SHAC offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, performances, screenings, workshops, and other special events and programming for everyone in our community. Our calendar is updated often, so stay tuned for more information about art and culture in Southern Illinois!

 

 

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  • Monthly Board Meeting

    The SHAC Board of Directors will be meeting in either the Center Building or the Theater Building.  Meetings are open to the public!

  • Haunted House – Creatures of the Night

    Enter if you dare!  The SHAC presents its annual Haunted House on October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, and 29th-31st. Fridays from 7-9:30 pm, all other days from 7-10 pm, and 7-11pm on Halloween night! The initial hour will be less intimidating for children.  The admission fee is $7 per person or $30 for […]

  • Open Mic Night

    Open MIc Night offers an opportunity for performing artists to get up and share their talents.  Artists can play covers of popular music or their own original songs, sing karaoke, tell stand-up comedy, read poetry, or reminisce through storytelling.  Many previous attendees and first timers on the stage say it has helped build their confidence.  […]

  • Color Fest – Color My Town

    Paint a square on the sidewalk and create a masterpiece for everyone in town to see.  Every year the SHAC provides materials and space for festival goers to create their own unique piece of art in the center of the celebration.  Don't worry, it doesn't count as graffiti! The event will be running 11 am […]

  • Haunted House – Creatures of the Night

    Enter if you dare!  The SHAC presents its annual Haunted House on October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, and 29th-31st. Fridays from 7-9:30 pm, all other days from 7-10 pm, and 7-11pm on Halloween night! The initial hour will be less intimidating for children.  The admission fee is $7 per person or $30 for […]

  • Tai Chi Gung with Maribeth

    What is Tai Chi Gung? Gentle, slow, easy exercises for all ages and health conditions Increased vitality and flow of chi in the body Reduces stress, clears and focuses the mind Feelings of inner peace and better sleep Mondays 11-12pm at SHAC First class is free! Unlimited classes per week $50/month or $15 for walk-ins […]

  • Third Thursday Art Social

    Come on out for our monthly Art Social.  Meet with other artists and work simultaneously as individuals or collaborate on a piece.  The idea here is to build friendships, share new ideas and techniques, and explore new media or hone old favorites. The event is free and offered every Third Thursday of the month in […]

  • Haunted House – Creatures of the Night

    Enter if you dare!  The SHAC presents its annual Haunted House on October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, and 29th-31st. Fridays from 7-9:30 pm, all other days from 7-10 pm, and 7-11pm on Halloween night! The initial hour will be less intimidating for children.  The admission fee is $7 per person or $30 for […]

  • Haunted House – Creatures of the Night

    Enter if you dare!  The SHAC presents its annual Haunted House on October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, and 29th-31st. Fridays from 7-9:30 pm, all other days from 7-10 pm, and 7-11pm on Halloween night! The initial hour will be less intimidating for children.  The admission fee is $7 per person or $30 for […]

  • Picking with Old Goat

    Visit with a unique local artist who focuses on the production of cigar box guitars.  Alan Dillard will be with us on October 19th at 2pm to discuss his craft and demonstrate on a number of guitars which he has built.  Alan is a widely displayed artist on permanent display in Alabama as well as […]

  • Tai Chi Gung with Maribeth

    What is Tai Chi Gung? Gentle, slow, easy exercises for all ages and health conditions Increased vitality and flow of chi in the body Reduces stress, clears and focuses the mind Feelings of inner peace and better sleep Mondays 11-12pm at SHAC First class is free! Unlimited classes per week $50/month or $15 for walk-ins […]

  • Short Story Night – ‘Silent Snow, Secret Snow’

    Join us for our monthly Short Story Night.  The discussion revolves around different thematic elements, story-telling device, and how to story simply makes us feel.  Discussions are facilitated by retired philosophy teacher and literary enthusiast, Tom Caldwell. This month’s story is ‘Silent Snow, Secret Snow’ by Conrad Aiken. Bring $3 to share in pizza and […]