T'ai Chi classes are offered every Monday evening. Join us for an hour of fun and relaxation as instructor, Dan Retoff, conducts classes from 6:00- 7:00 pm. All levels are welcome!
Meditation Class will follow t'ai chi from 7:15 - 8:00. Come to either one or both!
Changes in the regular tour schedule are as follows:
Sunday, 7 March - NOON TOUR ONLY
Saturday, 17 April - NO TOURS
Saturday, 1 May - NOON & 1pm TOURS ONLY
Saturday, 19 June - NO TOURS
Saturday, 26 June - NOON TOUR ONLY.
March Events
| Thursday, 4 March, 6:00 pm | Sunday, 7 March, 2:00 pm | Sunday, 14 March, 4:00 pm |
| A Zen Life: D. T. Suzuki | Music at the Mansion Northwestern Strings | Second Sundays Lecture Series "Mummies, Sphinxes, and Scarabs, Oh My!: A Survey of Egyptomania in America" |
| This film shows the life story of Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki who came to La Salle in 1897 to work as a translator for the Open Court Publishing Company and stayed for 11 years. The film showing is free to the public but donations are always welcome. | Instructor, Stacia Spencer brings this group of fifteen young violinists to perform for our monthly concert series. | Presented by Heather Plaza-Manning, Manager of Programs, Charnely-Persky House Museum, and Executive Assistant, Society of Architectural Historians. |
Saturdays - 6, 13, 20, & 27 March from 10:00 am - Noon |
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| Enroll now to learn how one family integrated industry, philosophy, and religion to create a fascinating legacy. Four week course is $25.00 and class size is limited, so phone 815-224-5892 or 815-224-5895 to enroll. Volunteers Brian Benkse, Maryhelen Bidasio, Ken Ficek, and Sandee Donahue lead the classes with help from Tricia Kelly, Tour Director & Sharon Wagenknecht, Executive Director. | ||
April Events
| Sunday, 11 April, 4:00 pm | Friday, 23 April, 5:45 pm |
| Second Sundays Lecture Series "The History of Science, as Told by Mark Twain" |
Music at the Mansion The Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble |
| Presented by Warren Brown, Mark Twain Scholar and Motivational Speaker | Instructor, Sue Gillio |
| This program is provided by the Illinois Humanities Council. |
May Events
| Sunday, 9 May |
Friday, 14 May, 5:45 pm |
| Mother's Day - No Lecture | Music at the Mansion Suzuki Students Perform on the Violin Twinklers - Age 3 to 11 years old |
| Instructor, Constance Deal |
June Events
| Friday, 11 June, 5:45 pm | Sunday, 13 June, 4:00 pm | Saturday, 26 June, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Music at the Mansion Suzuki Students Perform on the Violin Twinkle Stars - Age 12 to Adult |
Second Sundays Lecture Series "Einstein: His Science, Philosophy, and Humanity" |
En Plaine Air Art Show and Sale |
| Instructor, Constance Deal | Presented by Pangratios Papacosta, Professor, Science and Mathematics Department, Columbia College Chicago | This juried art show and sale will be held on the grounds of the Mansion. Join us for this wonderful event! |
| This program is provided by the Illinois Humanities Council. | If you are interested in participating as an artist or as an attendee, please phone 815.224.5895 for more information. |
July Events
| Friday, 9 July, 7:00 pm | Sunday, 11 July, 4:00 pm |
| Music at the Mansion Buffett on the Balcony |
Second Sundays Lecture Series "The Fabric of Our Lives" |
| Presented by Last Call. The band will perform Jimmy Buffett hits from the balcony. Bring your margaritas and join in the fun! | Presented by Kim Cairns, Historic Materials Expert. Bring your antique pieces for a hands-on evaluation. |
August Events
| Sunday, 8 August, 4:00 pm | Friday, 20 August, 5:45 pm |
| Second Sundays Lecture Series "Science, Experience, and Religion in the Evangelical World of John Wesley" |
Music at the Mansion The Piano Students of Anne Marie Olson |
| Presented by Samel Rogal, Chair (Emeritus), Division of Humanities and Fine Arts, Illinois Valley Community College |
September Events
| Saturday, 11 September, 7:00 pm | Sunday, 12 September, 4:00 pm |
| Music at the Mansion Moonlight Serenade |
Second Sundays Lecture Series "Preserving the Past, Conserving Your Money" |
| Our annual outdoor concert. Bring a picnic and come and sway to the music as the trees sway above you! |
Presented by Anthony Rubano, Project Designer, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. |
October Events
| Sunday, 10 October, 4:00 pm | Friday, 22 October, 5:45 pm | Saturday and Sunday, 23 & 24 October, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Second Sundays Lecture Series "Christmas in Illinois" |
Music at the Mansion "Selections on the Steinway" |
Stories in Stone Cemetery Tours in La Salle, Ottawa, and Streator |
| Presented by Jim Ballowe, Retired Bradley University English Professor and Author | Presented by Anne Badger | Actors portray people of the past at three La Salle County cemeteries. Maps also will be available for visitors who want to tour on their own. |
November Events
| Sunday, 14 November, 4:00 pm | Friday, 19 November, 5:45 pm |
| Second Sundays Lecture Series Robert Louis Stevenson: Myths Revealed |
Music at the Mansion Lyric Winds |
| Presented by Tricia Kelly, Storyteller and Tour Director, Hegeler Carus Mansion | Sue Gillio, flute; Gene Montgomery, clarinet; Elizabeth Bishop, oboe; and Terry McTaggart, bassoon. |
December Events
Thursday, 9 December, 7:00 pm Friday, 10 December, 7:00 pm Saturday, 11 December, 7:00 pm Sunday, 12 December, 3:00 pm |
A Hegeler Carus Christmas |
| Relive Christmas in the late 1800's with this reenactment of a holiday party given by the Hegelers and Caruses - and you're invited! Local actors portray important people of the era. An annual favorite! Space is limited and shows sell out quickly. Tickets are $20 per person. For reservations and more information phone 815.224.5895. |