The Midwest Felting Symposium is an annual event for felting enthusiasts, featuring workshops from an international cast of instructors, lots of vendors, extracurricular activities and a gallery of felt art. The Workshops start on July 30th and will run through August 5th. Shopping hours for the public will be Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 6pm, and Sunday from 8:30am to 4pm. Visit www.alliantenergycenter.com for more information about this event.