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10/1/11
Effingham County Community Out of the Darkness Walk
11:30am Saturday
Effingham TREC Trails
This walk is a national awareness event for suicide prevention. By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide prevention, you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, advocate for mental health issues and assist survivors of suicide loss. For more information, call Shaina Albert at 217-347-7179 or visit the AFSP's website.
10/2/11
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.
10/2/11
An Evening with Peter Frampton
Frampton Comes Alive 35 Tour
7 pm Sunday
The Effingham Performance Center
The breakthrough album performed in its entirety plus highlights from the rest of his Grammy-winning career. The 1979 Rolling Stone Album of the Year, "Frompton Comes Alive" spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, eventually becoming the hightest-selling live recording ever. "Show Me the Way" to a memorable evening of rock...be there. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
10/6/11
Night of Terrors
7 to 10pm, Thursday
Then Fridays 7:30 to 11:30pm and Saturdays 7 to 11:30pm
Old Rural King Building-Village Square Mall
Come get a fright at the Effingham Night of Terror! $12 per person, $2 off admission with non-perishable food item. Not So Scary Kid's Haunt Saturday October 22, 4:30 to 6:30pm ($6 per person). Dont like to wait in line? Purchase your ticket on their website.
10/8/11
Fall Swapfest & Cruise-In
Set up 6:30am, Gates open 8am
Mid America Motorworks
Swapfest is an “old time” swap meet for VW and Corvette enthusiasts. Only private sellers and car clubs are allowed. No commercial vendors are permitted. There is no admission charge for buyers, lookers, or the public to attend the event. For more information, call 217-540-4200 or 800-500-8388. Visit website.
10/8/11
Ozark Jubilee
2 & 8 pm Saturday
The Effingham Performance Center
Direct from Branson, the Ozark Jubilee's Legends of Country Music features Branson's funniest comedian and world class fiddler, Doofus Doolittle. This dynamic new show salutes country music's great legends with an all star cast who will have you on the edge of your seat as they perform music from Hank Williams, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Ernest Tubb and more. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
10/15/11
Tim Conway & Friends
4 pm Saturday
The Effingham Performance Center
Timeless comedy genius Tim Conway brings his friends to Effingham in a show of sketches, stand-up and audience interaction..not to mention memories! The Emmy Award winning actor is a half-century sucess; from his early role on McHale's Navy to his legendary antics on The Carol Burnett Show, Conway is a beloved entertainer. Joining Tim are comedy giants Chuck McCann and Louis DuArt. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
10/16/11
2011 Illinois state Old Time Fiddle Contest
1 pm Sunday
Thelma Keller Convention Center
The annual Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest began in 1964 and has a long history of amazing fiddle players. The contestants are judged on their timing, ability, and overall tone. The top five contestants in the Open Division then play a tune of choice. Advance tickets are available. For more information, call Ann White at 217-273-2482 or visit the website.
10/22/11
Not So Scary Kid's Haunt
4:30 to 6:30 pm Saturday
Old Rural King Building-Village Square Mall
Come see all the goblins and gouhls at the Effingham Night of Terror. Dont like to wait in line? Purchase your ticket on their website.
10/23/11
Don Williams
5 pm Sunday
The Effingham Performance Center
Don Williams is a 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. And rightfully so. With his laid-back, straightforward vocals, the signer/songwriter has 17 No. 1 hits including "Stay Young," "Lord, I Hope this Day is Good," "You're My Best Friend" and "Tulsa Time." We are delighted he has come out of retirement and that Effingham is a stop on his very limited tour. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
10/28/11
Blue Oyster Cult
8 pm Friday
The Effingham Performance Center
The renowned hard rock band ushers in Halloween weekend with "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Cities on Flame," "Godzilla," and "Burnin' For You" amoung other hits. BOC's jaw dropping live shows are treasured for dynamic, masterful performances filled with genre bending improvisations, making each concert an intimate, electric experience into itself. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster.
10/30/11
Halloween Parade
2pm Sunday
Downtown
Put on your scary faces and bring the kids! Marching Bands from area schools, floats with ghost and goblins, and lots of candy are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit. For more information call 217-342-4173. 10/31/11
Trick or Treat
6-8pm
City of Effingham
Trick or Treat in the City of Effingham will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween Night. Residents who wish to participate are asked to turn on their porch light. For more information call 217-342-5304.
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