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Mattoon Tourism Newsletter 2-22-12

johanpeterb — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:13:39 +0000

Mattoon Tourism February 22, 2012

The best leaders ... almost without exception and at every level, are master users of stories and symbols."

--Tom Peters, American management expert and writer

	Build this into your weekend plans:

	It's never to early to start planning the house of your dreams. Don't miss the East Central Illinois Homebuilders Show being held this weekend, February 24-26th at the Cross County Mall. The Mall is located at 700 Broadway Ave. East, in Mattoon, hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday noon-5pm. For more information call the Cross County Mall at 217-234-3432.

International talent at LLC:

As part of the Arts Midwest World Fest, Lake Land College will host the Chinese ensemble Tarim Wednesday Feb. 29th, 12-1 p.m. in Laker Point, located in the Luther Student Center. The performance, entitled Uygur Song and Dance, will bring to life ancient songs of the Silk Road and feature the melodies of the Uygurs, the Kazaks and the Kirkiz and the rhythms of the Hui, the Uzbek, and the Tatars.

Sponsored by the Diversity Education Task Force, this event is free and open to the public. For more information about the performance contact Paula Rosine, chair of the task force at prosine@lakeland.cc.il.us

	See the big picture:

	The last Friday of every month the Eastern Illinois University Observatory opens its doors to the public. This month's open house will be February 24th from 7-10pm. The Observatory is home to EIU's 16-inch, fully automated telescope. Come view astronomical objects and learn about space! The Obsevatory is located Southwest of the Campus Pond. For more information contact Hannah Tanquary at 628-262-3549 or email hetanquary@gmail.com.

	looking ahead...

	February 29th-March 4th "I love you, you are perfect, now change" theater production, Doudna Fine Arts Center March 1st Lake Land College Foundation Photography Show, sponsored by GE March 1st & 3rd Nature Photographer, Tom Ulrich Douglas Hart Nature Center March 3, Sarah Bush Lincoln's 28th Annual La Grande Soiree, Keller Conv. Center March 3rd, TARIM, Uyghur Song and Dance Ensemble China, Doudna Fine Arts Center,EIU March 7th Energy Innovation Conference, Lake Land College March 7th, The Tartin Terrors, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU March 22nd, Montana Skies, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU March 24th Mattoon Library's "Great Mouse Races" at Days Inn March 24th "Sap Tappin", Maple Syrup Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center April 14th Earth Day Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center April 14th- 15th Mattoon Pride Softball Spring Round Robin April 18th EIU vs. University of Illinois at Grimes Field, 6pm April 21st Festival of the Young Child, Cross County Mall April 21st Girls on the Run 5K, Charleston High School April 21st, All American Boys Chorus, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU April 21-22nd EIU Celebration April 28th, Herbfest, Mattoon May 4th 33rd Annual Johnston Music Festival; 7pm Lake Land College Field House May 5th EIU Graduation May 11th LLC Graduation May 11-12th IHSA Girls Badminton State Tourney, EIU May 11-13th Mattoon Cobra's Softball Mother's Day Tourney May 17-19th IHSA Girls State Track and Field, EIU May 24-26th IHSA Boys State Track and Field, EIU May 25th 15th Annual Lake Land College Foundation Golf Classic at Meadowview Golf Course, Mattoon, IL. May 26-27th Garden Ramble Wesley Whiteside's, Charleston June 1st Jonah Fish Fry ,Lifespan Center, Mattoon June 1-3rd Mattoon Cobra's USSSA State Tournament 10-12u June 1-3rd Funfest for Air Cooled VW's Effingham June 2nd Scoop the Loop, Run, Douglas Hart Nature Center June 8, 23rd Annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Golf Benefit, Mattoon Golf and Country Club June 8-10th Mattoon Pride NSA Tournament June 9th Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show, Lincoln Log Cabin June 15-17th USSSA State Tournament 14-16u June 16th Arts in Peterson Park, Mattoon Arts Council June 25-30th American Legion Post 88 Firecracker Tourney, Grimes Field June 30th Redhawk Rampage Sprint Triathloon, at EIU July 1st Lytle Pool Triathalon, Mattoon July 3-4th Red White and Blue Days, Charleston July 4th, Coles County Fireworks July 17-21st, Mattoon Bagelfest July 20-22nd Mattoon Pride Bagelfest Softball Tourney August 1-4th American Legion Post 88 Sr. Baseball State Tourney, Grimes Field August 15-18th Windsor Harvest Picnic, Windsor August 25th Coles County Airshow, Coles Co. Airport September 1st, The Great Illini Challenge, Half Distance and Olympic Triathalon September 7-9th Arcola Broomcorn Festival September 13-16th Corvette Fun Fest, Effingham September 18th, Sarah Bush Lincoln, Lincolnland Hospice Binga, Mattoon American Legion September 22nd Charleston Challenge Duathlon September 28-30th Parents Weekend, EIU September 27-28th Autism Conference at EIU, featuring Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Patricia Prelock. September 29th Cemetery Walk, Old City Cemetery, Charleston October 12-14th Homecoming Weekend, EIU October 13th Fall Fest, Douglas Hart Nature Center November 10th Holiday Open House at the Gannaway House November 11th, Veteran's Day Parade November 12th Charleston Challenge 40 mile relay November 16th -December 23rd, Mattoon Lightworks November 16-17,SBL 14th Annual Festival of Trees, SBL Lumpkin Education Center November 17th Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K run November 17th, Mattoon Holiday Parade December 1st Christmas in the Heart of Charleston December 7th Downtown Mattoon Christmas Celebration December 15th Santa at the Depot, time tba December 26th last day of Mattoon Lightworks

Please submit your event for publication to the Mattoon Tourism office at 217-258-6286 or email tourism@mattoonillinois.org a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. Events are listed on a first come first serve basis in an effort to provide visitors and the community information about a variety of attraction and activities in the area throughout the year. The Mattoon Tourism Office is fully funded by Hotel/Motel Tax generated by Mattoon hotels. Any questions or comments should be directed to 217-258-6286 or tourism@mattoonillinois.org.

Mattoon Tourism Newsletter 2-15-12

johanpeterb — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:56:11 +0000

Here is a list of upcoming events in and around the City of Mattoon. Compiled and published by Mattoon Tourism.

Bowls of Hope:

The annual Bowls of Hope Charity Event will take place February 21st at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church from 5-7pm. There will be soup dessert auction and music provided by Motherlode.
Tickets re $15 for Dinner and Hand Crafted Bowl, or $5 for Dinner only and are available at the door or by calling Hope at 348-5931. For more information call Hope of East Central Illinois at 348-5931 or at www.hope-eci.org.

Where & When
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
921 Madison Ave.
Charleston, Illinois
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Rivalry:

Witness the epic clash of ideas and oratory of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas at the production of "The Rivalry" February 21st, Doudna Fine Arts, Eastern Illinois University. "The Rivalry" is Norman Corwin's depiction of the Lincoln Douglas Debates using dialogue from the original debate transcripts to bring the fierce competition to life. The Tickets are $15 for The General Public, $12 for EIU Employees and Seniors (62+) and $7 for Students. For more information www.eiu.edu/doudna.

Where & When
The Theatre, Doudna Fine Arts Center
600 Lincoln Ave. on the campus of EIU
Charleston, Illinois
7:30 p.m.

Mattoon Chamber Dinner:

Don't miss out on the Festivities of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet Saturday, February 25th at 6pm. the event is being held at the Days Inn and Conference Center. For more information call the Mattoon Chamber at 217-235-5661 or email at
matchamber@consolidated.net.

Where & When
Days Inn and Conference Center
300 Broadway Ave., East
Mattoon, Illinois
6:00 p.m.

Chicago in downtown Sullivan:

We all the know the story, boy meets girl, boy loves girl, girl murders boy..... at least that is how is goes in the musical "Chicago" now at the Sullivan Little Theatre now through February 19th. Accused murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, with songs by Kander and Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, Chicago is memorable music, exciting choreography and wicked satire. For more information call the Sullivan Little Theatre at 728-7375 or log on to www.thelittletheatre.org.

Where & When
Sullivan Little Theater on the Square
16 East Harrison Street
Sullivan, Illinois
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances

February 24-26th Cross County Mall, East Central Illinois Homebuilders Show
February 29th-March 4th "I love you, you are perfect, now change" theater production, Doudna Fine Arts Center
March 1st Lake Land College Foundation Photography Show, sponsored by GE
March 1st & 3rd Nature Photographer, Tom Ulrich Douglas Hart Nature Center
March 3, Sarah Bush Lincoln's 28th Annual La Grande Soiree, Keller Conv. Center
March 3rd, TARIM, Uyghur Song and Dance Ensemble China, Doudna Fine Arts Center,EIU
March 7th Energy Innovation Conference, Lake Land College
March 7th, The Tartin Terrors, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 22nd, Montana Skies, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 24th "Sap Tappin", Maple Syrup Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th Earth Day Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th- 15th Mattoon Pride Softball Spring Round Robin
April 18th EIU vs. University of Illinois at Grimes Field, 6pm
April 21st, All American Boys Chorus, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
April 21-22nd EIU Celebration
April 28th, Herbfest, Mattoon
May 5th EIU Graduation
May 11th LLC Graduation
May 11-12th IHSA Girls Badminton State Tourney, EIU
May 11-13th Mattoon Cobra's Softball Mother's Day Tourney
May 17-19th IHSA Girls State Track and Field, EIU
May 24-26th IHSA Boys State Track and Field, EIU
May 26-27th Garden Ramble Wesley Whiteside's, Charleston
June 1st Jonah Fish Fry ,Lifespan Center, Mattoon
June 1-3rd Mattoon Cobra's USSSA State Tournament 10-12u
June 1-3rd Funfest for Air Cooled VW's Effingham
June 2nd Scoop the Loop, Run, Douglas Hart Nature Center
June 8, 23rd Annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Golf Benefit, Mattoon Golf and Country Club
June 8-10th Mattoon Pride NSA Tournament
June 9th Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show, Lincoln Log Cabin
June 15-17th USSSA State Tournament 14-16u
June 16th Arts in Peterson Park, Mattoon Arts Council
June 25-30th American Legion Post 88 Firecracker Tourney, Grimes Field
June 30th Redhawk Rampage Sprint Triathloon, at EIU
July 1st Lytle Pool Triathalon, Mattoon
July 3-4th Red White and Blue Days, Charleston
July 4th, Coles County Fireworks
July 17-21st, Mattoon Bagelfest
July 20-22nd Mattoon Pride Bagelfest Softball Tourney
August 1-4th American Legion Post 88 Sr. Baseball State Tourney, Grimes Field
August 15-18th Windsor Harvest Picnic, Windsor
August 25th Coles County Airshow, Coles Co. Airport
September 1st, The Great Illini Challenge, Half Distance and Olympic Triathalon
September 7-9th Arcola Broomcorn Festival
September 13-16th Corvette Fun Fest, Effingham
September 18th, Sarah Bush Lincoln, Lincolnland Hospice Binga, Mattoon American Legion
September 22nd Charleston Challenge Duathlon
September 28-30th Parents Weekend, EIU
September 27-28th Autism Conference at EIU, featuring Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Patricia Prelock.
September 29th Cemetery Walk, Old City Cemetery, Charleston
October 12-14th Homecoming Weekend, EIU
October 13th Fall Fest, Douglas Hart Nature Center
November 10th Holiday Open House at the Gannaway House
November 11th, Veteran's Day Parade
November 12th Charleston Challenge 40 mile relay
November 16th -December 23rd, Mattoon Lightworks
November 16-17,SBL 14th Annual Festival of Trees, SBL Lumpkin Education Center
November 17th Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K run
November 17th, Mattoon Holiday Parade
December 1st Christmas in the Heart of Charleston
December 7th Downtown Mattoon Christmas Celebration
December 15th Santa at the Depot, time tba
December 26th last day of Mattoon Lightworks

Mattoon Tourism
208 North 19th Street
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
217-258-6286

Comprehensive Planning

johanpeterb — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:27:01 +0000

Workshops for both businesses and the community were recently held as a part of the work being performed on the Comprehensive Plan update. It is not too late to get involved and to tell us what you think. For more information call 217-235-5511 or visit the Comprehensive Plan website.

Ameren Tree Trimming Work

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:57:49 +0000

Ameren reports they will soon begin to trim trees interfering with electric lines at various locations in and around the City of Mattoon to help minimize power outages. Customers affected should receive a notice from Ameren.

Ameren is responsible for administering vegetation management on 70,000 miles of transmission and distribution right of ways. Trimming trees interfering with electric lines is a free service that Ameren provides their customers.

Customers that have questions and/or concerns regarding the trimming work to be done need to contact Ameren at Ameren Illinois, 1.800.755.5000, or visit www.MySafeTrees.com.

Customers can also contact the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1.800.524.0795.

Below is a listing of the various streets Ameren has notified the City that they will be working in.

1593 E Co Rd 250 N
3880 E Co Rd 450 N
8138 E Co Rd 550 N
Bell Ave
Briar Lane
Broadway Ave
Broadway Ave East
Brown Court
Buck Grove Estates
Champaign Ave
Charleston Ave
Chestnut Ave
Circle Dr
Country Gardens
Crescent Dr
Crestmore Ave
Crestview Dr
Cross County Plaza
Dakota Ave
Dettro Dr
Dewitt Ave
Dewitt Ave East
Edgar Ave
El Rancho Drive
Falcon Ridge
Grant Ave
Hayes Ave
Hickory Lane
Hillcrest Rd
Lafayette Ave
Lafayette Ave East
Lake Land Blvd
Linden Lane
Melody Lane
Moultrie Ave
N 1st Street
N 2nd Street
N 3rd Street
N 4th Street
N 6th Street
N 7th Street
N 8th Street
N 9th Street
N 10th Street
N 11th Street
N 12th Street
N 13th Street
N 14th Street
N 15th Street
N 16th Street
N 19th Street
N 10th Street
N 12th Street
N 29th Street
N 30th Street
N 31st Street
N 32nd Street
N 33rd Street
N 34th Street
N 35th Street
N Division St
N Logan St
Noyes Court
Odd Fellow Road
Paradise Road
Park Street
Parkview Ave
Piatt Avenue
Powell Lane
Prairie Ave
Price Ave
Richmond Ave
Richmond Ave East
Route 45
S 6th Street
S 7th Street
S 8th Street
S 9th Street
S 11th Street
S 16th Street
S 27th Street
S 34th Street
S Locust St
Shelby Ave
Stinson Ave
US Route 45
Vanlaningham Drive
Wabash Ave
West Park Plaza
Western Ave
Westview Drive
Westwood

Ameren Illinois Safe Trees - 1.800.755.5000

Champaign Avenue Road Work

johanpeterb — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:52:08 +0000

The City of Mattoon Public Works department is continuing street repairs on the Western end of Champaign Avenue. The 2300 block of Champaign Avenue is now closed until further notice. The 2400 block and 3200 block of Champaign Avenue is now open as is the intersection of 30th Street and Champaign Avenue and both sides of the road at 3005 Champaign Avenue. We will update the public through this article as well as through Facebook and Twitter as details are made available.

Mattoon Tourism Newsletter 1-25-12

comit — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:36:52 +0000

Hello everyone,

There are new additions highlighted in red in the calendar below. Thank you to everyone for all the additional information, please keep sending it. 2012 is already developing into a great year of things to do in the area and I am sure there will be more to come.

Thank you,
Angelia Burgett
Mattoon Tourism

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)

Looking Ahead

February 2nd Axiom Brass, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
February 3rd Evolution of the Blues concert Lake Land College, free of charge
February 3rd Community Dance at the Lifespan Center
February 4th Charleston Challenge Mid Winter Classic
February 9th Winter Wine Tasting, Walk Way, Mattoon
February 10-11th, 53rd Annual EIU Jazz Festival
February 11th "Blast of Blues" at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
February 21st, LA Theater:the rivalry, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
February 25th Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
February 29th-March 4th "I love you, you are perfect, now change" theater production, Doudna Fine Arts Center
March 1st Lake Land College Foundation Photography Show, sponsored by GE
March 3, Sarah Bush Lincoln's 28th Annual La Grande Soiree, Keller Convention Center
March 3rd, TARIM, Uyghur Song and Dance Ensemble China, Doudna Fine Arts Center,EIU
March 7th Energy Innovation Conference, Lake Land College
March 7th, The Tartin Terrors, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 22nd, Montana Skies, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 24th "Sap Tappin", Maple Syrup Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th Earth Day Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th- 15th Mattoon Pride Softball Spring Round Robin
April 18th EIU vs. University of Illinois at Grimes Field, 6pm
April 21st, All American Boys Chorus, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
April 21-22nd EIU Celebration
April 28th, Herbfest, Mattoon
May 5th EIU Graduation
May 11th LLC Graduation
May 11-12th IHSA Girls Badminton State Tourney, EIU
May 11-13th Mattoon Cobra's Softball Mother's Day Tourney
May 17-19th IHSA Girls State Track and Field, EIU
May 24-26th IHSA Boys State Track and Field, EIU
May 26-27th Garden Ramble Wesley Whiteside's, Charleston
June 1st Jonah Fish Fry ,Lifespan Center, Mattoon
June 1-3rd Mattoon Cobra's USSSA State Tournament 10-12u
June 1-3rd Funfest for Air Cooled VW's Effingham
June 2nd Scoop the Loop, Run, Douglas Hart Nature Center
June 8, 23rd Annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Golf Benefit, Mattoon Golf and Country Club
June 8-10th Mattoon Pride NSA Tournament
June 15-17th USSSA State Tournament 14-16u
June 16th Arts in Peterson Park, Mattoon Arts Council
June 30th Redhawk Rampage Sprint Triathloon, at EIU
July 1st Lytle Pool Triathalon, Mattoon
July 3-4th Red White and Blue Days, Charleston
July 4th, Coles County Fireworks
July 17-21st, Mattoon Bagelfest
July 20-22nd Mattoon Pride Bagelfest Softball Tourney
August 15-18th Windsor Harvest Picnic, Windsor
August 25th Coles County Airshow, Coles Co. Airport
September 1st, The Great Illini Challenge, Half Distance and Olympic Triathalon
September 7-9th Arcola Broomcorn Festival
September 13-16th Corvette Fun Fest, Effingham
September 22nd Charleston Challenge Duathlon
September 28-30th Parents Weekend, EIU
September 27-28th Autism Conference at EIU, featuring Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Patricia Prelock.
September 29th Cemetery Walk, Old City Cemetery, Charleston
October 12-14th Homecoming Weekend, EIU
October 13th Fall Fest, Douglas Hart Nature Center
November 10th Holiday Open House at the Gannaway House
November 11th, Veteran's Day Parade
November 12th Charleston Challenge 40 mile relay
November 16th -December 23rd, Mattoon Lightworks
November 17th Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K run
November 17th, Mattoon Holiday Parade
December 1st Christmas in the Heart of Charleston
December 7th Downtown Mattoon Christmas Celebration
December 15th Santa at the Depot, time tba
December 23rd last day of Mattoon Lightworks

Please submit your event for publication to the Mattoon Tourism Office at 217-258-6286 or tourism@mattoonillinois.org a minimum of two weeks prior to your event. Events are listed on a first come first serve basis in an effort to offer visitors and the community information about a variety of attractions and activities in the area throughout the year. The Mattoon Tourism Office is fully funded by Hotel/Motel tax generated by the Mattoon hotels. Any questions or comments can be directed to 217- 258-6286 or tourism@mattoonillinois.org

Mattoon Tourism Newsletter 1-19-12

comit — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:32:32 +0000

"All great change in America begins at the dinner table."
Ronald Regan

Have "Doubt"

Don't miss the opening weekend performances of the Charleston Community Theater production of "Doubt" at Tarble Arts this weekend. Set in the Bronx in 1964 at the St. Nicholas Church School, Doubt casts the school's beloved priest, Fr. Flynn, against the school's rigid principal, Sr. Aloysius. When Sr. Aloysius comes to believe that Fr. Flynn may have acted inappropriately towards the school's first African-American student, she sets out to destroy his career, believing herself to be on a "holy mission." Only at the end of the play, when the consequences of her actions are fully realized, does Sr. Aloysius come to realize her "doubts." The Tarble Arts Gallery is located at South 9th St. in Charleston on the campus of EIU. "Doubt" dates are Jan. 20-22 and 26-28. For more information call 581-2787 or www.charelstoncommunitytheatre.org.

Learn about the Civil War

Learn about the Civil War from speaker Bruce Hannon this Sunday January 22nd at the Coles County Historical Society's Annual Meeting being held at the Depot Museum. At 1PM Mr. Hannon, speaker on Civil War soldier's path as a Union private in the 21st ILL Regiment. The Depot Museum is located on the track level of the Mattoon Depot and is accessible by the street level elevator at the east side of the building. For more information call the Coles County Historical Society at 235-6744

Consider Yourself Lucky

Chicago based Lucky Plush Dance Company will be performing at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU January 20th at 7:30 and Saturday the 21st at 4pm. The performance will be a provocative and entertaining dance theater work that will combine live performance, video and the internet to unpack ideas about authenticity, originality and the ownership of dance in the digital age. The Doudna Fine Arts Center is one block west of Ninth Street at Garfield Avenue on the EIU campus in Charleston. Cost is $15 General Public, $12 EIU Employees & Seniors (62+), and $7 Students. For more information call 581-3110.

2012 calendar of events

February 2nd Axiom Brass, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
February 4th Charleston Challenge Mid Winter Classic
February 9th Winter Wine Tasting, Walk Way, Mattoon
February 10-11th, 53rd Annual EIU Jazz Festival
February 11th "Blast of Blues" at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
February 21st, LA Theater:the rivalry, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
February 25th Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
February 29th-March 4th "I love you, you are perfect, now change" theater production, Doudna Fine Arts Center
March 3rd, TARIM, Uyghur Song and Dance Ensemble China, Doudna Fine Arts Center,EIU
March 7th Energy Innovation Conference, Lake Land College
March 7th, The Tartin Terrors, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 22nd, Montana Skies, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 24th "Sap Tappin", Maple Syrup Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th Earth Day Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th- 15th Mattoon Pride Softball Spring Round Robin
April 21st, All American Boys Chorus, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
April 21-22nd EIU Celebration
April 28th, Herbfest, Mattoon
May 5th EIU Graduation
May 11-12th IHSA Girls Badminton State Tourney, EIU
May 11-13th Mattoon Cobra's Softball Mother's Day Tourney
May 17-19th IHSA Girls State Track and Field, EIU
May 24-26th IHSA Boys State Track and Field, EIU
May 26-27th Garden Ramble Wesley Whiteside's, Charleston
June 1st Jonah Fish Fry ,Lifespan Center, Mattoon
June 1-3rd Mattoon Cobra's USSSA State Tournament 10-12u
June 1-3rd Funfest for Air Cooled VW's Effingham
June 2nd Scoop the Loop, Run, Douglas Hart Nature Center
June 8th SBL Golf Benefit
June 8-10th Mattoon Pride NSA Tournament
June 15-17th USSSA State Tournament 14-16u
June 16th Arts in Peterson Park, Mattoon Arts Council
July 1st Lytle Pool Triathalon, Mattoon
July 3-4th Red White and Blue Days, Charleston
July 4th, Coles County Fireworks
July 17-21st, Mattoon Bagelfest
July 20-22nd Mattoon Pride Bagelfest Softball Tourney
August 15-18th Windsor Harvest Picnic, Windsor
August 25th Coles County Airshow, Coles Co. Airport
September 1st, The Great Illini Challenge, Half Distance and Olympic Triathalon
September 7-9th Arcola Broomcorn Festival
September 13-16th Corvette Fun Fest, Effingham
September 22nd Charleston Challenge Duathlon
September 28-30th Parents Weekend, EIU
September 27-28th Autism Conference at EIU, featuring Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Patricia Prelock.
September 29th Cemetery Walk, Old City Cemetery, Charleston
October 12-14th Homecoming Weekend, EIU
October 13th Fall Fest, Douglas Hart Nature Center
November 10th Holiday Open House at the Gannaway House
November 11th, Veteran's Day Parade
November 12th Charleston Challenge 40 mile relay
November 16th -December 23rd, Mattoon Lightworks
November 17th Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K run
November 17th, Mattoon Holiday Parade
December 1st Christmas in the Heart of Charleston
December 7th Downtown Mattoon Christmas Celebration
December 15th Santa at the Depot, time tba
December 23rd last day of Mattoon Lightworks

Any questions or comments can be directed to 217- 258-6286 or tourism@mattoonillinois.org

Mattoon Tourism Newsletter 1-11-12

comit — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:30:53 +0000

A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
George Bernard Shaw

Hello,
Hope everyone is enjoying this mild winter and all the sunshine.

Below is an updated calendar with new additions in bold. Please let me know if there are additions or corrections. Next week I will resume the regular format, but will continue to accept calendar additions.

Thanks,
Angelia

2012 calendar of events

January 20-21 Lucky Plush Dance Company, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
January 20-28th, Charleston Community Theater production "Doubt" at Tarble Arts
January 22nd Coles County Historical Society annual meeting with speaker Bruce Hannon, speaker on the Civil War
February 2nd Axiom Brass, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
February 4th Charleston Challenge Mid Winter Classic
February 9th Winter Wine Tasting, Walk Way, Mattoon
February 10-11th, 53rd Annual EIU Jazz Festival
February 11th "Blast of Blues" at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
February 21st, LA Theater:the rivalry, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
February 25th Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
February 29th-March 4th "I love you, you are perfect, now change" theater production, Doudna Fine Arts Center
March 3rd, TARIM, Uyghur Song and Dance Ensemble China, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 7th Energy Innovation Conference, Lake Land College
March 7th, The Tartin Terrors, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 22nd, Montana Skies, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 24th "Sap Tappin", Maple Syrup Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th Earth Day Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th- 15th Mattoon Pride Softball Spring Round Robin
April 21st, All American Boys Chorus, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
April 28th, Herbfest, Mattoon
May 5th EIU Graduation
May 11-12th IHSA Girls Badminton State Tourney, EIU
May 11-13th Mattoon Cobra's Softball Mother's Day Tourney
May 17-19th IHSA Girls State Track and Field, EIU
May 24-26th IHSA Boys State Track and Field, EIU
May 26-27th Garden Ramble Wesley Whiteside's, Charleston
June 1st Jonah Fish Fry ,Lifespan Center, Mattoon
June 1-3rd Mattoon Cobra's USSSA State Tournament 10-12u
June 1-3rd Funfest for Air Cooled VW's Effingham
June 2nd Scoop the Loop, Run, Douglas Hart Nature Center
June 8th SBL Golf Benefit
June 8-10th Mattoon Pride NSA Tournament
June 15-17th USSSA State Tournament 14-16u
June 16th Arts in Peterson Park, Mattoon Arts Council
July 1st Lytle Pool Triathalon, Mattoon
July 3-4th Red White and Blue Days, Charleston
July 4th, Coles County Fireworks
July 17-21st, Mattoon Bagelfest
July 20-22nd Mattoon Pride Bagelfest Softball Tourney
August 15-18th Windsor Harvest Picnic, Windsor
August 25th Coles County Airshow, Coles Co. Airport
September 1st, The Great Illini Challenge, Half Distance and Olympic Triathalon
September 7-9th Arcola Broomcorn Festival
September 13-16th Corvette Fun Fest, Effingham
September 22nd Charleston Challenge Duathlon
September 28-30th Parents Weekend, EIU
September 29th Cemetery Walk, Old City Cemetery, Charleston
October 12-14th Homecoming Weekend, EIU
October 13th Fall Fest, Douglas Hart Nature Center
November 10th Holiday Open House at the Gannaway House
November 11th, Veteran's Day Parade
November 12th Charleston Challenge 40 mile relay
November 16th -December 23rd, Mattoon Lightworks
November 17th Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K run
November 17th, Mattoon Holiday Parade
December 1st Christmas in the Heart of Charleston
December 7th Downtown Mattoon Christmas Celebration
December 15th Santa at the Depot, time tba
December 23rd last day of Mattoon Lightworks

Any questions or comments can be directed to 217- 258-6286 or tourism@mattoonillinois.org

Mattoon Tourism Newsletter 1-4-12

comit — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:50:42 +0000

"Just one mental shift -- focusing on the abundance of your environment--switches your psychological settings... in many areas you may think are unrelated.
This is essentially a leap from fear to faith."
-- Martha Beck

Below is the most up to date 2012 calendar of events that the Tourism office has. Don't see your event on the list? Send me your information and I will gladly add it.

Thank you and Happy New Year.
Angelia Burgett, Mattoon Tourism

2012 calendar of events

(as of January 4th, 2012)

January 8th 2012 Mattoon Youth Open, Jr. Wrestling Event
January 20-21 Lucky Plush Dance Company, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
February 2nd Axiom Brass, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
February 10-11th, 53rd Annual EIU Jazz Festival
February 21st, LA Theater:the rivalry, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
February 25th Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
February 29th-March 4th "I love you, you are perfect, now change" theater production, Doudna Fine Arts Center
March 3rd, TARIM, Uyghur Song and Dance Ensemble China, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 7th, The Tartin Terrors, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 22nd, Montana Skies, Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU
March 24th "Sap Tappin", Maple Syrup Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th Earth Day Festival, Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 14th- 15th Mattoon Pride Softball Spring Round Robin
April 21st, All American Boys Chorus, Doudna Fine Arts, EIU
April 28th, Herbfest, Mattoon
May 5th EIU Graduation
May 11-12th IHSA Girls Badminton State Tourney, EIU
May 11-13th Mattoon Cobra's Softball Mother's Day Tourney
May 17-19th IHSA Girls State Track and Field, EIU
May 24-26th IHSA Boys State Track and Field, EIU
June 1-3rd Mattoon Cobra's USSSA State Tournament 10-12u
June 1-3rd Funfest for Air Cooled VW's Effingham
June 2nd Scoop the Loop, Run, Douglas Hart Nature Center
June 8th SBL Golf Benefit
June 8-10th Mattoon Pride NSA Tournament
June 15-17th USSSA State Tournament 14-16u
July 1st Lytle Pool Triathalon, Mattoon
July 3-4th Red White and Blue Days, Charleston
July 4th, Coles County Fireworks
July 17-21st, Mattoon Bagelfest
July 20-22nd Mattoon Pride Bagelfest Softball Tourney
August 15-18th Windsor Harvest Picnic, Windsor
August 25th Coles County Airshow, Coles Co. Airport
September 1st, The Great Illini Challenge, Half Distance and Olympic Triathalon
September 7-9th Arcola Broomcorn Festival
September 13-16th Corvette Fun Fest, Effingham
September 28-30th Parents Weekend, EIU
October 12-14th Homecoming Weekend, EIU
October 13th Fall Fest, Douglas Hart Nature Center
November 11th, Veteran's Day Parade
November 16th -December 23rd, Mattoon Lightworks
November 17th, Mattoon Holiday Parade
December 7th Downtown Mattoon Christmas Celebration
December 23rd last day of Mattoon Lightworks

Amtrak Discount for Winter Travel

comit — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:49:41 +0000

AMTRAK FARE SALE WARMS UP WINTER

Discounts available for most Illinois, Michigan and Missouri trains

CHICAGO -- Amtrak travel is always a good deal, but for wallets and pocketbooks emptied by holiday spending, Amtrak is offering an even greater deal with discounts of 20 percent for trips in Illinois, Michigan and Missouri through this winter and early spring.

Discounts are available on Amtrak routes between Chicago and downstate Illinois, including on Lincoln Service, Illinois Zephyr/Carl Sandburg and Illini/Saluki. In addition, savings are available on Wolverine Service, Blue Water and Pere Marquette routes between Chicago and Michigan and on the Missouri River Runner between Kansas City and St. Louis.

Terms and conditions vary, but big savings are possible by visiting Amtrak.com and using information under the “Deals” tab to buy the travel using the “Book Now” feature through April 29 in Illinois and Michigan, April 28 in Missouri.

Below are just a few of the special prices available (adult fares, each way, as low as):

Some blackout dates apply and other applicable restrictions, including advance reservation and purchase requirements, are shown on Amtrak.com

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