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MUSIC ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO |
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May - September, 2010
Downtown Historic District, 100 & 200 blocks of North Main Street
Join
the fun every third Wednesday for food, drink & live music. It’s a
party! Musical acts include Butch Wax & the Hollywoods in May,
Serapis in June, Hillbilly Authority in July, Rogers, Nienhaus &
Crawford in August, and The Arbogast Band in September.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
St. Charles, MO |
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May - August, 2010
Begins at around 5 pm
Historic Downtown St. Charles District
North Main Street is closed off for the evening for this fourth
Saturday of the month event. Around a dozen restaurants on N. Main
Street place tables outside on the sidewalk so diners can enjoy
eating outdoors as well as listening to the live music. The art
galleries and specialty will remain open offering patrons a chance
to browse while waiting for a table or walking off dinner - SORRY,
NO COOLERS ALLOWED.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Alton, IL |
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May 27 - August
1, 2010
Every Thursday evening at 8 pm
The
locals in Alton seldom miss a beat at these weekly summer concerts
held every Thursday evening in Riverview Park and every Sunday in
Haskell Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Free
For
more information call 618-465-6676 |
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MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL |
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June
3 - August 5, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
Grafton's Music in the Park is a free concert brought to you by Grafton's
Chamber of Commerce and participating Grafton businesses every Thursday
evening throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music
while experiencing the majestic views of the Mississippi River. Concerts
will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Rain or inclement weather will cancel this event.
Free
For
more information call 618-786-2722 |
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FREE CONCERTS
St. Charles, MO |
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June
3- August 26, 2010
8 pm
Frontier Park, Riverside Drive
The
50 piece St. Charles Municipal Band presents free band concerts in Frontier
Park on the Missouri river in Historic downtown St. Charles
each Thursday evening June through August. The concerts feature all
types of American band music including marches, Broadway shows, big band,
Dixieland, overtures, and contemporary music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Free
For more email
info@stc-muny-band.com |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 10 - August
26, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville Municipal Band.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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O'FALLON JAMMIN'
Augusta, MO |
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June - August, 2010
Every Tuesday: 5:30
pm - 8:30 pm
Civic Park Bandstand, Civic Park Drive
O'Fallon Jammin' is a weekly summer concert series that features
regional bands playing pop, rock, and country. Bring a blanket or
lawn chair for lawn seating in the natural amphitheatre. Vendors
will have food and beverages at reasonable prices.
Free
For more information call
636-
379-5614
or visit
www.ofallon.mo.us |
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THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL |
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August 13 - August 15, 2010
Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers
around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops,
evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue
Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
For more information visit
www.gatewaydulcimer.org |
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LEWIS AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
This annual music event features musicians
playing fiddles, dulcimers, and flutes. This Music and Dance
Festival features early American, French, Spanish and Native
American music traditional music in venues both in and outdoors.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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OLD
TIME
MUSIC FETE
Cahokia, IL |
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Cahokia
Courthouse, 107 Elm Street
An outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians
get together to jam with each other and play for the public.
Traditional bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, old time
river, and "ho-down" music. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and
crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the porch of the 1740 Cahokia
Courthouse) for the enjoyment of all.
Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's
plenty of shade.
Free
For
more information call 618-332-1782 |
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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ellis Grove, IL |
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September 25 - September 26, 2010
11 am - 6 pm
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
4372 Park Road
A weekend featuring the sounds of Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, and
Irish music. There will also be craft shows and food vendors.
Sponsored by the Illinois Historic Preservation Society.
Parking is $10 per vehicle
For more information call
618-632-1384
For more information on camping 618-859-3741 |
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CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
St. Charles, MO |
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
7:30 pm
First Missouri Capitol
State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street
This annual concert is held in Missouri’s first Legislative
chambers, lit entirely by candles, where visitors will be treated to
period Christmas tunes and stories to get them in the Christmas
spirit. Musical entertainment is Buckhannon Brothers with
traditional Christmas music, Contemporary Christmas music and
traditional old time music. A meet & greet reception will be held
after the concert.
$7.
Reservations are needed
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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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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"CAROLS WITH
THE BELLS"
Bethalto, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2010
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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CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2010
7 pm
Flying Princess Productions presents "A Christmas Variety Show"
in a show that features all local talent ranging from opera to
rock-n-roll. There will be a 50/50 raffle at intermission. Most
proceeds to benefit the Ste. Genevieve Reading Express program..
$10,
children under 5 are free.
For
more visit
www.flyingprincessproductions.com |
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FIDDLE CONTEST
& BLUEGRASS SHOW
O’Fallon, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2011
5 pm
O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 50 East
This
event features jam sessions galore, five full hours of fiddle picking and
down home Bluegrass including a show by George Portz and the Friends of
Bluegrass. Sandwiches, supper, and other refreshments provided by the
Knights of Columbus.
Admission: $7 for Adults, $3.50 for
children (11 and under)
For
more information call
618-632-1384 |
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YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTATION
Godfrey, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2011
8 pm
Alton High School Auditorium, 4200 Humbert Road
Support the Riverbend area's terrific young
artists as they join the Alton Symphony Orchestra to showcase their talents.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors & $5
for students.
For more information call 618-468-4782 or visit www.altonsymphony.org |
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STATE STREET
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Jerseyville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Friday: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 3 pm - 11 pm
Downtown Jerseyville
This annual street
festival in downtown Jerseyville features bands from different music
genres, food,
and beverages. For the kids there are interactive activities and prizes.
Admission is $1
For more information call 618-639-5222 |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Every Friday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsors concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park featuring a different band every
weekend.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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