Shawnee Hills Art Council

Into the Woods
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Come out and see our annual children’s musical. A 1986 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. You do not want to miss this. Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwines as they chase their deepest desires through an enchanted forest. However, once they receive their happily ever after, the unintended consequences of granted wishes unravel their worlds. Jaylyn Althoff is the director and Patty Cohen is the music director.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.

Short Story Night
2025-02-17 18:00 - 19:30
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 ‘To Build A Fire’ by Jack London. Brrr.
Bring $3 to share in pizza and your favorite beverage.

Monthly Board Meeting
2025-03-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-05 17:30 - 19:00
The SHAC Board of Directors will be meeting in either the Center Building or the Theater Building. Meetings are open to the public!

Blue and Gray Dinner
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our Annual Blue & Gray Dinner featuring food from South Pass Supper Club in Cobden and music performed by Chris Vallillo. Dinner is at 6pm for $25 and music begins at 7pm and is free to attend. See the attached flyer for more details.

Civil War Weekend 2025
2025-03-08 09:00 - 14:00
Join us in our annual weekend examining the Civil War in and around Union County and the rest of Southern Illinois. This year’s speakers look to be enlightening on much of the relevant local history regarding the conflict. The event is free to attend and lunch will be available for purchase. See attached flyer for all the details.

Welcome, Spring - Monthly Minis
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00
Second Saturdays at the SHAC include complimentary mini portrait sessions provided by Hannah Prendergast Photography and make & take crafts or activities for the kids before or after their pics. Each month has a different theme to align with holidays or seasonality. Get some coffee and breakfast before stopping by, pop in while shopping downtown, or grab some lunch afterwards. Hannah’s talent will provide you with some great images to display and share of you and your loved ones.

Open Mic Night
2025-03-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-09 19:00 - 22:00
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. The event is on the second Friday of the month and starts at 7pm. Performers and attendees are asked to pay a $5 cover, concessions are available, and people can bring their favorite beverages.

Short Story Night
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:30
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 ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ by Frank R. Stockton
Bring $3 to share in pizza and your favorite beverage

Third Thursday Art Social
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30
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 our Center Building. Bring your own materials or we will have some available.

Celebration of the Arts Party - Annual Meeting
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:30
Please be our guests at our annual meeting we will further outline our mission and vision for the year. The evening will feature dinner and cabaret style entertainment from a variety of our recurring programs and local artists.
Individual tickets are $40 by March 16th, $45 after. Sponsor a table for eight for $320 by March 16th, after $350. For more information please contact Lee’s cell at 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com.

April Showers - Monthly Minis
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00

Tai Chi Gung with Maribeth
2025-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-05 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-26 11:00 - 12:00
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
Contract Maribeth Smith at 618-697-0495 or mis103@hotmail.com

Short Story Night - Excerpts from "Mohawk"
2025-04-21 18:00 - 19:30
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 reading is different excerpts from ‘Mohawk’ by Richard Russo
Bring $3 to share in pizza and your favorite beverage.

Wyrms, Whimsy, and Whatnot - an exhibition by artist Josie Warden
2025-05-08 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00
The exhibit is open for viewing on Thursdays and Fridays from 11-2pm and Saturdays and Sunday from 1-3pm.

Here Comes Summer - Monthly Minis
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00

Short Story Night - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:30
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 ‘An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge’ by Ambrose Bierce.
Bring $3 to share in pizza and your favorite beverage.

Southern Illinois Music Festival - Antigone String Quartet
2025-06-01 14:00 - 15:30
Please help us in welcoming the Southern Illinois Music Festival with the Antigone String Quartet Concert.
The concert is June 1st, Sunday, at 2 pm in our theater building at 117 W Davie St, Anna, IL 62906. Tickets are $10 and $5 for all students.
