Principal doesn't know what she's doing. Takes kids out of class to tell them your not allowed to…read morewear a sweatshirt on a dress freely day

It has been three years since I started this review, and I feel like it deserves to be completed…read moreand posted. The Aviston St. Francis de Assisi Parish Picnic and Festival has become a summer annual tradition for my partner's family for many years. We travel the 4.5 hours from Chicago to the rural town just to take it all in. Here's how it works: -Buy your dinner ticket (just $9 for all-you-can-eat "Thanksgiving-eque" dinner) which runs from 3:30 until 8 pm. They're so organized that you can also get carry-out between the hours of 3-7 pm. The picnic kicks off first with an old school Polka musician playing tunes while you wait under a tent for your dinner ticket number to be called. -Meanwhile, check out the Country Store pitched under a tent with handmade quilted items, pastries and vegetables for purchase. -Once your number gets called, step into the Old School House building, downstairs into the cafeteria to choose one of the many pie slices made by local women. Place it at your seat to save your spot and get in the food line. Fill up your plate with a selection of delicious fried chicken, roast beef, green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cucumber salad, cole slaw and bread. Some of the freshest homemade dinners you'll ever eat!! I think the chickens are killed shortly before the picnic, just sayin'. -After filling up on food for the evening, go directly to Kopff Field where wooden benches sit to play several rounds of $1 (per card for 4 rounds) Quilt Bingo, beginning at 6:30 pm. If you are the only round's winner, you'll earn a gorgeous homemade quilt made by ladies within the town. If it's a tie, you used to earn a pair of white towels, but they recently switched it to WalMart gift cards. Just beware of all the chain smokers in the vicinity. -Once you're all Bingo-ed (or smoked) out, step up to play Poker. Winners win a six pack of beer or southern Illinois' own, Ski Soda (a citrus orange-lemon soda similar to Squirt or Mountain Dew). -If you get thirsty and aren't very lucky at playing Poker, visit one of the several Beer Booths to drink your sorrows away (requires tickets to be purchased and sold by the cup or pitcher). There are also a tropical-themed Margarita and a wine booth. -For the kids, there's several small carnival rides, games, basket raffles, and toys for purchase. This will easily keep them busy for hours, plus a field and playground to run around in are also nearby. In the end, it's all about walking out with a quilt in hand, having a good time, and supporting a small town in need of support. If you ask me, it has been worth driving from Chicago--even though we get the occasional, "You ain't from 'round here, are ya?"

The community really works hard to bring this all together. There are rides for the kids and you…read morecan buy a wristband that is good for the whole event. There are games and raffles. There is the country store for those of us not lucky enough to win the things we want. Lol. All and all it is a great family event. There are people who come from all over, you should come too.

Penny, Kevin and Eddie played our wedding and reception and did a great job!! They sang and play so…read morewell together and were very accommodating to our requests. Thank you Penny Moon!!

From the owner: Penny Moon Entertainment is your #1 stop for quality music entertainment in the greater St Louis…read morearea. Find a band, or solo musician, for your event. We've got what you need and work with all budgets. Give us a call today and let's make it happen!

DJ Uso was awesome on the music from start to finish. I came in from Oregon for my sister's day…read moreparty and was really impressed that she had a big city DJ performing at her event. He kept the energy up all day and did a great job mixing in everyone's requests without missing a beat! Great job

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Brandi & Amanda were both incredible on my wedding day! They played every song that I asked…read more(including Barbie Girl!) & made the day that much better! They helped build the perfect Playlist for the ceremony & reception both. Very professional people and my husband & I could not have been more grateful for their help in making our wedding day perfect!

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The historic Hi-Pointe Theatre opened in 1922. It has had many renovations over the years, but it…read moremaintains a retro atmosphere. Independent and classic movies are showcased here. The widescreen picture is sharp, and the auditorium is wired for Dolby Digital surround sound. The parking map from the Hi-Pointe Theatre website shows multiple parking areas. You can park in the Lindell Bank parking lot after 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, and all day on Sunday.

It really is a massive bummer that stupid weed shop took over the whole parking lot... they have…read moresomeone who sits there and makes you move your car across the street to the bank... hateful.