Art World & Longlist
Exhibits
Southern Illinois
Opening
Opening reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Law office Joni Beth Bailey, 1008 Walnut St., Murphysboro. Live Music and food. Exhibit featuring Scherenscnitte by Polly Winkler-Mitchell, bentwood boxes by Marion Mitchell and oil and acrylic paintings by Jan York. Through Sept. 30. 684-8668.
Ongoing
We Remember show: Through Sept. 12, Little Egypt Arts Association Gallery, Marion. Artwork of deceased Southern Illinois artists. Opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept 12. Kaye Howell at 993-3766 or Mary Jo Trimble at 985-2336.
Recent Abstract Paintings: Through Sept. 6, 9th Street Bar and Grill, Mount Vernon. Paintings by B. Marlene Webb.
Sam Meyers: Through Sept. 13, Arthur Agency, 104 East Jackson St., Carbondale. Featuring contemporary acrylic wall hangings, masks and faux bonsai trees. 351-1599.
Gathering of Quilts exhibition: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Creative Art Center, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon. Through Oct. 9. 242-1236 or www.cedarhurst.org.
Biennial Sculpture Competition and Maquette Exhibition: Cedarhurst Center, Richview Road, Mount Vernon. The Sculpture Competition and Maquette Exhibition. Through Oct. 19. 242.1236, visit www.cedarhurst.org.
Artist trio: Through Dec. 31, Starview Vineyards, 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden. Digital photography by Jurhee Veach, mosaics by Janet Althoff and Copper and Fused glass-sculpture by Thomas Horn. 893-9463, www.starviewvineyards.com.
Closing
As We See It: Through Aug. 31, Harrisburg District Library, closing reception from 2-4 p.m. Work by Marie Samuel and her senior art students.
St. Louis
Ongoing
Herb Snitzer photographs: Through Sept. 20, Sheldon Art Galleries, History of Jazz Gallery. From the Last Years of 'Metronome" 1958-1962. www.thesheldon.org or (314) 533-9900.
Closing
Clifford R. Martin - Navy Photographer: Through Saturday, Sheldon Art Galleries, Gallery of Photography, 3648 Washington Blvd. www.thesheldon.org or (314) 533-9900.
See you in the Funny Papers: Through Saturday, Aug. 30, Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists, The Sheldon. www.thesheldon.org or (314) 533-9900.
Call for Art
Artists Fellowship Program: Submissions accepted in interdisciplinary/computer art, music composition, photography, poetry and visual arts. Deadline Sept. 2. Applications at www.state.il.us/agency/iacl. Nancy Stemper at 457-5100.
Fall into the Arts: Art fair seeking original handcrafted works in all mediums for juried festival. Saturday, Oct. 4, Illinois Wesleyan University. Deadline is Sept. 8. $30 non-refundable application and jury fee. Jenn Mitchell, (630) 234-6272, www.artcateringbyjenn.com.
Land Between the Lakes photo competition: Photos much have been taken in or on Land Between lakes, includes digital photos. Cash prizes total $1000. Entry fee is $20, $15 for Friends of LBL members. Deadline is Sept. 15. www.lblphotocontest.org.
Classes
All classes are available at Little Egypt Art Association, Town Square Plaza, Marion.
Members open studio with Patty Morrison: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Town Square Plaza, Marion.
Watercolor: 1-4 p.m. Mondays, Sept 8 through Oct. 27, LEAA. Instructed by Colleen Thompson. $75, $60 members. 995-2725.
Oil painting - Degas, His Technique and His Dancers: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 9 through Oct. 28, LEAA. Instructed by Betty Jesse. $75, $60 members. 997-3757.
Colored pencil and permanent marker on gourds: 10 a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 with Sharon Edwards and Kathy Belletire and 9:30 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17, LEAA. $90, $75 members. Kathy Belletire at 998-8158.
Art smarts: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 18 through Nov. 20, LEAA. Ages 10 to 15. $85. Students should bring a 9x12 spiral bound sketch book. Kathy Belletire at 998-8158
After school art adventures: 4-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays Oct 7. through 28 for children, ages 5 to 8; 4-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 30 through Nov. 20, ages 9 to 12, LEAA. $30. Missy Carstens at 997-0421.
Classes and Workshops
Bluegrass and Country Fiddling: 6 p.m. beginners on Mondays in room B53, intermediate students on Thursdays, in room B60, John A. Logan College. Begins Sept. 8. Joanne Long of the Roundup Gals instructs. 684-4397.
Dancing
Contra Dancing: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale. $5. Barb at 549-1595 or bsibert2001@yahoo.com.
Spring Pond Opry dance: 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, 1345 Spring Pond Road, Benton. Music by spring Pond Boys, pot luck at every last Thursday of the month.
Ballroom dancing: 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Corner Dance Hall, 200 Franklin St., Whittington. Sponsored by USA Dance. 629-2319 or www.cornerdancehall.com.
Chain Gang Square Dance Club: 8 p.m. first and third Friday, HITTS, Herrin. Hi Neighbors Square Dance Club: 8-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, Carbondale Senior Citizens Center, 409 N. Springer St. Club Dance. $5 person. 993-1413.
Salsa dancing: 8-9 p.m. for lessons, 9 p.m.-midnight for dancing, Saturdays, Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale. $3 for lessons, $5 for both. 529-4488.
Country dance classes: partners practice from 7-9 p.m. Thursday with singles and line dancing from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Cape Eagles, 321 Spring, Cape Girardeau. Beginners start at 6 p.m. $3. (573) 382-0008.
Line dancing: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sensation Station, 103 Shiloh Drive, Mount Vernon. Beginners welcome. $5. 244-1111.
Country line and couples dancing lessons: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday; ballroom dancing lessons, 7-830 p.m. Thursday, Corner Dance Hall, 200 Franklin St., Whittington. $5 per person. 629-2319. More information at www.cornerdancehall.com.
Senior citizens dance: 7-10p.m. last Thursday, Murphysboro Senior Citizen Center, 17 N. 14th St. Pot luck dinner; attendees bring side dishes. Music by Southern Swing Band. $5.
Discussions and Meetings
Café Society: 7:30-8:30 p.m. today, Panera Bread, 1126 E Walnut St., Carbondale. This week's discussion topic is "Barry Bonds: Headed to the Hall of Fame or Prison?" http://thepublicsquare.org.
Artists social: 5-8 p.m. today, Red Ear, 65 N. Elm Street in Alto Pass. Artist social gathering with hour d'oeuvres and refreshments; coordinated by new web-upstart HeartlandArts.net. www.heartlandarts.net or 713-2896.
Mississippi Valley Art Guild meeting: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Chester Public Library. Discussion of Children's Chalk Out and grant possibilities.
Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois: 7:30 p.m. third Monday of every month, Carbondale School District Offices, 925 S. Giant City Road.
Festivals and Celebrations
Zeigler Homecoming festival: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at dusk; class of 1978 reuinion; live entertainment and fish fry. Jerry Triplett at 596-6780.
Film
Global Warming - The Signs and the Science: 7 p.m. Friday, Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale. PBS documentary on effects of climate change on America. 529-4488.
Submissions
Looking for Democracy Short Film Contest: Any genre including documentary, narrative, experimental, music video to portray radical imaginations and look for democracy in creative and unusual places. Videos must be 5 minutes or shorter. Various prizes to be awarded. Deadline is Sept. 2. Maggie Berndt at (312) 422-5585, ext. 239 or mkb@prairie.org, www.prairie.org/DemocracyFilmContest.
Fundraisers
Whole lot of Pickin' benefit: 6-midnight, Saturday, Eldorado American Legion Hall, 1201 Locust St. Fundraiser featuring local musicians, silent auction, door prizes, raffle for Whipple Creek handcrafted guitar and snacks with refreshments. All proceeds benefit Kirsten Horton, who is in need of a heart transplant. Pat Hall at 841-6075 or Mary Nelson at 273-2908.
History and Heritage
Logan Museum: 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 1613 Edith St., Murphysboro. Permanent exhibit on "John A. Logan: His Life and Times," and a temporary exhibit gallery. 684-3455.
Union County Museum: 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, South Appleknocker, downtown Cobden. Native American artifacts, Anna Pottery and local history exhibits. Operated by Union County Historical Society. 893-2865.
Lincoln-Douglas Information Center: 10 a.m-2 p.m. Saturdays through October, Jonesboro Square. Displays and info about the Great Debate of 1858. "Walk Where Lincoln Walked" exhibit; statues and monuments in Lincoln Memorial Park. 833-6694.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Complex: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Springfield. www.alplm.org.
Williamson County Historical Society Museum: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. third Thursday, 105 S. Van Buren St., Marion. Tours of former sheriff's family living quarters and jail cells from 1913 to 1972. Exhibits include Native American artifacts, 100 year-old general and drug store, coal mines, one-room room school and Charlie Birger era. 997-5863.
Western United Cherokee Cultural Nights: 7-9 p.m., first Friday of every month, Vienna Public Library, town square. Topics include native history, ceremonies, language, clothing, customs and food. 684-2283 or 922-3273.
Powell Museum and Research Center: 1-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, research center open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Vine Street, Vienna. Includes photographs and artifacts of the political career of Paul Powell. 771-6877.
Jackson County Historical Society: Noon-3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. second Monday of every month, 1616 Edith St., Murphysboro. Full research library, records and research services available. 684-6989.
Foreman Depot Museum: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Vienna City Park. The restored railroad depot, includes photographs and artifacts of early Johnson County railroads. Tourism info available. 958-2063.
Western United Cherokee Genealogy Nights: 7-9 p.m. third Tuesday of every month, Vienna Public Library, town square. Explore Native American roots and find ancestors. 684-2283 or 922-3273.
Franklin County Garage Museum: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 211 N. Main St., Benton. 1910 working garage with many original tools and equipment. Antique cars on display. 438-2121 or 536-8423.
Franklin County Historic Jail Museum: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 209 W. Main St., Benton. Exhibits include items and photographs of conviction and execution of 1920s gangster Charlie Birger, equipment from WFRX radio station, Gen.
John A. Logan and the Civil War, Olympic and NBA basketball star Doug Collins. 439-0608.
Perry County Jail Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, 108 W. Jackson St., Pinckneyville. Quilters work each Monday. Exhibits include vintage clothing, quilts, old-school displays, tools and old drawings by jail inmates. 357-8112.
Ridgway Museum: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Murphy and Main streets, Ridgway. World War I exhibit and Ridgway memorabilia and artifacts. Hannah Naaf plays harp. 272-7157.
West Franklin Historical District and Genealogy Society: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday, former Mulkeytown School. Exhibits include artifacts from military, farming, coal mining, one-room schoolhouse, railroad; browse through the books in the genealogy library. Dues are $10 per year.
Kids Stuff
Southern Illinois Kids Got Talent audition: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, John A. Logan, O'Neill Auditorium; 9 p.m. Rend Lake College, North Oasis. Kids ages 7 to 18. $15 entry fee; all proceeds benefit Williamson County Child Advocacy Center. Performance is Sept. 19 in Marion Cultural Civic Center. 942-3800 or www.myspace.com/southernillinoiskids.
Science Center Stampers: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Science Center, University Mall, 1237 E. Main St., Carbondale. 985-3041.
Wiggles N Tunes: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays; 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesdays, TESSI bldg, 705 W. Main Ste B1, Carbondale. For children 8 to 48 months old, 16 week class. $160, prorated upon entry after the first week. Alyce Ward 457-6300 or award@tessimusic.org.
Music in the Community
SIU Choral Union: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Altgeld Hall, Room 110, SIUC. $20 fee. Must purchase own music, open to all community members. Susan Davenport at 453-5800.
Southern Illinois Children's Choir: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Altgeld Hall, SIUC. Four levels, from four year-old through ninth grade. Alice Berry at 536-8742, joyousinging@yahoo.com.
Harmony Roses Chorus rehearsal: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Second Baptist Church, 605 S. 34th St., Mount Vernon. Part of Sweet Adelines International. 204-9081 or harmonyroses@hughes.net.
Southern Illinois Concert Band rehearsal: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Central Junior High School, Band Room, West Frankfort. Pops wind ensemble open to all interested players without audition. Season runs September through July. 932-3817 or 218-2155.
John A. Logan Community Band rehearsal: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, John A. Logan College, Room B53, Carterville. Open to all interested musicians. 988-1108.
Little Egypt Barbershop Chorus rehearsal: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Carbondale High School, Room B110. Singers and guests welcome. 549-5179.
WKCTC Community Chorus rehearsal: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, room 109 of WKCTC Clemens Fine Art Building, Paducah. The chorus is a non-audition performing group open to anyone. Norman F. Wurgler at 534-3219 or norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu.
Auditions
Midsummer Night's Dream and Christmas Story: 6:45 p.m. today, McLeod Theatre, Communications Building, SIUC. Casting for children will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24 in McLeod. Participants should prepare a short monologue, bring a picture and resume. Contact Patrick Benson at (201) 232-1661 or Steve Ackerman at (336) 414-7287 to schedule an audition.
Wizard of Oz: 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 6, Shawnee Commnity College, atrium, in. Must be at least 8 years old; must be prepared to sing, dance and read from the provided script. Tim Frizzell at 481-2242, ext 3323 or timf@shawneecc.edu.
Wineries
Dave Caputo Duo: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Von Jakob Vineyard, 1309 Sadler Road, Pomona. Rain or shine. 893-4500, www.vonjakobvineyard.com.
Ivas John Band: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery, 8595 US Highway 51 North. 893-2700, www.rustlehillwinery.com.
The Natives: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery. 893-2700, www.rustlehillwinery.com. Dave Clark: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Sky Vineyard. 995-9463 or www.blueskyvineyard.com.
Bluegrass festival: 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Rustle Hill Winery. Fiddle Rick & the Graham Crackers, Poor Farm Road and Old Santa Fe. 893-2700, www.rustlehillwinery.com
Acoustic Twist: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Von Jakob Orchard, 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass. Rain or shine. 893-4600, www.vonjakobvineyard.com.
Mark Gordon: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Black Diamond Vineyards, 3501 Black Diamond Road, Nashville. 336-5700, www.blackdiamondvineyards.com
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