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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Nicholas Oktoberfest on the Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:At the historic St. Nicholas Landmark in Chester\, IL. This year’s event promises to be even more spectacular\, with a lineup of the finest local craft beers\, live music\, delectable food\, and engaging games\, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mississippi River.\nCraft Beer Tasting: Savor an extensive selection of craft beers from our favorite local breweries. Whether you prefer a crisp lager or a bold IPA\, our curated beer list has something for every palate.\nLive Music & Entertainment: Enjoy a day filled with live performances from talented musicians\, providing the perfect soundtrack for your Oktoberfest experience.\nGourmet Food: Indulge in an array of savory food options designed to complement the rich flavors of our craft beers. From traditional German fare to local specialties\, there’s something to satisfy every craving.\nOktoberfest Games: Participate in fun and interactive games that embody the spirit of Oktoberfest. Test your skills and win exciting prizes throughout the day. \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/2nd-annual-st-nicholas-oktoberfest-on-the-mississippi/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Hiking with Shawn Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tunnel Hill\, Illinois Trailhead (in the Village of Tunnel Hill\, Illinois)\nJoin Shawn as he bike 10 miles (five out\, five back) in a no-drop\, family-friendly bike ride in partnership with RideIllinois.org. Bring your own bike and anything you need such as water and a snack. Helmets are recommended. This event is free and at your own risk.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/hiking-with-shawn-bike-ride/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
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SUMMARY:Shrimp Festival - Golconda
DESCRIPTION:Annual Shrimp Festival – Downtown Golconda 10 AM – 10:00 PM  618-683-6246\nFood Vendors: Boiled shrimp\, Shrimp Skewers\, Blackened Shrimp\, Shrimp Gumbo\, Shrimp Tacos\, Fried Shrimp\, Italian Sausage\, Gyros\, Hot Dogs\, Calamari. \nLive Music: 11am-2pm Kolten Taylor & The Truck Toppers \n3pm-9pm Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp \n7-10-pm DJ \nwww.mainstreetgolconda.org
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/shrimp-festival/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
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SUMMARY:Frontier Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Historic Cave in Rock Riverfront for a day filled with fun activities for the entire family! \nThe festivities begin at 9 AM on Saturday September 21\, 2024. \nThis family-fun event has no admission fee and includes: music/live DJ\, the amazing Traveling Science Center from the University of Illinois\, Smokey the Bear\, an enchanting playtime event featuring giant bubbles\, a professional clown\, magic show and balloon artist\, kids games with prizes and lots of food and arts/crafts vendors. \nOur parade starts at 4 PM and our local country cover band\, the Blunt Briars will entertain from 5 to 7 PM. \nOn Sunday morning\, we will have a non-denominational worship service and all are invited to attend \nRoute 1 (Canal Street) at the Riverfront in Cave in Rock \n9am – 7pm \nAdmission and Parking:  Free \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/frontier-day/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20240126T210534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T143214Z
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SUMMARY:Hemp and Cannabis Symposium and Hemp\, Hops\, Shrooms
DESCRIPTION:Hemp breeders will discuss the development of new cultivars\, optimized for Illinois or for use in unique row crop production systems where fiber\, seed\, and cannabinoids can be harvested from the same crop. The development of a business model for taking fiber hemp from the farm to the processing facility will be discussed by a leading innovator. Participants will also hear about new developments in the use of hemp materials in building and construction. Exhibitors and vendors will display modern production technologies in cannabis\, in addition to consumer products.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/hemp-hops-shrooms/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20230827T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T192822Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Day at Bison Bluff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Day\, an event that happens twice a year\, is an extremely important day for both us and the animals. It is a day in which we assess the animals\, get their weights\, tag this years calves\, and give the animals any help they may require before releasing them back out on pasture to roam.    Buffalo Day is a free event starting around 8am and lasting until the last animal makes its way down our chutes to be assessed\, typically around 4pm. The ending time IS NOT A SET TIME and can end earlier as well as later! This is completely dependent on the animals and how smoothly the day goes. \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/buffalo-day-at-bison-bluff-farm-2/
LOCATION:Bison Bluff\, 1565 Bethel Church Rd\, Cobden\, IL\, 62920
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20240127T205942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T170633Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Soup Shakespeare in the Park - the play is The Tragedy of Macbeth – at the Lincoln Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:(Lincoln/Douglas Debate Site)\, 521 N Main St\, Jonesboro\, IL. A five person adaptation of Shakespeare’s play Macbeth on tour for outdoor audiences. This family friendly adaptation creates a play with music that is just haunting enough. Everyone is invited and It is Free! Bring your picnic dinner and blanket or lawn chair\, then sit back and enjoy the show. \n904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/anna/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
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CREATED:20240125T144322Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Catalyst Race
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a scary good time at our second annual Spooky Catalyst Race\, taking place on October 26\, 2024. When the racers are finished\, there will be a fun podium ceremony for the winners with lunch and ice-cold drinks available. We will recognize the top three male and female riders in each category. All attendees are invited to join in on the family-friendly Halloween themed activities including the costume contest as well. Dress to impress!
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/spooky-catalyst-race/
LOCATION:Touch of Nature Environmental center\, 1206 Touch of Nature Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20211108T194606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T153653Z
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SUMMARY:Merry Little Christmas Open House - Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:The shops will be decorated for Christmas and friendly faces will be ready to help you find that perfect  \, festive items for your home\, or help you prepare for your upcoming holiday gatherings!\nShop gifts\, holiday decor\,jewelry\, art\, antiques\, framing\, clothing\, wines\, baked goods\, gift certificates and much more while also joining us for lunch\, dinner or a sweet treat at our local eateries.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/metropolis/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20240126T171731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T150536Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Program - Mound City National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:You are never too old or too young to thank a veteran! Come out on to the Mound City Veteran’s Memorial and help us celebrate our area veterans. Additional programs to follow at the museum house at 315 S. Fourth Street in Mound City. \n10:30 am IL Rte 37\, Mound City\, IL into town
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/veterans-day-program-mound-city-national-cemetery/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T113000
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SUMMARY:Paint a Wooden Nativity Scene and take home for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Nativity set has 11 pieces\, so bring your family for a painting party.\nOnly $15 for the set and paint supplies.\nOnly 15 Nativity Scenes\, so please RSVP by calling Lee’s cell 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/anna-art-center/
LOCATION:Anna Art Center\, 125 W Davie St\, Anna\, IL\, 62906
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20211027T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T150446Z
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SUMMARY:Doe Camp Open House - Vienna
DESCRIPTION:While the men are away at deer camp join us in Vienna for our 5th Annual Doe Camp. Stores will be open all day\, Doe Camp is from 4-8pm for a fun evening shopping the small businesses of Vienna. Vendors will be set up on the square as well.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/holiday-open-house-vienna/
LOCATION:Vienna Public Library\, 401 Poplar St\, Vienna\, Illinois\, 62995
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20231115T024659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T170020Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas fun at the Saline Creek Pioneer Village & Museum - Harrisburg
DESCRIPTION:3:30pm-5:30pm Santa Photo Fundraiser by AppointmentBooking link:https://book.squareup.com/…/loca…/LV9D8PD1Z4T53/servicesPhotos by One Fine Day Salon and Photography\n–5:30pm Free Santa visits\, cookies\, and hot chocolate begin!–6pm Santa lights the Museum Christmas tree!We will have Christmas lights illuminating the village grounds; grab your favorite people and come out to look around\, snap your own photos\, and enjoy all of the Christmas fun!
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/christmas-at-the-museum-harrisburg/
LOCATION:Saline Creek Pioneer Village\, 1600 South Feazel St\, Harrisburg\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T190000
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CREATED:20240706T190900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T154322Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tree Lighting - Carbondale
DESCRIPTION:Town Square Pavilion \nThere will be cookies & hot cocoa to enjoy\, make & take crafts\, and of course….the chance to meet Santa!
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/carbondale/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20200109T000745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T144430Z
UID:5759-1733578200-1733583600@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:DIY Holiday Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come make a wreath to decorate your front door during the holiday season! Learn from Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers as they demonstrate how to make your own holiday wreath using foraged materials like evergreen branches\, pinecones\, dried plants\, and more. All supplies will be provided for you to make and take a wreath. Space and materials are limited. Please call 618-457-4836 to register for this free workshop.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/diy-holiday-wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20220418T180805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201035Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Cross
DESCRIPTION:Join us on for  Christmas at the Cross celebration. The event will feature carriage rides\, vendors\, food trucks\, live music\, and family activities. Donations for the Cross will be accepted at the gate. \n### \nAbout Bald Knob Cross of Peace:      Bald Knob Cross of Peace is situated in the Shawnee National Forest near the small town of Alto Pass\, Illinois\, and towers above the landscape at over 111 feet and is visible for many miles. After the inaugural Easter Sunrise Service in 1937\, construction of the Cross began in 1959 with completion in 1963. The Cross attracts over 30\,000 visitors annually from across the world making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. The site is managed by Bald Knob Cross of Peace\, Inc\, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/bald-knob-cross/
LOCATION:Bald Knob Cross\, Alto Pass\, IL\, 62905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T120000
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CREATED:20240113T021551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T213049Z
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SUMMARY:Eagle Tour on Horseshoe Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join the staff of Cache Bayou Outfitters for another adventure exploring the science and lore of America’s first symbol the Bald Eagle. Our Bald Eagle Kayak/Canoe Tour is offered only during the months when paddling conditions are suitable\, visibility and abundance of eagles are greatest. Up close encounters with eagles are common as they swoop down from Cypress trees and catch fish. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture this unique wilderness experience. The still waters of Horseshoe Lake make this tour easy for all ages. Canoes\, Single and tandem kayaks are available.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/horseshoe-lake/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20221004T153415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T191004Z
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SUMMARY:Tornado Commemoration Media kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Consists of short media event followed by Open House at Jackson Co. History Society for the photo and artifact exhibit\n• Where: JALM Lurene Connor Pavillion\, 17th & Edith Streets\, Murphysboro\n• Time: 11:00 a.m.\nm.riseling@jchsil.org
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/tornado/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20230329T161117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T191705Z
UID:13440-1742130000-1742137200@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Cemetery Walk Hosted by the Jackson County Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Cemetery Walks at Tower Grove and DeSoto Cemeteries\nTwo cemetery walks will be conducted at two different locations allowing enough time in between for interested parties to attend both events. Each walk will tell stories of death and survival from March 18\, 1925.\n• Tower Grove featured stories – William Hunziker\, Mary Etta Gibson\, Campbell Lipe\, Elizabeth and William Earl Varnum\, Anna Loy\, Oliver and Rhoda Silvey and Sadie Stratton\n• DeSoto City featured stories – Frederick “Jim” Mueller family\, Verna Walker\, Lillian Bridges\, Elizabeth Bettye Moroni and Mary Striger.\n• Time: Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n• Location: Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro and DeSoto City Cemetery in DeSoto\n• Reservations: Encouraged but not required on the JCHS website
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/cemetery-walk-hosted-by-the-jackson-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20210728T224020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T145138Z
UID:9542-1742648400-1742652000@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains\, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures? Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird\, tips on supplemental feeding\, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming\, contact Kim Rohling at kimrohli@illinois.edu
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/giant-city-7/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20200109T011618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T145900Z
UID:5852-1744466400-1744471800@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Illinois Humanities Speaker - Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodmer: Touring the Wilderness of North America
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Brain “Fox” Ellis will share a slice of the people\, landscapes\, and natural wonder of North America in the 1830s in this program at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This program will take place on April 12 at 2 PM in the Interpretive Center Theater. \nJoin the Prince of Wied\, Maximilian\, as he takes you on a tour of North America as he saw it in 1832-34. Using Karl Bodmer’s illuminating illustrations in a multi-media slide show\, Prince Maximilian will escort the audience on an adventure from the Grand Banks of Newfoundland to the Great Falls of the Missouri River\, from New Harmony\, Indiana to New Orleans\, Louisiana. Travel with this intrepid explorer to meet America’s best scientific minds\, explore the West in the wake of Lewis and Clark\, and camp among the Mandan\, Lakota\, Crow\, and Omaha. \nStoryteller and author Brian “Fox” Ellis steps into the shoes of Prince Maximilian\, allowing the audience to step back in time. Blending history\, science\, art and cultural anthropology\, the Prince gives us a unique view of America as he saw it in the early 1830s. Much of the text for this performance comes directly from his journals. The backdrop includes the landscapes\, portraits\, and scenes from everyday life painted by Karl Bodmer.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/program/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20210916T171825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T144208Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Arts Series presents Courtney Cox and the Little Big Band in Concert - Harrisburg
DESCRIPTION:The SIC Cultural Arts Series in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby. Tickets ($10 adults and $5 students) will be available at the door.  \n Visit SIC’s website for more upcoming event information (sic.edu/events) and find Southeastern Illinois College on social media. \nFor tickets or sponsorships\, visit the website or call (618) 252-5400 ext. 2205.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/sic/
LOCATION:Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)\, 3575 College Road\, Harrisburg\, IL\, 62946\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042549
CREATED:20240427T194311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T145633Z
UID:9965-1745656200-1745695800@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:"Confluences”  Cairo\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Attend all\, or any part of the day & evening activities. \nLocation: Cairo High School cafeteria: 8:30 AM: Main entrance (door C1) opens \n 8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in – Continental Breakfast \n9:00-9:15 AM: Welcome \n9:15-11:45 AM: Plenary session: “Regional History\, Memory\, and Heritage Preservation” \n\nRobert Swenson (Southern Illinois University Carbondale\, emeritus): “Three Confluences: The Four Rivers Reach of the Lower Ohio River”—Architect\, historian\, educator\, and author Robert Swenson will offer an overview of the history of the final 60-mile segment (or “reach”) of the Ohio River\, which encompasses its confluences with the Cumberland\, the Tennessee\, and the Mississippi. He will examine how the distinctive geography and ecology of this region have influenced human activity over the past 2\,000 years\, including that of Indigenous tribes; French\, Spanish\, and English colonists; and residents of the United States from the Early Republic period to the present.\nMarcella Woodson (Marcella Woodson Consulting): “Cairo at the Confluence: Merging Waters of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers”—Regional civic leader Marcella Woodson will explore the historical\, cultural\, and ecological significance of the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo\, Illinois. Her presentation will highlight the transformative roles that this unique location has played in shaping regional and national histories\, from its importance in trade and transportation to its pivotal significance in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.\nGregory Hansen (Arkansas State University): “Heritage Sites and Heritage Studies at Arkansas State University”—Gregory Hansen\, a folklorist and professor at Arkansas State University\, will explain how the university’s heritage studies Ph.D. program maintains and interprets several significant cultural and historic sites in northeast Arkansas (just south of the Confluence region) while also making them a basis for student-conducted research and educational opportunities. They include the Lakeport Plantation\, the Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash\, the Hemingway-Pfieffer Museum\, and the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum.\nDon Patton (Cairo Historical Preservation Project): “From Past to Future: Utilizing Preservation to Ignite Community Renewal in Cairo\, Illinois”—Don Patton\, a retired counselor and educator who serves as president of the Cairo Historical Preservation Project\, will explain how his organization integrates the conservation of historic sites in Cairo such as Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church\, the Custom House Museum\, Magnolia Manor\, and the Civil War-era Contraband Camp with the pursuit of community revitalization\, incorporating such activities as oral history projects\, the development of heritage trails\, and commemorative and celebratory public events.\nQuestions\, comments\, and discussion will follow each presentation.\n\n11:45 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch (provided free-of-charge to registered participants)  take another moment to register here \n12:45-1:45 PM (optional): Brief interpretive tour(s) of one or two historic sites in Cairo. Possibilities include Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church\, the Custom House Museum\, and Magnolia Manor. \nLocations: Cairo High School cafeteria and library \n2:00-4:30 PM: Concurrent sessions: “Documenting Life in the Confluence Region\, Past and Present\,” and “Arts in and of the Confluence Region” \n\n\n\n“Documenting Life in the Confluence Region\, Past and Present” (in cafeteria)\n“Arts in and of the Confluence Region”\n(in library)\n\n\n?       Molly Parker-Stephens & Julia Rendleman & students (Capitol News Illinois/Southern Illinois University Carbondale): “Reporting on Rural America at the Confluence”—Journalists and professors Molly Parker-Stephens and Julia Rendleman and their students will discuss their “Reporting on Rural America” project\, which examines impacts of public policy on rural communities in southernmost Illinois\, such as struggles to sustain grocery stores\, childcare access\, and disability and mental health services. Rather than resorting to clichés about “communities in decline\,” their work analyzes policy failures that hinder communities’ own tireless efforts to thrive. Articles generated by this project have been published by major regional and national media outlets. \n?       Richard Kuenneke (DeepRoar Content): “A Gathering of Stories: The Mound City National Cemetery”—Cultural documentarian and filmmaker Richard Kuenneke will share various narratives from the history of the Mound City National Cemetery in Pulaski County\, Illinois. The cemetery\, which was associated with one of the largest Union military hospitals\, is the resting place of hundreds of Civil War veterans from Illinois\, Missouri\, and Kentucky\, including more than 300 members of the United States Colored Troops\, as well as people who served in the military throughout the late 19th\, 20th\, and 21st centuries. Their stories\, as well as those of people who have maintained and managed the cemetery\, provide insights into many facets of our regional and national histories. \n?       Betsy Brown & Laura Varner (General John A. Logan Museum): “Southern Illinois Civil War Stories: Three Women’s Perspectives”—President Betsy Brown and curator Laura Varner of the General John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro will present a dramatization of letters exchanged between families from southern Illinois who were embroiled in the Civil War and Mary Logan\, who ventured to Cairo in an effort to reach her husband\, John A. Logan\, when he was mistakenly listed as having been killed in the Battle of Fort Donelson. They will also discuss the possibility of developing a museum trail in southern Illinois to facilitate mutually beneficial cooperation among museums throughout the region. \n?       Darrel Dexter (Regional historian\, educator\, and author): “Famous Visitors to Cairo”—Historian and author Darrel Dexter\, recently retired from Egyptian High School in Alexander County\, will recount visits to Cairo\, Illinois\, by nationally and internationally renowned figures—including multiple Presidents and other influential elected officials; military officers; authors and artists; journalists; religious leaders; and social reformers and civil rights advocates—from the late 18th century to the present. Their engagement with Cairo both reflects and contributes to the community’s multifaceted significance at the national level. \n?       Questions\, comments\, and discussion will follow each presentation.\n?       Clover Johnson (University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley): “Raices Entrelazadas: El Que No Tiene Dinga\, Tiena Mandinga”—Clover Johnson\, a scholar of dance traditions\, will highlight cultural intersections between African diasporic traditions in Latinidad and foundational Black American heritage. Her presentation will examine how forced migration shaped music and dance in the African Diaspora. It will endeavor to connect populations currently residing in southern Illinois\, from Cairo to Cobden\, with the shadow of the past and the hope of the future. Segments will include “Diez y Nueve: Mexico’s Role in Black Liberation\,” “Parranda: Music & Dance in Puerto Rican Culture\,” and “Quadrilles\, Contras\, and Bridgerton: Hidden African Lineage in Country Dance.” \n?       Kesiena Obue (Southern Illinois University Carbondale): “Charles Dickens’ Cairo\, Illinois: A Prophetic Confluence of Past\, Present\, and ‘A Christmas Carol’”—Theatrical writer and director Kesiena Obue will illuminate parallels between Charles Dickens’s observations from his 1842 visit to Cairo and his creation of the setting of “A Christmas Carol\,” arguing that his critique of Victorian England’s wealth disparity is equally applicable to the racial and economic struggles of Cairo during much of its history. Her directorial reimagination of “A Christmas Carol\,” set in 1920s Cairo\, amplifies these connections by positioning Scrooge as a figure of unchecked commercial greed and the Cratchit family as emblematic of Black resilience in the face of systemic oppression. \n?       Nathan Lynn (McCracken County Public Libraries): “The Mary Wheeler Collection: A Lower Ohio Valley Folksong Archive”—Nathan Lynn\, a local history specialist with McCracken County Public Libraries in Paducah\, Kentucky\, will explore folksongs and related primary sources compiled by Paducah-based musicologist Mary Wheeler (1892–1976)\, author of Roustabout Songs: A Collection of Ohio River Valley Folk Songs and Steamboatin’ Days: Folk Songs of the River Packet Era. The collection\, maintained by McCracken County Public Libraries\, features songs and images shared with Wheeler by residents of western Kentucky who worked as roustabouts and chambermaids on packet boats in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. \n?       John Shoptaw (University of California\, Berkeley): “Blues Haiku: Music\, Poem\, and Place”—John Shoptaw\, raised in rural southeast Missouri\, is a poet and educator whose work has appeared in nationally significant publications. He will read and discuss selections from his poetry\, including “Blues Haiku\,” which draws upon the natural and cultural landscapes of the Confluence region. As its title suggests\, it synthesizes the three-line AAB blues form with the three-line Japanese haiku form. He will also read from “Wahite\,” which is patterned after hymn forms and named for a Missouri Bootheel drainage ditch where\, as a teenager\, he was baptized into his girlfriend’s Delmo Independent Missionary Baptist Church. \n?       Questions\, comments\, and discussion will follow each presentation.\n\n\n\nLocation: Cairo High School cafeteria         \n4:30-4:45 PM: Conclusion and farewell \n4:45-6:00 PM: Supper (on our own). Options in Cairo include Shemwell’s Barbecue and Hannibal Black Sports Bar & Grill. \nLocation: Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center\, downtown Cairo \n6:00-7:30 PM: Reception with refreshments and music: \n\nCurt Carter & Tom Connelly: “Regionally Inspired Selections from River of Time”—Carbondale-based neotraditional singer-songwriter duo Carter & Connelly will perform place-based compositions from their recent recording project\, River of Time.\nHenry Herron\, Cairo-based jazz and gospel saxophonist.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/cairo-2/
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SUMMARY:Ride to the Sky - Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Ride for a cause!  Blue Sky Vineyard has partnered with St. Francis CARE for the fourth annual Ride to the Sky Benefit Bike Ride.  Join us for an organized bike ride with routes of approximately 22\, 30\, 36\, 48 & 52 miles!  The ride starts and ends a John A Logan College\, Parking Lot A. \nMass start at 9:00 a.m. (Route closes at 2:00 p.m.) \n$30 pre-registration fee includes a t-shirt if you register before April 26th\, 2024! \n$35 to register the day of the event – (50 t-shirts available\, first come sizes) \n$25 pre-registration (no t-shirt) \nAge 18 and under pre-registration is $25 (t-shirt not included)
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/ride-to-the-sky/
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Festival - Alto Pass
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Alto Pass is proud to present their Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. The music\, dance\, cultural extravaganza and party that is the\nAnnual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will occur on May 3rd\, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Please join our quaint little village in celebrating our vibrant\ncommunity. Walk\, ride\, or march in our parade.  The Festival will be held at the Alto Pass Park in downtown Alto Pass. \nThe day’s festivities will include\, authentic Mexican food vendors\, Margaritas\, Cantaritos\, and Beer\, Cinco de Mayo Queen/King contest\, Parade\, the Cobden High School Folklorico Dance Troupe\, The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago\, Mexican art show by Alto Pass’s own Arte Duran (Juana Duran)\, pinata\, activities for children and music from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. \nFor more info:   krenzag@gmail.com
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-festival-alto-pass/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Cairo Magnolia Celebration - Cairo
DESCRIPTION:Held on the grounds of the treasured Magnolia Manor\, this annual spring fundraiser includes special guests\, food\, entertainment\, and tours of the city’s most beloved historical buildings. \nThis is a truly unique hometown experience that bridges yesterday with today! \nAll profits raised from this rain-or-shine event go towards the preservation of Cairo’s key architectural treasures: Magnolia Manor\, the Custom House\, the Safford Public Library\, and Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/cairo-magnolia-celebration/
LOCATION:Magnolia Manor\, 2700 Washinton Ave\, Cairo\, IL\, 62914\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T210000
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Party at Lake of Egypt
DESCRIPTION:A festive celebration with themed décor\, margaritas\, pinatas\, nachos\, music\, and fun for all ages. Open to both campers and the public.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-party-at-lake-of-egypt/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:LAFAYETTE 200 CELEBRATION - Old Shawneetown
DESCRIPTION:A bicentennial celebration of Maj. Gen. Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Shawneetown will be held in Old Shawneetown. \nToday we underestimate the significance to southern Illinois that the Revolutionary hero\nLafayette chose the two most significant cities at Illinois’ statehood\, Shawneetown and\nKaskaskia\, for his 1824-1825 Farewell Tour of the 24 states of the United States.\nThe goal of the nation-wide bicentennial celebration is to educate about the life and legacy of\nLafayette\, to celebrate the Franco-American Alliance\, and to enrich public knowledge through\nmeaningful programming and remembrances. \n10:00 – 11:00 Dennis Stroughmatt French Creole Presentation\n11:00 – 11:15 Lafayette Parade through town\n11:15 – 11:20 Native Four Seasons Prayer – Fr. Joseph Lawler\n11:20 – 11:25 Sons of the American Revolution – Long Knives Chapter\nGun Salute/Presentation of Colors\n11:25 – 11:45 1825 Lafayette Reception Play\n12:00 – 12:05 Liberty Tree Dedication\n12:00 – 5:30 Games\, Food and Craft Vendors\, Marshall House Tours\,\nPeriod Demonstrations\n5:30 – 5:45 Lafayette Parade through town\n5:45 – 5:50 Native Four Seasons Prayer – Fr. Joseph Lawler\n5:50 – 5:55 Sons of Liberty of the American Revolution – Long Knives Chapter\nGun Salute/Presentation of Colors\n5:55 – 6:15 1825 Lafayette Reception Play – Encore Performance\n6:30 – 8:00 Mila Maring – Bluegrass and Americana\n8:00 – 9:00 Lafayette Film \nFood and Craft Vendors\, Period Demonstrations and Marshall House Tours throughout the day \n* * * Bring a Lawnchair and enjoy a day in Old Shawneetown * * * \nFor more information see  Facebook page: Lafayette 200 – Farewell Tour Gallatin County Historical Society. \nemail: cyndecker58@gmail.com
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/lafayette-200-celebration-old-shawneetown/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T160000
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Sip & Paint - Lake of Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Marion Shawnee National Forest KOA\, located on the Lake of Egypt \n A relaxing afternoon by the lake featuring guided painting\, wine\, and light refreshments—perfect for moms (and anyone else!) to unwind and get creative.  Held at 75 Egyptian Parkway\, Real Springs\, IL 62922
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/mothers-day-sip-paint-lake-of-egypt/
LOCATION:IL
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T203000
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CREATED:20200311T235654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T164907Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day/ Blossom Full Moon on the Cache River
DESCRIPTION:The Blossom Moon marks the arrival of high spring. Come Join our team of river guides 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.\nBook online today at cachebayououtfitters.com under the “events 2025” tab.\nWe will meet 15 minutes before the paddle at 240 Dean Lane\, Ullin\, Illinois\, 62992. We recommend bringing a flashlight and drinking water.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/mothers-day-sunset-paddle/
LOCATION:IL
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