ON THIS DAY in 1933, Jack Kirkland’s play, “Tobacco Road”, premieres in NYC and became the longest-running play of its time.
The City of Marion’s Very Merry Holiday Market is this weekend around Tower Square Plaza. Shop vendors with specialty wares and holiday gifts in a festive outdoor environment. FREE Horse and Pony rides, children’s activities and free holiday movies will be shown inside the Marion Civic Center. Shop Friday from 4 to 8, Saturday from Noon to 8 and Sunday from Noon to 6.
Food trucks & Live entertainment all three days. www.verymerrymarion.com or visit their Facebook page.
Catch The Vibe with a special concert on Friday at 6:30pm. Saturday night will feature performers from Circus Kaput and some fantastic local choirs.
Illinois Product Holiday Market invites you to Embrace the festive season with local foods and goods, accompanied by live music, chef demos, kids’ activities, Santa and sleigh loads of holiday cheer! All products featured are made in Illinois. Visit the market on Jackson Street, near the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.
Friday, Dec. 5th @4p-9p/Saturday, Dec. 6th @11a-6p/Sunday, Dec. 7th | 11a-4p
https://agr.illinois.gov/assistance/tradeshows/illinoisproductsexpo/illinois-product-holiday-market.html
Market Street Community Choir Presents Carols for Choir & Congregation; A Moravian Lovefeast Directed by Elizabeth Shore. Sunday December 7th, 4:00 p.m.
MARKET STREET MUSIC CONSERVATORY 310 N. MARKET, MARION. Concert Includes Candle Lighting Ceremony, Carol Sing-a-long, Moravian Coffee and Lovefeast Buns. Phone: (618) 364-3486
Email: 310marketstreetmusic@gmail.com
Dec. 11-12, 8 a.m.-Noon – AARP Defensive Driving Course for drivers age 50 and older at SIC’s Stanley Center in Carmi. Advanced registration is required. Call 618-382-8869.
