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Tue 4 Mar 2008

Cherryholmes - America’s New First Family of Bluegrass

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The members of the Cherryholmes family share some talented DNA. They have been playing and performing together since 1999. This bluegrass sextet spans two generations, including father Jere (bass/vocals), mother Sandy Lee (mandolin/vocals), daughters Cia Leigh (banjo/guitar/vocals) and Molly Kate (fiddle/vocals), and sons B.J. (fiddle/vocals) and Skip (guitar/mandolin/vocals.) All six members take turns singing lead and showcasing their musical versatility. Their live shows include twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic country yodeling, and old-time claw hammer in addition to their dynamic bluegrass.Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the bluegrass world, becoming regular performers at the historic Grand Ole Opry. In 2005, Cherryholmes won the International Bluegrass Music Association (IMBA) award for Entertainer of the Year. This was followed by a Grammy nomination in 2006 for their first commercial release “Cherryholmes.” Their second release on the legendary Skaggs Family Records label “Cherryholmes II,” was released in May 2007 and was the 2008 nominee for Best Bluegrass Album.

Cherryhomes brings its talent to the Shryock Auditorium stage Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. This performance is presented by Shryock Auditorium, with local sponsorship from SIU Credit Union, WSIL TV 3, Thomas Publishing, and River Radio. Support is also provided by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment of the Arts.

Tickets are $35, $25 and $15. SIUC students receive a $5.00 discount with proper ID. Children 12 and under receive a $5.00 discount. A 20% off discount per person is available for groups of 10 or more for select seats. Order tickets at www.ticketmaster.com/shryock, call 866-646-8849 or visit the SIU Ticket Office in the Arena (west entrance); the Student Center Ticket Office; Schnucks in Carbondale and Cape Girardeau; Kroger in Carbondale (east), Marion and Mt. Vernon; f.y.e. in Paducah or DJ’s Music in Paris, TN.
 

Mon 17 Dec 2007

Winter Break Youth Activities

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The Carbondale Park District has scheduled several youth events for the Winter Break period.

 

Parents Night Out is December 21 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to get last minute holiday errands accomplished. Register your child for an evening of swimming, food, and fun! Park District residents pay $12.50 per child; all others pay $15.50. Don’t forget to pack a swimsuit and towel.

 

Wednesday December 26 and Thursday December 27, there will be a Youth Open Swim from 2:00 – 7:00 pm. Admission is $1.00 and a nonperishable food donation for the Food Pantry.

 

Fridays, December 30 and January 4, the Inflatable Slide will be up in the pool from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Regular admission fees apply; swimmers must pass deep-water swim test to use slide. Monday December 31, Wednesday January 2, and Thursday January 3 will have a combined open/lap swim from 3:30 – 6:30 pm at regular admission costs.

 

Friday Night $5.00 Family Swim is December 28 and January 4 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A family of four pays $5.00; additional family members are $1.00 apiece. An adult family member must accompany children. Siblings must be at least 21 years to qualify as an adult family member. All aquatic programs are held at the LIFE Center at 2500 W. Sunset Drive.

 

Scheduled for Thursday, January 3 is a trip to the SIUC Student Center Bowling Alley for kids in grades 3 – 8 (must be at least 8 years old). The van will leave the LIFE Center at 12:30 pm and return at 3:30 pm. Residents pay $15.00, all others pay $18.75. Fee includes transportation, bowling costs, snack, and supervision.

 

For more information or to register for a program, call 618-549-4222.

 

 

Thu 1 Nov 2007

Community Nativity Celebration

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Rejoice! The Community Nativity Celebration will be held throughout the Carbondale and Murphysboro area December 1st through the 9th. Everything is FREE and open tothe public. 

The John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro will have a quilt show combined with a nativity exhibit. The Bowen Gym Multicultural Center in Carbondale will have a “Christmas Around the World” celebration combined with a nativity display and multi-cultural snack bar.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will participate in the community celebration. This year’s display, our 7th, will include over 300 nativity sets from around the world, a statue from Kenya, an olive wood carved nativity from Jerusalem, crèches from thimble-sized to two feet in height all bidding us ponder the first Christmas. There will be a children’s activity room, a film presentation of the Gospel of St. Luke, Chapter 2, two concerts and refreshments are free to the public at the Church.
Carbondale Main Street businesses, Murphysboro Chamber members and the Jackson County Republicans will be filling their windows with nativities as they join in the community celebration. 

Anyone who has a nativity, wall hanging, or other items depicting our Savior’s birth and are willing to put it on display, please contact Miriam Schmid at NativityInfo@yahoo.com or 457.2061. The utmost care is taken in handling and returning these items. Anyone willing to volunteer please contact Kara Dunkel at NativityInfo@yahoo.com.

Next is a listing of the dates and information. We welcome your involvement and thank you in advance for your participation in this community event.

Let us all rejoice in this season,

Events December 1-9

Questions, nativity to display or desire to volunteer: NativityInfo@Yahoo.com
 

Wed 24 Oct 2007

Adult Swim College Tour 2007

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SPC Concerts presents

Adult Swim College Tour 2007

Featuring    

And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead & Metalocalypse’s Dethklok

Brought to you by Cartoon Networks Adult Swim, Virgin Mobile, and Guitar Hero III

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Shryock Auditorium.
7:30 pm

Tickets: Free to SIUC Students Only (Limit 2 per person w/ID)
Available at Student Center Central Ticket Office and At The Door

Non-students, for ticket information visit:
www.adultswimpresents.com

Tickets available beginning October 30, 2007

Also be the first to play and compete in the newest installment of the Guitar Hero Series Legends of Rock!

3 Giant Video Screens
2 Bands
1 Night
All for Free!

For Adult Swim College Tour 2007 Information visits: http://www.adultswimpresents.com

For more information visit HTTP://www.spc4fun.com or call SPC Concerts at 618 536-3393
 

Sat 13 Oct 2007

SIU Rec Students and Community Businesses Help Raise Funds for Boys & Girls Club

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On October 18th, The Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale and SIUC recreation students are partnering to bring you the Fall Chili Dinner & Kid’s Carnival.The event will be held at the Carbondale Middle School, 1150 E. Grand Ave., from 5:00-7:30pm.  The Fall Chili Dinner will feature delicious chili (beef and vegetarian), hot dogs, chips, carrots, cake, tea and lemonade.  Meal tickets are $8 adults, and $5 children 2-10 years old.  Throughout the evening, Steve Weaks’ recreation class will be hosting a FREE carnival for kids.  Carnival events include

·        Pumpkin Carving Contest (Bring your best carved pumpkin with you)

·        Carnival Games and Prizes

·        Dance Contest

·        Mystery Run Room – Come and check it out!

Thanks to sponsorships by Feirich/Mager/Green/Ryan, The Heinemann Family, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale – SIH, and Old National Bank, all event costs are covered.  Therefore, every dollar of the Chili Dinner ticket revenue will go directly to The Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale to cover operational expenses.  Furthermore, Wal-Mart is matching the first $1000 in ticket revenue dollar-for-dollar.

The club has a membership of over 500 and serves around 100 children each weekday.  It costs approximately $500 per member per year to run the club operations.  Members pay only $18/year to belong to the club (12 mos.), and the balance of operations ($240,000+) must be raised through grants and private donations and fund raisers.

So, come out and enjoy the fun on October 18th at the Fall Chili Dinner & Kid’s Carnival!  Tickets for the Chili Dinner may be purchased at The Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale, Realty Central (Murdale Shopping Center) and the Carbondale Park District/Life Community Center (2500 W. Sunset Dr.).

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Sunshine D. Wilson at (618) 457-8877, Ext. 3.
 

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