Canton History and Arts Alliance

10/11/2026

Join us in the plaza this afternoon during Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive to experience a historically musical presentation of An American Songbag with Barry Cloyd at 1:00 PM.

There's food vendors, so plan your lunch and do a little shopping too!

09/26/2026

Thank you Bistro 101 for providing the meals for Lowe Profile and Six One Five Collective !

09/26/2026

What a wonderful day at the Plaza! A big thank you to Mayor McDowell for being our special guest reader and sharing a story with our little readers.

We love seeing our community come together to encourage a love of reading and make special memories with our children.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another wonderful Story Time at the Plaza, brought to you by The Canton History and Arts Alliance.

09/26/2026

Old Dog LLC is the alcohol vendor for tonight. They will be using a ticket system in an effort to cut down wait times. Please read below so you are prepared 👇

🎶🍻 OLD DOG IS HEADING TO THE PLAZA TONIGHT! 🍷🎶

Join us Saturday night at the Lowe Profile and 615 Collective Concert at the Plaza!

Old Dog will be serving adult beverages beginning at 5:30 PM! 🎉

🎟️ Get your drink tickets and wristband at our ticket table at the north end of the square!

🍺 B**R – BLUE TICKET | $4
Busch Light • Michelob Ultra • Bud Light • Budweiser

🍹 VODKA RTDs – RED TICKET | $5
SuperLyte Assorted • Surfside Strawberry Lemonade • High Noon Pineapple

🍷 W**E – WHITE TICKET | $8
Old Dog Wines

🎟️ Buy as many tickets as you want in one stop! Then head over to the beverage table to pick up your drinks. Easy, convenient, and ready for a great night of music! 🎶

Grab your friends, enjoy some great live music, and let Old Dog take care of the drinks!

🎵 Great music. Good drinks. A night at the Plaza!

🐾 Cheers from Team Old Dog! 🍷

09/26/2026

See you tomorrow night!

09/26/2026

Join us in the Plaza for our last Storytime in the Plaza this season!

Opera House Plaza stage at 10:00 AM
Next up: Mayor McDowell reads "This is My Town" by Mercer Mayer.

The first 40 kids will receive a FREE copy of the featured book to take home, thanks to our Story Time Sponsor of the week.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a relaxing morning of stories, imagination, and community fun. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and young readers. Free to attend!

The last Canton Main Street Farmer's Market is also this Saturday!

09/25/2026

ARE YOU READY?

Six Five Collective with Lowe Profile will be playing the last concert of the season starting at 7:00PM this Saturday, Sept 26th!

Live at the Plaza in Canton, Illinois!

09/24/2026

Come see Lowe Profile with Six One Five Collective this SATURDAY!!

09/22/2026

One more night. One more great show. One more reason to spend the evening downtown.

Live at the Plaza is closing out the season on September 26 with Six One Five Collective, bringing a little bit of Nashville to Canton!

Inspired by the spirit of The Highwaymen and Little Big Town, Six One Five Collective brings together incredible musicians, original music, and the kind of harmonies that are made for a night under the stars.

September 26 | 7:00 PM
Opera House Plaza | Downtown Canton
45 Eastside Square

The concert is FREE, so grab your lawn chair, bring your crew, and come enjoy one last night of live music at the Plaza.

Let’s fill the Plaza one more time for 2026!
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09/21/2026

We’re wrapping up the Live at the Plaza season with a night of incredible live music on September 26!

Join us at the Opera House Plaza in downtown Canton for Six One Five Collective, a Nashville-based group bringing the spirit of The Highwaymen and Little Big Town to the stage. With a talented lineup of musicians and a mix of original music, harmonies, and classic influences, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Opening the evening will be Lowe profile featuring Cheyenne Medders.

Saturday, September 26th
Concert begins at 7:00 PM
Seating area opens at 6:00 PM
Opera House Plaza, 45 Eastside Square, Canton

As always, the concert is FREE thanks to our amazing sponsors. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, grab some food and a drink from our local vendors, and enjoy a night of live music under the stars right here in downtown Canton.

Come out, bring your friends and family, and help us close out another great season of Live at the Plaza.