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SUMMARY:From Sea To Shining Sea Chorale Concert
DESCRIPTION:Philharmonic Chorale Richard Thompson\, conductor \nSongs of America and patriotism for chorus
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/from-sea-to-shining-sea-chorale-concert/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Catholic Cathedral\, 200 W Harrison St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Belleville Songwriter Festival
DESCRIPTION:8 Nashville Songwriters with three events\, one ticket! 12-15 additional locations for an all day music event.\nFeatured Musicians:\nMatt Wynn\nAllie Colleen\nMiranda Bury\nAdam Harbison\nLockwood Batr\nMegan Barker\nEthan Carl\nBeth Bombara\nJohn Krane\nNick Gusmon
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-songwriter-festival/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venue on Main":MAILTO:Venuebelleville@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20260107T150531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T150531Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for First Fridays at LongStory Coffee on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. \nJon Goodson\, former owner of Belleville’s 1980’s-1990’s Trak Records\, will be at the cafe spinning records\, as well as selling vinyls/CD’s.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-at-longstory-coffee/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20251224T151512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T151512Z
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Easter
DESCRIPTION:St. Matthew Church presents a dramatic and musical reenactment of the adult life of Jesus. Drama\, choir\, orchestra\, and live animals are just a few of the surprises that will be seen at the program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Call the church office at (618) 397-5994 for more information.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-joy-of-easter-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20251224T151306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T151306Z
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Easter
DESCRIPTION:St. Matthew Church presents a dramatic and musical reenactment of the adult life of Jesus. Drama\, choir\, orchestra\, and live animals are just a few of the surprises that will be seen at the program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Call the church office at (618) 397-5994 for more information.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-joy-of-easter/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20260325T144310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T144310Z
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SUMMARY:K-Pop Guardians at the Lincoln Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an epic live experience where music 🎶\, lights ✨\, and high-energy performances 🔥 come together\, 𝗞𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 is coming with two incredible shows 🎤💥 bringing the excitement ⚡\, emotion 💖\, and adrenaline 🌟 fans around the world love!\n🎭 Each performance is part of an epic story\, with special effects and action-packed sequences\, making you feel like you’re inside a live K-Pop show!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/k-pop-guardians-at-the-lincoln-theatre/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T220000
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SUMMARY:Glen Templeton
DESCRIPTION:Glen Templeton\, The “blue-collared hero”\, began his accomplished music career in Alabama singing at the VFW in Cottondale before chasing his dreams in Nashville. He first shared the stage with his veteran and country music recording artist father\, Dwight Templeton\, and in the years that followed with performers including Loretta Lynn\, George Jones\, Montgomery Gentry\, LoCash\, and others. With a string of successful singles and a growing fan base\, Glen Templeton continues to make a significant impact on the country music scene\, bringing a fresh yet familiar sound that honors the genre’s rich traditions. \nSpecial guest Miranda Bury is a Nashville recording singer/songwriter from Southern IL. Voted 2023 Best Local Artist in River Front Times and 2024 & 2025 Best Local Musician in St. Louis Magazine. Her music available on all streaming platforms but you will want to enjoy her commentary and songs in person.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/glen-templeton/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T213000
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CREATED:20260105T163127Z
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SUMMARY:Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks
DESCRIPTION:Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks is made up of Etta May\, Jodi White and Sonya White. The Southern Fried Chicks is the story of Three different women\, all from the South\, and their hilarious take on life\, love and the pursuit of happiness. \nEtta May has appeared on Oprah\, Showtime\, Comic Strip Live\, MTV and as a guest commentator on ‘CBS Sunday Morning\,’ plus so much more. She headlines the successful all-female comedy tour\, ‘Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks\,’ selling out theatres all over the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and bigger attitude! In addition to television\, Etta May is a regular on Sirius-XM Comedy Channels and the syndicated Bob & Tom radio show.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/etta-may-and-the-southern-fried-chicks/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20260209T151800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151800Z
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SUMMARY:Stars of Tomorrow Concert
DESCRIPTION:Stars of Tomorrow\, Philharmonic Orchestra Joseph Choi\, conductor Featuring winners of the Stars of Tomorrow Competition
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/stars-of-tomorrow-concert/
LOCATION:Saint Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music,Non-Profit
ORGANIZER;CN="Philharmonic Society of Belleville":MAILTO:info@bellevillephilharmonic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T180000
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CREATED:20260107T150531Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for First Fridays at LongStory Coffee on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. \nJon Goodson\, former owner of Belleville’s 1980’s-1990’s Trak Records\, will be at the cafe spinning records\, as well as selling vinyls/CD’s.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-at-longstory-coffee/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20260114T173944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T173944Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Featuring Juan Cardona
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting concert by Juan Cardona at the Lincoln Theatre\, brought to you by the St Louis Theatre Organ Society. \nJuan Cardona\, Jr. is a Connecticut-based organist who began studying piano and organ at age seven and earned a BFA in classical organ from the University of Connecticut\, studying with Angela Salcedo and later refining his theatre organ skills with Jelani Eddington. He has served as House Organist for the Thomaston Opera House for over 30 years and the Bardavon Opera House for more than 25 years\, and regularly performs concerts and silent films nationwide. His notable appearances include opening for the Boston Pops\, the Russian National Ballet\, and performing with artists such as Neil Sedaka\, Tito Puente\, and members of Phantom of the Opera. A specialist in silent film accompaniment\, Juan has performed over 30 films and was featured at the American Theatre Organ Society’s 2022 National Convention. Outside of music\, he is a Wireless Network Engineer\, enjoys radio-controlled model airplanes\, and pursues culinary interests.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/organ-concert-featuring-juan-cardona/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20260105T162942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T163003Z
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SUMMARY:Country Royalty staring Jason Petty and Caroline Martin
DESCRIPTION:Jason Petty re-creates the role he has become famous for\, while Carolyn Martin gives jaw-dropping performances of Patsy Cline’s biggest hits. In a show like no other\, Petty and Bliss pay tribute to the two most influential singers in country music history. Over 20 of their chart-topping hits will be performed with a live band. These are the two legends that audiences all around the world want to see; Hank Williams and Patsy Cline\, as performed by two of the best entertainers in the country.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/country-royalty-staring-jason-petty-caroline-martin/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015302
CREATED:20260107T150531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T150531Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for First Fridays at LongStory Coffee on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. \nJon Goodson\, former owner of Belleville’s 1980’s-1990’s Trak Records\, will be at the cafe spinning records\, as well as selling vinyls/CD’s.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-at-longstory-coffee/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251014T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185807Z
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SUMMARY:The Glory of Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Each year during the Christmas season\, the Sanctuary Choir\, Orchestra\, and Drama Ministry combine to present the story of Christ’s birth\, what he meant to the world then\, and what he continues to mean for us today. We will take you back to early America to see how the gift of Jesus changed and molded the meaning of Christmas for a family looking for answers. \n  \nThe Glory of Christmas is interpreted nightly for the hearing impaired. It is streamed LIVE nightly on the Saint Matthew’s Church website.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-glory-of-christmas-concert/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251014T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185807Z
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SUMMARY:The Glory of Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Each year during the Christmas season\, the Sanctuary Choir\, Orchestra\, and Drama Ministry combine to present the story of Christ’s birth\, what he meant to the world then\, and what he continues to mean for us today. We will take you back to early America to see how the gift of Jesus changed and molded the meaning of Christmas for a family looking for answers. \n  \nThe Glory of Christmas is interpreted nightly for the hearing impaired. It is streamed LIVE nightly on the Saint Matthew’s Church website.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-glory-of-christmas-concert/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251013T143850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T143850Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Christmas Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the magic of the season at the Holiday Pops Concert! Join the Belleville Philharmonic as they present a festive concert conducted by the talented Joseph Choi. This delightful event will feature a mix of traditional and pop Christmas hits that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. \nBefore the main concert\, enjoy a special theatre organ preshow by the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society. This unique performance will take place at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Belleville\, adding an extra touch of charm to your evening.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/holiday-pops-christmas-spectacular/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Fun,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philharmonic Society of Belleville":MAILTO:info@bellevillephilharmonic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251016T140717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140717Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy Christmas songs performed by the Metro East Community Chorale at 3:00 pm on Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 at St. Paul United Church of Christ\, 115 W B St\, Belleville\, IL 62220. Free. Enjoy familiar Christmas songs in a variety of arrangements by over fifty singers and an orchestra. www.metroeastcommunitychorale.org
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/2025-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:St. Paul United Church of Christ\,\, 115 W B St\,\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Holiday Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251013T143340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T143340Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the holiday season with “Christmas Wonders\,” a captivating concert by the Belleville Philharmonic Chorale\, conducted by Richard Thompson. This enchanting event will take place at the magnificent Cathedral of St Peter in Belleville\, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of sacred and festive choral works. \nJoin us as the Chorale fills the cathedral with the harmonious sounds of the season\, celebrating the spirit of Christmas through a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary pieces. Whether you’re a long-time fan of choral music or discover it for the first time\, “Christmas Wonders” promises to be an unforgettable experience that will leave you filled with joy and wonder.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/christmas-wonders/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Catholic Cathedral\, 200 W Harrison St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Fun,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philharmonic Society of Belleville":MAILTO:info@bellevillephilharmonic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251009T184018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T184018Z
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SUMMARY:Escape w/ Clusterpluck LIVE at The Lincoln Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Arrive early\, as Clusterpluck—widely recognized as one of the premier bluegrass bands in the country—will begin the evening with a one-hour set. Originating from Southern Illinois\, Clusterpluck recently marked their 15th anniversary. The group employs an impressive array of stringed instruments\, percussion\, and four-part harmonies to deliver a dynamic blend of bluegrass\, country\, and jam genres. \nAfter Clusterpluck’s set\, Escape\, whose 7-member line-up includes Justin Wallace and John Brighton of Old Salt Union. Escape draws inspiration from bands such as Blind Melon\, Tool\, Alice in Chains\, Pink Floyd and Phish. Known for versatile musical arrangements incorporating bass\, drums\, guitar\, mandolin\, and violin. The group is distinguished by its compelling mix of acoustic / electric progressive rock\, featuring intricate solos\, rich harmonies\, and vocals ranging from melodic to robust.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/escape-w-clusterpluck-live-at-the-lincoln-theatre/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250722T203700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T203700Z
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SUMMARY:Twitty & Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Live on the Lincoln’s stage: Twitty & Lynn and their internationally popular show “A Salute to Conway & Loretta”.  Tre Twitty & Taylor Lynn aren’t impersonators\, they are onstage celebrating country music\, the lost art of duet singing\, and the two beloved icons they refer to as “Poppy” and “Memaw.”  This is a must see show for country music fans!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/twitty-lynn/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20251009T184141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T184141Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Train
DESCRIPTION:America’s Ozzy tribute. Their Performance is electric\, capturing the true spirit of the Prince of Darkness himself. Bark at the Moon with us on Oct 30th in downtown Belleville
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/crazy-train/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250922T162814Z
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SUMMARY:Keyboard Praise Concert
DESCRIPTION:Keyboard Praise is an annual celebration of music from many different eras. It features ten grand pianos and an organ! During the event\, you will experience high-quality musicianship from our performers and a fun environment for the whole family! If you have never experienced Keyboard Praise\, this is your chance. Remember to bring your friends and family along\, you wouldn’t want anyone to miss out! \nKeyboard Praise is streamed LIVE nightly on the church website.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/keyboard-praise-concert/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250922T163420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T152120Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the 3rd annual Harvest Festival benefitting the Belleville Heart Garden! This event will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday\, September 28th\, and will take place on High Street between LongStory Coffee and the Belleville Heart Garden. \nThis year\, we are adding more family-friendly events to this event\, thanks to increased sponsorship.\n*Paint-a-Pot (FREE) kids’ activity\n*Garden Scavenger Hunt (FREE) kids’ activity\n*Bird Feeder Craft (FREE) kids’ activity\n*Live Music by Mellow D\n*Book Mobile from the Belleville Public Library\n*Coffee\, Cider\, Hot Cocoa\, and More from LongStory Coffee\n*Food Truck and Pie Sale by Clara B’s\n*50/50 Chuck-A-Hay Bale by Birch Tree Market\n*Produce and Handmade Goods Vendors\n*Year of the Bumblebee Merch\n*Heart Garden Tours \nProceeds from this event will benefit the Belleville Heart Garden!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/harvest-festival/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Halloween Activities,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250924T142812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142812Z
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SUMMARY:Molly Lovette\, Matt Wynn and Steevie Steeves Songwriter Round
DESCRIPTION:Matt has been passionately churning out songs in mostly two-a-day writing sessions\, carving out his own unique style and laying the foundation to make his mark in today’s country. He’s had the opportunity to meet and write with several of his country heroes like Phil Vassar\, Aaron Tippin\, Billy Dean\, Andy Griggs\, Joe Dee Messina\, Reba McEntire & more.\nA seasoned performer\, Matt has played all over the country and abroad opening for artists like Luke Combs\, Maren Morris\, Brother Osborne\, Brett Young\, Sam Hunt\, Brantley Gilbert\, Vince Gill\, Chris Janson\, Russell Dickerson\, Scotty McCreery\, Tyler Farr\, Phil Vassar\, Trace Adkins\, Gretchen Wilson\, Jay Leno and more. On October 6th Reba McEntire released the companion CD\, Not That Fancy to her new book of the same title. Matt is proud to have the one new song\, “Seven Minutes In Heaven” on the 14-track compilation.\nRecently Matt wrote the end credits song “Live Like That” sang by Kristen Chenoweth to the animated feature film “King of Kings” by Angel Studios. The movie hit theaters April 11th to rave reviews.\nMatt has also written several songs recorded by Broken Bow recording artist Alexandra Kay that have amassed millions of streams online as well as her current single “Feminine Energy”. \nJustin proved that all roads really do lead to Nashville\, TN. Immersing himself in Music City’s one of a kind songwriting community\, Biltonen continued to refine his craft and establish himself as a force within the industry. \nEventually\, Justin Biltonen became a name to know as the bassist for alt-rock tastemakers 3 Doors Down. Touring globally as a member of one of the genre’s most timeless bands\, Justin was able to support numerous chart topping albums\, including Us And The Night\, which peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Rock Chart. A career changing moment for Justin Biltonen\, Us And The Night was the first major release he both wrote and played on in-studio. \n2025 Opener for Alexandra Kay in St Louis!!\nMolly made the move to Nashville\, TN in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. In just four years Molly has released 20 singles with over a million streams on Spotify alone\, opened for country stars Dierks Bentley\, Priscilla Block\, and Kylie Morgan\, and completed multiple tours thus far\, establishing herself as “one to watch” in country music. As she continues to grow her fanbase\, Molly connects deeply with her audience whether in person or via social media\, sharing her music and experiences\, and is actively building a community around her artistry that will last a lifetime. \nNashville based singer songwriter Steevie Steeves is all heart and raw emotion when it comes to her music. Whether she’s putting the pen to paper or singing into a microphone\, Steeves has an undeniable ability of captivating the ears with her honest lyrics and pindrop- powerhouse vocals. Born and raised in a small town in western Pennsylvania\, Steevie started taking the stage at a very young age performing in musical theater\, singing on river show- boats and fronting classic rock and country cover bands. Steeves packed up to move to Nashville shortly after graduating high school to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist and dove head first into the pool of hopefuls. It didn’t take long for music city to recognize Steevie’s natural ability to craft songs. In 2010\, Steeves received a scholarship to attend hit songwriter Skip Ewing’s Horse and Writer retreat in Dubois\,Wyoming. That same year\, Steevie formed the band Towne\, an Americana duo\, with fellow co-writer Jon Decious. Towne toured the country and recorded many projects\, most notably\, their full-length album titled “In The In Between” in 2019 produced by grammy award winning producer Mitch Dane. Steevie has shared the stage with country music star Lee Brice while making her Ryman Auditorium debut in 2021 and has also opened for legends Willie Nelson and Pam Tillis. Recently\, Steevie embarked on a solo career releasing her first single “Tell Em” and has since released five more songs independently in which she wrote\, recorded and produced on her own. Steeves is currently working on a full length album set to release at the beginning of 2026. \nKam Bugger – Artist Bio \nKam Bugger is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from the Midwest whose music blends alt-country grit with folk-inspired storytelling. Her style is inspired by the outdoors\, nature and life on the road. \nShe began writing and performing after inheriting her grandfather’s Takamine guitar\, quickly developing catalog of original work inspired by traditional cowboy songs. While still in high school\, Kam played her very first show at Venue on Main in Belleville and soon she was performing across Illinois\, Missouri\, Tennessee\, and Texas.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/molly-lovette-matt-wynn-and-steevie-steeves-songwriter-round/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venue on Main":MAILTO:Venuebelleville@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250826T140552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T140552Z
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SUMMARY:Vicki Perterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (Cowsills\, Beach Boys and Smithereens)
DESCRIPTION:VICKI PETERSON & JOHN COWSILL\nBIOGRAPHY\nVicki Peterson of The Bangles (whose work includes #1 hit “Walk Like An Egyptian and several other Top 10 songs\, such as Eternal Flame which is the biggest single by an all female band in history teams up with John Cowsill\, drummer/vocalist for The Beach Boys for over 23 years and original member of the platinum selling family band\, The Cowsills to lovingly present their debut Americana album comprised of songs written by John’s late brothers\, Barry and Bill Cowsill titled\, Long After The Fire.\n. . .\nMORE ABOUT US\nVicki is a founding member of the 1980’s group The Bangles\, one of the most successful bands of that decade with over 6 million gold and platinum albums sold. \nTheir music has been synced on screen in everything from Austin Powers to Stranger Things and has transcended generations with more than 6 million current monthly listeners on streaming platforms\, 390 million views on TikTok\, and over half a billion channel views on YouTube as of 2024. Peterson later wrote and performed with her good friend (and eventual sister-in-law Susan Cowsill as The Psycho Sisters. The duo soon found themselves absorbed into the critically acclaimed New Orleans songwriters collective The Continental Drifters and remain with them today. \nThroughout the 90’s\, Vicki stayed active appearing on albums with Tom Petty\, John Doe\, Hootie & The Blowfish\, Belinda Carlisle and also toured with The Go-Go’s on their 1994 -1995 reunion tour. The Bangles reunited in the 21st century to release four more albums. \nAt 7 years old\, John began working in clubs\, singing and playing drums with his family. The Cowsills became a worldwide sensation in the late 1960’s playing The Ed Sullivan Show\, and Johnny Carson Show programs both 3 times\, The Johnny Cash Show twice and enjoyed several Top 20 hits including “Hair” (#1 in four countries and #2 on US Billboard) The Rain\, The Park\, & Other Things” (#2 on US Billboard with over 3 million copies sold). In 1981\, John landed on the Tommy Tutone hit\, “867-5309 (Jenny).” He also toured with Jan and Dean before becoming a mainstay of the Beach Boys touring band\, playing guitar\, piano\, and finally sitting at the drum kit for over two decades playing an average of 180 concerts per year. John made many television appearances with the band including Good Morning America 7 times\, The Today Show 6 times.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/vicki-perterson-the-bangles-and-john-cowsill-cowsills-beach-boys-and-smithereens/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250826T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T143020Z
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SUMMARY:Vicki Petterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (Cowsills\, The Beach Boys and Smothereens)
DESCRIPTION:VICKI PETERSON & JOHN COWSILL\nBIOGRAPHY\nVicki Peterson of The Bangles (whose work includes #1 hit “Walk Like An Egyptian and several other Top 10 songs\, such as Eternal Flame which is the biggest single by an all female band in history teams up with John Cowsill\, drummer/vocalist for The Beach Boys for over 23 years and original member of the platinum selling family band\, The Cowsills to lovingly present their debut Americana album comprised of songs written by John’s late brothers\, Barry and Bill Cowsill titled\, Long After The Fire.\n. . .\nMORE ABOUT US\nVicki is a founding member of the 1980’s group The Bangles\, one of the most successful bands of that decade with over 6 million gold and platinum albums sold. \nTheir music has been synced on screen in everything from Austin Powers to Stranger Things and has transcended generations with more than 6 million current monthly listeners on streaming platforms\, 390 million views on TikTok\, and over half a billion channel views on YouTube as of 2024. Peterson later wrote and performed with her good friend (and eventual sister-in-law Susan Cowsill as The Psycho Sisters. The duo soon found themselves absorbed into the critically acclaimed New Orleans songwriters collective The Continental Drifters and remain with them today. \nThroughout the 90’s\, Vicki stayed active appearing on albums with Tom Petty\, John Doe\, Hootie & The Blowfish\, Belinda Carlisle and also toured with The Go-Go’s on their 1994 -1995 reunion tour. The Bangles reunited in the 21st century to release four more albums. \nAt 7 years old\, John began working in clubs\, singing and playing drums with his family. The Cowsills became a worldwide sensation in the late 1960’s playing The Ed Sullivan Show\, and Johnny Carson Show programs both 3 times\, The Johnny Cash Show twice and enjoyed several Top 20 hits including “Hair” (#1 in four countries and #2 on US Billboard) The Rain\, The Park\, & Other Things” (#2 on US Billboard with over 3 million copies sold). In 1981\, John landed on the Tommy Tutone hit\, “867-5309 (Jenny).” He also toured with Jan and Dean before becoming a mainstay of the Beach Boys touring band\, playing guitar\, piano\, and finally sitting at the drum kit for over two decades playing an average of 180 concerts per year. John made many television appearances with the band including Good Morning America 7 times\, The Today Show 6 times.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/vicki-petterson-the-bangles-and-john-cowsill-cowsills-the-beach-boys-and-smothereens/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250826T174158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174158Z
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SUMMARY:Great SAX and Wine
DESCRIPTION:Great SAX by Tanner Caldwell pairs well with wine\, so grab a free reservation and listen to music and drink great wine. We will have flights and by the glass offering of new wines with high ratings!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/great-sax-and-wine/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venue on Main":MAILTO:Venuebelleville@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250722T203542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T203542Z
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SUMMARY:Turn Back Time\, a Tribute to Cher
DESCRIPTION:Experience the decades of Cher through an unforgettable tribute brought to life by the mesmerizing Anne Kalaher.  From her iconic looks to that unmistakable voice\, relive the power and passion that Cher has shared with the world.  Coming from the St. Louis Metro area\, these talented musicians capture every essence that makes Cher legendary.  Sing along\, feel the nostalgia\, and let the music empower your soul!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/turn-back-time-a-tribute-to-cher/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Theatre":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250826T140949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T140949Z
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SUMMARY:Tony Logue and the 184 Band
DESCRIPTION:Tony Logue isn’t new to singing about the rigors of Western Kentucky life\,  how they intertwine with the raw geography of the land and the graphic history of bloodlines. His 2018 acoustic album Serpents and Saviors  is a fine showcase of his sharp storytelling mixed with cutting observation. But 2022’s Jericho  ups the ante by pulling out all the stops and assembling the right pieces to help tell his stories (“Saving Country Music” 2022.) While Logue’s 2022 release Jericho  was met with critical acclaim\, his 2023 follow up album The Crumbs  found its way on all the same end of year lists. Logue and his longtime backing band\, The 184\, are quickly carving out their place among their respective Kentucky alumni. Logue’s characters often have grease beneath their nails and their backs against the wall. Stories woven with the thread of hardship and hope. Poignant tales that speak to the human desire for redemption and the need to chart a new and better path forward. As a songwriter\, Logue has proven a voice for America’s Heartland. A blend of Country\, Americana and Folk. But make no mistake\, Tony Logue and the 184 are a Rock & Roll band\, and a good one at that.  \nNamed one of Saving Country Music’s essential albums of 2023 \n-Mentioned in Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 albums of 2023 \nCritical Acclaim for Jericho \n-#21 on Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 albums of 2022 \n-Named one of Saving Country Music’s essential albums of 2022 \n-Named one of Kentucky Country Music’s essential album of 2022 \n-Debuted at #12 on ITunes Top Country Charts
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/tony-logue-and-the-184-band/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venue on Main":MAILTO:Venuebelleville@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T015303
CREATED:20250722T203226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T203226Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Watch the movie and enjoy Flustered Mustard shadow cast to help you interact with the movie and use the props from your included prop bag.  Don’t forget a portion of the admission goes to Glow for Hope suicide prevention.  https://glowforhopenfp.org/
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/rocky-horror-picture-show-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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