BLack Door Gallery Exhibit Rescheduled for December 13

BLack Door Gallery  exhibit  of work by Craig Thomas was postponed due to weather and has been reschedule for December 13th. 2013  from 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Greeting cards, miniatures, prints and paintings will be on display.

For more information, contact:

Craig Thomas

BLack Door Gallery

blackdoorgallery.com

(573) 225-7734

craigthomas4@mac.com

http://www.craigthomasart.com/

Spaces available for vendors at two upcoming events The Old Feed Store

Call for Art/Crafts: 

There is an outdoor under tent vendor space available this Saturday, Dec. 14 at Christmas in The Village. 

Also, indoor spaces for The Old Feed Store Open House on Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

If interested in either event, contact Ray Hogan at 618-525-2531. 

'Nature: Hard & Soft' exhibit at the Varsity Center for the Arts in Carbondale

“NATURE: Hard & Soft” is a limited-time exhibition of art by Roberta Elliott

and Karen Linduska during The Stage Company’s production of  THE 39 STEPS,

opening at Carbondale’s Varsity Center for the Arts on Friday, December 6.

Presented in the VCA gallery, this exhibition creates a juxtaposition of hard and soft elements, contrasting Roberta Elliott’s cool and sculptural mild steel with Karen Linduska’s intricate

and warm fabric quilts.

These nationally-known local artists collaborate in this exhibition curated by anthill gallery & vintage curiosities.  Fifteen per cent of anthill gallery’s commission on all artwork sold from “Nature: Hard & Soft” will be donated to The Stage Company of Carbondale.

THE 39 STEPS opens December 6th.  On Saturday, December 7th, the performance will begin at 8:30 p.m. to allow the traffic from the Lights Fantastic Parade to clear.

On Saturday, December 7, The Stage Company will open the lobby early so parade goers can use the theater as place to get warm and have a cup of hot chocolate. Once the parade passes, the VCA gallery will be open for those who are staying for the production.

Dayshift Boutique celebrating Small Business Saturday Nov. 30

DAYSHIFT BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

on Small Business Saturday Nov 30th

We hope you will join us on Saturday, November 30th in celebrating Small Business Saturday by shopping locally and supporting small businesses like Dayshift Boutique in Carbondale. 

We will be serving hot chocolate and other goodies and offering free gift wrapping to our shoppers.

The Dayshift tree will be donned with a variety of handmade ornaments from some of our most talented local artisans and the shop is full of beautiful gift items for your holiday shopping needs.

Bring a friend and make a day of it !  There are a lot of small businesses in Carbondale to visit on this day and every day !

For more information, contact:

Chris McKinley

Dayshift Boutique

101 W. Monroe

Carbondale, IL  62901
618-529-days (3297)dayshiftshop@gmail.comDayshift Carbondale on Facebook@shopdayshift on Twitter

“Moments of Clarity + Blinded Hope” in SIC’s Art Gallery

 “Moments of Clarity + Blinded Hope” will grace the Southeastern Illinois College Art Gallery in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center in Harrisburg on Dec. 6.  This exhibit will showcase the paintings of SIC art department coordinator and professional working artist, Brent Webb.

Recent exhibitions of Webb’s work include showcases in the Conner Contemporary Art Show in Washington, D.C., as well as showings in the SIC Art Gallery.  He was awarded honorable mention for the 2005 Walters Traveling Fellowship Award judged by curator of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, Chrissie Iles.  In addition, Webb was awarded a first place prize this summer in the 2013 Cedarhurst Biannual Art Show in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

Webb gives insight on his artwork, explaining, “I paint images that are bold and clear, yet leave many questions unanswered. Our dream lives, like our memories, contain the insubstantial, the ephemeral.  These distortions are articulated using oil paint on canvas. Beginning with a memory or a fragment of a recollection, I begin to collect images from online resources, art history, and family photos (either my own, or those of others).”

The SIC Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and there is no admission fee.  “Moments of Clarity + Blinded Hope” will run through Feb. 1.
Upcoming spring art classes offered by Webb at SIC include painting, advanced painting and life drawing.  Scholarships or financial aid may be available. 

For information on these and other art classes, contact Webb at 618-252-5400, ext. 2232 or emailbrent.webb@sic.edu<mailto:brent.webb@sic.edu>.  To register for classes, call a recruiter at 252-5400, ext. 4120.  Registration is going on now.

A painting in the upcoming art show “Moments of Clarity + Blinded Hope” by Brent Webb, SIC Art Department Coordinator and professional artist.  The show runs Dec. 6-Feb. 1 in the SIC Art Gallery.

Kris Killman Photography Exhibit at LEAA

Kris Killman is having a show of his photography through the month of November at the Little Egypt Arts Association. Images both locally and from around the country.

Reception for the show is November 29th, 5-7 p.m.

 

Also at the LEAA art center is our annual Christmas Extravaganza with many hand made, refurbished and original works of Christmas art. Great for gift giving and at great prices! Come in and check out what we have.

 

The hours for the art center vary since it’s run by all volunteers. There are no paid positions there. 

Generally speaking there is someone at the art center from 10 a.m through 2 p.m.  Monday – Saturday.

Angie's Originals Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

Anniversary
& Artists Celebration
is Saturday, Nov. 23

It's Our 3rd Anniversary!

Come see some of our artists in action from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Diane Bremer - Pottery
Monte Bremer  Woodworking
Jamie Jones - Felting
and others!

We will have Special Discounts on select items & Door Prizes!  More news to come!

312 E. Fifth St., Metropolis, IL   618-524-8789

NEW HOLIDAY HOURS:
Open Most Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

AND anytime you see our Flag Flying!

Opening Reception Nov. 23 for anthill's Fifth Annual 'Off the Wall' Exhibit

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities in Cobden presents the Fifth Annual "Off the Wall" group artist holiday exhibition, a unique collection of artwork, fine crafts and jewelry by 75 artists from southern Illinois and across the U.S.

The opening reception and artist appreciation will be Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. at 102 North Front Street in Cobden.  Larger paintings will be on display at The Yellow Moon Cafe at 110 North Front Street.

Artists invited to participate in fundraiser at the Old Feed Store Nov. 24

 Artists in the silent auction may work with Pat York on the percentage of proceeds to donate to Joan and the artist sets the minimum bid price.  This way everyone benefits.  

You are invited to come and/or to share this event on November 24th, 2013 widely!  It is a fun-filled musical, chili-eatin, and good-causin event for Joan Listen (current Carbondale and former Cobden resident) who has MS and is confined to an electric wheelchair.  Held at The Old Feed Store in Cobden from 2-5pm.  Free Range Chicks will be performing as well as Loose Gravel.  $10 donation at the door with all you can eat chili and dessert.  There will be a silent auction as well.  In the planning of the fundraiser, Joan secured a high-tech van and with an emergency loan, purchased it.  The fundraiser is to help her pay off the $5000 emergency loan as well as raise money for the conversion so that she can drive.  Joan is a giving volunteer in our community…lets show her that we can help her stay active and connected to family, friends and the community by helping her out with this van!!!  Any questions on how you can get involved, or donate, you can reach me at my email, or 618-697-4414.  If you would like to donate a dessert you can contact Nick Raino at 618-967-9755.  

Thanks and please share.  

Also, check out the Old Feed Store on Facebook and sign up to come to the event!!  

Basic Website Design Class, Wed. Nov. 20 at Illinois Small Business Development Center at Shawnee Community College

Basic Website Design

 

Wednesday, Nov. 20

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of designing a website using templates.  Learn about selling on the web, what to look for in a host provider, establishing a domain name, and tips to manage your site. Class will be held at Business and Industry Training Center, SCC main campus in Ullin. 

Register Online.

 

You may also register by calling Gabriele Farner at 618-634-3254. Please register by Nov. 13.

NOVEMBER 10 - Holiday Open House at Angie's Originals in Metropolis

Everyone is invited to the Holiday Open House at

Angie's Originals - an artisan boutique
Sunday, Nov. 10  Noon - 5 p.m.

312 E. Fifth St.

Metropolis, Illinois 62960

618.524.8789

NEW HOLIDAY HOURS:
Open Most Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

AND anytime you see our Flag Flying!

NOVEMBER 9 - Second Annual Union County High School Art Show at Anna Arts Center

FROM THE ANNA ARTS CENTER:

The Second Annual Union County High School Art Show

·  Reception: November 9 2013, 5-7 p.m. – Come to the Reception

·  then attend Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night Dream” reading at 7 pm

•  November 8 -11, Open 4-6 pm on Nov 8, 2-4 pm on Nov 10, and 2-4 pm on Nov 11

Upcoming classes at LEAA

From LEAA President Janet Bixler:

Check out Bob Barnfield's Sunday afternoon classes 2-4 PM  The next five weeks will cover Pre-Columbian Art- Olmec, Maya, Toltec, Aztec, Inca.  No need to register.  Just show up at LEAA.

Lisa DeMattei will teach a children's drawing class-FREE-on Dec 21 from 10-11.  All supplies included.

Colleen Thompson's Zentangle class was so popular she is doing another one, Thursday-Friday, Jan 30 and 31 10AM-3PM, lunch provided..Snow dates Feb 27-28

Watch for announcements for more new classes with new instructors coming up after the first of the year.

Include your event in RRVAA's 2014 Art Events Calendar

RRVAA will be compiling a calendar of 2014 visual arts events in southernmost Illinois shortly to post on our RRVAA website. If you'd like your event listed, please send an email to r2rvaa@gmail.com with the event name, date(s), time(s), location(s), and contact information (website, email, or phone). If it is a juried event or if there is a deadline for artist entries, please include that date also.

Vendors Wanted for Downtown Anna Holiday Bazaar

 Downtown Anna Holiday Bazaar.

• November 30, 10 am to 5 pm, Everyone is invited and it is Free.

• The Holiday Bazaar was created by the Anna Arts Center for talented artists and crafters to exhibit and sell their work during the Downtown Anna Christmas Festival.

• Come make a Free Christmas Ornament - an event for kids of all ages!

• Girl Scouts will present the colors to start the day, 4-8^th Grade Art Exhibit, from 10am to 5pm, Demonstrations and music throughout the day.

• Artist, Crafters, Businesses - This is an opportunity for you to display that one-of-a-kind gift. Space is a 10 x 10 square with a table if desired. Cost is only $25. Registration form attached. Call Lee’s cell 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com.

New art history class at LEAA

On Sunday, Nov. 3, Bob Barnfield will introduce a new art history class at Little Egypt Arts Center in Marion.  It will meet from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m.  Price is $7.00 per session. 

Participants can request subjects and Bob will create a schedule for six to eight weeks that will be posted at the gallery and emailed to those of you who have email.  

Sessions are open to everyone but contact Bob for non-member fees.  

The first class will investigate the Italian architect, Andrea Palladio. 

 For those who haven't attended any Bob's classes, these are slide presentations accompanied by research that is not found in regular "History of Art" education material.  

No registration is required.  Show up at the gallery on Sunday afternoon and prepare to be amazed. 

For more information, email Janet Bixler.

Amy "Birdie" Kirkpatrick Landscape Painting Silent Auction at Anna Arts Center

A landscape painting by Amy R. Kirkpatrick is the featured 'Painting Of the Month' at Anna Arts Center (AAC) for the months of September and October.  

The painting has been donated as a fundraising project for AAC and will be offered for sale in a silent auction.  The painting has an a bid of $350, and successive bids will be taken in increments of twenty dollars or more. 

Bidding will end Sunday October 20 at 3 PM and the winning bidder will be announced at the end of the afternoon's performance of the play 'Canteen' written and directed by Dr. Lynn Steveson.  The play is sponsored by Anna Arts Center and by P.A.S.T.

Kirkpatrick's colorful matted and framed gouache painting is dated May 1914 and has an image size of approximately thirteen by twenty inches.  The donor purchased the painting from former Anna resident, Fred Garrot of Springfield.  Garrot's mother, Betty, received the painting as a gift from Bess Kirkpatrick. 

The painting is on display in the foyer of the Anna Arts Center where there is a list for 'silent' bids.  Bids may also be submitted by contacting Lee Hackney, Director, at email: vabchlee@gmail.com or by Cell Phone at 1-904-625-1109.

Portrait class offered by LEAA

Jesse Rouse, a forensic artist from Carrier Mills, would like to teach a five week portrait drawing class.  He taught one of the free workshops LEAA held in the summer and just finished a class at Southeastern College.

The class would start on Tuesday, Oct 26 and run through Nov 26.  Time would be 5:30-7:00 PM.

He needs a minimum of six to conduct the class.  Price would be $35.00 for members and $50.00 for non members.

Contact Janet Bixler at magic1248@frontier.com if you are interested.  If she gets a few responses, she will aggressively put notice out to the media to get enough students.

Leakage of Consumer Dollars from Union County discussion on Oct. 9

“Leakage of Consumer Dollars” discussion is set for  Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the new Union County Courthouse.

We are excited to welcome as our guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the Union County Economic Development Corporation, Susan Odum with U of I Extension Service. The meeting will be Wednesday, October 9, 9:00 am, in the ‘Community Room’ of the new Union County Courthouse, Jonesboro. Susan will be speaking on her research into the “Leakage of Consumer Dollars” out of Union County. Based upon her recently completed study, “Retail Market Place Profile Study”, Susan has discovered that this “leakage” of dollars runs in the 100’s of millions of dollars annually. In addition to the huge impact this has on local businesses, this spending of consumer dollars outside our area is a major reason for our higher than average unemployment.

Following Susan’s presentation, we will be looking at options to try to stem this huge tide of  “leakage of consumer dollars” out of our County. There are a number of business organizations in the County dedicated to the promotion of economic development, such as the Union County Economic Development Corporation, the Union County Chamber of Commerce, Union County Women in Business, the Cobden Community & Business Association, and the Alto Pass Business Association. Working together, we can have a positive impact on this challenging problem.

Please come next Wednesday morning, October 9, 9:00 am, to the Union County Courthouse, to find out how you can make a difference!  If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact: Alan Eddington, 618-614-4596, or email: unioncountybiz@yahoo.com

UCEDC – PO Box 220 – Anna IL 62906

618-614-4596

Email: info@unioncountybiz.net - Website: www.unioncountybiz.net

CALL FOR ART AT BLUE SKY VINEYARD

Two great opportunities for artists to display their work at Blue Sky Vineyard in October 

Artists are invited to set up booths for

• Union County Colorfest  weekend Oct. 12 and 13 - music all day long
• Halloween Fest Oct. 27 and 28.  There will be a fish fry, tarot card reader, a balloon man and two bands.

For more information call Fern at 618-529-3513 or 618-534-1557 or email at fern@rochmangroup.com

‘Unity Through the Arts’ self-guided tour Oct. 12

Venues featuring local art, music, poetry and theater will be featured during this year’s “Unity Through the Arts” self-guided tour on Saturday, October 12 during Colorfest Weekend.

Organizations that worked to produce a brochure and map of the venues and information about the art events include the Anna Arts Center, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Imagining Geographies – SIU, River‐to‐River Visual Arts Association, SIU Office of Economic and Regional Development, Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau, Union County Economic Development and the Union County Museum.

Download a pdf file of  the Unity Through the Arts Self Guided Tour

The brochure will be available at cabins, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, wineries, galleries and public buildings throughout Union County, as well as being distributed as a file that can be uploaded to websites and social media platforms.

The collaboration’s goals are to help individual artists and arts and cultural organizations promote their work in Union County and southern Illinois, and to recognize the contributions made by the creative industries to the cultural, economic, and social well‐being of the region.

For additional information, visit https://rrvaa.wordpress.com/ or emailmailto:r2rvaa@gmail.com.

Participating venues include the following:

“Unity Through the Arts” Self-Guided Tour

Union County  -  Oct. 12, 2013

anthill gallery and vintage curiosities
102 Front St.   Cobden, IL  62920
618-303-3183
website:  anthillgallery.com
email:  anthillgallery@gmail.com

“Arte Michoacana from Cobden,” an exhibit with works by Juana Duran, Lilia Duran, Catalina Charicata and Elizabeth Duran is on display through Oct. 27.  Sand painting, photography and traditional Mexican embroidery/crochet will be featured. A public reception will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. as part of the “Unity for the Arts” Colorfest weekend.

Anna Arts Center117 W. Davie St.  Anna, IL  62906
618-833-6525
email:  annaartscenter@yahoo.com
website:  annaartscenter.com

Colorfest Events:

River to River Visual Arts Association present the  “Colorfest of Arts” gallery showfeaturing original paintings, fiber art, woodworking, jewelry and sculptures by regional artists.  Gallery show is open Friday, Oct. 11 from 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m.

Anna Arts Center and PAST present “Canteen,” a play adapted by Dr. Lynn Steveson about a World War II home front story from Bob Greene’s book, “Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen.”  Show times are Fridays, Oct. 11 and 18 at 7 p.m. and Sundays, Oct. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

Alligator and The Blue Fox111 Oak St  Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2900
email:  alligatorandthebluefox@gmail.com
website: alligatorandthebluefox.com

Oct. 12 hours:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Alligator And The Blue Fox is a new business that features a variety of gifts and the works of several local artist.  Store specials and activities are planned for all day Saturday, Oct. 12, and from 12:00 to 3:00 Susan Stokes will be demonstrating weaving techniques on a 7′ loom as She creates an alpaca shawl.

Yellow Moon Café
110 N Front St  Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2233
email:  theyellowmooncafe@gmail.com
website:  yellowmooncafe.com

Hours of operation for The Yellow Moon Cafe are Wednesday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – reopening 6 p.m. to Close; Saturday 10 a.m.  to Close.

“Forty Years of Painting,” a retrospective exhibition of the paintings of Jan York, Alto Pass is exhibited through October in Cobden at the Luna Gallery in The Yellow Moon Cafe.

Saturday, Oct. 12th  SIWADE (Southern Illinois West African Drumming Ensemble) is performing at the Yellow Moon Café from 8:00 – 11:30 p.m.

Southpass Beads
Louann and J-Bird Elwell
203 Ash St.  Cobden, IL  62920
(618) 893-6170
website: http://www.southpassbeads.etsy.com/
email: louann.elwell@gmail.com

Oct. 12 hours:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Southpass Beads carries all supplies needed for making jewelry, offers classes, beading parties and minor jewelry repairs as well as handmade jewelry and beads.

Yellow Rose Craft Boutique
408 S. Jefferson St.  Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 614-2815
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yellow-Rose-Craft-Boutique/544893848874218
email:  f.nealy@yahoo.com

The Yellow Rose Craft Boutique specializes in made-in-Illinois products, such as food items and candies. Owner Nealy Flamm also carries her own crafts, including greeting cards, aprons and hair adornments, as well as those of other local artists.

Exhibit of Ellen Spalt’s Painting Students 
First Presbyterian Church of Cobden Fellowship Hall
103 N. Jefferson St. Cobden, Il  62920

Oct. 12 hours:  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cobden artist Ellen Spalt has been teaching people to paint for many years, as both a Cobden High School art teacher and as a community teacher.  Works by her students, including southern Illinois wildlife and landscape paintings, will be on display at the Cobden First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on Oct. 12.

Karen Fiorino (Clay Lick Creek Pottery)
45 Old U.S. Highway 51, Makanda, IL  62958
618-521-5602
email: claylickcreek@gmail.com
website: www.claylickcreekpottery.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ClayLickCreekPottery

Oct. 12 hours:  Noon – 5 p.m.

Karen Fiorino is the creator of fun and functional majolica glazed pottery, immediately recognized throughout the area for its bright colors and unique and whimsical designs.  Karen may be throwing, trimming or glazing pieces in her studio that day, and her work will be on display and available for sale.

The Old Feed Store
111 N.Appleknocker Cobden, IL, 62920
618-525-2531 or 618-614-2732
theoldfeedstore@gmail.com

Oct. 12 hours:  All day and 8:00 p.m. for The Blue Billies show

“The Kings of Little Egypt” is a literary reading, presented by The Blue Billies, explores the kings of southern Illinois, including King Neptune, Pizza King or the King of Beers.  Theatrical vignettes extolling the kingly qualities of the common man (and woman) are woven together with music.

The Blue Billies are dedicated to experimenting with the crafted word by pulling it off the page and into performance art.  For more information and tickets, contact The Old Feed Store.
Union County Museum117 S. Appleknocker St.  Cobden, Il  62920
618-893-2865

Email:  uchgsillinois@gmail.com
Website: http://www.unioncountyilmuseum.com/

Oct. 12 hours:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Special exhibit “Union County through the eyes of Maurice Metzger” will be on display.  Metzger, who died in 2001, was a local artist who specialized in wildlife and local history, and also created cartoons for The Gazette-Democrat.

Colorfest in the Cobden Village Square
Cobden Business and Community Associationcontact:  Ray Hogan, president (theoldfeedstore@gmail.com)
October 12, 2013, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Stroll among the booths of artists, craftsmen and other vendors selling produce, vintage items and home-made goodies in Cobden’s Downtown Park.

Packrat’s Paradise Flea Market
220 S Front St.  Cobden, IL  62920
618-713-1989
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Packrats-Paradise-Flea-Market/445591775517326

One of Cobden’s newest businesses, Packrat’s Paradise features an art gallery tucked amid over 40 booths of vintage and antique items.  The works of local artists Rita Engbring, Ellen Spalt, Paula Day and Jan York, among others, are on display.

Shawnee Hills Antique Barn
290 Water Valley Rd.  Cobden, IL  62920
618-893-2211
Email: rheacalabrese @yahoo.com
website: www.shawneehillbb.com

Oct. 12 hours:  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In the historic 1860s Shawnee Hills Barn, owners Tony and Rhea Calabrese have recreated blacksmithing, woodworking and stained glass art shops as they existed in the 1890s, the 1920s and the 1940s, showing the different technologies that were used during each era.

Rainmaker Art Studio

Makanda Boardwalk
618-457-6282

Website: davedardisrainmaker.com
email: davemakanda@aol.com

Oct. 12 hours:  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dave Dardis, owner of Rainmaker Art Studio creates his original copper and bronze sculpture, fountains and jewelry in his studio on the Makanda Boardwalk.  Many of his most unique items are on display in his Magic Garden behind his studio.

StarView Vineyards5100 Wing Hill Rd.  Cobden, Ill 62920
618-893-9463
email: SVV_info@starviewvineyards.com
website:  http://www.starviewvineyards.com/

Art work on display by local artists Janet Althoff & Jurhee Veach

Live Music:

Sat., Oct. 12 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bone Dry River Band

Sun., Oct. 13 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Shawn Harmon

Enjoy a complimentary food & wine pairing of Starview’s 2008 Norton & meatballs.

The SouthEnd Stump Jumpers
present their 16th Annual Variety Show
Anna-Jonesboro High School auditorium
608 S. Main St.  Anna, Ill 62906

Musical entertainment by fabulous local talentThis year’s theme:  MASH – Hotlips and her Army Cohorts

Saturday, Oct. 12  7 p.m.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children
Available at the door or at the Anna Arts Center

Frack-Free Fest at Trails End Lodge1425 Skyline Drive, Cobden, Ill 62920

Oct. 12 – 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Learn what can be done to help save southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest at a free concert with performances by the Woodbox Gang, Hobo Knife and the County Graves.  Proceeds from live and silent auctions will benefit SAFE.

Pumpkin Townon the grounds of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center
1000 N. Main St. Anna, Il  62906

Pumpkin Town is an annual display of vignettes created by the area’s businesses and residents using pumpkins, bales of hay, mums and a wide variety of other materials.  Driving through Pumpkin Town is one of Colorfest’s most popular activities.

2013 VULTUREFEST: MUSIC FOOD AND FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

2013 VULTUREFEST:  MUSIC FOOD AND FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

        It's October, and the vultures are back, along with all of the music, food, and old fashioned family fun.  Vulture Fest 2013 returns to historic downtown Makanda for two days of art, music, and memories Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th.

         One of Southern Illinois' most beloved fall traditions, Vulture Fest not only celebrates the return of Makanda's world famous and legendary vultures, but also features the best that the land between the rivers has to offer.  The two day event, which draws visitors from across the nation, will feature not only the hypnotic antics of the fabled vultures, but also the beautiful handcrafted artwork of more than forty artisans and craftspeople from around the tri-state region, who will be on-hand with handcrafted gifts, all made in the U.S.A.  From paintings to jewelry to handmade soaps and lotions, downtown Makanda will be the place to find that special item for the holidays beginning at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday.  For those who can't attend a festival without their stomach growling, there will be plenty to choose from, with the downtown and boardwalk areas coming alive with an endless array of vendors cooking up festival favorites like corndogs, funnel cakes, hamburgers, chili, curly fries, pulled pork, and everything else to whet the appetite.  Kids of all ages will enjoy face painting by renowned artist Anne Berbling, and the beautiful fall Makanda landscape courtesy of Mother Nature.

        Of course no Vulture Fest would be complete without music, and this year a dozen local music acts from genres reaching across the musical spectrum supply entertainment in Makanda's famous Pavilion and Rainmaker's Garden.  Saturday brings the sounds of Moving Mary, Jenny Johnson, Hobo Knife, Fiddle Rick, Barry Cloyd, and RogNBob, while Sunday Vulture Fest attendees will be treated to the sounds of Cutting Jessies, Swamp Tigers, Well Well Wells, Todd Pierson, New Arts Jazztet, and Big Larry and Friends.  From folk-rock to gypsy stomp to singer/songwriter to jazz to blues, regardless of musical taste Vulture Fest 2013 will offer something for everybody.  Don't miss out on the fun, or the vultures!  For more information visit Vulture Fest on Facebook @ makandaboardwalkevents or contact them by email at makandafestevents@gmail.com.