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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Girard Festival Days Jul 24-26, Summer festival, homemade games and rides for children, refreshments, food, live bands & entertainment, beer tent. Free. For more info, contact Deb Burnett at 627-3441 or visit www.girardilusa.com
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Poetry Parnassus Jul 30, 10:30am, Springfield Poets and Writers hosts this poetry critiquing group. Bring poems to share. Centrum Cafe, 1370 Toronto Rd. For info visit www.pwlf.com.
THEATER & COMEDY
“Into the Woods” Jul 30-Aug 9 Thu-Sun, 7:30pm, Jacksonville Theatre Guild’s rendition of Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim follows story of a baker and his wife cursed with childlessness by the witch next door. $12 adults, $6 children. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St., Jacksonville. For more info, contact JTG at 245-1402 or visit www.jaxtg.com
Mother Hicks Jul 24-26 and Jul 30-Aug 1, 8pm, Story of a young girl, a deaf boy and a recluse accused of being a witch. $12-$7. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg. Visit www.theatreinthepark.net
The Civil War Jul 24-26, 30-31 and Aug 1, 8pm (pre-show 7:15pm July 24-26 only) Dramatic theatrical concert embracing Civil War spirit with cast of 21 actors, orchestra and performance of 26 songs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. $12-$5. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Union Square Park. Tickets, call 558-8934 or visit presidentlincoln.org.
The Last Five Years Jul 24-25, 31 and Aug 1, 8pm, Tale about love found and lost employs unconventional narrative and diverse musical score ranging from klezmer to rock. $16 adult, 15 senior/students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info or tickets, call 523-2787 or visit www.scfta.org.
Comedian Adam Hunter Jul 24, 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Jul 25, 8:30pm, $13, $15 vip seating. Call 391-5653 for reservations. Funny Bone Comedy Club. www.funnyboneofspringfield.com.
Comedian Mike Lukas Jul 24 and Jul 25, 8pm, Lukas headlines. Mention Illinois Times for 1/2 off admission. $12.50 cash $13 cc; VIP $2.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut. For more info, contact Clammy at 482-5233 or visit www.mclimits.com
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
ABATE Lincolnland Chapter Down Rider Benefit Jul 26, 1-5:30pm, Silent auction, Chicago style bike show. Rock House plays. Longbranch Tavern, 144 N. Main Street. For more info, contact Kim at 638-2013
Acoustic Lunch Jul 24-28, 12-1pm, Dennis Darling (Fri), Jake Shane & Mason Baran (Mon), Kathryn Raistrick (Tue). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 23 and 28, 12-1pm, The blues of Harry Nino (Thu) and Russel Brazzel on classical guitar (Tue). Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call the Springfield Arts Council at 753-3519 or visit www.springfieldartsco.org.
Explorational Potluck and Drumming Jul-Sep, First and Third Tuesdays. 6pm, Bring Vegan dish (no dairy or meat). 7- 8pm, Bring hand drums to be a part of the experience. 15 yrs old & up. Washington Park playground. Free. For more info, contact Rhiannon at 773- 677-9240
Music in the Park: Classic Rock Jul 26, 4-7pm, The Screaming Votas. Free. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur Blvd. For more info, call 544- 1751. Lincoln Park Nelson Center Stage
