Thursday, Jul. 02, 2009

What's happening

Concerts

Jazz Concert -- 7 p.m. today, Blum House, downtown Collinsville. Features Jack Butterfield on piano, Valerie Tichechek on vocals, Jimmie Merrity on drums and Raymond Eldridge on bass. Bring lawn chairs.

Edwardsville Municipal Band --8 p.m. today, City Park, 112 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville. Patriotic concert with music by a community choir. Concession stand.

Music in the Park -- 7 p.m. today, Grove Memorial Park, Main Street and Market, Grafton. Bring lawn chair. Free. 786-2722.

Patriotic Concert --7 p.m. Friday, Zion Church, 117 W. White, Millstadt. Music by the Millstadt Community Choir. 476-1778.

Concert Series --7-10 p.m. Sunday, Bobby's Frozen Custard, Route 159, Maryville. Music by SwingDeVille. 345-3002.

Jazz on the Lake -- 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Grand Marais Golf Club, Frank Holten State Park, East St. Louis. Jazz and Heritage festival with saxophonist Corey Allen and Music Unlimited. $10 per person, $15 per couple. 698-0787 or 482-7913 or at the gate. Food, beverages sold. Bring lawn chairs.

Centralia Carillon -- 2 p.m. Sunday, downtown Centralia. Features Carlo van Ulft.

Music at Metter -- Sunday, Metter Park, 211 E. Cherry St., Columbia. Music by Morland Drive, 3-5 p.m., Saengerbund German Singers, 5-6 p.m. and Michael Lacey and his New Orleans Swing from 6 to 8 p.m. Food, drinks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Free. 281-7144, ext. 106.

Concerts at the Square -- 8 p.m. Monday, downtown Belleville. Free. Music by A Step Beyond. Bring lawn chairs.

Concerts in the Cafe -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, cafe, Southwestern Illinois College, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Free. Music by Raven Moon Band. 235-2700, ext. 5561.

Dances

Highland Dance --8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Lindendale Park Ballroom, Highland. Music by Trio Freddi. 654-9753.

4th of July Dance -- 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Community Club Exhibition Hall, Okawville. Music by Heritage Band. Sponsored by Okawville Community Club, Inc. Chicken dinners, chicken and fish sandwiches.

Events

Patriots in the Park --1-11 p.m. today-Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday, Wilson Park, Granite City. Today: Carnival rides and food vendors, evening matinee with rides for $1.50 from 6 to 10 p.m., pony and carriage rides from 4 to 8 p.m. ($3 per person) and a softball tournament at 7 p.m. Friday: 5K run/walk at 8 a.m., carnival rides and food vendors from 1 to 11 p.m., armband day ($16 each) from 1 to 5 p.m., pony and carriage rides from 4 to 8 p.m. ($3 per person), patriot Idol contest at 6:30 p.m., softball tournament all day. Saturday: Carnival rides and food vendors from 1 to 11 p.m., gospel/patriotic performance from 6 to 7 p.m., Alicia Schaefer and The Idea Lab at 7 p.m., Greater St. Louis Parachute Club demonstration at 7:30 p.m., idol winner at 7:45 p.m., Junior Choir and Master's Voice Choir at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. On Sunday: car show at noon, fireman's rodeo at 10 a.m., family fun day from noon to 4 p.m., dog show at 1 p.m. ($1 entry fee), carnival rides and food vendors from 1 to 4 p.m., afternoon matinee (all rides, $1.50) from 1 to 4 p.m., softball tournament finals.

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

St. Michael's Picnic -- Saturday, church grounds, Paderborn. All you can eat fried chicken dinner from 3 to 8 p.m., quilt bingo, Masses at 3:30 and 5 p.m., raffle, picnic attractions.

Picnic in the Park --noon-10 p.m. Friday, Community Park, Dupo. Rides, games, food, beverages, "Allies" Band reunion from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Big Boss Blues Band at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk.

Washington County Fair -- Sunday-July 10, fairgrounds, Nashville. Carnival rides and arm bands each night, Monday-July 11. Two bicycles given away at 8:30 p.m. each night. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults and children 12 and older, 11 and under, $5. Horse show is free. Food stand open for all grandstand events. Sunday: western horse show at 10 a.m. Monday: ITPA tractor pull at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: ITPA tractor pull at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Demolition derby, 7 p.m. July 9: Motocross, 7 p.m. July 10: Country tractor pull for Washington County residents at 6:30 p.m. July 11: Demolition derby, 7 p.m.

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

Exhibits

Mama's Kitchen -- through October 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.

Lincoln Exhibit -- 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Steeleville Area Public Library, 625 S. Sparta St., Steeleville. Traveling exhibit of the Lincoln/Douglas debates. Displays consists of text and graphic design that depict history of the debates. 965-9732.

Mascoutah Heritage Museum -- 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 306 W. Main St., Mascoutah. Free admission, however, donations are accepted. "Country Schools" features the 17 rural schools of the Mascoutah School district. Scenes of the schools and the pupils who attended will be featured, along with artifacts and supplies from the early days.

Artist of the Month --opens today-July 31, Chester Public Library, Chester. Features artist Tabitha Knope. Her work is displayed on the Rathert easel, near the circulation desk.

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 carry out. 228-7311.

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

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 carryout. 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 carryout. Desserts by Moose Ladies Auxiliary. Sponsored by VFW Post 805 and Auxiliary. 624-2651.

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.

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.

Holiday

Alhambra --Saturday, Alhambra Firemen-Legion Park, Alhambra. Jaycees will serve food and drinks. Funnel cakes available. Food served beginning at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Alton -- 9:15 p.m. Friday, Riverfront Park, Alton. "Fireworks on the Mississippi." Clark Bridge as background.

Columbia -- 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust, Columbia. Food, drinks, fireworks, rides, music and more. Music by Two Grumpy Old Men from 2 to 4 p.m., Belleville Community Band from 4 to 6 p.m. and Father Jack from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Dupo -- dusk Saturday, Community Park, Dupo. Fireworks.

East St. Louis -- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Collinsville Ave., downtown East St. Louis. Car and bike show, basketball tournament, activities for children. Kick off at 8 p.m. Friday. Sponsored by the city of East St. Louis and the Downtown East Development Group.

Freeburg -- 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Freeburg Recreation Park, 300 E. Hill St., Freeburg. Fireworks. Hosted by Freeburg Chamber of Commerce. Bring lawn chairs.

Kaskaskia Island -- 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site, Kaskaskia Island. Address by Dr. Samuel P. Wheeler, SIU-Carbondale Professor of Illinois History. Hour-long patriotic ceremony. Free. Music.

Lebanon --dusk Friday, Horner Park, Lebanon. Fireworks.

Mascoutah -- Saturday, Mascoutah. Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration. Entertainment, exhibits, old-fashioned craft vendors, food activities, rides, softball and kickball tournaments, bingo, artisans. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Millstadt -- 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Village Park, Millstadt.

Troy -- dusk Saturday, Tri-Township Park, Troy. Fireworks. Bring chairs, blankets.

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.

Buck-A-Bag Sale -- 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 8 N. Belleville St., Freeburg. Clothing for men, women and children at $1 per bag. Miscellaneous items. Sponsored by Freeburg Food & Clothing Bank.

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

On Stage

Elizabeth Lakamp --1 p.m. Tuesday, Tri-Township Library, Troy. One-woman variety show, "Eliza Dawn and her Rockin' Sockin' 50's Review." 667-2133.

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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