Larry Kanfer, A Retrospective Jun 24-26, 29-30, Jul 01-03, 06-07, 10am-2pm Tue-Sat, Champaign photographer’s work including Prairiescapes, Cityscapes, International and Barns of Illinois. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
MacArthur Boulevard Artists Market Jun 26, 9am-3pm, Four Saturdays in June view the fine art of local artists. New artists and entertainment each week. MacArthur Boulevard Business Association sponsors. Town & Country Shopping Center, 2403 S. Macarthur Blvd, 217-787-2089.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jul 07, 5:30pm, Free one half hour professionally-guided tour highlighting downtown architectural facts and structures. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. 544- 1723.
Play Ball Exhibit Jun 24-26, 28-30, Jul 01-03, 05-07, 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.
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.
FILM & TELEVISION
Rochester Movies in the Park Jun 25, dusk, Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Art@Play Jun 26, 11am-3pm, Free family event to learn toy making. Make crafts, play games, see toy exhibit and watch artist demonstrations. For more info e-mail [email protected] or call 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 29-30, 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm, Film “Growing up Wild: Puppy Dog Tales.” Free, recommended for children ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 06-07, 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm, Film “The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space.” Free, recommended for children ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Breakfast with the Animals Jun 26, 8-10am, Listen to the sounds of the zoo awakening while enjoying a continental breakfast and make breakfast treats for animals. Registration and pre-payment required. $9-$6. 753- 6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Children’s Science Workshops Jun 24, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 0061.
Little Turtle Family Series Puppet Show Jun 26, 10am and 1:30pm, DePriest Puppets present a free show, Alladin and His Wonderful Lamp. Limited seating. 785-7960. Old State Capitol.
Little Turtle Storytime Jun 24-26, 29-30, Jul 01-03, 06-07, 11am, Tuesday through Saturday free Little Turtle Story Hour is specially designed for children. 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Little Turtle Stroller Tour Jun 24-26, 29-30, Jul 01-03, 06-07, 10:30am, Tuesday through Saturday Jun 15 - Aug 14 throughout historic downtown. Interpreters will present a free morning stroller tour for families with young children. 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Summer Reading Entertainment Jun 26, 10am, The Spoon Man visits the library to help keep you in the reading groove this summer. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-534.
NATURE
Central Illinois Daylily Society Show Jun 26, 1-4pm, Beautiful examples of daylilies will be on display in a juried competition. 753-6228. Washington Park.
Civic Garden Club Meeting Jul 05, 9:15am, Greg Stack, horticulture educator, Matteson Extension Center, speaks about newest annuals. [email protected]. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
Raptor Center Outing Jun 26, 8:45am, Photographer Chris Young leads this Sierra Club trip that includes a 1-2 hour tour at the Raptor Center located near Decatur. Kmart, Clear Lake Ave.
Rochester Women’s Club Garden Tour Jun 27, 12:30-4:30pm, Seven beautiful gardens in Rochester open with refreshments and two master gardeners on hand. $12 at the Rochester Village Community Room or reduced price call 836-0889. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr, Rochester.
Water Gardening Society Jun 24, 6:30-8:30pm, Learn about ponds, water gardens and aquatic plants and fish. Washington Park, 726- 8216.
ENVIRONMENT
Smart Growth Panel Discussion Jun 29, 7:15pm, Sustainable Springfield Inc. hosts free panel discussion on planning for smart growth with Dr. Deanna Glosser, Environmental Planning Solutions Inc; Ward 2 Alderman Gail Simpson; Norm Simms, Springfield Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission executive director; and Paul O’Shea FAIA, Springfield Planning and Design coordinator. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St. sustainablespringfield.org.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Education Reform in the iPad Era Jun 24, 11:30am-2pm, Michael Horn, author of “Disrupting Class,” and Susan Patrick, national online learning expert discuss education and technology during luncheon event complimentary and open to public. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 528-8800.
Emiquon Wetland Restoration Jun 24, 6pm, Dr. Michael Lemke, director of the UIS Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, discusses history, purpose, importance and challenges of the work being conducted at Emiquon. Free. 206- 6245. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza.
Human Trafficking Jun 29, 11am, Lisa Fedina, project coordinator of the Illinois Rescue and Restore Coalition, discusses basics of human trafficking and how you can get involved in local anti-trafficking efforts. 217-206-6245.
Springfield Vegetarian Association Jun 28, 6:30pm, Program is video: “The World According to Monsanto.” Free and open to public. 787-0014. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Jun 26, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption at Gizzy Lu too. Cats until 3 p.m. at Ace and until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. 544-7387. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
An Evening of Wine and Roses Jul 02, 6-10pm, Acoustic music by Michael Webb, Jenny Campbell and Josh Hutchison, wine tasting, door prizes, themed baskets and more for St. Jude. All ages, no admission fee, contributions voluntary. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 899-5676.
Backgammon Tournament Jun 30, Jul 07, 6pm, Every Wed, firsttime entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Calling Artists and Crafters Registration deadline September 1 for 1st Annual Fall Craft Festival to be held Oct. 9. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 341-5692.
Feline Adoption Jul 03, 11am-2pm, Cat and Kitten adoption. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St, 217-679-1593.
First Fridays Downtown Jul 02, 5-8pm, Features unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Jun 29, Jul 06, 6:30-7:30pm, Every Tuesday this summer, free and open to public colorful ceremony performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. A cappella group, Lincoln Troubadours, sing before ceremony at 7 p.m. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.
Honduras Vigil Jun 28, 12-1pm, Public is invited to join the vigil for Honduras, one year after the coup. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 793-5074.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 24, Jul 01, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Jun 30, Jul 07, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 26, 30, Jul 03, 07, 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 and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St. 544-1723.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jun 26, Jul 03, 9am-1pm, Jun 26 dog show/demonstrations; Jul 17 health screenings; Jul 24 Dixieland music and food; Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Vigil for Peace Jun 26, Jul 03, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
Virden Farmers Market Jun 25, Jul 02, 4-7pm, Every Friday through October, find produce, eggs, bakery items and more. Designer Landscapes, 1240 N. Springfield St, Virden.
Youth Night Jun 25, 6-9pm, Second and fourth Friday of each month open mic, table games and a variety of other fun stuff. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, (217) 306-2592.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Jun 24, Jul 01, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
1800s Hair Seminar Jun 27, 1-4pm, Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
A Fair to Remember Exhibit Jun 24-25, 28-30, Jul 01-02, 05-07, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Civil War Trolley Tour Jun 30, Jul 07, 2:30pm, Travel to and from Camp Butler National Cemetery and learn about the civil war from Tenth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Unit who serve as narrators. Sign up at Tinsley Dry Goods Store. $5. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Ghosts of the Library Jun 24-26, 28-30, Jul 01-03, 05-07, Temporary display of Civil War related items and historic maps. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Korean 60th Anniversary Observance Jun 27, 11am, Public invited to attend a ceremony to mark this special anniversary.
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