November 20 Mattoon Library Fundraiser, 5pm

• Join the Mattoon Library for the Library’s Annual Fundraiser. This fun and informal event welcomes all community members. Your donation grants you entry, where you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres from local sponsors, great company, music, and your favorite beverages. Tickets are available for $30 at the entrance. There will also be a $10 raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift basket. The Mattoon Library is located at 1600 Charleston Ave.

November 21 One Stop Community Christmas 2024 planning

meeting, Salvation Army, bring lunch and a friend, noon

November 21 Mattoon Arts Council Photography Show

• Make plans to attend the Annual Mattoon Arts Council Photoshow. This year's theme : Momentum. Celebrate creativity and photography with local artists as they showcase their stunning works. Show begins at 6pm at the KC Summers Toyota building, located at 1913 Broadway in Mattoon.

November 22 FREE Music Bingo at Warren James Winery

• Prairie Fire DJ Service is bringing their Music Bingo to Warren James Winery this Friday night at 6:30pm. Instead of normal bingo numbers, they will play the popular songs that people love to sing along with. Players listen to the music and mark the right songs on their bingo cards. When a player gets the songs right they will shout "BINGO!" and then we might have a winner.

November 22-24 Mattoon Arts Council Holiday Artisan Sale, Cross County Mall

• Get Ready for the Mattoon Arts Council Holiday Artisan Market. The holiday season is HERE, and it’s time to start crossing off that gift list. Join us at the Cross County Mall this WEEKEND, November 22nd-24th. The Mattoon Arts Council Holiday Artisan Market is your one-stop-shop to find the perfect, unique gifts that will spread holiday cheer—while supporting local artists and small businesses. Market Hours: Friday & Saturday (Nov 22-23): 10 AM - 8 PM, Sunday (Nov 24): 12 PM - 5 PM. Let’s shop small, support our amazing local artists, and make this holiday season extra special.

Local Tunes

November 23 Johnny and the New Crew at Lefty's Holler, 9pm

November 22 Not Petty @ The Castle 7pm

November 26 The Castle's Tuesday Night Karaoke, 7-10pm