Civil War era soldiers. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.
Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour Jun 06, 12-7pm, Car cruise show in historic downtown Springfield. Downtown Springfield.
Illinois Products Farmers Market May 27, Jun 03, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785- 4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
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.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Jun 02, 09, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Local Flavors May 27, Jun 01, 03, 08, 24 Tuesday lunches and Thursday dinners, spanning from mid-May until early November, wherein local restaurants will create specialty menus highlighting Central Illinois’ products, with focus on what is both local and inseason in the area. Reservations encouraged. 528-1563. Various locations. For details search local flavors in the calendar at illinoistimes.com.
Miss Illinois Teen & 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.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 29, Jun 02, 05, 09, 8am- 12:30pm, May 19 - Oct 30 every Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area, live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Quilt Show Jun 01-06, 08-09, 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.
Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting & Bank Night May 27, 6pm, Open to everyone wanting to get more info or to form a team for Sangamon County Relay for Life June 19 at Illinois State Fairgrounds. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.
Vigil for Peace May 29, Jun 05, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally Jun 05, 9am , First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
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 at Old State Capitol. Friday and Saturday free and open to public conference activities at UIS. sppc2010.org. 206-6573. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
HISTORY
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday Ice Cream Social Jun 06, 1-3pm, Early 20th century celebration with refreshments. Entertainment in the garden. Free. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, (217) 782-6776.
Korean War POWs Jun 03, 7pm, “The War’s First Year.” Power Point presentation led by oral historian, Dr. Mark R. DePue. Book signing by Carl Greenwood of Springfield, author of Once Upon a Lifetime, a memoir of his experiences as a U.S. Marine. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St. 558-8934.
The Story Of Harness Racing By Currier & Ives May 27-28, 31, Jun 01-04, 07-09, 9am-5pm, The pristine collection of 35 framed original Currier & Ives lithographs includes studies of great trotting horses, mid-19th century scenes and comedic adventures that convey a picturesque part of Americana prior to the advent and development of photography. The exhibit is on loan from The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 558-8934.
HEALTH
HIV Anonymous Jun 01, 05, 6:30pm Tue, 2:30pm Sat, Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
STD Screening, HIV Testing, Support Group Jun 01-02, 08-09, 4-6pm, Second & fourth Tue receive STD screening/HIV testing. First & third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group for men and women HIV positive. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, free HIV testing. 528-5253. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
AUDITIONS
Mature Mob Auditions Jun 05-09, 10am-3pm, Singers, instrumentalists, backstage help needed for variety show, Oct. 28-31. 891- 5565 or [email protected]. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Capital City Biathlon May 29, 7:30am, Three-mile run followed by 15-mile bike ride. 726-5560. Lake Springfield Beach House, 101 Beach House Cr.
IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 30, 1pm, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue, 782-8886.
Illinois Walk for Children Jun 05, 10am-12:30pm, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois is planning a 1-mile walk for the the prevention of child abuse. Family Friendly Carnival. Special Guest Spiderman. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 522-1129.
LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 07-09, 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.
Prairie State Flag Football Classic Jun 05, 9am-5pm, First Annual 7-on-7 Prairie State Flag Football Tournament for 10 U boys. Looking for eight teams. Four game guarantee. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and Archer Elevator Rd, 2178018925.
Springfield Sliders Games Jun 05-06, 6:35pm Sat, 5:05pm Sun, Saturday home opener game, the Sliders take on Danville Dans. On Sunday, they take on Terre Haute Rex. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.
More events, more details at illinoistimes.com.
