Events
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Winter Solstice Bonfire
The Meadow Monticello, IL, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the “shortest day of the year” at the Winter Solstice Bonfire on Monday, December 21 from 5-9 p.m. in the Allerton Meadow! Allerton hosted its first […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This […]
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American Mahjong Open Play
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ Play Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17, February 14, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. Facilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush, open play offers a relaxed and […]
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Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Students should know how to maintain a sourdough starter and have experience mixing bread doughs; ages 15+; (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) […]
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Basics of Plant-Based Eating
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience Level: Beginner Learn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based eating on Sunday, January 24 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and […]
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Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]
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Drink and Draw
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: All skill levels; ages 18+ Enjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect, draw, paint, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring […]
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Watercolor Birds
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, January 31 […]
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Sunday Funday: Jan. 31
Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, January 31 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]
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Beginning Hand Sewing
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Refine your hand sewing skills at Beginning Hand Sewing on Friday, February 5 from […]
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Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting, purling, casting on & off, and reading basic knitting instructions); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant […]
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Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner (students should be familiar with basic knit stitch); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Warm-up with a shawl you […]
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Fabric Collage Workshop
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn a new way to use scrap fabric at Fabric Collage Workshop on Saturday, February 6 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mansion. Led by Rhoda […]
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Decorative Off-Loom Weaving
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Seasoned and beginner weavers are invited to learn a new weaving skill at Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Sunday, February 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the […]
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Author Talk with Ron Erskine
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: All ages Enjoy tales of suspense and the supernatural, set within rural communities, at an Author Talk with Ron Erskine on Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. in the Mansion Library. Erskine will blend history, storytelling, and his personal experience as a veterinarian in an insular Amish community in central Pennsylvania. He will […]
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Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans, roasting beans, refining the chocolate, […]
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Watercolor Birds
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Saturday, February 13 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. […]
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Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans, roasting beans, refining the chocolate, […]
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American Mahjong Open Play
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ Play Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17, February 14, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. Facilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush, open play offers a relaxed and […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 6-9 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 6-9 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]
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Drink and Draw
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: All skill levels; ages 18+ Enjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect, draw, paint, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring […]
