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Visitors Guide for Events March
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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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during March, 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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MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate your sweet tooth at the first Maple Festival at Pere
Marquette Lodge. Shop the many vendor booths for unique items and
learn how maple syrup is made! Featuring
live entertainment!
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 |
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ART EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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March 9 - April 11, 2010
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The
Jacoby Arts Center presents Natural Elements - Abstracted Form,
featuring the work of artists Erin K. Cork, Melody Evans, Jessica Forys-Cameron
and Linda Vredeveld in the JAC Gallery. Natural elements are a shared source of
inspiration among the four artists. For each artist nature is an essential
partner in the exploration of form, relationships and environment.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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HIGHLAND HISTORICAL
SOCIETY QUILT SHOW
Highland, IL |
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March 12 - March 13, 2010
Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Faith Countryside Atrium Apartments, 1331 26th Street
This
show features over 100 hand-made quilts using various quilting techniques. There
will also be special quilt displays and quilting related vendors as well as a
quilt raffle.
Admission
For more information call 618-654-7957
or visit
www.highlandilhistory.org |
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QUILT SHOW
Bethalto, IL |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
10 am - 3 pm
Villa Rose, 401 S. Moreland Street
This
annual quilt show features exhibitors that are willing to share their
special treasured quilts a day. The event features quilt displays, vendors,
special exhibits, a quilt raffle, and free refreshments.
Free
For more information call 618-377-3239 |
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SIUE ANTIQUES SHOW
AND SALE
Edwardsville, IL |
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March 13 - March 14, 2010
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 1 pm
Student Fitness Center, Circle Drive, SIUE Campus
This
annual Antique Show and Sale feature over 80 antique dealers who display and
sell furniture, china, glass, dolls, jewelry, silver, books, primitives,
pottery, tools, clocks, porcelain, paper items, quilts, linens and country
items. The event benefits the SIUE Lovejoy Library.
Admission
For more information call 618-650-2730 |
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SPRING INDIAN
MARKET DAYS
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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March 19 - March 21, 2010
Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Native American artists and vendors display and sell painting,
sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, fetishes, dolls, herbals, soaps,
food, and more.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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GARRISON WEEKEND
Hartford, IL |
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March 20 - March 21, 2010
10 am - 4 pm both days
Lewis & Clark State Historic
Site
Come
and watch the Detachment participating in living history at this
replica winter camp as they portray early 19th century army life. On
Sunday visitors can observe what it was like for frontier women as
they
cook over an open fire, sew their family's
garments, make candles at the new early 1800s American Bottom Cabin.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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SPRING EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Arrive by 6:45 am
Collinsville Road
Observe the spring equinox sunrise and learn of the discovery, form and
function of an ancient post circle called Woodhenge that was used as a
solar calendar by the Cahokians. No ceremony or ritual is presented.
Woodhenge is located 1/2 mile west of Monks Mound and the main entrance to
the site.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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WILDFLOWER LETTERBOX WALK
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
9 am - 12 pm
Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve
Letterboxing combines navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry
into a charming "treasure hunt" style outdoor quest. The Nature
Institute is combining its annual orienteering hunt with the twist
of finding, recognizing and appreciating spring wildflowers. Each
“stamp” will belong to a common Illinois wildflower and participants
can find each by reading and mapping the Nature Institute’s
preserves.
Free, registration required
For more information call 618-466-9930 |
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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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