MAY EVENTS
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phy; Deborah Nickelson, ceramics; Joan Beeman, multiple media. 544-2787. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Comedian Mary Mack May 28-29, 8pm Fri, 7:15 & 9:30 Sat, Mack and her mandolin sing-alongs featured on Bob and Tom & XM Radio, credits include HBO, Last Comic Standing. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Illinois’ Got Talent May 29, 7pm, Best and brightest talent in the state competes for a prize package. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Russell Brazzel in Concert May 29, 7pm, Popular Classical guitarist performs in an intimate setting. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523- 5897.
Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival May 29-30, 9am-4pm, Huge craft show, antique equipment and machinery, music, museum tours and great home-cooked food. 854-2850. macso ciety.org. MCHS grounds, 920 W. Breckenridge St, Carlinville.
Capital City Biathlon May 30, 7:30am, Test of athletic endurance combines a three-mile run followed by a 15-mile bike ride. Lake Springfield Beach House. 726-5560.
IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 30, 1pm, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue, 782-8886.
Miss Illinois Teen and Pre-Teen Pageant May 30, 2pm, Scholarship and opportunity to compete at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Annual Wine and Music Festival May 30-31, Bluegrass Day on Sunday, Blues Day on Monday with bands starting at 1 p.m. Doors open 12 p.m. $5.
Food available. Bring lawn chair, but no coolers, food, drink or pets. Hill Prairie Winery, Route 97. 635-9900.
JUNE
Acrylic Abstract Exhibit Through Jun, Pat Kreppert’s work on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. www.troutlilycafe.com.
Quilt Show Through Jun, 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, 1- 5pm Sun, Tour the Victorian C. H. Moore Homestead Mansion and see quilts spotlighting Abraham Lincoln displayed throughout. $3. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Downtown Art Walks Jun 03, 5-8pm, Free self-guided tour of downtown art galleries plus unique dining and shopping. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Korean War POWs Jun 03, 10, 17, 24, 7pm, Dr. Mark DePue, oral historian presents prisoner experiences, with book signings by local veterans on July 3 and 10. Film, Pork Chop Hill shows June 24. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Union Theater.
State Politics and Policy Conference Jun 03-05, 8-10pm Thu, 9am-5pm Fri-Sat, National conference kicks off with free-to-public roundtable with former governors from four states. Friday-Saturday free and open-topublic conference activities at UIS. sppc2010.org. 206-6573. Old State Capitol Plaza.
Expressions in the Dark Jun 04, 9:30pm, Poets, comedians, musicians open mic. $10. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
The Yellow Wallpaper Jun 04-05, 6pm and 8pm, Back by popular demand, story of a woman, played by Aasne Vigesaa, whose physician husband has confined her to the bedroom. Not suitable for children. Reservations required 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home, 603 S. Fifth St.
SOHO 2010 Music Fest Jun 04-05, 4pm-12am, 20-band event. $5 per day. Bring a chair. Old Capitol Plaza. myspace.com/sohomusicfest.
Little Flower Heritage Days and Summerfest Jun 04-06, 5pm Fri, 2pm Sat, 11am Sun, Kids games, entertainment by local bands and great food. Church of the Little Flower, 800 Stevenson Dr.
Apartment 3A Jun 04-06, 8pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Sun, Feel-good play about public TV employee who looses faith in God, men and PBS. $8. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Cowgirls Jun 04-13, 8pm, Jo is in a pickle: She has twenty-four hours to save Hiram Hall-her father’s once-famous country-western saloon in Rexford, Kansas-from foreclosure. For tickets call 217-632-5440. 800-710-9290. For info call 241-3241. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
World Ocean Day Jun 05, 9am-6pm, Learn how everyday actions impact the oceans while celebrating birthday of Dr. Seuss’s book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Regular admission. 753- 6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Barbecue, Blues and Cruise Festival Jun 05, 10am-10pm, Pro BBQ cook-off sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society, amateur BBQ cook-off, blues music, Classic Car Cruise/Show, Bring Your Hog to Taylorville Motorcycle Ride/Show, skydivers, exhibition and vendor area and more. Christian County Fairgrounds, 700 W. Spresser St, Taylorville.
Illinois Walk for Children Jun 05, 10am-12:30pm, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois is planning a onemile walk for the prevention of child abuse. Family friendly carnival. Special guest Spiderman. Lincoln
