We Love Paris, Illinois

09/06/2025

🏈UPDATE🏈

The Paris Tigers are VICTORIOUS following an action-packed 48-14 win over the Charleston Trojans. The Tigers are now 2-0 for the season.

📸 Victoria Leitch/The Prairie Press

08/24/2025

We’re thrilled to present an upcoming exhibition featuring the breathtaking photography of Thomas Wright. His stunning images, printed on unique metallic surfaces, make every detail come alive and truly pop! With a wide variety of subject matter—from sweeping landscapes to intimate moments—this show is one you won’t want to miss. 📸

Open Reception Friday, August 29th
5pm-6:30pm

Free Admission

08/23/2025

08/14/2025

Congratulations to Jerad N. for being chosen as our July Associate of the Month!!

Shout out to the other nominees: Lindsay C, Charlie F, Gage K, Amy G, and Laura G!

08/13/2025

When fourth-grade teacher Marie Wimsett and local artist Tei White teamed up to create a children’s book, they didn’t expect their little frog-inspired fairytale to hop its way into the …

08/09/2025

Exciting News!

We are happy to help kick off the Paris PotterFest this year by offering all 8 Harry Potter movies in theater. These will be free admissions (taken care of by the theater) and concessions will be available for purchase.

Make sure to save the dates for the following schedule:

Monday 9/22:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - 8:30 PM

Tuesday 9/23:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 8:30 PM

Wednesday 9/24:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban- 8:30 PM

Thursday 9/25:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 8:30 PM

Friday 9/26:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix- 8:30 PM

Saturday 9/27:
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - 8:30 PM

Sunday 9/28:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 10:30 AM, 8:30 PM

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 10:30 AM, 8:30 PM

08/09/2025

As another year of learning kicks off in Paris, Carolyn Wenz Elementary School has a new leader at the helm—and she’s bringing a powerful combination of experience, heart and community …

08/08/2025

While school is just around the corner, we aren’t ready to give summer up just yet!
We still have three events left on the schedule for the 2025 season!

Join us Saturday, August 16th for A Back to School Bash at Sunrise Park! 5-7PM CST
There will be a food truck on site, Fully Loaded is at your service! & an awesome acoustic performance is planned by Justin Gardner!

08/07/2025

Paris High School student Bella Sunkel never expected a failed fire starter from a Rural King store to spark the idea that would become her own small business. But what began as a project to help …

08/07/2025

📸 Don’t miss out!
Now through August 22, explore the stunning images in our Annual Midwest Photography Show—a captivating collection showcasing the beauty and talent of regional photographers. Free admission!

Open Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm

02/02/2024