Archive for May 2018
Heartland Theatre Unveils Assistive Listening System
On May 22, Heartland Theatre Company unveiled its latest production – an assistive listening system – thanks to a 2017 Mirza/Arts and Culture Grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and a targeted fundraising campaign. Gail Dobbins, Heartland Theatre Managing Director, debuted the system for its board of directors and donors to the system. “We started…
Read MoreGiggles Galore at Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Concert for Kids
More than 1,500 children and adults from Central Illinois schools enjoyed the silliness of Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” during a performance by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra gave two Concerts for Kids performances in Bloomington on May 4 and one in Springfield the…
Read MoreIPCF Awards $157,347 in Grants to 73 Nonprofits
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation has awarded $157,347 in three categories of grants to 73 programs in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties. Grants ranged from $500 to $6,750. Funding came from the Jerome Mirza Foundation, donors to the Community Foundation’s annual campaign and several endowments at the Community Foundation. Receiving 37 General…
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