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Preserving Memories

Note: This program will be held in the Reading Room/Children’s area at Hayner Downtown Library at 326 Belle Street.
If you have a box full of photographs lying around and you are unsure of the correct way to store them for preservation, you will not want to miss this program. Mr. Ken Link of Picture This & More Custom Framing and Gallery in Alton will be the guest speaker during this Genealogy Department program. Mr. Link will discuss the most effective and economical way of saving and preserving our photographs for future generations to enjoy. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Yodelin’ and Trick Ropin’

Award-winning performer and yodeler Randy Erwin has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the most versatile, far-ranging voices this side of Bobby McFerrin.” He has performed at Carnegie Hall, London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Library of Congress, and all over the U.S., Canada and Great Britain. He has four critically acclaimed CDs and provided the yodeling score for the Walt Disney animated film Home on the Range. Randy discusses the origins of cowboy culture: how they lived, worked and spun tall tales. You’ll hear the music that has made the cowboy such a special part of American history and learn the physics of trick roping. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Old Songs and New People

Folk singer Mark Dvorak presents an intergenerational program of American folk songs—many recognizable, some new. Mark uses humor and anecdotes to familiarize the audience with his music. Mark is an instructor at the famed Chicago Old Town School of Music and has released multiple award-winning CDs. The Chicago Tribune has identified Mark as “a commanding vocalist and masterful banjo player.” Mark also has been distinguished as “one of today’s most important folk artists.” Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Celebrate Patriotism

The Bud Shultz Quartet brings us a program of clarinet jazz and patriotic selections that will have you waving the red, white and blue! Celebrate July 4 early with one of Alton’s favorite jazz ensembles. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

The Dulcimer Guy

The combination of music, storytelling and humor has made Mike Anderson a sought-after performer from the Atlantic coast to Canada to the Gulf and all points in between.

Jaw harps from around the world, mountain dulcimer, nose flute songs, and singing all blend together for a performance you will love. Join us for an evening of musical storytelling and laugh your cares away. 1-800-613-3163.

Stan & Jerry Dynamic Music Duo

Stanley Chytil and Jerry Lavick, two popular local musicians, will play a dynamic trumpet and piano duet in a variety of musical songs from the ’50s through current times. Chytil presently conducts the New Horizons Band, plays in several local bands, and has an internationally recognized musical pedigree that began in the Czech Republic.

Lavick, also known by many as “Alton’s Piano Man,” plays solo and with several local groups. The duo will feature a variety of songs ranging from pop ballads through country, Beatles and Dixieland. Register at 1-800-613-3163.