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SUMMARY:Concert on the Lawn with the Belleville West Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our Concert of the Lawn series is returning in 2026! On Thursday\, May 21\, we welcome the incredible Belleville West High School Jazz Band to the lawn of the Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture (6 Oak Knoll Place Belleville\, IL 62223). This event is free to attend\, and signature mocktails will be available for purchase to keep you refreshed! We hope to see you there.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/concert-on-the-lawn-with-the-belleville-west-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Blazier House Museum\, 6 Oak Knoll Pl\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Historical Society":MAILTO:bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Belleville Book Festival and Literary Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Belleville Book Festival & Literary Market!\nFriday- 6 p.m. @ Belleville Books: Award-winning author\, David Benjamin\, will share opening festival remarks entitled\, “What’s So Funny?”\, followed by a book signing of his new mystery novel\, Upstairs. Light refreshments will be served.\nSaturday- 10am to 4pm- “The Literary Market” on the sidewalks and inside “Blanquart’s Vintage Market”\, “I Had That Vintage Toys” and “Local Lucy’s”-\nVendors include: Adams Publications\, Inc.\, Belleville Aspiring Writers Group\, Crafty Dreams by Manda\, Hexenbuckel Field Guide\, Nic’s Sola Wood Flowers\, Author Luke Naliborski\, Public Defender Art + Zines\, Ragz and Relics and poet Patricia Sauer\nOther Festival Activites:\n11 a.m. @ Belleville Books: Dr Seuss Storytime\n11 a.m. @ Belleville Books: Author Dominic Dorsey\, discussing and signing his new YA novel\, Shadow Scholar: Lessons in the Dark.\nNoon-2pm Marjorie Handy singing smooth jazz\n1-3 p.m. @ Belleville Books\, I Had That Vintage Toys & Local Lucy’s: More than 20 authors will sign their books at three locations. Books are for purchase.\n4 p.m. @ Belleville Books: A free Writing Class with author and screenwriter\, Adam Sydney.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-book-festival-and-literary-market/
LOCATION:20 & 26 East Main Street\, 20 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Books":MAILTO:rob@bellevillebooks.com
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SUMMARY:One City\, Many Stories: Belleville History Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America 250 with a fun\, free day of local history in downtown Belleville!\nYou’ll explore:\n• Historical demonstrations\n• Exhibits and workshops\n• Short films\n• Live music\n• Lincoln in Belleville walking tour\n• Hands-on activities for all ages
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/one-city-many-stories-belleville-history-field-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Non-Profit
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Clair County HIstorical Society":MAILTO:stcchs.curator@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Details Coming Soon
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/paint-historic-belleville-art-auction-2/
LOCATION:Historic Garfield Street Saloon\, 633 E Garfield Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,History and Culture
ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Historical Society":MAILTO:bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Annual 50's Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Details coming soon.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/annual-50s-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Blazier House Museum\, 6 Oak Knoll Pl\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Holiday Fun
ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Historical Society":MAILTO:bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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