Event Name:
Burl Ives and The Studio
Description
We all know of Burl Ives, the famed singer and actor born just south of Charleston in Jasper County, Il.  Join us to hear stories from friends that knew him and his wife, Dorothy, and worked to get the Burl Ives Studio at EIU built.  Why was it built by the Physical Plant staff? Why was the studio for visual artists named for a musical artist?  Learn another side of this amazing personality who began his life in central Illinois. Parking available around studio with parking pass, or get visitor pass from EIU Police Dept., 7th and Grant. 
Event Date:
11-28-18
Event Time:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Location:
Burl Ives Art Studio
1602 9th Street
Charleston, IL 61920
Contact Person:
Marita Metzke
(phone: 2175815114)
Details:
Free and open to the public. Register at 581-5114. Links:
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