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SUMMARY:The Starfall Ball and "A Court of Splintered Harmony" Book Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Belleville Books and Fountain House at the Square present The Starfall Ball! The Starfall Ball is free to Prythians of all ages. \nThe bookstore will close at 6pm and re-open at 10:00 p.m. as the Starfall Ball! Wear your finest gown\, evening wear\, cosplay or fae-gear. And bring your dancing shoes! \nVisit Fountain House at the Square next door all night long for ACOTAR-themed fun\, including a decorate your own dagger-shaped cookie station and cocktails & mocktails and snacks for purchase. \nThere will be free DIY activities and a costume contest at 10:30pm. \nDance\, laugh & mingle until our countdown to Midnight and the handing out of the new books. \nA $40 ticket includes one hardcover copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony: The Valkyrie Cycle\, Movement I\, special surprises and access to all Starfall Ball activities.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-starfall-ball-and-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-book-release-party/
LOCATION:Belleville Books\, 20 East Main St.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-2240\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Librarians
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a special screening of The Librarians\, a powerful documentary that shines a light on the people working on the front lines to protect access to books\, information\, and ideas. The screening will be preceded by a moderated panel discussion\, offering an opportunity to start the conversation and hear from members of our community. \nDirected by Kim A. Snyder\, The Librarians follows librarians and community members across the country as they navigate growing challenges to intellectual freedom and access to library materials. Through their stories\, the film explores the vital role libraries play in creating informed\, connected communities—and why the freedom to read matters. \nThis event is free to attend but tickets but be reserved on Eventbrite.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-librarians/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Belleville Books Paint Out Plein Air Art Event
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00 am and must be completed on the Belleville Books Paint Out Eventbrite page. \nBelleville Books and the Gateway East Artists Guild present the Belleville Books Paint Out Plein Air Art Event. \nOn April 9 and April 10\, 2027\, participating artists will create works outdoors on Belleville’s historic Main Street en plein air*. Each artist is allowed to submit up to two pieces of art for display and potential sale during a free\, public reception on Saturday\, April 10 at 6pm at the bookstore. \nThis event is open to traditional 2D medium only\, and all paintings must be completed along Belleville’s Main Street. Many of the artworks on display will be for sale\, and the artist keeps 100% of any sales made during the event. \n*Plein air” painting is the act of painting landscapes outdoors and based on the french term en plein air meaning “in the open air”. \n  \nLink to Artist Guidelines \n  \nTentative Event Schedule: \n-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11 a.m.- Registration at Belleville Books. \nFriday- 8:00 a.m.- 6 p.m.- Paint Out on East Main Street. \n-Friday 7 p.m.- Artist reception at Belleville Books. \n-Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.- Paint Out along West Main Street. Art show submissions must be suitably framed and returned to Belleville Books for hanging by 5pm. \n-Saturday 6 p.m.- Free\, public reception & art sale at Belleville Books with 100% of artwork sales going directly to the artist. \n  \nArtist Hospitality Locations: \nFriday on East Main Street: \nBelleville Books (event headquarters)- 20 East Main Street \nGreen Root Gallery– 125 East Main Street \nPour Coffeehouse– 322 East Main Street \nSaturday on West Main Street: \nThe Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture\, hosted by the Belleville Historic Society \nThe Barkery– 335 West Main Street \nGovernor French Academy– 219 West Main Street \nEckert Florist– 201 West Main Street \nPublic Defender= Art+Zines– 123 West Main Street
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-books-paint-out-plein-air-art-event-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Belleville Books Paint Out Plein Air Art Event
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00 am and must be completed on the Belleville Books Paint Out Eventbrite page. \nBelleville Books and the Gateway East Artists Guild present the Belleville Books Paint Out Plein Air Art Event. \nOn April 9 and April 10\, 2027\, participating artists will create works outdoors on Belleville’s historic Main Street en plein air*. Each artist is allowed to submit up to two pieces of art for display and potential sale during a free\, public reception on Saturday\, April 10 at 6pm at the bookstore. \nThis event is open to traditional 2D medium only\, and all paintings must be completed along Belleville’s Main Street. Many of the artworks on display will be for sale\, and the artist keeps 100% of any sales made during the event. \n*Plein air” painting is the act of painting landscapes outdoors and based on the french term en plein air meaning “in the open air”. \n  \nLink to Artist Guidelines \n  \nTentative Event Schedule: \n-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11 a.m.- Registration at Belleville Books. \nFriday- 8:00 a.m.- 6 p.m.- Paint Out on East Main Street. \n-Friday 7 p.m.- Artist reception at Belleville Books. \n-Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.- Paint Out along West Main Street. Art show submissions must be suitably framed and returned to Belleville Books for hanging by 5pm. \n-Saturday 6 p.m.- Free\, public reception & art sale at Belleville Books with 100% of artwork sales going directly to the artist. \n  \nArtist Hospitality Locations: \nFriday on East Main Street: \nBelleville Books (event headquarters)- 20 East Main Street \nGreen Root Gallery– 125 East Main Street \nPour Coffeehouse– 322 East Main Street \nSaturday on West Main Street: \nThe Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture\, hosted by the Belleville Historic Society \nThe Barkery– 335 West Main Street \nGovernor French Academy– 219 West Main Street \nEckert Florist– 201 West Main Street \nPublic Defender= Art+Zines– 123 West Main Street
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-books-paint-out-plein-air-art-event/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
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