Carbondale IL: Sunset Concerts' 29th season opens June 14, 2009

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The great sounds of summer return to Carbondale as the 29th season of the Sunset Concerts Series kicks off June 14 on the steps of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Shryock Auditorium. The weekly concerts continue through the end of July, alternating between the steps of Shryock and Turley Park on Carbondale's west side.

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. each Thursday and the schedule includes:

• June 14: Rico, Latin rock, Shryock, www.ricojams.com

* June 21: Special Consensus, bluegrass, Turley Park, www.specialc.com.

* June 28: Skinny, pop/funk, Shryock, www.myspace.com/2skinnydorks.

• July 5: The Kimi Hayes Band, rock, Turley Park, www.kimihayes.com/default1.htm.

* July 12: The Ark Band, reggae, Shryock, www.thearkband.com/.

* July 19: Retrorockets, rock and roll, Turley Park, www.retrorockets.net/.

* July 26: Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones, blues, Shyrock, www.myspace.com/andrewjrboyjones.

The Student Center, Student Programming Council, the city of Carbondale and Carbondale Park District sponsoring the popular concerts, which are free and open to the public. Sponsors remind everyone the rules permit no underage drinking, pets, glass bottles, kegs or solicitation during the music-filled evenings.

For more information, call the Student Programming Council at 618/536-3393 or visit www.spc4fun.com.

Next Weekend!! May 1-3 Many Important Events!!!

First off, if you have forgotten, the Paducah, KY Quilt Show is happening this weekend. So check it out if you haven't already. Also this weekend, there were tons of great garage sales happening today. (I had fun, I will tell you...). There was a sale at the SIUC Arena Parking Lot, more of a flea market. This year, the prices were fortunately LOWER than last year. Found lots of goodies there too.

So, for next weekend, there are a couple events so far...

My event at Eastern Illinois University called Celebration is happening May 2-3. The event takes place from about 10-4 each day. Saturday, there's a free concert following the event. I have been keeping busy with creating goodies, and hope to post pictures if people let me take them.
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Next, there is the Carbondale DAWF (Downtown Art n Wine Festival) I will unfortunately miss the first session, but there are two more sessions this year.
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Any more events, let me know in a comment below...

Digital Dog Resocrds presents the Midwest Music Festival TODAY ONLY

Hi everyone,
I saw this posting at school, and think local Southern Illinoisans may find this event fun. Tonight, Niv. 13th at 9:00pm, is the Midwest Music Festival.
Bands/Singers include:
*Los Ojos Rojos
*Himalayas
*Broken Bricks
*The Skinny Dips
*and Special Guests!

The cover is $4 at ths door, and it is ages 19 and up.

Visit Hangar 9 in Carbondale, IL tonight to see this cool event.

Looks fun...

Family Blues Festival in Carbondale, IL October 26, 2008

Hi Folks! There is a Family Blues Festival Starring the Ivas John Band in Carbondale, IL on Sunday October 26, 2008.
"Benefit to establish a fund for Southern Illinois Community Botanical Garden, Dedicated to SI's rare, threatened, and endangered genetic heritage.
Location: Town Square Pavillion in the Heart of Carbondale!
Music from 2-5 pm. Silent Auction ends at 5:30
Delicious, Healthy, Botanical refreshments available from Town Square Market (a cute little organic grocery store).
High Energy heritage music in a positive environment for a great cause.
Suggested minimum donation: $5 adults and teens; $1 for children 12 and under. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info and to make a tax-exempt donation:
Shawnee Conservation & Development Council, a 501 (C)3 organization.
(618) 993-5396 x6 or brenda.little@rcd.net."

Rock N Roll Crafts Show!!!

See them this Thanksgiving Weekend in St. Louis, MO!!! See them HERE. The website is very cool!!!! Please let me know if you plan to participate, I can advertise for you!!