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What's Happening All Around Alton
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
All Around Alton
The following special events are submitted to you for distribution to the public. The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization serving Madison, Jersey and Calhoun Counties in Illinois. We make every effort to insure the information provided below is accurate and timely. For additional information beyond that provided, please contact the event coordinators at the numbers supplied with each calendar entry.
JANUARY 2007
Eagle Meet and Greet
Alton Visitors Center
200 Piasa St.
Alton, IL 62002
Saturday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2007
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come see live eagle demonstrations by the World Bird Sanctuary. See a live bald eagle up close and personal! Ask and learn about their species and habitats. Then, grab your official All Around Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide as you journey out along the Great River Road to see eagles in their natural habitat. Free. For more information, call 1-800-ALTON-IL or go to www.VisitAlton.com.
Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series
Bethalto Church of God
800 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, IL 62010
Saturday, January 6, 2007
7 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 618-259-0065. This month: "Solid Ground Bluegrass Gospel"
http://www.bethaltogospelsing.com
Sample of Eagle Country Tours - Alton CVB
Alton Visitor's Center
200 Piasa Street
Alton, IL 62002
Saturday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2007
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Sunday, January 21 & 28, 2007
Noon & 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a "taste" of eagle viewing in our area. The tour lasts 75-minutes and will depart from the Argosy parking lot across from the Visitor's Center. The cost for the "sample" program is $5 per person. Advanced reservations are encouraged by calling Bluff City Tours at 618-466-8693. The day of the tour, reservations can be made by calling 618-550-9291. For more information, contact Bluff City Tours.
Eagle Meet and Greet Sundays
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
Sunday, January 7 & 14, 2007
Noon to 3 p.m.
Come see a live bald eagle up close and personal at the National Great Rivers Museum. Ask and learn about their species and habitats. FREE. For more information, call 1-888-462-6979.
Sample of Eagle Country Tours at the Museum
National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
Sunday, January 7 & 14, 2007
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Enjoy a "taste" of eagle viewing in our area. The tour lasts 75-minutes and will depart from the National Great Rivers Museum parking lot. The cost for the "sample" program is $5 per person. Advanced reservations are encouraged by calling Bluff City Tours at 618-466-8693. The day of the tour, reservations can be made by calling 618-550-9291. For more information, contact Bluff City Tours.
Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette
Pere Marquette State Park
IL Route 100 - Great River Road
Grafton, IL 62037
January 9, 22, 23, 27 - 31, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Scott Isringhausen, site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park, will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. All programs will begin at the park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required. There will be a short video presentation followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please dress warmly and have a full tank of gas. For more information or reservations, call 618-786-3323.
A Day in Eagle Country
Alton Square Mall
200 Alton Square Dr.
Alton, IL 62002
January 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 & 31, 2007
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The limestone bluffs and woodlands that line the Mississippi River Valley offer the American Bald Eagle an ideal winter roosting site. We invite you to come view the magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Take a day-long adventure of eagle and wildlife spotting with Bluff City Tours. The tour includes: transportation by motorcoach or trolley, professional tour guide, continental breakfast and lunch at Pere Marquette. Reservations are $48 per person. All tours depart from and return to the Upper Level Parking Lot at Alton Square Mall off Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. For reservations, please call 618-466-8693 or go to our website at www.bluffcitytours.com
"Women Come By" Camp River Dubois
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
One Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
Saturday, January 20, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Women come by," wrote William Clark. What was it like for women of the early 1800's? Come observe frontier women cook over an open fire, sew their family's garments and make candles. For more information, call the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at 618-251-5811.
Mason Hollow Maple Syrup Demonstrations
Maple Hollow Sugarbush
14489 Springfield St.
Grafton, IL 62037
Open weekends January 20 thru March 4, 2007
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily when sap is running
See how maple trees are tapped, sap collected and cooked down to syrup at the only public maple syrup sugarbush in the Riverbend area. Saps runs are totally dependent on Mother Nature. Email hindelang@gtec.com for weekly updates and midweek hours. Open every weekend from January 20 to March 4, 2007, weather permitting. This is an all outdoor event so dress appropriately as it can be muddy. No pets please.
Alton Little Theater: Meanwhile Back on the Couch
2450 North Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
January 26 - February 4, 2007
Tuesday through Saturday: 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
This fast paced, hilarious and zany comedy finds psychiatrist Victor Karleen in desperate need of cash...now. By mistake, Vicotr's nurse gives a patient's rip-roaring sex manuscript to a publisher, believing it to be Victor's clinical casebook. Suddenly Victor has an enormous advance royalty check and potential Pulitzer prize. Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for students. For more information, go to www.altonlittletheater.org or call 618-462-6562.
Winter Bird Walk
McCully Heritage Project
Route 1, Box 130
Kampsville, IL 62053
Saturday, January 27, 2007
3 p.m.
Winter is a great time to appreciate the wild birds in our area. Join us on Saturday, January 27 for a Bird Walk led by professional birder, Johanna Shipley. Sure it's a little cold outside, but the birds are still out there. Why not take a walk and see how many birds you can identify? Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. We will walk about a mile at a slow pace. Coffee/hot chocolate and cookies will be available after the walk. For more information, call 618-653-4687 or go to www.mccullyheritage.org.
Great Backyard Bird Count Informational Sessions
McCully Heritage Project
Route 1, Box 130
Kampsville, IL 62053
Saturday, January 27, 2007
2 p.m. - Informational Session
Attend an informational session on how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The GBBC is an annual event sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The count is a way for participants to learn about the birds around them and to help with conservation efforts. This year the McCully Heritage Project is encouraging participation in the GBBC as a way to promote the appreciation of the diverse bird species in the area. This informational session we will tell you how you can participate from the comfort of you own living room. Get all the material you need and find out how to submit the data you collect. The session on January 27 will be followed at 3:00 by a Bird Walk on the MHP trails lead by professional birder Johanna Shipley. Plan to attend, bring your binoculars, and dress for the weather. For more information about the GBBC go to www.birdsource.org/gbbc or www.mccullyheritage.org.
Warm & Wooly Applique Retreat
Elsah, IL 62028
January 31 & February 1, 2007
Join us in the village of Elsah for a two day "make it and take it" style quilt retreat. Learn wool applique techniques and stitches from instructor and folk artist Suzette Krummel. Theresa Williams will demonstrate needle punching and present her collection. Plus, the retreat includes catered meals by My Just Desserts, an Elsah house tour, walking tour of the village and an overnight stay in one of Elsah's charming bed & breakfast inns. Call My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607. Space is limited!
FEBRUARY 2007
Alton Little Theater: Meanwhile Back on the Couch
2450 North Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
January 26 - February 4, 2007
Tuesday through Saturday: 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
This fast paced, hilarious and zany comedy finds psychiatrist Victor Karleen in desperate need of cash...now. By mistake, Victor's nurse gives a patient's rip-roaring sex manuscript to a publisher, believing it to be Victor's clinical casebook. Suddenly Victor has an enormous advance royalty check and potential Pulitzer prize. Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for students. For more information, go to www.altonlittletheater.org or call 618-462-6562.
Mason Hollow Maple Syrup Demonstrations
Maple Hollow Sugarbush
14489 Springfield St.
Grafton, IL 62037
Open weekends January 20 thru March 4, 2007
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily when sap is running
See how maple trees are tapped, sap collected and cooked down to syrup at the only public maple syrup sugarbush in the Riverbend area. Saps runs are totally dependent on Mother Nature. Email hindelang@gtec.com for weekly updates and midweek hours. Open every weekend from January 20 to March 4, 2007, weather permitting. This is an all outdoor event so dress appropriately as it can be muddy. Call the Alton Visitors Center at 618-465-6676 to see if the sap is running.
Art of Needle Punch
Elsah Civic Center
51 Mill St.
Elsah, IL 62028
Thursday, February 1, 2007
10 a.m.
Theresa Williams, avid needle punch artist, will demonstrate and share with us the history and technique of needle punch. The cost is $20 and includes the program with a catered lunch by My Just Desserts. Advanced tickets are required. For more information, call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607.
Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series
Bethalto Church of God
800 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, IL 62010
Saturday, February 3, 2007
7 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 618-259-0065. This month: "Master's Touch"
Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette
Pere Marquette State Park
IL Route 100 - Great River Road
Grafton, IL 62037
February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 20, 25, 27 & 28, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Scott Isringhausen, site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park, will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. All programs will begin at the park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required. There will be a short video presentation followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please dress warmly and have a full tank of gas. For more information or reservations, call 618-786-3323.
A Day in Eagle Country
Alton Square Mall
200 Alton Square Dr.
Alton, IL 62002
February 3, 7, 10 & 14, 2007
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The limestone bluffs and woodlands that line the Mississippi River Valley offer the American Bald Eagle an ideal winter roosting site. We invite you to come view the magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Take a day-long adventure of eagle and wildlife spotting with Bluff City Tours. The tour includes: transportation by motorcoach or trolley, professional tour guide, continental breakfast and lunch at Pere Marquette. Reservations are $48 per person. All tours depart from and return to the Upper Level Parking Lot at Alton Square Mall off Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. For reservations, please call 618-466-8693 or go to our website at www.bluffcitytours.com
Eagle Meet and Greet Sundays
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
Sunday, February 4 & 11, 2007
Noon to 3 p.m.
Come see a live bald eagle up close and personal at the National Great Rivers Museum. Ask and learn about their species and habitats. FREE. For more information, call 1-888-462-6979.
Sample of Eagle Country Tours at the Museum
National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
Sunday, February 4 & 11, 2007
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Enjoy a "taste" of eagle viewing in our area. The tour lasts 75-minutes and will depart from the National Great Rivers Museum parking lot. The cost for the "sample" program is $5 per person. Advanced reservations are encouraged by calling Bluff City Tours at 618-466-8693. The day of the tour, reservations can be made by calling 618-550-9291. For more information, contact Bluff City Tours.
Great Backyard Bird Count Informational Sessions
McCully Heritage Project
Route 1, Box 130
Kampsville, IL 62053
Saturday, February 10, 2007
10 a.m. - Informational Session
Attend an informational session on how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The GBBC is an annual event sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The count is a way for participants to learn about the birds around them and to help with conservation efforts. This year the McCully Heritage Project is encouraging participation in the GBBC as a way to promote the appreciation of the diverse bird species in the area. This informational session we will tell you how you can participate from the comfort of you own living room. Get all the material you need and find out how to submit the data you collect. The session on January 27 will be followed at 3:00 by a Bird Walk on the MHP trails lead by professional birder Johanna Shipley. Plan to attend, bring your binoculars, and dress for the weather. For more information about the GBBC go to www.birdsource.org/gbbc or www.mccullyheritage.org.
Masters of the Sky
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
President's Day Weekend
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, February 17, 18 & 19, 2007
10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m.
Witness the "Masters of the Sky" birds of prey demonstration. Come see eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey at this educational and informational program presented by the World Bird Sanctuary. Admission fee: $5 for Adults; $3 for children 12 and under; 3 and under are FREE. Tickets will be available starting January 22, 2007. Only 10 tickets per person. For more information, call the National Great Rivers Museum at 1-877-462-6979.
Sample of Eagle Country Tours
National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
February 17, 18 & 19, 2007
9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Enjoy a "taste" of eagle viewing in our area after seeing the "Masters of the Sky." The tour lasts 50-minutes and will depart from the National Great Rivers Museum parking lot. The cost for the "sample" program is $5 per person. Advanced reservations are encouraged by calling Bluff City Tours at 618-466-8693. The day of the tour, reservations can be made by calling 618-550-9291. For more information, contact Bluff City Tours.
Great Rivers Choral Society: Eye Witness
Abundant Life Community Church
3986 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
Friday, February 23, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Listen to the pastoral songs and up-tempo folk tunes of the Great Rivers Choral Society, choreographed to a dynamic multimedia display of photographs from the Riverbend area. Season ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children under 12. For more information, call 618-468-2325.
Alton Symphony Orchestra: Music of Eastern Europe
Lewis & Clark Community College, Hatheway Hall
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
Saturday, February 24, 2007
8 p.m.
An amazingly large number of well-known composers were born, raised and lived in Eastern Europe. A visual travelogue of a recent visit to Poland, courtesy of Lewis & Clark Community College faculty member Gayle Hill, will be presented. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students. For more information or season tickets, go to www.altonsymphony.org or call 618-467-2326.
MARCH 2007
Mason Hollow Maple Syrup Demonstrations
Maple Hollow Sugarbush
14489 Springfield St.
Grafton, IL 62037
Open weekends January 20 thru March 4, 2007
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily when sap is running
See how maple trees are tapped, sap collected and cooked down to syrup at the only public maple syrup sugarbush in the Riverbend area. Saps runs are totally dependent on Mother Nature. Email hindelang@gtec.com for weekly updates and midweek hours. Open every weekend from January 20 to March 4, 2007, weather permitting. This is an all outdoor event so dress appropriately as it can be muddy. Call the Alton Visitors Center at 618-465-6676 to see if the sap is running.
Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series
Bethalto Church of God
800 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, IL 62010
Saturday, March 3, 2007
7 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 618-259-0065. This month: "The Gabbards"
Lewis & Clark Garrison Weekend
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
#1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Re-enactors will step back in time and portray military life at the Camp River Dubois in 1803-1804, when the men were preparing for the journey. Be a part of living history and train for the journey with the men of the Corps. Site admission is FREE. For more information, call 618-251-5811 or go to www.campdubois.com.
Alton Little Theater: Dearly Departed
2450 North Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
March 16 - 25, 2007
Tuesday through Saturday: 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
Between the feuds, marital flings and Macaroni and Ham Loaf Surprise, the funeral of Bud Turpin may turn into a multiple-coffin affair. By the time they sort through the hangovers, money problems and headstone engraving options, this dysfunctional Southern family makes it clear that coping with life s losses is seldom tidy and always hilarious. Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for students. For more information, go to www.altonlittletheater.org or call 618-462-6562.
Stack & Whack Quilt Retreat
Village of Elsah
Elsah, IL 62028
March 21, 22 & 23, 2007
Make a checkerboard star quilt top without a template in a stack & whack style, under the instruction of Barbara Marfell. Quilt collector, Sharry Doesnitz, will present her program on "Determining the Age of Quilts" at Farley's Music Hall. Bring a quilt to the Quilt Roadshow and have the opportunity to have the age of your quilt determined. Plus, you'll enjoy a two night stay at one of Elsah's bed & breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house tour and walking tour of the village. Pre-registration is required. For more details, call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607.
"Quilt Road Show: Determining the Age of Quilts"
Farley Music Hall
37 Mill St.
Elsah, IL 62028
Friday, March 23, 2007
10 a.m.
Sharry Doesnitz, quilt collector, will share her collection with us. Bring your quilt for a one-on-one opportunity with Sharry to estimate the age of your quilt. The cost is $20 and includes the program with a catered lunch by My Just Desserts. Advanced tickets are required. For more information, call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607.
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For more information:
Suzanne Halbrook, 618-465-0491
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