Allerton Fall Artist-In-Residence Jackie Braje will offer a poetry workshop, “Poetry as Connective Groundwork,” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. In this workshop, a number of generative writing exercises will be used — including an examination of poems by Louise Gluck and Sharon Olds — to help participants ground themselves in the here and now, find unity in internal and external worlds, and honor the simple beauty of everyday experiences. The workshop will start in the Mansion Library and move out … [Read more...] about Poetry Workshop
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What did $8.8 million fund?
Here is a list of some of the projects the ALL IN for Allerton fundraising campaign — which raised $8.8 million between 2014 and June 30 of 2022 — has funded. —2014-present: Concert Series and Holiday GLOW (sponsors and Friends of Allerton) —2016: McDonald Family Trails (Diana and Ward McDonald) —2016-present: Natural Areas support (Chris and Mark Golden, Jan and Ted Gill, Dennis Killian) —2017: Bulb Garden renovation (Christie Roszkowski) —2018: installation of a grand … [Read more...] about What did $8.8 million fund?
Allerton exceeds $8 million ALL IN fundraising goal
MONTICELLO — Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello has met its $8 million fundraising goal for the “ALL IN For Allerton” campaign. And then some. The effort, which was launched in 2014 in conjunction with the University of Illinois’ “With I” campaign, officially wrapped up on June 30 with a total of $8.8 million raised. Donations have funded garden renovations, mansion upgrades, natural areas restoration work, and programs, as well as setting up endowments to ensure future … [Read more...] about Allerton exceeds $8 million ALL IN fundraising goal
McCraw Family Visitor Center Preview
Join us to thank the McCraw Family and get a sneak peek of the Visitor Center before renovations begin! We will have graphics from Taylor Studios showing what you can expect when the Center officially opens in early 2023. In addition, the Ice House (across Old Timber Road), which was recently renovated to serve as lodging space for our Artists In Residence, will be available for viewing. A program (beginning at 6pm) will highlight Allerton’s vision for Visitor Center and surrounding area, and … [Read more...] about McCraw Family Visitor Center Preview
Greenhouse Slam
Join Allerton Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence, Latrelle Bright and Nicole Anderson-Cobb, at the Greenhouse Café for A Greenhouse Slam from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, May 4. Latrelle and Nicole will present the poetry and writing they have composed/reflected on while in residence at Allerton. They invite the local community to join them and share their own poetry, spoken word or writing about Allerton and the broader Monticello/Piatt County community. Attendees will be free to share and/or … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Slam
José Gobbo at La Casa Cultural Latina
Join us for a performance of jazz music by Allerton's Spring 2022 Artist In-Residence, José Gobbo! The event will be held on the University of Illinois campus at La Casa Cultural Latina during the Luso-Brazilian Association’s final gathering of the year on Thursday, May 5th from 6-7pm. This event is free, but registration is required. Register below. La Casa Cultural Latina is located at: 1203 W Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 Street parking … [Read more...] about José Gobbo at La Casa Cultural Latina
Music in the Café
Jazz musician José Gobbo will be playing live in the Greenhouse Café from 12-1pm on Wednesday, April 6th! Enjoy lunch as José, one of our Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence, fills the Café with soothing sounds! … [Read more...] about Music in the Café
LIVE! with Musician José Gobbo
Join Brazilian jazz guitarist José Gobbo for a LIVE Facebook performance on Thursday, March 31 at 10am CST! Tune in for a mid-morning break as José, one of our Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence, plays his soothing sounds in the Mansion's Library. Sit back and enjoy, or bring your questions to share! No registration required. Visit Allerton's Facebook Page at 10am CST on March 31. … [Read more...] about LIVE! with Musician José Gobbo