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March 2008
Calendar of Events
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
ART EXHIBIT
Alton, IL
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February 28 - April 13, 2008
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
Works on Paper: The Jacoby Arts Center is hosting a gallery full
of Works on Paper that features the work of Judith M. Felch, Bob Huber,
Michael Kathriner, Dennis Ringering, James Stice, and Joanne
Stremsterfer.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222
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ART EXHIBIT
Edwardsville, IL
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February 29 - March 29, 2008
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Main Street Art Gallery, 237/239 N. Main Street
The Main Street Art Gallery will be hosting "Recent Works" with
works by Jessica Erickson, Eric J. Hoefer, Judith
McLaughlin, Kitty Mollman, Dennis Ringering, Nate Salvin, Marc Sova, and
Leia Zumbro.
Free
For more information call 618-655-9999
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QUILT SHOW
Bethalto, IL
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Saturday, March 8, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School, 910 Second Street
The Heartland Quilt Guild presents "Quilting
with My Friends" which features members' quilts, vendors,
demonstrations, door prizes and a craft table. A light lunch will be
available. Attendees will have a chance to win a hand-quilted quilt.
Admission is $4 for adults; children 12 and under
are free.
For more information call 618-377-7719
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SPRING EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
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Sunday,
March 23, 2008
Arrive by 6:45 am
Collinsville Road
Observe the spring equinox sunrise and learn of the discovery, form and
function of an ancient post circle called Woodhenge that was used as a
solar calendar by the Cahokians. No ceremony or ritual is presented.
Woodhenge is located 1/2 mile west of Monks Mound and the main entrance to
the site.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
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WAGON WHEEL SPRING QUILTING RETREAT
Elsah
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March 26 - March 28,
2008
Make a Wagon Wheel quilt using no "Y"
seams, under the instruction of Barb Marfell. Quilting expert Halley
Bone will present a program on "The History of Crazy Quilts and
Victorian Fabrics." In addition, this quilt retreat includes two
nights at one of Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My
Just Desserts, a house tour and walking tour of the village.
For more information call 618-462-5881
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SIUE
ANTIQUES
SHOW AND SALE
Edwardsville, IL
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March 29 -
March 30, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
SIUE Vadalabene Center
This annual event features sixty antique dealers who will display and
sell furniture, china glass, dolls, jewelry, silver, primitives, pottery,
tools, quilts, and porcelain.
$6, children under 13 are free
For more information call 618-650-2730
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FEBRUARY
2008
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APRIL
2008
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of charge
for events that are of interest to visitors to
the area. To have your event listed here contact the webmaster.
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event to cover more details for Non-Profit Community Organizations.
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