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October 2010
Calendar of Events
for the
French Colonial Country
of the Middle Mississippi River Valley
including Ste. Genevieve &
Jefferson Counties in Missouri
& Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
We regularly update this
calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events
that take place in French Colonial Country. Changes are made when we
gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you know of an
event that you would like to see posted contact the webmaster.
We hope you enjoy the events you choose to attend.
PLEIN
AIR EVENT
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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September 30 - October 10, 2010
Following the European tradition of capturing the
atmosphere of the outdoors, artists are invited to join the realms
of the famous regionalist artists of the 1930's by painting
outdoors in scenic Ste. Genevieve with an opportunity to display
and sell their work on the streets of Ste. Genevieve Saturday and
Sunday, October 10th & 11th during the Autumn Daze Art /
Artisan / Fine Craft event. Two
pieces of work produced during the week will be juried on Saturday
with monetary prizes being awarded at Noon.
Fee for participating artists
Click here for additional
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CHILI COOK-OFF
Belleville, IL |
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October
1 - October 2, 2010
11 am - 10:30 pm
Downtown Belleville
Sponsored by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, this
annual event features the culinary creations of individuals, local
organizations, and area businesses.
Chili connoisseurs of all ages will be able to purchase
samples or bowls of each variety of chili and can vote for their
favorite to win the People's Choice Award. Saturday features the
3rd Annual City of Belleville Car Show and a Junior Idol
competition.
Free
For
more information call
618-233-2015 |
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PROMENADE DES ART RECEPTION
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, October 8, 2010
6 pm - 9 pm
Corner of Second & Merchant Streets
An open reception at the Mammy Shaw House will
feature works by Thomas Hart Benton of
the original Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony of the 1930's.
Donations requested
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
or visit
http://benton.typetching.com/ |
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TIGERS' BIRTHDAY BASH
Ste. Genevieve County, MO |
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
9 am - 3 pm
Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, 19620 State Route B
It’s
time to celebrate the sanctuary’s tigers’ birthdays! Activities at
this fall festival include a silent auction, tons of kid games and
prizes, enrichment activities and tosses to the tigers,
free
hamburgers & hotdogs, wine & beer tastings, birthday cake, tiger
cake, face painting, and much more. The Wild Bird Sanctuary of St.
Louis will be presenting a bird show and Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats
will be providing live entertainment. Proceeds
are used to care for the tigers who were all rescued from
unfortunate circumstances.
Admission, children 5 and
under are free
For
more information call
573-330-7334
or visit the Crown Ridge Tiger
Sanctuary website |
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PROMENADE DES ART
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October 9 - October 10, 2010
Various locations throughout Ste. Genevieve
The
theme for the 10th Anniversary Celebration Promenade des Arts is Thomas Hart
Benton and the Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony. There will be related exhibits at
various locations throughout historic downtown Ste. Genevieve as well as other
exhibits at the local art galleries and the showing of this year’s Plein Air art
event.
Admission charged for some venues
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
or visit
http://benton.typetching.com/ |
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OKTOBERFEST
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
Enjoy all the sounds and smells of autumn while
browsing through arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, and
plenty of traditional German food.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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RURAL HERITAGE DAY
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
At locations in and around Ste. Genevieve
All Day
This
event is a day of history, reverie and reminiscence dedicated to the
hard working forefathers and foremothers of Ste. Genevieve. Come see
how it used to be done, whether its farming, cooking, spinning, lace
making, leather working, soap making, wood carving, gardening, or
good old-fashioned games. Watch demonstrations of handicrafts of
yesteryear. Try the Lions Club’s vittles or bring a picnic. Stay
the day and have a blast from the past!
Free
For
more information call 573-883-5687 or 1-800-373-7007 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, October 22, 2010
6 pm - 9 pm
Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve
Several galleries in Ste. Genevieve are offering the opportunity to
view the art works of Ste. Genevieve area and regional artists with
a variety of art forms that will offer something for everyone.
Other retail businesses will also participate in the
event by being open during the same hours. Refreshments will be
served at various locations and maps are available at each location
designating which galleries and studios are open.
Free
For
more information visit
http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com |
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APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Kimmswick, MO |
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October 30 - October 31, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
The Apple Butter Festival is the largest event in
Jefferson County. Hundreds of vendor booths will fill the city
park and line the streets of Kimmswick selling a variety of crafts
and food items. The city of Kimmswick and the Kimmswick Merchants
will also be providing live entertainment. The Kimmswick
Historical Society will again be making and selling their famous
Apple Butter at the Apple Butter Pavilion on Market Street.
Free. Park at the Windsor School and catch a shuttle
bus into town.
For
more information call 636-464-6464 |
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Probable Events
Dates, times, and
other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get
updated information. |
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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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September 10 - October 24, 2008
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am
- 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College
“Ubjects II” is an ongoing community history
exhibit that looks at ubjects, or unique and unusual objects.
This year, students interviewed people from Granite City,
O’Fallon and Troy about objects that connect their families to
southwestern Illinois. Also featured is the artwork of Edd
Kueker of Waterloo who uses discarded pencils to build historic
models of log cabins from Illinois, Missouri and Kansas.
“The Colored Pencil” highlights the artwork of eight
different artists, each of them using colored pencils in a
different way. The artists include Bill Amundson, The Art Guys,
Edmund Bazan, Jennifer Maestre, Michelle Oosterbaan, Dee Overly,
Gil Rocha and Ranjini Venkatachari..
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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AUTUMN
DAZE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October 10 - October 11, 2009
This is a family oriented festival that includes
Art, Artisan’s Handiwork, Fine Crafts, Children’s Art Tent,
Quilt Show & Sale, Farmer’s Market, and Deju vu Spirit
Reunion. The annual Promenade
de Art
put on by the area's local art guilds has been incorporated into
this event and artists will be displaying and selling their work. There will be music, food, and refreshments all weekend.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7097 or 1-800-373-7007 |
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organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have your
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