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LATE SUMMER EVENTS/ENERTAINMENT
“Nazi’s Next Door: St. Louis Faces Nazism in the 1930s” Exhibit – through January 31, 2027 St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s Karpati Gallery
An original exhibition created by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, Nazis Next Door explores the ways in which Missourians, particularly St. Louisans, made the choice to support or resist Nazi ideas of extremism and antisemitism right here at home. Through local narratives, historical records, and personal stories, many of which come directly from the Museum’s own Archives and Collections, this exhibition will challenge perceptions of our city’s history”
ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA
Thursday, September 17pm at The Wildey Theater 252 N. Main St, Edwardsville, I
This is a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way.From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding new life and purpose—making new history—proving the most meaningful journeys often unfold on the road less traveled.Whether you’ve driven Route 66 or only imagined it, this film takes you there—creating an immersive and heartfelt portrait of an American icon that’s full of humor, warmth and discovery Following the film, stay for conversation with director John Paget and some of THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA’s real-life characters—the everyday heroes and enduring spirit of Route 66. Event link https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/845 Film’s website: https://www.mainstreetofamerica.com/
ONGOING
*UPDATED*Music/Comedy at The Wildey Theater
The Wildey, 252 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=11
On the Road Again – A Route 66 Centennial Musical Celebration June 11 & 12, 7pm
Pink Houses June 19, 8pm
Magic Man-The Music of Heart June 26, 8pm
Transit Authority-The Premiere Chicago Tribute July 11, 8pm
Bohemian Queen July 16, 7:30pm
Young Dubliners July 24, 8pm
Grunge-The Sound of Seattle July 25, 8pm
Back to Black July 26, 7pm
The National Museum of Transportation – Hours: 9a-4p (last admission 1pm);
Speaker Series
Jim Thole – The Neon Highway – July 9, 9-10am
“CHOO CHOO CHOOse Reading” Summer Reading Challenge for Children – through Labor Day
Twilight by the Train Tracks
“Roads, Rivers, Rooms, and Reels” Route 66 exhibit – through October 31, 2027
Gift a Moving Experience at The National Museum of Transportation
