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SUMMARY:The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3)\, Spring Market (May 2)\, live music\, Folk School classes (see schedule below)\, food\, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate!\nFriday\, May 1 will feature the opening of the annual Plant Sale Fundraiser from 5-8 p.m.\, along with live music\, food trucks and a bar. For a special treat\, make reservations for Supper Club* in the Mansion Friday evening!\nThe fun continues Saturday\, May 2 with the Plant Sale (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)\, food trucks\, and the Spring Market (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the Mansion – featuring goods for sale\, demonstrations from our fabulous Folk School instructors\, live music and a cash bar!\nWrap-up your weekend Sunday\, May 3 with a Blooming Breakfast* in the Mansion (9-10:30 a.m.) and the Plant Sale (10 a.m.-4 p.m.).\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287.\nNo registration is required to attend the Bluebell Festival. Some activities\, noted with an asterisk (*)\, require separate registration and space is limited. \nBluebell Festival Schedule (Subject to change.)\nFriday\, May 1\n5-8 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser + Bar + Lucky Eddy’s Wok-n-Roll (Gatehouse Lawn)\n5-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)\n6-8 p.m.  Live Music by Appaloosa (Gatehouse Lawn) BYO chair or blanket\n6-9 p.m.  *Supper Club REGISTRATION CLOSED\nSaturday\, May 2\n9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Greenhouse Café open\n9 a.m.-9 p.m.  Food trucks (Find details here.)\n10-11 a.m.  *Formal Garden Tour\n11 a.m.-5 p.m.  Spring Market (Mansion) + *Glassmaking Workshops\n11 a.m.-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)\n12-12:30 p.m.  *A Taste of Tarot\n12-2 p.m.  Live Music by The Sweet Nothings (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\n1-2 p.m.  *Beginning Nature Journaling\n2-2:30 p.m.  Hive Visit\n2-3 p.m.  *Plant Your Planter\n2:15-2:30 p.m.  *MELT for Gardeners\n3-3:30 p.m.  *Watercolor Workshop  SOLD OUT\n6 p.m.-8 p.m.  Live Music by Wildwood String Band (Mansion Gallery)\nSunday\, May 3\n9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  *Blooming Breakfast  SOLD OUT\n9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Greenhouse Café open\n10-11 a.m. *Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga\n10 a.m.-12 p.m.  *Kokedama Workshop\n12-2 p.m.  Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops\n10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Food trucks (Find details here.)\n1-3 p.m.  *Spray Paint Techniques SOLD OUT\n 1-4 p.m.  *Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells SOLD OUT\n*Requires separate pre-registration. Space is limited. \nIf you need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods. \nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-bluebell-festival-presented-by-busey-bank/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Events,The Farms
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: May 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday\, May 1-2 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. each night\, and there will be plenty to see and do at our Bluebell Festival! Visit that event page for details and to register for special meals\, workshops\, and more.\nGuests are welcome to grab a bite to eat at the Greenhouse Café\, bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night + tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks from the bar per room. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu.\nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-presented-by-busey-bank-may-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:Supper Club — May 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Chef DeAngelo Newson serves up an elegant meal at the Supper Club on Friday\, May 1 in the Mansion Carriage House.\nThis intimate\, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food\, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access at 6 p.m.) followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Find the menu here*.\n$100/person. Register here. Registration will close April 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nFind info and registration links for other Supper Club dinners here.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Learn more about our Weekend Wind Down series here.\n*Because of the unique nature of this custom meal\, we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (e.g.\, vegetarian\, gluten sensitivity\, dairy allergy\, etc.).  Please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu with your request before purchasing tickets. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/supper-club-may-1/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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