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SUMMARY:ARTS IN THE PARK
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monroe County Arts Alliance\, the Dorothy Weinel Eppinger Foundation\, and the City of Columbia\, IL as we celebrate our third annual ARTS IN THE PARK festival on Sunday\, June 14.  This events celebrates all of the arts–visual and performing–in one glorious event.  The event takes place in Columbia’s beautiful Metter Park from 11a.m to 6p.m. The 2026 event features a SAND CASTLE ARTIST\, made possible through a grant from Arts Midwest\, who will be building a sand castle–here in the Midwest!—throughout the day.  Other features include artist vendor booths showcasing and selling their work\, performances by organization members of the Arts Alliance throughout the day\, a creative arts area for children\, a display of Monroe County High School student art work in the bandstand\, and of course food vendors with delicious fare.  For more information\, visit the City of Columbia\, IL website or contact marciabraswell@gmail.com.  ARTISTS who wish to become a vendor should contact Marla Rose at mrose@columbiail.gov. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/arts-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Metter Park\, 211 E. Cherry\, Columbia\, Illinois\, 62236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia,Concert,Dance,Festival,Instrumental,Theatre,Vocal/Choral
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SUMMARY:Tuesday night Municipal Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Municipal Band presents its 95th season of summer band concerts.\nBring your lawn chair and enjoy music for all ages.
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/tuesday-night-municipal-band-concert/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Downtown Waterloo\, Courthouse Square\, Waterloo\, Illinois\, 62298\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tuesday night Municipal Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Municipal Band presents its 95th season of summer band concerts.\nBring your lawn chair and enjoy music for all ages.
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/tuesday-night-municipal-band-concert/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Waterloo\, Courthouse Square\, Waterloo\, Illinois\, 62298\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Tuesday night Municipal Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Municipal Band presents its 95th season of summer band concerts.\nBring your lawn chair and enjoy music for all ages.
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/tuesday-night-municipal-band-concert/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Waterloo\, Courthouse Square\, Waterloo\, Illinois\, 62298\, United States
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SUMMARY:Busch Light Brigade plays concert at Valmeyer combined church picnic
DESCRIPTION:The Bud Light Brigade plays a concert. Food and\, family fun
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/busch-light-brigade-plays-concert-at-valmeyer-combined-church-picnic/
LOCATION:St Mary Parish\, 101 S Meyer\, Valmeyer\, IL\, 62295\, United States
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SUMMARY:Band Room Brass and the Busch Light Brigade plays at Monroe County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Band Room Brass and the Busch Light Brigade both plays concerts at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.\nBand Room Brass plays 5pm to 6pm and the Brigade plays from 6pm to 8pm.\nFood\, rides and family fun
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/band-room-brass-and-the-busch-light-brigade-plays-at-monroe-county-fair/
LOCATION:Monroe County Fair Grounds\, 4177 State Route 156\, Waterloo\, IL\, 62298\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arianna String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hailed for their outstanding musicianship\, the Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles. Their performances have been praised for “tonal warmth\, fastidious balance…expressive vitality” (Chicago Tribune) and “emotional commitment and fluent virtuosity\,” (Pretoria News\, South Africa).
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/arianna-string-quartet/
LOCATION:St. Paul UCC – Columbia\, 127 St. Paul Street\, Columbia\, IL\, 62236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia,Concert,Instrumental
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join the Valmeyer Community Chorus as they present their annual holiday concert titled “The Heart of Christmas” on Sunday\, December 14 at 4:00 p.m. at St John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer.  This all-volunteer chorus will sing a variety of holiday tunes new and old.  The guest choir will be the Valmeyer High School Choir.  The concert will also benefit the Bi-County Backpack Program which serves families throughout Monroe and Randolph Counties. Guests are invited to bring non-perishable food items as a donation. There is no admission charge for the concert\, but donations will be accepted. Please help us as we usher in the holiday season!!
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/the-heart-of-christmas/
LOCATION:St John UCC Valmeyer\, 201 S Meyer Avenue\, Valmeyer\, IL\, 62295\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Valmeyer,Vocal/Choral
ORGANIZER;CN="Valmeyer Community Chorus":MAILTO:mbraswell@htc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T190000
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Metro Singers
DESCRIPTION:The St. Louis Metro Singers will once again lead us into the Christmas season with a performance of Christmas choral favorites. The holiday concert is also the evening we pay tribute to the memory of the Eppinger Foundation’s founding president\, Floyd Crowder.  Make plans to join us for the “Sounds of the Season” in the beautifully decorated St. Paul UCC sanctuary.
URL:https://monroecountyarts.org/event/st-louis-metro-singers/
LOCATION:St. Paul UCC – Columbia\, 127 St. Paul Street\, Columbia\, IL\, 62236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia,Concert,Vocal/Choral
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