Taxidermist convention and fly-fishing films lead Go & Show

Illinois Taxidermist Association Convention in Springfield and the Fly Fishing Film Tour in Downers Grove highlight the weekend.

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Two bears at the Illinois Taxidermist Association Convention in 2017.

Two bears at the Illinois Taxidermist Association Convention in 2017.

Dale Bowman

The Illinois Taxidermist Association Convention in Springfield and the Fly Fishing Film Tour in Downers Grove lead Go & Show.

  • The Illinois Taxidermist Association Convention starts today, March 14, and runs through Sunday at Northfield Inn & Suites in Springfield. If you enjoy quality work by taxidermists, this is the place for you. If you are thinking about getting into taxidermy, this is the place for you. I enjoy the creativity of the taxidermists in coming up with settings and the artistry of the best. I plan to attend on Saturday.
  • The worldwide Fly Fishing Film Tour hits Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. I don’t know what to expect, but I plan to attend. That’s partly because I enjoy the intersection of the arts and the outdoors. From what I’ve seen in trailers and such, I expect to be taken places I will most likely never see in person. Watch the official trailer.
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