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The 5th Annual Southern Illinois Music Festival
Start Date: 6/14/09
End Date: 7/2/09
Location: Various venues
Phone: 618-453-2776
Website: Visit Website
More than 35 performances in venues all over Southern Illinois, including series at SIUC's Shryock Auditorium. Musicians from throughout the United States, Europe and Asia perform variety of orchestral and chamber music in an informal atmosphere.
Fireworks
Date: 7/3/09
Location: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
Military Salute
Date: 7/3/09
Location: Cannon Park, Carterville
The Carterville Lioness Club honors veterans and active military personnel with ties to the Tri-C area with a military salute on July 3. Military Salute flags will line Cannon Park with plaques honoring each service member. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. with an Opening Ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the shelter in the park. More than 140 flags will be displayed.
Sale for Our Soldiers
Date: 7/3/09
Location: West Frankfort
Come support our troops, and check out or baked goods and raffle!
Memorial Horse Show
Start Date: 7/3/09
End Date: 7/4/09
At the Williamson County Fairgrounds there will be a Memorial Horse Show to honor the memory of Justin Dodd who was killed by a drunk driver on July 16th, 2007. Events include barrel racing, pole bending and flag racing. Free to the public. It will start at 5 pm on Friday and 5pm on Saturday. There will be raffle items and a silent auction.
Independence Day Celebrations
Start Date: 7/3/09 1:00 AM
End Date: 7/5/09 1:00 AM
Location: Various
Rend Lake Fireworks Festival July 4 at the Rend Lake Dam & Visitor's Center. Event opens at 4:00 pm. Parking is $5.00 per vehicle, that is a donation towards the fireworks. You will enjoy live music provided by Sojourn from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the SI Concert Band 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and the area's largest fireworks display begins at 9:30 pm with live music from the SI Concert Band. A free children's area for ages 12 and under.
Rend Lake Fireworks Carnival at the old Big John's parking lot in the Rend Lake Shopping Plaza in West City, IL. The carnival will run from July 1st - July 4th. Dining to Donate at Applebee's will be on Tuesday, June 16th from 4:00 -9:00 pm at the 120 N. Central Street location in West City, IL. This is a Rend Lake Fireworks fundraiser the entire community could participate in. 15% of your bill will be donated to this year's Rend Lake Fireworks.
Steeleville: Celebration runs through Saturday at Steeleville American Legion Park. Daily schedule includes: Classic baseball games at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; carnival rides, 6 pm.-close; entertainment, 8 p.m.-close; arts and crafts in the city park. On Saturday, parade begins at 10 a.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Saturday. 618-965-3134.
Carbondale Patriot's Rally: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday,Carbondale Town Square Pavilion. Speakers on the Constitution and reforming civil government. Free food and drinks provided. 618-203-4406.
Cape Girardeau: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Red House Interpretive Center invites veterans and active members of all branches of military service to see members of the Sons of the American Revolution and view their display of historical American flags dating from 1777 through 2008. The Red House is located on the riverfront in historic downtown Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau: 9 a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, Fort D Historic Site, Cape Girardeau. Fourth at the Fort Living History with re-enactors of the Turner Brigade demonstrating life during the time of the American Civil War. Demonstrations include artillery drill and firing, infantry drill and rifle loading and firing, ladies fashions and hands-on drill experience for visitors. Admission is free.
Kaskaskia Island: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site.
Johnston City: 9 a.m. Saturday, Old City Park beside Washington School. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Music, raffle, free hamburgers and hot dogs, watermelon eating contest, washer toss and more. Kids ages 5 to 12 may bring decorated bikes for the kids' bike parade. Best decorated bike wins a trophy. 618-694-4751.
Fireworks 2009
Anna: Dusk, Saturday, Anna City Park, Anna.
Carbondale: Dusk, Saturday, SIUC Arena parking lot, Carbondale. Rain date Sunday.
Murphysboro: Dusk, Saturday, Riverside Park, Murphysboro. Fireworks, food, baseball.
Harrisburg: Dusk, Saturday, Saline County Fairgrounds, Harrisburg.
Mount Vernon: Dusk, Saturday, Mount Vernon Airport.
Metropolis: Dusk, Saturday, Dorothy Miller Park, on the riverfront.
Carterville: Dusk Saturday, Cannon Park.
Christopher: Dusk Saturday, city ballpark.
Du Quoin: Dusk Friday, Du Quoin State Fairground.
Goreville: Dusk Saturday, city park.
Marion: Dusk Saturday, Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Sparta: 9 p.m. Friday, Sparta Country Club.
Vienna: Dusk Saturday, city ball park. Event includes a disc jockey, popcorn and soda.
West Frankfort: Dusk Saturday, Frankfort Community Park.
Lake of Egypt: Dusk Saturday, Elks Park.
Johnston City Picnic in the Park
Date: 7/4/09
Free hamburgers and hot dogs, games and live music. Kids bike parade and a wacky golf cart parade is also planned. Crowning of Miss Freedom Festival 2009 will also be presented. Vendors are welcomed please call for more information. Also looking for volunteers. For more information please call 694-4751 The return email address is robertpoff55@yahoo.com
Car and Bike Show - Ashley Picnic
Date: 7/5/09
Location: Ashley, IL Park
Phone: 618-599-1475
Open to ALL Models Car, Trucks,& Motorcycles
**ALL YEARS** $10.00 PRE VEHICLE
Rods, Customs, Special Interest, Low Riders, Classic
Trophy to top 3 for Cars & Trucks,
Trophy to top 3 for Motorcycles
Registration - 11am-1pm
Show - 12pm-5pm
Award Ceremony - 5:30
Free admission for spectators with food, fun and games for the entire family.
Center Baptist Church VBS
Start Date: 7/6/09
End Date: 7/10/09
Times will be 9-11:30 a.m. Children age 3-grade 8 are all invited to become Sonforce Special Agents! Come enjoy the fun.
Crainville Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Start Date: 7/6/09
End Date: 7/10/09
Location: Crainville Baptist Church
Phone: 618-985-4710
9-11:30 a.m. Ages 3 through finishing 6th grade. Pre-register Sunday July 5, 3-4 p.m.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Start Date: 7/9/09 3:00 PM
End Date: 7/9/09 7:00 PM
Location: BENTON ELKS LODGE #1234 167 Industrial Park Road Benton, IL
Disney's High School Musical JR
Start Date: 7/10/09 7:00 PM
End Date: 7/12/09 7:00 PM
Location: The Performing Arts Center, 321 N. 13th St., Herrin IL
Phone: 618-942-2996
Park Avenue Productions Presentation Admission is $8.
Vacation Bible School
Start Date: 7/12/09
End Date: 7/16/09
Location: Cambria Christian Church
Theme: Circle of Friends - Ranch - Being Friends With Jesus Ages: Pre-K thru 6th Grade
Vacation Bible School
Start Date: 7/13/09
End Date: 7/17/09
Location: Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort
After an absence of several years, 3rd Baptist church (Bro. James Kerley, Pastor) is excited to announce it is planning to hold a Vacation Bible school this July. ALL area children are INVITED. Call the church office 932-2940 or 751-0638 for more information.
Annual Salad and More Luncheon
Date: 7/17/09
Location: Zion United Church of Christ
Tickets are $6, and are available from teh Marion Lioness Club or at the door.
Third Annual Mid-America Military Ride
Date: 7/18/09
Phone: 573-727-9361
The ride will be raising money for the Memorial at the Coliseum for Fallen Troops of Mid-America. The ride will start at Hefner's Furniture of Poplar Bluiff, MO.
Illusions of the King Elvis Contest
Start Date: 7/25/09
End Date: 7/26/09
Location: Marion Civic Center
15 - 20 of the top professional Elvis Tribute artist that have performed all over the United States including Vegas,Branson,and Memphis come to the Marion Civic center to compete in a concert that will crown one of them the King of the Illusion of the King.
“Illusions of the King” Contest
Start Date: 7/25/09
End Date: 7/26/09
This month Marion is preparing to shake, rattle and roll as the town remembers the legacy of Elvis Presley. On July 25th and 26th the Marion Cultural and Civic Center proudly presents the “Illusions of the King” contest. This two day event features a group of the world’s best Elvis tribute artist. These artists have performed nation-wide including Las Vegas, Branson and Memphis. On Saturday July 25th at 7:00 pm each of these Elvii will take the stage to perform their best tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. They will be judged on vocals, moves, and appearance. The top six will then return on Sunday July 26th at 2:00 pm for the final round. Their performance will be completely different than the previous nights but again they will be judged on their best representation of Elvis’s legacy. Along with the amazing tributes there will be attendance prizes, vendors and raffles for Elvis memorabilia, including two paid trips to Graceland. Tickets are only $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. They can be purchased by calling 618-997-4030 or 618-579-6027 or by visiting www.marionccc.org.
The Grief You Feel Before the Loss
Date: 7/28/09
Free program, "The Grief You Feel Before the Loss" offered by Hospice of Southern Illinois on July 28th from 6-7:30 p.m. at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin. Free & open to the public. To register, call 618-997-3030.
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