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December 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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ANNUAL HOLIDAY
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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December 1 -
December 2, 2012
Saturday:
11 am - dusk
Sunday 10 am - 5
pm
Kick-off the Christmas season by welcoming Mr. & Mrs. Santa
Claus, listening to Christmas carolers, lighting the city's
Christmas tree, late shopping, and enjoying a live nativity scene. The parade on
Saturday starts at 11 am. On Saturday the
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site will be serving
old-fashioned French doughnuts.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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FRENCH
CHRISTMAS
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
1 pm - 6 pm
Felix
Vallé
House State Historic Site
This annual celebration highlights the music, customs, and
decorations of an early French Colonial Christmas celebration
known as "Le Reveillon." Costumed guides will explain
the early 1800's customs and the dining room will be filled with
traditional foods. Refreshments and period music will be
provided.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7102 |
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OLD-FASHIONED
GERMAN CHRISTMAS
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday,
December 2, 2012
11 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
Celebrate Weihnachts Fest with carol singing in
both German and English, concerts, St. Nickolaus, B&B tours,
tree lighting, traditional German food and shopping.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, December 21, 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 December because of the holidays.
Free
For
more information visit
http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com |
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LA GUIANNEE
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Ste. Genevieve's Historic District
The
old tradition of La Guiannée still survives in Sainte Genevieve.
This ancient tradition, analogous to the English custom of
Wassailing that harkens back to Europe's Middle Ages, is
celebrated by descendants of those French settlers. Dressed in
bizarre and somewhat archaic costumes, the revelers wander from
place to place singing a beggars song for favors. You can see
and participate with these singers and musicians as they
celebrate this 250 year old tradition each New Year's Eve in the
streets, cafes and pubs of old Ste. Genevieve's Historic
District.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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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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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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October 20 - December 16, 2009
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
Featured a works by recent SWIC art alumnae Lebecca Peterson and
Meredith Foster is shown with digital prints by master artist
Frank Roth.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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CHRISTMAS ON
THE RIVER
Chester, IL |
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December 2 - December 4, 2011
Chester's annual Christmas
celebration's activities include a
house tour, open houses at historical sites, a arts and craft fair
at the Courthouse, a quilt show, a parade, and other activities
throughout the community. Plenty of food and refreshments will be
available.
Free
For more information call 618-826-5114
or visit www.chesterill.com
for a complete schedule. |
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CHRISTMAS
ART SHOW & SALE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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December 3 -
December 4, 2011
Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Patke Room, 255 Market Street
The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild sponsors this art show featuring
area artists showing and selling their work. Cookies and Spiced
Apple Cider are served throughout the weekend. A painting is
raffled each year and there is a silent auction with the
proceeds used to fund an art scholarship for a graduating
senior. A Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Saturday
evening, December 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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CHRISTMAS IN KIMMSWICK
Kimmswick, MO |
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December 3 - December 5, 2011
Friday: 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in
Kimmswick. The shops will be decked out in their holiday splendor,
carolers will be strolling the streets, and horse drawn carriage
rides will carry you back to a time gone by. With over 25 unique
shops, Kimmswick will make your holiday shopping easy and stress
free.
Free
For
more information call 636-464-6464 |
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WEIHNACHTS FESTIVAL
Millstadt, IL |
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
10 am - 6 pm
St. James Parish Hall, 405 W. Madison Street
Celebrate a German Christmas with an arts &
crafts fair, favorite German foods, a holiday Cookie Walk, and
German folk music. St. Nicholas arrives in the parade at noon.
Free
For more information call 618-476-1812 |
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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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