Today we start our event with a delicious luncheon at an Alton favorite – Bluff City Grill. Our plated menu: Salad, Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Vegetable, Beverage and Blonde Brownie for dessert.

The highlight of our afternoon begins when the curtains go up at the Alton Little Theatre with the live performance of “Come From Away.” This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the 9/11 attacks, and the town’s residents who hosted them. The show, known for its uplifting message of compassion and community, features a small cast playing multiple roles, telling the stories of both the “Plane People” and the locals through a folk-rock score. It has received widespread acclaim for its heartwarming and life-affirming portrayal of human kindness in a time of crisis.

This feel-good musical is a great way to start the new year!