WEEKEND: 3 Things to Do
ROPE DEMONSTRATION
On May 14, Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher will host another presentation in the Art de Vivre series.
These events look at the skills - the "art of life" - needed to survive on the 18<sup>th</sup> century Illinois frontier.
A vital set of skills back then was making rope and being able to splice it together and tie secure knots.
Jeremy Volkmar will demonstrate how ropes were made by twisting twine. Nick Kuntz will cover the art of splicing rope and tying knots appropriate to any situation.
A third volunteer, Toni Hancock, will explain the lucet, a tool used in cord making.
The free workshop takes place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with an hour break at noon.
PRO WRESTLING
USA Championship Wrestling presents pro wrestling at Community Consolidated School District No. 204 (6067 State Route 154 in Pinckneyville) on Saturday, May 14.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan and T-Dog (Mr. Travelstead) will take on The Beautiful Bodies - with special referee Principal Mr. Foutch - in the main event.
Other matches on the card include The Starr Twins vs. The Riot Squad, Stone Cold Plumster fs. Chris Hargas, Jake Law vs. Kevin Zion and Heath Hatton vs. Daniel Eads.
General admission tickets are $10, with reserved ringside at $15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with belltime at 7:30 p.m.
LEVEE FEST
Levee Fest 2016 will take place on Saturday, May 14, at Bottom's Up Bar and Grill in Jacob.
The half marathon, half marathon relay 5K 4un/walk starts at 8 a.m., with registration at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Marla Rathjen (618-534-6493) or Kristi Thies (618-534-9548).
An all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a price of $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12.
Nashville recording artist Glen Templeton will perform at 8 p.m., with Lewis Creek Band performing from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as the opening band.
Tickets to Templeton's show are $20 for advanced purchasers and $25 for same day. All proceeds from Levee Fest benefit levee repairs in Degonia and the Fountain Bluff Levee and Drainage District.