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February 2012
Calendar of Events
for the
French Colonial Country
of the Middle Mississippi River Valley
including Ste. Genevieve &
Jefferson Counties in Missouri
& Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in 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 French Colonial Country. 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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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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January 18 - February 24, 2012
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am
- 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College
Domestic Musings from Above: Painter Brigham
Dimick and photographer Benjamin Stern portray landscapes from a
bird's eye view to reflect on family and memory.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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CHOCOLATE WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
10 am - 4 pm
Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve
Sample a luscious chocolate treat at over two dozen participating
downtown shops in the Historic District displaying red balloons. Ask for special discounts
and/or drawings. Ticket
proceeds go to support Ste Genevieve High Schools' hard working
Student Organizations: Skills USA and FCCLA.
Tickets are $5
For
more information call
1-800-373-7007 or
573-883-3078 |
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FELIX
VALLÉ
OPEN HOUSE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
12 pm - 4 pm
Felix Vallé House
This afternoon open house celebrates the birthday of Felix
Vallé,
a prominent resident of early Ste. Genevieve. Children and adults
will enjoy parlor games, entertainment, and refreshments of the
19th century.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7102 |
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FASTNACHT
Maeystown, IL |
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
5 pm - 8 pm
St. John Church
A long time German tradition, Maeystown
celebrates Fastnacht, the last day before Lent, with a German
pancake and sausage dinner and German music at St. John Church UCC.
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, February 24, 2012
6 pm - 9 pm
Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve
Several galleries in Ste. Genevieve are offering the opportunity to
view the art works of Ste. Genevieve area and regional artists with
a variety of art forms that will offer something for everyone.
Other retail businesses will also participate in the
event by being open during the same hours. Refreshments will be
served at various locations and maps are available at each location
designating which galleries and studios are open.
Free
For
more information visit
http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com |
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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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