Marion Twenty39

06/02/2026

A huge shoutout to Union Street Arts for making the Sip, Sway, and Support event a smashing success! Thanks to your generous support, we raised nearly $23,000 to benefit Artstarts and continue nurturing the arts in our community.

Your enthusiasm and commitment are the heartbeats of events like these, and we couldn't have done it without you. Here's to more fun and more performig arts for a long time to come!

Thank you for helping us make a difference 💙💛

06/02/2026

A huge shoutout to Banterra Bank for making the Sip, Sway, and Support event a smashing success! Thanks to your generous support, The City of Marion Illinois' first class raised nearly $23,000 to benefit Artstarts and continue nurturing the arts in our community.

Your enthusiasm and commitment are the heartbeats of events like these, and we couldn't have done it without you. Here's to more fun and more performig arts for a long time to come!

Thank you for helping us make a difference 💛💙

05/06/2026

Are you ready to step up and be a leader in your community? We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Marion Twenty39 Class of 2027 🌟

Marion Twenty39 is a year-long leadership experience crafted to empower the next generation of leaders. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a significant impact in The City of Marion Illinois, our community, and the region.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a part of a transformative journey that will prepare you to fill vital roles and drive positive change in our city.

For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://cityofmarionil.gov/marion-twenty39/

Join us in shaping a brighter tomorrow for Marion. We can't wait to see what the future holds with you as part of our leadership community 💛💛

04/09/2026

04/09/2026



04/09/2026

Happy Thursday! Shop will be open today 10-8!

We’re excited to stay open late for and participate in the Marion Twenty39 Sip, Sway and Support- Benefit Concert for Artstarts! It’s a $10 donation and there will be live music, performances from Artstarts, local wine samples and cocktail samples from local businesses! This will be at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center- both outside and inside!

We’ll have a tent up and in addition to sampling an assortment of our products, we’ll be offering our ElderCherry Rum Punch- both samples there and cocktails in our shop! A portion of our proceeds will be donated back to Artstarts to help support the future of the arts in our community!

Wishing a good day to all~

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

HAPPENING TONIGHT!

You already know what Artstarts means to this community. Come out and show your support — join us Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5 – 8 PM on Tower Square.
Sip, Sway & Support — hosted by Marion TWENTY39 — brings together live music from the Ivas John Band, Artstarts performances, and local wineries. A great night out for a great cause.

Plus, the fun spills into downtown Marion, where local businesses are offering food, drinks, and entertainment — with proceeds benefiting Artstarts. Tickets are just $10, night of, at the event.

Every dollar goes directly to Artstarts performers to pay down the mortgage on their home base. Don’t miss it — Thursday, April 9, 5 – 8 PM, Tower Square.

04/08/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🚨

Marion, don’t miss this 👇

Join us Thursday, April 9th from 5–8 PM at Tower Square Plaza for an incredible night of music, community, and supporting a great cause ❤️

🎶 Live Music: The Ivas John Band
🎭 Special Performance: Artstarts kids (5:30 PM) performing
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs + relax on the square

This is the first-ever fundraiser by the Marion Twenty39 Leadership Cohort, and all proceeds go to Artstarts, helping support youth in the arts 🎨

PLUS — support local while you’re there! Participating businesses donating proceeds include:
• Milkweed Provisions
• Tower Square Pizza
• Little Nashville Cafe
• John Brown’s on the Square
• Lavish Bath Box

Let’s pack the square, support the kids, and have a great night together 🙌

04/06/2026

We are SO excited for this Thursday!

This Thursday is going to be FUN.

🎶 The Ivas John Band
🍷 Local wineries
🎭 Artstarts performances

All in one place. All for Artstarts .

It’s called Sip, Sway & Support — and it’s exactly what it sounds like.

📍 Tower Square
🗓 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 5–8 PM
🎟 $10 at the door

Grab a friend. Come hang out. Support something that matters. ❤️
Brought to you by Marion Twenty39!