5/1/11
Spring Swapfest & Cruise-In
8 am Saturday
Mid America Motorworks, U.S. 45
Swapfest is an “old time” swap meet for VW and Corvette enthusiasts. Everyone is invited to this annual event. Vendors are limited to private sellers and car clubs. No commercial vendors are permitted. There is no admission charge for buyers, lookers, or the public to attend the event. For more information, call 866-350-4541 or visit www.mamotorworks.com.
5/3/12
Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent
7:30pm Thursday
The Effingham Performance Center
A dynamic duo of pure, authentic vocal artistry! "The King of Country Soul" and "The Queen of Bluegrass" each play a set with their own bands and then come together to offer duets from their just-released recording, "Your Money and My Good Looks." George Jones raves, "I haven't heard country music like this in years." For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
5/5/12-5/6/12
Spring Craft/Vendor Fair 10 am to 8 pm Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm Sunday
Village Square Mall
40 vendors! Something for everyone! For more information, call Jennifer Stein at 618-510-4009.
5/6/12
Monastery Museum
12:30 to 4 pm Sunday
East and Garrott Street, Teutopolis
The museum is a prism into the history of the settlers of the region and the Franciscans who ministered to them. View a dazzling panorama of the early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838, and the multitude of religious artifacts left by the Franciscans who first arrived in 1858. For more information, call 217-857-3586.
5/10/12
Simply Sinatra-Steve Lippia
7:30pm Thursday
The Effingham Performance Center
Sit back and close your eyes...imagine yourself in Vegas in the heyday of the Rat Pack...out comes Ol' blue Eyes. Are you tripping down memory lane with the foremost interpreter of Sinatra in America? You bet ya' Stir your dry (gin) Martini, order your steak rare, light up and prepare to inhale the performance of a lifetime. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
5/11/12
Austin Luckett Memorial Golf Tournament
11am Friday,
Cardinal Golf Course
This Annual Golf Tournament is a fundraiser for Catholic Charities in Effingham. This event is held in memory of Austin Luckett who died in July 1999 after courageously fighting colon cancer for 5 years. Austin dedicated his life to improve the lives of many with he stewardship. The proceeds from this event will support the programs of Catholic Charities which serves the people of this are. For more information, call 217-857-1458.
5/13/12
Annual Champagne Mother's Day Brunch
9:30 am to 1:30 pm Sunday
Keller Convention Center, 1202 N. Keller Drive
The Brunch is held in the Keller Convention Center's Grand Ballroom and features over 50 delicious dishes, as well as our special dessert table. For more information, call 217-347-5115.
5/25/12-5/26/12
"Cruise for a Cure" Motorcycle and Atuo Show
Saturday and Sunday
The Harley Barn, Legacy Harley-Davidson
May 25 Cruise-in at Legacy 6-8 pm with live music by Jams and Company. May 26 registration starting at 9 am. Bikini Bike Wash & poster signing by The International Bikini Team starting at 11 am. There will be other vendors such as Witts Smokehouse, National Guard climbing wall, Village Wine Shop, Pinstriping, ALE Custom Rod Shop, and Effingham County Relay for Life. Cap off the evening with a Matt Poss Band CD release concert. All proceeds of weekend will go to the Effingham County Relay for Life. For more information, call 217-342-3494.
5/26/12 - 5/27/12
Watson Area Homecoming
Memorial Church Service, Parade, Queen Pageant, and many more exciting activities. For more information, call Bob and Clara Brown at 217-536-6046.
