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HerrinFesta Italiana Opens
The annual HerrinFest Italiana kicked off earlier this week with the Miss HerrinFesta Pageant and Honoree Banquet. Events pick up later in the week with a parade, Bocce and Golf tournaments and live...
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Shawnee Hills Wine Fest at Lake of Egypt
For a change of scenery it seems, several members of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have moved their Memorial Weekend wine fest over to Lake of Egypt this year. The event will take place Friday through...
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Sunset Concerts Kick Off in Carbodale
The Carbondale summer tradition of drinking outdoors while talking over some band we’ve never heard of kicked off in Carbondale last Thursday and continues tonight at Turley Park. This longstanding...
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The Annex in Herrin: Urban Diner with an Italian Twist
The Annex opened last fall in the one-time theater on Herrin’s Park Street. Look under the old movie marquis for the silver doors to enter the restaurant. The room pops with color, as most of the...
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Big Muddy Film Fest Returns February 20th
The 35th annual Big Muddy Film Fest returns February 20th – 24th at locations throughout Carbondale. This year, late night screenings return with 9:00pm showings at Pagliai’s Pizza on Thursday and...
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A “Lill” Taste of Cuba – Hidden Away in Carbondale
Did you know Carbondale has its own Cuban restaurant? If your answer is no, then you’re not alone. Sadly, those still in the dark about this hidden away break from the ordinary are seriously missing...
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Wild Cub – You want them in your living room.
Comprised of a singer/songwriter/film composer Keegan DeWitt and Nashville music mainstay Jeremy Bullock, Wild Cub emerged onto the scene in the Summer of 2012 by winning the Nashville Scene sponsored...
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Houlihan’s closing, but new restaurants are on the way
According to an article posted in The Southern Illinoisan yesterday, Houlihan’s in Carbondale will shut down at close of business today. Co-owner Trace Brown indicated that “changes” Carbondale has...
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Underwhelmed at Mackie’s Pizza
I visited Mackie’s Pizza in Marion on a rainy Wednesday evening around 6:15pm, and it didn’t seem to be very busy. The expansive dining room feels quiet when it isn’t full of people. But there were...
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County Graves Final Show at Hangar 9 Saturday – get yourself there
County Graves, easily one of the best bands to emerge onto the Carbondale music scene in 2012, has announced they are calling it quits. After making several appearances throughout 2012, word was posted...
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