ON THIS DAY in 1936 RCA broadcasts the first real TV program, a variety show with dancing, a film on locomotives, a Bonwit Teller fashion show, and a monologue from Tobacco Road.
In Carbondale, you’re invited to the Buckminster Fuller Dome Home Birthday Block Party, Saturday, July 12th from 5 to 9 PM, as the mayor kicks off the evening with a proclamation making it officially Buckminster Fuller Day. The street will be closed at Cherry and Forest streets to offer live music, a bubble experience, sidewalk chalk, a piñata, and more. Enjoy dome tours led by board members, plus a peek inside the new Visitor Center before it’s built out. This is a community fundraiser supporting the programs and stewardship of the Fuller Dome Home, a landmark of imagination and possibility in Southern Illinois.
Pre-K kids and their parent or caretaker are invited to Story Time at Mitchell Museum at 10:00 am on the first Friday of each month. Learn about art, nature’s seasons, colors, and artists through age-appropriate books. Admission to Story Time is FREE and open to the public. Follow Cedarhurst on Facebook to see all upcoming events.
Visit the City of Anna Farmers Market Tuesdays from 7am to Noon in the East Davie Parking lot. A great way to support local farmers and vendors and keep your body healthy. Open through October. For inquiries contact the Chamber of Commerce at 618-833-6311. www.southernmostillinois.com
Carbondale Library: Fantasy Crafternoons-Mondays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
Join them for a series of fantasy crafts.
July 7 – Fairy Doors: Build and paint a tiny door to welcome fairies into your home or garden.
July 14 – Leather Pouches: Create a simple leather pouch perfect for carrying coins, crystals, or secret charms.
