CENTRALIA, IL – The Kaskaskia College Friends of the Fine Arts invite the community to attend An Evening of the Arts: Dinner & Concert Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Kaskaskia College Lifelong Learning Center (LLC). The special event will showcase the talents of Kaskaskia College Fine and Performing Arts students while raising funds to support student programs and opportunities.

The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a variety of live musical and theatre performances by Kaskaskia College students, along with a display of student artwork highlighting the creativity and dedication of the college’s visual arts programs.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person, which includes dinner and entertainment. The dinner menu features tossed Italian salad, marinated chicken breast, rotisserie pork loin, roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli, and strawberry cheesecake. A cash bar provided by Crooked Creek Winery will also be available.

All proceeds from the evening will directly benefit Kaskaskia College Fine and Performing Arts students, helping provide educational opportunities, resources, and experiences that support their artistic development.

Community members, alumni, and supporters of the arts are encouraged to attend this memorable evening of great food, live performances, and celebration of student talent.

For more information about An Evening of the Arts or to make a reservation, call 618-545-3026.

Kaskaskia College is a public community college in Centralia, Illinois, within South Central Illinois District 501, serving all or part of nine counties, including Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Marion, Washington, Jefferson, St. Clair, Madison, and Montgomery. Committed to making education accessible, they host the Centralia Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center and have education centers in Greenville, Nashville, Salem, Trenton, and Vandalia, Illinois. The Higher Learning Commission accredits the college, which offers a broad spectrum of degrees, programs, and certification options, specializing in 2-year associate degrees and trade school programs. Founded in 1940, Kaskaskia College was the first Class I Community College established in Illinois.