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December 9th, 2011

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Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum teams up with Cromwell Radio Group to benefit Historic Lincoln Square Theatre.

Mark your calendars right away for entertainment at a great value to support a great cause as The Chevrolet Hall of fame Museum and Cromwell Radio Group (www.cromwellradio.com) present "Save the Lincoln Square Theatre". This is the best value in entertainment you will see this year, not to mention for a great cause! The lineup will consist of one of the funniest comedians in Central Illinois with Ted Denson (www.teddenson.com) kicking off the show before hearing 1980's local favorite rockers - "BORDERLINE", followed by the ultimate "Eagles" tribute experience from Chicago, IL.- "Heartache Tonight". This will be a show you don't want to miss! This is entertainment at its finest! Borderline was the hottest local rock band during the 80's playing as much as 5-6 nights a week across the Midwest, also writing several originals that could be heard on local radio stations in Central Illinois. Heartache Tonight (www.heartachetonight.com) has performed flawlessly for a number of years only to perfect one of the greatest bands of all time - The Eagles.

You will not believe your ears when you hear this band! Their harmony's will give you chills as we come together on Friday Evening December 9th, at 7:00 pm (CST).

Tickets are just $10.00 in advance or $12.00 day of show - GENERAL ADMISSION - in other words - first come - first served. You will want to get your tickets early as this show will sell out! Again, this is entertainment at its finest that is very inexpensive, plus help out a great cause. You may want to get there early as the seating is General Admission and there will be several surprises in store for you starting at 7:00 pm. There will also be an auction during the intermission for an antique Fender 12 string guitar.

All proceeds will go to help the Historic Lincoln Square Theatre keep their doors open so they can continue to bring us entertainment at its finest! There will also be a 50/50 drawing. You are encouraged to get your tickets before they sell out. The Historic Lincoln Square Theatre is one of, if not the oldest still in operation theater in ILLINOIS. After a couple of lightening strikes this past summer the theater has fell back on hard economic times and could use a shot in the arm to help keep the doors open. The historic theater in downtown Decatur, IL. was struck with lightening not once but twice doing very costly damage and loosing very expensive equipment.

The LST (www.lincolnsquaretheatre.com) is a very unique and historic theater that has seen many famous artist perform over its 95 year rich history! For a list of some of the past performers, click on website listed above then click on history. The theate opened October 26th, 1916.

Tickets can be purchased at the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum - 3635 US Rt.36 E. Decatur, IL. 62521(phone - 217-791-5793) or the Lincoln Square Theatre Box Office - 145 N. Main St. Decatur, IL. 62523 (phone - 217-422-1711 or 217-972-8606) or you can call 217-454-4583 anytime! Please see attached flyer and hear attached promo and finally, please come support this very important event!!!

 

October 29th, 2011

The Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum "1st Annual Memorabilia & Classic Car Auction" is now History!

I'm very pleased to announce the long anticipated "1st Annual Memorabilia & Classic Car Auction" being presented by the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum in Decatur, IL. on Saturday October 29th @ 8:00 am (cst) is now completed. There was a preview party on Friday October 28th from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Just shy of 50 cars and lots of memorabilia, antique and special interest automobiles and motorcycles were auctioned off for the inaugural year. This will grow in 2012 !

The memorabilia included gas pumps, porceline and neon signs, antique bicycles and pedal cars and more! We had some of those hard or impossible to find collector car parts.

The auction started promptly after the National Anthem on Saturday morning with memorabila being first offered with "NO RESERVE" followed directly thereafter with automobiles.

Commissions only applied if seller accepted last bid or if sold through "Bids In Motion". All bidders must be registered to bid! Each car, truck or motorcycle was a seperate entry.

We feel we had a very unique opportunity with location and with there not being any other classic car auctions in the Central Illinois area. We had a very experianced top quality auctioneering staff and a fantastic facility for a great event!

If you have any questions, as always, feel free to call me. Watch this page for information about our 2012 Event !!

LaVelle 217-454-4583

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October 7th, 2011

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The Chevrolet Hall Of Fame Museum 2nd Annual Night Before "The Hunnert Car Pile-Up" Cruise-In was a great event !

Just wanted to "Thank" everyone including attendees, sponsors and donators to this year's event held October 7th! We had a great turn-out with over 200 cars and I think everyone had a real good time. The entertainment was also great (The Ultimate "CSNY" Experiance!!! A Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute Band, from Chicago and Kidd Kadillac and the Continentals).

Special Thanks to Coles County Corvette Club for all the help in collecting entry fee's and Bob & Dixie Hedden for the great concessions, and LaGondola & Tony Cori for the food for the band and helpers!

We heard nothing but good comments about the food from workers and band and from the consessions from Dixie's Concessions. That was appreciated by all. Can't leave out Scott Bowers and Fast Impressions for their fantastic job on flyers for the event that are nothing but FIRST CLASS! Look at flyers for any other event and see how they compare? Hope all of you had a good time and again "Thanks" for all the help. See and talk to all of you soon!!! If I have forgotten anyone or don't have their email address, please let them know for me.

LaVelle & Tracie

 

A Word about the Bands !!

"Marrakesh Express is a CSNY tribute, but they do not imitate as much as capture the spirit of. They are an organic, real band, with their own distinct personalities that shine through (often humorously) in their rapport with the audience. Their harmonies are gorgeous. They're great people -- fun and energetic. They are the most original tribute band I've ever seen."

~Mark Schmidt, Casino Regina


There are hundreds, if not thousands of tribute bands performing the music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, U2, and other monsters of rock. But Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young? Next to none.

A band dedicated to tributing CSNY is unheard of due to the difficulty in replicating the 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies that made the group international superstars. Marrakesh Express excels at reproducing CSNY's complex songs and cascading, layered harmonies, and takes the audience back to the late 1960s with youthful musicians who bring an authentic hippie vibe and visual to the stage.

CSNY was arguably the biggest band in the world after the demise of the Beatles, and is one of the most enduring and influential musical groups of all time. The band, born in the turbulent years of the late 1960s, released hit after hit that spoke directly for their generation. Their songs remain in heavy rotation on classic rock radio stations to this day.

Marrakesh Express upholds the integrity of that music with their vivid and realistic performance of CSNY's most recognizable songs. Featuring four harmonizing vocalists backed by a top-flight band, they deliver a unique and energetic concert performing the classic CSNY hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites.

Marrakesh Express has played to literally tens of thousands of appreciative fans including the headlining slot at the Woodstock 40th Anniversary Tribute Concert in 2009. The music of CSNY has stood the test of time and fans of the classic rockers, as well as young people who are curious about "the 60s," are anxious to venture out to hear it represented live.

Kidd Kadillac and the Continentals !!

7 top professional musicians have joined together to create one of the most exciting musical groups in a long time… and they are coming to this area! From their amazing“ DO WOP ” harmonies in their renowned 50s / 60s Show to
the driving rock n roll beat of their 60s Dance Party you do not want to miss this outstanding band with unsurpassed entertainment for all ages.

The members of this exciting show group have performed to the acclaim of standing room only audiences all over the country and of course now The Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum !

 

 

March 25th, 2011

The Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum presents the 2nd Annual Open Race Car Show - Friday March 25th 4:00 - 7:00 pm in conjunction with Macon Speedway and Track Enterprises.

Come on out and check out all the new race cars as they prepare to get the 2011 racing season underway! It is sure to be an exciting season with so many new racecars being built. They will also be on display again the following day (Saturday) at Autozone on Pershing St. in Decatur.

The cars will take to the track at Macon Speedway for their first of two "Test and Tune" sessions on March 20th from Noon until 4:00 pm.

Come out and see all the new exhibits in the Chevrolet Museum including vintage Nascar Winston Cup Cars of Dale Earnhardt, Neil Bonnett, Davey Allison and Darrel Waltrip plus early open wheel cars of Justin Allgaier and Jeff Leka! If you get hungry, enjoy a great meal or a Margarita from EL Corral Mexican Restaurant right next door to the museum!

For more information on complete schedule and details go to: www.maconracing.com or www.trackenterprises.com

 

October 8th, 2010

Chevrolet Hall Of Fame Museum announces first annual cruise-in! The Night Before "The Hunnert Car Pile-Up" Cruise-In

In conjunction with the "Hunnert Car Pile-Up", we will be hosting a cruise-in, in the parking lot of the museum on Friday Eve. October 8th, 2010 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (cst). This will take place rain or shine! Address for the museum is 3635 US Rt. 36 East, Decatur, IL. 62521. Also, in conjunction with the "Hunnert Car Pile-Up, Thursday Eve. October 7th, 2010 on Eldorado St. will be the new "Crusin Eldorado" on Eldorado St. (US 36) the main drag running through Decatur. This will be three big days/nights of cars! Come out and join in the fun!!!

September 22-26, 2010

The Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Registry - 2010 Corvette Pace Car Reunion is now history ! Fun times were had by all who attended this four city / three state road tour !

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July 17, 2010

2nd Annual Charity Car Show. If you missed our show in 2009, you won't want to miss this year's event!!!

CLICK HERE for the link to our event webpage with Registration and Event information!

 

March 20th, 2010

1st Annual Open RACECAR show. Presented by Track Enterprises and Macon Speedway, held at The Chevrolet Hall Of Fame Museum.

CLICK HERE to read the Event Recap and view our photos!

July 18, 2009

Veterans War Memorial Charity Car Show.

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June 25-28, 2009

Bloomington Gold 2009 is now history! However, it's worth noting that our own 2008 Corvette Pace car was selected to be one of the featured cars in "Special Collection XXV, The Grand Finale" ! Additionally two other Corvette Pace cars were in the collection, representing 2007 and 1998 editions, and the Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Registry.



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