6:30pm

Star Wars Day at the Museum & Library - Free Admission

STAR WARS DAY at the Joliet Museum, Joliet Public Library, & Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Saturday, June 1st

Curtain Call Theatre presents ASSASSINS, a musical.

This musical revue follows 9 men and women through the eras who dream of changing the world by assassinating a US President.

Joliet Stories at the Museum - Burnt District Artists

Friday, May 17th from 6pm - 8pm at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - FREE Admission

STAR WARS Scavenger Hunt at the Museum

Saturday, May 11th from 10 am - 5 pm FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!

The Bear Went Over The Mountain, Musical Theatre for K - 3.

Online registration is now available for the afternoon session of the Emily McCabe Musical Theatre Jr Program at: www.ccctheatre.com.

Frozen Jr is coming this summer!

Register online for this amazing musical theatre camp for grades 4-8 at: www.ccctheatre.com.

Lincoln-Way East Plans Jazz Showcase

The annual event features food, drinks, raffles prizes, dancing, desserts and plenty of JAZZ

Tie The Knot - Bridal Open House Event

Saturday, April 27th from noon until 5pm at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - Free Admission!

Cadillac Groove live on Museum's Outdoor Rooftop

Cadillac Groove plays the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series on Thursday, May 23rd

Opening Night for Mamma Mia! is this Friday at LWE

The dance pop musical runs at east this weekend only April 12-14 tickets at lwemusic.org

The Heroes Of Rock!

Skip Griparis Presents "The Heroes Of Rock"! Friday, April 12th at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

Mamma Mia! at Lincolnway East

Here we go again! Another fantastic musical at the Lincolnway East High School April 12-14 $10 $15

South Side Exiles Live at the Joliet Museum!

The South Side Exiles play on Friday, March 29th in the Joliet Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater!

Mamma Mia! at LWE April 12-14

Tickets for the dancestastic musical are on sale now at LWEMUSIC.ORG

Mamma Mia! at Lincolnway East

Lincoln-Way East Talent will perform the glittery Pop Musical April 12-14

South Side Exiles Live at the Joliet Museum

The South Side Exiles play on Friday, March 29th in the Joliet Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater!

Black History Month Film Festival at the Museum

Bonnie Winfrey hosts the film festival featuring "Black Panther" at the Joliet Museum on February 28th - FREE Admission!

Dance Clinic for young fans of Mamma Mia! sign up is open

The cast of the LWE production of Mamma Mia! will welcome registered fans K-6th to join them on stage after the matinee show April 13th

Oh Freedom! - Songs Of The Civil Rights Movement

Performance by CHRIS VALLILLO and The Mt. Zion Music Ministry at the Joliet Museum on Thursday, Feb. 21st

Oh Freedom! - Songs Of The Civil Rights Movement

Performed by CHRIS VALLILLO at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Thursday, Feb. 25th

Frankfort's Newest Mexican Restaurant Is A Hidden Gem

Casa Vargas on Lincoln Highway aims to offer high-quality, fresh Mexican food — including street tacos and tamales — to Frankfort residents.

Lincoln-Way East Alum Appears In Super Bowl Commercial

Josh Pertler appeared briefly during a Michelob Ultra ad that aired during Super Bowl LIII.

Lil' Ed and Dave Weld play the blues at the Museum

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Feb. 15th!

Art from the Ashes: The Old Joliet Prison Artist's Exhibit

Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists - Special Exhibit Opening at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - Feb 1st

Jimi Hendrix tribute at the Museum - Great Moments In Vinyl band

Great Moments In Vinyl plays tribute to Jimi Hendrix - live at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm

Joliet Stories at the Museum

Joliet Patch journalist John Ferak discusses his book; "Wrecking Crew; Demolishing the Case Against Steven Avery" at the Museum Jan. 20th

Jimi Hendrix tribute at the Museum - Great Moments In Vinyl band

Great Moments In Vinyl plays tribute to Jimi Hendrix - live at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm

GREAT MOMENTS IN VINYL - Jimi Hendrix tribute at the Museum

Great Moments In Vinyl plays tribute to Jimi Hendrix - live at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm

Classical Blast Live Concert at the Joliet Museum on Dec. 14th

Classical Blast! band plays "The Dark Side of the Yule" at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, Dec. 14th at 7pm at the Museum

Holiday Wine Tasting at the Museum

Thursday, December 6th from 5:30pm - 9pm at the joliet Area Historical Museum

Craft Beer Tasting Event at the Museum

Join us at the Joliet Area Historical Museum for the Craft Beer Tasting on Thursday, Nov. 15th from 5:30 to 9:00pm in the Indoor Auditorium

LW Toastmasters president wins district championship

Used to be hesitate to speak in public, but not now

Become a Museum Member Today!

Become a Joliet Area Historical Museum member today and get discounts on Programs, Events, Concerts, Prison Tours, & More!

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival Wins Event Of The Year Award

“This is a big deal for our community,” a festival committee member said about the honor.

Art of Illinois Opens at Gallery Seven

Frankfort Artists in exhibit.

Frankfort Fall Fest 2018: When, Where To Watch The Parade

Find out what route Sunday's procession will take and what the weather will be like.

Muntu Dance Theater to Perform at Franciscan Dinner Benefit

Fraternitas 2018 - "Simunye: We Are One"