The "First Fridays Danville" event for May is "Sports & Brews."  It's coming up Friday, May 3rd from 5-8pm in Downtown Danville.  Rheanna Ollis & Erin Gregory stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the things that will be available, including a Rock Wall & Zip Lining! Get full details at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com

Tommy B talks with Lisa Fudge of Crosspoint Human Services and their Ladies Luncheon that will take place Thursday, May 9th from 12-2p at the Masonic Temple in Downtown Danville. For more, visit https://crosspointhumanservices.org/event-registration/page.html

The First Fridays Danville event for April is "Spring Bingo!"  It will be Friday, April 5th from 5-8pm in Downtown Danville.  Get your Bingo cards for a chance to win fabulous prizes in any of several rounds of bingo at the Masonic Temple.  Plus food trucks, family activities and much more from 5-8pm.  Rheanna Ollis & Jodie Ingram joined Tommy B on The Big Show with all the details. https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com

Tommy B talked with Alyssa Julian from the Humane Society of Danville about "Meowsquerade," coming Saturday, April 13th from 7-10:30pm at the Danville Boat Club.  She talks about the event which includes live music, appetizers, desserts, silent auction and much more. https://www.danvillehumane.org/upcoming-evebts

We celebrated SDBC Day on The Big Show with Earle Steiner from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at DACC.  He talks about how SBDC's can help small businesses get the information they need to get started, to the help they can get once they are open for business. For more, visit https://illinoissbdcatdacc.com/

Tommy B talks with John Gallez, Training Director with the IBEW Local 538, about applying for their Apprenticeship Training program.  Applications will be accepted Mar18-29 at their office at 1290 N. Michigan in Danville. Full details at https://ibew538.org/apprenticeship-cet/

Tommy B visited with Brooke Kuchefski from the Danville Public Library to talk about a few of their upcoming events, including their Genealogy class, and their Goosebumps series. https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/

Richard Zielenski will be the guest conductor of the Danville Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, March 9th at 7:30pm for "Noche Hispaña," at the DHS Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.  He talks about his musical journey around the world and what he would like to see the Symphony do in the future. Visit https://danvillesymphony.org/ for more information.

Jim Russell, Executive Director of the Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board, along with Beth Knecht, stopped by The Big Show this week to talk about their upcoming Mental Health First Aid classes.  Classes will focus on either youth or adults.  If you are 18 or older and would like to attend, call Beth at 217-516-2298. https://www.vercounty.org/mental-health/

Project Success of Vermilion County stopped by Tommy B's Big Show this morning to talk about their upcoming fundraiser, "Casino Night!"  It will be Saturday, March 2nd at 6:30pm at Turtle Run in Danville. Abby Boen, Mackenzie Woods & Kimberly David talk about what games will be available during the event, along with the program itself and the impact it has on the youth of Vermilion County. Contact Project Success about tickets by calling them at 217-446-3200, or by visiting their Facebook Page.

In December & January, listeners could nominate someone to win a new HVAC system for a homeowner in Vermilion County, IL through CU Trade Services & Kuchefski Heating & Air.  Jessica Schriefer, their Marketing Director, stopped by Tommy B;s Big Show to announce the winner.  At the same time, crews were arriving at the home to do the installation.  Listen to find out more. https://cutradeservices.com/

Tommy B talked with 2023 Georgetown Fair Queen Meghan Simpson this morning via Zoom about this year's "A Fairy Tale Come True: Lunch with the Georgetown Fair Queen," coming March 2nd to the Georgetown Fairgrounds Banquet Center.  Tickets are on sale now at Georgetown Fair.org and money raised will fund scholarships that are awarded to the 2024 Georgetown Fair Queen and her court.

"Leadership Tomorrow" Class 35 gets underway later this year, and program leaders Nicole Van Hyfte & Annie Monyok stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about how you can be part of this exciting program that is a driving force for our local communities, and helps to shape the future leaders of Vermilion County. Applications will be accepted Feb 1-29.  Get full details at https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/leadership-tomorrow/

Carmen Bolden Day, mother of the late Jelani Day stopped by The Big Show to talk about the "All White Remembrance Dinner" to support the Jelani Day Foundation.  It will be Saturday, February 3rd at 5:30pm at the Student Center of ISU in Bloomington.  You can donate to the Foundation, get tickets, and get more information at https://www.thejelanidayfoundation.org/ Jelani Day Foundation Facebook page Justice for Jelani Day Facebook page

Rheanna Ollis & Ashton Greer from the City of Danville are looking for contestants for the 3rd annual Danville's Got Talent competition.  Auditions are set for January 18-19, and the ladies provide you with all the information you need to know.  Danville's Got Talent will be live from the Historic Fischer Theater on Friday, March 1st, 2024.  More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com

Rheanna Ollis from the City of Danville & Teri Gaffney from the Palmer Arena give you everything you need to know about "Fire & Ice," the First Fridays Danville event that kicks off 2024, happening January 5th from 4-9pm at the Palmer Arena in Danville.  Ice skating, sledding, fire spinners, story time with the Danville Public Library, special treats, and lots of family memories will be waiting for you.   More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com [Photo provided by First Fridays Danville]

D102's Tommy B talks with Nicole Van Hyfte about the latest round of Back To Business Grants that are now available to businesses that were started between January 1, 2020 & December 21, 2021.  Find out how to apply, and what you could receive if you qualify. More information at https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/news/back-to-business-b2b-new-biz-grant-opportunity/

D102's Tommy B talks with Michael Breen from C-U Trade Services, who have recently merged with Kuchefski Heating & Air, are giving away a new furnace & AC unit, with installation, valued at over $7,000!  Find out how you can nominate yourself, or someone else to win at VermilionCountyFirst.com. Restrictions apply, must be a homeowner residing in Vermilion County, IL.  See complete details at https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/the-ultimate-hvac-giveaway/ Deadline for entry, January 14, 2024.

The City of Danville presents the annual Holiday Bazaar at the Harrison Park Clubhouse.  Friday, December 8th from 10a-7p, and Saturday, December 9th from 9a-3p.  Get items for holiday gift giving, or just for your self. Rheanna Ollis & Erin Gregory talk with Tommy B from D102 about the event during a recent visit to The Big Show on D102. More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/847881870388964

Matt Shepherd will be the guest conductor of the Danville Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, December 2, at 7:30pm for "Nothin' But the Blues" at the DHS Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.  He talks about his musical journey that could also bring him to Danville. Visit https://danvillesymphony.org/ for more information.

Vermilion Community Restoration, formerly known as the Danville Rescue Mission, stopped by The Big Show to talk about their men's shelter, women's shelter and their thrift store.  Listen to Sandy Duncan and Felix Velasquez talk about their mission to help, and how you can help with a donation. Visit them online at https://vcrrocks.org/

The Danville High School Music Department is putting on its Veterans Concert, Thursday, November 8th at 6pm at the Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.  DHS Choral Director Jeff Thomas & Director of Bands Ryan Krapf talk about what the event will include, and how the students will present the show.

Vermilion Advantage is teaming with Step Up Vermilion County to bring you The Resource Rally.  It will be Friday, November 3rd from8-11am at Second Church of Christ on East Voorhees in Danville.  Nicole Van Hyfte, Deanna Witzel, Greg Taylor & Mike Hulvey talk about what this event will do and provide for the Vermilion County area.

The 5th annual Potterfest, a First Fridays Danville event, will be happening Friday, November 3rd from 5-8pm in Downtown Danville, IL. Rheanna Ollis & Brooke Kuchefski talk about the many parts of Downtown that will be transformed into Hogsmeade, and the Danville Public Library as it is transformed into Hogwarts.  Find out about the scavenger hunt, magical vendors, butterbeer & sweet treats that will be available. Plus "Order of the Phoenix" will be shown at the Fischer Theater at 7:30pm. More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/event-details/potterfest-downtown-1 {Photo provided by First Fridays Danville]

Tommy B talks with Julie Colby & Lara Danzl about the November 8th "KRT at Sleepy Creek" fundraiser to be held at the Dragonfly Venue.  It's all to help raise funds for the continued construction/improvements on the Kickapoo Rail Trail. More at https://www.onekrt.org/events

Annie Monyok with Monyok Leadership stopped by The Big Show today to talk about how her company can help other companies and organizations with coaching, consulting & training to help the people on your team fulfil their purpose. https://monyokleadership.com/

Richard Zielenski will be the guest conductor of the Danville Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, October 14th at 7:30pm for "Behind the Mask" at the DHS Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.  He talks about his musical journey around the world that has now brought him to Danville for a third time. Visit https://danvillesymphony.org/ for more information.

One of the special events at this year's Festival of Trees at the Palmer Arena in Danville is "Cheers To You Bingo!"  It will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 6:30-9pm.  Kayla Fleming & Carly Goodwin stopped by The Big Show to give us details on this event, and others. The Festival of Trees Danville runs November 11-15, 2023 at the Palmer Arena in Danville.  Get details on the festival, special events and how you can volunteer at https://www.festivaloftreesdanville.com/

Kuchefski Heating & Air has merged with CU Trade Services of Champaign.  Ken Kuchefski & Ryan Schriefer stopped by The Big Show to talk about how this merge came about, and what it means for customers in the Danville area. For more info, call Kuchefski Heating & Air at 217-442-1454.

The Library Ladies (Brooke & Katie) stopped by The Big Show to update us on events and activities going on in and by the Danville Public Library. https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/

One of the special events at this year's Festival of Trees at the Palmer Arena in Danville is "Breakfast with Santa!"  It will be on the main floor of the Festival on Saturday, November 11th from 9-10:30am.  Nicole Van Hyfte & Annie Monyok stopped by The Big Show to give us details on this event, and others. The Festival of Trees Danville runs November 11-15, 2023 at the Palmer Arena in Danville.  Get details on the festival, special events and how you can volunteer at https://www.festivaloftreesdanville.com/

Lucy Overlander from the Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office stopped by to talk about the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Supply Drive that is going on throughout October. Click here for more info. Visit them on Facebook.

The First Fridays Danville Event for October is "The Spooky Glow 5K Run & Walk on Friday, October 6th.  Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Danville, Rheanna Ollis, along with Erin Gregory, stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about all the activities that will happen during the event.

The 2nd annual "Dancing For The Stars" will be Saturday, September 30th at 7pm at the Historic Fischer Theater.  Brooke Kuchefski & Kris Bell from Survivor Resource Center talk about the event, the participants, the judges, and much more about how you can help them raise money to help victims of sexual assault. For more, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/644985637554136 https://www.survivorresourcecenter.org/

One of the many reasons that some children are absent from school is because they don't have a good pair of shoes to wear.  The Vermilion County Regional Office of Education is holding their New Shoes collection to help children get proper footwear to wear to school.   Tricia Keith stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to let us know more about the program. https://www.facebook.com/vcroe54

"Barbie in the Barn" is a fundraising event to benefit Roxy's House just east of Homer, IL.  It will raise funds for their autism communication program, and animal care.  It will take place Saturday, September 23rd from 11am-1:30pm. For more on Roxy's House visit https://www.blueheronranchandretreat.com/ For more on "Barbie in the Barn," visit https://www.facebook.com/events/991635105503052

Tommy B welcomed The Library Ladies to The Big Show.  Brooke Kuchefski & Katie Anderson from the Danville Public Library stopped by to talk about lots of events going on at the Library, and how you can get your library card during National Library Card Month.

The 48th Annual Vermilion Fall Festival is coming to Ellsworth Park in Danville September 15-17. Full festival details at https://www.cityofdanville.org/our-city/recreation/fall-festival

The First Fridays Danville event for September is the Artisan Table & Market.  City of Danville Community Relations Coordinator Rheanna Ollis talks about the dinner that will be served (reservations required) and the other events that will be part of the Market. Tickets are required for the dinner, and are limited.  Reserve yours here! For full event details, visit https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com, or search "First Fridays Danville" on Facebook

Darrin Hightower stopped by The Big Show on D102 today to talk about tomorrow's (Sat Aug 5) "100 Haircuts" event that will be the Boys & Girls Blub in Danville.  Free haircuts for the kids, bounce house, face painting, food, DJ, and lots more.  Be sure to stop by. https://www.facebook.com/100010365880449/videos/5614150048687784/

The "Back To School Bash" is the First Fridays Danville event coming Friday, August 4th from 5-8pm in Downtown Danville.  Rheaana Ollis & Erin Gregory stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about all of the activities that will going on during the event. For full event deails, search "First Fridays Danville" on Facebook

There are lots of events coming to the Vermilion Regional Airport on N. Bowman in Danville, and Tess Cook, manager of the airport, stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about several of them.  Cheeseburger Day, Team Nightfall Summer Car Showcase, & American Graffiti Night are just a few.  Plus get information on the Airport's Banquet Center. More information at https://www.vrairport.com/

Tommy B talks with Nicole Van Hyfte from Vermilion Advantage, and Joe Mollica from Central States Distribution about the annual Vermilion Advantage Golf Outing, coming Friday, August 18th at Danville Country Club. Find full details and sign up at https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/

Introducing the new Community Relations Coordinator for the city of Danville, Rheanna Ollis.  Along with Community Relations Administrator Ashton Greer, they talk about what is to come from their department, and a preview of the "Back To School Bash," the First Fridays Danville event coming August 4th to Downtown Danville. https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/

Crosspoint Human Services of Danville is hosting a "Christmas In July" event during Downtown Danville's 'Summer In The City' at Temple Plaza this Friday, July 21st.  They'll be there from 5-9pm with lots of information on how they support those with mental health issues and more.  They will also have a raffle to win prizes from local businesses. https://crosspointhumanservices.org/

The 2023 Georgetown Fair Queen Meghan Simpson of Hoopeston, stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about her journey to the crown, along with the schedule for the remainder of this year's Georgetown Fair, and her attempt at line dancing. Get full fair details at https://www.georgetownfair.org/

Katie Anderson & Jennifer Hess from the Danville Public Library stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the Summer Reading Program that continues through July, and "Stranger Things: The Curse of Vecna," coming August 4th & 5th.  https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/

Former Georgetown Fair Queen Danielle Turner stopped by The Big Show to talk about the 2023 Georgetown Fair, which begins this Saturday, July 8th and runs through Saturday, July 15th.  From the opening night Demolition Derby to next weekend's Rodney Atkins concert, there is a lot going on.  She talks about the Grandstand schedule, discounted carnival ride bracelets, fair food, agriculture events and much more. Get full fair details at https://www.georgetownfair.org/

Balloons Over Vermilion 2023 is this weekend, July 7 & 8 at the Vermilion Regional Airport, north of Danville on Bowman Avenue.  Jackie Vinson & Larry Owen stopped by The Big Show to talk with Tommy B about what will be going on during the weekend.

Ashton Greer from the City of Danville stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the July First Fridays Danville event, the Mid-Summer Luau.  We also talk with Rob Black who will be smoking the hog for the meal.  Tickets for the meal are already sold-out, but there is much more still going on in Downtown Danville during the event. More information can be found at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/