O’Fallon Around Town — Jan. 19 edition
Noon Friday, Jan. 20, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Due to the number of submissions, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.
Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: O’Fallon Progress Around Town, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Friday, Jan. 20
▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, tilapia, catfish, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239
▪ Shiloh Eagles Fish Fry — 5-7 p.m. Shiloh Eagles 545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and sides. Full menu. Dine-in or carryout available. For carryout, call 618-624-5412. facebook.com/shiloheagles545
▪ The Sheldon: Virginia Luque with Jubilant Sykes — 7:30 p.m. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Virginia Luque plays classical and flamenco music in a Spanish romantic style, combining extraordinary technical virtuosity with beautiful tone and musicianship. American baritone Jubilant Sykes brings a new dimension to the traditional career of the classically trained singer by drawing on gospel and jazz influences to deliver performances in differing musical genres. Presented by St. Louis Classical Guitar. thesheldon.org
Saturday, Jan. 21
▪ Tri Township Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the book sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. During inclement weather, call the library at 618-667-2133 after 9 a.m. to see if the sale is canceled. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
▪ The Sheldon: Somi — 8 p.m. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Fresh off her triumphant performance as Miriam Makeba in the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ production of Dreaming Zenzile, vocalist, composer and writer Somi Kakoma, the daughter of Rwandan and Ugandan immigrants, discovered her musical identity traversing the cultural bridge between America and Africa. That sense of discovery continues to guide a career in which she has forged a musical signature, channeling the jazz, soul and the music of her roots. She will pay tribute to Makeba in this special concert performance. thesheldon.org
Saturday, Jan. 21 & Sunday, Jan. 22
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents: Grimaud Plays Brahms — 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Stéphane Denève leads a World Premiere and SLSO commission by Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts, a St. Louis native whose music is “captivating from the start” (The New York Times). Glanert’s “Open Land” begins the program with a sound that’s recognizably “Brahmsian.” Later, Hélène Grimaud, whose “performances attempt, whenever possible, to shake up conventional pianistic wisdom” (The New Yorker), joins for Brahms’ First Piano Concerto. slso.org
Monday, Jan. 23
▪ Injury Free Running Clinic — 5:30 p.m. With our trained specialists, we can adjust and improve performance for all levels of runners – from beginners to experts – safely with a comprehensive examination and one-on-one support. Led by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s physical therapist Kristen Junker, PT, DPT, and Anne Lueken, DPT, the program’s goal is to support and educate runners on injury prevention and performance enhancements through a personalized plan. Sessions are limited to 18 participants per clinic. Registration is free. hshs.org/StElizabeths/Events or 618-624-3668.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org.
Other area happenings
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Fellowship Hall, 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon. The need for blood is urgent during winter months, when the holidays and winter weather reduce blood donations. To donate, please contact ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or visit bloodcenter.org/group and use code 10841 to schedule online. St. Clare School may earn a textbook grant if enough blood donations are collected. Donors will receive a gift card or a donation to Feeding America.
This story was originally published January 9, 2023 at 12:00 AM.