Alton Symphony Orchestra presents A Tribute to America on Feb. 25 at the Hateheway Cultural Center in Godfrey. (Photo courtesy of Alton Symphony)

FEB.  22

Wadlow’s 100th Anniversary
Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Alton Museum of History & Art, 2809 College Ave.
Free

The museum is celebrating Robert Wadlow’s 100th birthday with an updated gallery display. For more information, call (618) 462-2763.

Wadlow Party at The Old Bakery Beer Company
Thursday, 5-9 p.m.
400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton
Free admission

Miss Jubilee will entertain with music from the 1920s and 1930s, and a Gentle Giant beer release in cans and draft will begin at 5 p.m. For more information, call (618) 463-1470.

KC Hall Concert
Thursday, 6:30-10 p.m.
7132 Marine Rd., Edwardsville
$7

Swing City Music, Jimmy G Productions, Lee Wathan, and Full Circle Music Group Present: 7 to 8 p.m.: Brother Hiram 8 to 9 p.m.: Makeshift 9pm-10pm: Birds of Squalor. For more information, call 618) 656-4985.

Free Tax Help in Columbia
Thursday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, N. Metter & East Locust streets

Local AARP representatives will help senior citizens with their tax filing. People with low incomes will be assisted as well. Event repeats on Feb. 26. For an appointment, call (618) 281-4237.

FEB.   23

Art Play Date at the Children’s Museum
Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Edwardsville Children’s Museum, 722 Holyoake Rd.
$7 for ages 1 and older

Drop in with your little artist to create a masterpiece in pink and purple. For more information, call (618) 692-2094.

Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton
Free

A site interpreter at the park will present a program about bald eagles followed by an observational drive. Event repeats on February 26. Reservations required by calling (618) 786-3323.

Friday Night Music at the PAWV
Friday, 5-11 p.m.
Polish American War Veterans, 2180 N. 81st St., Caseyville
Admission fee unknown

Music will be provided by Kevin. For more information, call (618) 398-5040.

Kids’ Night Out: Pizza and Movie PJ Party
Friday, 5:30-8 p.m.
Roxana Library, 200 N. Central Ave.
Free

Kids can come in their pajamas to enjoy pizza and the movie ‘Despicable Me 3.’ Register by calling (618) 254-6713.

Wings and Strings Concert
Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Ringhausen Music Building, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey
Free

The faculty of L&C will perform a variety of music while guests enjoy free pizza and wings. For more information, call (618) 468-4731.

Lift Every Voice Concert
Friday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Powell Hall, St. Louis Symphony, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.
$28

Guest vocalist Oleta Adams and the IN UNION Chorus will perform to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For tickets, call (314) 534-1700.

Typsy Gypsy Play at JAC
Friday, 8-11 p.m.
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton
$10

The 6-piece band performs music in a wide array of genres. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

FEB.   23-24

Granite City Indoor Yard Sale Benefits APA
Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary #53, 3400 Century Dr., Granite City
Free admission

All proceeds from the event will benefit animals in the GCAPA. For more information, (618) 931-7030.

FEB.   24

Meet Abe Lincoln in Columbia
Saturday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, 106 N. Metter Ave.
Free

Family friendly celebration of Presidents’ Day includes a personal visit with Mr. Lincoln. For more information, call (618) 281-4237.

Tatting Workshop
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 Buchanan, Edwardsville
$20

Tatting is a 19th century needlecraft and is enjoying a resurgence. Register for the class at www.stephensonhouse.org/Events.asp.

Superhero Story Time
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
The Hayner Public Library, 401 State St., Alton
Free

Superheroes aged 2-7 will enjoy storytime with Thor and Captain America. Register by calling (618) 433-2881.

Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom
Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Wood River Public Library, 326 E. Ferguson Ave.
Free

Actor Kevin Wood will portray A. Lincoln, telling stories and recounting the history of the 16th president. For more information, call (618) 254-4832.

Layne Victoria Performs in Columbia
Saturday, 7-9 p.m.
Columbia American Legion Hall, 375 E. Locust St.
Free

Layne Victoria, a native of Branson, Mo., will entertain with gospel, country, blues and patriotic songs. For more information, call (618)281-7144.

Discovery Day at the Watershed Nature Center
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville
Free

Young explorers aged 5-12 will learn about the amazing adaptations of local animals. For more information, call (618) 692-7578.

Relay for Life Fundraiser Offers Open Stock Painting
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Party on Broadway, 302 E. Broadway, Alton
Projects range from $25 – $40

Choose a project from the list at https://business.facebook.com/pg/partyonbroadway/p. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Pre-register by calling (314) 795-9003.

The Bonbon Plot
Saturday, 8-10 p.m.
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton
$10

The Bonbon Plot returns to the JAC stage to perform bossa nova, Latin jazz, modern French jazz, new takes on American songbook favorites, and original compositions with an indie twist. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

Griffin & the Gargoyles at ALT
Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. Henry St., Alton
$25

High-energy band provides classics from every generation. For more information, call (618) 462-3205.

FEB.   25

A Tribute to America: Alton Symphony Orchestra Concert
Sunday, 3-5 p.m.
Hateheway Cultural Center, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey
$10, children 12 and younger free

Two pieces by two different Bernsteins, Theme from the “Magnificent Seven” by Elmer Bernstein and “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. Get jazzy with “St. Louis Blues” by Handy, and patriotic with Variations on America by Ives. Event includes a Salute to the Armed Forces. For more information, call (618) 792-4002.

Encounter Pie Auction and Luncheon
Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Main Street United Methodist Church, 1400 Main St., Alton
$8

The Encounter Youth Choir will benefit from a dinner of spaghetti, salad, French bread and drinks. A pie/dessert auction will begin at noon. For more information, call (618) 462-2495.

SPFX Workshop – Cyborg Latex Prosthetic
Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
The Makeup Department & Academy, 1043 Century Dr., Edwardsville
$100

Learn how to use a latex prosthetic to create your own human cyborg. Professional makeup artist Jeff Lewis will be on hand for advice. For more information, call (618) 650-9270.

FEB.   26

The Nature Institute Offers Tree Pruning Program
Monday, 7-8 p.m.
2213 S. Levis Ln., Godfrey
Free

Ken Wheat will share his knowledge about getting your trees ready for the season. For more information or to register, call (618) 466-9930.

FEB.   27

New Movie Release Night at the Library
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Wood River Public Library, 326 E. Ferguson Ave.
Free

The movie ‘Coco’ will be shown. Free popcorn. For more information, call (618) 254-4832.

Square Dancing at MSCC
Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.
Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville
Admission fee

Intermediate level square dancing lessons offered. For more information, call (618) 656-0300.

FEB.   28

Parks Master Plan Public Input Meeting
Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
Free

All members of the community are invited to a public input meeting to help shape the future of parks and recreation in Edwardsville. For more information, call (618) 692-7538.

–Metro East Calendar of Events Feb. 22 – Feb. 28–