Half the majesty and mystery of spaceship earth happens at night! Bring your headlamp/flashlight for a fun exploratory walk in the park with experiential educator Short Face Bear in the moonlight forest. Registration is required.
It is Free! This is designed for Kids! Mel Goot is joined by area musicians from local high schools and colleges to give young listeners the opportunity to discover the joys of Jazz music. Kids and Adults will learn about Improvisation, Music Collaboration and the instruments played in a fun Read more…
The Art of Bonsai and the rugged beauty of the Cache River wetland trees come together in this presentation of Bonsai, Past and Present, featuring a 40 year-old Bald Cypress that is only 24” tall! Other trees will be on display as well, along with plenty of answers to your Read more…
Massiac Marines, French and Indian War period reenactors present a living history program at Fort Massac, Metropolis. 10 to 4. Reenactors will be demonstrating a variety of 18th century children’s and tavern games. Visitors are encouraged to join in! 618-524-9321
The Ohio River Visitor Center in Equality will be hosting the mobile exhibit “Innovation in Rural America” from the Smithsonian Institution from June 17—July 21, 2023. Fridays--------3-7 PM, Saturdays----Noon-7 PM, Sundays------Noon-3 PM The Smithsonian Museum describes the exhibit as: “The story of human history is written in Read more…
There will be over 12 hearty appetizers available along with unlimited signature cocktails, wine, and beer. A Silent Auction will be held with over 20 items featured. Live music will be provided by Loose Gravel and Bill and Glenda Raby. Tickets are $40 each and available by calling 618-684-3455 or Read more…
The Cobden Spay/Neuter Coalition is hosting a live concert featuring music by Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin on Thursday, June 22, from 6-8:30pm at the Davie School Inn in Anna, IL. Doors open at 6, music starts at 6:30. $10 suggested donation at the door. CSNC will be selling Italian Read more…
These free concerts in Carbondale will happen each Thursday at 7 p.m. beginning June 22nd, running through July 27th. See details here: https://spc.rso.siu.edu/events/sunset-concerts.php
Join Alex Holmes, educator and wild edibles enthusiast, for a beginners guide to southern Illinois’ summer edible mushrooms. During this program participants will learn how to safely, ethically and legally harvest the forest’s fungal bounty. After an indoor presentation, join Alex outdoors for a cooking demonstration to learn how to Read more…
Join us for an evening of wine and food pairing fun in our Tuscan Sun Pavilion. We will be featuring a flight of four pre-selected wines with snack size food pairings. Our winemaker and other wine stewards will be on hand to greet you at your table and discuss the Read more…
Horse & buggy rides, helicopter rides, BBQ and other vendors. The 'Most Wanted' band; featuring Mason 'Little Hank' Ramsey will perform at the Courthouse annex at 6 PM, followed by Fireworks at dark. Activities Walk down Main Street toward the river and stop by the City Museum rich with local history. From Read more…
Walker's Bluff, 326 Vermont Rd, Carterville, IL, United States, Illinois Gates open at 5pm, $15 per car - Live music, Fireworks at dusk We will have the Walker's Bluff food truck along with the following: Dave's Bagels America Ice Cream Venenzi Wood Fired Pizza The Natives- will play from 6-9pm Read more…
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