 The Rosebud Theatre
325 Outer Belt West 217-540-2787
Located on the north side of Effingham at the intersection of MidAmerica Avenue and Outerbelt West, sits The Rosebud Theatre. This 1,564-seat theatre, which opened its doors in November of 2007, hosts 60 performances a year.
 Local, regional and national acts are scheduled to perform, with categories including Country, Southern Gospel, Pop/Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Comedy, Jazz, Dance, Classical and Blue Grass. Several nationally recognized performers have and will take the stage during the theatre’s first season, with acts including B.B. King, Marie Osmond, Charlie Daniels Band, The Oak Ridge Boys, Gin Blossoms, Bill Cosby, Ron White, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Chesnutt.
For more information or for tickets you can call 217-540-2787.
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 F.A.C.E.
Fine Arts, County of Effingham, a wildly talented theatre troupe, offers up consistently entertaining performances. Comedy, drama, musicals and mystery are all part of the F.A.C.E. repertoire. Dinner theatre and traditional performances are part of each run, which are housed at The Rosebud Theatre.
For performance information, call the CVB at 800-772-0750.
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F.A.C.E. Orchestra
The Orchestra performs a free annual Christmas concert. Spend a relaxing summer evening experiencing the pleasures of small town life with the free summer concerts every Thursday evening in the Gazebo on the Courthouse lawn, downtown Effingham.
 Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan
Now in its 48th year, the Little Theatre features name artists and many talented amateurs. In addition to traditional theatre and musicals, the Little Theatre produces children’s theatre and a Christmas holiday show.
For more information, call 888-261-9675.
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The annual Sculpture on the Avenues exhibition brings an array of artwork to Downtown Effingham for its ninth exhibit, which features work by some of the Midwest’s best known and unknown sculptors.
The permanent outdoor exhibit has grown from one to over 20 works of art, which are joined each year by selected pieces.
 In 1997, Effingham Community Committee for the Arts formed and raised over $60,000 to commission Leonardo Nierman’s Flame of Hope, which today stands at the west entrance of City Hall. Just two years after, the ECCA conceived Sculpture on the Avenues.
The ECCA chooses works which capture the imagination and appeal to a variety of tastes. There’s fun, whimsy and stark lines and edges - reality and abstract, as well. The pieces are placed to be accessible, to be touched and viewed from every angle.
 Residents and visitors wholeheartedly embrace the event. Several sculptures have found permanent homes in Effingham and the surrounding area.
An informative brochure, which facilitates a walking tour, is available at Effingham hotels, downtown businesses, the Tourism Office at City Hall and in a convenient display outside City Hall at 201 E. Jefferson Avenue
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Effingham Art Guild
The Effingham Art Guild (EAG) is home to dozens of award-winning artists. Making art accessible is a constant theme in the Arts Community and the Guild is no exception.
The EAG Traveling Exhibition is a wonderful contribution. Galleries are open to the public during regular business hours. The exhibits change every four months. The gallery addresses and hours of operation are listed below.
City Hall
201 E. Jefferson Avenue
Monday - Friday, 8 am - noon, 1 pm - 5 pm
Effingham Medical Center Lobby
900 W. Temple Avenue
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, Saturday, 9 am - noon
Burkland’s Flower Shop
Rinehart, south of Fayette Avenue
Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Helen Matthes Library
100 E. Market Avenue
Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 8 pm,
Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm
Bonutti Orthopedic Clinic
1303 W. Evergreen
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5:30 pm
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 Wilhelmina Gallery
Wilhelmina Gallery exhibits the work of Wilma Woidt Kruger, a versatile, nationally recognized artist. Works include a stunning portrait of Marilyn Monroe, woodland and wildlife scenes, a depiction of Gone with the Wind’s Tara, and much more.
The gallery is open daily 10 am - 9 pm by chance or appointment.
400 N. Main St. 217-347-5874.
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 Crossroads Quilters Quilt Guild
The Crossroads Quilters Quilt Guild’s purpose is to preserve, promote and share in the art of quilt making.
Each year, the guild hosts the Crossroads Harvest of Quilts the third weekend of September at the Hendelmeyer Recreation Center. The guild’s show is on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm each day.
The guild meets the 3rd Monday every month (except December) at the First Christian Church, 901 N. Henrietta. The guild has a sewing day the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except December) to make the guild’s charity quilts. Guests are welcome.
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 Brush Hill Studio & Gallery
John Gabb, artist in residence, specializes in portraits and captures life in the Midwest in his often whimsical works. The studio is located near Lake Sara, at the corner of Moccasin Road (1600th Avenue) and Lakeview Drive.
217-868-5948.
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