Destihl Brewery

The long weekend boasts much more than Black Friday shopping.

How long could you hold a full beer stein without your arm getting tired? The first Illinois State Steinholding Championship (yes, that's a real thing) was recently held at Destihl Brewery in Normal. There were men’s, women’s and children's competitions.

Illinois State University is partnering with Destihl Brewery to launch two new officially licensed beers, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager.

Destihl describes the new IWU Brew as an “American Golden Ale that embodies the rich tradition and vibrant energy of Titan pride, with subtle malt sweetness balanced by a crisp, clean finish.”

Destihl Craft Brewery in Normal has launched a partnership with the band Hanson through the release of their collaborative beer, Pink Moonlight.

Uptown Normal's flagship music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend.

The four-piece band plays swing, traditional and hot club jazz from the early 20th century, with a full slate of shows all summer long, including on the patio from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Destihl Beer Hall, 1200 Greenbriar Drive in Normal.

Bloomington library celebrates Muslims' holiest month with a family-friendly event the day before Ramadan begins.

Roots Rock, ice cream for breakfast and an open mic story slam are our picks for the first weekend in February.

A new show at the ISU Planetarium offers a cinematic history of celestial science, while a John Prine cover band makes its central Illinois debut. And maestro Yaniv Dinur makes his final trip to Bloomington-Normal vying for the music directorship at Illinois Symphony.