Celebrate Summer Coming Together, More Artists Sought

Celebrate Summer will mark its 20th annual event with a little something for everyone, including art, music, antique cars, food, and a large children’s area. Several new highlights this year will be a Featured Artist Exhibit and a Student and Emerging Art Tent.

Church, Volunteers to “Paint the Town” in Downtown Marion

On Saturday, May 19, Downtown Marion will be partnering with APEX Church for their "Paint the Town" initiative. The day will begin with a free breakfast at 9:00am for volunteers at the church located at 162 West Center Street and will then be followed by a number of activities, including painting some of the building fronts in Downtown Marion, cleaning vacant store windows, planting flowers, pulling weeds, and the ongoing trash pickup.

Downtown Marion Art Walk Features Music and More

ArtWalk is in downtown Marion tonight (Friday, August 13). The monthly event features art displays and demonstrations. There is always plenty of art for sale as well. In addition, there will be live music in a variety of styles at three restaurants in the downton area.

Celebrate Summer Returns for 18th Year

Saturday, June 26, is the 18th Annual Celebrate Summer Festival in downtown Marion. Events run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. New this year though is entertainment at the Palace Theatre at 7:00 pm.

In addition to the art and kids events, this will be the second year that The Marion Historical Society has sponsored the Antique Car and Truck show which will be featured along Center Street.