ON THIS DAY in 2004 Luciano Pavarotti performs in his last opera, at New York Metropolitan Opera's "Tosca".
Locally,
The Jackson County Historical society hosts a short presentation on the 100th anniversary of the infamous Tri-State Tornado of 1925 at the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro. There will be guest speaker and two short videos about the event. There are two show times available. This event is free for all to attend. There event will be offered on both Tomorrow March 14th and Sunday, March 16th. Showtimes at 5:30p and 7:00p each night. Find more information at https://www.jchsil.com/index.php/25-centennial
Visit Herrin City Library on Friday, March 21, at 2:00 pm with author Mike Chervinko, Citizen Archaeologist and Independent Researcher. He will discuss Pre-Contact (before AD 1500) pictograph and petroglyph archaeological sites of southern Illinois. His book combines over 350 of my photographs with essays and personal accounts to provide a surprising, and inspiring, overview of some of southern Illinois' most popular natural destinations and best kept secrets. This program is presented by the Herrin History Room and is free and open to the public.
The Food Works Winter Farmers Market is the final month of the indoor season. This weekend they’re hosting a plant giveaway and March 29 is Customer Appreciation Day and Last Market of the Season. Join them inside the University Mall Theater Entrance from 9am-Noon. Find fresh produce, locally sourced meat, dairy, eggs, and other handcrafted items. Cash, cards, and SNAP are accepted. over 40 vendors, join us for weekly Kids Club activities, cooking demos featuring products from local vendors, live music, and other fun events. Learn more at https://fwsoil.org/food-works-winter-farmers-market/
