What's happening: Entertainment in the metro-east

Concerts

Concerts at the Park -- 8 p.m. today, Bellevue Park, Belleville. Free. Music by Four of a Kind. Bring lawn chairs.

Edwardsville Municipal Band -- 8 p.m. today, City Park, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville. Concession stand run by Goshen Preservation Alliance.

15th Anniversary Celebration -- 7 p.m. Friday, Collinsville High School Fine Arts Center, 2201 S. Morrison, Collinsville. Presented by Collinsville Chorale. Features appearances by Lisa Neal, Gary Hoobler and Marty Johnson, all former directors. Patriotic music, chorale classics. Donations taken.

Miss Jubilee and The Humdingers -- 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Bobby's Frozen Custard, Illinois 159, Maryville. Big beat, blue, R&B. Free.

Outdoor Concert -- 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sit N Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. Features Stan Denton playing songs from his new CD. Free. Country music. Signing autographs after concert.

Concert Series -- 6 p.m. Sunday, Freeburg Village Park, White St., Freeburg. Free Bring lawn chairs. Features George Portz and His Friends of Bluegrass, Julia Garland. Sponsored by St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Freeburg.

Patriotic Concert -- 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St., Belleville. Features a massed community chorus, Linda Danford and the U.S. Transcom Color Guard along with the Young Voices of America winners, flag display, souvenirs and a patriotic singalong. Donations taken.

Bel Aires -- 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Bobby's Frozen Custard, Illinois 159, Maryville. R&B. Free.

Southern Illinois Music Festival -- 2 p.m. Sunday, Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University, Lebanon. Features a wind octet performing Mozart and Beethoven and a piano and string quintet performing the music of Robert Schumann. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. thehett.com or 537-6863.

Concerts at the Square -- 8 p.m. Monday, downtown Belleville. Features Country Music Machine. Free. Bring lawn chairs.

Concerts in the Cafe -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, cafe, Belleville campus, Southwestern Illinois College, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Music by The Casuals. Free.

Dances

Country Western Dance -- 7-11:30 p.m. Friday, Lindendale Park Ballroom, Highland. DJs Lonnie and Gerri Griffiths. Doors open at 6 p.m. $5 admission.

Highland Dance -- 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Lindendale Park Ballroom, Highland. Music by San An Tones. 654-9753.

Polka Dance -- 3-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Polish Hall, 826 Greenwood St., Madison. $6 per person. Music by Heritage Band. Food available for purchase. Sponsored by St. Louis Metro Polka Club. (636) 462-5828.

Germantown Dance -- 2-6 p.m. Sunday, American Legion, 1105 W. Sycamore St., Germantown. Music by Dynamic Combo. sponsored by Diesen Winkler Post 325. 523-4526 or 523-4540.

Events

Movies in the Park -- dusk Friday, parking lot of Maryville Library, 8 Schiber Court, Maryville. Movie is "Stuart Little." Bring lawn chairs, blankets.

"Wizard of Oz" on Horseback -- 6 p.m. Friday, Triangle H Farm, 2082 S. Moreland, Edwardsville. Presented by the Triangle H Farm Equestrian Drill Team. $5 general, $10 for VIP seating which includes a hot dog, drink and ice cream. Concession stand. 692-4823.

Peanut Butter & Jam Festival -- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, downtown square, Highland. Free entertainment, PB&J sandwiches and popcorn.

Red Bud Firemens Picnic -- Friday-Sunday, Red Bud. Friday: fish stand, rides, concessions, music. Saturday: chicken dinners, rides, concessions and music. Sunday: food stands, rides, concessions, music. Parade at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Leclaire Lake Fishing Derby -- 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Leclaire Lake, Edwardsville. Presentation by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 10 a.m. Goodie bags to first 50 participants. 692-7538.

"Fur Ball" -- 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Venice Social Club, 4168 State Route 162, Granite City. Music by Walk On. $20 per person includes chicken dinner and draft beer. Proceeds benefit homeless animals. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, cash bar. 346-3010.

St. Anthony Church Picnic -- Saturday, church grounds, Beckemeyer. Chicken and mostaccioli dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.; quilt bingo, kids novelty stand; and Mass at 5:30 p.m.

Benefit for Elise Ryne Rochman -- 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Winery, Makanda. Elise has been diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a terminal disease. Money raised go to the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation and National Tay-Sachs and Allied diseases Association. Features seven bands: Rob Drabkin, Gentleman Auction House, John Boy's courage, The Natives, Carlos Alberto, Brad Oliver, J.W. Brown. $7 entrance fee. Outdoor food sales/ barbecue, silent auction.

St. Clair County 4-H Dog Show -- 9 a.m. Saturday, Belle-City Kennel Club, Belleville. Classes are obedience, trick, rally, working and showmanship. 236-4172.

5K Run/Walk -- 8:30 a.m. Saturday, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Adults 5K run/walk and a children's half-mile fun run begins at 9:15 a.m. $25 adults, $15 youth 18 and under, free for children in the fun run. 236-4952 or allsup.com under the community relations page. Sponsored by Allsup. Proceeds go to Christian Activity Center and the Tanzania mission trip.

Burn Camp Fundraiser -- 5:45-7 p.m. Saturday, GCS Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd., Sauget. All-you-can-eat pregame picnic. Game begins at 7 p.m. $20 per person, $1 beer at pregame picnic only. Children 2 and under free. Prizes, raffles. Sponsored by Steamfitters Local 439 of East St. Louis. Funds raised help provide children with severe burns a week of summer camp. 624-6096.

Motorcycle Night Ride -- 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Karbans Knotty Pines, Paderborn. Sign up from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Paderborn Rat Pack. 473-9954. 50/50, cash awards.

St. Pancratius Church Picnic -- 4 p.m. Saturday, church grounds, Fayetteville. Fried chicken dinner at 4 p.m., quilt and cash bingo, washer tournament at 6:30 p.m., music by Polka Connection, polka Mass at 4 p.m., refreshments, sandwiches.

Car Show -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, K J's Saloon, 805 S. Illinois St., Belleville. Sponsored by Order of the Goodfellows. Car and bike show. Judging for cars at 1 p.m. and judging for bikes at 3 p.m. $20 entrance fee for vehicles. Free admission to look.

Strawberry Festival -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Central Christian Church, 2020 Johnson Road, Granite City. Chocolate-covered strawberries, baked goods, meals. $7 adults, $3.50 children.

Poker Run -- 10 a.m. Saturday, Sit N Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Sponsored by Josie's Joy. $10 per hand, $5 each extra hand. Sign up from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendance prizes, 50/50 raffle.

Gun and Knife Show -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Illinois 13 and 159, Belleville. $4 admission. Buy, sell, trade guns, coins, knives, ammunition, scopes.

Antique & Classic Boat Festival -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Alton Marina, 1 Henry St., Alton. Hosted by the Mississippi Valley Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Over 70 boats displayed from 1930 to 1970. Free admission.

Great Rivers Towboat Festival -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Grafton Riverfront, Grafton. Tours from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Free tours of working towboats. Food, music, rope throwing contests, art of the Mississippi and more.

Archaeology Day -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kampsville. Tour a 2,000 year old excavation site, demonstrations of ancient skills, museum, hands-on activities and more.

Alton Block Party -- 4-10:30 p.m. Saturday, between Piasa and State streets, Alton. Live music, dancing, tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young by the band 4&20. Food available. 465-6676.

Tribute to Elvis -- 2 p.m. Sunday, East Carondelet Community Center, 823 State St., East Carondelet. Features Steve Brandes and the KZQZ Rock N Rebel Everett Dean. Doors open at 1 p.m. 286-3393 or 286-5600. $15 advance, $20 at the door.

Freedom Celebration -- 6 p.m. Sunday, St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. Music by the Wanda Mountain Boys, church choir and orchestra. Fox News weatherman, Chris Higgins, narrates. Color guard post colors. Food court at 5 p.m. 397-5994. Free admission.

Summer Skating Fun -- 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Fun Spot Skating Center, 1400 West Blvd., Belleville. $5.50 admission, $2 skate rental. Also held each Tuesday, July through August 11. 234-4502.

Exhibits

Mama's Kitchen -- through Oct. 2009, Collinsville Historical Museum, 406 W. Main St., Collinsville. Features "on loan" items such as an 1860 jelly cupboard, bucket bench, wooden and brass buckets, wooden washing machine, butter churn and a cupboard door from the razed Louis Lumaghi home.

Emma Kunz House -- 602 Fulton St., Belleville. $2 adults, $1 children six to 12. Train display in lower level. Open the second Sunday of each month except January and February from 2 to 4 p.m. 234-0600.

St. Clair County Historical Society -- 701 E. Washington St., Belleville. $2 adults, $1 children 6 to 12 years. Open the second Sunday of each month except January and February from 2 to 4 p.m. Abraham Lincoln and Civil War exhibit and 1800s vintage dresses on display through Sept. 2009.

Glen Carbon Heritage Museum -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Saturday, Tuesday, 124 School St., Glen Carbon. Group tours available. 288-7271.

"Circuit Rider" -- through July 9, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, 1 Lewis & Clark Trail, Hartford. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle designed and built in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. Also shown at Ted's Motorcycle World in Alton on saturday and at the "Celebration of Broadway" from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Alton.

Food

Barbecue -- 3-7 p.m. today, Turkey Hill Grange, Illinois 15 and Green Mount Road, Belleville. Carryouts. Sponsored by Turkey Hill Grange.

Aviston Fish and Chicken Fry -- 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Eat in or carryout. 228-7311.

Collinsville Fish Fry -- 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 157, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out.

Fairview Heights Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. Sponsored by Walton's. 632-5222.

Highland Fish Fry -- 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 654-6367.

Millstadt Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt VFW Post 7980, Illinois 158 and Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Carryouts available. Sponsored by VFW Post 7980. 476-1180.

O'Fallon Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, O'Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. Highway 50, O'Fallon. Sponsored by the KC and Ladies Auxiliary. 632-6229.

O'Fallon Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St., O'Fallon. Eat in or carry out. Desserts by Moose Ladies Auxiliary. Sponsored by VFW Post 805 and Auxiliary. 624-2651.

Okawville Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Sponsored by American Legion Post. Eat in or carryout. 243-6545.

Scott Fish Fry -- 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, Scott VFW Hall, Belleville. Carryouts. 746-9801.

Shiloh Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Friday, Shiloh Eagles #545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Eat in or carry out. 624-5412.

Smithton Fish Fry -- 4-9 p.m. Friday, American Legion, 102 N. Main, Smithton. Also barbecue on Saturday and fried chicken on Sunday. 235-4112.

Swansea Fish Stand -- 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 301 Service St., Swansea. 222-7171.

Troy Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, VFW Hall, 123 W. Market St., Troy. Eat in or carryout. 667-8387.

Smithton Barbecue -- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, American Legion Post 937, Smithton. Eat in or carryout.

Millstadt Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Millstadt VFW Post 7980, Illinois 158 and Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Sponsored by VFW Post 7980. Carryouts available.

Games

Cribbage -- 6:30 p.m. today, VFW Post 4183, 1516 Old State Route 158, Belleville. (south of Belleville gate at Scott Air Force Base). $10 entry fee. Nine games against nine opponents. Sponsored by Len Wahlig Cribbage Club. Dave, (217) 563-7190 or dmcarey@consolidated.net.

Euchre Tournament -- 7 p.m. Friday, St. Joseph New Parish Center, Freeburg. $5 per person. No partner needed. Sponsored by St. Joseph of Freeburg Men's Club. 539-5493.

Holiday

Bethalto Fireworks -- 6-9 p.m. Sunday, St. Louis Regional Airport, Bethalto. Free games, bounce houses, horse and pony rides, volleyball, small car show, concerts, food. fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

Patriots in the Park -- 6-11 p.m. Wednesday, Wilson Park, Granite City. Carnival rides and food vendors. Granite City Community Swing Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Markets

Swansea Farmers Market -- 3-7 p.m. today, Melvin Price Park, Swansea. Held rain or shine. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts. Over 12 vendors.

Jewelry Sale -- 9 a.m.-3 pm. today-Friday, lobby, Anderson Hospital, Maryville.

Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market -- 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, parking lot at Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard, Alton. Fresh produce, artwork.

Yard and Bake Sale -- 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pentecostals of Troy, 312 S. Main St., Troy. Hosted by Solo Flight, the singles ministry of the church.

Rumage Sale -- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Benefits the youth group. Features antiques, commercial equipment, furniture, clothing, household, books, toys, games, holiday items and more.

Farmers Market -- 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Silver Creek Mill, 602 S. Jefferson St., Mascoutah. Locally-grown organic products, plants, jams and jellies. Lunch served from 10 a.m. to noon.

On Stage

Disney's "Aladdin Jr." -- 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. $6 general admission. 537-4962. Presented by the Looking Glass Players.

"Bye Bye Birdie" -- 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dunham Hall Theater, Morris University Center, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Free parking on lot E behind the theater. $15 adults, $12 seniors and children under 18. Group rates available. 650-2774.

"The Wizard of Oz" -- 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Performing Arts Center, Granite City High School, Granite City. $10 adults, $5 children. 451-1032 for tickets or buy at the door.

"Love, Sex and the I.R.S." -- 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Capitol Theatre, downtown Waterloo. Presented by Monroe Actors Stage Company. $10 adults, 48 students, senior citizens. 939-7469.

"Jesus Christ Superstar" -- 7 p.m. Saturday, Amphitheater, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Free admission. Culmination of Youth Sing Praise program. Donations accepted. 397-6700, ext. 6272.

Comedy -- 9 p.m. Saturday, Ryders Inn, 5 Sunrise Court, off Route 160, Highland. Features Mike Mcguire, Wayne Wiskow and Joe "The Animal" Lancey. Free.

Shoots

Trap League -- 6 p.m. today, Highland Pistol and Rifle Club, east of the intersection of Bellm and Iberg roads, Highland. 654-3980.

Practice Trap Open -- 6-9:30 p.m. today, Edwardsville Gun Club, 4104 Staunton Road, Edwardsville.

Open Trap Shooting -- noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Edwardsville Gun Club, 4104 Staunton Road, Edwardsville. 656-2875.

Trap Shooting -- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mascoutah Sportsmans Club, 1535 N. County Road, Mascoutah.

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