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A Guide For What to do This Weekend Outside of Town
Krystal Moya/Verge Editor
Issue date: 9/4/09 Section: The Verge
It is inevitable that some students from Eastern will return home this Labor Day weekend, a mere two weeks into classes, to the surrounding suburbs of big cities like Chicago and St. Louis.
Often, these students do not realize the kinds of activity and special events a Labor Day weekend can bring in Central Illinois.
The events mapped out are all within driving distance and offer the opportunity of exploring a new town, a possibly a new culture for some students.
Below are events listed in four towns: Tuscola, Shelbyville and Pana, and Terre Haute, Ind. The opportunity to stay and explore is just a car drive away.
TERRE HAUTE, IND.
What: Men of Note and Claudia Concert
When: Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fairbanks Park, Off Dresser Drive.
Why: The sounds of the Big Band Swing Era will rush throughout the park sure to bring out those who feel a nostalgic pull to the brassy sound. Students have the opportunity to meet the community of Shelbyville while enjoying music and the outdoors. There is no cover for this free concert. Show up with lawn chairs or a blanket early to get the best seats.
What: The Rich Anderson Show
When: Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Boot City Complex, 11800 US Hwy 41.
Why: Comedy and country are what the Rich Anderson Show is all about. The Shelbyville local will shake up country tunes and old time favorites all with a splash of comedy for the audience to swig down. Tickets to this event are $11. For more information call 812-299-8379.
What: Labor Day Parade and Free Ham and Beans Dinner
Where: Route begins at 11th Street and Wabash Avenue heading west toward Fairbanks Park, Dinner at Fairbanks Park.
When: Monday starting at 11 a.m.
Why: Once again, topping off any holiday weekend with a parade is usually a crowd pleaser, but in Terra Haute they top it off with a free dinner of all-you-can-eat ham and beans. Enjoy the outdoors of Fairbanks Park and the experience of being just over the Illinois border.
TUSCOLA
What: Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Where: Tanger Outlet Center
When: Sept. 3-8
Why: The Tanger Outlet Center offers a variety of college student favorites, like the GAP, Old Navy, Nike and Rebok. These stores usually price goods over a student budget, but when the items go to the outlet malls, their prices become reasonable for student consideration. On a holiday sidewalk sale, the prices hit rock bottom. All of the stores will be offering their own specials, however all the stores will participate in the sidewalk sale. For a complete list of store sales visit www.tangeroutlet.com/tuscola/coupons.
SHELBYVILLE
What: Country Music and Community Dance
Where: Findlay and Herrick Community Buildings, 410 W. S. Second St.
When: Friday starting at 7 p.m.
Why: In one building students can find today's country hits blaring and in the other, a mix of rock, pop and more to get your groove on to. There is no cover for these events, so the only cash needed is for the gas to get over there.
What: Luau Party
Where: Shelby Bowl, 1804 W. S. First St.
When: Friday starting at 8:30 p.m.
Why: A Hawaiian themed party where students and Lake Shelbyville locals can mingle with $3 margaritas and $1.75 lemon drops in hand is planned to kick off Labor Day weekend. Live music like Jimmy Buffet favorites and rock hits and classics played by Dismal Creek will fill the bowling alley. No cover is needed and bowling will last until 1 a.m. for all ages.
PANA
What: Pana Labor Day Horseshow and Parade
When: Monday starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Route through Downtown Pana and ends in Kitchell Park, off Route 51 in Pana.
Why: The Pana Labor Day Horseshow and Parade is a two hour community event that winds throughout town. It is the capping event for a week's worth of agricultural fairs, one of the largest in the country. The parade is a free event for anyone to see.
TERRE HAUTE, IND.
What: Men of Note and Claudia Concert
When: Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fairbanks Park, Off Dresser Drive.
Why: The sounds of the Big Band Swing Era will rush throughout the park sure to bring out those who feel a nostalgic pull to the brassy sound. Students have the opportunity to meet the community of Shelbyville while enjoying music and the outdoors. There is no cover for this free concert. Show up with lawn chairs or a blanket early to get the best seats.
What: The Rich Anderson Show
When: Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Boot City Complex, 11800 US Hwy 41.
Why: Comedy and country are what the Rich Anderson Show is all about. The Shelbyville local will shake up country tunes and old time favorites all with a splash of comedy for the audience to swig down. Tickets to this event are $11. For more information call 812-299-8379.
Distances from Charleston:
TUSCOLA is 33 minutes north
TERRE HAUTE, IND. , is one hour 34 minutes east
SHELBYVILLE, is one hour west
PANA is one hour 20 minutes west
Often, these students do not realize the kinds of activity and special events a Labor Day weekend can bring in Central Illinois.
The events mapped out are all within driving distance and offer the opportunity of exploring a new town, a possibly a new culture for some students.
Below are events listed in four towns: Tuscola, Shelbyville and Pana, and Terre Haute, Ind. The opportunity to stay and explore is just a car drive away.
TERRE HAUTE, IND.
What: Men of Note and Claudia Concert
When: Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fairbanks Park, Off Dresser Drive.
Why: The sounds of the Big Band Swing Era will rush throughout the park sure to bring out those who feel a nostalgic pull to the brassy sound. Students have the opportunity to meet the community of Shelbyville while enjoying music and the outdoors. There is no cover for this free concert. Show up with lawn chairs or a blanket early to get the best seats.
What: The Rich Anderson Show
When: Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Boot City Complex, 11800 US Hwy 41.
Why: Comedy and country are what the Rich Anderson Show is all about. The Shelbyville local will shake up country tunes and old time favorites all with a splash of comedy for the audience to swig down. Tickets to this event are $11. For more information call 812-299-8379.
What: Labor Day Parade and Free Ham and Beans Dinner
Where: Route begins at 11th Street and Wabash Avenue heading west toward Fairbanks Park, Dinner at Fairbanks Park.
When: Monday starting at 11 a.m.
Why: Once again, topping off any holiday weekend with a parade is usually a crowd pleaser, but in Terra Haute they top it off with a free dinner of all-you-can-eat ham and beans. Enjoy the outdoors of Fairbanks Park and the experience of being just over the Illinois border.
TUSCOLA
What: Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Where: Tanger Outlet Center
When: Sept. 3-8
Why: The Tanger Outlet Center offers a variety of college student favorites, like the GAP, Old Navy, Nike and Rebok. These stores usually price goods over a student budget, but when the items go to the outlet malls, their prices become reasonable for student consideration. On a holiday sidewalk sale, the prices hit rock bottom. All of the stores will be offering their own specials, however all the stores will participate in the sidewalk sale. For a complete list of store sales visit www.tangeroutlet.com/tuscola/coupons.
SHELBYVILLE
What: Country Music and Community Dance
Where: Findlay and Herrick Community Buildings, 410 W. S. Second St.
When: Friday starting at 7 p.m.
Why: In one building students can find today's country hits blaring and in the other, a mix of rock, pop and more to get your groove on to. There is no cover for these events, so the only cash needed is for the gas to get over there.
What: Luau Party
Where: Shelby Bowl, 1804 W. S. First St.
When: Friday starting at 8:30 p.m.
Why: A Hawaiian themed party where students and Lake Shelbyville locals can mingle with $3 margaritas and $1.75 lemon drops in hand is planned to kick off Labor Day weekend. Live music like Jimmy Buffet favorites and rock hits and classics played by Dismal Creek will fill the bowling alley. No cover is needed and bowling will last until 1 a.m. for all ages.
PANA
What: Pana Labor Day Horseshow and Parade
When: Monday starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Route through Downtown Pana and ends in Kitchell Park, off Route 51 in Pana.
Why: The Pana Labor Day Horseshow and Parade is a two hour community event that winds throughout town. It is the capping event for a week's worth of agricultural fairs, one of the largest in the country. The parade is a free event for anyone to see.
TERRE HAUTE, IND.
What: Men of Note and Claudia Concert
When: Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fairbanks Park, Off Dresser Drive.
Why: The sounds of the Big Band Swing Era will rush throughout the park sure to bring out those who feel a nostalgic pull to the brassy sound. Students have the opportunity to meet the community of Shelbyville while enjoying music and the outdoors. There is no cover for this free concert. Show up with lawn chairs or a blanket early to get the best seats.
What: The Rich Anderson Show
When: Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Boot City Complex, 11800 US Hwy 41.
Why: Comedy and country are what the Rich Anderson Show is all about. The Shelbyville local will shake up country tunes and old time favorites all with a splash of comedy for the audience to swig down. Tickets to this event are $11. For more information call 812-299-8379.
Distances from Charleston:
TUSCOLA is 33 minutes north
TERRE HAUTE, IND. , is one hour 34 minutes east
SHELBYVILLE, is one hour west
PANA is one hour 20 minutes west
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