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"Boys Town" screening at The Historic Liberty Theater

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Tuesday, February 26th, 12:24 pm
"Boys Town" screening at The Historic Liberty Theater

The classic  movie “BOYS TOWN”  starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney will be on the big screen at The Historic Liberty Theater in downtown Murphysboro Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m.

It’s the story of a Catholic Priest,  Father Edward J. Flanagan, who established a home for underprivileged and delinquent boys. 

Mickey Rooney’s role of the wild and lost kid who bordered on the edge,  became a classic in itself.

Although the story is mostly fiction, there was and is a “Boys Town” near Omaha, Nebraska….and there was a real Father Flanagan.

Show time is 7 .p.m, and admission is by requested donation. Dollar concessions are available, and lighted lot parking is just steps away from the front door. This is a family event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

All event proceeds benefit the all volunteer on-going restoration project of the Liberty, which is now a National Historic Site.

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Carbondale Public Library to host Teen Poetry Blowout

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Thursday, February 21st, 12:26 pm
Carbondale Public Library to host Teen Poetry Blowout

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) -  The Carbondale Public Library is holding an event for local teens who like to read, write and share poetry.

It's called  the Teen Poetry Blowout and it will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m.  

This program will be taught by Philip Martin, a graduate student from SIU’s English Department.

Teens will be introduced to new poems and poets; encouraged to share their own poetry; and gain solid writing skills in fun and interesting ways.

Participants must be at least 12 years of age to attend.

There is no sign up or registration. Refreshments will be served.

Feel free to call the Carbondale Public Library with any questions at 618-457-0354.

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Community Cinema presents 'The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights'

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Wednesday, February 20th, 11:50 am
Community Cinema presents 'The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights'

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) -  The public is invited to a free Community Cinema screening and discussion of the film The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights.

The event will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Carbondale Public Library, 405 West Main.

WSIU and the Carbondale Public Library are co-sponsoring the screening.

Dr. Derrick Williams, Assistant Director of the SIU Carbondale Center for Inclusive Excellence, Dr. Robbie Lieberman, Professor in the SIU Carbondale History Department, and Rev. Sidney Logwood of Rock Hill Baptist Church and past president of the Carbondale Chapter of the NAACP will facilitate a discussion after the film.

The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights follows Whitney Young Jr.'s journey from segregated Kentucky to head of the National Urban League.

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Art opening, reception Feb. 15 in Carbondale

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, February 11th, 2013, 1:56pm
Art opening, reception Feb. 15 in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - An Art Opening Reception will be February 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Longbranch Coffeehouse in Carbondale.

The event will feature work by Joan Skiver-Levy. She uses mixed medium Pastiche with over 50 pieces on display of water/color collage. Other performances at the reception include Joyce Hesketh on the harp and Joan Skiver-Levy singing love songs.

The exhibition will be up until April 1.

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Illinois State Fair announces Grandstand entertainment for 2013

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Friday, February 8th, 11:22 am
Illinois State Fair announces Grandstand entertainment for 2013

(KFVS) – The Grandstand entertainment line-up has been announced for the 2013 Illinois State Fair. 

State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick today announced additional concert bookings for the August festival, including performances by The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Thompson Square, Styx and REO Speedwagon.     

“The progress that has been made is exciting,” Bliefnick said. “Coupled with the previously announced booking of country superstar Toby Keith and the return of the Million Dollar Quartet, we are well on the way to delivering the kind of top-notch entertainment that fairgoers have come to expect.”  

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Carbondale library invites local teens to create art for display

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Tuesday, February 5th, 11:31 am
Carbondale library invites local teens to create art for display

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Carbondale area teens now have a great opportunity to show their artistic side.

 The Carbondale Public Library is inviting all Carbondale area teens to join them in creating a community-driven piece of artwork for display at the library.

Local artist, Derrick Glenn, will be on-hand to work with teens every Tuesday from 4 – 5 pm throughout the months of February and March to create multiple pieces.

These individual pieces of art will then be brought together by the artists to create a three-dimensional collage.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Carbondale Community Arts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

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'Vagina Monologues' Feb. 15 at SIUC to feature students, local women

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, February 4th, 2013, 1:15pm
'Vagina Monologues' Feb. 15 at SIUC to feature students, local women

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Vagina Monologues will be performed Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. in Lawson Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for the general public. All proceeds will go to benefit the Women's Center.

The director is Sarah Fassig.

This year, the Vagina Monologues will be performed on Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Lawson Hall, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Ticket are $7.00 Students; $10.00 General All proceeds go to benefit the Women's Center. This year's performance features not only students of SIU, but also local women aging in range from 16 to 41 from across the Southern Illinois region.

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