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September
2010
Calendar of Events
for the
French Colonial Country
of the Central Mississippi River Valley
including Ste. Genevieve &
Jefferson Counties in Missouri
& Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
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.
ART EXHIBITS
Belleville, IL |
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Through September 24, 2010
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
On
exhibit: Brooke White’s photographs that deal with the ways that
landscapes and places are created and altered by travel,
tourism, and agriculture. The paintings of East St. Louis
painter A.L. White. “Ubjects III” takes ubjects, or unique and
unusual objects, local people have brought from their homes, and
examines the history and stories behind them.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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KASKASKIA CHURCH
PICNIC
Kaskaskia, IL |
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
10 am - 7 pm
Church of the
Immaculate Conception
Attractions include Bingo, Tractor and Truck Pull, children’s
games, and the usual picnic attractions. The prizes for the wonderful raffle
to be announced.
The celebration also features live music, food
and other refreshments, and the Church of the
Immaculate Conception will be open for tours.
Free
For
more information call 618-826-2667 |
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IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION PICNIC
Columbia, IL |
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Monday, September 6, 2010
11 am - 10 pm
117 E. Madison
Chicken dinners at 11 am, food and drink, craft booths, games, and bingo.
Free
For
more information call 618-281-5105 |
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POPEYE'S
PICNIC
Chester, IL |
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September
10 - September 13, 2010
The annual Popeye's Picnic is always held the
first weekend following Labor Day. As always the event starts on Friday
afternoon and features plenty of food, music, dancing, sporting
events and other contests. A parade is held on Saturday morning and
a sizeable fireworks display is the finale on Sunday evening. The
event is centered around the downtown area of Chester, but
activities are held throughout the town.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For
more information visit www.popeyepicnic.com |
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JARROT
MANSION
OPEN HOUSE
Cahokia, IL |
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Saturday,
September 11, 2010
1 pm - 4 pm
Jarrot
Mansion, 124 E. 1st Street
The public is invited to this rare opportunity to see the interior
of the Jarrot Mansion, Illinois' oldest brick building, which has
been undergoing renovation.
Free
For
more information call 618-332-1782 |
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CANNON
SCHOOL
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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September
11 - September 12, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
An instructional course for historical artillerymen. A certificate
of safety will be issued to participants who pass the course. There
will be a live firing competition.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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STE. GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
PICNIC
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Knights of Columbus Hall,
6th & Market Streets
11 am - 6:30 pm
Attractions include chicken and roast beef
dinners, sandwiches, a Quilt Bingo, Quilt Auction, children’s
games, live music, and the usual picnic attractions. The prizes for the wonderful raffle
to be announced.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 573-883-2731 |
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OLD
TIME
MUSIC FETE
Cahokia, IL |
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
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 |
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APPLE FESTIVAL
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Sunday,
September 19, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Creole House
This
festival sponsored by the Prairie du Rocher Chamber of Commerce
features Apple Butter making, an Apple Pie Baking Contest, a Quilt
Drawing, a petting zoo, and a refreshment stand with homemade Apple
Butter and other apple treats of all kinds for sale. The
Randolph County Historical Society will be on hand to conduct guided
tours of the Creole House, a 19th century home with French American
transitional architecture that is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Free
For
more information call 618-284-3319 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, September 24, 2010
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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OKTOBERFEST
Belleville, IL |
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September 24 - September 25, 2010
11 am - 11 pm
Downtown Belleville
Belleville celebrates it German heritage by hosting its annual
Oktoberfest which includes tapping of the "Golden Keg" on
Friday, carnival rides, a Kid’s Korner, a Poker Run on Saturday,
a raffle, live music in the evenings, and plenty of food, beer,
and other refreshments.
Free
For
more information call
618-398-8560
or visit www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com |
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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ellis Grove, IL |
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September
25 - September 26, 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 |
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ARTIST
WORKSHOP
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
The
Ste. Genevieve Art Guild kicks off its Plein Air Event with a
workshop featuring an artist to be announced.
Fee
Click here for additional
information |
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PLEIN
AIR EVENT
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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September 30 - October 10, 2010
Following the European tradition of capturing the
atmosphere of the outdoors, artists are invited to join the realms
of the famous regionalist artists of the 1930's by painting
outdoors in scenic Ste. Genevieve with an opportunity to display
and sell their work on the streets of Ste. Genevieve Saturday and
Sunday, October 10th & 11th during the Autumn Daze Art /
Artisan / Fine Craft event. Two
pieces of work produced during the week will be juried on Saturday
with monetary prizes being awarded at Noon.
Fee for participating artists
Click here for additional
information |
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organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have your
event listed here contact the webmaster.
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