11/6/11
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.
11/10/11
Easton Corbin
7:30 pm Thursday
The Effingham Performance Center
Country music's newest traditionalist is racking up the awards: American Country Awards Breakthrough Artist and Billboard 2010 Top New Country Artist are just two of several. "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It" both No. 1, and he's still charting. Hear Easton now--a stellar voice of the new generation. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
11/17/11
Ballroom With a Twist
7:30 pm Thursday
The Effingham Performance Center
Exceptional performers from Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and American Idol transform the stage into a high-energy showcase. Directed by Dancing with the Stars Emmy-nominated Louis Can Amstel, "Ballroom with a Twist" is a brilliant evening of dazzling dancing, stunning costumes and magnificent music. Providing live vocals are American Idol vocalists David Hernandez and Gina Glocksen. It's hip and hot; don't miss it! For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
11/21/11
Effingham Park District Turkey Trot
Community Park
This 5K run starts at 12:30 pm at Community Park, Effingham. For more information, call 217-342-4415.
11/25/11 - 12/25/11
Wonderland in Lights
5 to 9 pm, Sunday to Thursday; 5 to 10pm, Friday and Saturday
Community Park
The Wonderland in Lights drive-thru lights display brings Community Park alive with Christmas spirit. Scenes including Santa and his reindeer, Toy Land, and a lighted Nativity are certain to get even Scrooge into the spirits of the holiday. For more information call, 1-800-772-0750.
11/26/11 - 11/27/11
Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright’s House Fundraiser
Corner of Main and Jackson, Altamont
The event, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Dr. C. M. Wright house, will be decorated with trees provided by Altamont Chamber of Commerce members. For more information, call 618-483-6397 or visit
website.
11/27/11
Santa’s Arrival in Effingham & Effingham’s Old Fashioned Christmas
1 to 4pm
Downtown Effingham
Santa will take up residence in his house on the Effingham Courthouse lawn. Activities include: Take n' Go photos; Buggy Rides; and Visits from Historical Characters. All activities are FREE! The event is sponsored by the Central Business Group. For more information, call 217-342-4147.
11/29/11
Jingle Bell Rockin': Eddie Money, Lou Gramm, and Mickey Thomas
7:30 pm Tuesday
The Effingham Performance Center
A triple shot: three hit-makers on a shining bill. Feel the spirit with holiday songs and Grammy-winning hits. Eddie Money's "Two Tickets to Paradise" and Everybody Loves Christmas" from "Santa Clause II"; Foreigner hits "Cold As Ice" and " Hot Blooded" from former lead singer Lou Gramm and Mickey Thomas' Starship favorites "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" and "We Built This City." We'll all be makin' merry. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
