CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Brown Bag Concert Series is bringing musicians and families to downtown Carbondale.  

The concerts are held every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carbondale Town Square Pavilion.

The concert series was created 23-years-ago in an effort to give the local community a break from their daily routine to enjoy downtown Carbondale.

Every Wednesday in May and June, the weekly Brown Bag Concert Series will feature local musicians. 

On May 29, there will be music from Marty’s Band from Herrin, Ill. who focuses on the genre of blues.

For more information about the Brown Bag Concert Series or for a list of entertainment, visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com or call (618) 529-8040.

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WHITTINGTON, IL (KFVS) - The Parade of Quilts Celebration will be April 24 through 27 at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center.

Each year the Artisans Center offers a display of unique art quilts created by members of the Illinois Artisans Program. These exceptional quilts encompass both traditional and modern designs and offer a lively look into the art of contemporary quilt making.

The center is located at 14967 Gun Creek Trail in Whittington, Ill.

For more information, you can call 618-629-2220.

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CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - Ladies of all ages are invited to the Carterville Community Center for a Mother & Daughter Tea to benefit The Women’s Center.

Organizers say the event will be held on on Sunday,  April 28,  from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Women’s Center serves seven counties in southern Illinois ~ Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Perry, Saline, Union and Williamson. 

New this year is  a silent auction, story time for the youngest ladies, and the Mother’s Day Marketplace.

Cristaudo’s will be catering the event. Entertainment for the tea will be 14-year-old singer/songwriter Hannah Herron, and Southern Illinois Dance Company. 

Tickets for the Mother & Daughter Tea are now available at The Women’s Center, 610 S. Thompson Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, by mail, or by contacting Ursini at 618-549-4807 x 228, or wcds@thewomensctr.org.