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August 2010
August 7 - October 17 About Kites in the Barbara J. Beck Family Education Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road.  This poster exhibition from the Drachen Foundation in Seattle, Washington will give viewers an education overview of the history of the many colorful kites created around the world.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
August 7 - October 17 21st Annual Gathering of Quilts in the Beal Grand Corridor Gallery and the Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road.  The Annual Gathering of Quilts will include approximately 25 quilts representing the region's finest quilters.  Juried members of the Cedarhurst Quilters, among other regional quilters, will participate. For more information call 618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
August 14 - October 17 Under the Influence of Ducks: Mary Ann Papanek-Miller in the Main Gallery at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road.  Mary Ann Papanek-Miller is a mixed media artist working primarily with woven and layered images that evoke environmental concerns specifically with animals and regarding water access, use and ownership.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
September 2010
September 1 Cedarhurst Book Club will discuss The Accidental Masterpiece by Michael Kimmelman at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  The public is invited to bring a sack lunch and participate in this lunchtime meeting that includes discussion of a book with an art-related theme.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
September 2 Ordained in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  This is a free rock concert.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 3 Naked Turtles in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Naked Turtles is a rock band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 3 - October 14 Visiting Artist Series: Billie Brannan, at the RLC Theatre Lobby, Ina, IL.  For more information call (618) 437-5321.
September 4 Seven Inside in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Seven Inside is a rock group.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 4-5 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
September 8 Lights Out! Open Mic Night at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 9 Photoside Cafe in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Free modern rock show.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 10 Lucas Cates Band in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Lucas Cates Band is a rock n roll band from Madison, Wisconsin.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 10 Cedarhurst Craft Fair Preview Night at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Richview Road.  Every year visitors look forward to the Friday evening preview, featuring jazz, great food and beverages.  Click here for travel package information.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
September 11 LevelD in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  LevelD is a blues, rock n roll band from Southern Illinois.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 11 Grape Stomp at Genkota Winery, 301 N. 44th, 7-11 p.m.  For more information call (618) 246-9463.
September 11-12 Cedarhurst Craft Fair at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Richview Road.  The Cedarhurst Craft Fair is known for outstanding exhibitors who show, demonstrate and sell their original, quality crafts.  The festival is a major tourism event that averages 14,000 visitors annually.  Entertainment is always a draw with several bands scheduled to perform during this event.  There is also a children's area with many participatory activities offered.  Hotel packages available.  Click here for hotel package information.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
September 11-12 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
September 13 Johnny Appleseed at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 10:00 a.m.  Jefferson County Historical Society members Sid Milliner and Bob Pemberton will present a program on the "real" folk hero Jonathan Chapman and his contribution to a young America.  For grades 3-6.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
September 17 South of Seventy in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  South of Seventy is a country and bluegrass band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 17 Movie in the Park, "Monsters vs. Aliens" at Veterans Park, 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (618) 242-6890.
September 18 Alabaster Brown in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Alabaster Brown is a jam band from St. Louis.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 18 Game Day at the Library at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  There will be an American Civil War skirmish game with 25 mm miniatures, a Chill horror role playing game, and a Dungeon board game.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
September 18 Wamac Fall Festival at Wamac Park, Wabash Avenue, Centralia, 6 p.m. - midnight.  Food, entertainment, carnival, beer garden, sports competition, children's games, and live bands.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 532-1138.
September 18-19 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
September 18-19 King City Dirt Riders Hill Climb, 18998 N. Dirt Rider Road.  Climb starts at 6 p.m. on the 18th and 10 a.m. on the 19th.  Includes motorcycle and quad hill climb, youth and adult.  For more information call (618) 244-2538.
September 21 - December 15 Fall Classes in the Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Opportunities for children and adults to explore the arts are offered in classes.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
September 22 Ghost Towns of Southern Illinois at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 6:30 p.m.  Over the years a number of towns and villages have been established in Southern Illinois that later died out and disappeared.  Learn about these lost towns when Sid Milliner does this program.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
September 23 Back to School Stories at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 9:30 a.m.  Sharon Yearwood will read the stories of Kevin Henkes, featuring Lily, Wimberly, Owen and other of his characters.  For Kindergarten and First Graders.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
September 23 Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference at Holiday Inn, 222 Potomac Blvd., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Dynamic conference for volunteers and volunteer managers.  For more information call (618) 242-8266 or visit www.sivc.net.
September 23-25 Midwest LSA Expo at the Mt. Vernon Airport, 100 Aviation Drive.  The Midwest LSA Expo was created to sell LSA's, LSA ancillary equipment, and LSA related services.  The event location and airport offers many positive attributes to make this expo successful.  For more information call (618) 242-7016 or visit www.midwestlsashow.com.
September 24 The Punknecks in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  The Punknecks are an an acoustic/punk/country band from Nashville, TN.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 25 Metal Toyz in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Metal Toyz is an 80's hair metal show band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
September 25 Ironclad Art:  The Motorcycle at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Richview Road.  This event will showcase an array of bikes from vintage, to touring, to custom.  Music, concession and awards add up to a fantastic fall day.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
September 25 Walk MS at Veterans Park.  Registration is at 10:30 a.m.  Starts at 11 a.m.  Route options are 1 or 3 miles.  Walk MS is fun with an important purpose.  For more information go to www.gatewaymswalk.org or call (800) 344-4867.
September 25 Friends of the NRA Fund Raising Banquet at Holiday Inn, 222 Potomac Blvd., 5:30-9:30 p.m.  Banquet and auction to support local shooting, sports education, and gun safety.  For more information call (618) 242-1004 or (618) 315-0362.
September 25 Garden Tractor Pull at Southern Illinois Fair & Expo Grounds, Wells Bypass Road, 5 p.m.  For more information call (618) 315-4445.
September 25-26 Wine & Art Festival at the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop at Rend Lake.  Features tasting of Illinois wine, presentations by Illinois artists, and entertainment by local musicians.  Specialty foods will be available to complement the wines you will be tasting.  For more information call (618) 629-2220 or visit www.wineandartfestival.com.
September 25-26 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
September 25-26 Shrimp Festival at Lyons Fisheries, 573 Red Stripe Rd., Sandoval, all day.  Watch as prawns are uniquely harvested.  Enjoy the cajun atmosphere, cooking, music and more.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 247-8477.
October 2010
October 1 Magnificent Bastards in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Magnificent Bastards is a rock n roll band from Benton.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 2 Joey Odom Blues Project in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Joey Odom Blues Project is a blues band from Carbondale.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 2-3 Apple Festival at Hawkins-Schwartz Orchard, Route 37, Dix, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Pick apples, enjoy children's games, straw maze, food, crafts, and gift items.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 266-7756.
October 2-3 Heritage Festival at Jefferson County Historical Village, 1411 N. 27th Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Craft demonstrations, music, ham & beans lunch available, along with other foods.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033.
October 4 Beginning Genealogy at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 6:30 p.m.  Interested in researching your family history, but don't know how to begin?  Linda Clark will show you the basics of Genealogy and talk about some of the sources of information available in the library's Genealogy Department.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
October 8 Four Deep in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Four Deep is a rock group.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 9 Boat Drunks in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Boat Drunks is a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 9 Cedarhurst Chamber Music presents Chamber Orchestra Kremlin at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Founded and led by Misha Rachlevsky, this group has earned national and international recognition as one of Russia's leading ensembles.  Comprised of some of Russia's finest young string players, the group has carved a niche for itself with the warmth and high energy portrayed in its addictive performances that stay with listeners long after the last note has been played.  Travel packages available.  Click here for travel package information.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 9 Walk for Diabetes at Veterans Park, 8:30 a.m. - noon.  Show support for the American Diabetes Association's 10th Annual Walk.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 244-7775.
October 9 Cedarhurst Family Days presents Spooky Sculptures: Create a Crawly to Take Home at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 9 Girl Scout Urban Bird Event at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Girl Scout Juniors from the 40 counties in southern Illinois will gather at Cedarhurst to participate in bird identification sessions, habitat preparation and restoration, citizen scientist activities, and local artist workshops.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 9-10 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
October 9-10 Apple Festival at Hawkins-Schwartz Orchard, Route 37, Dix, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Pick apples, enjoy children's games, straw maze, food, crafts, and gift items.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 266-7756.
October 10-16 Southern Illinois Harvest Festival, downtown Mt. Vernon.  Featuring a week full of events with a parade and other festivities on Saturday, October 16.  For more information call (618) 316-4723 or visit www.silharvestfest.mvn.net.
October 11 Independent Silver Band Concert at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 6:30 p.m.  The concert will feature music about Mt. Vernon history and music that had been performed by the original Independent Silver Band in the 1880's.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
October 13 Cedarhurst School of Performing Arts presents Amber Brown is Not a Crayon at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Catch one of three performances.  Told in a uniquely funny and forthright style, this is a story of a feisty young girl who refuses to let her problems get the better or her.  Follow along as Amber learns valuable lessons about patience and the meaning of friendship.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 14 Book Reading by local children's author Pamela Devor at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 9:30 a.m.  She will read from her first book, "The Troll Door, the Trunk, and the Compass".  She will also talk about the writing process and how she became a published author.  For grades 4-7.  For more information call (618) 242-6322. 
October 15 Lionel in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Lionel is a Southern Illinois Blues Band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 15 - November 26 Visiting Artist Series: Carman Gray, in the RLC Theatre Lobby, Ina, IL.  For more information call (618) 437-5321.
October 16 Line of Fire in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Line of Fire is a country group from McLeansboro/Evansville, Indiana.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 16 Little Egypt Fly-In and Veterans Reunion, Mt. Vernon Airport.  War birds and aircrafts will fill the runways beginning at 9 a.m.  Other prestigious models are also scheduled to appear.  Many field activities throughout the day.  Fun for the entire family.  For more information call (618) 242-7016 or visit www.mtvernonairport.com.
October 16-17 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
October 16-17 Apple Festival at Hawkins-Schwartz Orchard, Route 37, Dix, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Pick apples, enjoy children's games, straw maze, food, crafts, and gift items.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 266-7756.
October 21 Taleypo, the Storyteller at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 10:00 a.m.  Ms. Marilyn Kinsella, a noted storyteller, will share stories of the season.  For grades K-3.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
October 22 Shivver in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Shivver is a rock group.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 23 Capone in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Capone is a 80's hair metal band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 23-24 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
October 23-24 Apple Festival at Hawkins-Schwartz Orchard, Route 37, Dix, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Pick apples, enjoy children's games, straw maze, food, crafts, and gift items.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 266-7756.
October 26 Cedarhurst School of Performing Arts presents The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Catch one of three performances.  This story treats questions of truth and lying, love and hate, good and evil, and forgiveness and revenge with honesty and excitement.  Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they encounter interesting characters and suspenseful situations in this exciting musical adaptation.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 28-29 31st Annual Mt. Vernon Teachers Conference at Mt. Vernon Township High School, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.  For more information call (618) 244-8040.
October 29 Delta in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Delta is a rock n roll and blues band from Carbondale.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 30 Halloween Party at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
October 30 Annual Halloween Parade in downtown Centralia, 7-10 p.m.  Floats, marching bands, antique cars, etc.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 532-5000 x 13.
October 30 Fall Festival & Craft Fair in downtown Centralia and Centralia Recreation Complex, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.  Something for the whole family - arts and crafts, games, chili cook-off, children's costume parade, food, mini-train ride, haunted house.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 532-3214.
October 30-31 Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th Street.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 246-0033 or visit www.jchs.mvn.net.
October 30-31 Apple Festival at Hawkins-Schwartz Orchard, Route 37, Dix, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Pick apples, enjoy children's games, straw maze, food, crafts, and gift items.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 266-7756.
October 30 - December 31 Clara Brian: Home Bureau Photographs (1918-1926) in the Barbara J. Beck Family Education Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  The first Home Bureau adviser in Illinois shares life in remote parts of central Illinois in the early part of the 20th century.  This documents the women who served their families, homes, and schools, as well as other aspects of their lives.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 30 - December 31 New Perspectives of Kuenz Sculpture Park by Dan Overturf in the Beal Grand Corridor Gallery at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  SIU-C professor of photography Dan Overturf interprets several of the current and past sculptures found on the grounds of Cedarhurst.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 30 - December 31 Mary Sprague's Saint Louis: Through the Looking Glass in the Main Gallery at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Well known St. Louis artist Mary Sprague will hand-pick some of the best contemporary artists working in St. Louis today, such as Sue Eisler, Tim Liddy, Joan Hall, Andrew Millner, Peter Marcus, and more.  The medias explored will be sculpture, collographs, oil paintings, paper, photographs, drawings, and computer drawings.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
October 30 - December 31 Shrode Photography Competition Exhibit at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  This juried competition is open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in southern Illinois, south of Interstate 70.  Artists compete with photographic film, digital, and digitally altered photographs.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
November 2010
November 3 Cedarhurst Book Club will discuss The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Steerfield at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  The public is invited to bring a sack lunch and participate in this lunchtime meeting that includes discussion of a book with an art-related theme.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
November 4 A Taste of the Theatre at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 10:00 a.m.  Join Mary Beth Mezo, Jim Miller, and the Drama Club from Mt. Vernon High for an inside view of the theatre.  From make-up to costumes to performing, join these Thespians for an educational and extremely entertaining time.  For grades 1-6.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
November 4-7 RLC Fall Play: "The Three Musketeers" at the RLC Theatre, Ina, IL.  Hours are Thursday, November 4 - Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 7 at 2 p.m.  For more information call (618) 437-5321.
November 5 Oblivious in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Oblivious is a rock band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
November 6 Metal Toyz in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Metal Toyz is an 80's hair metal show band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
November 6 Cedarhurst Family Days presents Fall into Art: Printmaking at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
November 6 Cedarhurst Chamber Music presents Hanser/McClelland Guitar Duo at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Kirk Hanser and John McClelland began playing together in 1996, each already an established solo artist in his own right.  As a duo, they quickly became known for their choice of entertaining programs, technical and musical prowess, and abilities to connect with audiences.  Travel packages available.  Click here for travel package information.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
November 6-7 Mt. Vernon Knife Show at Veterans Park Community Building.  Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday.  Buy, sell, trade custom, factory, antique knives.  For more information call (618) 242-4514.
November 10 Cedarhurst School of Performing Arts presents Thomas and the Library Lady at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Catch one of three performances.  This warm, inspirational story is based on Thomas Rivera, the son of migrant workers who became the first minority Chancellor at the University of California.  Thomas' relationships with his grandfather and librarian demonstrate what education and encouragement can make possible.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
November 12 Tommy Gunn in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Tommy Gunn is a rock band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
November 13 GoGatta in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  GoGatta is a rock reunion show.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
November 15 Thanksgiving: The Great American Holiday at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 6:30 p.m.  This program, by Penelope Bingham, invites the audience to think about what this holiday and its food traditions mean for American culture and identity.  This program is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
November 18 Family Reading Night at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 6 p.m.  There will be special guest readers, prizes, and snacks.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
November 19 One Stone in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  One Stone is a rock group.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
November 20 The Brat Pack in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  The Brat Pack is a high energy 80's show band.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
November 20 Cedarhurst Chamber Music presents Tao Lin, pianist at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Born into a musical family in Shanghai, Lin began playing the piano at age 4 and made his first public performance at age 8.  He has performed at various venues throughout Asia, North America, and Europe.  This Chinese-American's appearances have brought unanimous critical accolades and praise for his subtle, intimate pianism and brilliant technique.  Travel packages available.  Click here for travel package information.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
November 21 Holiday Open House at Lena's Flowers & Things, 640 Fairfield Rd., noon-4 p.m.  Stroll through the open house to start the holidays off right.  For more information call (618) 244-0567 or (800) 424-3347.
November 30 RLC Christmas Concert at the RLC Theatre, Ina, IL at 7 p.m.  For more information call (618) 437-5321.
December 2010
December 1-31 Fantasy of Lights at Foundation Park, Centralia, dusk-11 p.m.  Tour the lighted magical Christmas area and visit Santa.  Free admission.  For more information call (618) 532-3214.
December 3-5 RLC Madrigal Dinner Theatre at the RLC Theatre, Ina, IL.  Hours are Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday December 5 at 1 p.m.  For more information call (618) 437-5321.
December 4 Cedarhurst Family Days presents Winter Celebration at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
December 4 Annual Christmas Parade, downtown Mt. Vernon.  For more information call (618) 242-0385.
December 4 Lunch with Santa at Centralia Recreation Complex, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Have lunch with Santa.  Includes gifts, treats, movies, lunch and more.  Photos available.  For more information call (618) 532-3214.
December 6 Cedarhurst School of Performing Arts presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.  Catch one of three performances.  Inspired by the timeless poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and by the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this musical introduces Santa in a particularly beneficial light.  For more information call (618) 242-1236 or visit www.cedarhurst.org.
December 10 LevelD in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  LevelD is a blues, rock n roll band from Southern Illinois.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
December 10 UMCH 6th Annual Live Nativity at United Methodist Children's Home, 2023 Richview Rd., 5:30-8:30 p.m.  Come celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and see the sights and hear the sounds of Christmas.  Hot chocolate and live animals.  Admission is free.  For more information call (618) 242-1070 x 234.
December 11 Cherry Bomb in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Cherry Bomb is a rock n roll band from Centralia.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
December 16 Christmas Stories at the Library at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 9:30 a.m.  Sharon Yearwood will share stories of the season.  For grades K-2.  For more information call (618) 242-6322.
December 17-18 Christmas in the Park at Veterans Park.  Drive through the park decorated with thousands of traditional and religious themes, and also live scenes.  For more information call (618) 242-6890.
December 18 Standing Hampton in concert at Tavern on 10th, 224 S. 10th, 9 p.m.  Standing Hampton is one of Southern Illinois' best rock n roll cover bands.  For more information call (618) 244-7821.
December 28-30 Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament at Centralia High School, 2100 E. Calumet, Centralia.  High school teams from across the nation are invited to participate.  For more information call (618) 532-7391.
December 30 The After Christmas Tree at C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, 10 a.m.  Come and share this story by Linda Wagner Tyler, learn about birds in winter, and make a treat for our feathered friends.  Spaces are limited, so call (618) 242-6322 now to make your reservation.

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