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Merchant St. Art Gallery is a non-profit exhibition space and art studio dedicated to the creative and professional development of artists on the autism spectrum. They provide the resources, training, and community support needed for our artists to realize their creative potential and make great work.
During his visit to our gallery on May 24th, Senator Durbin stated that Merchant Street Art Gallery was "a remarkable place."
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Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music festival held in downtown Kankakee, IL at the Harold + Jean Miner Square. And it's back July 28th + 29th!
Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, located at 199 South East Avenue in Kankakee, IL. MSMF 2023 will be held on July 28th and 29th. The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink. Kankakee is located 60 miles south of Chicago and is a multi-cultural blend. Its convenience to Chicago and Champaign makes it an ideal location, attracting folks of all ages and backgrounds.
PRESALE TICKETS are now available! Available on the 3rd Floor of the Kankakee Public Library through Thursday, July 27th.
Take a look at last year's event, video courtesy of Pathfinder. Photos from Merchant Street MusicFest 2021.
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Website: www.merchantstreetmusicfest.com
Facebook: @MerchantStreetMusicFest
Twitter: @KankakeeMSMF
Instagram: @kankakeemsmf
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Kick off the summer with our annual Sunset Stroll in Downtown Kankakee!
Our first Sunset Stroll of the Summer takes place on June 2nd on the North Schuyler Streetscape in front of the historic Majestic Theatre. The night will kick-off at 6:00pm, with live music from Matt Yeager & The Southside Social Club starting at 6:30pm.
At 6:00pm the SLOW ROLL Bike Ride will begin and end @ Rigo's Restaurant. There will also be a fire-twirling show performed by Intrinsic Arts at the end of the night. Food will be provided by Rigo's, Martinez Tacos, Rebel Ice Cream Co., and Mac's BBQ.
Adults 21+ will also be able to enjoy their purchased alcoholic beverages along North Schuyler during the event (wristband required).
This is a free event and is open to all ages.
For more information, visit our Facebook Page.
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Downtown Kankakee is full of Beats, Eats, and Drinks this Summer!
Alongside Sunset Stroll and the Friday Night Concert Series, Sandwiches with a Side of Jam has returned to Downtown Kankakee! Kicking off on June 7th, the event is a lunchtime concert series at the Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square (199 S. East Ave.). The kickoff event brings beats by Three’s a Crowd and eats from Mia Bella and Martinez Tacos.
July 12th: Kelli Bonomo (lunch from Neighborhood Kitchen)
August 9th: Shelby Ryan (lunch from Brother George & Creme Of The Crop)
This is a free event and is open to all ages.
For our full summer event lineup, visit our Facebook Page.
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With the newest renovation of the River Valley Metro Centre in Downtown Kankakee, travel is made even easier for local commuters.
Kankakee Metro Centre, located on Chestnut between Schuyler and Dearborn, the new facility incorporates design elements from the Downtown Kankakee streetscape plan. The Centre was built with comfort and safety of commuters in mind and will serve the citizens of Kankakee County for decades to come.
With the new Metro Centre in Downtown Kankakee comes the same trusted routes. These routes include: traditional / fixed routes, Midway or Metra routes, and paratransit services.
River Valley Metro also offers free local rides every Monday! Rides on all 11 local routes serving over 300 bus stops and the Metro Plus Paratransit service are free every Monday. Normal fares apply for Midway Airport Commuter Shuttle.
A full schedule of all routes and a trip planner can be found on the River Valley Metro website.
You can also follow along on the River Valley Matro Facebook for daily updates.
