Festivals, concerts, lectures, parades, fairs . . . Southwestern Illinois has it all! Try our searchable Events Calendar and find something special to do! You can search by date, interest or location or keyword. For an event form: 2009 Fill-In Form or 2010 Fill-in Form

Now - Mar. 14, 2010	Temporary Exhibit Cahokia Mounds State Hisotric Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5161 "Visions of Black Elk," photo display by Chris Brewington. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 10, 2010 - Mar. 10, 2010	Legs for Life 5K Foundation Park | 600 N. Pleasant | Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 533-2569 5K race held on a great, certified course through Foundation Park. A Little Legs 1-miler is offered also for the youngsters. This race benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Visit Our Website Admission: $15 Early Registration
Mar. 12, 2010 - Mar. 13, 2010	Highland Historical Society Quilt Show Faith Countryside Atrium Apts. | 1331 26th Street | Highland, IL 62249 (618) 651-8271 Show features over 100 hand-made quilts using various quilting techniques. There will also be special quilt displays and quilting related vendors. Mar. 12-10am-4pm Mar. 13-9am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $4
Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 13, 2010	St. Patrick's Day Celebration 3501 Black Diamond Rd. | Nashville, IL 62263 (618) 336-5700 Corned beef & cabbage dinner, served with Irish soda bread, whiskey cake and Irish cheesecake. Authentic Irish Music. 7-10pm Visit Our Website Admission: $10
Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 13, 2010	Quilt Show & Buffet Luncheon Tilden Presbyterian Church | 721 Butler | Tilden, IL 62292 (618) 587-5541 All pews in Sanctuary will be covered with Quilts. Huge salad bar luncheon. 2-4pm Admission: $6
Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010	Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Hunting & Trade Show by the midwest's largest firearms & knife dealer. Buy, sell & trade - Latest gins, knives -plus collectibles, accessories, coins, scopes & ammo. FOID cards processed. Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 9am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $5
Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010	American Indian Education Days Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5160 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Indian individuals and groups demonstrate and sell various crafts, set up educational tables, hands-on activities for children. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010	39th Annual SIUE Antiques Show & Sale Student Fitness Center | Circle Drive, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL 62026 (618) 650-2730 39th Annual SIUE Antique Show and Sale will feature 80+ antique dealers who will display and sell furniture, china, glass, dolls, jewelry, silver, books, primitives, pottery, tools, clocks, porcelain, paper items, quilts, linens and country items. The event benefits SIUE Lovejoy Library. Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-1pm Visit Our Website Admission: $6
Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010	Spring Art Show Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill | 1101 Main Street & 1113 Mill | Maeystown, IL 62256 (618) 458-6660 The show features works of area artists which are displayed at the Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill and the ballroom of the Corner George Inn Bed & Breakfast. 11am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 14, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010	Chicken Dinner Beckemeyer, Illinois | 391 Louis St. | Beckemeyer, IL 62219 (618) 227-8331 Chicken Dinner 11am-6pm Visit Our Website Admission: $8
Mar. 15, 2010 - Mar. 15, 2010	Saint Louis Symphony Monday Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 An exquisite chamber music experience. 7:30 pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 16, 2010 - Mar. 16, 2010	Film Art Series/ "Water" Hettenhausen Center for the Arts | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 (2005, PG-13) An Academy Award-nominated Canadian film set in 1938, explores the lives of a group of widows forced into poverty at an ashram in the holy city of Varanasi, India. In Hindi with English subtitles. 7:30pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 17, 2010 - Mar. 17, 2010	St. Pat's Lau-Nae Winery | 1522 St. Rt. 3 | Red Bud, IL 62278 (618) 282-9463 Music, food + Drink Specials. 5-10pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 18, 2010 - Mar. 18, 2010	Tribute to Mark Twain & Dinner His Rest Bed & Breakfast | 8059 Jefferson Road | Freeburg, IL 62243 (618)539-3665 Come take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate the life and literary works of Mark Twain as history comes to life here. 2010 marks 175 years since his birth, 100 years since his death and 125th anniversary of Huckleberry Finn. Get on board for an evening of fine food and entertainment. Visit Our Website Admission: $45.00 per person Advance Reservations Required
Mar. 19, 2010 - Mar. 19, 2010	Winter Concert Series LCCC/N.O.Nelson Complex | 600 Troy Rd. | Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-7538 Blues, jazz and soul presented by Kim Massie & The Solid Senders. 6:30-9pm Visit Our Website Admission: $7
Mar. 19, 2010 - Mar. 21, 2010	Spring Indian Market Days Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey St. | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5160 Native American artists and vendors will have crafts, jewelry, beadwork, textiles, baskets and more. Fri. Noon-5pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 20, 2010 - Mar. 20, 2010	Tribute to Mark Twain & Dinner His Rest Bed & Breakfast | 8059 Jefferson Road | Freeburg, IL 62243 (618)539-3665 Come take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate the life and literary works of Mark Twain as history comes to life here. 2010 marks 175 years since his birth, 100 years since his death and 125th anniversary of Huckleberry Finn. Get on board for an evening of fine food and entertainment. Visit Our Website Admission: $45.00 per person Advance Reservations Required
Mar. 20, 2010 - Mar. 21, 2010	Belleville Flea Market Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques and collectibles and merchandise both old and new. Indoor/Outdoor year-round. 9am-4pm each day. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 21, 2010 - Mar. 21, 2010	Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5160 Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance at the reconstructed Woodhenge. Arrive by 6:45 a.m. to hear and explanation of the discovery, form and function of this ancient post circle calendar. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 24, 2010 - May. 5, 2010	Temporary Exhibit Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5161 "El Pilar, Belize" Visit Our Website
Mar. 26, 2010 - Mar. 26, 2010	Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago Kaskaskia College, Jane Knight Auditorium | 27210 College Road | Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 545-3223 Muntu Dance Theatre is a Chicago-based company that performs authentic & progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music & folklore and is accompanied by a powerful six-man drum orchestra. 7:30 pn Visit Our Website Admission: $22 Adult/$15 Child 12 & under
Mar. 26, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Country Treasures Craft Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Home & Country garden decorating show featuring handcrafted furniture, candles, florals, jewelry, wearable art, gourmet food & MORE! Fri. 4-8pm Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $3 for weekend/Children 12 & under Free
Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 27, 2010	Easter Egg Hunt Moody Park | 525 Souty Ruby Ln. | Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (618) 489-2040 Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11am SHARP. Over 10,000 eggs. Ages 2-10 Easter Bunny will be there. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 27, 2010	The Met at the Het Center for the Arts - McKendree University | 701 College Rd., at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-6863 The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts live via satellite in HD: "Hamlet": Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of Shakespeare's unforgettable characters in this tale of vengence. Visit Our Website Admission: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children and students
Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 27, 2010	Swansea Rotary Club's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Melvin Price Park | 1500 Caseyville Ave | Swansea, IL
Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Easter Egg-Citement Eckert's Farm | Belleville, IL (618)233-0513 Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert's Annual Egg Hunt, baby chicks & bunnies, face painting, a photo with the Easter Bunny, plant a seed and savor a yummy Easter treat! No advanced registration required. Visit Our Website
Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Breakfast with the Bunny Eckert's Country Restaurant | Belleville, IL (618)233-0513 x3 Visit Our Website
Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Baby Bonanza Rainbow Ranch | 9906 State Route 15 | Nashville, IL 62263 (618)424-7979 Bottle-feed the babies including lambs, kids, and calves. Tour the farm and meet all the animals, including Zeke & Zena the Zebras. Visit Our Website
Mar. 28, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Belleville Quail Club 3-D Bow Shoot Belleville Quail Club | 8303 Concordia Church Road | Belleville, IL (618)476-1024 Registration is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All participants must wear orange. Visit Our Website Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Youth, $5 for Cubs
Mar. 28, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Winter Lecture Series Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5160 "Remote Sensing in Archaeology: Examples from Cahokia, Poverty Point and other Archaeological Sites," by Michael Hargrave. 2:00 p.m. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 28, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010	Guy Stuff Expo Gateway Grizzlies GCS Ballpark | Sauget, IL From hunting & fishing to custom cars & trucks to finance and legal to food & drink...everything for the guys.
Mar. 29, 2010 - Mar. 29, 2010	Imani Winds in Concert Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 The Grammy-nominated ensemble bridges European, American, African and Latin American traditions in its unique approach to chamber music. 7:30 pm Visit Our Website Admission: $15 adults, $12 srs., $8 full-time students w/ID
Mar. 30, 2010 - Mar. 30, 2010	We Were There Way of the Cross Presentation National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | 442 De Mazenod Dr. | Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6276 Experience this dramatic, prayerful presentation of Pope John Paul II"s scriptural "Way of the Cross." 7:30 pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Mar. 30, 2010 - Mar. 30, 2010	Aquinas Roundtable Lecture Series National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | 442 S De Mazenod Dr. | Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6270 Faculty members from Aquinas Institute will lead this lecture series of different faith topics with discussion following. For a complete series schedule check online at snows.org/roundtable. Registration requested. 11:30am-1pm Visit Our Website Admission: $20 Lunch Included
Apr. 1, 2010 - Apr. 1, 2010	Malashock Dance SIUE, Dunham Hall Theater | Edwardsville, IL 62026 (618) 650-5774 Dynamic, emotionally charged choreography is Malashock Dance's signature. The magnificently trained dancers never cease to amaze with their leaps, lifts, powerful sustained movement and artistry. 7:30pm Visit Our Website Admission: See Web Site
Apr. 2, 2010 - Apr. 2, 2010	Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | 442 De Mazenod Dr. | Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6294 Walk with Pilate, Veronica, Mary, Herod and other witnesses of Christ's Passion as they share their stories and experiences from that fateful day. 1 pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 2, 2010 - Apr. 2, 2010	19th Annual Easter Party Caseyville Community Bldg. | 909 S. Main | Caseyville, IL 62232 (618) 345-6256 Game tickets 4 for $1. Picture with Easter Bunny $3. Food served. 6:30-8:30pm Admission: Free
Apr. 2, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010	Easter Egg-Citement Eckert's Farm | Belleville, IL (618)233-0513 Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert's Annual Egg Hunt, baby chicks & bunnies, face painting, a photo with the Easter Bunny, plant a seed and savor a yummy Easter treat! No advanced registration required. Visit Our Website
Apr. 2, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010	Breakfast with the Bunny Eckert's Country Restaurant | Belleville, IL (618)233-0513 x3 Reservations are recommended. Visit Our Website
Apr. 3, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010	Brewery Collectible Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Thousands of items, old and new. Anything to do with beer and brewing. Dealers from 8 states. Buy - Sell - Trade. 7am Early Bird 9am-3pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free (Early Bird $20)
Apr. 3, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010	Arcade Auction Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Auction of all kinds of Electronic Games and Electronic Games of Chance. 10am til whenever. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 3, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010	Chocolate Rendezvous Lebanon | East & West Saint Louis Street | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6625 For all chocolate lovers! Purchase a ticket per person and sample scrumptious chocolate treats at participating stores and restaurants along the brick street. 10am-5pm Admission: $7
Apr. 3, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010	Ramsey Lions Community Sale Ramsey, Illinois | Various locations in Ramsey | Ramsey, IL 62080 (618) 423-2411 Auction sale of Farm Machinery, Household Items, Antiques, Collectibles. Daylong Admission: Free
Apr. 3, 2010 - Apr. 4, 2010	Retrievers Unlimited HRC Hunt Test World Shooting Complex | #1 Event Way | Sparta, IL (618) 939-8486 Hunting Retrievers of all breeds will be tested as to their desire and knowledge of hunting scenarios. There are 3 levels: Starter, Seasoned and Finished. It is a fun day watching the dogs work. On Saturday evening there is a banquet for everyone at the World Shooting Complex restaurant. Everyone welcome. It is a great family day. 8am-5pm Admission: Free
Apr. 3, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010	Trout Days Lyons Fisheries | 573 Red Stripe Road | Sandoval, IL 62882 (618) 247-8477 Food, Music, Fishery tours and fishing fun for the whole family. All Day-Every week-end (Sat. & Sun.) in April. Admission: Free
Apr. 8, 2010 - Apr. 8, 2010	Ladies Night The Falls | 300 Admiral Weinel Blvd. | Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 281-9622 Enjoy vendors offering a variety of indulgences! Food samples, fashion accessories, health-nutrition information, food/cooking, home decor, demonstrations, massages and much more. New this year-wine tasting and appetizers while you shop. 6-9pm Visit Our Website Admission: $10
Apr. 9, 2010 - Apr. 9, 2010	Chic Gamine in Concert Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 60054 (618) 537-6863 This stylish and playful Canadian quintet uses voices as instruments to create a sound resonating with soul, passion, harmony and humor. Accompanied by a solo percussionist, Chic Camines five female singer-songwriters launch effortlessly into intricate string arrangements, bass-heavy rhythm sections and lush harmonies inspired by gospel, soul, rhythm-and-blues, doo-wop, French and Brazilian influences. 7:30 pm Visit Our Website Admission: $15 adults, $12 Srs., $8 students w/ID
Apr. 9, 2010 - Apr. 11, 2010	Clinton County Showcase Presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Avon Theatre | 535 N. 2nd | Breese, IL (618)526-2866 Show Time 8:00 p.m. This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution. Visit Our Website
Apr. 10, 2010 - Apr. 10, 2010	Historical Society Quilt Show St. Lawrence Catholic Chruch | 512 South Prairie St. | Greenville, IL 62246 (618) 326-7343 Quilt Show, demonstrations, vendors, quilt block contest. 9am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $2
Apr. 10, 2010 - Apr. 10, 2010	1st Annual Southwestern Illinois Indian Artifact Show World Shooting & Recreational Complex | One Main Event Lane | Sparta, IL (618)295-2700 Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about our local Prehistoric past! The buying and selling of artifacts is encouraged! Artifact identification will be provided to anyone. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 10, 2010 - Apr. 10, 2010	Southern Illinois Sheep and Craft Festival Waterloo, IL | 4177 State Route 156 | Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 939-8536 Festival with fun activities, demonstrations & educational sessions for the whole family. Events include working sheep dogs, sheep olympics, sheep pellet bingo, kid's corner, sheep shearing, and an exhibit area with spinning, weaving and craft items. A lamb lunch is served 11am-2pm featuring various cuts of lamb. 8am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 11, 2010 - Apr. 11, 2010	Motorcycle Parts Extravaganza Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts featuring over 300 booths of interest for Harley-Davidson owners, plus accessories & related items - New and Used parts. 7-10am Early Bird 10am-4pm Visit Our Website
Apr. 15, 2010 - Apr. 15, 2010	Tribute to Mark Twain & Dinner His Rest Bed & Breakfast | 8059 Jefferson Road | Freeburg, IL 62243 (618)539-3665 Come take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate the life and literary works of Mark Twain as history comes to life here. 2010 marks 175 years since his birth, 100 years since his death and 125th anniversary of Huckleberry Finn. Get on board for an evening of fine food and entertainment. Visit Our Website Admission: $45.00 per person Advance Reservations Required
Apr. 16, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Clinton County Showcase Presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Avon Theatre | 535 N. 2nd | Breese, IL (618)526-2866 Show Time 8:00 p.m. This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution. Visit Our Website
Apr. 16, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Spring City Wide Garage Sale Carlyle, IL (618)594-4600 Visit Our Website
Apr. 16, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Atlatl Competition Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5160 Watch participants compete with these ancient spearthrowing devices and try your own hand at using them. Friday afternoon and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Our Website
Apr. 16, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Jack and the Beanstalk O'Fallon High School Milburn Campus Auditorium | 650 Milburn School Rd. | O'Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 624-0139 Over 50 local children are cast in this humorous musical adaptation of a favorite fairy tale by Missoula Children's Theatre. Just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, easily accessible from both sides of the Mississippi. Fri. 7:30pm Sat. 1pm Visit Our Website Admission: $5
Apr. 17, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Brady Barr - Reptile Expert & TV Host Kaskaskia College-Jane Knight Auditorium | 27210 College Road | Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 545-3223 A frequent guest on the tonight show, Brady Barr is nationally recognized for his work with reptiles. Barr is currently the host of "Dangerous Encounters" on the National Geographic channel. His presentation is entitled "Dangerous Encounters". 7:30 pm Visit Our Website Admission: $17 Adult/$10. Child
Apr. 17, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Tribute to Mark Twain & Dinner His Rest Bed & Breakfast | 8059 Jefferson Road | Freeburg, IL 62243 (618)539-3665 Come take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate the life and literary works of Mark Twain as history comes to life here. 2010 marks 175 years since his birth, 100 years since his death and 125th anniversary of Huckleberry Finn. Get on board for an evening of fine food and entertainment. Visit Our Website Admission: $45.00 per person Advance Reservations Required
Apr. 17, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010	Film Art Series/"Minority Report" Hettenhausen Center for the Arts | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 (2002, PG-13), directed by Steven Spielberg, the system knows what you are thinking. It can arrest and sentence you for a crime you have yet to commit, based on the visions of mutated human psychics. Tom Cruise plays an accused special unit officer who must prove his innocence. 7:30pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 17, 2010 - Apr. 18, 2010	Belleville Flea Market Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles and merchandise both old and new. Indoor/outdoors year-round. 9am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 18, 2010 - Apr. 18, 2010	Clinton County Showcase Presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Avon Theatre | 535 N. 2nd | Breese, IL (618)526-2866 Show Time 2:00 p.m. This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution. Visit Our Website
Apr. 21, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010	Intimate Apparel Dunham Hall Theater, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL 62025 Visit Our Website Admission: Adults $10.00 Seniors & Children under 16 $8.00
Apr. 23, 2010 - Apr. 24, 2010	Annual Spring Rummage Sale St. Pius V Church | 7687 Walsh Rd. | Walsh, IL 62297 (618) 785-2392 A lot of clothes, shoes, toys, household , holiday decorations, tools, etc. Bake Sale. Lunch served. 8am-2pm Admission: Free
Apr. 24, 2010 - Apr. 24, 2010	Marriage Conference "The Intimate Connection" w/Mary Jo Pedersen National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | 442 De Mazenod Dr. | Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6270 Mary Jo Pedersen author of "For Better, For Worse, For God: Exploring the Holy Mystery of Marriage, presents a marriage conference. Optional marriage vow renewal and candlelight dinner. Registration requested. 9:30 am - 4 pm Visit Our Website Admission: $65 per couple
Apr. 24, 2010 - Apr. 24, 2010	Trivia Night Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey St. | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 344-7316 Tables of 8-10. Bring your own snacks & drinks. Please call to pre-register. 7-10pm Visit Our Website Admission: $10
Apr. 24, 2010 - Apr. 24, 2010	The Big Bad BBQ & Chili Cookoff American Legion Hall Parking Lot | 509 Henry St. | Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 (618) 284-7308 BBQ & Chili Cookoff - Come sample the best of the best! Wristbands ($5) available for all day sampling. Trophies awarded to winners in each category. $20 entry fee per category for participants. 11am-3pm Visit Our Website Admission: $5
Apr. 24, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010	St. Louis Antique Festival Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Large Indoor show features over 100 quality dealers from 32 states. Visit Our Website Admission: $6
Apr. 24, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010	Militia Muster Stephenson House | 409 S. Buchanan | Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-1818 Citizen soldiers gather at Stephenson House to take up arms in defense of their homes. Visitors will view a militia encampment, soldiers' daily routine, and preparations for the expedition led by Col. Stephenson during the War of 1812. Sat.10am-4pm Sun. Noon-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $6 Adult, $3 Child
Apr. 25, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010	Belleville Quail Club 3-D Bow Shoot Belleville Quail Club | 8303 Concordia Church Road | Belleville, IL (618)476-1024 Registration is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All participants must wear orange. Visit Our Website Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Youth, $5 for Cubs
Apr. 25, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010	Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra in Concert Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 A free concert performed by nearly 100 talented young musicians, ages 12 to 22, from over 35 St. Louis area schools. 3pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 26, 2010 - Apr. 26, 2010	Film Art Series/ "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" Hettenhausen Center for the Arts | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6963 (2007, PG-13) This is the true story of Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who suffered a stroke that left all but his left eye paralyzed. Using his eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described his interior world, from the torment of being trapped inside his body to imagined stories from lands he visited only in his mind. In French with English subtitles. 7:30pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 27, 2010 - Apr. 27, 2010	Aquinas Roundtable Lecture Series National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | 442 S. De Mazenod Dr. | Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6270 Faculty members from the Aquinas Institute will lead this lecture series of different faith topics with discussion following. For a complete series schedule check online at snows.org/roundtable. Registration requested. 11:30 am-1 pm Visit Our Website Admission: $20 (Lunch included)
Apr. 28, 2010 - Apr. 28, 2010	Lets Face the Music Lincoln Theatre | 103 East Main Street | Belleville, IL 62220 (815)229-6852 Mike Williamson Music Productions, "Lets Face the Music & Dance" is their newest production and stars Patte Armato Lund, Larry Higgs, and Mike McIntyre along with producer Mike Williamson. The new show is filled with musical favorites from the Great American Songbook and the hits keep on coming! "Oldies but Goodies", "Country with Larry Higgs", some family-style comedy and a salute to some of the wonderful songwriters of "Tin Pan Alley" are featured in "Lets Face the Music". 1:30 p.m. Matinee Visit Our Website Admission: $17.00 individuals $15.00 group rate
Apr. 28, 2010 - Apr. 28, 2010	Let's Face The Music Lincoln Theatre | 103 E. Main St. | Belleville, IL (800) 677-9255 Great music from the Great American Songbook with Mike Williamson & Co. with big band hits, oldies, Broadway show tunes, country and family-style comedy. Organ concert before the show at 1pm Wednesday Matinee 1:30 pm Doors open at 12:45pm Visit Our Website Admission: $17/$15 for group of 15 or more
Apr. 30, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	AGAPEFEST Bond County Fairgrounds | 1224 Midway Dr. | Greenville, IL 62246 (800) 965-9324 Contemporary Christian Music Festival. Check website for full current info for admission fees, etc. Gates open: Fri. 3pm Sat. 10am Visit Our Website Admission: $39.99 Adv.full event/$24.99 Adv. Fri./$29.99 Adv.Sat./$45-$30-$35 Day of event.
Apr. 30, 2010 - May. 2, 2010	Sangria Weekend 3501 Black Diamond Rd. | Nashville, IL 62263 (618) 336-5700 Free tasting of our red, white and strawberry Sangria all weekend. Fri. & Sat. 10am-11pm Sun. 10am-8pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free
Apr. 30, 2010 - May. 2, 2020	NHRA Full Throttle Nationals Gateway International Raceway | Madison, IL (866)35-SPEED Visit Our Website
May. 1, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	Storytelling Program Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5160 Native storyteller sponsored by the University of Missouri-St. Louis Storytelling Festival. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Our Website Admission: Free
May. 1, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	Count Basie Orchestra SIUE, Meridian Ballroom | Morris University Center | Edwardsville, IL 62026 (618) 650-5774 The legendary Count Basie Orchestra, directed by Bill Hughes, takes center stage as part of the Annual SIUE Jazz Festival. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his day, William "Count" Basie came out of the Kansas City Swing scene in the mid-1930s and assembled a sound that became an anthem for a generation. 7:30pm Visit Our Website Admission: See Web Site
May. 1, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	May Market West Saint Louis St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6625 Follow the red brick street to Lebanon, IL. The streets will be filled with flowers, antiques, architectural & gardening items, artisans, food & friends. There will be live music. In addition to our fine restaurants there will be a tempting array of food vendors. This event is a gardener's delight. 9am-5pm Admission: Free
May. 1, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	The Met at the Hett Center for the Arts - McKendee University | 701 College Rd., at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618)537-6863 The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts live via satellite in HD, "Armida": Renee Fleming stars in a visually stunning new production of Rossini's fanciful story of an enchanting but dangerous sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison of sensual delights. Visit Our Website Admission: $18 adults; $15 seniors; $10 children and students
May. 1, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	Millstadt Village-Wide Yard Sale 102 South Jefferson (near Millstadt water tower) | Millstadt, IL 62260 (618) 476-3696 Village-Wide Yard Sale. 100+ registered participants will be indicated on a free map distributed to potential customers. Food and beverages will be sold by Millstadt Historical Society at the Community Center. Sidewalk sales and special promotions offered by Millstadt businesses. 8am-2pm Admission: Free
May. 1, 2010 - May. 1, 2010	Spring Demolition Derby Perry County Fairgrounds & Pinckneyville City Park | 1441 Sec. Rd. | Pinckneyville, IL 62274 (618) 357-3386 Demolition Derby. Full size cars and 4 cylinder cars. 6pm. Visit Our Website Admission: $10 - Adults $25 - Pit Passes $5 Kids 6-12 Kids 5 or under FREE
May. 1, 2010 - May. 2, 2010	Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Hunting & Trade show by the Midwest's largest firearms and knife dealer. Buy Sell Trade. The latest guns & knives plus collectibles, accessories, coins, scopes ammo. Foid cards processed. Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 9am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $5
May. 1, 2010 - May. 2, 2010	Wildlife Wine Festival Wildlife Lodge and Winery | 4211 12th St. | Carlyle, IL 62231 (618) 594-8830 Wine Tasting and Music. First annual- details still in progress. Visit Our Website
May. 1, 2010 - Jun. 19, 2010	Vandalia In Bloom 315 W. Gallatin | Vandalia, IL 62471 (618) 283-1141 Neighbors and others nominate persons showing pride in their community using color, design, curbside appeal. Judges vote for People's Choice. Award Winners announced on June 19th during Grande Levee 2010 6pm Admission: Free
May. 1, 2010 - Jun. 26, 2010	Minds Eye Information Services Beepball Tournament 442 S. De Mazenod Dr. | Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6444 Teams from St.Louis, Mo. & Metro East, ILL. battle it out to see which team reigns supreme at the game of Beepball, or blind baseball. Call for more details. 10am Visit Our Website Admission: Free

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