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Visitors Guide for Events
December 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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SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL
Godfrey, IL |
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Friday, December 7, 2012
6 pm - 8 pm
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Visit beautiful Glazebrook Park as it is lit up
with lights to celebrate the season.
Get
your picture taken with Santa Claus, roast chestnuts and marshmallows on an
open fire, carriage rides and free hot cocoa and treats. In honor of the
giving season, we ask that non-perishables food items are brought for
donation to the Crisis Food Center.
Free
For more information call 618-466-1483 |
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ARRIVAL AT
CAMP RIVER DUBOIS
Hartford, IL |
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December 8 - December 9, 2012
10 am - 4 pm both days
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
Witness the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as reenactors arrive
at the mouth of the River Dubois to establish their 1803-04 Winter
Encampment. Join the members of the Corps in a military demonstration of
1803 U.S. Army Expedition. Visitors can experience camp life in early
Frontier Illinois, and watch demonstrations of period crafts and skills.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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WINTER
EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Arrive by 6:50 am
Collinsville Road
Observe the winter 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 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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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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JINGLE BELL RUN
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Registration at 7 am, Race starts at 8 am
Gordon Moore Park,
Route 140
Get
in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s 5k, 1 mile
walk, 1/2 mile kid run Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the
thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways
and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of
disability. Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your
holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells
to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 k, 1 mile walk, 1/2 mile kid run route by
yourself or with team members and celebrate the season by giving.
Entry fee
For more information
visit
www.jinglebellalton.com |
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TASTE OF CHOCOLATE
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
12 pm - 5 pm
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, 300 W. Main Street
Taste the chocolates of Grafton! Enjoy a plate of
homemade chocolate desserts donated by different businesses and
restaurants in Grafton. There will be many different goodies from which to
choose from. Recipe booklets are available for $2.50 each.
This is a great time to shop for all on your Christmas list!
Admission
For more information call 618-786-7000 |
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Elsah |
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Saturday, December 3,
2011
Activities throughout the afternoon from
3 pm through 6:30 pm
The
Village of Elsah opens its doors for the annual “Home for the
Holidays” house tour. Seven charming homes in this historic village
will be on display, festively decorated for the holiday season from
3:00 to 5:45. In addition, two bed and breakfast inns, the village’s
two churches featuring special music, the Elsah Museum, and 19th
century Farley’s Music Hall will be open for the tour. The tour will
be followed by an old fashioned caroling procession from the river
to Selma Square where the tree lighting will take place at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Alton Visitor’s Center,
at several business in Elsah, or, after 1:00 pm on the day of the
tour, at either the Village Museum or at Farley’s Music Hall.
For more information call 618-374-2821 |
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HOLIDAY CONCERT
Elsah, IL |
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
7:30 pm
Cox
Auditorium , Principia College campus
This
Holiday concert includes selected works for choir and orchestra, and
a performance of “Einstein’s Dreams” by Randall Williams, a
song-cycle based on the bestselling book by Alan Lightman.
Free
For more information call 618-374-5004 |
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OLDE ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Alton, IL |
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December 3 - December 4, 2011
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road
Over 200 crafters display their wares at this
event that benefits the instrumental music program in the Alton School
District.
Admission on Saturday $2;
Admission on Sunday $1; Children under 12 are free
For more information call 618-259-5660 |
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PRIDE, INC.
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR
Alton & Godfrey, IL |
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
2 pm to 6 pm
Beautiful local homes and gardens in Beautifully
homes are aglow in the Alton and Godfrey area and the public is invited to
view various decorating styles and Christmas collections. Optional trolley
transportation offers an opportunity to enjoy the decorations without
driving!
Tickets are $12 and are available at the Alton Visitors Center, 200 Piasa Street. Trolley transportation is
an additional $12.
For more information call 618-467-2375 |
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SIUE HOLIDAY
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Edwardsville, IL |
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December 7 - December 8, 2011
9 am - 6 pm each day
Morris University Center -
Main Floor, 1 Hairpin Drive
This
annual fair is sponsored by the Morris University Center Print and Design
Shop and features handmade crafts by local artisans and original works by
many artists around the area. Items available for purchase include many
types
of handmade goods including ceramics, wood, weaving, fiber, metal and glass,
among others. Many of these articles are suitable for holiday gifts.
Free
For more information call 618-650-2178 |
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WINTER CRAFT SHOW
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Turn your Christmas shopping into something extraordinary at Pere
Marquette’s Winter Craft Show.
Enjoy live entertainment and explore our vendor booths filled
with quality handcrafted items unique to Pere Marquette Lodge.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338 |
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BETHALTO SPIRIT
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WALK
Bethalto, IL |
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Sunday,
December 11, 2011
3 pm - 7 pm
Prairie to West Central to Oak Streets
Stroll candlelit streets, climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage and
experience the camaraderie of life in a small town Christmas
village. Take in the sights and sounds of bell choirs and strolling
musicians that add to the Victorian flair. Visit Father Christmas
and enjoy wassail, roasted chestnuts, and many other holiday treats.
There will be concerts at 3:30 pm. and 7 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-377-0767 |
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
HYMN SING
Elsah,
IL |
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
3 pm - 5 pm
Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This
event starts in the
Christian Science Church, moves across Selma Square to the
Methodist Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee
in Farley's Music Hall.
Free
For more information call 618-374-2821 |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during December 2011
8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm
and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323 |
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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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