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  Events on Saturday, October 13, 2012, ISM Home   

Illinois Artisans Program: Warm Fusion
Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Monday, October 01, 2012 - Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 

 

 


Michelle Rial, Serena, IL
October Feature: Illinois Artisans, Chicago 
100 W. Randolph, Suite 2-200, 2nd Floor
For more info: 312.814.5321

 

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My fused glass creations take a different step. Find out more ...


Super Saturdays at the Museum: Fantastic Fossils: Dinosaurs!
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures, but none have ever been found in Illinois. Find out more ...


Rendezvous at Spoon River Encampment
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - Sunday, October 14, 2012, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Dickson Mounds Museum will host the annual “Rendezvous at Spoon River” – a living history re-enactment, during October 6, 7, 13, 14, 2012 of the Spoon River Scenic Drive weekends.  Members of the Mackinaw Valley Longrifles Association will be on hand to teach the public about the lifestyles, survival skills, and rich cultural history of Illinois 18th and 19th century inhabitants.
 
The public is invited to visit their primitive encampment on the museum grounds and engage in blanket trading and knife-hawk throwing; view demonstrations of wooden spoon carving, fiber arts, and much more.  The event is open to the public from 8:30 am - 5:00 p.m. Find out more ...


Illinois Artisans Program: Mug-A-Thon: EXTENDED!
Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Friday, October 05, 2012 - Friday, October 19, 2012, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

In Celebration of American Craft Week: Bring in one piece of mass-produced ceramics to donate and in exchange we will give you our member discount on a comparable artisan made piece (a mug for a mug, bowl for bowl, etc.) Throughout the week we will have Find out more ...


Life as a Student in a One Room School
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

What was it like to attend a one-room school?  As part of the Spoon River Reads project, Dickson Mounds Museum and the Fulton County Arts Council present Life as a Student in a One Room School on Saturday, October 13, 2012.  Visitors will learn about the history of one room schools in Fulton County.  Participants may come dressed in 19th century or early 20th century garb and enjoy a hands-on craft projects.
 
Both the East and West Waterford schools on the Museum Grounds will be open to the public to view the exhibits between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., with ongoing children’s activities held only in the East Waterford School.  Admission is free, but donations are welcome.  This program is a collaborative effort between Dickson Mounds Museum, the Fulton County Arts Council, and the Spoon River Reads project.  The Fulton County Arts Council is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
 
The Illinois State Museum - Dickson Mounds is located between Lewistown and Havana off Illinois Routes 78 and 97.  The museum is open free to the public from 8:30 a.m. Find out more ...


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SOFA Partner Pavilion
ISM Museums and Galleries
Monday, October 15, 2012, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

The Art Fair Company presents the 19th annual SOFA CHICAGO 2012 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall (600 E. Find out more ...


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To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.