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Heart Theatre

133 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

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The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940.

A 1930s landmark, the Heart Theatre is located across the street from the old Effingham County Courthouse. The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940. The cream and maroon terra-cotta tiles are a perfect foil for the neon and marquee lights. While the theatre itself is no longer in operation, it a staple of Downtown Effingham.

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Chris Janson at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 30 @ 7PM

Join ACM award-winner Chris Janson for an evening of his greatest hits including "Drunk Girl" and his chart-topping, platinum smash "Buy Me A Boat."

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Rodney Carrington at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 31 @ 7PM

Rodney Carrington brings his one-of-a-kind mix of stand-up and country music to the stage with bold humor and hilarious songs. From Netflix specials to chart-topping albums,…

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Hee Haw Honey Reunion at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Feb 06 @ 7PM

The cast of Hee Haw invites you to celebrate the magic and mayhem of the longest running country variety show in the history of television! It's…

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