Thursday, Jul. 09, 2009

What's happening

Concerts

Concerts at the Park -- 8 p.m. today, Bellevue Park, Belleville. Free. Features Ed & Friends. Bring lawn chairs. July 16: Waterloo German Band.

Music in the Park -- 6-9 p.m. today, Ever & Anon Park, corner of East Main and Mascoutah, Belleville. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Features Drive Thru Society at 6 p.m. and The Yard Squad at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Sponsored by Belleville Heritage Society.

Edwardsville Municipal Band -- 8 p.m. today, City Park, 112 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville. Free. Features vocalist Stephanie Strohman. Concession stand.

Smokin' Aces Band -- 7-8:30 p.m. today, Tri-Township Park gazebo, Troy. Free. Bring lawn chairs. Classic rock cover band.

Summer Concert Series -- 7-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Bobby's Frozen Custard, Route 159, Maryville. Free admission. Music by Mirage on Saturday and Lucky Old Sons on Sunday.

Concerts at the Square -- 8 p.m. Monday, downtown Belleville. Free. Music by Dale Willeford Band. July 20: Jim Chadderton & The Special Edition. Bring lawn chairs.

Dances

Dynamic Combo -- 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Lindendale Park Ballroom, Highland. 654-9753.

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

Events

Washington County Fair -- through Saturday, fairgrounds, Nashville. Carnival rides and arm bands each night. 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. Food stand open for all grandstand events. Today: Motocross, 7 p.m. Friday: Country tractor pull for Washington County residents at 6:30 p.m. Saturday: Demolition derby, 7 p.m.

Randolph County Fair -- today-July 18, fairgrounds, Sparta. Free gate and free parking during the fair. Today: Carnival, Little Mr. and Miss. Friday: Carnival and lawn mower derby at 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sheep show at 8:30 a.m., 4-H animal show (poultry and rabbits) at 9 a.m. and cats, dogs and small pets at 11 a.m.; Sunday: carnival and alpaca show at 10 a.m.; Monday: open beef show at 8 a.m.; Tuesday: 4-H Swine, sheep and goats show at 9 a.m, 4-H beef show at 1:30 p.m., 4-H tractor driving contest at 3:30 p.m., TT race at 4 p.m., time trial at 5 p.m., race at 7 p.m, hospitality hour at 6 p.m., 4-H livestock auction at 7 p.m.; Wednesday: dairy at 9 a.m., agricultural products, floriculture, fine arts, textiles, dairy and culinary, photography and miscellaneous from 9 a.m. to noon; July 16: open dairy mud bog at 7 p.m.; July 17: Sparta Saddle Club horse show at 6 p.m.; July 18: 4-H horse show at 9 a.m., open horse show at 1 p.m.

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

Stars in the Park -- Friday, Schranz Memorial Park, Swansea. Free movie. Bring a blanket. Movie is "Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa."

Millstadt Firemens Picnic -- Friday-Saturday, Liederkranz Park, Millstadt. Fish and chicken dinners, Chicago ball tournament, $15 armband ride specials both days. Friday: Chicago ball tournament and music by Freefall from 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday: Floyd and the Barbers from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saloonatics from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Lebanon Firemen's Picnic -- Friday-Saturday, downtown Lebanon. Parade at 7 p.m. both nights, carnival rides, food at 4 p.m., games, beer garden, soda stand, cake and dessert stand. Music by The Jorrells until 1 a.m. both nights. Sponsored by Lebanon-Emerald Mound Volunteer Fire Department.

Smithton Turner Picnic -- 4 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, Turner Park, Smithton. Games, food, music by Undercover on Friday and Aftershock on Saturday. Washer tournament at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Smithton Turners.

Hoyleton Hofbraufest -- Friday-Sunday, Hoyleton. Friday: arm band night for rides from 5 to 10 p.m., 5K packet pickup until 10 p.m., Hoyleton Grade School Band from 6 to 6:30 p.m., Studio 50 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Beaucoup Bottom Band from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 5K run at 8 a.m., youth half mile run at 9 a.m., breakfast with champions from 7 to 10 a.m., washers tournament at noon, tractor show from noon to 5 p.m., free throw contest from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Jamie's Tumbling from 6:30 to 7 p.m., Turn-A-Bouts from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday: Car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., horseshoes tournament at noon, kiddie tractor pull at 1 p.m., quilt auction at 1 p.m., Lower Lights Quartet from 1 to 3 p.m., Steve Perry's music students from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Polka Brothers from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Raffle drawing at 10 p.m.

Open Games Horse Show -- 5 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Trail Riders Arena, Quarry Road, O'Fallon. $30 all day non-members, $10 members, free to spectators. Classes in poles, barrels, youth and adult, flags, keyhole, Z barrel, cow horse and more. Concession stand. Proof of coggins and collared shirt required. Sponsored by Lincoln Trail Riders, Inc. 979-7474.

Rummagepalooza -- 8 a.m. Saturday, Circle of Health Wellness Center, 700A S. Illinois St., Belelville. Rummage sale, bake sale, music, chair massages. Sponsored by TOCO (Tapestry of Community Offerings). www.toconfp.org.

St. Damian Picnic -- Saturday, church grounds, Damiansville. All you can eat cafeteria style supper begins at 3:30 p.m., bingo, refreshments, games, novelties. Masses at 4 and 5:30 p.m.

Toy and Sports Collectibles Show -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Route 13 and 159, Belleville. Features new and antique toys, sports cards, collectibles, action figures, comics, Star Wars, models, diecast, movies, DVDs, NASCAR, Hot Wheels and more. $3 adults, 12 and under free.

Movie Screening -- 8:45 p.m. Saturday, City Park, Edwardsville. Hosted by the Edwardsville Parks Department. Sponsored by Hortica Insurance. Movie is "Raiders of the Lost Ark." 692-7538.

Cruise Night --Saturday, Steeleville. Classic car show. Grandstand events, 4-H shows.

Family Fun Day -- 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Glazebrook Park, Godfrey. Carnival games, washers tournament, dunking booth, climbing wall, inflatable slide, music, unveiling of the 2009 Great Godfrey Maze design. Bring picnic lunch. Free.

Contemporary Indian Art Show -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Collinsville. Features paintings, drawings, metalwork, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, beadwork, dolls and Indian flutes and more. Free admission.

Jersey County Fair -- Saturday-July 19, American Legion, Jersey County fairgrounds, Jerseyville. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5-11 p.m. Saturday; 5-10 p.m. Sunday. Food, merchandise, vendors, livestock, agriculture competitions, entertainment, tractor and truck pulls, rodeo, demolition derby, Queen competitions. $2 per person admission, under 13 free. 498-3422.

Clinton County Fair -- Sunday-July 18, fairgrounds, Carlyle. Sunday: Miss Clinton County Queen pageant at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall; Tuesday: I.T.P.A. and Illinois Hot Farm Stock Tractor pull at 7 p.m. ; July 16: truck pull at 7 p.m.; July 17: Clinton County tractor pull at 7 p.m.; July 18: demolition derby at 7:30 p.m.

Catsup Bottle Festival -- Sunday, downtown Collinsville. Catsup bottle party tunes all day beginning at 9 a.m., vendors, entertainment and kids activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., car, truck and motorcycle show registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., opening ceremony at 11 a.m., ketchup tasting booth at 11:15 a.m., Little Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup contest at 11:30 a.m., st. Louis Rams cheerleaders from noon to 3 p.m., hot dog eating contest at noon, Ronald McDonald magic show at 12:30 p.m., birthday party games at 1 p.m., hula hoop contest at 2 p.m., water balloon toss at 2:30 p.m., Quarter Draw Band at 3:30 p.m., grand prize drawing at 4:30 p.m.

Ben's Birthday Celebration -- noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, Edwardsville. Craft demonstrations, antique appraisals, games, ice cream. $6 adults, $3 children.

Caribbean Calypso -- 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Shananigan's Caribbean Patio, 6401 W. Main St., Belleville. Free. Caribbean music, appetizers, drinks, Corvette Club car show. Hosted by West Belleville Promotional Committee. Proceeds donated in part to the West End Redevelopment Corporation.

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 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. Collection of quilts on display through mid-November. Group tours available. 288-7271.

"Circuit Rider" -- through today, 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.

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

Exhibits --opens today-Aug. 22, Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Features Jeff Sippel: "Action/Reaction," Joe Chesla: "Letting go a breath I didn't know I was holding" and Jenny Boudreault: "Awakenings."

Madison County Historical Society -- 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 715 N. Main St., Edwardsville. "Life in Lincoln's Time 1809-1865." Opens Sunday-Nov. 30.

Yanda Log Cabin -- 148 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month through October. Group tours available. 288-7271.

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 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.

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 carry out 243-6545.

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

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.

Spaghetti Dinner -- 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O'Fallon. Benefits a church member for medical bills. Cost is by donation only. Thrivent for Lutherans will match some of the donations.

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.

Breakfast and USO Fundraiser -- 7-10 a.m. Saturday, O'Fallon Masonic Lodge, 122 E. State St., O'Fallon. $6 adults, $4 children. All you can eat. $1 from each breakfast is donated to the USO at Lambert-St. Louis. Sponsored by O'Fallon Masonic Lodge. 632-3177.

Barbecue Benefit -- noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Wishing Well Ministry, 204 John St., State Park Place. Pork steaks, rib tips, brats. Proceeds go for Hero's Way t-shirts and signs. Sponsored by Washington Park Emergency Organization. 920-2508.

All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet -- 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Corpus Christi Parish Center, 206 Rasp St., Shiloh. $7.50 adults, $3.50 children six to 10, under six free.

Barbecue -- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 800 S. 6th St., Belleville. $14 side of ribs, three sides. Sponsored by South Side Improvement Association. 233-9380.

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, Smithton Senior Center, Smithton.

Euchre Tournament -- 1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Pancratius Parish Center, Fayetteville. $5. 768-4222.

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. Ice cream social, 25-cents per scoop.

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

Clothing Giveaway -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Calvary Lutheran Church, 6606 W. Main St., Belleville. Sponsored by Calvary and Peace Lutheran churches. Free hot dogs and soda to those attending. Clothing for men, women and children.

Farmers Market -- 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Silver Creek Mill, 602 S. Jefferson St., Mascoutah. Organic and specialty growers of produce, gourmet coffee bar, live music.

On Stage

"Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr." -- 8 p.m. today-Sunday, Breese Northside Park, 10th and Walnut streets, Breese. Presented by Clinton County Showcase. $5. Reservations to 526-2866 or tickets@ccshowcase.com.

"Cooking with Marge" -- 7 p.m. Friday and July 17, 24, 31, Fischer's Restaurant, 2100 W. Main St., Belleville. Comedy dinner show with Linda Spall. $39.95 for debut on Friday. All other dates are $45 per person. Reservations to Barb, (314) 324-5449.

"Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" -- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-July 18, 2 p.m. July 18-19, Dunham Hall Theater, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. $15 adults, $12 seniors and children under 18 and non-SIUE students, faculty and staff, free to SIUE students with valid ID. 650-2774.

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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