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March 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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ARLA
ENCAMPMENT
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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March 15 - March 18, 2012
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
Annual American Long Rifle Association encampment whose members
portray the long hunter era of 1750-1790.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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SPRING ART SHOW
Maeystown, IL |
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March 17 - 18, 2012
11 am - 4 pm
This
show features works of area artists which are displayed at the
Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill and the ballroom of the
Corner George Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Free
For
more information call
618-458-6660 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, March 23, 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. Held on the
third Friday during November because of the holidays.
Free
For
more information visit
http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com |
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COLONIAL
TRADE FAIRE
&
MUSKET FROLIC
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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March 31 - April 1, 2012
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
This Juried Living History event depicts the
Illinois Country during the period between 1750-1790. This event
includes musket and rifle shooting matches, colonial games, and
military demonstrations.
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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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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FETE
DU BON
VIEUX TEMPS
Cahokia, IL |
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
2 pm - 5 pm
Colonial Cahokia State Historic Sites complex
The "Festival of the Good Old Days," this colonial Mardi Gras celebration features music, historic
tours, activities, and demonstrations at the Cahokia Courthouse,
Jarrot Mansion, the Martin-Boismenue House, and the Holy Family
Log Church. An evening ball is held at the Knights of Columbus
Hall.
Free, $10 to attend the ball
For
more information call 618-332-1782
or visit www.jarrotmansion.org |
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QUILT SHOW
Swansea, IL |
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Grand Manor, 58 Frank Scott Parkway East
This
quilt show features displays of quilts by various local quilters.
Entertainment provided by pianist Andrew Eicholz.
Free
For
more information
email grandmanor@mchsi.com. |
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BLUEGRASS CONCERT
Belleville, IL |
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Friday, March 25, 2011
7 pm
SWIC Theater
This
annual show is the longest running college Bluegrass show in the
nation and features National “open” Fiddle Champion George Portz
and Friends of Bluegrass with an opening act that features
“Charlie & The Girls.”
Tickets sold only in advance by calling 235-2700 Ext. 205. Sorry
no tickets sold at the door.
For
more information call 618-235-2700
Ext. 205 |
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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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March 31 - April 15, 2011
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
High School Student Show: This two-week
exhibition highlights the artwork of SWIC area high school students.
Featured students hail from a variety of high schools, including
Althoff Catholic High School, Belleville Township High School East,
Belleville Township High School West, Carbondale High School,
Columbia High School, Cobden High School, Dupo, Gibault, Lebanon,
Marion High School, Mascoutah, O'Fallon, and Triad High School..
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.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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