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OCT 10
Art Around the Square
Carbondale, IL - Fine Art show in Carbondale´s historic Town Square
from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.
OCT 11
Fairfield Pumpkin Festival
Fairfield, IL - The Courthouse Square will be the site of the Third Annual
Fairfield Pumpkin Festival. Food, Games, Contests, Entertainment & Crafts will highlight
the days events with many being free to the public. This is always a good event to bring the
whole family to with plenty to see & do for all ages from 11am to 10 pm. The entertainment
for the evening
will be "The Brat Pack" and they will perform from 7-10pm.
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Phone: (618) 599-0173
OCT 11
Union County Colorfest Historic Home Tours
Jonesboro, IL - Visit 1850´s log barn, now Timber Ridge Inn, the fascinating
home kept in the family of Winstead Davie descendants for over 100 years, and the
home "where Lincoln stayed" on Main St., Anna. Kornthal Church, south of
Jonesboro will also be open, for viewing with no charge. Tickets for entire tour are available
for $10.00 at each of the homes, Historic St. Anne´s, or at the Lincoln-Douglas Center on
the Jonesboro Square.
Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Phone: (618) 833-8745
OCT 11
Oktoberfest 2008 Craft Fair
Sesser, IL - Oktoberfest at Sesser City Park. Call for more information.
OCT 11-12
Colorfest Art Trail along the Shawnee Wine Trail
Cobden, IL - Colorfest is a Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Event that celebrates
the changing of the season. Enjoy diverse indoor and outdoor juried art exhibitions at
various locations in Makanda, Alto Pass, Cobden and select wineries from 12pm-9pm.All wineries on the trail will participate with great live
entertainment. Owl Creek Vineyard is pleased to bring you Ol´Fishkins (Sat., Oct. 4th,
2-6pm), The Blackberry Blossoms (Sun., Oct. 5th, 2-6pm), Etherton Switch (Sat. Oct. 11th, 2-6pm),
Scott Freed (Sun. Oct. 12th, 2-6pm). Please join us for great music, wine, and food!
Visit the website for more information.
OCT 13
Curves Girls Night In
Benton, IL - Curves, located in #4 Rend Lake Shopping Center-Benton, IL, is
hosting this Girls Night In on October 13th 6:30-8:00
pm . Curves will have a guest speaker on Breast Cancer Awareness and will be giving away
prizes. Free manicures, facials, refreshments, and a live aid and smart demonstration. Liv Aid
Breast Self-Exam Kit available during this time. It is a tool women can use to help with self
breast exams. Anyone who comes in to try the Curves Smart workout will get one at no charge
they have a retail value of $24.95 For more information please call 618-438-0222
OCT 14
Semi-Celebrity Charity Roast
West Frankfort, IL - The "Roasting of John Bradley" will take place
Tuesday, October 14th, 7:00 p.m. at the West Frankfort Elks Club. Tickets for the event are $25 each.
The owners of Rugged Cross BBQ in West Frankfort will also take part in the "grilling" by
serving up complete rib dinners for the event. A cash bar is also available at the club.
Tickets must be purchased in advance! Seating is limited and tickets are going fast! Advance
tickets are currently available at West Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, Country Insurance, or
Representative John Bradley’s office.
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Phone: (618)932-2181
OCT 17-18-19
Andrew Lloyd Webber´s Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat
Harrisburg, IL - Southeastern Illinois College will present
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat on October 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm and
October 19 at 2:00 pm in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center.
For ticket information call Kellye Whitler or email.
OCT 18
Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats
Carbondale, IL - The Golden Dragon Acrobats combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional
dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present
a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. The Golden Dragons are recognized as the
premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The reputation of the company is solidly
rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details
that is unparalleled in the art form.
Showtime: 7:30pm Tickets are $24, $19, and Kids 12 & under are Half-price. Tickets are available now.
OCT 18-19
Shawnee Muskie Hunters Guide for a Day
Murphysboro, IL - Spend a Full days' Musky fishing with a knowledgeable
Muskies, Inc. Chapter Member. A group dinner will be provided after the guided trip.
This event will be held at Kinkaid Lake from 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M and is $125.00 Per Person.
For further information please contact Manuel Santa Cruz.
OCT 22
Sleepy Hollow Puppet Show
Marion, IL - Come to Marion Carnegie Library for a spooky "The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow" puppet show. This fun, family entertainment features marionettes and is a
delight for all ages. The program is free, open to the public, and begins at 5:30pm.
OCT 23-24-25
Disney´s Beauty and the Beast
Herrin, IL - Park Avenue Productions Presents Disney´s Beauty and the Beast.
Tickets are $7.00.
Showtimes:October 23, 24, & 25th at 7:00 P.M.
and October 26th at 2:00 P.M.
OCT 24-25
Pinckneyville Mardi Gras
Pinckneyville, IL - Children´s parade, Business Trick or Treat, Craft
Fair/Flea Market, Center Stage entertainment, Car Show, Food Court and Wine tasting, and night
time parade will be part of the FREE Mardi Gras festivities.
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OCT 25
Royalton Lions Club Haunted Hayride
Royalton, IL - Hayride will load up behind old Royalton grad school and will go
through the farm fields to the Haunted Area. Food Booth will be available at school.
Time: 6:30 - Midnight and the cost is $5.00
NOV 1
HOW THE WEST WAS SUNG
Herrin, IL - The Little Egypt Barbershop chorus will perform its annual
show, "HOW THE WEST WAS SUNG", November 1, 2008 at the Herrin Civic Center.
Matinee at 2:00 PM and evening performance at 7:00 PM. Following the evening performance,
there will be an "afterglow", with more singing and light refreshments. In addition to
the chorus three quartets from the chorus will perform. Tickets are available from any chorus
member, Herrin Civic Center, Bank of Carbondale, or at the contact information below.
NOV 7
A cappella Doo Wop Revue
Marion, IL - BLEND and the BLENDettes present a night of FIFTIES and FUN!
A wop-bop-A WOP BOP A LOO BOP A WOP BAM BOOM. That´s a hint of the music you are going to
hear from the fabulous 50s and 6´'s era when you BE-BOP over to the Marion Cultural and
Civic Center where the music is FUN, the sound is righteous and the action never stops!
Show time: 7:00 pm. Reserved Seating - $15.00, General Admission - $12.00, Groups of
10 or more General Admission - $10.00
NOV 8
Miss River to River Scholarship Pageant
City, IL - Winners will be crowned in the following divisions:
PRINCESS ages 5-12, PRE-TEEN ages 10-12,TEEN ages 13-17, and MISS ages 17-24. Winners in
all divisions will have an opportunity to participate in state level events. This is an official
pageant in the Miss America system.Paperwork deadline for entry is October 25, 2008. All winners
will receive prizes. This pageant will be held at the Marion High School Auditorium at 6:30pm. Ticket
cost is $6.00 adults-- $3.00 students 12 and under. Visit the website for more information.
NOV 15
A Native American Welcome
Herrin, IL - The afterschool program introducing children to the theatre
will perform this play for parents and the community. The play will be at 7:00pm at the
Performing Arts Center. $5.00 for general admission to see the show.
NOV 16-17-18
Kentucky Opry Tours Branson Trip - Now taking reservations
Go with Clay and Barbie Campbell to Branson! You´ll See 4 great Shows!
See all the Beautiful Christmas Lights, and the All New Branson Landing! You´ll see The Baldknobbers, the Buck Trent Morning show, The Grand Jubilee Comedy Show, and the Country Tonight Music Show.
The trip includes travel aboard the brand new Anchor Tours bus,
2 nights lodging at the Grand Country Inn, 2 mornings of breakfast at the Grand Country Buffet, and
2 dinners - One at the Grand Country Buffet and one at the Baldknobbers Restaurant.
Trip total trip $350 Double occupancy $450 single room
Call Barbie at 270-527-3869 for more information or to make your reservation!
rescheduled to APRIL 24
An Evening with Lily Tomlin
Carbondale, IL - Lily Tomlin, one of America´s foremost comediennes, will perform her
hilarious one-woman show at intimate Shryock Auditorium. Tomlin brings to life her signature characters
including "Ernestine the telephone operator," "Edith Ann, the devilish six year old" and scenes
from her Broadway show "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe." Throughout her
extraordinary entertainment career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: six Emmys; and two Tonys.
Showtime: 7:30pm All seats are $59 and tickets are available now.
OCT 17
Caring for your Quilts
Carbondale, IL - Judy Schwender, Curator of Collections and Registrar at the
National Quilt Museum, Paducah, Kentucky, will talk about "Caring for your
Quilts," at the University Museum at Southern Illinois University from 1 - 2pm.
The event is free and open to the public. While you at the program,
see "The Quilts of Bessie Lutes" exhibit showcasing some 20 quilts
made by a Southern Illinois women and shared with the Museum by her
family; this exhibit closes October 19.
OCT 18
Adult Class on Rug Hooking
Whittington, IL - Suzanne Hamer of St Charles will be teaching the art of
rug hooking at the Illinois State Museum-Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center.
Suzanne has taught rug hooking all over the United States and is a modern, forward
thinking artist. Time: 10 am – 4 pm. Workshop Tuition: $95.00
FARMERS MARKETS
Benton - Murphysboro - West Frankfort
Benton, IL - Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables~ Home Baked Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Breads,
Crafts on Thursdays from 3 - 6pm thru October 31. New Location - Benton Civic Center (414 W Hudelson St)
Murphysboro, IL - Every Tuesday, 1:30 – 6:30, thru November 25, at the City Administration
parking lot (S. 11th & 12th Streets) weather permitting.
West Frankfort, IL - Locally grown produce, home baked goods, home decor items, crafts and more
every Tuesday from 3 - 6pm thru October 28 at the West Frankfort City Park Picnic Pavillion behind Aquatic & Recreation Center
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