Alton, Illinois
Coming Events
May 2006

Live Theater—"Over the River and Through the Woods"
May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2006
Tuesday through Saturday: 8 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
Nick has been offered a dream job away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around, including bringing to dinner the lovely Cairlin O'Hare as bait...we won't give the hilarious ending away here
Alton Little Theater
2450 North Henry Street
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-6562

Collecting and Caring for Books
Thursday May 4, 2006
7 PM to 9 PM
Learn how to collect and care for books. This class will deal with as identifying first editions, collecting old paperbacks, how to care for leather bound books and more.
Second Reading Book Shop
16 East Broadway
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-2830

Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market
Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6, 2006
7 AM to dusk
Buy, swap and sell. Electric available. Bring your own tables and shelter. Free Admission
Tri-County Antique Club
23946 State Hwy 3
Jerseyville, Illinois 62052
(618) 498-4881

Alton Block Party: Cinco de Mayo!
Saturday, May 6, 2006
4 PM to 10:30 PM
Third Street in Downtown Alton is where you will want to be for live music and dancing in the streets all summer long. Downtown area restaurants and bars will band offer festival-goers a wide variety of food and drink - Mexican, American, Italian and seafood. Kid's activities begin at 4 PM, adult fun and band at sundown.
Third Street in Downtown Alton
between Piasa & State Streets
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 465-6676

Collecting and Caring for Books
Thursday May 11, 2006
7 PM to 9 PM
Learn how to collect and care for books. This class will deal with as identifying first editions, collecting old paperbacks, how to care for leather bound books and more.
Second Reading Book Shop
16 East Broadway
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-2830

Live Music Nights My Just Desserts - Elsah
Saturday May 13, 2006
5 PM
Music by Ol' River Boys.
My Just Desserts - Elsah
18 LaSalle
Elsah, Illinois 62028
(618) 374-1607

Lewis & Clark Point of Departure
Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14, 2006
10 AM to 4 PM
Commemorate the departure of the Lewis & Clark expedition from Camp River Dubois. Watch re-enactors portray life as members of the Corps of Discovery with demonstrations including: blacksmithing, candle making, cooking and other activities.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
#1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, Illinois 62048
(618) 251-5811

Mother's Day Getaway
Sunday, May 14
4:00 PM
Escape the crowd this Mother's Day with an overnight stay at the elegant and award winning BEALL MANSION.
The BEALL MANSION
407 East 12th Street
Alton, Illinois 62002-7230
(618) 474-9100
Toll Free 1-866-The-BEALL (1-866-843-2325)

Annual Bird Migration Hikes
Sunday, May 14
8 AM
Local Audubon member and naturalist, Edna Alexander, will take guests on a narrated morning walk about many migrating songbirds on The Nature Institute property. Wear good walking shoes and bring binoculars, journal and water.
The Nature Institute Talahi Lodge
2213 S. Levis Lane
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
(618) 466-9930

Collecting and Caring for Books
Thursday May 18, 2006
7 PM to 9 PM
Learn how to collect and care for books. This class will deal with as identifying first editions, collecting old paperbacks, how to care for leather bound books and more.
Second Reading Book Shop
16 East Broadway
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-2830

Native Plant Sale and Expo
Saturday, May 20, 2006
9 AM to 2 PM
See exhibits from local nurseries, landscapers and clubs, go on a wildflower hike, and learn how to design plant, and grow, a wildflower garden using native Illinois plants.
The Nature Institute
2213 S. Levis Lane
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
(618) 466-9930

MidAmerica River Expo
Saturday, May 20, 2006
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kick off the summer boating season with a safety celebration hosted by the St. Louis Coast Guard Auxiliary. Activities include a bike ride, outdoor camping program, music by the Mississippi Valley Barbershop Chorus, as well as boating classes and water safety programs.
National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-6979

Annual Bird Migration Hikes
Sunday, May 21
8 AM
Local Audubon member and naturalist, Edna Alexander, will take guests on a narrated morning walk about many migrating songbirds on The Nature Institute property. Wear good walking shoes and bring binoculars, journal and water.
The Nature Institute Talahi Lodge
2213 S. Levis Lane
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
(618) 466-9930

Collecting and Caring for Books
Thursday May 25, 2006
7 PM to 9 PM
Learn how to collect and care for books. This class will deal with as identifying first editions, collecting old paperbacks, how to care for leather bound books and more.
Second Reading Book Shop
16 East Broadway
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-2830

Alton Block Party: 50's & 60's Rock
Saturday, May 27, 2006
4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Third Street in Downtown Alton is where you will want to be for live music and dancing in the streets all summer long. Downtown area restaurants and bars will band offer festival-goers a wide variety of food and drink - Mexican, American, Italian and seafood. Kid's activities begin at 4 PM, adult fun and band at sundown.
Third Street in Downtown Alton
between Piasa & State Streets
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 465-6676.

Riverside Flea Market
Saturday & Sunday, May 27, 28, 2006
9 AM to 5 PM
Join in the fun at one of the largest flea markets in the region—the fourth weekend of every month from April through October.
Riverside Flea Market
Historic Boatworks
400 Front St.
Grafton, Illinois 62037
(618) 786-8210 or (618) 462-4991

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