ON THIS DAY in 1971 Carole King's album "Tapestry" goes to #1 on US album charts and stays there for 15 weeks.
In Carbondale, the iconic Sunset Concert Series continues this week with 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. This week features Marcella Simien Turley Park, rhythm and blues/Creole/soul/funk. https://spc.rso.siu.edu/events/sunset-concerts.php
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.
The rolling hills of Southern Illinois take center stage during the Illinois Native Plant Society’s Statewide Annual Gathering, held June 20–22 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. Learn more in today’s almanac. www.illinoisplants.org/the-annual-gathering/
Southern 7 Health Department will host a free “Stop The Bleed” training June 17 at Caledonia Community Church in Olmsted. The hands-on session runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
