ON THIS DAY in 1933 Prohibition ended when the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, which had banned the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol.
Locally,
In Mt Vernon, view the Christmas Model Train and Nativity Set Exhibit at Jefferson County Historical Village. Marvel at model train displays and nativity scenes. Some vintage displays date back to the 1940s & 50s. Visit the village December 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th. The event is free. Find more info in today’s almanac.
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You're invited to an Evening Prayer Advent Service led by Pastor Brian Coffey. Members and guests of the New Arts Jazztet will perform. Hear Bob Allison, Mel Goot, Isaac Lausell, Tom Edgar, Phil Brown, and Jimmy Beers, this Sunday, December 8th at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale and streaming on the New Arts Jazztet Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/NewArtsJazztet
Attend the Southern Illinois Star Party for an evening of guided telescopic observations of the night sky with SIU Physics and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois. Sunday, Dec 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Free public astronomy observation at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Physics and Applied Physics Astronomy Observation Deck, located on the roof of the Neckers building.
Olney Central College Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12th in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. Call 618-395-7777 for more information.