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Visitors Guide for Events
January 2011
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois
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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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ART
EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The
Jacoby Arts Center presents "Eye Witness", a one person show that features
the work of local artist James K. Schmidt, former Chair of the Department of
Studio Art at Principia College in the JAC Gallery. Schmidt sees patterns in
nature through the lens of a classic Modernist, distilling organic forms
into a dynamic whole. This exhibition includes paintings in oil and acrylic,
pastel drawings, plaster castings, textile designs and video art, many of
which have not been seen. Schmidt currently paints full-time in his Elsah,
Illinois studio.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during January, 2010
8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm
and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323 |
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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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BALD
EAGLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Join us in the height of eagle season as the Lodge celebrates our
nation’s most majestic symbol at the first annual Bald Eagle Festival.
The festival will feature entertainment provided by the Wild Bird
Sanctuary as they showcase the Bald Eagle in their Masters of the Sky
Show.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 |
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EAGLE DAYS
St. Louis County, MO
Madison County, IL |
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January 16 - January 17, 2010
8 am - 3 pm
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
This annual event features spotting scopes, live Eagle education program
by the World Bird Sanctuary, and Lewis & Clark reenactors. The annual Eagle Days event is made possible
through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources,
Missouri Department of Conservation and Trailnet.
Event is Free
Free and Paid parking available
For more information call
314-877-1309 |
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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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ANNUAL WINTER RUG
HOOKING CAMP
Elsah,
IL |
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January 26 - January 29, 2010
Join
Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified teacher, in Elsah at this
traditional rug hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug
hooking through this retreat designed for beginners or students
interested in improving their skills. Classes are held in the Old
Elsah limestone school in rooms that are well lit with natural light
and a beautiful view on the Mississippi River limestone bluffs. The
retreat includes meals, instruction, and evening house tour of one
of Elsah’s Historic homes, and a pottery tour of Crocker and
Springer.
Registration Fee, fee does not include
lodging
Call
My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or
618-374-1607. Space is limited! |
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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