of the most popular events in Springfield. Original jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media on exhibit and for sale. Plus food and entertainment. For more info visit www.socaf.org. Downtown Springfield.
SAA Accepting Art Proposals Individual and group exhibitions sought through July 31, 2010. Proposals juried. For more info and application call 523-2631 or visit springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Student Exhibit May 13-14, 17-19, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
UIS Senior Exhibition May 13, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through May 13, UIS Visual Arts Department seniors display painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, digital media and photography. For info, call 206- 6506. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201.
Watercolor Exhibit May 13-16, 18-23, 25-26, 1- 3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Artist Sandy Meyer. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
FILM & TELEVISION
Call for Film Entries Accepting films of all lengths and subjects for Route 66 International Film Festival held Sept. 17-19. Trophies awarded. route66filmfestival.net.
Movie in the Park May 14, dusk, Free film, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Premiere Night 2010 May 13, 7pm, Sixty minutes of original student short films and top three Student Video Contest videos. Free, donations accepted. 816-6297. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Dr. Dolittle Day This popular event took place last weekend. We are sorry if the error in last week’s listing effected your family’s plans this weekend or last.
SCIENCE
Star Parties for People with Disabilities May 16, 8pm, Short presentation and viewing of first-quarter moon and Mars. Reservations required. 206-8342 or [email protected]. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.
NATURE
Contain Your Enthusiasiam: Make & Take Event May 22, 10am, In-house designers help you create a unique container that fits your personality and style. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, (217) 787-4700.
Morgan County Garden Club Plant Sale May 17, 4-6pm, All kinds of plants for sale, homegrown by members. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Prairie Wildflower Sale May 15-16, 9am-4pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, Features second year plants such as purple coneflower, Joe Pye wed, prairie smoke, cardinal flower, pasture rose, royal catchfly and dozens more. $5. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Sangamon Valley Iris Society Iris Show May 15, 8am-4pm, Stunning iris show of many different varieties. Free. For more info call 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club May 25, 6:30pm, Polly Poskin, Harvard Park Neighborhood Ass. president and Springfield Waste and Recycling Commission member speaks on “Sustainable Neighborhoods: How Improving Older Neighborhoods Can Lead to Greener Future for Springfield.” Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 698-0840.
Summer Jamboree May 22, 11am-4pm, Free activities for entire family all day long, plus prizes from Springfield Park District. 753- 2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions May 15, 11am-2pm, Dogs up for adoption. Also, dogs and cats until 4 p.m. at PetSmart.
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