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PRINCIPIA TRIATHLON
Elsah, IL |
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April 28, 2012
8 am
The
Principia Triathlon is a stunningly beautiful and fun challenge for all
ages and skill levels in historic surroundings! Come on your own to
accept the challenge or bring a team of family or friends. You must
register in advance at Active.com. There will be no registration on race
day.
For
more information go to
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2013 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
August 18 - October 28, 2012
Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum
Amateur and professional photographers will be displaying photographs of
the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in every season in an
exhibit entitled "Elsah - Architecture and Nature."
Free
Click here for additional information |
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BOOK
AND BAKE SALE
Elsah, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2012
1 pm
- 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum, 26 LaSalle Street
This
Book and Bake Sale is a fund raising event for the Village of
Elsah Museum. Baked Goods will be available on Saturday. The
book sale lasts until through the end of October.
Free
For
more information call 618-374-1059 |
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Elsah, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
Activities throughout the afternoon from 3 pm through 6:30 pm
The
Village of Elsah opens its doors for the annual “Home for the
Holidays” house tour. Seven charming homes in this historic
village will be on display, festively decorated for the holiday
season from 3:00 to 5:45. In addition, two bed and breakfast
inns, the village’s two churches featuring special music, the
Elsah Museum, and 19th century Farley’s Music Hall will be open
for the tour. The tour will be followed by an old fashioned
caroling procession from the river to Selma Square where the
tree lighting will take place at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Alton
Visitor’s Center, at several business in Elsah, or, after 1:00
pm on the day of the tour, at either the Village Museum or at
Farley’s Music Hall.
For
more information call 618-374-2821 |
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HOLIDAY CONCERT
Elsah, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
7:30
pm
Cox
Auditorium , Principia College campus
This Holiday concert includes selected works for choir and
orchestra, and a performance of “Einstein’s Dreams” by Randall
Williams, a song-cycle based on the bestselling book by Alan
Lightman.
Free
For
more information call 618-374-5004 |
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COMMUNITY DANCE
Elsah, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
7 pm
- 10 pm
Farley's Music Hall, 37 Mill Street
The
Historic Elsah Foundation is sponsoring an evening of Contra
dancing, where couples dance in two facing lines. Live music
will be provided by Wayne Schell and friends. All dances will be
taught - no experience or partner necessary.
Admission: $5 per person, $15 max per family, students with ID
1/2 price.
For
more information call 618-374-2024 |
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
HYMN SING
Elsah, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
3 pm
- 5 pm
Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This
event starts in the Christian Science Church, moves across Selma Square
to the Methodist Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee
in Farley's Music Hall.
Free
For
more information call 618-374-2821 |
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Elsah is located near the center point of the Meeting of the
Great Rivers Scenic Byways and is the home for numerous events
throughout the year. The sister website of elsahevents.com,
greatriverroad.com, maintains an extensive set of
calendar pages listing events that are within an easy
driving distance from Elsah. |
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