Prairieland Chautauqua: “Pioneers of Science and Invention” September 4-7 4-8pm Jacksonville Community Park W. Morton 155 Avenue 243-2423 Free

Science spectacular

John James Audubon, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Alva Edison, George Washington Carver, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and John Roebling and other scientists and inventors come alive under the big tent in historical reenactments, storytelling, lectures, music and dance. Also, enjoy nightly communal suppers at 6 p.m. for $10.