Looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon with family and friends? The Western Illinois Museum invites you to gather for an afternoon of music, dancing, and pie on Sunday, September 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This all-ages event is the perfect way to connect with neighbors, enjoy live entertainment, and share some homemade treats.
The afternoon kicks off at 1:00 pm with a Traditional and Bluegrass Music Workshop led by vocalist and Rambler band member Katelyn Czarnecki. This hands-on session welcomes all skill levels and offers a chance to try out the distinctive sounds and vocal styles that make traditional and bluegrass music so much fun.
At 2:00 pm, the crowd-favorite Western Ramblers take the stage with an energetic mix of fiddle tunes, folk, and traditional music. The group includes WIU students, faculty, and community musicians: Istvan Szabo, Cassandra Froelich, Robbie Melnick, Katelyn Czarnecki, Emily Hauge, Matt Hughes, Randy Smith, Lisa Wipperling, and Jacque Wilson.
Then at 3:00 pm, it’s time to get moving! Pamella McLean, who has taught line dancing in Macomb for over 15 years, will lead a lively, beginner-friendly line dance session. No special attire or dance partner is needed—just bring your energy and join in the fun. Pamella and her students will guide dancers of all ages through each step to dances such as Ah Si! The afternoon promises plenty of laughs and smiles. Recommended for all ages, beginning with school-aged children and up.
And of course—what’s a Sunday on Our Front Porch without pie? Thanks to the Museum’s generous volunteers, homemade pies will be served throughout the afternoon.
Event Schedule:
1:00 to 1:45 pm Traditional and Bluegrass Music Workshop with Katelyn Czarnecki
2:00 to 2:55 pm Performance by The Western Ramblers
3:00 to 4:00 pm Line Dancing with Pamella McLean
Pies throughout the afternoon!
This program is supported in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council.
The Western Illinois Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the history, culture, and traditions of McDonough County. Located just one block south of the Courthouse Square, the Museum offers exhibits, music, and community programs in a fully accessible historic building.
For details, visit wimuseum.org or follow @wimuseum on social media. For questions, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email
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About Line Dancing and its benefits
Line dancing has roots in 19th-century folk and contra dance traditions. It gained broader popularity in the 1950s with novelty dances like ‘The Madison,’ and experienced a resurgence during the disco era of the 1970s, thanks to routines like the ‘Bus Stop’ and ‘Electric Slide,’ along with the cultural impact of Saturday Night Fever. It is often associated with country-western music but is performed to a wide variety of musical styles. Today, it is gaining recognition for its mental, physical, social, and cognitive health benefits across age groups. Studies show that line dancing can improve balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health, while reducing anxiety and depression through fostering community engagement and friendships. Learning new steps and sequences promotes cognitive benefits, including improvements in memory and executive function. So come dance with others for any or all of these reasons!
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