COME EXPLORE
JASPER COUNTY, ILLINOIS


   For six weeks (August 11 – September 23, 2007) the traveling Smithsonian exhibit will be housed at the Masonic Hall in Newton. A local exhibit will be part of the presentation and will highlight:
  1. Local entertainers with special attention given to Burl Ives
  2. Musical instruments both primitive and modern
  3. How the music was delivered or brought to the region



CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007
Jun 1 & 2Strawberryfest
Jun 23 - 30Jasper County Fair
Aug 11 - Sept 22New Harmonies - Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition
Sep 14 & 15Fall Festival
First three weekends in DecemberHolly Jolly Christmas





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