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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Illinois State Fair Aug 14-23, Features horse races, rides, pageants, concerts, exhibits and more. Illinois State Fairgrounds. Visit www.agr.state.il.us
New Berlin Truck And Tractor Pull Aug 15, 4pm, Nine different classes, trucks & tractors. Kids peddle tractors also! Benefits the Shriners. $5. Food on grounds. Sangamon County Fair Grounds. For more info, contact Ashley Trader at 473-5065
BOOKS & AUTHORS
History of the Dollar Aug 15, 10am, Springfield writer Bud Bartlett, author of Dollars, talks about the dollar coin and bill with Illinois quarter designer Thom Cicchelli. Free and open to public. Doors open 9:30 a.m. for free coffee and rolls. Tours following. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Local Authors Discuss their Works Aug 17, 6:30-8:30pm, Melinda McDonald, author of Water & Fire, and Isaac Morris, author of The Absence of Goodness, discuss their novels. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Dr. For more info, contact Nancy Kruse at 498-8454 or visit http://www.rochesterlibrary.org/
Poetry Parnassus Aug 27, 10:30am, Join Springfield Poets and Writers poetry critiquing group. Bring copies of your work to share. Starbucks at Target Greatland, Veterans Parkway. For info visit www.pwlf.com.
THEATER & COMEDY
High School Musical Aug 7-16, Directed by Craig Williams II. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr or visit www.themuni.org
Artist on the Plaza Aug 13 and 18, 12-1pm, Frogsnoggers, Renaissance Vaudeville (Thu). Theatre in the Park cast of Abe (Tue). Old State Capitol Plaza South. For info call 753- 3519 or visit www.springfieldartsco.org.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Tuesdays, 9pm, Bar None, 427 E. Monroe. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook.
Theatre Night/Wine Tasting Aug 16, 5-10pm, Trolley ride for wine tasting and conversaton with author Lee Goldsmith. Then pre-show performance and play, “Abe, The Musical.” $25 - includes trolley, winetasting, speaker and theatre tickets. Theatre In the Park, New Salem State Historic Site. For more info, contact Laurie at 306-1832 or visit www.visitmenardcounty.com
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Barbershop Chorus Every Tue, 7:30-10pm, Rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4-part harmony with an interest to join. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth. For info, 737-3359 or landoflincolnbarbershop.com.
Concert of American Favorites Aug 17, 8pm, The Illinois Symphony Orchestra plays. IL State Fair Grandstand
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 info, contact 773-677-9240
Music on the Patio Through Sep 9, 6-9pm every Wednesday, Local musicians play. Free. Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, 3151 Horizon Dr. For info, contact Rich at 525-3820
Pete Sander Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, Adams St
Sound Celebration Chorus “Guests Come First” First Mon of month starting Aug 3, 7pm, Join women’s acapella harmony singing group for special vocal lessons and activities designed for guests. Third floor, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info call Lori 523-4363.
Speak on Holy Ground First Sat monthly, 7-11pm, Special guests, karaoke, open mic, poetry, music, testimonies, and spoken word. Free. Holy Ground Coffee House, 304 W. Allen. For info, call 306-2592 or see www.cggm.org/events.
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