Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
"The Hett" is Southern Illinois' premier performing arts venue, presenting world class
dance, drama, classical music and jazz. The 488-seat auditorium is located on the
McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 miles from St. Louis.
COVID Update: Effective immediately, the wearing of masks and face coverings indoors at McKendree
University will be optional for everyone except in some specific settings. Face coverings may be required indoors, at the discretion of the artist, at certain
public events. Protocols for these particular occasions will be clearly articulated
in the event announcements.
Music of Lewis and Clark presented in partnership with The Sheldon Band
Thursday, October 13 @ 10 a.m. (Arts Education; Recommended for K-8)
Following the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey from St.
Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific
Ocean!
Arts Education Series Generously Supported By: Ameren Illinois
Admission: Friends: $15 / Public: $18.75
Reduced Prices for Groups: Call the box offiffice at (618) 537-6863 to purchase tickets, priced at $5 per child; 1 free chaperone/ adult for every 10 tickets purchased.
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
Tuesday, October 25 @ 7:00 p.m.
Chamber Recital Series
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America has a long history of entertaining
the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. The unit strives
to inspire the hearts and minds of our men and women serving around the world and
to tell the Air Force story through the universal language of music. Each year, the
Band of Mid-America performs for millions of people throughout a ten-state region
from the upper peninsula of Michigan to Arkansas.
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR FRIENDS & THE PUBLIC. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.
Homecoming Show
Vampire Circus
Friday, October 28 @ 7:30 p.m.
Performance Theater
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, the Vampire Circus is a mysterious,
tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. A
fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil, the Vampire Circus is a journey that takes
audiences into an immersive experience, plunging guests into a deep hypnotic state
while breaking the fourth wall. Audiences are fully integrated into the show, which
pushes the physical boundaries of human performances, delivers the unexpected, and
leaves spectators amazed, astounded, and astonished. Come meet the Vampires at the
Homecoming show. We will leave the lights off for you!
Generously Supported By: Mrs. Lynn Cornell and the late Brig. General David Cornell,
USAF, Ret. & Mr. Gerald Cornell ’74 and Mrs. Sharon Cornell
FRIENDS: ADULT/SENIOR/YOUTH $40.00 / $38.00 / $15.00
PUBLIC: ADULT/SENIOR/YOUTH $50.00 / $47.50 / $18.75
