October Events at the Anna Arts Center

1. Quilting Bees’ Rummage Sale:  Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, from 8 am until 2 pm.   Donations for the Rummage Sale are Welcomed! If anyone wants to donate an item or two for the rummage sale, you can deliver the items to the Anna Arts Center Monday - Thursday from 9 am to 12, noon until October 3. 

2. Haunted House of Horrors at Abandon Fire Station: Do you have the nerve to take a walk through the fire station of horrors?    Open every Friday and Saturday in October starting October 4 & Halloween, 7:30 to 10:30 pm       Admission is $5 or group of 6 for $20. 

3. The Play “CANTEEN,” A Story of the World War II Home Front:        Based on the book “Once Upon a Town” written about North Platte, Nebraska by the noted author Bob Greene.   Dr. Lynn Steveson of the Anna area wrote the script and will direct the play.    October 11 and 18 at 7 pm and October 13 and 20 at 2 pm.    October 11, Special for Seniors 65/+, Only $10    Tickets are $15 and there is limited seating. Call Bob, 618-697-0009, for a ticket. 

4. “Colorfest of Art” Exhibition:   

• October 11 from 6 pm - 9 pm,   
• October 12 from 11 am - 5 pm   
• October 13 from 1 pm - 4 pm   

The artists will display and sell paintings, weaving, wood work, soaps and lotions, and other one-of-a-kind gifts.     If anyone is interested in exhibiting their work please contact Nancy Young at her email:nancy_young63@yahoo.com. 

5. WWII exhibit:      

• October 11, 18, & 19 from 5-7 pm      
• October 12 from 10 am to 4 pm      
• October 13 & 20 from 12, noon to 2 pm,       
• October 14 to 17 from 9 am to 12, noon       

Anyone who wants to share photos, news clippings, ration cards, ribbons, banners, clothing, household articles, 1940s period pieces, or other World War II exhibits for display should contact Elaine Crain at 618-833-9441 or deliver the items to the Anna Arts Center Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12, noon.  

6. Hits of the 40s:    October 19, 7pm    Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Please call Bob, 618-697-0009, for tickets.  Box Office Open Mon-Thurs, 9 to 12, noon        Featuring the Soda Fountain Singers and special guests        Do not miss your chance to experience this high energy performance of the timeless smash hits of the 40s... When You Wish Upon a Star, Where Was I?, Oh Johnny, Oh!, We Three,  Fools Rush In, and the hits just keep on going! 

See you at the Anna Arts Center, 117 & 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL