In Carbondale, attend the Free Public Astronomy Observation on Saturday, August 5th at the SIU University Farms Astronomy Observation Area from 7pm to midnight. Join SIU Carbondale, the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois, and the Adler Planetarium of Chicago for a free night of guided telescope observations as well as family friendly astronomy and science activities. Visitors will be able to see the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and other celestial objects. Visitors are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets as well as photography or telescope equipment. Free shuttles will run from SIU Parking lot # 63 at the corner of Oakland and Chautauqua streets throughout the evening. Parking at the site is very limited and available by permit only. No registration necessary to attend. For more information visit: https://eclipse.siu.edu/southern-illinois-star-party/.
In Olney, The White Squirrel Bluegrass Festival is on Saturday, September 9th from Noon to 8pm at The Olney City Park Bandshell. Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers headline the event following a full day of Bluegrass Music.
The Carbondale Sunset Concerts wrapped up last week but you can still find a Sunset Concert Series in Downtown Carterville on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month through the month of October. Live music is from 6 to 8pm and the talent is announced weekly on the cityโs website.
