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weights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
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. Downtown Springfield.
Play Ball Exhibit Jul 01-03, 05-10, 12-14, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through August 21, Play Ball: The Art of America’s Favorite Pastime. 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.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Dessert Reception Jul 10, 5:30-7:30pm, Features exhibit by Debbie Megginson and Jan Sorenson. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Stained Glass Exhibit Jul 01-14, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Artist Linda Udey’s work on display through July 15. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753- 0262.
Watercolor and Acrylic Exhibit Jul 01-03, 05-10, 12-14, 7am- 3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through July, Jan Sorenson’s work on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Film & Television
Avatar Screening and Discussion Jul 14, 6pm, Behind the colorful alien imagery lies a timeless story that serves as a clear-cut warning of the harsh repercussions of disrespecting nature. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6245.
Movie in the Park Jul 09, dusk, Free film, Planet 51. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Dreamland Park, 2300 Taylor Ave.
New Moon Party Jul 09, 3pm, Teens are invited to a New Moon Party with a fun costume contest and movie viewing. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243- 5435.
Children’s Corner
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.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 13-14, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, Film “Growing Up Wild: Penguins on Parade.” Free, recommended for children ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 5993.
Little Turtle Storytime Jul 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 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 Jul 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 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.
Normal Cornbelters Jul 09, 1pm, The Normal Cornbelters and “Corny” the mascot will be here to read some great books as the
