Events

SIC’s George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre. This event is free to the public. For more information, email boxoffice@sic.edu or call 618-252-5400, ext. 2486.

Trash Blasts will happen on the first Friday of every month from March until June from 1 pm to 3 pm at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. The selected sites: Ripple Hollow on May 1 Dutchman Lake on June 5 During Trash Blasts we will break into small […]

The Blossom Moon marks the arrival of high spring. Come Join river guide Max Hooten for a night paddle around the Cache River Wetlands canoe trail. Listen along the way for the sounds of spring and watch the moon rise over the water. We will meet 15 minutes before the […]

Bring your family, bring a friend, and join us for this old-fashioned event at the Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museumlocated at 1600 S. Feazel St., Harrisburg, Illinois(Not far from the Shawnee National Forest!) -The Historical Society will offer FREE tours for all ages and volunteers will also be demonstrating […]

The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people […]

A once a year shared pottery experience. Everyone is invited to spend some time exploring the Southern Illinois landscape and the diverse group of potters that make this area home. Each potter will be available for answering questions and of course, showing their work. Some potters will have studio tours, Read more

SIC Children’s Choir and SIC’s Studio618 Dance School present ”Enchanted Melodies and Movements” Spring Concert and Dance Recital. There will be a suggested $5 donation at the door to attend. For more info, visit sic.edu/kids or email Joshua.kimball@sic.edu. For tickets or sponsorships, visit the website or call (618) 252-5400 ext. […]

The Concert Choirs of Southeastern Illinois College and Rend Lake College join together once again along with the SIC Community Band for their Spring Concert “Chiarascuro” at the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center. Free admission. The choirs will perform a second show the previous night, May 5 Read more

The creeks are running, the flowers are blooming, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center, have a cup of coffee and a snack, a little conversation, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly Read more

Join us at Blue Sky Vineyard for an afternoon of fun and fantastic live music as we tip our hats to this year’s graduates! Grab a friend (or two!) and soak in the good vibes with fine wine, great tunes, and the best kind of company.  Shop local artisans, enjoy Read more

Presenter: Adam Phillips, IDNR District Wildlife Biologist 618-657-2064.