This event pairs professional songwriter with veterans, military personnel, and their families to help them tell their stories through song. The five veterans chosen to participate are: Donnie Spurlock (Iraq), Mark Haddick (Vietnam), Jean Few (Vietnam), Don Fotheringham (98, Iwo Jima), and Jack Edwards (99, South Pacific). The schedule is: Read more
Four young siblings recreate their everyday lives in a game of make-believe in their attic, while the world beneath them bodes a more sinister reality. Defying all narrative expectations, Make Believe is a gut-wrenching meditation on the imprint of childhood trauma on adults. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 Read more
The Super Museum, which houses the "World's Largest collection of Superman memorabilia" and is the definitive home of Superman history, is proud to announce the official schedule for Superman Day 2026 on April 17th and 18th. The weekend will feature a massive gathering of Justice League characters, classic cars, local Read more
(From Mississippi River to Ohio River) Daylight to dusk. A road race for teams of 8 runners, each runs 3 legs of approx. 3 miles for a total distance of 80 miles. https://r2rrelay.com/
Saluki Con will take place from 10am to 5pm at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, IL. the SIU Student Center to be bustling with activity that will feature special regional and celebrity guests, a wide array of vendors, artists, children's activities, table top gaming demonstrations and tournaments, a costume Read more
The River-to River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. No reservations are required. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some Read more
The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta originated at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1974. This fun, family-friendly event continues to draw aspiring boat builders and spectators to Southern Illinois each spring to race cardboard creations (and watch them sink).
(618) 657-2064