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125 W. Davie St.
Anna, IL 62906

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!

 

 

Short Story Night – An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge

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 […]

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 […]

Southern Illinois Music Festival – Antigone String Quartet

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.

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 […]

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!

Southern Illinois Music Festival – Festival Jive for Jazz

Festival Jive for Jazz with Mel Goot is an interactive concert designed to introduce children to live jazz.  Mel Goot makes it fun for all ages and involves them in making the music.  The event is free and everyone is invited. The concert will be Wednesday, June 4th at 10 am in our theater building […]

Art Camp: Sketch and Paint Art from Around the World

Travel around the world to discover traditional, vintage, ancient, and current art of the world.  Activities include painting, drawing, 3-D art, and sculpture.  Lee Hackney will direct the art camp with local visiting artists. On June 27th from 6-8 pm the campers will host an exhibit of their work as a reception. The cost 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 […]

Drama Camp

Join us for a 3-week drama camp.  Two age groups will meet June 9th-27th from 1-4 pm.  Age groups will be the Players Camp for kindergartners through 4th graders and the Adventurers Camps for 5th-12th graders. Both groups will explore set design, lights and sound, acting, singing, dancing, and will perform a musical! Musical showtimes […]

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.  […]

Annabelle Festival – Events all Day

9 am: Pet Carnival - West Davie Street with registration at 8:30 am 10 am - 3 pm: Art Exhibit - SHAC Center Building at 123 W. Davie St 10 am - 2 pm: Flower Show of Largest Annabelle Flower hosted by Anna-Jonesboro Garden Club 11 am - 3 pm: Kids' Crafts with Anna-Jonesboro Garden […]

Celebrate Anna! – Monthly Minis

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, […]