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Arts & TheaterAll the World's a Stage Art Exhibition10:00 AM – 4:00 PMThe Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center · DixonAugust 26 – Sept. 19, 2026 Opening Reception & Awards Presentation: August 28, 2026
Arts & TheaterMusic at the Square Summer Series5:30 PM – 7:00 PMJohn Dixon Park · DixonSpend Friday evenings enjoying live music in the heart of Dixon during the 2026 Music at the Square Summer Series at John Dixon Park. These free outdoor concerts take place from 5:30–7 p.m. and feature a variety of local and regional performers throughout the summer. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, rel…
Arts & TheaterOpening Reception: All the World's A Stage6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center · DixonPresented in partnership with The Dixon: Historic Theatre, All the World’s A Stage opening reception invites artists to explore the people, places, and experiences that deserve the spotlight in their lives.
