Princeton NOW: November 11th, 2023

An Ode to Princeton

In Princeton's tale, the heart of Illinois beats, where time and tradition in harmony meet.

Founded years past, a legacy unfolds, a story in whispers, in echoes, it's told.

Prairie winds whisper through history's grace, where families settled, dreams interlace.

From fields to Main Street, a journey profound, In Princeton's embrace, a timeless town.

Through changing seasons, resilience unfurls, a symphony written in Princeton's pearls.

With every sunrise, the past retold, In the beating heart of Princeton, stories hold.

What You Should Know:

• Monterey Mushrooms, operating for over 50 years, is closing its Princeton facility, impacting 300 employees due to factors like the global pandemic and market shifts. Closure completion is expected by January.

• The Princeton Tigers lose in Round 3 to Montini Catholic in the playoffs 27-9.

• The Can’t Stop the Music Benefit for Gary Swanson will take place at the Princeton Moose Lodge, November 17th from 5-8pm. Gary’s sound equipment was stolen in October.

Local Music

Mark these dates, tune your instruments, and get ready to groove because Princeton's got quite the musical menu that’ll have you calling for an encore.

• Saturday, November 18th, 3pm: The Praise and Shine Quartet @ The Prairie Arts Center. Praise and Shine is an a cappella ladies quartet organized in 1987.

• Saturday, November 18th, 5:30: Coffee Creek @ 1st United Methodist Church. Bluegrass and folk band.

• Tuesday, November 21st, 5:30: Music Jam @ Princeton Public Library. If you play bluegrass, gospel, country, folk, or pop music, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, or whatever instrument you can, and play a song or jam with the group! Players and listeners are welcome!

• Saturday, December 2nd, 3pm: FiddleRock! @ Hawg House Saloon. Rock, pop, metal, and country. Hear the music of Tool, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Metallica, Chicago, Dire Straits, AC/DC, Charlie Daniels, Guns-n-Roses, Led Zeppelin, and more—all on violin!

• Sunday, December 8th, 3pm. Princeton Community Band @ Princeton High School.

Local Events

• Monday, November 13th: Bumblebee and I HEART COOKIES @ Tractor Supply Company. Their famous Deep Dish Cookie Trailer is making its FIRST EVER visit to 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗡 this 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 and they are bringing a special guest: 𝑩𝑼𝑴𝑩𝑳𝑬𝑩𝑬𝑬!! To celebrate we are giving away 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦 to everyone! F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

• Thursday, November 16th, 6pm: The Coalition for Constitutional Rights @ The Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St. in Princeton. Guest Speakers Crystal Loughran and Teresa Schmidt will present “Moms for America” where they will discuss how parents can defend parental rights at all levels of government.

• November 17-19th: Christmas Walk Weekend @ Princeton Main Street. Horse Carriage Rides, Christkindl Market, and so much more.

• Sunday, November 19th. The Friends of the Hennepin Canal is hosting its monthly Hike the Canal outing. This month’s hike will be from Bridge 62 to Lock 22 on the canal.

• Saturday, November 25th: Small Business Saturday. Shop small!

Shoutouts

Have someone you’d like to “shout out”? Maybe you’d like to acknowledge a birthday, an anniversary, or an act of kindness? Message Princeton NOW on Facebook.