Brownbag Lectures: The End of Time: Maya, Aztec, and Pueblo Views of the "End of the World"
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, February 01, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Dr. Jonathan Reyman, Curator of Anthropology, Illinois State Museum Find out more ...
Paul Mickey Science Series: Known by me to be a freeman of colour": Telling the Jameson Jenkins Story at Lincoln Home National Historic Site
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by Timothy Townsend, Historian, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln’s neighbor and Underground Railroad conductor Jameson Jenkins lived one block south of Lincoln’s home. Find out more ...
Brownbag Lectures: "Stone Age Stories — Why Fiction?"
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Dr. Lynn Fisher, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Chair, Sociology/Anthropology Dept. University of Illinois at Springfield and Adjunct Research Associate, ISM
As a fan of prehistoric fiction, Dr. Find out more ...
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Get the Beat! African American Musicians
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Families will learn about Illinois musicians and make their own beat with percussion instruments. Find out more ...
Brownbag Lectures: At Home in the Illinois Country: Recent Archaeology at French Colonial Sites in Southern Illinois
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Robert Mazrim, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Adjunct Research Associate, ISM
Robert Mazrim will discuss the findings made during several seasons of research-based archaeology in the French Colonial District of Illinois. Find out more ...
Fernando Jones to Present History of the Blues
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free and open to the public
The Illinois State Museum, in collaboration with the Illinois Central Blues Club, will again present the “History of the Blues” February 19, 2012 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Fernando Jones, a self taught blues musician from the age of four, will present the history of the blues genre in narration and musically with his group, My Band. Find out more ...
Brownbag Lectures: A Historical Review of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Illinois State Museum, Part 3: Celtic Reign
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Saunders, Illinois State Museum Curator and Chair of Geology
Celtic Reign is the third and final in the speaker’s “Historical Review Series.” It presents the story of the Museum’s Quaternary Studies Center (the QSC, now morphed within the Landscape History Program). Find out more ...
Celebrate Cultural Diversity
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Family Event
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Join us for a celebration of Illinois' cultural diversity. Find out more ...
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Happy Birthday Play Museum!
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, March 10, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The MaryAnn MacLean Play Museum is turning 1! Find out more ...
Jr. Collector's Day
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public
Explore the collections of area children and teens. Collections include rocks and minerals, coins, toys, and more. Find out more ...
Paul Mickey Science Series: The Dampier Site: A Mysterious Mississippian Center Uncovered on the Missouri River Floodplain in Chesterfield, Missouri
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by Joe Harl, Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, Inc.
The Dampier Site was uncovered five to six feet below the surface during borrowing activities for levee improvements on the Missouri River floodplain in Chesterfield, Missouri. Similar to the use of this valley today by various stores and restaurants, nearly 1,000 years ago people established a large market at the Dampier Site. Find out more ...
Children's Overnight Camp-in: Art After Dark
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Friday, March 16, 2012 - Saturday, March 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
7:00 pm Friday, March 16 to 8:00 am Saturday, March 17
Ages 8-11
Fee:
Museum Society Members: $30 per child & $24 for each additional child from the same household (30% off)
Nonmembers: $45 per child & $39 for each additional child from the same household
Spend the night at the Illinois State Museum for a fun night of art. Find out more ...
Romanza Frank Lloyd Wright Documentary Viewing
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Sunday, March 25, 2012, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Film producer and director Michael Miner will present two viewings of his film Romanza which features all twenty-five California buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out more ...
Fee: Free.
Romanza Frank Lloyd Wright Documentary Viewing
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Film producer and director Michael Miner will present two viewings of his film Romanza which features all twenty-five California buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out more ...
Fee: Free.
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Crazy for Collage
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, April 14, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Super Saturdays offer free, thematic activities each month. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Life Cycle of the Honey Bee
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn about how bees grow and produce honey in this Reading Rainbow film. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Life Cycle of the Honey Bee
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn about how bees grow and produce honey in this Reading Rainbow film. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Growing Up Wild: Fish Fiesta
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn about sharks, moray eels, octopus, and clown fish in this film all about creatures that live in the sea. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Growing Up Wild: Fish Fiesta
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn about sharks, moray eels, octopus, and clown fish in this film all about creatures that live in the sea. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus: The Busasaurus
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mrs. Frizzle's class begins a fieldtrip at a dinosaur dig and ends by traveling back 67 million years to see the creatures in person. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus: The Busasaurus
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mrs. Frizzle's class begins a fieldtrip at a dinosaur dig and ends by traveling back 67 million years to see the creatures in person. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
Events, ISM Chicago Gallery
Through Our Eyes
ISM Chicago Gallery Monday, January 30, 2012 - Friday, February 03, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery Atrium exhibition.
Art by Gabriela Alvarez, Kathryn A Budd, Jose Jimenez, and Enrique Medina. Find out more ...
Jewelry
Illinois Artisans Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
February exhibition window featured artist is Rebecca Zemans. Press Release. Find out more ...
Art Sprees: Valentine's Art Spree
Illinois Artisans Thursday, February 09, 2012 - Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Juried artisans sell and display fine craft at the Thompson Center Atrium. Press Release.
"Meet Illinois Artisans" at the Chicago Water Works Vistors Center
Illinois Artisans Friday, February 10, 2012 - Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Illinois Artisans Program, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism, is pleased to announce Meet Illinois Artisans,a new event featuring four juried artists on the second Friday & Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Chicago Water Works Visitors Center. Find out more ...
Trunk Show with Rebecca Zemans
Illinois Artisans Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Valentines Day, February 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Illinois Artisans, Chicago. Find out more ...
Gallery Discussion
ISM Chicago Gallery Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Illinois Artisans Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
March exhibition window featured artist is Lisa Goesling. Find out more ...
"Meet Illinois Artisans" at the Chicago Water Works Vistors Center
Illinois Artisans Friday, March 09, 2012 - Saturday, March 10, 2012, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Illinois Artisans Program, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism, is pleased to announce Meet Illinois Artisans,a new event featuring four juried artists on the second Friday & Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Chicago Water Works Visitors Center. Find out more ...
Gallery Discussion
ISM Chicago Gallery Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
"Meet Illinois Artisans" at the Chicago Water Works Vistors Center
Illinois Artisans Friday, April 13, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Illinois Artisans Program, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism, is pleased to announce Meet Illinois Artisans,a new event featuring four juried artists on the second Friday & Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Chicago Water Works Visitors Center. Find out more ...
Gallery Discussion
ISM Chicago Gallery Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
"Meet Illinois Artisans" at the Chicago Water Works Vistors Center
Illinois Artisans Friday, May 11, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Illinois Artisans Program, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism, is pleased to announce Meet Illinois Artisans,a new event featuring four juried artists on the second Friday & Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Chicago Water Works Visitors Center. Find out more ...
Wooden Birds & Fish
Illinois Artisans Friday, June 01, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
June exhibition window featured artist is Richard Kowal. Find out more ...
"Meet Illinois Artisans" at the Chicago Water Works Vistors Center
Illinois Artisans Friday, June 08, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Illinois Artisans Program, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism, is pleased to announce Meet Illinois Artisans,a new event featuring four juried artists on the second Friday & Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Chicago Water Works Visitors Center. Find out more ...
Art Sprees: Father's Day Art Spree
Illinois Artisans Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Friday, June 15, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Juried artisans sell and display fine craft at the Thompson Center Atrium.
Illinois Artisans Sunday, July 01, 2012 - Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July exhibition window featured artist is Carl Vogtman. Find out more ...
"Meet Illinois Artisans" at the Chicago Water Works Vistors Center
Illinois Artisans Friday, July 13, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Illinois Artisans Program, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism, is pleased to announce Meet Illinois Artisans,a new event featuring four juried artists on the second Friday & Saturday of each month from 11am-1pm at the Chicago Water Works Visitors Center. Find out more ...
Art Sprees: Jewelry & Fashion Accessories Art Spree
Illinois Artisans Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Juried artisans sell and display fine craft at the Thompson Center Atrium.
Illinois Artisans Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - Friday, August 31, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
August exhibition window featured artist is Larry Anderson. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
Events, Dickson Mounds
Archaeology Talk at Dickson Mounds Museum
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Tuesday, February 07, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, Dickson Mounds Museum archaeologist Alan Harn will present the lecture, "Six Hundred Generations There: Changes in the Land and Human Settlement Evolution at the Emiquon Wildlife Complex" at 7:00 p.m. Find out more ...
Eagle Day Festival
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dickson Mounds Museum is the location for a day-long Eagle Day Festival on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This event, which is co-sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council, the Mason County Arts Council, the Havana Nature Center, The Nature Conservancy, the Havana Library District, Lewistown Chamber, and the U.S. Find out more ...
Emiquon Partnership Monthly Science Lecture Series
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The February Emiquon Partnership monthly science lecture series will be on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Find out more ...
Hickory Ridge Concert Series: Mustard's Retreat
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Appearing at the monthly concert series will be "Mustard's Retreat." They are a multi-instrumental folk duo.
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Saturday, June 16, 2012, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
In June, Dickson Mounds Museum and Hickory Ridge Concert Series welcomes to the stage "February Sky" who will perform Old English and Celtic Folk music.
ISM Lockport Gallery Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
We invite "budding" senior artists to celebrate the first day of spring by participating in a community collage activity to "grow" a paper garden. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
Events, Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Adult Workshops
Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - Thursday, April 12, 2012, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Advanced China Painting Workshop
April 10,11,12 from 10am-4pm
Instructor: Charlene Whitler
This year's subject will be "Dogwood & Lilies."
Tuition $125, some supplies included, minimum of 6
Please send deposit at registration. Find out more ...
Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center Monday, September 03, 2012, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Billie will throw a pot and then alter it after she removes it from the wheel. Find out more ...
Adult Workshops
Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center Friday, September 21, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"Watercolor Experiments"
Instructor: David Clelland
A beginner's water color workshop. A 6x8 watercolor pad will be provided and, by the time you leave class, you will have finished two watercolors. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
