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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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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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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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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:Illinois
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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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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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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:Illinois
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T120000
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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:Illinois
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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:Illinois
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T140000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T153000
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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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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
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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/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T140000
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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/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T205111Z
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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:Illinois
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T180000
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:Illinois
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
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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:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20250411T220758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T220758Z
UID:18531-1746885600-1746892800@southernmostillinois.com
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:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20200311T235654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T164907Z
UID:6962-1746986400-1746995400@southernmostillinois.com
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:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20230418T142711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T210828Z
UID:13555-1747468800-1747494000@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Kids Fishing Derby - Oakwood Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest is looking forward to hosting the 2025 annual Kids Fishing Derby for the U.S. Forest Service – Shawnee National Forest!\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\, free event is open to kids 15 years and younger. Lunch will be provided! 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/kids-fishing-derby-oakwood-bottoms/
LOCATION:Illinois
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20240309T003741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T164650Z
UID:5815-1748476800-1748735999@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Old Settlers Days
DESCRIPTION:Galatia\, IL. Carnival Rides- Little Egypt Shows : 29th 5pm\, 30th 6pm\, 31st 4pm.     $10 armbands each day\nTownwide Rummage Sale all three days Pick up forms with maps at local businesses.\n7 Food Trucks plus 2 large Carnival Food \, 20 + Flea Market Vendors\nThursday Bible Trivia\, Gospel Music and White Oak Band (Gospel/Bluegrass\nFriday Mudbone & Dusty7:00-10\,\nSaturday 7-10 Dan Hall & Blackford Creek Band\nFor more information contact James Bond at 618-926-4661 or go to Facebook: Galatia Lions Old Settlers Days
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/old-settlers-days/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20231108T202356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T150721Z
UID:10060-1748786400-1748793600@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Southern Illinois Music Festival Antigone String Quartet Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets $10 and $5 for all students
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/art-center-2/
LOCATION:Anna Art Center\, 125 W Davie St\, Anna\, IL\, 62906
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20210622T203001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151023Z
UID:9300-1749031200-1749036600@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Southern Illinois Music Festival Jive for Jazz with Mel Goot
DESCRIPTION:An interactive concert designed to expose children to the joys of live jazz. Mel Goot makes it fun for kids of all ages. It is free! Everyone is encouraged to bring their youngsters to the event. A great opportunity for everyone to develop skills appropriate to a live performance in an informal atmosphere.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/music-festival/
LOCATION:Anna Art Center\, 125 W Davie St\, Anna\, IL\, 62906
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20200127T235940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T151301Z
UID:6363-1749290400-1749297600@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:You Too Can Canoe!-Lake Murphysboro State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Giant City State Park Naturalist at Lake Murphysboro State Park for a fun morning of a casual paddle around the lake. This program will include a brief overview of kayak safety\, techniques\, and on the water opportunities for wildlife observation. This will be a guided kayak experience for anyone 13 years and older. All equipment will be provided but space is limited and registration is required for this free program. Please call 618-457-4836 to register.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/lake-murphysboro/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20240505T140818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T154122Z
UID:11473-1749290400-1749398400@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Shawnee Hills Lavender Upick
DESCRIPTION:Upick lavender farm will be open June 7 & 8\, and June 14 & 15\, 10to 4pm each of these weekend days.  Final season with great sales in the gift shop. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ShawneeLavender
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/shawnee-hills-lavender-upick-2/
LOCATION:Shawnee Hills Lavender\, 480 Brown Section Rd\, Cobden\, IL\, 62920
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20240112T203232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175726Z
UID:11284-1749304800-1749317400@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Grape Stomp - Wichmann Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Every fifteen minutes\, a new set of six stompers will step into our loaded barrels to see how much juice they can push out of the provided grapes. At the end of the day\, the person with the most juice will be crowned the Grape Stomp champion\, receiving a free bottle of Wichmann Vineyard wine and a set of wine glasses. There will also be a kids’ division and a Lucille Look-alike Contest. The Lucille contest winner will also receive a free bottle of wine and a set of wine glasses! Limited charcuterie will be available for purchase\, provided by our good friends at the St. Nicholas Brewing Company. \nChildren under the age of 12 can stomp for $5 and will receive a participation medal designed specifically for this year’s event. \nEvent Details: \nGates open at 1:30 p.m. and sign up for stomping time slots will begin. First come first serve for sign up. Stomping will be 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. with a break in the middle. *Please be near the stomping area at your stomp time \nWe will take a break from stomping and begin our Lucille look-alike contest at 3:30 p.m. \nEvery ticket holder will be provided a wristband at the gate which will allow them to go in and out of the flagged festival area. You will need to make sure you have your wristband on to receive the glass of wine included with ticket purchase (for 21+). *Please return your glass in one of the provided bus tubs upon departure from the festival. \nWe encourage you to bring lawn/camp chairs or blankets for the event. Very limited seating provided. \nOutside alcohol is not permitted.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/wichmann-vineyard/
LOCATION:Wichmann Vineyard\, 2655 Water Valley Road\, Cobden\, IL\, 62920\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20240505T140818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T154406Z
UID:11475-1749895200-1750003200@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Shawnee Hills Lavender Upick
DESCRIPTION:Upick lavender farm will be open June 14-15.  Each of these weekend days the hours will be 10 am to 4 pm. Final season with great sales in the gift shop. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ShawneeLavender
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/shawnee-hills-lavender-upick-3/
LOCATION:Shawnee Hills Lavender\, 480 Brown Section Rd\, Cobden\, IL\, 62920
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250615T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20200123T021914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T165223Z
UID:11704-1750012200-1750019400@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Fathers Day Sunset Paddle on the Cache
DESCRIPTION:?The perfect Father’s Day activity. What better way to spend Father’s Day than being greeted by the sounds of wildlife in the Cache at sunset. We will launch from the boathouse\, and paddle for about 2 hours\, stopping along beaver lodges\, ancient cypress groves and hearing about the rivers historic past. \nLocation: Cache Bayou Outfitters \n240 Dean Lane\, Ullin\, Illinois\, 62992 \n$55 for Adults 18-up \n$23 for Teens 12-17 \n$18 for Youth 5-11
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/paddle-the-cache/
LOCATION:Illinois
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260417T064445
CREATED:20240430T194002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T210643Z
UID:13756-1750377600-1750550399@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:CONFERENCE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DESCRIPTION:This is a dynamic gathering of professionals\, advocates\, scholars\, and community members dedicated to examining critical issues in the criminal justice system. This conference provides a platform for discussions on policy reform\, reentry programs\, restorative justice\, and innovative solutions to address incarceration and community safety. Featuring expert panels\, keynote speakers\, and interactive workshops\, attendees will engage in meaningful dialogue about challenges and advancements in the field. \nFree\, But please register here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX7ebwjao8HbRor5OldRRcQjnL4n_CxjG4KB4aq-ygHqAqHQ/viewform
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/conference-on-criminal-justice/
LOCATION:Shawnee Community College\, 8364 Shawnee College Rd\, Ullin\, Illinois\, 62992
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