Nostalgia Days Schedule
July 12th, 2010 | 
Author: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Explore the Canal by Canoe, Kayak or Bike – Stratton Park – In earlier days, canal boats frequented the I & M Canal. Today you can enjoy it by canoe, kayak or bike at kayakmorris.com. Special hours and price of $10.00 per hour during Nostalgia Days!
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Grundy County Historical Society – Illinois Avenue and Nettle Street – Visit the historical society in their historic location – the former Coleman Hardware Building! Be sure to check out their “Vintage Treasures” sale along the I & M Canal.
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Steak Fry – Corner of Washington and Franklin – Sponsored by Century21 Coleman-Hornsby to benefit the Breaking Away Shelter.
6:00 p.m. – Bone-ified Pet Parade – Liberty Street to the Grundy County Courthouse – Call Bonnie at (815) 791-3639 for more information.
6:30 p.m. – “The Fortunate Sons” – Courthouse Lawn – The Fortunate Sons were formed to bring the ultimate C.C.R. (Creedence Clearwater Revival) experience to the stage. Using original vintage gear and instruments, accurate costumes, and spot-on musical ability, The Fortunate Sons instantly conjure up the full experience of C.C.R.’s music! (Rain Location – Morris High School)
8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Explore the Canal by Canoe, Kayak or Bike – Stratton Park – In earlier days, canal boats frequented the I & M Canal. Today you can enjoy it by canoe, kayak or bike at kayakmorris.com. Special hours and price of $10.00 per hour during Nostalgia Days!
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Crafters, Demonstrators and Shopping – Downtown Morris – Stroll through downtown and enjoy demonstrations of lost arts. Visit unique gift and apparel stores for a chance to win a collection of gift certificates from downtown retailers. The drawing for this “grand prize” will be on Saturday, June 26th at 6:25 at the courthouse stage.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Grundy County Historical Society – Illinois Avenue and Nettle Street – Visit the historical society in their historic location – the former Coleman Hardware Building! Be sure to check out their “Vintage Treasures” sale along the I & M Canal.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo – Corner of Main and Franklin – Step into the pen and get up close to sheep, baby goats, lambs, baby pot belly pigs, chickens, ducks, ducklings, chicks, goslings and more! Advantage Realty will be providing free popcorn from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Grundy Bank Brown Bag Lunch – Grundy County Courthouse Lawn – Featuring Marvin Minarich.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Social – Grundy Bank Courtyard.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Got Soul Jazz Quartet – Grundy County Courthouse Lawn – Featuring talented musicians from the First Presbyterian Church.
6:30 p.m. – Chicago Blues Angels – Courthouse Lawn – Get ready for an evening of American Roots Music, Rock n Roll, Blues, Rockability, and a whole lotta soul! Featuring local favorites Paige DeChausse (as seen on American Idol – Season 9!) and Tony Kidonakis. (Rain Location – Morris High School)
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – French Country Markets – Canal Port Park – stroll through the open air markets and select fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jellies, jams, honey and more! Or visit one of the artisan’s selling one of a kind creations!
8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Explore the Canal by Canoe, Kayak or Bike – Stratton Park – In earlier days, canal boats frequented the I & M Canal. Today you can enjoy it by canoe, kayak or bike at kayakmorris.com. Special hours and price of $10.00 per hour during Nostalgia Days!
9:00 – 5:00 – Crafters, Demonstrators and Shopping – Downtown Morris – Stroll through downtown and enjoy demonstrations of lost arts. Visit unique gift and apparel stores for a chance to win a collection of gift certificates from downtown retailers. The drawing for this “grand prize” will be on Saturday, June 26th at 6:25 at the courthouse stage.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 – Garden Club Walk and Tea – Morris Public Library Courtyard – 604 N. Liberty – A map of the locations of this year’s beautiful gardens may be picked up after Jun 15th at the library, area garden centers, Green With Ivy and Ruby Begonias. Enjoy free refreshments at the tea in the library’s beautiful courtyard. For details, contact Pam C. at (815) 212-0272.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Morris Area Garden Club Members Flower Show – Morris Public Library – 604 N. Liberty – Judging open to MAGC members only. A Plant Sale is also being held from 10:00 – 2:00.
10:00 – 4:00 – Grundy County Historical Society – Illinois Avenue and Nettle Street – Visit the historical society in their historic location – the former Coleman Hardware Building! Be sure to check out their “Vintage Treasures” sale along the I & M Canal.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo – Step into the pen and get up close to baby goats, lambs, baby pot belly pigs, chickens, ducks, ducklings, chicks, goslings and more!
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pony Rides – Bring a smile to your child’s face with a ride on this six-pony carousel. $2.00 Charge.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Children’s Games – Corner of Main and Franklin – hosted by the Friends of the Library.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s activities and “Giggles the Clown” – Corner of Main and Franklin.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Morris Sightseeing Bus Tour Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse – Liberty & Washington – Join Ken Sereno for this tour of the highlights of Morris.
12:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Historic Caboose Open House – Liberty Street, north of Benton Street – Members of the Grundy County Historical Society will be on hand to explain the history of this Downtown Morris landmark.
11:00 – 12:00 – Singing duo Jack Micetich and Kailee Martin – Courthouse Lawn
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Morris Sightseeing Bus Tour – Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse – Liberty & Washington – Join Ken Sereno for this tour of the highlights of Morris.
1:00 p.m. – Talent Showcase – Grundy County Courthouse Lawn – Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a fun afternoon of entertainment. For more information, contact Delight Belt at (815) 942-0502. (Rain location – The Morris Family Center, 118 E. Jefferson Street).
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Guided Tour of the Canal by Canoe or Kayak – Stratton Park – Learn some of the canal’s history while viewing heron, turtles and even bald eagles! Special price of $10.00 during Nostalgia Days.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Morris Sightseeing Bus Tour – Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse – Liberty & Washington – Join Ken Sereno for this tour of the highlights of Morris.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “Double Take at Beatrice’s Boardin’ House or Things Aint Always What They Seem” – Morris Theater Guild – 516 W. Illinois – Take a break from the heat and enjoy this melodrama! $5.00 per person.
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Covered Wagon Rides! – Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – “Double Take at Beatrice’s Boardin’ House or Things Aint Always What They Seem” – Morris Theater Guild – 516 W. Illinois – Take a break from the heat and enjoy this melodrama! $5.00 per person.
6:15 – Pam’s Academy of Dance presents “Brickhouse” (Cloggers) – Courthouse Lawn.
6: 25 p.m. – Drawing for Downtown Retailers Gift Certificates – Courthouse Lawn.
6:30 p.m. – Coleman Grossi – Courthouse Lawn – Don’t miss this local favorite “band of brothers”! They promise to please with classic rock, current selections and possibly a few original pieces. (Rain location – Morris High School)
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