Between Memorial Day and Labor Day – Cedarhurst stays open late until 8 pm every Thursday.The museum converts the back patio and lawn into a third space, giving the community members a place to gather, network, and enjoy the beautiful southern Illinois summer and scenery. Thursday Night Live is a no-pressure way to engage first time visitors of “non-art folks” to gain appreciation for the arts and learn about the many different programs that we offer year round.
FREE ADMISSION | BRING LAWN CHAIRS/BLANKETS | NO COOLERS
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Live Music – Entertainment is a staple of Thursday Night Live, as local and regional musicians are hired to perform each week.
Weekly Activities – Museum staff help the committee design and facilitate special art experiences and activities from week to week to encourage visitors to become more involved with the arts i.e. – artist demonstrations, DIY craft nights, art chats, games, pottery firings, community art projects, and more.
Cash Bar – The museum welcomes annual sponsors to serve as volunteer bartenders and network with attendees.
Food Concessions – Cedarhurst invites local food vendors to set up and sell concessions each week, creating community partnerships that help local businesses and enhance the TNL atmosphere._____________________________________________________________
• June 3 TNL Summer Kickoff: Music by Teddy LaMaster with Back of the Rack 2.0 | JCCC Business After Hours | Complimentary Snacks | Pop Art Yard Bomb
• June 10: Music by Kat Caldwell | Food by The Frosty Mug
• June 17: Music by Scotty Qualk | DIY Art Night: Painted Seashells | Food by Kingdom Seed Catering
• June 24: Music by Dennis Stroughmatt – et L’Espirit Creole | DIY Art Night: Musical Instruments | Food by Jack Russel Fish Co. | Drink Special – “Auntie’s Kool Aid” | The “Lady J” Spectacle!
• July 1: Music by The Presswoods | Food by La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant | Drink Special – “Red, White & Blue Firecracker!”
• July 8: Music by Del Herbert | Art Chat & Demo: Desande R – Printmaking | Food by Ringside Buffet
• July 15: Music by Hoot ‘n Holler Band | Art Demo: Cedarhurst Basketeers | Food by Kingdom Seed Catering
• July 29: Music by Angela French | Art Chat: Sculpture Walk | Food by Agave Mexican Restaurant
• August 5: Music by Stash the Keys | DIY Art Night: Paper Flowers | Food by Joe’s Pizza | Drink Special – “Bloomin’ Bloomer”
• August 12: Music by Josh Nelson | Art Chat: Biennial Art Competition Exhibit | Food by Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
• August 19: Music by Leight July | Art Demo: Cedarhurst Quilters | Food by La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
• August 26: Music by Michael Herzing | DIY Art Night: Butterfly Pins | Food by Ringside Buffet | Ladies Night: Drink Special – “Twisted Sister”
• September 2 TNL Summer Finale: Music by RBR Trio | Food by Joe’s Pizza
All art exhibition galleries are open and free of charge during Thursday Night Live.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or authorized adult in the galleries and on the museum grounds.
Full calendar can be found on our website at https://www.cedarhurst.org/ThursdayNightLive.html
Venue: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
2600 Richview Road
Mt.Vernon, IL 62864
Mt.Vernon, IL 62864
Website: http://www.cedarhurst.org/
