Anna Arts Center- Upcoming Events

Anna Arts Center Presents Three Exciting Events - Come to the Art Center for a Jolly Good Time!

1. Everyone is Invited to the Las Posadas Celebration

Anna Arts Center and St. Mary’s Church have brought a contemporary one-afternoon version of Las Posadas, a festive Christmas tradition, to life in a heartwarming event on Sunday, Nov 18, at 1 p.m. at the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, Anna. It is Free and Everyone is invited to join Joseph and Mary as they make their way to Bethlehem looking for shelter. The beautiful skit includes a procession that will wind around the block starting and ending at the Anna Arts Center. Everyone is invited to join in the procession, singing familiar Christmas carols. There will be refreshments following the skit and procession. There will be Food Bank bins for canned donations if you desire to donate. Also, please bring your favorite Mexican dish to share. Please dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy this unique experience.

As part of the celebration, there is a piñata contest. It is free to enter. The piñata can be of any design. The winner will receive a ribbon and Colaciones (box of sweets).  Please bring your piñatas for the contest to the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, on Friday, Nov 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, Nov 17, from 10 am. to 12, noon.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, Nov 18, at 1 p.m.  If you need more information, please contact Susan 618-559-9683 or email sheffersra@yahoo.com.

2. Kids Explore the Arts on Black Friday

The Anna Arts will host an event for kids to explore the arts on November 23, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents this is your chance to go Christmas Shopping on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and leave the kids with us! The kids will have lots of activities to keep them busy from drawing, painting, music, skits, making a Christmas gift and a movie. It will be an opportunity for your kids to be creative and have fun! The Cost is $30 or $5/hour and includes snacks and lunch.

You must register by November 17 for this event.  Please send a check made out to Anna Arts Center and mail to 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address, name of child and time the child will attend. If you need more information, please call Lee’s cell 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmal.com.

3. Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, to find that unique gift and get a jump on your holiday shopping and planning.  

Come check out the art work, jewelry, stain glass, knives with deer horn handles, quilts, festive cards, animal pillows, and other pieces of art. So get your Christmas list and come find a gift for your family and friends and support the artists and crafters. Also come make a FREE Christmas ornament at the Anna Arts Center booth. Everyone is invited – kids of all ages!

There are a few spaces left for artist or crafters. The space is a 10 x 10 square with a 5-foot round table if desired. Cost is only $25 per space, so grab you friends to split the cost and register today. Please mail the following information to the Anna Arts Center, 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906: Name, Address, Phone, and Email. Please make your check out to the Anna Arts Center.

If you have any questions, please call Lee at 618-833-6525 or email vabchlee@gmail.com.