CARBONDALE MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY GUIDE Table of Contents Secret to Local Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Steals Under $5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Downtown All Year Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Steals Under $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Steals Under $50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Steals Under $100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Steals Under $500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Kids for Kids Sake Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Varsity Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Evening Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Downtown Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Map of Downtown Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Lights Fantastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Lights Fantastic Activites for December 4-6, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Directory of Advertisers Shawnee Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Priority Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Thai Taste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Town Square Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Country Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Quatros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Harbaugh’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Bike Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bank of Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Design Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Sound Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 B&A Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The Practice Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Global Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hair Brains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tres Hombres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Fat Patties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Longbranch Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 First Southern Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Jerry’s Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 710 Bookstore/Attitude Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
About this publication This insert is sponsored by Carbondale Main Street and cooperating downtown businesses. We invite you to visit our shops, restaurants and attend our Holiday events, including the upcoming Lights Fantastic Parade on December 5, 2009. Contributing to this publication: Carbondale Main Street Promotions Committee: Meghan Cole, Executive Director and Courtney Smith, Board Member, Alicia Lorenz, Stacy Cramm & Many cooperating businesses. The Lights Fantastic committee shows holiday cheer with these banners throughout the downtown district.
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For more information contact Carbondale Main Street, 529-8040 or visit us at www.carbondalemainstreet.com
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The Secret to Smart Holiday Shopping: Shopping Locally In old black and white movies, there are always couples window shopping, families walking down snowy streets looking for gifts. Every store is lit with items from toys to clothing to chocolates. It’s a nice kind of Holiday memory that gets us in the spirit. Unfortunately, Holiday shopping is usually much different. Whether you’re toting bags full of goodies through a crowded mall on December 24th or ordering online and paying 20% more for shipping, shopping for gifts is generally a chore. There is no black and white picture of smiling children and happy couples; usually, there are screaming children and the electronic sound of scanning your gifts alongside of groceries and pharmacy items. It’s stressful, time-consuming, and costly. Of course, this has been true for many years. The days of old are, well…days of old. Or are they?
In Downtown Carbondale, we still have lighted shops. Families and couples can still walk hand in hand on snowy (or, in Southern Illinois, not-so-snowy) streets. They can still peer into windows for the perfect gift. No, there’s no URL, or food court, but there are unique gifts, a feeling of nostalgia and over thirty restaurants in a ten block radius. Check out the following pages in this shopping guide, and you just may find the gift you are looking for. The secret to shopping smart this Holiday season is shopping locally. You DO get a better gift, you DON’T pay shipping, you DO support the local economy and hey, you just might get that fuzzy feeling that you got watching black and white movies growing up. You just might (gasp!) have fun. If nothing else, you’ll save yourself some stress and find more time to watch those movies on the couch.
THE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN
Age is only a state of mind.
We have everything you need to stay active in the great outdoors.
222 W. Freeman Campus Shopping Center, Carbondale
618-5 529-2 2313
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Downtown All Year Long A Guide to Carbondale Main Street Events Carbondale Main Street is proud to help improve and promote the Downtown district of Carbondale, Illinois. The following is a list of all of our special activites throughout the year. If you are interested in supporting our program or in coming to our many successful events, please do not hesitate to check us out at www.carbondalemainstreet.com.
Ongoing Events Town Square Farmer’s MarketsMay – October Beginning in May, the Town Square Farmer’s Market provides fresh produce, crafts, flowers and baked goods every
Saturday from 8-Noon. The Farmer’s Market is located across from Tres Hombres in the Historic Town Square. Brown Bag Concert SeriesJune-September From June - September, Carbondale Main Street brings local and regional musicians to the stage in the Town Square Pavilion for lunch hour concerts from noon- 1pm every Wednesday. Downtown employees, Carbondale families and individuals are invited to bring a lawn chair, grab a bite to eat from a downtown restaurant, and enjoy the free concerts! Call 529-8040 and find out when your favorite musician is playing!
Special Events Downtown Art & Wine Fair – Spring and Fall 2010 Not yet scheduled, come join the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Association and Carbondale Main Street for the third year of the Downtown Art & Wine Fairs. Regional artists will show their art and the surrounding downtown businesses will offer a great dining experience. Come see what makes Downtown Carbondale the place to be! Meet Me On Main – August 2010 A welcome for new and returning students, Carbondale Main Street offers free food, drinks and music on the Rec Center lawn, complete with an
NEW BALANCE
Frugal Finds Under Five Dollars Looking for a perfect gift for the perfect price? Check our these great gifts under $5.00, all available in Downtown Carbondale! Great for when you’re low on cash, but still want to show you care.
Coinpurse from Town Square Market $3.99
Cup from 710 that says “I heart SIU” $2.50 Bath Salts from the Country Goddess $3.99 Page 4 Friday, December 4, 2009
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information fair from local businesses. Call 529-8040 for more information. Halloween on Main Street – October 2010 Bringing Halloween back to the Strip in a positive, family-friendly way. Look for expanded activities including a children’s costume parade, trick-ortreating, ghost walks and more next year! Lights Fantastic Parade – December 5, 2009 You can’t miss this Carbondale tradition. At 6 pm on Saturday, December 5, over seventy lighted floats will fill downtown Carbondale with Holiday cheer. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Formerly Shoes‘N’ Stuff
106 S. Illinois Ave. u Carbondale, IL
10-88 Mon-SSat 12-66 Sun
CARBONDALE MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY GUIDE Eco Lunch Box stainless steel, nesting, 2-pc set $17.85
Budget-friendly at 25 Bucks Willing to spend a little more? You still want to streatch your dollars? Grab any of these great gifts for $25.00 or less in Downtown Carbondale!
“Backyard Homestead” book from Town Square Market $14.85
Dayshift Bag $24.99
Laidback Carbondale Tshirt from Attitude Designs $9.99 each
a wide selection of the finest beers & wines to choose from
$30 GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE EXCELLENT FOR 2
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CARBONDALE MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY GUIDE 9” Domo-Kun Plush imported from Japan by Jaks Pacific. Domo is the mascot of Japan's NHK televison and has appeared in number of 2 minute shorts appearing on Nickeleodeon...pick on up for under $50
Thrifty Under Fifty Fifty dollars can get you a terrific gift! See our picks below.
Get an IPod Shuffle 1 GB from Sound Core for Under $50. Tea Time Skirt from Dayshift $35.00
The Country Goddess©
Fleece Jacket Get one like it at Shawnee Trails Wilderness Shop for Under $50
Where We Have FUN Together!
Release Yourself, Awaken Your Inner Spirit, and Take Care of You More Beautiful Items: Jewelry including Celtic and Irish Jewelry, Semi Precious Stone Jewelry, Crystals, Tee’s, Tapestries, Books, Statues, Wall Decor, Candles, Aromatherapy & Incenses
Go to: ww.thecountrygoddessshop.com for photos and merchandise
218 W. Freeman • Carbondale
549-5326
520 South Illinois, Carbondale, IL 62901
618.457.4042
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Wonderful One Hundred Check out these great gifts, all for under $100.00.
Bookends $54.00 plus tax at The Country Goddess
Check out Priority Sports for the best selection of athletic shoes in Southern Illinois! For $100 or less, get the gear you need to lose the Holiday weight!" Find Northface apparel and other outdoor brands at Shawnee Trails. Get this coat, or one like it for under $100!
Dungeons and Dragons Gift Set, published by WOTC. . It contains the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide and Monster Manual, the three core boks for the game. Separately, they restail for $34.99 each but the Gift Set retails for only $99.99
Carcassonne Big Box from Rio Grande Games . Carcassonne won the 2001 Spiel des Jahres award for best board game. The Big Box comes with the basic game and five expansions, retailing separately for $118.00, but costs only $70.
Breakfast Served
Anytime! Breakfast & Lunch with a Twist Illinois Ave. 51
Find this winter coat at 710 Bookstore. Wind resistant, waterproof. Show your school spirit for $99.99
Mon - Sat 7am to 2pm • Sun 8am to 2pm
Harbaugh’s
parking in the back Grand Ave.
618-351-9897 901B South Illinois Avenue on the South end of the Strip (Next to the Interfaith Center)
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Fabulous Five Hundred Okay, five-hundred bucks is a lot of cash! But why not s;lurge? It’s the Holiday! Check out how to make $500 really count.
IPod Mini Pick on up at Sound Core
For under $500, take home transportation from The Bike Surgeon, just down the block from the Varsity Center for the Arts. Jackson Electric Guitar Toca Djembe Hand Drum Or shop just a block north of that, at Phoenix Cycles. from The Practice Pad from The Practice Pad $250.00 $120.00 Both stores offer a huge selection!
gear
get it in
this holiday season! feel like a
kid again. Huge selection of new bikes!
Design Gallery Kitchens, Baths & Interiors • Custom Cabinetry 112 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Phone 618.351.8300 www.designgallery.net
GOOD DESIGN does not have to be expensive But it is PRICELESS! It is the difference between something you have to live with and something you LOVE!
Happy Holidays
thebikesurgeon.com Across from Amtrack
404 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale, IL
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Carbondale Carterville 216 East Main St. 200 W. Plaza Dr. 549-2181 985-5494
Murphysboro 900 Walnut St. 687-4100
www.tboc.com Member FDIC
Vergennes 640 Hack Ave. 684-4779
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10th Annual Fundraiser
For Kids’ Sake Art Show A Silent Auction to Support Schools and Orphanages in Bangladesh
The 10th Annual Fundraiser For Kids’ Sake Art Show, a silent auction to support schools and orphanages in Bangladesh, is being held at the Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 East Jackson St. The auction runs from November 10 through December 11, 2009. The auction ends at the Closing Reception, Friday December 11 from 6pm to 8pm, which will include live entertainment and delicious hors d’oeuvres. The fundraiser has over 140 pieces including artwork by children from Bangladesh and Southern Illinois, as well as professional artists. The silent auction also includes products and services donated by local businesses
such as, weekend getaways and theatre tickets. For Kids Sake is a service project of the Dayemi Tariqat, a non-profit 501(c)3 religious and service organization. For Kids Sake sponsors fundraising events which support over 3,000 children in Bangladesh. 100% of all proceeds from the Art Show will benefit orphanages and schools in Bangladesh. For more information, contact Shema Jamaluddin at (618) 529-5044 or forkidssake@dayemi.net.
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122 S. Illinois Ave • Carbondale, IL 62901
Carbondale 549-7347
Marion 997-1321
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618.457.5641
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Varsity Center for the Arts The Varsity Center For The Arts is proud to bring great events and cultural growth to the Carbondale Community. Coming in December, The Good Doctor promises to be a fantastic show, with locals as stars! Mark your calendars for this season’s activities with the VCA!
Upcoming Events At The Varsity Center for the Arts December 11-13: In May 2008, the Stage Company and Carbondale Community Arts announced a partnership to develop the Varsity Center for the Arts (VCA). As the home for local arts and cultural activities, the Varsity Center for the Arts will enable actors, singers, writers, painters, filmmakers, sculptors, dancers, and musicians to share an imaginative pulse with the community. It will create excitement, attract business, and foster rich diversity within our community and the region. The Carbondale Community is extremely excited about this new addition to Downtown. The Stage Company and Carbondale Community Arts have devoted considerable time and effort to achieve the short-term goal of renovation of parts of the VCA to provide a venue for Stage Company productions. The two organizations have also continued to strengthen their collaboration to provide a foundation for their longer term goal of restoring and renovating the exterior and interior of the Varsity Center for the Arts. The vision for the interior renovation of the facility anticipates accessible performance and exhibit venues for cultural, civic, and educational presenters from across the region.
The Good Doctor sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; East Theater and Intermission Room
December 18-20: The Good Doctor sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; East Theater and Intermission Room
February 19-21: The Lion in Winter sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; East Theater and Intermission Room
February 26-28: The Lion in Winter sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; East Theater and Intermission Room
April 23-25: Beyond Therapy sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; East Theater and Intermission Room
March 5: How To Clean Up A Mess, by JIL Productions; 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; East Theater, dressing rooms, and Intermission Room
April 30: Beyond Therapy sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Friday; East Theater and Intermission Room
March 6: How To Clean Up A Mess, by JIL Productions; Noon to 10:00 p.m. (two productions – Valencia Clark); East Theater, dressing rooms, and Intermission Room
May 1-2: Beyond Therapy sponsored by the Jackson County Stage Company; 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; East Theater and Intermission Room
March 27: Improv Comedy sponsored by Community Floss; 6:30 to 12:o0 a.m. (two performances at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.; East Theater and Intermission Room
Urban Bar & Restaurant
Opening at 4:00pm for Cocktails & Dinner Hang out, have dinner, watch the parade & enjoy the festive holiday spirit!
Global Gift Certificates make Great Stocking Stuffers
102 E. Jackson St. • Towne Square Carbondale • 549-00771 Locally owned & operated by Chef Andrea Barclay & Tip Cook
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Evening Entertainment BY MEGHAN COLE
Anyone from Southern Illinois will agree, Downtown Carbondale is the place for entertainment. When the sun goes down, Carbondale is where everyone comes for a great time. For the person who likes to grab a coffee after work with a co-worker, or for the person who wants to take a date out to dinner, Carbondale is perfect. For the music fan who loves to catch concerts of all your favorite local bands, and yes, for the person who needs to call a cab by the time midnight rolls around…Carbondale is perfect for all of you. Do you know how I know? I’ve researched. Not-so-painstakingly, I’ve been to coffee shops, concert venues, restaurants, lounges, and bars all over downtown. Call it a perk of my job. If you like a low-key atmosphere, try The Blue Martini, a new bar at 218 E Main. Have a cocktail or cappuccino with friends, or try an appetizer after work. On the Strip, relax at Melange. They offer a nice wine list, high-end scotches, dinner entrees and great coffee. The Grotto below the Newell House is another spot for great martinis and conversation. More the call-a-cab type? Downtown Carbondale has lots of music venues, including the soon-to-be-back Hanger 9, Tres Hombres, Booby’s, PK’s, and more. For no or low cover, you can hear local as well as regional music all night long. Many also have great weekend drink specials. The Cellar has shuffleboard and the best Bloody Mary’s in town. Gatsby’s and Stix offer pool seven nights a week! Or, go to Club Traz to dance the night away; their new outdoor area is sure to please. The scene in Carbondale is different from every other town in Southern Illinois. Students mingle with professionals. Gourmet restaurants succeed next to sports bars, which prosper next to snack shops. Martini bars sit next to dance clubs, with offices and hair salons upstairs. If you are from Southern Illinois, I’m sure you already know Downtown Carbondale is the place to be…but make sure to remember to check it out for all occasions. Holiday entertaining is easy with great restaurants, lounges, music venues and bars. Grab that cup of coffee, go out for dinner, and celebrate! After all, the Holidays are only here once a year!
THE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN
Newell House is just one of the many great restaurants to dine in downtown Carbondale.
Mexican Restaurant & Bar
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Downtown Dining
Great food is a big part of the Holidays. When you have guests, be sure to think of these restaurants for your entertaining needs. Make reservations at an old favorite, or stop by one you’ve not tried before. We’ll see you Downtown for the Holidays! D'S QUICK STOP 618-457-8531
JEWEL OF INDIA 618-549-5555
NEWELL HOUSE RESTAURANT 618-549-6400
THAI TASTE CARBONDALE 618-457-6900
FAT PATTIES 618-529-3287
KAYA 618-457-0968
PAGLIAI'S PIZZA & PASTA 618-457-0321
TRES HOMBRES 618-457-3308
GLOBAL GOURMET 618-549-0771
LONGBRANCH COFFEEHOUSE 618-529-4488
QUATRO'S 618-549-5326
HARBAUGH'S CAFE 618-351-9897
MARY LOU'S 618-457-5084
SPOTLIGHT BAR AND GRILL 618-549-7607
ITALIAN VILLAGE 618-457-6559
MELANGE 618-549-9161
STADIUM GRILL 618-457-0344
Burgers Hand Made Stop by Saturday Dec 5th for
$3 Mini Burger & Fries Hot Chocolate & Coffee Home of the Deep Fried Brownie Sundae!
Our Gift Certificates make great stocking stuffers
Dine-In or Carry-Out Free Delivery Available ($8 Min Order) Mon-Thur 10:30-9 • Fri-Sat 10:30-Midnight • Sun Noon-6 611B S. Illinois Ave, Carbondale • On the Strip • 529-FATP Page 12 Friday, December 4, 2009
CARBONDALE MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY GUIDE While you’re downtown for the Lights Fantastic Parade, check out the retail and restaurants the Strip and Town Square have to offer. From gifts to goods, to services and sandwiches, Downtown Carbondale has it all. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call Carbondale Main Street at 618-529-8040 for recommendations and information on the great businesses listed here. We’ll see you downtown!
Retail, Restaurants & Entertainment Map Tropicana Longbranch Coffeehouse Global Gourmet Arthur Agency Town Square Market Big Muddy IMC
Your Passport to Downtown
Dave’s Auto Repair
Arnet’s Barber Shop
NAPA
Aces Auto
D’s Quick Stop
The Thrift Shop
Urban 2
Global Motor Sports Dona Camila Dragon Master Tatoo Two Doves Photography Castle Perilous Games Spotlight Bar & Grill
Hair Brains
Carbondale Trophy
Tres Hombres
Mr. Fredericks
ABC Liquor
Design Gallery
Jeffery’s Landromat
Club Traz
Thai Taste Priority Sports Mary Lou’s Mirror Image Sound Core
Paul Hampton Photography Dayshift The Cellar The Practice Pad
SI Pawn Hard Times Tatoos
MAB Paints
Magic Signs
Old National
Shawnee Trails Quatros Jerry’s Flowers Exclusive Exposures
Newell House Grotto 1187 Creative OnMedia Spires Wholesale Alliance Investments
Coleman Lawn Inc
Yellow Cab
Artistic Mind
Tantastic Gatsby’s Tonic Headquarters B & L Photo
Holt’s Tire & Auto Cycletech
Yesteryear Tobacconists
Phoenix Cycles Beautiful Creations Art Services PK’s Bar & Grill
Enjoy great restaurants like Longbranch Coffe House and Melange Bistro.
Blue Martin
First Southern Bank
Horstman Cleaners
Star Nails Paradise Tan New Kahala Fast Food Don Taco Printing Plant
Stadium Grill
The Bank of Carbondale
Blade Kings Bike Surgeon Booby’s Varsity Theatre Dairy Queen Old Town Liquor El Greco
Italian Village
Petal Patch Florist Leather World
Hangar 9 Pagliai’s Pizza Jimmy John’s Stix Bar and Billiards Burrito Express Sam’s Café
Vati Travel Country Goddess
Family Hair Center Carbondale Cycle
Wise Guys Pizza & Subs Chicago Hot Dogs Sidetracks Bar & Grill
Laundry World
Quizno’s Subs Gumby’s B & A Travel 710 Bookstore Attitude Designs
Visions Hair Studio Associated Artist Gallery European Tan
Varsity South Styling
Melange’ Coffee House Shotokan Karate Fat Patties QQ Bubble Tea Lush Aveda Salon Elixir 2 Walk the Line
Army Recruiting Air Force Recruiting Kaya Korean/Japanese Restaurant UniversiTees Jazzy Pops Kampus Kutts Book World Harbaugh’s Café China Express
For more information on Downtown Carbondale go to www.carbondalemainstreet.com or call 529-8040
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Let
There Be
Light
The 19th annual Light’s Fantastic Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 6:00 PM in THE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN Carbondale. This well-loved holiday event welcomes visitors of all ages to our community, and offers a variety of fun, family-oriented activities to kick off the season. Come enjoy one of the most treasured Carbondale traditions!
Holiday Cookie Walk Come downtown early and enjoy our Holiday Cookie Walk. From about 4-6 pm, several businesses on and around The Strip will offer cookies and refreshments to those who stop in while watching the parade and mingling with friends.
Write Letters to Santa Stop by The Polar Express Station (the Old Train Depot) to pick up a Light’s Fantastic Holiday Brochure, containing a complete list of Cookie Walk businesses! The Polar Express Station will be open from 4-6 pm, providing an opportunity to write and mail letters to Santa. THE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN
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Pictures with Santa’s Reindeer In the Town Square again this year, Santa’s reindeer will be making a visit. Get your Holiday pictures with Dancer, Prancer, or even Rudolph! The pictures are professionally done and there is a fee, but anyone can come see and pet the reindeer for free! At 6 pm, watch the Parade in Downtown Carbondale and tune your radios to W3D; they will be playing Christmas music and announcing the floats as they pass the Town Square Pavilion. For more information, call Carbondale Main Street at 618-529-8040.
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19th annual Lights Fantastic Parade Events and Activities
Downtown Cookie Walk
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Saturday, December 5, 4:00-6:00 pm A series of open houses where you can get out of the cold. *Refer to map. 1. D’s Quick Stop 221 N. Washington, (618) 457-8531 2. Global Gourmet On the Square, 102 E. Jackson (618) 549-0771 3. Town Square Market Corner of Jackson & Washington Street (618) 529-2312 4. Hair Brains 127 N. Washington (618) 549-7712 5. OnMedia 201 E. Main, 2nd Level, (618) 529-4277 6. Alliance Investments 3200 Fishback Rd. (618) 519-9344 7. Castle Perilous Games & Books 207 W. Main St. (618) 529-5317
8. Carbondale Main Street “Polar Express” 121 S. Illinois Ave. (618) 529-8040 9. Practice Pad 201 S. Illinois ave. (618) 549-2437 10. Bike Surgeon 404 S. Illinois Ave. (618) 457-4521 11. Sam’s Cafe featuring Eve’s Treats 521 S. Illinois Ave. (618) 549-2234 12. Tantastic 608 S. Illinois Ave. (618) 457-2826 13. 710 Bookstore 710 S. Illinois Ave. (618) 549-7304 14. Attitude Designs On the corner, 702 S. Illinois Ave. (618) 529-5400
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Alternative Gift Fair Sunday, December 6, 2:00 - 5:00 pm At the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship. Enjoy a simpler and more meaningful holiday. Find holiday gifts that have a special meaning for your friends and family. Come and enjoy live music, refreshments, and fun kid’s activities.
Kids for Kids Sake Art Show Longbranch Coffee House, open through Dec. 11
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Friday, December 4, 7:00 - 9:30 pm At Surplus Gallery in the Glove Factory, 432 Washington St., Carbondale. Live and silent art auctions, great food, live music and great conversation. Admission $25.
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Town Square Pavilion Activities
Polar Express Station, Dec. 5, 4:00-6:00 pm At the Old Train Depot. Write letters to Santa and send them on the train. Pictures with Santa’s Reindeer, December 5, 4:00 – 8:00 pm There is a charge for the professional pictures, but please come out to see and pet the reindeer for free!
Civic Center Activities 200 S. Illinois Ave.
Rotary Club of Carbondale Chili Supper - December 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Rotary Clue of Carbondale Breakfast will be selling and serving chili and drinks to raise funds in support of the Carbondale Boys and Girls Club and other local charities. Take out available on request.
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Cookie Walk Map Legend
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19th annual Lights Fantastic Parade Saturday December 5 · 6:00 pm Al o n g I l l i n o i s A v e n u e , M i l l t o J a c k s o n S t r e e t Over seventy lighted entries
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