At Riverbender.com Community Center
Ages 6–8. Acting warm-up games and discussion of fairy tales, characters, and setting are the focus of this workshop. Children will select a favorite fairy tale, rehearse a scene, wear costumes, and present their princess fairy tale.
For more information:
Sue Mueller
(618) 466-1617
Joe DiMaggio called Satchel Paige “the best and fastest pitcher I’ve ever faced.” His pitching was amazing, and his showboating was legendary. His career highlights span five decades. Pronounced the greatest pitcher in the history of the Negro Leagues, Paige compiled such feats as 64 consecutive scoreless innings, a stretch of 21 straight wins, and a 31–4 record in 1933. In 1971, Satchel Paige received the ultimate honor when he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Emmy award–winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk brings us a brand-new program celebrating the life and achievements of this great icon of American sports. Just in time to heighten World Series excitement! Register at 1-800-613-3163.
Janet Burnett, a Master Gardener from the University of Illinois Extension, will present a program on fall gardening, specifically, fall planting and preparing your garden and yard for winter. Register at 1-800-613-3163.
Gary and Roberta Gordon have been influenced by the great music of their era. Baptized by Bluegrass Music in 1973, this husband and wife team have made wonderful folk music ever since. Harmony singing is their signature as they accompany themselves on guitar, Dobro and Appalachian autoharp. The Gordons have toured the U.S. and Europe extensively since the 1970s. Their latest CD, “Our Time,” was one of the top 10 folk records of 2008 on folk radio charts. Register at 1-800-613-3163.
This four-part lecture series will be held in the Multipurpose Room of the Hayner Alton Square Library. The 4-week semester will cover the following topics, one each week: Before 1607 (8/5), Jamestown and Plymouth (8/19), Founding of the Colonies (8/26), Americanization of the British Colonies (9/2.) Classes will be taught by Bonnie Vega. Each two-hour class can be attended as a “stand-alone” or as part of the four-session series. Please register for each class individually at 1-800-613-3163.
Barry Cloyd is a Midwestern-based, full-time touring singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and educator who has spent a lifetime creating a performance style that brings history alive through story and song. Based on Carl Sandburg’s collected volume of American folk songs, the American Songbag takes you on a journey through time, revisiting American history, from sod-busting pioneer days to the westward migration, the steamboat era, the Civil War, and up to the Great Depression. Join us for this wonderful event touring American history through our great folk music. Register at 1-800-613-3163. Note: This program will last approximately 1½ hours.
From Handel to Joplin to John Phillip Sousa, musicians have traveled the world by way of rivers, lakes and oceans. Join the flute and tuba duo Double Play as they present “Water Music,” featuring unique arrangements of some of the world’s most popular music. Register at 1-800-613-3163.