Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

06/01/2026

It’s official! Mick Cumbie returns to WIU as Interim Director of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts. He’s already hard at work getting up to speed to bring you A Season of Joy. Welcome back, Mick!

MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is pleased to announce Michael “Mick” Cumbie as the interim Director for the Goldfarb Center for Performing Ar...

05/29/2026

The Illinois Arts Council and the Illinois Presenters Network are committed to a vibrant arts landscape for our state. Performing artists throughout the state are invited to register with the Illinois Arts Index.

Illinois Arts Council

Calling all Illinois Performing Artists!

The Illinois Arts Council Agency and the Illinois Presenters Network have launched the Illinois Performing Artist Index, a new statewide resource that showcases Illinois performing artists and makes it easier for presenters, venues, and event organizers to discover local talent. The Illinois Artist Index will replace the old Artstour Roster.

The newly revamped Illinois Performing Artist Index website is now live, and we are seeking Illinois performing artists to register on the site. Registration is free and only takes about ten minutes. The current artist pages may serve as a helpful guide to compile your materials. Please note that after submitting your registration it will take a couple of days to get your materials approved and listed. Once approved you will be able to directly edit and update your profile as needed.

Follow the Registration link below for details. If you have any questions about the Performing Artist Index, please reach out to the Illinois Presenters Network at [email protected].

If you have any questions related to the Illinois Arts Council, please reach out to your Regional Program Director.
www.arts.illinois.gov/about-iac/staff/grant-staff-locator.html

REGISTER: www.ilperformingartistindex.org/register/

05/17/2026

Great things happen when we partner up! Looking forward to welcoming the QCSO to Macomb in April 2027.

05/14/2026

⭐️ Thanks for helping us get the word out, Muddy River News! We’re working to Bring the Joy, and the news is spreading! 😁💜💛

. . . is the first new state-funded academic building at WIU in more than 40 years. It offers 100,000 square feet of performance, rehearsal and teaching space, supporting

05/13/2026

🤔Is our new box office a little confusing? Thanks for letting us know! As we work with this powerful new tool and roll out new ways to serve you, we want to know where the bumps are so we can make your experience even better!

👉 When you buy your subscription for A Season of Joy, you will first be asked to choose your seats for six shows.

👉 Go ahead and choose them, and hit the Next button.

👉 Then you’ll be able to choose your seat for the seventh show (Magic Rocks!) and then you can proceed to checkout.

Need us to walk you through it? We’re happy to! Email us at [email protected] or call us at 309-298-1552.

Thanks to everyone who’s subscribed so far. The response has been amazing! 🤩

And seriously, thanks to everyone who’s letting us know what’s confusing. We’re all working together to Bring the Joy, and your feedback helps! 💜💛

05/12/2026

You deserve it all! Subscribe Now to ensure your seat for every merry, musical, magnificent moment of the Goldfarb Center's inaugural season. It's almost here!

Visit westernpresents.com to subscribe!

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05/04/2026

We are live! Subscribe now to the inaugural year of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts. Join us for A Season of Joy!

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Celebrate with us as we bring you stellar voices from the West End and stunning harmonies from close to home. Bring your family for spectacular entertainment and electric performances. 

05/03/2026

Thanks, Rich Egger! The brand new Western Presents website will be live on Monday for subscription sales. Grab your seats for our inaugural year: A Season of Joy!

GCPA Director Anne Lefter said they want the center to be a place for children, families, students, and alumni —a place for everyone to experience the arts.

04/28/2026

Thank you, Jason Hawkins, for capturing this amazing pic of the Goldfarb Center at the end of the rainbow! 🌈🤩

04/28/2026

Our sponsors make great things happen!

We are only NINE DAYS away from the 2026 PAS Gala - Prohibition Party: Shhh... Tell 'em Billy Sent Ya!!!! Have you reserved your seats yet? Be sure to visit www.westernpresents.com to RSVP!

In the meantime, let's recognize our swell Bronze Level sponsors for this year's Gala auction!