Warm, but not hot weather, is expected for the 41st Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles, scheduled for Aug. 17-19.

Temperatures are expected to top out at 81°F on Friday, 79°F on Saturday and 83°F on Sunday.

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JJ’s Restaurant hosted a cruise and car show Saturday night, which featured hot rods and vintage cars and trucks, food and drink specials and fun and games for the whole family.

Nearly every parking space at JJ’s was full of show cars and trucks and the overflow of vintage vehicles was parked across the street at the bank.

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Upcoming Classes, Exhibitions and Events – April 2012

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

Gallery I, II & III – Faith Ringgold: American Quilts
Opens Friday, March 2 – June 1, 2012

Admission: $5/general public - admission is free for FAC members.
Open for viewing during normal FAC hours.
Internationally recognized African American artist Faith Ringgold began her artistic career more than 35 years ago as a painter. Today, she is best known for her painted story quilts-- art that combines painting, quilted fabric, and storytelling. Faith Ringgold: American Quilts features Ms. Ringgold's work including story quilts, color etchings, acrylic paintings, silkscreen prints, soft sculptures, and tankas. Art created by students relating to the Faith Ringgold November workshop at the FAC will also be displayed during the exhibition.