JULY 21-24

Jefferson County Fair

Thursday-Sunday

Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro, Mo.

$8; kids 6 and under admitted free

Friday night’s concert will be followed by fireworks. For more information, visit jeffersoncountyfair.net.

JULY 22

Percussion Party Just for Kids

Friday, 10-11:30 a.m.

Edwardsville Children’s Museum, 722 Holyoake Road

$5 for members, $10 for non-members

All ages of children accompanied by a caregiver are welcome to learn about percussion instruments and make one of their own. For more information, call (618) 692-2094.

 

Dinner with Elvis

Friday, 6-9:30 p.m.

Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton

$36 per person, includes dinner and program

Steve Davis performs his salute to the King of Rock and Roll. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

 

Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

Friday, 8-11:30 p.m.

Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville

$27.50

Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones in their spirit, tightly wound talent and authenticity. For more information, visit wildeytheatre.com.

 

Sunset Friday with the Dixie Dudes Dixieland

Friday, 7-9 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive., Hartford

Concert is free; $5 to tour the Tower

Enjoy the sunset while listening to Dixieland jazz. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

 

4th Friday Art Walk

Friday, 6-9 p.m.

Historic downtown Sainte Genevieve, Mo.

Free

Featured artists are Iris Vincent and Cloice Lindwedel. Several galleries will be open to visitors. For more information, visit artstegen.org.

 

Historic Main Street Sidewalk Sale

Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Columbia, Ill.

Free

Businesses in the historic center of Columbia will be offering sales. For more information, call (618) 281-7144, Ext. 134.

 

JULY 22-24

Summer Youth Musical: Fame

Begins Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. Henry St., Alton

$20; students $10

The musical based on the 1980 film will be performed by local youths. For more information, call (618) 462-3205.

 

Traditional Artisans Show and Sale

Friday-Sunday

ASL Pewter, 183 S. 3rd St., Sainte Genevieve, Mo.

Free

Featuring artists who are in the Midwest and who have been selected by Early American Life Magazine for the Directory of Traditional Crafts. Guest artists include Mike Ochonicky, Scrimshaw; Doug and Julie Dawson, Tin cookie cutters and other tinware; Vernon DePauw, woodcarving; Suzette Krummel, Penny Rugs; Tom Wintczak, redware pottery and fracture; Kandye Mahurin, painted game boards on antique bread and cutting boards. For more information, call (573) 883-2095.

 

JULY 23

Edison’s Classic Car Cruise

Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

2477 S. State Rte. 157, Edwardsville

Free

Edison’s Entertainment Complex and Piston Pushers Car Club team up for a car cruise that will feature a live DJ. For more information, call (618) 307-9020.

 

Samon Swanson at Jacoby Arts Center

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton

$10

Jacoby Arts Center and Green/Perkins presents Samon Swanson-A Whitney Houston Tribute. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

 

WIL Welcomes the Charlie Daniels Band

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive

General admission: $22.50

The Charlie Daniels Band was formed in 1972 and is known for its No. 1 hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia. For more information, call (800) 258-6645.

 

Free Matinee Movie for Kids

2 p.m.

Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

Free

The movie “Up” will be shown. For more information, call (618)344-1112.

 

Texas Roadhouse Night Benefits the Optimists

Thursday, 4-10 p.m.

Texas Roadhouse, 1412 Central Park Circle, Shiloh

No admission fee

Texas Roadhouse will contribute 10 percent of the sales to the Belleville Optimist Club which distributes funds to organizations benefiting youth. For more information, call (618) 628-8811.

 

Relay for Life Collinsville

Saturday, 4-10 p.m.

Dorris Intermediate School, 1841 Vandalia St.

Free

Event brings together the communities of Collinsville, Caseyville, Fairmont City and State Park to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and learn more about how to fight back against the disease. For more information, call (618) 973-5534.

JULY 23-24

Grafton Tow Boat Festival

Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St.

$1 admission

Take tours of working towboats on the Mississippi River. Enjoy live music and fun throughout town for the entire family. For more information, call (618) 786-7678.

JULY 24

Youth Orchestra from Denmark Performs

Sunday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 4th and Alby, Alton

Free

Concert features Presto, a youth orchestra from Denmark. For more information, call (618) 334-3771.

 

Beer Garden & Fish Fry

Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton

Free

Features live bluegrass music, delicious fried fish and Green Jack Ales. No reserved seating so bring your own lawn chair or blanket. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

 

Alton Muny Band at Haskell Park

Sunday, 7 p.m.

Haskell Park, 1200 Block of Henry St., Alton

Free

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the concert band music. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.

 

I Scream for Ice Cream Bicycle Ride

Sunday, 7:30 – 10 a.m.

The Cyclery & Fitness Center, 2472 Troy Road, Edwardsville

Members $10; non-members $16

Explore the trails of Madison County that were established on reclaimed rail lines. For more information, call (314) 436-1324.

 

Music at Metter features Second Sojourn

Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

Metter Park, 206 E. Legion, Columbia

Free

Outdoor concert featuring music and fun by Second Sojourn. Food and Drinks available for purchase. For more information, call (618) 281-7144, Ext. 134.

 

JULY 25

Free Summer Movie: The Peanuts Movie

Monday, 10 a.m.

The EDGE, 701 South Belt West, Belleville

Free

Movie is sponsored by Dietrich Bank and will be repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call (618) 236-2101.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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