PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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October 16 - December 12, 2010
Tuesday - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Interpretive Center, Collinsville Road
The photographs entered for the North American
Indian Photography Contest will be displayed. The contest, sponsored by the
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Cahokia Mounds Museum Society, is
open to both amateurs and professionals and seeks photographs that transcend
simple snapshots and evoke the spirit of the North American Indian: people,
character, events, objects, symbols, environment, past or present culture,
and soul.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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CHRISTMAS
WONDERLAND
Alton, IL |
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November 26 - December 26, 2010
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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SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL
Godfrey, IL |
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Friday, December 3, 2010
6 pm - 8 pm
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Visit beautiful Glazebrook Park as it is lit up
with lights to celebrate the season. Everyone is invited to attend this free
old-fashioned festival with carolers, hot cocoa, carriage rides, and
pictures with Santa.
Free
For more information call 618-466-1483 |
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TASTE OF CHOCOLATE
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
12 pm - 5 pm
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, 300 W. Main Street
Taste the chocolates of Grafton! Enjoy a plate of
homemade chocolate desserts donated by different businesses and
restaurants in Grafton. There will be many different goodies from which to
choose from. Recipe booklets are available for $2.50 each.
This is a great time to shop for all on your Christmas list!
Tickets are $6
For more information call 618-786-7000 |
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Elsah |
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Saturday, December 4,
2010
3 pm - 6:30 pm
Activities throughout the afternoon
Christmas carols, horse drawn carriage rides, a tree lighting at
dusk, Santa Claus, bake sale, and museum open house.
House Tour from 3 pm - 5:45 pm, tickets
required.
For more information call 618-374-2821 |
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WINTER CRAFT SHOW
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Turn your Christmas shopping into something extraordinary at Pere
Marquette’s Winter Craft Show.
Enjoy live entertainment and explore our vendor booths filled
with quality handcrafted items unique to Pere Marquette Lodge.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338 |
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OLDE ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Alton, IL |
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December 4 - December 5, 2010
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 5, 2010
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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ARRIVAL AT
CAMP RIVER DUBOIS
Hartford, IL |
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December 11 - December 12, 2010
10 am - 4 pm both days
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
Witness the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as reenactors arrive
at the mouth of the River Dubois to establish their 1803-04 Winter
Encampment. Join the members of the Corps in a military demonstration of
1803 U.S. Army Expedition. Visitors can experience camp life in early
Frontier Illinois, and watch demonstrations of period crafts and skills.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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WINTER
EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Arrive by 7 am
Collinsville Road
Observe the winter 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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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
HYMN SING
Elsah,
IL |
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
3 pm - 5 pm
Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This
event starts in the Methodist Church, moves across Selma Square to the
Christian Science Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee
in Farley's Music Hall.
Free
For more information call 618-374-2821 |
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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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"CAROLS WITH
THE BELLS"
Bethalto, IL |
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
7:30 pm
Cornerstone Church, 196 Moreland Road
Take time from the holiday bustle to enjoy the
beautiful voices of the Great Rivers Choral Society and the delightful sounds of
the Hand Bell Choir of Upper Alton Christian Ringers as together they raise the
spirit of this heavenly season with bells and song.
Admission
For more information call 618-465-2315
or visit www.grcs-sing.org |
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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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BETHALTO SPIRIT
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WALK
Bethalto, IL |
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Sunday,
December 13, 2009
4 pm - 7 pm
Prairie Street & Central Street
Step back into an era of horse and carriages, gas
street lights, sipping wassail and enjoying festive treats. Take in the
sights and sounds of this little Christmas Village decorated in the holiday
spirit with the sounds of hand bells and carolers floating in the evening
air.
Free
For more information call 618-377-0767 |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during December, 2009
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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