JUNE EVENTS
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International Carillon Festival Jun 06-08 and 10-12, 7-8:30pm, Free concerts nightly except Wednesday performed by carillonneurs from France, Netherlands and USA. Fireworks Friday at 9pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.
Civic Garden Club Meeting Jun 07, 9:15am, Greg Stack, horticulture educator, Matteson Extension Center, speaks about newest annuals. [email protected]. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 07-13, Springfield is proud to host the LPGA, with attendance of golf fans from around the world and the biggest names in the game of golf. For more info visit lpgastatefarmclassic.com. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr.
Collected: A Photographic Installation Jun 07-Jul 29, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Alida Duff Sullivan, Richland Community College photography instructor. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 08-09, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, Free film “The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in its Pants,” recommended for ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Macon County Fair Jun 08-13, Carnival, fireworks and more. For info, call 877-8941 or visit www.maconcountyfair.com. Macon County Fairgrounds, 3700 N. Westlawn, Decatur.
Evening Science Series Lecture Jun 09, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Jodie O’Gorman, Michigan State University presents “Oneota and Mississippian Interactions: Update from Morton Village Site, Fulton County, Illinois.” 785-0037. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St.
Beginners Doubles Horseshoe League Jun 10, 6:30pm, Pitch with family, friend or get teamed up. Equipment furnished if needed. Coaching available. 502-0159. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Pawnee Prairie Days 2010 Jun 10-12, 5-9pm Thu, 5pm-12am Fri, 10am-12 Sat, Queen contest, air guitar contest, baby contest, oldlywed game, bands, parade Sat 5pm. (5K Run and Walk to benefit MDA and SIDS of Illinois is Saturday 8 a.m., 899-8814.) Pawnee town square, 217-899-6669.
SAA Royal Court Reception Jun 11, 4:30-6:30pm, King, queen and court of the ‘One Romantic Evening’ and Ball announced. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523- 2631.
We Are Family - 2010 Motor Tour Jun 11-13, The Route 66 Association tour starts in Eureka on Friday, then makes its way through Carlinville, Girard, Springfield and Lincoln Sunday. Hall of Fame Program and Dinner held at Best Western, Carlinville. il66assoc.org. 618-251-4892.
Civil War Medical Encampment Jun 11-13, 9am-4pm, Practice of medicine during the Civil War. Free. (Education day Jun 11 for families. Pre-register 785-7960.), Old State Capitol Plaza.
Seussical Jun 11-20, 8:30pm, Directed by Mac Warren. For info visit themuni.org. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Recycle Paper to Paper Jun 12, 10am-12pm, Ultimate recycling event of making paper from paper. Ages 12 or older. Registration required. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Illiopolis Downtown Jun 12, 9am-3pm, Small town Americana: craft sale, flea market and sidewalk sales. Maps available at Illiopolis locations. 428-1560. Illiopolis Downtown, Fifth St and Mary.
Illinois Herb Association Summer Fest Jun 12, 9am-3:30pm, Herbs from A-Z. ilherb.org. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 12, 10am-4pm, Bring your chalk for “Outside at the Museum.” Free hands-on, ongoing children’s games and activities. Indoor surprises if rain. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
Prairie Voices Jun 12, 6-7pm, Music and poetry of central Illinois compiled by Kevin Purcell, staring actors Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Piano music by Sonja Brady. Reservations, 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
New Salem - Realizing the Dream Jun 12-13, 9am-5pm, Demonstrations of the traditional trades, crafts and domestic skills of the 19th century. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Play Ball Exhibit Jun 12 -Jul 26, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Play Ball: The Art of America’s Favorite Pastime. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Lily Tomlin Jun 13, 7pm, America’s foremost comediennes, Tomlin brings more than a dozen of her famous characters to life. $64, $55, $40. 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS.
The Fleming Academy of Performing Arts Jun 14, 12pm, Bring your lunch and listen to the free concert. Prairie Heart Center for Living, at 619 E. Mason. 787-6556.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 15-16, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm Tue-Wed, Film “Backyard
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