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ART
EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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October 9 - November 15, 2009
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The
ArtEast “Small Works” exhibit features a work by a
representative group of about 75 pieces, each a "small work" from an
ArtEast artist..
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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ORIGINAL MUSICAL
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
7:30 pm
Alton High School Auditorium, 4200 Humbert Road
Great Rivers Choral Society, Inc. will perform the musical "How Mr.
Lincoln Got His Whiskers". This is a family oriented performance of
an original musical by local artist, Mary Kay Mosby that is based on
an historical event in the life of Abraham Lincoln.
It will feature choral members and a group of children
dancers and singers and will include period costumes, instrumental
music from a fiddle and a dulcimer, dancing, a children’s ensemble,
and an adult choir. In addition to the musical the performance will
include music by Stephen Foster.
Tickets required, Children 10 and under are free
For more information call 618-465-2315
or visit www.grcs-sing.org |
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CHRISTMAS
WONDERLAND
Alton, IL |
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November 27 - December 27, 2009
Monday - Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Rock Springs Park on College Avenue
Drive through Rock Springs Park to see more 2.5 million lights
adorning trees and lighting displays throughout the park. Visitors
are sure to be captivated by the holiday spirit.
Admission is $7 for cars and small vans
or $1 per person for vehicles holding 10 or more persons.
For more information call 1-800-ALTON-IL or 618-465-6676 |
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GREAT RIVER ROAD RUN
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Registration begins at 8 am
Eagles Lodge, 426 E. Broadway
Annual race starts in downtown Alton and goes down the Great River Road
and back. Awards will be given, T-shirts to all who enter, plus post
race refreshments.
Registration fee.
For more information call 618-259-2261 or visit
www.altonroadrunners.com |
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OLDE ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Alton, IL |
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December 5 - December 6, 2009
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road
Over 200 crafters display their wares at this
event that benefits the instrumental music program in the Alton School
District.
Admission on Saturday $2;
Admission on Sunday $1; Children under 12 are free
For more information call 618-259-5660 |
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PRIDE, INC.
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR
Alton, IL |
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
3 pm to 7 pm
Beautiful local homes and gardens in Beautifully
homes are aglow in the Alton and Godfrey area and the public is invited to
view various decorating styles and Christmas collections. Optional trolley
transportation offers an opportunity to enjoy the decorations without
driving!
Tickets are $12 and are available after November
7 at the Alton Visitors Center, 200 Piasa Street. Trolley transportation is
an additional $12.
For more information call 618-467-2375 |
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ANNUAL GREEN GIFT BAZAAR
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
10 am - 8 pm
Riverbender.com Community Center, 200 W. Third Street
The Annual Green Gift Bazaar is a unique and Earth friendly event
that offers local, environmentally friendly gifts and products for
holiday wish-lists or for home use. Kids can make a free take-home
Holiday Nature Craft. Live holiday music and organic snacks and
drinks provided.
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
Alton, IL |
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Every
Saturday in January 2010
10 am to 2 pm
Alton Visitors Center
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public
to view up close. Be sure to bring your camera.
After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around
Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to
see eagles in their natural habitat.
Free
For more information call 1-800-258-6645 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL |
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
12 pm to 4 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
An
educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle
display in the classroom. Bring your camera to this free program
and then tour the National Great Rivers Museum and the Locks and Dam.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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"WOMEN COME BY"
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
"Women come by," wrote William Clark.
What was it like for women of the early 1800's? Come observe frontier
women cook over an open fire, sew their family's garments, make candles,
and
view
the new early 1800s American Bottom Cabin.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL |
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
12 pm to 4 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
An
educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle
display in the classroom. Bring your camera to this free program
and then tour the National Great Rivers Museum and the Locks and Dam.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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MASTERS OF THE SKY
East Alton, IL |
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February 13 - February 15, 2010
Saturday: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Monday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
"Masters
of the Sky", an educational and informational program presented by
the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds
of prey.
$5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, free for
children 3 and under
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS
EXPERIENCE
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2010
Friday & Saturday: 10 am. - 9:30 pm
Sunday:. Noon - 6 pm
Alton Square Mall, Homer Adams Parkway at Alton Square Mall Drive
A
wonderful variety of craft and artworks will be on display by the
craftspeople and artists who created the work. "Craft/Art in Action" will
include exhibitors working and demonstrating at various times during the
show.
Free
For more information call 1-847-
991-4748 |
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WINGS
OF SPRING
BIRDING FESTIVAL
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Riverlands
Environmental Demonstration Area
This annual Confluence Birding Festival features
off-site birding trips, arts and entertainment, birding exhibits and
vendors, family centered educational activities, live bird meet and greets,
and much more.
Free with some fees for off-site birding trips
For
more information call 1-800-258-6645
or visit wingsofspring.org |
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CINCO DE MAYO
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010
4 pm to 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Downtown block party featuring great Mexican
food and drink specials, authentic Mexican music, dancers and more. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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GREAT RIVER RENDEZVOUS
Grafton, IL & West Alton, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010
10 am - 3 pm
Begins in Grafton and ends at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West
Alton, IL
Be a part of the first-ever canoe and kayak race on the Mississippi River.
Rendezvous in Grafton where the race will begin at 10a.m. Then, race your way 20
miles down river to the end of the race at Ellis Bay in West Alton, MO. Clubs,
shops and spectators are invited to attend. In addition to the race, there will
social paddles, skills clinics, family paddles, food and music.
There is a small registration fee with all proceeds going to the Treehouse
Wildlife Center of Madison County. To pre-register, go to
www.greatriverwatertrail.org
or call 314- 518-0950.
For
more information call
618-462-6979
or visit
http://www.greatriverwatertrail.org |
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RIVERBEND BED
& BREAKFAST TOUR
Alton & Grafton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010
2 pm
- 6 pm
Come and see twelve of the award-winning bed & breakfast inns and
guesthouses of Alton and Grafton in this
unique tour of the inside of some of the area's most unique and luxurious
accommodations.
There will be thirteen houses on the tour, five of which are new or remodeled
since the last tour.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Alton Visitor's Center at the end
of April.
For
more information call
1-800-ALTON-IL or
618-465-6676 |
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ART EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The 3rd bi-annual ceramics invitational show
is being held at the Jacoby Arts
Center. This exhibit, curated by Susan Bostwick, Charity Davis-Woodard, and
Melody Ellis, continues to showcase outstanding clay artists who live and
work in our region. This year, twenty-four artists present work that ranges
from functional to figurative. It is an exciting show accompanied by
workshops and classes in clay.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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ALTON MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010
10 am
Washington and College
Avenues
This annual Memorial Day Parade in Upper Alton,
running continuously since 1868, honors the contributions of local veterans.
Free
For
more information call 618-462-7527 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month from May
through September. This event features
a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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CELEBRATION
OF
BROADWAY
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
The
merchants on Broadway in Downtown Alton are inviting you to come and celebrate
their years in business with special sales and promotions all weekend long.
Sidewalk sales and activities for the kids will line the streets.
Free
For
more information call 618-463-1016 |
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ALL WHEELS
DRIVE CAR SHOW
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010
8 am - 4 pm
Broadway, Historic Downtown Alton
This annual show
and festival features classic cars, trucks and
motorcycles from the 50's and 60's that will be displayed on. Awards will be
given in each class. Come out for the cars and stay for the music, 50-50
drawing, vendor displays, merchant sidewalk sale and food.
Free to the Public, registration fee to show a
car or motorcycle.
For
more information call 618-463-1016 |
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PRIDE, INC.
HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010
12 pm to 5 pm
Beautiful local homes and gardens in Alton and
Godfrey are put on display for this popular event. A local historic site is
usually included on this self-guided tour.
Tickets are $12, children 5 and under are free
For more information call 618-467-2375 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This event features a wide variety of food
and drink at reasonable prices. Kids activities begin at 4 and adult
activities begin when the sun goes down and the bands begin playing at
6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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ANTIQUE & CLASSIC
BOAT FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010
Alton Marina, #1 Henry Street
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm
Stroll around the grounds of the Alton Marina on Riverfront Park in Alton to see
about 50 antique and classic boats dockside at the marina or along the bay at
this annual event. Spend some time stepping on board some of the classics or
getting an up close look at their beauty. Enjoy the views of the Clark Bridge,
Riverfront Park, and indulge in free hot dogs and hamburgers.
Free
For
more information or call 636-441-3559
or visit www.missvalleyacbs.com |
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GEOCACHING WORKSHOPS
West Alton, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June - August, 2010
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Environmental Learning Facility
Every Saturday from at
9 am
- 11 am
Park
Rangers from the National Great Rivers Museum will provide GPS units and
demonstrate how to find hidden caches. These free workshops last
approximately 2 hours. Workshops are outside, and visitors should dress for
the weather. Limit 10 people per workshop.
Free
To
pre-register or for more information call 618-462-6979 |
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FREE
FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June - August, 2010
9 am to 11:30 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park
Instructors present information about fish and other aquatic life, fishing
rules and regulations, basics including how to bait a hook, tie the hook
to the line, cast, catch and handle fish and how to return them to the
water. Participants are
provided with rods and reels, bait and tackle and go fishing in lakes
stocked with catchable channel catfish and hybrid bluegill.
Free
For more information call or to register for a clinic, call IDNR Region IV
at 618-462-1181 |
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GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June - August, 2010
6:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Avenue
Enjoy an evening walk as a guide from the Nature Institute leads you
through the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park. The park hosts
nine species of native prairie grasses and 150 prairie wildflowers
that are native to Madison County and surrounding Illinois counties.
If you want to see wildflowers this is a great place and time to
visit.
Free
For more information call
618-466-9930 |
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2010
Alton Riverfront, Grounds
open at 5 pm
Annual Fireworks Festival presented by the Alton Exposition
Commission features great food, a beer tent, and entertainment. The
fireworks display will be at 9 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This event features a wide variety of food and
drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July - August, 2010
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums by over 30 Illinois and Missouri artists.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This
event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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MISSISSIPPI EARTHTONES FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010
11
am - 6 pm
Alton Riverfront Park
Join the celebration of Illinois Watersheds through Education, Recreation,
and Conservation. This festival is "sustainable" and FUN! Come and learn
about native plants and animals, address threats to the health of our
ecosystem, and protect the history & culture of life on the river. Live
music, over 30 free hands-on activity booths, and refreshments.
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802 |
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ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS
EXPERIENCE
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010
Friday & Saturday: 10 am. - 9:30 pm
Sunday:. Noon - 6 pm
Alton Square Mall, Homer Adams Parkway at Alton Square Mall Drive
A
wonderful variety of craft and artworks will be on display by the
craftspeople and artists who created the work. "Craft/Art in Action" will
include exhibitors working and demonstrating at various times during the
show.
Free
For more information call 1-847-
991-4748 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This
event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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VINTAGE VOICES
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010
1 pm - 3 pm
Alton Cemetery, 5th & Vine
The public is invited to this beautiful cemetery as ten actors,
standing by the graves of the residents they will portray, will greet
passers-by in a living history tour being staged by the Alton YWCA in
cooperation with the Alton Cemetery Board and the Alton Little Theater. The grounds are accessible to
those with disabilities.
Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for children 6
through
12, Prices subject to change. Group rates available.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 618-465-7774
or visit www.altonywca.com |
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CHALLENGE OF
THE BLUFFS RUN
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010
8 am registration; run begins at 9 am;
walk begins at 9:15 am
Broadway & Alby Streets
This annual event features a 5-mile run up and
down the hilly and scenic Streets of Alton’s historic Christian Hill
district and a 2-mile competitive walk to Riverview Park and back.
Participants receive a T-shirt and a goody bag provided by area vendors.
Prizes and awards to various classes.
Entry Fee
For more information call 618-463-1016
or visit www.altonmarketplace.com |
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OKTOBERFEST
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010
St.
Mary's Church, 536 E. Third Street
Friday:
7
pm. - 11 pm
Saturday
1 pm
- 11 pm
Sunday
Noon
- 10 pm
Polkas, German food, live music, inflatables...it's a fall festival you
won't want to miss! Live music will include the Glendale Riders on Friday
night and Polka Connection and The Smash Band on Saturday. On Sunday, Five
and Dimers, Waterloo German Band and Back in the Saddle will take the stage.
The schedule is packed with activities on the festival grounds.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call 618-465-4284
or visit
www.stmarysoktoberfest.com |
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AALA
HISTORIC
HOUSE TOUR
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010
12 pm - 6 pm
This annual self-guided tour features some of Alton’s most the beautiful homes,
interesting buildings, and churches of Alton, some of which are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Sponsored by the
Alton Area Landmarks Association.
Tickets: $12
For more information call 618-463-5761 |
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ARTEAST
Madison County, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010
11 am - 5 pm each day
Various locations throughout Alton, Edwardsville, and other Madison County
communities.
ArtEast, the Edwardsville-Alton Studio Tour is an annual event
showcasing more than 100 artists living and working in Madison County and includes studio tours,
multiple exhibitions, and the chance to meet the artists themselves.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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HALLOWEEN PARADE
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010
7 pm
Parade begins at Washington Avenue and Broadway
"Most Haunted Small Town in America"
hosts its annual Halloween Parade with Alton's scariest costumes and
comical characters featuring over 80 participants including floats, bands
and parade flair.
Free
For more information call 618-462-7527 |
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