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Visitors Guide for Events
November 2012
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois |
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We regularly update this calendar to provide you with up to
date information on a variety of events that take place in
the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area. Changes
are made when we gather more information or when we learn of
an event. If you know of an event that you would like to see
posted contact the webmaster. We
hope you enjoy the events you choose to attend. |
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PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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October 1 - November 17, 2012
Tuesday - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Interpretive Center, Collinsville Road
The photographs entered for the North American
Indian Photography Contest will be displayed. The contest, sponsored by the
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Cahokia Mounds Museum Society, is
open to both amateurs and professionals and seeks photographs that transcend
simple snapshots and evoke the spirit of the North American Indian: people,
character, events, objects, symbols, environment, past or present culture,
and soul.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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RAPTOR AWARENESS DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
2 pm, no admittance after show begins
Collinsville Road
The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis brings live birds of prey and
teaches about habitats, differences and similarities between eagles,
hawks, owls, falcons, buzzards, and others. Features a live flight
over the heads of the audience.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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ANNUAL INDIAN
MARKET DAYS
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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November 23 - November 25, 2012
Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm
Collinsville Road
Vendors and American Indian artists will have
jewelry, paintings, crafts, clothing, weavings, carvings, baskets,
pottery, sculpture and more for sale.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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Probable Events
Dates, times, and
other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get
updated information. |
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WINE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
Noon - 4 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
A
day of wine is so divine – especially if you’re enjoying a glass at Pere
Marquette Lodge! Come join us for a full afternoon of wine tasting.
Sample wines from around the world and shop our
many vendor booths for unique items you won't find anywhere else. Check out
some of the fun wine-related products.
The
Wine Tasting Pass is $10 per person. Admission to shop the vendors is free
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338 |
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CRAFT FAIR
Edwardsville, IL |
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November 12 - November 13, 2011
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Edwardsville High School, Center Grove Road off of Hwy. 157 or Hwy.
159
Come
join us Veteran's Day weekend for the annual Edwardsville Band
Booster Craft Fair! While you're here, plan to do some Christmas
shopping. There are over 250 booths featuring quality handcrafted
items, handcrafted gifts, and specialty items to choose. Visit the
bake sale that’s full of homemade goods for a quick snack or a take
home treat. A full lunch is also available. There are great door
prizes and free parking. No strollers please.
$2
admission
For more information call 618-655-6097 |
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LECTURE
Elsah, IL |
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
7:30 pm
Farley’s Music Hall, 37 Mill Street
The
last of a number of formal debates of the Illinois senatorial
election of 1858 between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln took
place in Alton. Dr. John M. Glen, formerly on the faculty of
Principia College and presently Professor of History at St. Louis
Community College at Wildwood will speak on this Alton debate. Glen
has written and lectured extensively on Lincoln and the Civil War.
Parking is available and refreshments will be served.
Free
For more information call
618-374-1518
or visit
http://www.historicelsah.org for more information. |
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ART EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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November 18 - January 8, 2011
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
“Four by 13”: Thirteen Squared is a group of 13
award-winning women artists whose mission is to generate funds for
the benefit of local arts organizations. The collaborative has been
together for six years creating original theme art exhibits at
different venues. This year the Jacoby Arts Center has been chosen
by the collective and 100% of sales from the Four by 13 exhibit
benefits the gallery at the Jacoby Arts Center. Participating
Artists are Cynthia Berg, Elizabeth Concannon, Susan Dietz-Schmidt,
M.J. Goerke, Jane Isenberg, Ellen Klamon, Ruth Kolker, Nancy Kurten,
Emily Long, Marceline Saphian, Ida Steinberg, Harriet Thomas and Kay
Wood.
The Holiday Art Show!: Featuring functional artwork
and artisan wares.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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CHRISTMAS
WONDERLAND
Alton, IL |
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November 25 - December 25, 2011
Monday - Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Rock Springs Park on College Avenue
Drive through Rock Springs Park to see more 2.5 million lights adorning
trees and lighting displays throughout the park. Visitors are sure to be
captivated by the holiday spirit.
Admission is $7 for cars and small vans or
$1 per person for vehicles holding 10 or more persons.
For more information call 1-800-ALTON-IL or 618-465-6676 |
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GREAT RIVER ROAD RUN
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Registration begins at 8 am
Eagles Lodge, 426 E. Broadway
Annual race starts in downtown Alton and goes down the Great River Road
and back. Awards will be given, T-shirts to all who enter, plus post
race refreshments.
Registration fee.
For more information call 618-259-2261 or visit
www.altonroadrunners.org |
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ANNUAL GREEN GIFT BAZAAR
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
10 am - 4 pm
Riverbender.com Community Center, 200 W. Third Street
The Annual Green Gift Bazaar is a unique and Earth friendly event
that offers local, environmentally friendly gifts and products for
holiday wish-lists or for home use. Kids can make a free take-home
Holiday Nature Craft. Live holiday music and organic snacks and
drinks provided.
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802 |
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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