ON THIS DAY in 1977 Apple Computer ships its first Apple II computers
In Carbondale, the iconic Sunset Concert Series returns for its 46th season with six weeks of free, family-friendly live music at SIU’s Shryock lawn and Carbondale’s Turley Park. Concerts run Thursday evenings through July 24 and feature a diverse lineup of performers. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music under the stars. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last about two hours. They can bring refreshments or purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors. June 12 – Denise La Grassa, Shryock lawn at SIU, blues/roots/soul/rock. https://spc.rso.siu.edu/events/sunset-concerts.php
The rolling hills of Southern Illinois take center stage during the Illinois Native Plant Society’s Statewide Annual Gathering, held June 20–22. Special programs are being planned to enrich this three-day gathering at SIU’s Touch of Nature in Carbondale. There will be keynote presentations and expert-guided excursions planned at exciting destinations. There will be 2 field trip sessions on Saturday and one Sunday morning. www.illinoisplants.org/the-annual-gathering/
John A. Logan College will host its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the College campus. The event will feature food, live entertainment, special guests, and a community gathering to honor the significance of Juneteenth. There will also be art vendors, storytelling, poetry, and a raffle. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for comfort during the festivities. The Juneteenth Celebration at JALC is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend and take part.
