Calendar of Events
Festivals, concerts, lectures, parades, fairs, art shows and city-wide yard sales . . . ILLINOISouth has it all! There's no excuse for staying home. Try our searchable Events Calendar to find something special to do! Search by date, location or keyword. To submit an event for the website, just complete the 2012 Fill-In Form and return it to smeier@thetourismbureau.org.
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| Feb. 23, 2012 - Feb. 23, 2012 |
Distinguished Speaker Series: Aeneas Williams The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 Pastor Aeneas Williams is a former St. Louis Ram and eight-time All Pro cornerback. During his long and successful career, Williams earned a reputation as a quiet leader, someone to seek out in the locker room to help put things in perspective. Williams' life and career are a testament to the power of faith, courage and hard work. Visit Our Website |
| Feb. 24, 2012 - Feb. 26, 2012 |
R.V. & Camper Show Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0052 Motor homes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, pop-ups, campers, sports trailers plus camping supplies, resorts and related booths of interest on display. Visit Our Website Admission: Admission Charged |
| Feb. 25, 2012 - Feb. 25, 2012 |
Polar Plunge Main Beach at Carlyle Lake | Carlyle, IL 62231 | (618)654-6680 Head over to Carlyle Lake and watch participants jump into the icy waters of Carlyle in the middle of winter. If you're brave, you can take the plunge yourself. Admission: Free to watch, $75 to take the Plunge! |
| Feb. 25, 2012 - Feb. 25, 2012 |
Met at the Hett: Ernani The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 Be part of a worldwide audience from a "better than front row seat" for the New York's Metropolitan Opera Emmy award-winning "Live in HD" series of high-definition simulcast transmissions to over a million viewers in 35 countries. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Visit Our Website Admission: Adult $18 Senior $15 Student/Child $10 |
| Feb. 28, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2012 |
Performance Series: Aquila Theatre Company & Macbeth The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 Aquila returns to the Hett with another fascinating and challenging reinterpretation of classical drama. This time, they put their bold stamp on Shakespeare's brutal tale of murderous ambition. Aquila is the professional company in residence at the New York University Center for Ancient Studies. Visit Our Website Admission: $15 Adult $12 Senior $5 Student/Child |
| Mar. 1, 2012 - Mar. 4, 2012 |
Brass Rail Players Present You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Lindenwood University Premier Center for the Arts | 2600 West Main Street | Belleville, IL 62226 | (618)767-6016 Revised from Clark Gesners 1967 version, this 1999 Broadway smash takes a fresh approach to the Peanuts Gang. Charles Schulz beloved Charlie, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Sally and Snoopy characters embody childhood, with totally reworked musical arrangements. Admission: Adults $12, Seniors/Students/Military $10, Children $6 |
| Mar. 2, 2012 - Mar. 4, 2012 |
Metro East Home Improvement Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0052 There are over 200 booths displaying new ideas and products seminars, cooking show, home improvement booths and displays. Visit Our Website Admission: Admission Charged |
| Mar. 3, 2012 - Mar. 4, 2012 |
Psychic Fair Gateway Center | 1 Gateway Drive | Collinsville, IL 62234 | (800)289-2388 Visit Our Website Admission: Admssion Charged |
| Mar. 3, 2012 - Mar. 4, 2012 |
Home, Community & Ag Expo 416 East Oglesby | Salem, IL 62881 | (618)548-3010 Many vendors display their products and services for a two-day expo. Admission: $2 |
| Mar. 3, 2012 - Mar. 4, 2012 |
TABC Spring Craft Fair Triad High School | 703 East US Route 40 | Troy, IL 62294 | (618)887-4483 250 Booth Craft Show - all booths are on the main level of the school which includes 2 gyms, the lobby and the hallways. They will be filled with artisans selling their quality handmade crafts. The booster club will also be serving a full menu of breakfast and lunch items along with a bake sale. Admission: Free Admission |
| Mar. 4, 2012 - Mar. 4, 2012 |
Honky Tonk Angels Wabash Valley College | 2200 College Drive | Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 | (618)2634999 The Honky Tonk Angels is a raucous and entertaining juke-box musical about three women who step onto a bus with the destination: Nashville, Tennessee. Theyve left their troubles behind for one thing: a dream that is a pursuit of their passion for singing country music. With ambition, sweet harmonies, and a newly discovered friendship, Nashvilles fresh voices will travel an unexpected paradise road. Hear the classic tunes of Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn as they were meant to be sung. Chalked full of hits, the crowd-pleasing revue includes: Coal Miners Daughter, 9 to 5, Fancy, Stand by Your Man, Ode to Billy Joe and, of course, Honky Tonk Angels. Follow the adventures of three gals with a little sass and a whole lot of heart as they pursue their music city dreams. The show is produced on tour by Springer Theatricals, the national touring unit of the official State Theatre of Georgia, the Springer Theatre, located in Columbus. For the Brubeck Arts Center audiences, Springer Theatricals has previously staged outstanding productions of A Tuna Christmas, The Taffetas, Route 66 and A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. Show starts at 2:00 p.m. |
| Mar. 7, 2012 - Mar. 7, 2012 |
Met at the Hett: Manon The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 Be part of a worldwide audience from a "better than front row seat" for the New York's Metropolitan Opera Emmy award-winning "Live in HD" series of high-definition simulcast transmissions to over a million viewers in 35 countries. Anna Netrebko's dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly's new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met's Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium. Visit Our Website Admission: $18 Adult $15 Senior $10 Student/Child |
| Mar. 8, 2012 - Mar. 8, 2012 |
Family Series: ScrapArtsMusic The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 ScrapArtsMusic delivers intricate rhythms with athletic choreography on percussion instruments made from industrial scrap. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 9, 2012 - Mar. 10, 2012 |
Friends of Lovejoy Library Antiques Show & Sale Southern Illinois University | Student Fitness Center, 636 Hairpin Drive | Edwardsville, IL 62026 | (618)650-2730 41st Antique Show; 50+ quality dealers and free certified appraisals with paid admission. Admission: $10 |
| Mar. 10, 2012 - Mar. 10, 2012 |
Leather Crafting Candid Gifts | 18 East Main St. | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)310-1613 Join us for a fun filled afternoon of leather crafting. Each child will get to make and keep a leather bracelet, pouch and leather key fob. This class will demonstrate basic leather tooling and lacing. |
| Mar. 10, 2012 - Mar. 10, 2012 |
Gangs and Gangsters of Southern Illinois Glen Carbon Heritage Museum | 124 School St. | Glen Carbon, IL 62034 | (618)288-7271 Speaker Series-Host Bill Nunes 9noted author of area history). |
| Mar. 10, 2012 - Mar. 10, 2012 |
36th Annual Quilt Show Tilden Presbyterian Church | 721 Butler Street | Tilden, IL 62292 | (618)587-5541 The Quilt Show will also a salad bar, baked good, bazaar and more! Admission: $7 Admission |
| Mar. 10, 2012 - Mar. 11, 2012 |
Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)230-0052 Hunting and trade show by the Midwest's largest firearms and knife dealer. Buy, sell and trade the latest guns, knives, plus collectibles, accessories, coins, scopes, ammo, FOID cards processed. Visit Our Website Admission: $5 Admission |
| Mar. 15, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012 |
Blame it on the Movies! Wabash Valley College | Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 | (618)263-4999 ext. 3480 The sound of movies is saluted in this cheerful musical cavalcade of wonderful songs and themes from the worlds favorite films. Fresh and fast-paced, Blame It On The Movies! is a nostalgic treat that covers more ground than your average Friday night at the karaoke bar, featuring unforgettable tunes from The Wizard Of Oz, Meet Me In St. Louis, The Pink Panther, Rocky, Psycho, Jaws, Gone With The Wind, Goldfinger, The Color Purple, Footloose and countless others, in a fun-filled homage to movie musicals, screwball comedies, shoot-em-up westerns, sizzling screen romances, thrillers, action-adventure flicks, historical epics and auteurs alike. Its the perfect celebration of the silver screen onstage, live and in person and a great way to get some of those movie buffs back into the theatre. So serve up the popcorn, sit back and enjoy! Act I is a tribute to the forties, the war years, foreign films and Fox films of love. Act II is a tribute to the songs from Saturday matinees, Oscar losers and Hollywood film scores. This musical production will involve an ensemble of vocalists accompanied by a pit band directed by Alison Dudley. Thursday - Saturday 7:00 Sunday - 2:00 |
| Mar. 17, 2012 - Mar. 17, 2012 |
Performance Series: BPO Youth Orchestra The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 1867, the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra is the nation's second oldest, continuously operated symphony orchestra. Under the direction of Robert Charles Howard, the BPO is a historic part of Southern Illinois and a cultural gem. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 17, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012 |
Belleville Flea Market Belle Clair Fairgrounds and Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0052 There are over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles and merchandise old and new. Indoor/Outdoor year-round! Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission |
| Mar. 17, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012 |
Illinois Archaelogical Society Gateway Center | 1 Gateway Drive | Collinsville, IL 62234 | (800)289-2388 This event features artifacts such as arrowheads, axes and pottery both historical and prehistorical on more than 400 exhibit tables. About 1/3 of items displayed will be available for purchase including Native American Artwork, cast replicas and books. Visit Our Website Admission: $3 - $5 Admission |
| Mar. 17, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012 |
American Indian and Ethnographic Show Gateway Center | 1 Gateway Drive | Collinsville, IL 62234 | (800)289-2388 Historical artifacts on display. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission |
| Mar. 19, 2012 - Mar. 19, 2012 |
Performance Series: Saint Louis Symphony Mondays The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 Our partnership with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra continues. Symphony Monday features Symphony members in smaller, chamber ensembles. The Hett's exceptional acoustics provide an exquisite chamber music experience. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
| Mar. 22, 2012 - Mar. 22, 2012 |
Performance Series: Soweto Gospel Choir The Hett | 701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254 | (618)537-6863 The two-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir embodies the evocative sounds of South Africa like no other group and brings it to life - full of vibrant color, rhythm and rich harmony. The choir has sold out concerts all over the world and performed with U2, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder Visit Our Website Admission: $20 Adult $15 Senior $5 Student/Child |
| Mar. 23, 2012 - Mar. 25, 2012 |
International Gem & Jewelry Show Gateway Center | 1 Gateway Drive | Collinsville, IL 62234 | (800)289-2388 Marketplace wold of gems, beads and jewelry. Largest selection at the lowest prices! There is something for everyone. Visit Our Website Admission: $8 Admission |
| Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 24, 2012 |
Springtime Walk in Belleville - All American City Union United Methodist Church | 721 East Main St. | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)236-9521 Join the Illinois Trekkers Walking Club through Belleville's Historic Districts and award winning downtown streetscapes, city parks and more. Admission: $3 |
| Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 24, 2012 |
Cookie Party! Tuto or Sports Aprons and Cookie Decorating Candid Gifts | 18 East Main St. | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)310-1613 Bring your little chef in for a real treat! Join us for an afternoon of cookie decorating and apron embellishment. Nancy Schulte of Delizioso will be on hand demonstrating and aiding the children in cookie decorating techniques. Earlene Wolff of Fleur Design Creations will be helping each child chose and apply their own custom embellishments to their aprons. Candid Gifts staff will be helping ensure that every child has a wonderful time. Children will leave with their own customs embellished monogrammed apron, colored paper chef hat and 4 decorated cookies. Reservations Required Admission: Fee |
| Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 25, 2012 |
Easter Egg-Citement Eckert's Country Store & Farm | 951 South Green Mount Road | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0513 x3 Fill your basket with fun at the Annual Egg Hunt. Enjoy the baby chicks & bunnies, face painting, Easter Bunny, planting a seed and getting a yummy Easter treat! The huge Easter Egg Hunts take place on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 25, 2012 |
Breakfast with the Bunny Eckert's Country Store &Farms | 951 S. Green Mount Rd. | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0513 x3 Join the Bunny for breakfast at the Country Restaurant for a hearty country meal to start this fun-filled day! Reservations are recommended. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 25, 2012 |
Craft Show Holiday Concord Floor | 1300 South West | Olney, IL 62450 | (618)292-5664 There will be wood crafts, scented jellies, spices, jewelry, quilter, knitting, Signature Home Style, wooden flowers, Tupperware and much, much more! |
| Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 26, 2012 |
Country Treasures Craft Show Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0052 Handcrafted furniture, garden décor, florals, jewelry, wearable art, gourmet foods, candles and more! Visit Our Website Admission: $3 Admission |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
Breakfast with the Bunny Eckert's Country Store &Farms | 951 S. Green Mount Rd. | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0513 x3 Join the Bunny for breakfast at the Country Restaurant for a hearty country meal to start this fun-filled day! Reservations are recommended. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
Easter Egg-Citement Eckert's Country Store & Farm | 951 South Green Mount Road | Belleville, IL 62220 | (618)233-0513 x3 Fill your basket with fun at the Annual Egg Hunt. Enjoy the baby chicks & bunnies, face painting, Easter Bunny, planting a seed and getting a yummy Easter treat! The huge Easter Egg Hunts take place on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
An Evening with Chonda Price Kaskaskia College Jane Knight Auditorium | 27210 College Rd. | Centralia, IL 62881 | (618)545-3223 Armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and a laser sharp wit, Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a decade. An in-demand stand-up comic, television hostess and author, Pierce has parlayed her gift for storytelling into a multi-faceted career. A frequent guest on the famed Grand Ole Opry and host of the Inspirational Country Music and Christian Music Hall of Fame Awards, Pierce mixes music and comedy into a frothy blend that always leaves audiences laughing hysterically. No wonder she is known as "The Queen of Clean Comedy." |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
Bond County Historical Society Quilt Show Greenville Free Methodist Church | 1367 East State Route 140 | Greenville, IL 62243 | (618)326-7343 Quilt show, demonstrations, vendors, quilt block contest. Visit Our Website Admission: $3 Admission |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
Breakfast with the Bunny! Main Street & Railway | Mascoutah, IL 62258 | (618)566-2244 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and egg gathering. Visit Our Website Admission: $5 |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
Eggstravaganza Oakdale, IL Bring the whole family for games, prizes, Easter Egg Factory tours, crafts, kiddie train, rides, food and the huge 20 acre Easter Egg Hunt! |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2012 |
American Girl Fashion Show Regency Conference Center | 400 Regency Park Drive | O'Fallon, IL 62269 | (618)624-0139 The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled afternoon for girls and their families, friends, and favorite dolls! Celebrate being a girl, both yesterday and today through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture and girls' individual styles. Fashion Show Models wanted. Proceeds benefit Arts & Parks Foundation. Visit Our Website |
| Mar. 31, 2012 - Apr. 1, 2012 |
Baby Bonanza Rainbow Ranch | 9906 State Route 15 | Nashville, IL 62263 | (618)424-7979 There's a baby boom at Rainbow Ranch, so Farmer All needs your children's help feeding and cuddling the lambs, kids, bunnies, chicks and more. Visit Our Website |
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