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ART OF SOUL WORKSHOPS For seven years, the Highland Arts Council has presented Art of Soul, a 5-week workshop series for artists and non-artists to experiment freely with various mediums. Local and national artists share their expertise as teacher for two hours every Thursday evening. Through the years, we have experimented with watercolors, acrylic painting, origami, polymer clay, felting, screen printing, ceramic clay, drawing, pastels, sculpting with fabric, macrame, calligraphy and more. All materials are supplied. The workshop time is a true multi-generational experience with attendees from 13 - 85 years of age meeting in the Highland Evangelical United Church of Christ social hall. All workshops for one small price of $35. Check HighlandArtsCouncil.org for photos of the seven years of classes and to register for 2022 workshops on February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17. Classes will be smaller than previous years, but the creativity will be as exciting as always.

THE HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHORUS is a performing ensemble for singers in the Southern Illinois area, based in Highland but also representing the surrounding communities of Troy, Trenton, Greenville, Breese, Columbia, St. Jacob, Edwardsville, St. Rose and Pocahontas. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Luanne Murphy, Heartland Community Chorus is beginning its ninth concert season. Its mission is to promote and preserve the tradition of choral music for the cultural enrichment of the Metro East Region. They rehearse every Monday at 6:30 pm at the St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose, Illinois. The season traditionally includes 3 concerts performing a variety of choral music. However, with the changes of events because of COVID, they have also produced virtual performances. Tickets may be purchased for individual concerts or for the entire season. A nine-member Board of Directors oversees day to day operations and includes members of the Chorus and the community. Heartland Community Chorus appreciates its support from the Highland Arts Council, Highland Area Community Foundation and numerous Highland area businesses and individuals. You will be able to hear the chorus at Art in the Park on Sunday, October 10 from 1 pm – 2 pm. We hope you enjoy Art in the Park! Find out more at HeartlandCommunityChorus.org.