Past-Forward Memoir Writers

Bill Heyduck’s book signing is happening on Saturday morning. Hope to see you there!

Bill Heyduck to hold book signing Saturday at Mattoon Public Library A book signing featuring Bill Heyduck will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Mattoon Public Library, 1600 Charleston Ave.

Great way to spend this Saturday afternoon!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Doors will open at 4:30 this evening, due to predicted weather conditions

Due to the current and upcoming weather, 🌧🌨❄️☔️the Link Art Gallery will be open early for the opening reception for "Fertile Inspirations" Works by Coles Co Arts Council.

Come on in at 4:30pm!

Art in the Heart this weekend! Here are a few of the original works that will be on display and available for purchase through the silent auction. Click/tap the poster for more details and each picture for title and name of artist.

Congratulations, Jacqui!!!

Ceramic - 1st - Jacqueline Worden

Calling all artists! 📣

Hannah Eads, one of our Past~Forward memoir writers, will present “A Retrospective Exhibition” at Link Art Gallery in Paris, from Sept. 1-29. The Artist Reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, from 5-6:30 pm at the gallery. The exhibit will feature over 70 years of Hannah’s work, done in a variety of mediums. You won’t want to miss this fabulous exhibition!

Congratulations to Past~Forward members Bill Heyduck, who recently published his third novel, “Someday You Find Happy,” and Shelley Rea Crouch, whose children’s book “Let’s Learn About Bugs,” should be released the first of September. Shelley’s book is also illustrated with her own charming watercolor prints.

Learn More at go.eiu.edu/EveningMemoir. Registration not required.

Charleston-based East Central Chorale to present its debut concert Sunday afternoon This new community choir has titled its concert, "Metamorphosis: The transition from a troubled past to a brighter future."

The Colony Members' Show is coming up. Calling all artist members or any artist that would like to join may enter. Information below:

***In order to be guaranteed a bowl of soup, you must RSVP to Eventbrite by May 18, 2023. Visit colescountyartscouncil.org/ for more details and a registration link***

Coles County Arts Council presents a soup dinner that crowdfunds microgrants for arts and community initiatives in Coles County.

Attendees pay $10 (cash only) at the door for a bowl of homemade soup, an artwork donated by one of the Tarble's exhibiting artists, and a ballot to vote on 5-minute proposals given by those seeking funds for initiatives that support art, creativity, and community. Votes are tallied and one winner takes the proceeds of each event to fund their creative ideas.

Five projects will compete for the SOUPRIZE on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Each project presenter will have 5 minutes to pitch to the soup-slurping crowd. All those who purchased a ticket at the door will vote on their favorite project, ballots will be counted, and the winner takes the pot.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Our very own Naomi Hills at a Meet the Author event that was held this afternoon at the Martinsville Public Library.

Naomi read her book, “My Name is Yellow Kitty and This is My Story,” and also discussed her career in music. It was a very interesting presentation.

The second photo shows Naomi with her granddaughter, Sarah, who is the “mommy” of Yellow Kitty.

“My Name is Yellow Kitty and This is My Story” is available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/e4dBFRe

The Past Forward Memoir Writers invite you to our Spring Reading, Love in Our Lives, which will be held from 1:30-3:00 pm next Sunday, March 26, at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

“Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.” —Charles Haughey

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!