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SUMMARY:“Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” by Kim Sigafus. \nDressed in her native regalia\, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on native women\, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus will be women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife)\, and Hononegah. Kim will bring the audience into these women’s day-to-day lives\, including courting\, marriage\, and child-rearing. She will also talk about their role in their husbands’ lives\, and how those lives affected the history of Illinois. \nKim will bring native items that women would have used in their daily lives\, as she discusses the role women played within the family unit. The audience will be able to pick up and view the items\, learn native language and music\, and get the chance to play the drum in this interactive experience. \nKim Sigafus is an award-winning Ojibwa author who writes Native American fiction\, non-fiction\, children’s and young adult books. She has presented on native history\, food\, and music\, and has traveled all over the Midwest in her native regalia\, bringing native culture to life. Kim’s family is from White Earth Reservation\, located in the northwest corner of Minnesota. She sings and drums\, as well as crafts dream catchers and Talking Feathers. \n  \n\nRegister Now \n\n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. You can find more information on Kim Sigafus and her presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/kim-sigafus/
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/singing-bird-and-the-importance-of-native-american-women-in-illinois-history-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,History
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SUMMARY:"Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs\, 1890-1960" Presentation
DESCRIPTION:  \nHop aboard the I&M Canal Boat for an afternoon of music and history! The Canal Corridor Association is hosting a FREE Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs\, 1890-1960” by Bucky Halker. \nCoal miners in Illinois and the rest of the US have a long tradition of writing poetry and music related to their occupation. This program brings that tradition to the forefront through the combination of music performance (guitar and vocal) and spoken commentary\, placing this important folk tradition in a broader historical context and offers details on coal mining\, coal-miner bards and songwriters\, early country music\, and individual songs. \nBucky Halker is a songwriter\, performer\, and historian with 15 albums\, including Anywhere But Utah: Songs of Joe Hill (2015)\, a musical tribute to martyred labor songwriter Joe Hill (1879-1915)\, and The Ghost of Woody Guthrie (2012)\, an original music tribute to the legendary folksinger. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. You can find more information on Bucky Halker and his presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/bucky-halker/
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/down-in-the-mine-american-coal-miners-and-their-songs-1890-1960-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Forgottonia\, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois”
DESCRIPTION:The whole family will enjoy this FREE performance at the Lock 16 Visitor Center! The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Forgottonia\, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” by Chris Vallillo. \nDon’t miss Chris Vallillo as he performs his new one man show\, “Forgottonia\,” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years about Western Illinois based on his experiences as a folklorist and songwriter in rural Illinois. The show combines music\, storytelling\, and historically accurate narratives in a solo performance. Vallillo has spent the past 35 years documenting and preserving the heritage of Western Illinois: the land lovingly called Forgottonia. \nChris Vallillo is an award-winning rural singer/songwriter\, folk musician and folklorist with a natural affinity for American roots music. A master of bottleneck slide guitar\, he weaves original\, contemporary\, and traditional songs into a compelling and entertaining portrait of the history and lifestyle of the Midwest. In the mid 1980s he was involved in documenting the last of the “pre-radio” generation of rural musicians in Illinois. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. \nYou can find more information on Chris Vallillo and his presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/chris-vallillo/
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/forgottonia-an-intimate-portrait-of-rural-illinois-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to shake off those winter blues! Join us in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our bright and festive Spring Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Spring inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/spring-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says love like a good cup of tea! Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Valentine’s Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of homemade sweets and treats with a selection of tasty teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/valentines-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/christmas-tea-2022-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/christmas-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harvest Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Harvest Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Autumn inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets\, and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/harvest-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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