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WSIU Almanac 12.03.24

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Kevin Boucher
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ON THIS DAY in 1989 Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush, declare the Cold War over.

Locally,

In Carbondale, The 19th Annual Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair offers holiday shoppers the chance to find gifts that matter and support local non-profit organizations. Live music and refreshments add to the festive environment. Sunday, December 8, 2-5pm at The Carbondale Civic Center. Learn more in our community calendar.

 
In Carterville, John A. Logan College presents the Gingerbread Village Christmas Stroll. Take a walk through Harrison-Bruce Historical Village among costumed villagers. Enjoy festive music, sweet treats, vendors, artisans, children’s crafts and a visit from St. Nick. The stroll is free and open to the public. December 8th 1:30-4:30.

 
The Anna Arts Center invites you to the Children’s Production of Into the Woods, the Musical. Directed by AJCHS student Jaylyn Althoff, a Jr. at AJCHS, and Patty Cohen serves as music director. Enjoy upbeat songs and amusing lyrics in the fun musical that puts a twist on classic fairytale favorites.
Showtimes:
December 6, 7, 8
Friday at 7:00pm
Saturday at 1:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

 

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Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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WSIU Almanac | The Almanac is a weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Send information to us at almanac@wsiu.org or wsiuradio@wsiu.org.