PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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October 20 - December 14, 2008
Wednesday. - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
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 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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CHRISTMAS
WONDERLAND
Alton, IL |
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November 28 - December 27, 2008
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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SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL
Godfrey, IL |
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Friday, December 5, 2008
6 pm - 8 pm
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Visit beautiful Glazebrook Park as it is lit up
with lights to celebrate the season. Everyone is invited to attend this free
old-fashioned festival with carolers, hot cocoa, carriage rides, and
pictures with Santa.
Free
For more information call 618-466-1483 |
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Elsah, IL |
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Saturday,
December 6, 2008
3 pm - 6:30 pm
Activities throughout the afternoon
Christmas carols, horse drawn carriage rides, a tree lighting at dusk,
Santa Claus, bake sale, and museum open house.
House Tour from 3 pm - 5:45 pm, tickets are $15 per
person.
For more information call 618-465-6676
or visit www.elsahevents.com |
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TASTE OF CHOCOLATE
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
1 pm - 4 pm
Grafton Methodist Church Annex, 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!
Tickets are a $5.00 donation
For more information call 618-786-7000 |
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OLDE ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Alton, IL |
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December 6 - December 7, 2008
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.
HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Alton, IL
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
3 pm to 7 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 after November
7 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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ARRIVAL AT
CAMP RIVER DUBOIS
Hartford, IL |
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December 13 - December 14,
2008
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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BETHALTO SPIRIT
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WALK
Bethalto, IL |
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Sunday,
December 14, 2008
3 pm - 7:30 pm
Prairie Street & Central Street
Step back into an era of horse and carriages, gas
street lights, sipping wassail and enjoying festive treats. Take in the
sights and sounds of this little Christmas Village decorated in the holiday
spirit with the sounds of hand bells and carolers floating in the evening
air.
Free
For more information call 618-377-0767 |
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WINTER
EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday,
December 21, 2008
Arrive by 7 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 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during December, 2008
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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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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"CAROLS WITH
THE BELLS"
Bethalto, IL |
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
7:30 pm
Cornerstone Church, 196 Moreland Road
Take time from the holiday bustle to enjoy the
beautiful voices of the Great Rivers Choral Society and the delightful sounds of
the Hand Bell Choir of Upper Alton Christian Ringers as together they raise the
spirit of this heavenly season with bells and song.
Advance sale tickets are $9 and $7 (for seniors
over 55) and $10 and $8 at the door
For more information call 618-465-2315
or visit www.grcs-sing.org |
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NATURE LECTURE
Edwardsville, IL |
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
7 pm
Watershed Nature Center, 1591 Tower Avenue
Rick Macho of Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District will help us
understand how the Conservation and Farm Bill of 2007 will impact conservation
and natural resources in Illinois.
For more information call 618-692-7578 |
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MOONLIGHT HIKE
Godfrey, IL |
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Sunday, December
23, 2007
7 pm
The Mississippi Sanctuary, 2213 S. Levis Lane
Join a trained Sierra Club volunteer and take a
leisurely moonlit hike through the Mississippi Sanctuary, a 37-acre area
of grand vistas and spectacular scenery, including waterfalls and
wildlife. After the hour long hike there will be free snacks and beverages
on the porch at Talahi Lodge.
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802
or visit illinois.sierraclub.org/piasapalisades |
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JANUARY 2009 |
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