Musical Events
in the Middle Mississippi river Valley

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YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTATION
Godfrey, IL
  Saturday, April 17, 2010
8 pm
Alton High School Auditorium, 4200 Humbert Road
Support the Riverbend area's terrific young artists as they join the Alton Symphony Orchestra to showcase their talents.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors & $5 for students.
For more information call 618-468-4782 or visit www.altonsymphony.org
MUSIC ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO
  May - September, 2010
Downtown Historic District, 100 & 200 blocks of North Main Street
Join the fun every third Wednesday for food, drink & live music. It’s a party! Musical acts include Butch Wax & the Hollywoods in May, Serapis in June, Hillbilly Authority in July, Rogers, Nienhaus & Crawford in August, and The Arbogast Band in September.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
St. Charles, MO
  May - August, 2010
Begins at around 5 pm
Historic Downtown St. Charles District
North Main Street is closed off for the evening for this fourth Saturday of the month event. Around a dozen restaurants on N. Main Street place tables outside on the sidewalk so diners can enjoy eating outdoors as well as listening to the live music. The art galleries and specialty will remain open offering patrons a chance to browse while waiting for a table or walking off dinner.
Free
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
FREE CONCERTS
Alton, IL
  May 27 - August 1, 2010
Every Thursday and Sunday at 8 pm
The locals in Alton seldom miss a beat at these weekly summer concerts held every Thursday evening in Riverview Park and every Sunday in Haskell Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
STATE STREET
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jerseyville, IL
  June 11 - June 12, 2010
Friday: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 3 pm - 11 pm

Downtown Jerseyville
This annual street festival in downtown Jerseyville features bands from different music genres, food, and beverages. For the kids there are interactive activities and prizes.
Admission is $1
For more information call 618-639-5222
POPS & JAZZ
FUND RAISER

Godfrey, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010

7 pm
Lewis & Clark Community College, The Commons
5800 Godfrey Road (US-67)
Don't miss this evening of entertainment from the Alton Symphony Orchestra that will again include renowned guest artists, a silent auction and other special events. An evening promising fun and entertainment for all.
Tickets: $20 for adults, $5 for 18 and under
For more information call 618-467-2326 or visit www.altonsymphony.org
FREE CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010

Every Friday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsors concerts at the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park featuring a different band every weekend.
Free
For more information call 618-692-7538
STATE STREET
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jerseyville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010

Friday: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 1 pm - 11 pm

Downtown Jerseyville
This annual street festival in downtown Jerseyville features bands from different music genres, food, and beverages. For the kids there are interactive activities and prizes.
Free
For more information call 618-639-5222

O'FALLON JAMMIN'
Augusta, MO
  June - August, 2010
Every Tuesday: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Civic Park Bandstand, Civic Park Drive
O'Fallon Jammin' is a weekly summer concert series that features regional bands playing pop, rock, and country. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for lawn seating in the natural amphitheatre. Vendors will have food and beverages at reasonable prices.
Free
For more information call 636- 379-5614
 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us
FREE CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June - August, 2010

Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts at the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville Municipal Band.
Free
For more information call 618-692-7538

THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2010

Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops, evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
F
or more information visit  www.gatewaydulcimer.org
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

7 pm - 10:30 pm
Frontier Park
Bluegrass is the focus of an evening under the stars in Frontier Park on the banks of the Missouri River. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
LEWIS AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

10 am - 4 pm
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
This annual music event features musicians playing fiddles, dulcimers, and flutes. This Music and Dance Festival features early American, French, Spanish and Native American music traditional music in venues both in and outdoors.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811
OLD TIME
MUSIC FETE

Cahokia, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

12 pm - 5 pm

Cahokia Courthouse
, 107 Elm Street

An outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians get together to jam with each other and play for the public. Traditional bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, old time river, and "ho-down" music. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the porch of the 1740 Cahokia Courthouse) for the enjoyment of all.  Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's plenty of shade.
Free
For more information call 618-332-1782

ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ellis Grove, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

11 am - 6 pm
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
4372 Park Road
A weekend featuring the sounds of Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, and Irish music.  There will also be craft shows and food vendors. Sponsored by the Illinois Historic Preservation Society.
Parking is $10 per vehicle
For more information call 618-632-1384
For more information on camping 618-859-3741
"CAROLS WITH
THE BELLS"

Bethalto, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2010

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.
Admission
For more information call 618-465-2315
  or visit www.grcs-sing.org
CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW
Ste. Genevieve, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2010

7 pm

Flying Princess Productions presents "A Christmas Variety Show" in a show that features all local talent ranging from opera to rock-n-roll. There will be a 50/50 raffle at intermission. Most proceeds to benefit the Ste. Genevieve Reading Express program..
$10, children under 5 are free.
For more visit www.flyingprincessproductions.com
CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
St. Charles, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2010

6 pm - 8 pm
First Missouri Capitol State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street
"Papa and Jackie Wright" with  will narrate and perform "The History of Christmas Music" in this candlelight concert . This warm holiday show with marimbas, drums, and various instruments will leave you with the holiday spirit. Lit entirely by candles, the concert is held in the legislative chambers.
$6. Reservations are needed
For more information call 636-940-3322
     
   

 

 
 
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