THE CALENDAR
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Deviations Jul 14-Aug 28, 10am-2pm, Felicia Olin’s paintings and collages on exhibit. Free. For more info, call 522-8977. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams
Evolution Exhibit Jun 8-Jul 30, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pastels by local artist Sheri Ramsey. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall.
Heroes of the Prairie Jul 23-Aug 31, 5-9pm, Unique outdoor sculpture exhibit and sale. Free. Washington Park Botanical Gardens. For more info, contact jeff at 638-2014
Lost and Found Exhibit Apr 25-Jul 25, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Featuring 13 Illinois artists’ work, pieces created from reused or re-purposed objects. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. For info visit springfieldart.org.
There’s Another Way to Look at It Jul 7-Aug 28, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Prairie Art Alliance new members’ exhibit with Rich Ford, Daniel McCarthy and Kevin Veara. Artists’ reception July 11, 5:30-7:30pm. H. D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544-2787.
Acrylic Exhibit Through Jul, Eric Fliege’s acrylics on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St or visit www.troutlilycafe.com
Blue Door Gallery Through Aug 31, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat and 11am-3pm Sun, Offering 65 artists’ works including: wood, jewelry, paintings, florals, fiber art, etched glass and more. 214 S. Sixth St. For info visit www.BlueDoorArt.com.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Aug 5, 5:30pm, Free tour begins in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and lasts about 1 1/2 hours. For more information, please call the DSI office at 544-1723 or visit www.downstownspringfield.org
The Leaf and the Page Through Aug 9, Features 11 contemporary Illinois artists with works such as giant stainless steel plants, weeds made from trash and mushroom books growing out of the wall. Illinois State Museum
FILM & TELEVISION
Coraline Jul 24, 3pm, Free family movie every Friday in July. Feel free to bring snacks. Parking available beneath library in underground garage, 25 cents each half hour. Lincoln Library Carnegie Room, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Ashley at 753-4900, ext 236
Salt Creek County Screening Jul 25, 7pm, Music proceeds the viewing of this film shot in Menard County about a man who claims that as a boy a giant thunderbird picked him up and carried him to a magical place. $7, $10 couples. Hill Prairie Winery, Oakford. For more info, contact Paul at 899-1276
AUDITIONS
Call for Beauty and the Beast Jul 25 9am-12pm 1-4pm and Jul 26 12- 4pm, Auditions for Springfield Theater Center’s production of Beauty and the Beast, Oct. 9-11 & 16-18. Forty-one roles available for ages 13 and up. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.. For more info, contact Jane at 476-8075
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Art Workshop: Mural, Mural, On the Wall Aug 3, 1-4pm, Ages 11-13 learn about styles, types and purposes of murals as they create a thematic mural to be displayed at Museum. $7-$10, must preregister. Illinios State Museum. Call 782- 5993 or email [email protected].
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest July 28-29, 10am & 2pm, 30-min educational film recommended for kids age 3- 8. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Elizabeth at 782-5993 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us
Dew the Tri for Kids Jul 25, 10am, Ages 5-13 swim 100 yards in Nelson Pool, then bike one mile inside Lincoln Park, followed by one mile run. USAT Sanctioned. Lincoln Park. For info, call 414-5567 or visit www.springfieldtrifest.com.
Story Time Jul 29, 2-4pm, Elizabeth Ann Seton Program with Jim Leach and Jerry Lambert reading. Free books for kids. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Kim at 652-6763
NATURE
Prairie Wildflower Hike Jul 26, 2pm, Learn history, life and lore of IL prairies as you visit Garden’s restored prairies during bloom time. $3 non-members. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Dr. For info call 529-1111.
BULLETIN BOARD
“Remembering: An Evening of Dinner and Jazz...” Aug 1, 5:30pm, “...Celebrating 25 years of helping students attending historically Black colleges.” Footprints featuring Virgil Rhodes. $75, semi-formal. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.
Recreate the Park Every last Sunday, Jun 28-Aug 30, 10am-2pm, Trail mulching, tree trimming and playground cleaning. Potluck picnic follows for volunteers. Free - bring food to share. Washington Park, Shelter off of South Grand. For more info, contact Delta Church at 544-8661 or visit www.deltachurch.net
Citizens Club of Springfield 'Policy Breakfast' Jul 24, 7:30am, Coffee reception, 8-9am Dr. James Dove and Dr. Kevin Dorsey, local medical leaders with nationally recognized expertise, discuss what Congress is considering in federal health care reform. Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Rm, 3rd floor, 420 S. Sixth St. For info e-mail Bob Gray, president at [email protected].
Andre Iguodala Free Health and Educational Clinic Jul 25, 10am-1pm, Activities for whole family: basketball clinic by Kevin Gamble, family zumba, soccer clinic, golf lesson, tae kwon do, information booths. Prizes and give-a-ways! Springfield YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St.
