ON THIS DAY in1992 Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of "The Tonight Show"
Locally,
Herrinfesta Italiana begins tonight in downtown Herrin featuring a carnival midway, live music and lots of food. The Grand Parade is Saturday at 11am. Visit www.herrinfesta.com for details about Bocce Ball, Pickleball, and other activities you can take part in throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
Carbondale Public Library invites you to kick off summer reading with their Game Show party on June 7th at 11am. You’ll be part of the live studio audience, cheering, laughing, and competing in entertaining games. Everyone gets a chance to win! This family event is for all ages. www.carbondalepubliclibrary.org
In Mt Vernon, Cedarhurst offers youth art classes. ABC’s and Art is for kids 18 months to 3 years old on Wednesday Mornings at 10am. Grades K through 5th are invited to After School Art Time on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Registration is now open for both programs. See the details and full schedule at https://cedarhurst.org/youth-classes/
Third Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm: Art Social Connecting and Creating at the SHAC, 123 W Davie St, Anna, IL 62906. Meet with other artists and work simultaneously as individuals or collaborate on a piece. The idea here is to build friendships, share new ideas and techniques, and explore new media or hone old favorites. The event is free and offered every Third Thursday of the month in our Center Building. Bring your own materials or we will have some available. Questions, please call Zack at 309-826-6888.
