Alton, Illinois
Coming Events
May 2007

Alton Little Theater presents "Songs from the Tall Grass"
May 4 - 13
Tuesday through Saturday: 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
Musical - Based on diaries, journal entries and letters, this acclaimed musical weaves a poignant, often humurous tale of a homestead family's journey to the new land. A special BEALL MANSION Dinner and the Theater Package is available.
Alton Little Theater
2450 North Henry St.
Alton, Illinois 62002
618-462-6562

Wings of Spring
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 4, 5 & 6
10 AM to 4 PM
Celebrate birding at the annual Wings of Spring Festival. Activities for all levels of birding interest: off-site birding trips, arts and entertainment, birding exhibits and vendors, educational activities and live bird meet and greets.
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
West Alton, Illinois 63386
1-800-258-6645

Alton Block Party: Cinco de Mayo!
Saturday, May 5
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

Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market
Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6
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

Get the Scoop Pelican Program
Sunday, May 6
Noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
See an American White Pelican up close! Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary to answer all your questions.
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, Illinois 62002
1-877-462-6979

Lewis & Clark Point of Departure
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13
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 13
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)

Get the Scoop Pelican Program
Saturday, May 19
Noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
See an American White Pelican up close! Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary to answer all your questions.
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, Illinois 62002
1-877-462-6979

MidAmerica River Expo
Saturday, May 19
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
1-877-462-6979

Flood Fest
Saturday, May 19
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Enjoy fresh fried fish and a day offun including a Jon Boat Parade down Main Street, Sandbag Relays, Casting Contest, Body Building Hurling Contest, washers and toilet shoes. Be sure to be on hand for the crowning of Miss Catfish and Little Miss Catfish.
Mason Hollow Park
Main Street & Springfield Street
Grafton, Illinois 62037
618-786-3344

River Bend Bed & Breakfast Tour
Sunday, May 20
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Come see the award-winning bed & breakfast inns and guesthouses of Alton, Grafton and Elsah. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the inside of some of the area's most unique and luxurious accommodations. There will be thirteen houses on the tour, five of which are new or remodeled since the last tour. Tickets are available at the Alton Visitor's Center for $12 in advance or $15 the day of the tour.
Alton, Grafton & Elsah
1-800-ALTON-IL or (618) 465-6676

Miles Davis Jazz Celebration
Saturday May 26
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Come celebrate the melodies of the "Picasso of Jazz" at the Second Annual Miles Davis Jazz celebration.
Lewis & Clark Community College Hathaway Hall
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
(618) 462-2763.

Alton Block Party: 50's & 60's Rock
Saturday, May 26
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 26 & 27
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
Historic Boatworks
400 Front St.
Grafton, Illinois 62037
(618) 786-8210 or (618) 462-4991

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