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Centerstone will host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Centerstone Recovery Transitional Housing (CRTH)

Centerstone will host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Centerstone Recovery Transitional Housing (CRTH) facility in Marion on Wednesday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served.   The CRTH is located behind Centerstone’s main Marion office at 1307 West Main. For more information, contact Dalus Rich, Director of Marketing, at dalus.rich@centerstone.org.   The CRTH offers 16 beds for men and women, age 18 and older, needing additional support in a

Ivas John’s Blue Christmas concert at the Varsity

Ivas John’s Blue Christmas concert at the Varsity 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 Doors and Varsity Bar at 6 $20 in advance / $25 at the door night of show One of the most cherished events of the holiday season is returning to the Varsity downtown Carbondale on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Blue Christmas concert, hosted by Ivas John, celebrates the music of Southern Illinois and beyond. The evening will feature the music of some of the region’s most popular musicians, including The Gordons, Robert Bowlin and Wil

ARTSPACE 304 LAUNCHES WINTER MARKET POP-UP AT 607 S ILLINOIS

Join us Friday, November 24th, for the opening of Artspace Winter Market at 607 S Illinois Ave. This pop-up gift shop includes select artists, holiday gifts, home decor, kitchen goods, jewelry, stationery, accessories, kids' toys, books, and more.    Get a sneak peek of the transformation happening at 607! One wing of the building will open for our Winter Market while construction continues for our new maker space and retail outlet.   "At Artspace 304, we strive to provide a unique,

Artspace 304 Announces Winners of SI Arts Pollinator Project Grants

Artspace 304304 W Walnut StreetCarbondale, IL 62901618-457-5100 info@artspace304.org Contact: Carolyn Deane  Artspace 304 Announces Winners of SI Arts Pollinator Project Grants  Artspace 304 is delighted to announce the winners of the first ever SI Arts Pollinator Project grants, which are targeted to meet the needs of emerging craft artisans. Grants provide $5,000 to the artist and assistance in moving their work from studio to market. Recipients of the 2023 grants are: Stephanie Dukat, of Ava is a

The World Through Bucky’s Eyes A New Public Mural Graces the Back Wall of Artspace 304

Artspace 304 304 W Walnut St618-457-5100 info@artspace304.orgContact: Carolyn DeaneThe World Through Bucky’s Eyes A New Public Mural Graces the Back Wall of Artspace 304  Chuck Benya, Artspace 304’s CEO & Executive Director announced, "With significant underwriting from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, we are fortunate to add a prominent mural to the Welcome, Carbondale! and Southern Illinois Mural Project portfolios.” The new mural is entitled: The World Through Bucky’s Eyes. Drivers traveling on S.

“Outskirts” by Doug Johnson and Ann E. Coulter is on view at Artspace 304 from November 18 – Decembe

Kari Woolsey Assistant Director Artspace 304 304 W Walnut St 618-457-5100info@artspace304.org    “Outskirts” by Doug Johnson and Ann E. Coulter is on view at Artspace 304 from November 18 – December 23. In “Outskirts,” Johnson and Coulter channel their location of central Illinois, exploring the landscape of the Midwest through different styles of painting. Coulter’s nature-based paintings and drawings are intricately detailed, allowing the viewer to become immersed in wooded areas. Johnson’s

Holiday Play: The Holly and the Ivy

Holiday Play: The Holly and the Ivy 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Doors & Varsity Bar at 6 Tickets: $12 or $8 for students with ID The Varsity is proud to offer a live, theatrical production for the holidays. “The Holly and the Ivy” will be presented at the downtown venue Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-10. “The Holly and the Ivy” is being directed by Kevin Purcell. A 1974 graduate of SIU. Kevin, who resides in Cobden, was co-founder of Seattle Public Theater

Jackson, Union County Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Home

Jackson, Union County Habitat for Humanity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lea Maue, President 618-444-5934 juchabitat618@gmail.com www.JUCHabitat.org Jackson, Union County Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Home What: New Homeowner Dedication Where: 311 S. Cedarview Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901 When: November 11, 2023, 12 pm (CST) Details: Jackson-Union County Habitat for Humanity plans to dedicate a recently reno- vated home to its newest homeowner, Sabrina Reidelberger, at noon on November 11, 2023. The home

ARTSPACE 304 RECEIVES MAJOR SIMONS FOUNDATION GRANT TO FUND SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 EXHIBITION

Artspace 304304 W Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901618-457-5100 / info@artspace304.orgContact: Carolyn Deane   ARTSPACE 304 RECEIVES MAJOR SIMONS FOUNDATION GRANT TO FUND SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 EXHIBITION Artspace 304 is partnering with SIU Professors Antonio Martinez and Bob Baer to create Passing through Shadow, a multi-month, multicultural, multidisciplinary public arts and science project that will be open to the public from January 27 through April 13, 2024. This extraordinary program is made possible

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Collaborative Kitchen Receives Influx of Funds from Confluence Books

Collaborative Kitchen gets influx from Confluence Books Carbondale.  Confluence Books delivered $576.15 to the Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen to support the effort to provide meals to those experiencing food insecurity and to support local restaurants. Funds were raised from October Buck-a-Book sales, including at the Cookbook Swap Meet, at the Carbondale Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. For more information about the Collaborative Kitchen, find them on Facebook

Globally acclaimed film “Gratitude Revealed” to be screened at the Varsity

The Varsity is pleased to present a screening of a film that has received acclaim worldwide. “Gratitude Revealed” will be show on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the downtown venue. Doors and concessions open at 3 p.m.; the screening will begin at 4. Admission is free. An epic journey 40 years in the making, “Gratitude Revealed,” from acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg takes us on a transformational cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of gratitude through his intimate conversations