Events
Mother Jones Miner’s Day Celebration 2024
Union Miners Cemetery and Mother Jones Monument 700 North Lake Street, Mt. Olive, IL, United StatesCelebrate labor rights in Mount Olive at the Union Miner's Cemetery and Mother Jones Burial Site with guest speaker Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America. This 125th anniversary event will review the history of the Miner's Angel Mary Harris 'Mother' Jones and the impact of the labor rights movement on the…
Hat Burning at Docs
Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United StatesIn this DIY event, you will be burning designs in to the hat of your choice! We offer wide brim fedoras, cowboy hats, and baseball hats. You can choose from over 150 stencils, or draw free-hand! Once your design is burned in, you will make a custom hat band. Your ticket includes the hat, materials…
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesCome out every 3rd Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm May - October for our Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-Ins at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall complex. Free to enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. All makes & models are welcome. 2024 Final Date: October 17.
The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Construction – Lee-Ann Burgener
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe year’s final Dinner Lecture presentation from the Elkhart Historical Society promises to be unique as it will give new insights concerning the creation of some of the most beautiful stone buildings in the Springfield area. “The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Chronicles”, will be presented by Lee Ann Burgener, on Friday…
Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk: Ask An Artist
Downtown Bloomington Art Galleries Center-Monroe-Main-Jefferson-Locust Streets, Bloomington, IL, United StatesDowntown Bloomington Art Galleries and Studios will be open 5-9 p.m. on Friday, October 18 to welcome the public and art teachers from around the state who are attending the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) conference. Visitors are invited to "Ask An Artist" about their medium, subject matter, education, favorite art teachers, and more! October…
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