WHERE: Marion City Hall
ADDRESS: 1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959

WRITE
Children are asked to write to Santa about their year, their wishes for the new year or anything else on their minds.
DROPOFF
Drop off your letter in the special Santa Mailbox located in front of City Hall by December 15th. Please do not mail.
RECEIVE
To ensure your child receives a special message from the North Pole, please include a return address on the letter or envelope.

ADDRESS: Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
WEBSITE: https://www.verymerrymarion.com/carriage-rides

See downtown Marion in all its holiday glory in a nostalgic horse-drawn carriage ride.


COST
$40.00 Per Carriage Ride
Maximum of 8 riders per reservation
Only riders from your reservation will be on your ride

VISIT THE BOOK NOW PAGE TO RESERVE YOUR TIME



LOCATION
Carriage rides will begin and end in Paradise Alley which is located in the southwest corner of the square between the Civic Center and Lavish Bath Box.

WHERE: Chevie's Lounge
ADDRESS: 913 W Monroe Street, Herrin, IL 62948

Taco Tuesday and Live Music from 7-9pm

WHERE: Pin Oak Pub
ADDRESS: 1200 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Dave is back at the Pin Oak!

WHERE: Walker's Bluff
ADDRESS: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville, IL 62918

Get out those ugly sweaters, round up your crew, and watch the fashion parade of ugly sweaters at The Tasting Room on Friday, December 10th! It won't hurt your eyes too much if you are sipping on a glass of Walker's Bluff wine or one of our holiday cocktails!
DJ Nasty Nate with 618 Productions will be providing tunes from 6-10pm. We have planned delicious Holiday cocktails, food and drink specials, and the ultimate Ugly Sweater contest you don't want to miss! Awesome prizes will be awarded to the top 3 ugliest sweaters and a GRAND PRIZE will be awarded to the ugliest sweater of the night, and of course bragging rights! Winners will be announced at 8:00pm and judged by the crowd applause. This is the perfect way to go to work on "Casual Friday" or "Blue Jean Friday" and then head over to the party with your office/staff for a fun Holiday social outing!
This party is open to the public and FREE admission

WHERE: Teddy's Sports Bar & Grill
ADDRESS: 118 E Walnut Street, Herrin, IL 62948

Enjoy live music and cold drinks!

WHERE: Pin Oak Pub
ADDRESS: 1200 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Join us for amazing music of the 50's, 60's, Motown and more... & of course some Christmas tunes. And don't forget to bring your appetite... The Whistle Stop is planning a special meal just for you... 6-10:30

WHERE: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
ADDRESS: 800 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
WEBSITE: https://marionccc.com/an-evening-with-kenny-g-december-10/

Almost like clockwork, smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G has unveiled a new studio effort every couple years since his 1982 eponymous debut. Fourteen studio sets, not to mention live collections and holiday albums, have led to worldwide tours and concerts galore. The contemporary jazz musician, who first started performing professionally in the mid-'70s with Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra, now sells tickets to his own arena shows. Kenny G's fourth studio effort, 1986's "Duotones", marked the beginning of his commercial success. That collection topped Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and produced two Top 3 singles, "Songbird" and "Don't Make Me Wait for Love". His 1992 release, "Breathless", marks his most successful effort to date, selling more than 12 million copies. Along with holding a Guinness World record for longest note ever recorded on a saxophone (45 minutes and 47 seconds), Kenny G has a long and varied list of former collaborators, including Natalie Cole, Andrea Bocelli, Steve Miller, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, among others.

WHERE: CottingTree Beads
ADDRESS: 208 N 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948

When: Saturday, Dec. 11th, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Instructor: June Wilkin
Fee: $10.00
Materials: Approx. $10.00
We have great colors to choose from to make this beautiful pendant. Make 2 Angel into a pair of earrings.
To pre-register for class call 618-988-2389

WHERE: Honker Hill Winery
ADDRESS: 4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Corey Kidd returns to The Hill

WHERE: Walker's Bluff
ADDRESS: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville, IL 62918

American roots music and island grooves from around the world are seamlessly combined in the skillful hands of Reverend Robert and his metal resonator guitars.

ADDRESS: Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
WEBSITE: https://www.verymerrymarion.com/carriage-rides

See downtown Marion in all its holiday glory in a nostalgic horse-drawn carriage ride.

COST

$40.00 Per Carriage Ride
Maximum of 8 riders per reservation
Only riders from your reservation will be on your ride

VISIT THE BOOK NOW PAGE TO RESERVE YOUR TIME


LOCATION
Carriage rides will begin and end in Paradise Alley which is located in the southwest corner of the square between the Civic Center and Lavish Bath Box

WHERE: Celebrations Event Center
ADDRESS: 1305 Crane Drive, Marion, IL 62959
WEBSITE: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-at-celebrations-tickets-203248209867

The perfect date night or night out with friends in Marion, Illinois at the most awesome new venue! Come see LIVE nationally touring stand up comedians!
Join us at Celebrations Event Center in Southern Illinois!
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Food trucks will be parked right outside the event and Celebrations Event staff will be mixing up your favorite drinks!

WHERE: Pin Oak Pub
ADDRESS: 1200 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Enjoy Awesome country tunes w/ Kasey Lee Rogers

WHERE: Teddy's Sports Bar & Grill
ADDRESS: 118 E Walnut Street, Herrin, IL 62948

Live music and cold drinks!

WHERE: Honker Hill Winery
ADDRESS: 4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Matt Basler returns to The Hill

WHERE: Walker's Bluff
ADDRESS: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville, IL 62918

Talented guitarist and songwriter, Christopher Lee comes to Walker's Bluff Tasting Room for a Sunday afternoon of good food, drinks, and music!

WHERE: Pin Oak Pub
ADDRESS: 1200 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

There's always a party when Pele's in the house... and you never know who's going to come play along

WHERE: Teddy's Sports Bar & Grill
ADDRESS: 118 E Walnut Street, Herrin, IL 62948

Live music and cold drinks!

WHERE: Downtown Carterville
ADDRESS: 103 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
WEBSITE: https://www.visitcarterville.com/events/christmas-in-carterville/
PHONE: (618) 525-8304
EMAIL: khollister@visitcarterville.com

Christmas in Carterville is back celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Downtown streets will be closed off for lots of activities, including horse and carriage rides, Santa's Post Office, Santa's Workshop where you can write letters to Santa, photos with Santa, carolers, bands, Festival of Trees, Window Decorating contest, food, beverages and lots more!

WHERE: Just One More Bar and Grill
ADDRESS: 1303 Enterprise Way, Marion, IL 62959

Corey is coming to help us celebrate our annual JOM ugly Christmas sweater or any ugly Christmas gear you may have to wear party. There will be prizes for ugliest sweater, funniest sweater and or outfit and best/worst Christmas dressed couple. Set your calendars and start looking through grandpa or grandma's closets.

WHERE: Pin Oak Pub
ADDRESS: 1200 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Logan's back with a great mix of tunes... 8-12

WHERE: John Browns On The Square
ADDRESS: 1000 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL 62959

NICK HARLESS BAND IS A POWER BLUES/ROCK TRIO FROM THE MIDWEST WITH ROOTS THAT SINK DEEP INTO THE TEXAS DUST
The Nick Harless Band featuring Nick Harless, Mitch Millhoff, and Kip Harris.
Keep checking here for updates on our new CD, website, and merch!

WHERE: CottingTree Beads
ADDRESS: 208 N 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948

Christmas Ball Ornament
When: Saturday, Dec. 18th, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Instructor: Cathy Helleny
Fee: $10.00
Materials: Approx. $14.00
Let's make a Christmas Ball Ornament. We start with a clear ball and add beads and more beads. Love the look.
Call 618-988-2389 to pre-register for class.

WHERE: Honker Hill Winery
ADDRESS: 4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Larry Dillard returns to The Hill

WHERE: Walker's Bluff
ADDRESS: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville, IL 62918

Classic Rock, Country, Yacht Rock

WHERE: Stemm's Cafe and Coffee Shop
ADDRESS: 3 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948

Each child will get a free picture with Santa and a gift! Coffee, cookies, hot chocolate, and other desserts will be available for purchase.

WHERE: Pyramid Acres Marina
ADDRESS: 12057 Marina Rd, Marion, IL 62959

It's the most wonderful time of year again! Break out your Christmas best and show off your favorite ugly sweater!
Still have Grandma's knitted argyle sweater with the reindeer on it? Wear it!
Your old college plaid snowman sweater? Rock it!
Did your kids gift you with a special hand-decorated cat sweater? Perfect!
We will have some festive holiday drinks, live music by Second Hand Car Tunes from 7-10pm and a holiday cookie swap! Bring treats to share and Tupperware to bring home some cookies!

WHERE: Walker's Bluff
ADDRESS: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville, IL 62918

Bill Carr and Dan Tejada are an acoustic guitar duo playing original songs that draw from the roots of today's Americana revival.

WHERE: Pyramid Acres Marina
ADDRESS: 12057 Marina Road, Marion, IL 62959

Second-Hand CarTunes will be playing their exciting #Top40 act with covers of some of the most famous artists over the last 70 years including: JOURNEY, MICHAEL JACKSON, PRINCE, THE BEATLES, STEVIE WONDER, BILL WITHERS, LENNY KRAVITZ, STEVE MILLER BAND, BRUNO MARS, REO SPEEDWAGON, and more... Grab a friend and join us for great drinks, music, and atmosphere!

WHERE: Pin Oak Pub
ADDRESS: 1200 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Shawn is back from Nashville to rock the house!!

WHERE: Teddy's Sports Bar & Grill
ADDRESS: 118 E Walnut Street, Herrin, IL 62948

Live music at Teddy's!

WHERE: Honker Hill Winery
ADDRESS: 4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Tim Crosby returns to The Hill

WHERE: Walker's Bluff
ADDRESS: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville, IL 62918

Jonny Coller plays acoustic folk and outlaw country music with a classic, bluesy voice and natural feel developed out of the good black dirt of Illinois.

WHERE: The Pavilion
ADDRESS: 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL 62959

The Pavilion and Marion Carnegie Library have teamed up to bring Santa to Marion this season!
Come out to the Pavilion on December 5th and December 19th from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm for your chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas and get pictures with the Jolly Old Elf!
Listen to local choirs and hear holiday stories on the radio as you wait in your car.
All children will receive a fun to-go craft while supplies last.
*This event is free and open to the public
**Thank you to the MCCC Foundation for the use of the Santa House front porch
***Thank you to the Marion Cultural and Civic Center for lending outdoor space heaters

WHERE: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
ADDRESS: 800 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
WEBSITE: https://marionccc.com/a-carpenters-christmas-december-20/

A Carpenters Christmas While The Carpenters are known for over a dozen chart topping hits, they also won over their fans with their Christmas celebrations. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her 6-piece backing band are keeping The Carpenters' holiday traditions alive and bringing their unforgettable Christmas songs to the stage. Based on the music of The Carpenters' two holiday albums and Christmas variety shows, A Carpenters Christmas and featuring "Merry Christmas Darling" and the jazzy "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town", it's a holiday concert that spreads joy and cheer to all.