The Massac County, Illinois celebration is a festival of the arts in two cities, Metropolis, Illinois and Paducah, Kentucky. The National Quilt Museum of the United States and Metropolis, Illinois Tourism are once again combining forces for the second annual Super City - Quilt City Connection. A Celebration of the Arts between two Cities ?is September 11-12, 2010.
Harrah’s Riverfront Event Center will host quilt displays by a local guild, artist and culinary demonstrations in Metropolis. Exhibits and activities will be held in both cities.
Saturday, September 11, Metropolis events:
- 9 a.m.-Noon: Best-Selling AQS Author Sally Terry to conduct class: "Hooked on Feathers." Must pre-register. Call 877-424-5025. Cost for the class is $30 plus $5 for the study guide.
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Massac Quilters Guild Quilt Show. $2 donation. Show also features the Pilgrim/Roy Challenge Quilts exhibit. Quilting & Artist vendors, Demonstrations and chances to win door prizes. Super Block Challenge. Contest open to all quilters. Visit www.massacquilters.org for entry information. Deadline to enter is Sept. 5.
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Culinary Creations. Chef Demonstrations presented by Harrah's Metropolis Casino chefs
Sunday, September 12, Metropolis events
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Massac Quilters Guild Quilt Show. $2 donation. Show also features the Pilgrim/Roy Challenge Quilts exhibit. Quilting & Artist vendors, Demonstrations and chances to win door prizes.
- 10:30 a.m.: Sue Bouchard, from Quilt in a Day, presents free lecture, "Quilts in my Closet." Super Block Challenge. Contest open to all quilters. Visit www.massacquilters.org for entry information. Noon: Luncheon & Lecture with AQS Best Selling Book Author Sally Terry - $15 for lunch & lecture "Running Specialty Threads - from Traditional to Long Arm." $5 for lecture only at 12:30 p.m. Reservations required by Sept. 3 for luncheon.
- 2:30 p.m.: Joy O'Keefe presents a free lecture: "Binding, Edges and Other Finishing Touches" and "Recovering from Katrina."
The Schedule for the National Quilt Museum in Paducah is on the website. Be sure to register for door prizes both Saturday and Sunday.
Book your Metropolis Hotel by Aug. 16, 2010 and receive a free gift. Mention offer code SCQC when you make your reservation. Offer valid for Metropolis hotels only. Limit one gift per room.
For more information about Super City - Quilt City Connection, call 877-424-5025.
Where to eat: Dippin' Dots - Super City Dots on Superman Square - offers sandwiches, soups, wraps, paninis, a kids menu and homemade pies. Choose from 29 flavors of Dots including Signature Super Flavors like Lois Lime and Clark’s Cookies n’ Cream. Click to visit their site. Hours: 10:30AM – 10PM Monday- Saturday. Noon – 8PM Sunday Call 618-522-DOTS (3687)
Where to stay: Harrah's Hotel, 100 E. Front St. The hotel is a good home base for a Metropolis weekend. You will be able to leave the car parked and walk to most of the city's sites. Call Call 618-524-2628 or, 1-800-HARRAHS or, go to the website, to make reservations online.
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Wish I could be there for the festival.
I liked the picture of Superman holding a quilt!
Wow, look at those impressive abs on Superman! Sounds like a fun festival.
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